bonnet FIAT BARCHETTA 2003 1.G Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
You should read this chapter sitting comfortably in
your new Fiat barchetta. This way you can see the parts
described in the manual at a glance and immediately
check what you have just read for yourself.
In short, you will become more familiar with your
Fiat barchetta and its controls and other features. Lat-
er, when you start the engine and join the traffic you
will make a host of other pleasant discoveries.
DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................................... 8
SYMBOLIS ............................................................................. 9
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............................................... 11
ELECTRONIC ALARM ..................................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH ......................................................... 17
INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS .................................................. 18
SEAT BELTS ......................................................................... 21
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY ................ 24
PRETENSIONERS ............................................................... 27
INSTRUMENTS ................................................................... 28INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS .................... 30
HEATING AND VENTILATION ................................... 34
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................. 36
STEERING COLUMN STALKS ....................................... 38
CONTROLS ......................................................................... 40
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .................................................. 42
DOORS ................................................................................. 44
HOOD ................................................................................... 46
HARD TOP .......................................................................... 49
WIND STOP ........................................................................ 51
BONNET .............................................................................. 53
BOOT .................................................................................... 55
HEADLIGHTS ...................................................................... 55
ABS ......................................................................................... 56
AIRBAG ................................................................................. 58
EOBD SYSTEM .................................................................... 62
CELLULAR PHONE SETUP ............................................. 63
AT THE FILLING STATION ........................................... 64
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ......................... 66
For more detailed information, see “Index”.
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DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the instruments and warning and indicator lights may vary according to the version of the car.
1.Directional air vents -2.Outside lights command stalk - 3.Instrument, indicator and warning light panel - 4.Windscreen
washer and wiper stalk -5.Air vent for sending air to the windscreen - 6. Glove compartment -7.Hazard light switch -
8. Car radio - 9. Heating, ventilation and climate control system - 10.Horn - 11.Lever for locking the steering wheel in
place 12. Air bag for the driver - 13.Lever for opening the bonnet
fig. 1
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DUPLICATING KEYS
If you ask for extra keys, remember
that all the keys, both the new ones
and those you already possess, must
be stored in the memory (up to a
maximum of 7). Go directly to your
nearest Fiat Dealership, taking with
you the key with the burgundy grip, all
the other keys in your possession and
the CODE card.
The codes of any keys that are not
available when the new storage pro-
cedure is carried out will be deleted
from the memory to prevent any lost
or stolen keys being used to start the
car.OPERATION
The electronic alarm fitted to the Fi-
at Barchetta is controlled by the re-
ceiver fig. 6(Abutton, Bled) locat-
ed in the front ceiling light and is acti-
vated by the radio-frequency remote
control.
The alarm can be turned on only
when the ignition key has been turned
toSTOPor PARKand removed.
The electronic alarm control unit
contains a self-supplied siren which can
be deactivated.
To switch the electronic alarm
on: press button A-fig. 7briefly on
the remote control. You will hear a
beep and the direction indicators will
light up for approximately 3 seconds
(in the countries where this is al-
lowed). When the system is on, led A-
fig. 8on the central tunnel will flash.ELECTRONIC
ALARM
(where fitted)
The electronic alarm has the follow-
ing functions:
– remote central door locking/un-
locking;
– peripheral surveillance, detecting
any attempt to open the doors, the
bonnet or the boot;
– passenger compartment surveil-
lance.
The burgundy key, plus
all the other keys and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner
when the vehicle is sold.
fig. 6
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To switch the electronic alarm
off: press button A-fig. 7on the re-
mote control again. You will hear two
beeps and the direction indicators will
flash twice (in the countries where this
is allowed).
Deactivating the volumetric sur-
veillance function. This function can
be deactivated before turning the elec-
tronic alarm on: turn the ignition key
from STOPto MAR and then back
to STOPin rapid succession and re-
move the key.
Led A-fig 8on the central tunnel will
light up for approximately 2 seconds
to confirm deactivation.
The passenger compartment pro-
tection function is reactivated (before
turning on the electronic alarm) if the
ignition key is turned toMARfor at
least 30 seconds or when the alarm
is turned on again.ALARM SELF-TEST
When you turn the electronic alarm
on you will hear a beep. If this beep
is followed (after 1 second) by a sec-
ond beep, check whether the doors,
bonnet and boot are closed. Then turn
the electronic alarm on again. If the sit-
uation persists, contact aFiat Deal-
ership. To operate an ignition switch pow-
ered electronic device (e.g. electric
window lifter) when the passenger
compartment protection function is
off, turn the key to MAR, operate the
device and turn the key back to
STOPwithin 30 seconds. The pas-
senger compartment protection func-
tion will not be activated in this way.
To exclude the siren: press the re-
mote control button for more than 4
seconds while turning the electronic
alarm on, then release the button. Five
beeps will confirm that the alarm is on
and the siren off.
fig. 7
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fig. 8
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The car alarm absorbs
electricity. If you plan on
not using the car for
more than a month, you are ad-
vised to switch the system off
with the remote control and to
turn the emergency key to the
“OFF” position.
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WHEN THE ALARM
GOES OFF
When the car alarm is activated, the
electronic alarm will be set off if:
1)One of the doors, the bonnet or
the boot are opened.
2)The battery is disconnected or the
electronic alarm power supply cables
are cut.
3) When something enters the pas-
senger compartment.
4)The outside of the car is knocked.
5)The key is turned to MAR.
A siren sounds for approximately 26
seconds (for a maximum of 3 cycles
and 5-second pauses if the condition
persists) when the electronic alarm is
triggered. The direction indicators
flash (in countries where this is al-
lowed) for approximately 5 minutes.
Once the conditions cease, the sys-
tem will continue its normal surveil-
lance function.To stop the electronic alarm, press
the remote control button. If this does
not work, turn the alarm off by turn-
ing the emergency key toOFF(see
next paragraph “How to turn the
alarm”).
HOW TO TURN
THE ALARM OFF fig. 10
Use the emergency key (two copies
are provided) to deactivate the elec-
tronic alarm when the remote control
batteries are flat or if there is a fault in
the system. Lift the bonnet and find
the control unit and siren (located in
front of the battery). Lift the rubber
protection cap A, insert the key and
turn anticlockwise (OFFposition).
The system is thus deactivated.“This key switch is not applicable for
the U.K. market”.
Do not leave the emergency key in
the switch. The keyhole must be cov-
ered with its rubber cap to prevent
dust and humidity from getting in.
fig. 10
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HOW TO KNOW IF
THE ALARM HAS GONE OFF
If the car alarm was triggered while
you were away, led A-fig. 8on the
central tunnel will flash to identify the
reason for it:
Light on: remote control battery
flat.
1 flash: right door.
2 flashes: left door.
5 flashes: passenger compartment
sensors (movement inside the pas-
senger compartment).6 flashes: bonnet.
7 flashes: boot.
8 flashes: ignition tampered with.
9 flashes: alarm power supply cables
cut.
10 flashes: at least three different
causes.
The led will go out when the ignition
key is turned toMARor after 2 min-
utes.IGNITION SWITCH
The key can turn through four dif-
ferent positions fig. 11:
– STOP: engine off, key can be re-
moved and the steering column is
locked. Some of the electrical devices
(e.g. the radio) can be used.
– MAR: drive position. All electri-
cal devices can be used.
– AVV: starting the engine.
– PARK: engine off, parking lights
on, key can be removed and the steer-
ing column is locked. Press button A
to turn the key to the PARKposition.
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BONNET
To open the bonnet:
1) Pull lever A-fig. 72in the direc-
tion of the arrow.Before lifting the bonnet,
check the windscreen wiper
arms are not lifted from the wind-
screen.
WARNING
2)Press leverA-fig. 73.
3)Lift the bonnet gripping it in the
centre of itsfront edge and, at the
same time, release support rod A-
fig. 74from its clip.
4) Place the tip of the support rod in
recess Bof the bonnet.
fig. 73
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fig. 72
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Check the fasteners after
the first 500 km. Repeat the
check regularly.
WARNING
We recommend removing
the wind stop if you plan on
using the car with the hood closed
for a long time. Store the removed
wind stop in the boot.
WARNING
Perform the operation on-
ly when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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Important. The bonnet
might fall violently if the
support rod is not positioned prop-
erly.
WARNINGTo close the bonnet:
1) Hold the bonnet up with one hand
and, with the other, remove rod A-
fig. 71from recess Band replace it in
its clip.
2)Lower the bonnet until it is about
20 cm (8 ins) above the engine com-
partment.
3)Let it fall: the bonnet locks auto-
matically.
Always make sure the bon-
net is closed properly so it
will not open while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING
fig. 74
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If repairs need to be carried
out inside the engine com-
partment when this is still hot, be
careful not to burn yourself and
keep away from the electric fan as
this may cut in at any time, even if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch. Wait until the engine has
cooled.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and other
loose articles of clothing
could easily get caught up in mov-
ing parts. This can be extremely
dangerous.
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ENGINE OIL fig. 2
Check the oil level a few minutes (ap-
prox. 5) after the engine has stopped
with the vehicle parked on level
ground.
The oil level must be between the
MINand MAXmarks on the dipstick.
The space between MINand MAX
corresponds approximately to half a
litre of oil.If the oil level is near or even below
theMIN mark, pour in oil through the
filler hole until it reaches the MAX
mark.
The oil level must never exceed the
MAXmark.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
When the vehicle is new, the engine
has to be run in; engine oil consump-
tion can only be considered stable af-
ter travelling 5,000 to 6,000 km.
IMPORTANTOil consumption
depends on driving style and the con-
ditions the car is driven in.
fig. 2
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If the engine is hot, be very
careful when you put your
hands under the bonnet as you risk
burning yourself. Remember that
while the engine is hot, the electric
fan can start up and cause injury.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.
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USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
When you park the car, ensure the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly. The courtesy light must be
off.
Do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard lights etc.) switched on for a
long time when the engine is not run-
ning.
IMPORTANT A battery which is
kept at a charge of less than 50% for
any length of time will be damaged by
sulphation leading to a reduction in
cranking power and a higher risk of
the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10°C).
If the car is inactive for a long peri-
od of time, refer to “Storing the car”
in the “Driving your car” chapter.If, after purchasing your car you
would like to add electrical accessories
that require a permanent power sup-
ply (alarm systems, hands-free phone,
radio navigator with satellite anti-theft
system, etc.), visit a Fiat Dealership.
The staff of experts, besides suggest-
ing the most suitable accessories in the
Lineaccessori range, will also check
whether the car electrical system can
support the required load or if a larg-
er size battery needs to be installed.
These devices will, in fact, run off the
battery even when the key is not in-
serted (car parked) and can deploy the
battery.
Incorrect fitting of elec-
trical and electronic ac-
cessories can seriously
damage the car.Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have the
battery changed at a Fiat Dealer-
ship. It is properly equipped for
disposing of used batteries in an
environmentally-friendly way that
complies with the law.
Do not attempt to recharge
a frozen battery. Thaw it
first otherwise it could explode. If
the battery froze, make sure the in-
ternal elements are not broken
(short-circuit risk) and that the cas-
ing is not cracked (risk of spilling
the poisonous and corrosive fluid).
WARNING