heating 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
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PRETENSIONERS
To render the protective action of
the seat belts even more effective, Fi-
at barchetta is fitted with pretension-
ers. These devices “feel” that a violent
collision is in progress via a sensor, and
pull back a few inches of webbing. In
this way the pretensioner ensures that
the belt is adhering perfectly to the
body before the belt begins to hold
back the wearer. When the preten-
sioner has been triggered the retrac-
tor will lock. The seat belt cannot be
drawn back up even when guiding it
manually.
When the pretensioner is triggered
as small amount of smoke will be pro-
duced. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate the principle of fire.The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification of its original state inval-
idates its efficiency. If, as the result of
exceptional natural occurrences
(floods, sea storms etc.), the device is
soaked through with water and mud,
it must be replaced.
The pretensioner will give maximum
protection when the seat belt adheres
snugly to the wearer’s chest and hips.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the de-
vice. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. The de-
vice will last for 10 years from the
date of production given on the ad-
hesive label: the pretensioner must
be replaced when this date is
reached.
WARNING
Pretensioners do not re-
quire lubrication or main-
tenance. Under no circumstances
should the components of the pre-
tensioner be tampered with as this
could affect the correct operation
of these devices. If any interven-
tions are necessary, contact your Fi-
at Dealership.
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A- Directional side vents.
B- Windscreen defroster/ demister.
C- Directional centre vents
D- Side vents sending air towards
the feet of the passengers.
HEATING AND VENTILATION
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DIRECTIONAL
AND ADJUSTABLE AIR
VENTS fig. 32
Adjust the directional flaps Ato reg-
ulate the air flow.
The vents can be rotated to the re-
quired position.
CONTROLS fig. 33
A - Knob to regulate the air tem-
perature (mixture of hot/cold air).
B- Knob for operating the fan.
C- Slider for setting the air recircu-
lation function. This prevents air from
being taken in from outside.
D- Knob for air distribution.HEATING
1)Knob to regulate the air temper-
ature: pointer in the red sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed
required.
3)Air distribution knob: pointer set
at
≤to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time
≥to warm the inside of the car gen-
erally
µto warm the feet and keep the
face cool (“bi-level” function)FAST DEMISTING
AND/OR DEFROSTING
Windscreen and front side
windows
1)Knob to regulate the air temper-
ature: pointer in the red sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed
required.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer set
at -.
4) Side air vents completely open and
aligning the white triangle on the ad-
justable part with the mark on the
fixed part of the vents.
5) Air recirculation slider: set at
U.
When the windscreen and windows
have been demisted adjust the con-
trols to keep the windows as clear as
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C- Fan knob.
D- Switch for turning the air recir-
culation option on, preventing air from
being taken in from the outside. The
recirculation function is on when the
light on the switch is on.
IMPORTANTIf you turn the air
recirculation on when the outside
temperature is particularly high, the air
will cool more quickly.This function
is particularly useful when the outside
air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,
tunnel etc.). You are advised against
using this facility for long periods, how-
ever.
E- Air distribution knob.CLIMATE CONTROL
(COOLING)
1) Air temperature control knob:
pointer in the blue sector.
2)Fan control knob: pointer set at
the speed required.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer set
at ¥.
4)Manual climate control system:
press switches √and T.
If you wish to moderate the cooling
effect: release switch T, increase
the temperature and reduce the speed
of the fan.
Do not switch on the manual climate
control system for heating and venti-
lation but use the ordinary heating and
ventilation system (see the previous
chapter).IMPORTANTThe manual climate
control system is very useful for
speeding up demisting because it dries
the air. Simply adjust the controls for
the demisting function and turn on the
manual climate control system by
pressing switch √.
IMPORTANTDo not use the air
recirculation function when the
weather is wet/cold as this will make
the inside of the windows mist up con-
siderably.
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Electric devices
Use the electrical devices for the
necessary time only. The heated rear
window, supplementary lights, wind-
screen wipers, heating system blow-
er require large amounts of energy
and, increasing the request for pow-
er also increase fuel consumption (up
to +25% when driving in towns).
Air conditioner
The air conditioner is an additional
load which greatly affects the engine
leading to higher consumption (on av-
erage up to +20%). When the tem-
perature outside the vehicle permits
it, use the air vents.
Spoilers
The use of aerodynamic optional
extras which are not certified for
specific use on the vehicle may
reduce the aerodynamic penetration
of the car and increase consumption.STYLE OF DRIVING
Starting
Do not warm the engine when the
vehicle is stationary or at high or low
revs: in this way the engine will warm
up gradually increasing consumption
and emissions. You should drive off
slowly straight away avoiding high revs,
so that the engine will warm up more
quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving the engine when
stopped at traffic lights or before
switching off the engine and avoid dou-
bling the clutch as these actions have
no purpose on modern cars and only
increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the traffic and road con-
ditions allow it, shift to a higher gear.
Using a lower gear to liven up accel-
eration greatly increases consumption.
In the same way, improper use of the
higher gears will increase consump-
tion, emissions and wear and tear on
the engine.Top speeds
Fuel consumption increases consid-
erably as speed increases. For exam-
ple, when accelerating from 90 to 120
kph, fuel consumption increases by
about +30%. Your speed should be
kept as even as possible and superflu-
ous braking and acceleration avoided
as this increases both consumption
and emissions. A “soft” way of driving
should be adopted by attempting to
anticipate manoeuvres to avoid immi-
nent danger and to maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front in or-
der to avoid braking sharply.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the
revs will greatly affect consumption
and emissions: acceleration should be
gradual and should not exceed the
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Engine coolant level................... 119
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................... 29
Engine oil
– checking the level ............... 118
– engine oil consumption ..... 118
– specifications........................ 145
EOBD system ............................ 62
Evaporation system ................... 66
Fiat CODE system .................. 11
First aid kit .................................. 110
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ............... 94
– controls................................. 41
Fuel
– consumption ........................ 147
– fuel cut-off switch ............... 41
– level gauge ............................ 29
– filler cap ................................ 65
Full-beam headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 94
– flashing................................... 39
– controls................................. 38
Fuses ............................................. 98
Gearbox
– using the gearbox ............... 71
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Glove compartment light ......... 98
Glove compartment .................. 42
Handbrake......................... 70-139
Hard top .............................. 49-155
Hazard lights ............................... 40
Head restraints........................... 19
Headlights
– beam slant ............................ 55
– front fog light slant ............. 55
Heating and ventilation............. 34
Hood .................................... 46-133
Identification data .................... 136
If an accident occurs ................. 109
In an emergency.................. 83
Instrument panel ........................ 8
Instruments ................................ 28
Jack ............................................. 88
Jacking the car ............................ 106
Keys ........................................... 11
Kilometre counter..................... 28
Lambda sensor ......................... 66
Lubricants .................................... 145
Mileometer ............................. 28
Number plate lights................ 97
Oddment compartment ........ 42
Paintwork ................................. 137
Parking lights (PARK)................ 17
Parking .......................................... 70
Performance................................ 140
Plates
– identification data ............... 136
– paint identification .............. 137
Pollen filter ................................. 123
Power steering fluid level ........ 120
Pretensioners.............................. 27
Radio transmitters .............. 82
Radio-frequency remote
controls ................................ 15