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When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNINGABS SYSTEM
The car is fitted with ABS braking system,
which prevents the wheels from locking
when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when emer-
gency braking under difficult road condi-
tions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking Force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef-
ficiency of the braking system, it is neces-
sary a setting period of about 500 km: dur-
ing this period, it is better to avoid sharp,
repeated and prolonged brakes.ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
come into action because the brake ped-
al pulsates slightly and the system gets
noisier: it means that the car speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
If the ABS system cuts in it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween the tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
WARNING
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of sensor failures, when en-
gaging the reverse gear the driver is
warned by the turning on of warning light
èon the instrument panel or by symbol
t, together with the message on the dis-
play (see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
GENERAL WARNINGS
When parking, take the utmost care to
obstacles set above or under the sensors.
Objects set close to the car front or rear
part, under certain circumstances are not
detected and could therefore cause dam-
ages to the car.
Parking sensors regular operation could
be affected by the following conditions:
❒Indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposited
on the sensors or by multiple painting.
❒Sensors detect non-existing objects,
“echo disturbances” due to: car washing,
rain (with very strong wind), hail, etc.
❒Indications sent by the sensors can al-
so be altered by ultrasound systems
(e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or pneu-
matic hammers) set nearby the car.
❒Parking sensors performance can also
be affected by sensor position; for ex-
ample changes to the car set-up due to
shock-absorber wear, suspensions,
changing tyres, loading the car too
much, implementing special tuning to
lower the car.
❒Presence of obstacles at the upper side
of the car not be detected since the sys-
tem detects obstacles that could knock
into the lower side of the car. SENSOR DETECTION RANGE
Sensors enable the system to monitor the
front part (versions with 8 sensors) and
the rear part of the car.
Actually their position covers the central
and side areas of the front and rear part
of the car.
An obstacle positioned at central area is
detected at a distance less than 0.9 m
(front) and 1.40 m (rear).
An obstacle positioned at side area is de-
tected at a distance less than 0.6 m.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated
automatically when the trailer electric ca-
ble plug is fitted into the car tow hook
socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing
the trailer cable plug.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the
tow-hook fitted without a trailer attached,
contact your Fiat Dealership to update the
system because the tow-hook will be de-
tected as an obstacle by the central sen-
sors.
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When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is nor-
mal. The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked or
if the car brakes sharply, in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat
belts with three anchor points and reel for
side and central seats.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the chest
straight and rested against the seat back.
To fasten seat belts, take the tongue
A-fig. 1and insert it into the buckle B,
until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wear-
ing it, allowing freedom of movement.
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
WARNING
Rear seat belts shall be worn as shown in
fig. 2.
fig. 1F0Q0696mfig. 2F0Q0267m
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Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, luggage compartment lights, passenger
compartment lights, glove compartment lights, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper system and
adjust sprays if necessary
Check position/wear of front/rear windscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
Visually check that the following are in good condition
and intact: body exterior, under body protection,
pipe rigid and flexible sections (exhaust-fuel system-brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet, engine and boot,
clean and lubricate linkages
Check and top-up fluids (hydraulic brakes/clutch,
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check and adjust handbrake lever travel
Check visually conditions of auxiliary drive belt/s
Visually check conditions of toothed timing belt
(1.4 16V, 1.4 T-JET,1.9 Multijet 8V versions)
Check tension and adjust auxiliary drive belt
(except for engines with automatic tensioners)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8V version)
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MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Sele-
nia, products, designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
– see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................... 214
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 216
ENGINE .................................................................................... 217
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................................ 218
TRANSMISSION .................................................................... 218
BRAKES ..................................................................................... 219
SUSPENSIONS......................................................................... 219
STEERING ................................................................................. 219
WHEELS .................................................................................... 220
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................... 224
PERFORMANCE ..................................................................... 225
WEIGHTS ................................................................................. 226
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 227
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................... 228
FUEL CONSUMPTION ........................................................ 230
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................... 231
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION .................................. 232
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SUSPENSIONS
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Front
RearMcPherson independent wheels
Interconnected wheels with twisting axle
BRAKES
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
STEERING
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Type
Minimum steering cycle mDisc, self-ventilating
Disc
Controlled by hand lever, it works on the rear brakes
Rack and pinion with electric power steering
10.4 (11.0 with 18” alloy wheel option)
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510
1000
860
1785
1300
500
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1.4 16V1.9 Multijet 8V1.9 Multijet 16V
1205
510
1000
860
1715
1000
500
80
601320
510
1060
860
1830
1300
500
80
601360
510
1060
860
1870
1300
500
80
60
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Kerb weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank
at 90% and with no optional)
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof (***):
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they com-
ply with these limits.
(***) Lineaccessori Fiat roof rack, max capacity: 50 kg.
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Car maintenance ............................ 191
– scheduled servicing ........................ 192
– service schedule ............................ 193
– heavy duty ....................................... 195
– routine maintenance .................... 195
Carrying children safely ..................... 112
Ceiling lights ......................................... 63
Central door locking system ............ 75
Checking fluid levels ............................ 196
Child locks ............................................ 75
Cigar lighter .......................................... 69
CO
2 emissions ..................................... 231
Code Card ............................................ 10
Containing running costs ................... 135
Controls ................................................ 65
Correct use of the car................. 129
Courtesy mirror light
(bulb replacement) ........................... 177
Cruise Control ................................... 61
Current outlet ..................................... 69
Dashboard ........................................... 5
Dashboard and controls .............. 4
Daylight sensor .................................... 56Diesel particulate filter (DPF) .......... 104
Dimensions ........................................... 224
Dipped beam headlights .................... 55
Direction indicators
– activation ......................................... 55
– bulbs replacement ................ 171-172
Doors
– child lock .......................................... 75
– rear doors emergency
lock device ...................................... 76
DPF (diesel particulate filter) ........... 104
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ................ 94
Engine codes/Bodywork versions .. 216
Engine compartment (washing) ....... 210
Engine starting .............................. 130-156
EOBD system ....................................... 91
ESP system ............................................ 88
Exterior lights (replacement) ........... 170
External lights ....................................... 55
Fiat CODE system ............................. 8
Fix&Go automatic ............................... 163
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 228
ABS ........................................................ 86
Air bag
– front ................................................. 120
– side ................................................... 123
Air cleaner/Pollen filter ...................... 201
Alarm ...................................................... 16
Ashtray ................................................... 69
ASR system ........................................... 89
At the filling station ............................ 102
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 49
Battery ................................................... 79
– jump starting .................................. 156
– recharge .......................................... 188
– replacement .................................... 202
Bodywork .............................................. 208
– bodywork versions ....................... 216
Bonnet ..................................................... 83
Boot ........................................................ 79
Brake Assist ........................................... 87
Brakes ..................................................... 219
Capacities ............................................. 227
Car inactivity.......................................... 140
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