bonnet FIAT CROMA 2006 2.G User Guide

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an auto-
matic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened. Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the car is left inactive for
long periods at cold, remove
the battery and store it in a warm
place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
WARNING
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% (optical indica-
tor with dark colour without green area
in the middle) for any length of time will
be damaged by sulphation leading to a re-
duction in cranking power.
Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at -10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
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MAINTENANCE
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesteth-
ic purpose, but also protects the under-
lying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you
are advised to have the necessary touch-
ing up carried out immediately to avoid
the formation of rust. Use only original
paint products for touching up (see “Body-
work paint identification plate” in section
“Technical specification”).
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the con-
ditions and environment of use. For ex-
ample, in highly polluted areas, or if the
roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise to
wash the car more frequently.To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-
net and around the headlights where wa-
ter may stagnate. The car should not be
taken to a closed area immediately, but left
in the open so that residual water can
evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
❒Spraying the underbody, engine com-
partment, wheelhouse internal parts
and other parts with highly protective
wax products;
❒Spraying of plastic parts, with a pro-
tective function, in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner fender parts,
edges, etc.;
❒Use of “open” boxed sections to pre-
vent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original el-
ement of the structure or body. For the
general terms of this warranty, refer to
the Fiat Warranty booklet.
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ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder
block and includes the model and the
chassis number.
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 3
The plate is applied inside the bonnet and
it bears the following data:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS MARKING fig. 2
It is printed on the passenger compart-
ment floor, near the right-hand front seat.
It can be reached by lifting the special flap
in the carpeting and includes the following
data:
❒car model;
❒chassis number.
fig. 2F0L0204mfig. 3F0L0161m
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LIGHTS AND
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
– emergency opening........................ 77
– extension ......................................... 77
– luggage compartment cover ........ 79
– opening and closing ...................... 76
Boot light ............................................... 168
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)................................ 87
Brake fluid level..................................... 196
Brakes
– fluid level ......................................... 196
– technical data ................................. 214
Bulb (replacement)
– bulb types ........................................ 158
– general instructions ....................... 157
Capacity ................................................. 224
Car inactivity.......................................... 136
Car maintenance
– heavy-duty ........................................ 187
– routine maintenance...................... 187
– scheduled service .......................... 184
– Service Schedule ........................... 185
Carrying children safely ..................... 104
Ceiling lights
– central light ...................................... 62
– courtesy light................................... 62
– front................................................... 62
– rear .................................................... 62
Chassis (marking) ................................ 209
Checking fluid levels ............................ 188
Child lock ............................................... 73
Child restraint systems
(specifications for use)...................... 107Cigar lighter .......................................... 68
CO
2exhaust emissions ..................... 229
Code card............................................... 8
Coins tray .............................................. 68
Consumption
– engine oil .......................................... 194
– fuel ..................................................... 228
Containing running costs .................... 130
Control buttons .................................. 20
Correct use of the car ........................ 119
Courtesy mirror light ......................... 167
Cruise Control .................................... 60
Current outlet....................................... 69
Dashboard and controls.................... 4-5
– Dashboard (left hand drive) ....... 5
– Dashboard (right hand drive) .... 235
Dead lock device .................................. 14
– activation/deactivation .................. 15
Diesel filter
– draining condense water .............. 197
Dimensions ........................................... 220
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control ............................................. 54
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 55
– front bulb replacement ................. 161
– rear bulb replacement .................. 164
– side bulb replacement ................... 163
Doors ..................................................... 73
ABS ........................................................ 86
Accessories purchased by the user 93
Additional heater .................................. 53
Air bags (front)...................................... 110
Air bags (side)........................................ 114
Air cleaner.............................................. 197
Air vents ................................................ 40
Alarm ....................................................... 12
Anchoring the load .............................. 81
Anti-raising sensor .............................. 13
Armrest
– front................................................... 66
– rear .................................................... 67
Ashtray
– front/rear ........................................ 69
ASR ......................................................... 89
– activation/deactivation ................. 89
Automatic climate control ................. 44
Automatic headlight sensor
(daylight sensor) ................................. 56
Battery
– checking the charge ...................... 198
– jump starting .................................. 150
– recharging......................................... 180
– replacing .......................................... 198
Bodywork
– maintenance ................................... 203
– version codes ................................. 210
Bonnet .................................................... 82
Boot ......................................................... 76
– anchoring the load ........................ 81
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