change FIAT CROMA 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

Should the warning light turn
on glowing steadily, reduce en-
gine perormance and contact
immediately Fiat Dealership.
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage and the buzzer will sound when the car
exceeds the speed limit set previously (see
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light turns on to-
gether with the message on the
display when turning the knurled ring of
the Cruise Control to ON.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial
turns on (together with the mes-
sage on the display) if the front brake pads
are worn; in this case have them changed
as soon as possible.LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
The warning light (if any) on the
dial comes on together with the
message on the display and the buzzer
when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum level. Restore proper oil level
(see “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
Turning the ignition key to ONthe warn-
ing light on the dial turns on but it should
go off after few seconds.
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REAR SIDE CHEST
PROTECTION AIR
BAGS (Rear Side Bags)
OFF (where provided)
Warning light
Àturns on when the rear
side chest protection air bags are turned
off (Rear Side Bags) (where provided).
With the air bags on, by turning the key
to the ONposition, the warning light
Àwill turn on with a stationary light for ap-
prox. 4 seconds, then flash for the next 4
seconds, after which it will turn off.
À
ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING
Message is displayed when the engine is
turned off at a speed higher than 10 km/h;
steering lock is disabled.
To restore the function, turn the ignition
key to ONand then to OFFagain with
the car stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES
(automatic transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES (manual transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
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IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and space-saver spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that the brake booster and the
power steering system are not operating
until the engine is started, a greater effort
will therefore be required to press the
brake pedal or to turn the steering wheel.
Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in compli-
ance with local regulations: hazard
warning lights, warning triangle etc.
Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-
coming traffic while the wheel is be-
ing changed on. If the wheel is being
changed on a steep or badly surfaced
road, place the wedges or other suit-
able material under the wheel to stop
the car.
WARNING
The space-saver spare wheel
is specific to your car, do not
use it on other models, or use the
spare wheel of other models on your
car. The space-saver spare wheel
shall only be used in an emergency.
It shall only be used for the distance
necessary to reach a service point and
the car speed shall not exceed 80
Km/h. The spare wheel has an orange
sticker that summarises the main cau-
tions for use and limitations. The
sticker should never be removed or
covered.
Never fit a wheel cap on a space-
saver spare wheel. The sticker gives
the following information in four lan-
guages: caution! For temporary use
only! 80 km/h max! Replace by nor-
mal wheel as soon as possible. Do not
cover this label.
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When driving with a space-
saver spare wheel fitted, the
driving performance of the car
changes. Avoid accelerating or brak-
ing sharply, abrupt turns or fast cor-
nerings. The life of the spare wheel
is approx. 3000 Km, after this dis-
tance it should be replaced with an-
other of the same type. Never at-
tempt to fit a conventional tyre on a
rim designed for use as a space-saver
spare wheel. Have the punctured
wheel repaired and refitted as soon
as possible. Two or more space-saver
spare wheels should never be used to-
gether. Do not grease the threads of
bolts before installing them: they
might slip out.
WARNING
The jack shall only be used
for changing wheels on the
car with which it is provided or on
cars of the same model.
It must not be used for other purpos-
es such as for instance raising cars of
other models. In no case should it be
used for repairs under the car. Incor-
rect positioning of the jack may cause
the jacked car to fall. Do not use the
jack for higher capacities than stated
on its label. Snow chains cannot be
fitted to the space-saver spare wheel.
So, if a front (drive) wheel is punc-
tured and chains are needed, a rear
wheel should be fitted to the front of
the car and the spare wheel should be
fitted to the rear. This way with two
normal drive wheels, snow chains can
be fitted to them to solve an emer-
gency.
WARNING
Fasten the wheel cap cor-
rectly to prevent the wheel
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflation valve. Nev-
er place tools between the rim and
tyre. Check and restore, if required,
the pressure of tyres and spare wheel
to the values given in section “Tech-
nical Specifications”.
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To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground should be flat and adequately
firm;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake;
❒Engage first gear or reverse (position
P with automatic transmission);
❒Use the special handle to lift the load
surface (where provided), as shown in
fig. 2;
❒Lift the luggage compartment panel
mat
❒Make the wire secured under the
loading surface (where provided), pass
through the proper slot secured to
the boot shelf mat and fasten both to
the hook on the upper roof, as shown
in fig. 3;
❒Loosen the fastener A-fig. 4; Please note:
❒the jack weight is 1,76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks
it must be replaced with a new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
fig. 2F0L0239mfig. 3F0L0240mfig. 4F0L0218m
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Note Before replacing the drilled wheel
(if in alloy) in the specific housing, remo-
ve the snap-in logo holder pressing on it
from the its internal side.
❒For vehicles with steel rims, remove
the pressure inserted wheel hub cap
D-fig. 6;
❒loosen the bolts of the wheel to be re-
placed by about one turn with the
wrench provided E-fig. 7; if the car
is fitted with alloy rims, shake the car
to facilitate removing this rim from the
wheel hub;❒take out the space-saver spare wheel
B-fig. 4to access the tool container
C-fig. 5;
❒take out the tool container C-fig. 5
and take it near to the wheel to be
changed;
❒remove the spacer set under the
space-saver spare wheel to house the
standard size wheel.
IMPORTANT: failing to observe this pre-
scription could cause boot floor breaking.
fig. 5F0L0219mfig. 7F0L0366mfig. 6
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❒make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the five fastening bolts;
❒turn the jack handle L-fig. 8to low-
er the car and remove the jack;
❒use the wrench provided to fasten the
bolts completely in a criss-cross fash-
ion as shown in fig. 9.❒operate the device F-fig. 8to extend
the jack until the top of the jack G-
fig. 8fits correctly into catch H-
fig. 8;
❒warn anybody nearby that the car is
about to be lifted. They must stay clear
and not touch the car until it is back
on the ground;
❒fit the handle L-fig. 8to operate the
jack and lift the car until the wheel to
be changed is several centimetres off
the ground;
fig. 8F0L0367mfig. 9F0L0188m
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CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-
lows:
❒disconnect connection B-fig. 20;
❒turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to
replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clock-
wise;
❒connect connection Bto the cylinder
and fit the transparent tube Ainto the
proper space.
WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing a bulb. For the loca-
tion of fuses, refer to the paragraph “If
a fuse blows” in this section;
❒Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled touching only the metal-
lic part. If the transparent bulb
is touched with the fingers, its
lighting intensity is reduced and life of
the bulb may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and al-
low to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
WARNING
fig. 20F0L0398m
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IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT UNITS fig. 22
The front light units contain the side/tail-
lights, dipped beam, main beam and di-
rection indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows:
ASidelights / main beam headlights;
BDipped beam headlights;
CDirection indicators.DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Gas-filled filament lamps
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover B-fig. 22;
❒release the bulb holder catch A-fig. 23;
❒disconnect the electric connector B;
❒remove the bulb Cand replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the tabs of the
metallic part coincide with the grooves
on the reflector, reconnect the electri-
cal connector Bthen hook the bulb
holder catch A;
❒refit the protective cover A-fig. 22
correctly.Gas-discharge lamps (Bi-Xenon)
(where provided)
Due to high voltage, the bulb
of (Bi-Xenon) gas-discharge
headlights must only be replaced by
experts: danger of death! Contact Fi-
at Dealership.
WARNING
fig. 22F0L0399mfig. 23F0L0402m
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SIDELIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover A-fig. 22;
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 24coun-
terclockwise and then withdraw it;
❒remove the bulb Band replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, refit the bulb holder
A-fig. 24 and then refit the protective
coverB-fig. 22correctly.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover A-fig. 22;
❒release the bulb holder catch A-fig. 25;
❒remove the bulb Cand replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the tabs of the
metallic part coincide with the grooves
on the reflector, reconnect the electri-
cal connector Bthen hook the bulb
holder catch A;
❒refit the protective cover B-fig. 22cor-
rectly.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the protective cover C-fig. 22
counterclockwise;
❒remove the bulb B-fig. 26and replace
it;
❒refit the protective cover Acorrectly.
fig. 24F0L0403mfig. 26F0L0405mfig. 25F0L0404m
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Side fig. 19
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒lever in the point shown by the arrow
to compress the catch and remove the
unit A;
❒turn the bulb holder Bcounterclock-
wise, remove the snap-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder Bin the trans-
parent cover, then position the unit
making sure the catch clicks into place.FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 28
(where provided)
Contact Fiat Dealership to have front fog
lights replaced.REAR LIGHT UNITS
Tailgate light unit
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒push down cover A-fig. 29and re-
move electric connectorB-fig. 30;
fig. 29F0L0083mfig. 27F0L0520mfig. 28F0L0534m
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