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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IIN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING
SYSTEM - T.P.M.S.
(where provided)
The car can be equipped with the T.P.M.S.
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). This
system consists of a radio-frequency sen-
sor, installed on each wheel (on the rim
inside the tyre) that sends pressure infor-
mation to the control unit.IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT
THE T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
Failure indications will not be stored and
therefore will not be displayed when turn-
ing the engine off and on again. If failure
persists, the control unit will send warn-
ing indications to the instrument panel on-
ly after a few seconds when the car is
moving.
IMPORTANT Strong radio- frequency
noises could inhibit regular operation of
the T.P.M.S. system. This condition is in-
dicated by a dedicated message on the dis-
play that will disappear automatically as
soon as radio-frequency noises will stop
to disturb the system.
Pay the utmost attention
when checking or inflating
tyres. Excessive pressure impairs road
holding, increases suspension and
wheel stress and causes abnormal
tyre wear.
WARNING
Tyre pressure should be
checked with tyres rested
and cold. Should it become necessary
for whatever reason to check pressure
with hot tyres, do not reduce pressure
although it is higher than the pre-
scribed value but repeat the check
when tyres are cold.
WARNING
The T.P.M.S. system helps
the driver to monitor tyre
pressure since the driver is the always
responsible for proper inflation pres-
sure of tyres and spare wheel (see
paragraph “Wheels” in section “Car
Maintenance”).
WARNING
T.P.M.S. system cannot indi-
cate sudden tyre pressure
drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this event,
brake the car cautiously and avoid
sudden steering.
WARNING
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 14:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts etc. Be careful not
to hit the kerb, potholes or other ob-
stacles hard. Driving for long stretch-
es over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of
these occur, have the car seen to at a
Fiat Dealership;
fig. 14F0M0160m
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
spare wheel;
❒ in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ if a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 210
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS............... 212
ENGINE .................................................................................. 213
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 215
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 215
BRAKES................................................................................... 216
SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 216
STEERING............................................................................... 216
WHEELS.................................................................................. 217
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 223
PERFORMANCE................................................................... 221
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 222
CAPACITIES .......................................................................... 223
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............................................. 225
FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 226
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 229
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DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSIONS
1.2 1.4 - 1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
Front
Rear twisting axle with interconnected wheels
BRAKES
1.2 1.4 - 1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET1.3 Multijet 1.6 Multijet
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.
independent, Mc Pherson
type with anti-roll bar
rack and pinion with electric power steeringcontrolled by hand lever, it works on rear brakesdrum or disc (where provided) disc (self-ventilating for versions where provided)
STEERING
1.2 1.4 1.4 16V1.3 Multijet 1.3 Multijet 1.6 Multijet1.4 T-JET 75HP 90HP 120HP
Type
Minimum steering
cycle m 10,9Mc Pherson independent wheels
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Seats
– regulation ....................................... 36
– cleaning ........................................... 208
– roll over (rear seats)..................... 84
Side lights
– control ............................................ 58
– front bulb replacement................. 168
– rear bulb replacement.................. 170
Smart washing ..................................... 61
Snow chains ......................................... 137
Spark plugs
– type ................................................. 213
Speedometer (speed gauge).............. 15
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................................ 155
– emergency start-up ...................... 154
– ignition switch ............................... 13
– jump starting .................................. 154
– procedure for diesel versions .... 129
– procedure for
petrol engines ...................................... 128
– stopping the engine....................... 130– warming up the engine ................ 130
Steering.................................................. 216
Steering lock ........................................ 12
Steering wheel adjustment ............... 39
Sun roof................................................. 75
Sun visors ............................................. 74
Supplementary heater......................... 57
Suspensions .......................................... 216
Symbols ................................................. 7
Tailgate ................................................ 83
Technical data ..................................... 209
Third brake light ................................. 172
Top speeds ........................................... 222
Towing the car .................................... 185
Towing trailers
– tow hook installation ................... 134
TPMS system........................................ 97
Transmission ........................................ 215
Trip computer ..................................... 34
Tyre pressure ...................................... 222
Tyres
– replacement ................................... 155 Rear screen wiper
– control ............................................ 62
– fluid level ........................................ 200
Rear window wiper
– brushes............................................ 204
– control ............................................ 60
– sprays .............................................. 205
Rearview mirrors
– exterior .......................................... 40
– interior ........................................... 39
Refuelling the car................................. 105
Rev counter.......................................... 15
Reversing light ..................................... 171
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 87
Rubber hoses ....................................... 204
Safety devices ..................................... 109
Seat adjustment ................................... 36
Seat belts
– application ...................................... 110
– general warnings ........................... 113
– load limiters ................................... 112
– maintenance .................................. 115
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