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FAILURE INDICATIONS
See the “Warning lights and messages”
chapter.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The system is deactivated automatically
when the trailer electric cable plug is fit-
ted into the car tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically enabled
again when the trailer cable plug is re-
moved.It is vital that the sensors are
always clean in order for the
system to work properly.
Take great care when clean-
ing the sensors not to scratch or dam-
age them; avoid using dry, rough or
hard cloths. Clean the sensors with
clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing sta-
tions, clean the sensors quickly, keep-
ing the steam jet/high pressure wash-
ing nozzles at least 10 cm away from
the sensors.
The ultimate responsibility
when parking and carrying
out other dangerous manoeuvres still
rests with the driver. Always make
sure that there are no people, ani-
mals or objects in the way when car-
rying out these manoeuvres. Parking
sensors are designed to assist drivers:
in all cases, you must always pay the
utmost attention during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even when
these are carried out a low speed.
WARNING
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care
to obstacles that may be set above or
under the sensors.
❒Objects set close to the car, under
certain circumstances are not detect-
ed and could therefore cause damages
to the car or be damaged.
❒indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposit-
ed on the sensors or by ultrasound
systems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes
or pneumatic hammers) set nearby the
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FASTENING THE TOW RING
Proceed as follows:
❒take the tow hook Bfrom the sup-
port;
❒tighten the ring on the rear fig. 48 or
front threaded pin fig. 49.
fig. 48F0H0204mfig. 49F0H0205m
Before towing, turn the key
to MAR and then to STOP
without extracting it. The steering co-
lumn will automatically lock when
the key is removed and the wheels
cannot be steered.
WARNING
The power brakes and
power steering will not work
while the car is being towed. More
effort on the brake pedal and steering
wheel will therefore be required. Do
not use flexible cables when towing
and avoid jerky movements. Make su-
re not to damage parts in contact
with the car while towing. Respect
the specific rules of the Highway Co-
de when towing the car specifically in
relation to the towing device and the
behaviour to maintain on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine whi-
le towing the car.
WARNING

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Check tyre condition/wear and, if necessary,
adjust pressure
Check lighting system operation
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot, passenger
compartment, oddment compartments, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
Check conditions and wear of front disk brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear drum brake linings
and wear
Check condition and wear of rear brake discs
(where provided)
Visually inspect the condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, flexible and stiff piping (exhaust, fuel
feed, brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Check tension and conditions of various accessory drive belts
except for engines with automatic take-up devices)
Inspect conditions of various drive belts
Check and adjust tappets
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Check handbrake stroke adjustment
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness (Multijet engines).
Check emissions in exhaust (petrol versions)
Replace fuel filter (Multijet versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (diesel versions) (❏❒)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Replace timing belt and (1.6 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace auxiliary drive belt
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Replace engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF) (▲)
Change brake fluid (or every two years)
Replace pollen filter (or once a year).
(*) Or every 4 years if the vehicle is used in one of the following particularly demanding conditions:
- prolonged use in cold/hot climates,
- city use with long standing with engine idling,
- use on particular dusty roads or roads sprinkled with sand and/or salt.
Or every five years regardless of mileage and conditions of use of the car.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and messages” chap-
ter) or however every 2 years.
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❏) Every 30,000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions.
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YEARLY INSPECTION
PLAN
The following yearly inspection plan is re-
commended for cars clocking less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approximately
15.000 km):
❒check tyre conditions/wear and pres-
sure (included spare wheel)
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard li-
ghts, boot, passenger compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
❒check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, flexible and stiff piping
(exhaust, fuel feed, brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion
❒check battery charge;
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check and top up liquids if required
(engine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.)
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒change pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and, if necessary,
top up: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 182
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............. 184
ENGINE ................................................................................. 185
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 187
TRANSMISSION UNIT ...................................................... 187
BRAKES .................................................................................. 188
SUSPENSIONS ..................................................................... 188
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 188
WHEELS ................................................................................. 189
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................... 193
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 193
WEIGHTS .............................................................................. 194
CAPACITIES ......................................................................... 195
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................ 196
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................................................... 198
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 199
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SUSPENSIONS
Front
Rear
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
McPherson independent wheels
Semi-independent wheels interconnected by means of torque axle
STEERING SYSTEM
Type
Steering circle
(kerb to kerb) m
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
Rack and pinion with electric power steering
10,0
BRAKES
Service brakes:– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are
applied.
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊)- 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet 70CV
Self-ventilating discs (257 mm x 22 mm)
Drum (203 mm x 38 mm)
Operated by hand lever, acting on
rear brakes1.3 Multijet 90 CV - 1.3 Multijet 95 CV
1.6 Multijet
Self-ventilating discs (284 mm x 22 mm)
1.3 Multijet 90 CV - 1.3 Multijet 95 CV: drum
(228 mm x 40 mm)
1.6 Multijet: disc (240 mm x 11 mm)
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WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (with all liquids, fuel tank filled to 90 % and without optional equipment):
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum permissible 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 (sun roof, tow hook, etc.) the unladen weight increases and consequently the payload will
decrease in relation to the maximum permitted loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/on load carrying platform within
the maximum permitted loads
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only1.2
16V
1155
500
940
805
1655
1000
400
75
601.4
8V(◊) - 1.416V
1155
500
940
805
1655
1000
400
75
601.3 Multijet
1200
500
940
805
1700
1000
400
75
601.6 Multijet
1275
500
1000
805
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Use
Motion transmission
lubricants and
grease
Brake fluids
Protective
agent for radiators
Additive for
diesel fuel
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(●)IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demine-
ralised water.Fluid and lubricant features
for correct car operation
All synthetic lubricant
SAE 75W-85 grade. Exceeding API GL-4 PLUS,
FIAT 9.55550 MIL-L- 2105 D LEV specifications.
ClassificationFIAT 9.55550-MX3
Transmission lubricant
“ATF DEXRON III”.
ClassificationFIAT 9.55550-AG2
Molybdenum disulphide grease for high temperatures.
NL.GI. 1-2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Polyurea base synthetic grease for high temperatures.
NL.GI. 2-2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Specific grease for low-friction coefficient
CV joints. NL.GI. 2- 2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n.116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Classification FIAT 9.55597
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethylene glycol with organic formula based on O.A.T.
Passes CUNA NO 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Classification FIAT 9.55523
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11
Classification FIAT 9.55522Genuine fluids and
lubricants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.C94
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F301.D03
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (●)
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02Applications
Manual gearbox and dif-
ferential
Hydraulic power stee-
ring
Wheel side
constant velocity joint
CV joints on differential
side subject to high tem-
peratures (versions1.4
16v)
CV joints
on differential side
Hydraulic
brakes and clutch
Cooling circuit. 50-50 con-
centration to -35°C (❒).
Do not mix with product
of different type.
To be mixed with fuel oil
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in wind-
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ABS (System) ............................... 83
Accessories purchased by the
owner .......................................... 86
Air filter ......................................... 166
Air vents ........................................ 45
Anti-pollen filter .......................... 166
Ashtray (smoker's kit) ................ 71
Battery ........................................... 173
- inspecting the charge ............. 173
- jump starting ............................. 134
- recharging ................................. 158
- replacement ............................. 173
Bodywork
- maintenance ............................. 178
- version codes .......................... 184
Bonnet ............................................ 80
Boot ................................................ 76
Boot extension ............................. 77
Boot light ........................................ 152 Brake fluid level ............................ 172
Brake lights
- bulb replacement .................. 151
Brakes
- fluid level .................................. 172
- handbrake ................................. 114
- service and emergency ........ 188
Bulb (replacement) ....................... 144
Can holder .................................... 69
Capacities ...................................... 195
Car maintenance and care ......... 161
- additional interventions.......... 165
- scheduled maintenance plan 163
- service schedule ......................162
- yearly inspection schedule ... 165
Car parked .................................... 114
Car radio
- setup .......................................... 85
- sound system installation ...... 85Card holder.................................... 69
Cargo box ...................................... 69
Carrying children safely .............. 99
CD with can holder .................... 70
Ceiling light ................................... 64
Changing a wheel ......................... 140
Checking fluid levels ................... 167
Child lock ..................................... 17
Child safety device ...................... 17
Cigar lighter (smoker's kit)......... 71
Clutch ............................................. 187
CO
2emissions .............................. 199
Cruise Control ............................. 63
Cup holder ..................................... 69
Dashboard and controls ........... 4
Dashboard ...................................... 5
Diesel filter ............................ 166-173
Dimensions..................................... 193