automatic FIAT QUBO 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

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AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly if there is a failure in the airbag system.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG/SIDE BAGS
DISABLED
(amber)
The warning light “comes on when the
front passenger’s airbag and the side bags
(for versions/markets, where provided)
are disabled. With front passenger’s airbag
on, turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light “comes on steadily for
about 4 seconds, it flashes for other 4 sec-
onds and then it goes off.
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If the warning light ¬does
not turn on or stays on dur-
ing vehicle travel when turning the
key to MAR, a failure may be present
in the restraint systems. If this is the
case, the airbags or pretensioners
may not be deployed after an impact
or, in a minor number of cases, they
may be deployed accidentally. Con-
tact the Fiat Dealership immediate-
ly to have the system checked imme-
diately.
WARNING
The failure of the warning
light ¬is indicated by the
warning light flashing longer than the
expected 4 seconds “, thus signalling
that the front passenger airbag is de-
activated. In addition, the airbag sys-
tem automatically disables the airbag
on the passenger’s side (both front
and side airbags, for versions/markets,
where provided). In this case, warn-
ing light ¬may not indicate a fault
in the system. Contact the Fiat Deal-
ership immediately to have the sys-
tem checked before driving off.
WARNING
When the warning light “comes on, it indicates that
the light ¬has failed. In addition, the
airbag system automatically disables
the airbag on the passenger’s side
(both front and side airbags, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided). Con-
tact the Fiat Dealership immediate-
ly to have the system checked before
driving off.
WARNING
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STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 120
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED............................................... 121
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
AUTOMATIC FIX & GO ................................................... 126
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 130
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 133
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ......................... 138
IF A FUSE BLOWS ............................................................... 141
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ................................................. 149
IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE LIFTED ....................... 149
IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED .................... 150
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.fiat.com
to search for the nearest Fiat Dealership point
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QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT FIX & GO
automatic
The automatic fast tyre repair kit Fix & Go
automatic is placed in a container in the
boot.
The tyre repair kit fig. 13includes:
❒a cylinder A containing sealant which is
fitted with:
– filling tube B;
– an adhesive label Cbearing the words
“max. 80 km/h”, to be attached in an
easy-to-see position for the driver (on
the dashboard) after tyre repair;
❒a compressor Dcomplete with a pres-
sure gauge and connections;
❒an instruction brochure (see fig. 14) to
be utilised for prompt and proper use
of the fast repair kit and to be handed
over to the personnel who will be in
charge of handling the repaired tyre;
❒a pair of safety gloves located in the side
space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
The Fix & Go kit container also includes
some spare fuses.
fig. 13F0T0129mfig. 14F0T0130m
Give the instruction brochure
to the personnel who will be
in charge of repairing the tyre using
the kit.
WARNING
The kit cannot be used to re-
pair damage to the tyre side-
wall. Do not use the fast repair kit if
the tyre is damaged as the vehicle has
run a flat tyre.
WARNING
If the wheel rim is damaged
(the channel is so deformed
as to cause an air leakage) it cannot
be repaired. Do not remove the for-
eign body (screw or nail) from the tyre.
WARNINGIn the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it is
possible to repair tyres show-
ing damages on the track or
shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
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❒If at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart.
❒Drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Fiat Dealership.FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor may also be used for
restoring pressure only. Release the quick
coupling and connect directly to the tyre
valve fig. 19; in this way, the cylinder will
not be connected to the compressor and
no sealant will be injected. CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-
lows:
❒disconnect connection B-fig. 20;
❒turn the cylinder anticlockwise to raise
and replace it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clock-
wise;
❒plug connection Binto the cylinder and
fit the transparent tube Ainto the
proper space.
Stop the vehicle if the pres-
sure has dropped below 1.8
bars. The automatic Fix & Go fast re-
pair kit cannot work properly be-
cause the tyre is excessively damaged.
Go to a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Remember to inform the
workshop that the tyre has
been treated with a fast repair kit.
Give the instruction booklet to the
tyre repair workshop personnel.
WARNING
fig. 19F0T192mfig. 20F0T0132m
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PETROL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
glove box light, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
adjust the sprayers
Check the position/wear of the windscreen blades
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel supply system - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks on bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Visually inspect accessory drive belt conditions
(or every 24 months)
Visually inspect tensioning of the accessory drive belt conditions
(versions without automatic tensioning device) (or every 24 months)
Check the clutch pedal and adjust it, if necessary
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Check exhaust emissions
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Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
emergency lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
glove box light, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
adjust the sprayers
Check the position/wear of the windscreen blades
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel supply system - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks on bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Visually inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Visually inspect tensioning of the accessory drive belt conditions
(versions without automatic tensioning device)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
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Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. It is ad-
visable to have the battery re-
placed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of according to the
law.
Whenever an operation on
the battery or near it is re-
quired, always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
WARNING
If the vehicle remains unused
for a long time at very low
temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm
place to avoid freezing.
USEFUL ADVICE
TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
its life longer, observe the following indi-
cations:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle: the
vehicle is however equipped with a sys-
tem which switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, emergnecy lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine is
not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.The battery is also more prone to the risk
of freezing (e.g. already at –10°C). Refer
to the paragraph “Vehicle inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact the Fiat Dealership whose quali-
fied personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-
ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-
ly use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork con-
sists in washing the vehicle: the frequen-
cy depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the vehicle is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash the ve-
hicle more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprin-
kled with salt.To correctly wash the vehicle:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the vehicle 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.
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, follow these recommendations:
– remove the antenna from the roof to
avoid damages;
– water with a cleansing solution must be
used for washing;
– rinse accurately to avoid cleansing so-
lution residues which may remain on the
body or hidden parts.Dry the less visible parts particularly care-
fully, such as the door frames, bonnet and
the headlight frames, where water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good idea to
leave the vehicle outdoors for a while af-
ter washing it to give water time to evap-
orate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine bon-
net is hot: this could take the shine off the
paint.Some automatic systems pro-
vided with old generation
and/or not correctly main-
tained brushes may damage
the varnish, easing the creation of mi-
cro-scratches, especially on dark
colours. To remove those scratches,
slightly polish with a specific product.
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Lubricants
and greases for
motion
transmission
Use Fluid and lubricant qualitative specifications Genuine lubricants Replacementfor correct vehicle operation and fluids interval
(●) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having different specifications from those described here.
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture ofPARAFLUUPand
demineralised water.Synthetic lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Passes the specifications API GL 4 PLUS.
Qualification FIAT 9.55530- MX3.
Synthetic lubricant, grade SAE 75W-80
Passes specifications API GL 4.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550.
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at high temperatures.
Consistency NLGI 1-2.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Grease for homokinetic joints with low friction coefficient.
Consistency NLGI 0-1.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Lubricant for automatic drives.
Passes the specification “ATF DEXRON III”.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550- AG2.
Synthetic fluid NHTSA N° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01.
Qualification FIAT 9.55597.
Inhibited mono ethylene glycol-based antifreeze protection,
red, with organic formulation.
Passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.555323.
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohols and surfactants.
Passes specification CUNA NC 956-11.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522.TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference F010.B05
TUTELA CAR EXPERYA
Contractual Technical
Reference F178.B06
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference F701.C07
TUTELA GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference F001.C94
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(●)
Contractual Technical
Reference F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference F201.D02Mechanical gearboxes and
differentials
(Diesel versions)
Mechanical gearboxes and
differentials (petrol versions)
CV joints on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Hydraulic power steering
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Mixture of
50% water and 50% of
PARAFLU
UP(❑)
To be mixed with fuel oil
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems Brakefluid
Protective fluid
for radiators
Additive for
diesel fluid
Fluid for
window and
rear window
washer
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