wiper blades FIAT QUBO 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety when
driving and braking and better driveabili-
ty.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the rotation direction of tyres.
The max. speed of snow
tyres with “Q” mark must
not exceed 160 km/h, respecting how-
ever the applicable rules of the High-
way Code.
WARNING
SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
The snow chains may be applied only to
the front wheel tyres (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted. Do not
exceed 50 km/h. Avoid pot-
holes, steps and pavements
and also avoid driving long distances on
roads not covered with snow in order
to prevent damaging the vehicle and
the roadbed.
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be stopped for longer
than one month, the following precautions
must be taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and, pos-
sibly, well-ventilated place;
❒engage a gear and check that the hand-
brake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative terminal of the
battery and check charge (see paragraph
“Battery” in section “Maintenance and
care”);
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the vehicle with a piece of fabric or
perforated plastic sheet; do not use com-
pact plastic tarpaulins, which prevent hu-
midity from evaporating from the surface
of the vehicle;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar
above the normal specified pressure and
check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
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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DIESEL VERSIONS
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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PERIODIC CHECKING
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, emergency lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades (for versions/markets, where
provided);
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRICANTSprod-
ucts, designed and produced specifically
for Fiat vehicles (see table “Refuelling” in
section “Technical specifications”).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance
low speed driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban driving;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: the
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check the battery and the battery fluid
(electrolyte) (this check must be car-
ried out by skilled personnel only or by
the Fiat Dealership – also refer to the
instructions provided in the “Battery”
paragraph of this section);
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if re-
quired;
❒check air cleaner and replace it, if re-
quired.
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WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW WIPER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is de-
formed or worn. In all cases, it is advis-
able to replace them approximately once
a year.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
Replacing the
windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the windscreen wiper arm and posi-
tion the blade so that it forms an angle
of 90° with the arm itself;
❒exert pressure on the straps A-fig. 10
and remove the blade arm;
❒install the new blade by inserting the
straps into the supplied housings of the
arm. Make sure that the new blade is
secured in position.
fig. 10
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A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not
stuck to the windscreen at sub-zero
temperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-
uct to release it if required.
❒remove the snow from the window:
this will avoid overstressing the elec-
trical motor in addition to protecting
the blades;
❒do not operate the windscreen and the
rear screen wipers on dry glass.
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Radio transmitters
and mobile telephones ....................... 80
Raising the vehicle .................................. 149
Rear fog light
– bulb replacement ................................ 136
– control rear roof lights ...........139-140
Rear view mirrors
– external .............................................. 37
– interior ............................................... 37
– power-operated ............................... 38
Refueling .................................................. 80
Rim Protector (tyres) ........................... 181
Roof lights
– bulb replacement
on/off control ........................51-52-53
Roof struts
– retentions .......................................... 68
Rubber hoses .......................................... 166
Safety...................................................... 83
SBR system .............................................. 85
Seat belt tensioners ............................... 86
Seat belts (use) ....................................... 84
Seats
– adjustments ....................................... 33
– cleaning .............................................. 172
– foldaway passenger seat ................. 34
– heated ................................................ 33
Snow chains ............................................. 108
Spark plugs (type) .................................. 177
Specifications ........................................... 173
Starting and driving ......................... 101
Stationary vehicle ................................... 104
Steering .................................................... 179
Steering column controls
– left lever ............................................. 47
– right lever .......................................... 49
Steering lock ........................................... 13
Steering wheel ........................................ 36
Sun visors ................................................. 58
Suspensions ............................................. 179
Symbols .................................................... 7Technical specifications................. 173
Tyres
– inflation pressures ........................... 182
– replacement ...................................... 123
– snow tyres ..............................107-182
– standard ............................................. 182
– tyre data ............................................ 180
– Rim Protector .................................. 181
Towing the vehicle ................................ 150
Traction Plus system ............................. 75
Trailer towing ......................................... 104
Transmission operation ........................ 101
Trip computer ........................................ 30
Trunk
– emergency opening ......................... 64
– extension ........................................... 66
– load restraint .................................... 67
– shelf removal .................................... 65
Turn signal lights
– control ............................................... 48
– front bulb replacement ................... 134
– lane change function ....................... 48
– rear bulb replacement .................... 136
– side bulb replacement ..................... 135
Vehicle starting and driving ................. 97
Ventilation ............................................... 39
Warning lights and messages....... 107
Weights .................................................... 185
Wheel (changing) ................................... 121
Wheel geometry .................................... 180
Wheel rims (correct reading) ............. 181
Wheels and tyres .........................165-180
Windscreen washer
– control ............................................... 49
– liquid level ......................................... 160
Windscreen wiper
– blades ................................................. 167
– control ................................................ 49
– intelligent wash ................................. 49
– nozzles ............................................... 168
Wiper blades ................................167-168 Interior equipment ................................ 56
Interior ..................................................... 176
Isofix seat (provision for installation) ... 93
Jack ............................................................ 125
Keys
– mechanical key ................................. 8
– key with remote control ............... 8
Lamps
– bulb types .......................................... 131
– general ............................................... 130
– interior bulb replacement .............. 138
– outer lighting bulb replacement ... 133
Lane change function ............................. 48
Level checks ............................................ 158
Low beams
– bulb replacement ............................. 134
– control ............................................... 47
Luggage rack/ski rack ............................ 69
Maintenance and care..................... 151
Manual AC system ................................. 44
Max. speeds ............................................. 184
Multi/function display ............................ 21
Number plate light
– bulb replacement ................................ 137
Oddments tray ....................................... 56
Outer lights ............................................. 47
Paintwork (maintenance) ..................... 170
Park sensors ............................................ 77
Parking lights
– bulb replacement ............................. 133
– control ............................................... 47
Partition ................................................... 35
Performance ............................................ 184
Power socket .......................................... 57
Powertrain ............................................... 178
Prolonged inactivity ............................... 106
Provision for installation
of pushout side windows ................... 58
– cleaning .............................................. 173
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