towing FIAT QUBO 2017 1.G User Guide

REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level
every 3,000 km.
HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of the
following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust/fuel
supply/brakes), rubber parts (boots/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air filter.
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KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
CARE
TECHNICAL DATA
INDEX

Right-hand indicator
warning light.............................. 145
Rim Protector............................. 219
Rims and tyres ............................ 217
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 69
Roof rails....................................... 69
Rubber lines ................................ 201
Saving fuel .................................... 128
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 184
Seat belt reminder ..................... 138
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 97
Seats
– Accessing front seats............ 29
– Foldaway passenger seat...... 28
– Front seats .............................. 27
Securing your load ...................... 67
Side bags ...................................... 118
– Side Bags ................................ 118
Side lights - tail lights ................. 42
Side lights - tail lights
(changing a bulb) ...................... 160
Side lights/tail lights ................... 160
– Warning light ......................... 144
Side/tail lights warning light ..... 144
Snow chains ............................... 131Snow tyres................................... 126
Spare wheel ................................. 217
Speed block .................................. 83
Speedometer ............................... 13
Spray nozzles .............................. 203
Start&Stop system...................... 86
Starting procedure for
diesel versions .......................... 123
Starting procedure for
petrol versions ......................... 123
Starting the engine .................... 122
Steering lock ................................ 12
Steering System .......................... 216
Steering wheel ............................. 32
Stopping the engine ................... 124
Storage compartment................ 52
Sun visors ..................................... 54
Suspension ................................... 215
Symbols ......................................... 6
Tail lights/rear fog light
(changing a bulb) ...................... 163
Third brake lights ....................... 165
Third brake lights (changing
a bulb)......................................... 165
Tool bag ....................................... 149
Towing the vehicle ..................... 180
Towing trailers .......................... 130Traction Plus system .................. 81
Transmission ............................... 127
Trip Computer ............................ 24
Tyres ............................................. 217
Useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ........... 198
VIN plate...................................... 208
Warning lights and messages .. 133
Water in diesel fuel filter
warning light.............................. 140
Weights ........................................ 224
Wheel geometry........................ 217
Wheels ......................................... 217
Wheels and tyres ....................... 199
Window cleaning ........................ 44
Windows
– Electric front windows ........ 58
– Manual front windows ......... 59
Windscreen wiper ...................... 44
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ............................ 194
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
CARE
TECHNICAL DATA
INDEX