towing capacity FIAT SCUDO 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLE
INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel accord-
ing to any additional and/or integrative in-
formation supplied by the Manufacturer of
the device. Engage a low gear when driving downhill,
rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the vehi-
cle tow hook reduces by the same amount
the actual vehicle loading capacity.
To make sure the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the log
book) account should be taken of the ful-
ly laden trailer, including accessories and
personal belongings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the
country you are driving in. In any case do
not exceed 100 km/h.
The ABS system with which
the vehicle may be fitted
does not control the trailer braking
system. Therefore be cautious on slip-
pery roads.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the vehicle brake sys-
tem be altered to control the trailer
brake. The trailer braking system
must be fully independent of the ve-
hicle’s hydraulic system.
WARNING

ENGINE STARTING
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
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CORRECT USE
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VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Proceed as follows:
❒Connect positive terminals (+near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a
jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the negative
terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery to an
earthing point
Eon the engine or the
gearbox of the vehicle to be started;
❒ Start the engine;
❒ When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas from
the battery. If the other battery is fitted in
another vehicle, prevent accidental con-
tacts between the metal parts of the two
vehicles.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or to turn
the steering wheel.
fig. 1F0P0186m
The starting procedure must
be carried out by qualified
personnel because incorrect opera-
tions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. The liquid con-
tained in the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
WARNING

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS AND TOWABLE LOADS
VAN VERSIONS
For further details see the registration certificate of your vehicle.
In every Country it is compulsory to observe the current regulations in force concerning the admitted towable loads. Contact Fiat
Dealership for further details on towing and admitted towable loads.
Carrying loads
If max admitted load values are not exceed it will be possible to tow trailers. In any case, never exceed the max admitted trailer
and towable load values specified in the registration certificate.
Observe vehicle towing capacity values.
Number
of seats
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
90 Multijet
Payload
without the
driver
(kg)
925
913
1125
1113
1125
1113
1125
1113Towable load
with trailer
with brakes
(kg)
1672
1672
1472
1472
1453
1453
1433
1433EngineVersion
Short
wheelbase
(10 quintals)
Long
wheelbase
(12 quintals)
Unladen
vehicle
weight
(kg)
1661
1673
1661
1673
1680
1692
1700
1712Max
admitted
load
(kg)
2661
2661
2861
2861
2880
2880
2900
2900Max
payload
(kg)
1000
988
1200
1188
1200
1188
1200
1188
Short
wheelbase
(12 quintals)
(*) The towable load with trailer with brakes can be increased provided the equivalent load is unloaded from the vehicle in order to avoid ex-
ceeding the total towable load. High external temperatures could cause low engine performance. In this event (external temperature exceeding
37°C) the towable load shall be limited to 700 kg without carrying other loads. If towing trailers never exceed 100 km/h speed (observe the reg-
ulations in force in your Country).High roof
(12 quintals)

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
COMBI VERSIONS
For further details see the registration certificate of your vehicle.
In every Country it is compulsory to observe the current regulations in force concerning the admitted towable loads. Contact Fiat
Dealership for further details on towing and admitted towable loads.
Carrying loads
If max admitted load values are not exceed it will be possible to tow trailers. In any case, never exceed the max admitted trailer
and towable load values specified in the registration certificate.
Observe vehicle towing capacity values.
Version Number
of seats
5
6
8
9
5
6
8
9
8
9Unladen
vehicle
weight
(kg)
1733
1745
1811
1822
1764
1776
1842
1853
1857
1868Max
admitted
load
(kg)
2683
2683
2683
2683
2714
2714
2714
2714
2852
2852Payload
without the
driver
(kg)
882
870
804
793
882
870
804
793
928
916Towable load
with trailer
with brakes
(kg)
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000 Short
wheelbase
Long
wheelbase
Reinforced
90 MultijetMax
payload
(kg)
950
938
872
861
950
938
872
861
996
984 Engine