FIAT SEDICI 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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79J014
79J131
Rear combination light
(tail, stop, turn signal, etc.)
Spot light (if equipped)
75F087
License plate light
79J013
Front fog light
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❒Pushing the unguiform prongs (3) to-
ward inside and remove the bulb hold-
er (4).
❒Replace the bulbs.
To install a high-mounted stop light
housing in the reverse order of re-
moval.
To remove a high-mounted stop light
housing the following procedure:
❒Open the tailgate, and remove the nuts
(1) as shown in the illustration.
❒Close the tailgate. Remove a high-
mounted stop light housing (2) from
the tailgate.
Luggage compartment light
79J015
(1)
63J106
High-mount stop light (if equipped)
(2)
63J127
(3) (3)(4)
63J107
63J108
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❒Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2)
and remove the wiper frame from the
arm as shown.
54G130
WINDSCREEN - REAR
WINDOW WASHER /
WIPERS
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
aged, or make streaks when wiping, re-
place the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the
procedures below.
IMPORTANT To avoid scratching or
breaking the window, do not let the wiper
arm strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.
NOTE Some wiper blades may be differ-
ent from the ones described here de-
pending on vehicle specifications. If so,
consult your Fiat Dealership for proper
replacement method.
For windscreen wipers
❒Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
54G129
70G119ADriving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
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For rear window / wiper
❒Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
❒Remove the wiper frame from the arm
as shown.
❒Slide the blade out as shown.
80G146
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically.Operate the air conditioner at least once
a month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and
oil and helps protect the internal compo-
nents.
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NOTES
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 226
JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 227
TOWING .............................................................................. 229
IF THE STARTER DOES NOT OPERATE ..................... 229
IF THE ENGINE IS FLOODED ......................................... 230
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................................... 230
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❒Place the spare wheel near the wheel
being lifted as shown in the illustration
in case that the jack is slipped.
❒Position the jack vertically and raise the
jack by turning the jack handle clock-
wise until the jack head recess fits the
rod of the body.
❒Continue to raise the jack slowly and
smoothly until the tire clears the
ground. Do not raise the vehicle more
than necessary.
JACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
❒Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
❒Set the parking brake firmly and shift in-
to “R” (Reverse) if your vehicle has a
manual transaxle.
79J016
75F062
– Be sure to shift into “R” (Re-
verse) in manual transaxle
when you jack up the vehicle.
– Never jack up the vehicle with the
transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other-
wise, unstable jack may cause an ac-
cident.
WARNING
❒Turn on the hazard warning flasher if
your vehicle is near traffic.
❒Block the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite of the wheel being
lifted.
54G253
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JUMP STARTING
INSTRUCTIONS
– Use the jack only to
change wheels.
– Never jack up the vehicle on an in-
clined surface.
– Never raise the vehicle with the jack
in a location other than between the
frame bosses near the wheel to be
changed.
– Make sure that the jack is raised at
least 51 mm (2 inches) before it con-
tacts the flange. Use of the jack when
it is within 51 mm (2 inches) of being
fully collapsed may result in failure of
the jack.
– Never get under the vehicle when it
is supported by the jack.
– Never run the engine when the ve-
hicle is supported by the jack and
never allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
WARNING
79J017
79J018
Front wheel
Rear wheel
– Never attempt to jump
start your vehicle if the bat-
tery appears to be frozen. Batteries
in this condition may explode or rup-
ture if jump starting is attempted.
– When making jump lead connec-
tions, be certain that your hands and
the jump leads remain clear from pul-
leys, belts, or fans.
– Batteries produce flammable hy-
drogen gas. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery or an explo-
sion may occur. Never smoke when
working in the vicinity of the battery.
– If the booster battery you use for
jump starting is installed in another
vehicle, make sure the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
– If your battery discharges repeat-
edly, for no apparent reason, have
your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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❒Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
❒Make jump lead connections as follows:
– Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive (+) terminal of
the flat battery (1).
– Connect the other end to the posi-
tive (+) terminal of the booster bat-
tery (2).
– Connect one end of the second jump
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the booster battery (2).
– Make the final connection to an un-
painted, heavy metal part (i. e. engine
hook (3)) of the engine of the vehi-
cle with the flat battery (1).
❒If the booster battery you are using is
fitted to another vehicle, start the en-
gine of the vehicle with the booster bat-
tery. Run the engine at moderate
speed.
❒Start the engine of the vehicle with the
flat battery.
❒Remove the jump leads in the exact re-
verse order in which you connected
them. IMPORTANT Your vehicle should not be
started by pushing or towing. This start-
ing method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter. Use
jump leads to start a vehicle with a weak
or flat battery.
WHEN JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE, USE THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE
❒Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Position the good 12 V
battery close to your vehicle so that the
jump leads will reach both batteries.
When using a battery installed on an-
other vehicle, DO NOT LET THE VE-
HICLES TOUCH. Set the parking
brakes fully on both vehicles.
– To avoid harm to yourself
or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting in-
structions below precisely and in order.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.
WARNING
(1)
(3)
(2)
54G079
Never connect the jump lead
directly to the negative (–)
terminal of the discharged battery, or
an explosion may occur.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT The steering column is not
strong enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during tow-
ing. Always unlock the steering wheel be-
fore towing.
4-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
Your vehicle should be towed under one
of the following conditions:
❒With all four wheels on a flat-bed truck.
❒With the front or rear wheels lifted and
a dolly under the other wheels.
IMPORTANT Towing your vehicle with
front and/ or rear wheels on the ground
can result in damage to the automatic
transaxle and/ or the 4WD drive system.
IF THE STARTER DOES
NOT OPERATE
❒Try turning the ignition switch to the
“START” position with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery
condition. If the headlights go exces-
sively dim or go off, it usually means
that either the battery is flat or the bat-
tery terminal contact is poor. Recharge
the battery or correct battery terminal
contact as necessary.
❒If the headlights remain bright, check
the fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the ve-
hicle inspected by your authorized
Fiat Dealership.
TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional service. Your deal-
er can provide you with detailed towing
instructions.
IMPORTANT To help avoid damage to
your vehicle during towing, proper equip-
ment and towing procedures must be
used.
2-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD)
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed
using either of the following methods.
❒From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, make sure that
the parking brake is released.
❒From the rear, with the rear wheels lift-
ed and the front wheels on the ground,
provided the steering and drivetrain are
in operational condition. Before tow-
ing, make sure that transaxle is in neu-
tral, the steering wheel is unlocked (the
ignition key should be in the “ACC” po-
sition), and the steering wheel is se-
cured with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
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