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1.Retainer
❒If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.
❒Install the new blade in the reverse or-
der of removal.
IMPORTANT Make sure the blade is
properly retained by all the hooks.
❒Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the re-
verse order of removal.
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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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 232
JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 233
TOWING................................................................................ 235
IF THE STARTER DOES NOT OPERATE ...................... 236
IF THE ENGINE IS FLOODED.......................................... 236
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS........................................... 236
IF YOU CAN NOT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
GEARSHIFT LEVER OUT OF “P” (PARK)...................... 238
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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 “P” (Park) if your vehicle has an au-
tomatic transaxle, or shift into “R” (Re-
verse) if your vehicle has a manual
transaxle.
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– Be sure to shift into “P”
(Park) in automatic transaxle,
or shift into “R” (Reverse) 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.
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JUMP STARTING
INSTRUCTIONS
– Use the jack only to change
wheels on level, hard ground.
– 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
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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.
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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
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(3)
(2)
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Never connect the jump lead
directly to the negative (–)
terminal of the discharged battery, or
an explosion may occur.
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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.
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.
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)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transaxle vehicles may be
towed using either of the following meth-
ods.
❒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 a dolly under the front wheels.
IMPORTANT Towing your vehicle with
the front wheels on the ground can result
in damage to the automatic transaxle.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.
❒If you can shift the 2WD/4WD switch
to the “2WD” mode, and if the steer-
ing and drive train are in good condi-
tion and the engine can be started, the
vehicle may also be towed according to
the instructions in the “Towing Your
Vehicle (recreational towing)” section.
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.
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IF THE ENGINE
OVERHEATS
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the en-
gine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating during driving:
❒Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
❒Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
❒Let the engine run at the normal idle
speed for a few minutes until the indi-
cator is within the normal, acceptable
temperature range between “H” and
“C”.
IF THE ENGINE IS
FLOODED
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine. (Do not operate the starter mo-
tor for more than 15 seconds).
If you see or hear escaping
steam, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and immediately turn off
the engine to let it cool. Do not open
the hood when steam is present.
When the steam can no longer be
seen or heard, open the hood to see
if the coolant is still boiling. If it is, you
must wait until it stops boiling before
you proceed.
WARNING
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.
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❒If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.) If the temperature indication does not
come down to within the normal, accept-
able range:
❒Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormali-
ty is found, correct it.
❒Check the coolant level in the reser-
voir. If it is found to be lower than the
“LOW” line, look for leaks at the ra-
diator, water pump, and radiator and
heater hoses. If you locate any leaks
that may have caused the overheating,
do not run the engine until these prob-
lems have been corrected.
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– It is hazardous to remove
the radiator cap when the
water temperature is high, because
scalding fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure. The cap
should only be taken off when the
coolant temperature has lowered.
– To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing away
from the engine cooling fan and air-
conditioner fan (if equipped). These
electric fans can automatically turn
on without warning.
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IF YOU CANNOT
SHIFT AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
GEARSHIFT LEVER
OUT OF “P” (PARK)
Left Hand Drive Vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have
an electrically operated park- lock feature.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, or
there is some other electrical failure, the
automatic transaxle cannot be shifted out
of Park in the normal way. Jump starting
may correct the condition. If not, follow
the procedure described below. This pro-
cedure will permit shifting the transaxle
out of Park.
❒Be sure the parking brake is firmly ap-
plied.
❒If the engine is running, stop the engine.
❒Make sure the key is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
❒Remove the cover (1) over the button.
❒With pushing the release button by the
key or the flat end rod, shift the
gearshift lever to the desired position.This procedure is for emergency use on-
ly. If repeated use of this procedure is nec-
essary, or the procedure does not work
as described, take the vehicle to your deal-
er for repair.
Right Hand Drive Vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have
an electrically operated park- lock feature.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, or
there is some other electrical failure, the
automatic transaxle cannot be shifted out
of Park in the normal way. Jump starting
may correct the condition. If not, follow
the procedure described below. This pro-
cedure will permit shifting the transaxle
out of Park.
❒Be sure the parking brake is firmly ap-
plied.
❒If the engine is running, stop the engine.
❒Make sure the key is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
❒With pushing the release button (1),
shift the gearshift lever to the desired
position.
This procedure is for emergency use on-
ly. If repeated use of this procedure is nec-
essary, or the procedure does not work
as described, take the vehicle to your deal-
er for repair.
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CORROSION PREVENTION............................................ 240
VEHICLE CLEANING.......................................................... 242
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