light FIAT SEDICI 2009 2.G Manual PDF

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ADDITIONAL TRAILER
TOWING WARNINGS
Never overload your trailer
or your vehicle. Gross trail-
er weight must never exceed the
“Towing capacity”. Gross vehicle
weight (sum of the weights of the ve-
hicle, all the occupants, accessories
including tow bars and a trailer hitch,
cargo and trailer nose weight) must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) listed in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
WARNING
Connect trailer lights and
hook up safety chains every
time you tow.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Because towing a trailer
puts additional stress on your vehicle,
more frequent maintenance will be re-
quired than under normal driving condi-
tions. Follow the schedule for “Mainte-
nance Recommended under Severe Dri-
ving Conditions”.
Your vehicle will handle dif-
ferently when towing a trail-
er. For your safety and the safety of
others, you should observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
– Practice turning, stopping, and re-
versing before you begin towing in
traffic. Do not tow in traffic until you
are confident that you can handle the
vehicle and trailer safely.
– Never exceed towing speed limits or
80 km/h (50 mph), whichever is low-
er.
– Never drive at a speed that causes
shaking or swaying of the trailer. If
you notice even the slightest sign of
shaking or swaying, slow down.
– When roads are wet, slippery or
rough, drive at a slower speed than
you would on dry, smooth roads.
Failure to slow down when road con-
ditions are bad can result in loss of
control.
– Always have someone guide you
when reversing.
– Allow adequate stopping distance.
Stopping distance is increased when
you tow a trailer. For each 16 km/h
(10 mph) of speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length between
you and the vehicle ahead. Follow at
a greater distance if roads are wet or
slippery.
WARNING
– If the trailer has over-run
brakes, apply the brakes
gradually to avoid snatching caused
by the trailer wheels locking.
– Slow down before corners and
maintain a steady speed while cor-
nering. Deceleration or acceleration
while cornering can result in loss of
control. Remember that a larger than
normal turning radius is needed be-
cause the trailer wheels will be clos-
er than vehicle wheels to the inside of
the turn.
– Avoid sudden acceleration and
stopping of the vehicle. Do not make
quick maneuvers unless they are nec-
essary.
– Slow down in cross winds and be
prepared for gusts of wind from large
passing vehicles.
– Be careful when overtaking other
vehicles. Be sure to allow enough
room for your trailer before you
change lanes, and signal well in ad-
vance.
– Slow down and shift into a lower
gear before you reach long or steep
downhill grades. It is hazardous to at-
tempt downshifting while you are de-
scending a hill.
WARNING
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TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
(RECREATIONAL
TOWING)
Your vehicle may be towed behind an-
other vehicle (such as a motorhome), pro-
vided you use the proper towing method
specified for your vehicle. The towing
method you must use depends on the
specifications of your vehicle: whether it
is a 2-wheel drive (2WD) vehicle or a 4-
wheel drive (4WD) vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select
the proper towing method for your vehi-
cle, and carefully follow the correspond-
ing instructions. Be sure to use proper
towing equipment designed for recre-
ational towing and make sure that tow-
ing speed does not exceed 90 km/h (55
mph). Registered maximum vertical load
on trailer hitch point (EU)
50 kg (110 lbs)
Maximum permissible overhang “a”
810 mm (31.9 in.)
When you tow your vehicle,
follow the instructions below
to avoid accidents and damage to
your vehicle. In addition, be sure to
observe government and local re-
quirements regarding vehicle lighting
and trailer hitches or tow bars.
WARNING
A safety chain should always
be used when you tow your
vehicle.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT Towing an automatic
transaxle vehicle with four wheels on the
ground can result in damage to the auto-
matic transaxle.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE - PETROL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be carried out every 15,000 km
Thousands of km
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation and adjust nozzles,
if required
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rearscreen
wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and brake
pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad or shoes condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brake/hydraulic clutch
fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, engine coolant, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of auxiliary drive belt
Check antievaporation system
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if required
Check and adjust tappet clearance, if required
Check exhaust emissions
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SERVICE SCHEDULE - DIESEL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be carried out every 15,000 km
Thousands of km
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation and adjust nozzles,
if required
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rearscreen
wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and brake
pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad or shoes condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brake/hydraulic clutch
fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, engine coolant, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of auxiliary drive belt
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if required
Check exhaust emissions
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet and boot, and cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages
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Change engine oil and oil filter (DPF versions) (**)
Check air cleaner conditions
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine coolant
Replace auxiliary drive belt
Replace timing belt (*)
Replace fuel filter (or every 4 years)
Sight inspect fuel tank conditions
Check manual transaxle gear oil level
Change manual transaxle gear oil
Check transmission unit oil level (4x4 version)
Check rear differential oil level (4x4 version)
Change rear differential oil (4x4 version)
(just the first time at 15,000 km)
Check suspension operation
Check steering system
Check engine management system operation
(via diagnostic socket)
Change brake and clutch fluid (or every 2 years)
Replace pollen filter (or every 2 years)
(*) Regardless of the number of kilometres covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed when the warning light on the dashboard comes on, or every 2 years.
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Tightening torque for drain plug
For Gasoline Engine Model:
35 Nm (3.5 kgm, 25.3 lb·ft)
For Diesel Engine Model:
20 Nm (2,0 kgm, 14.4 lb-ft)
❒Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
NOTE (For Diesel Engine Model)
Whenever the engine oil is changed, the
monitoring system to find the next oil
change stage must be reset whether the
oil pressure light blinks or not. For details
on how to reset the system, ask your Fi-
at Dealership. CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
❒Remove the oil filler cap.
❒Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
❒Using a wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain out the engine oil.
54G091S
OpenClose
The engine oil temperature
may be high enough to burn
your fingers when the drain plug is
loosened. Wait until the drain plug is
cool enough to touch with your bare
hands.
WARNING
60G306
New and used oil can be
hazardous.
Children and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep new
and used oil and used oil filters away
from children and pets.
Repeated, prolonged contact with
used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer.
Brief contact with used oil may irri-
tate skin.
WARNING
To minimize your exposure
to used oil, wear a long-
sleeve shirt and moisture- proof
gloves (such as dishwashing gloves)
when changing oil. If oil contacts your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap and
water.
Launder any clothing or rags if wet
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and filters.
WARNING
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NOTE If your engine is equipped with the
hightension cord type ignition wiring and
you experience some firing problem of
spark plugs, such as, hard engine- starting,
misfire etc., the cause may be located not
only on spark plugs but also on deterio-
rated ignition wirings (generally, used for
more than 80,000 km or five years). If
spark plug replacement does not solve the
problem, have the ignition wiring and oth-
er ignition system inspected by your Fiat
Dealership.FUEL FILTER
(Diesel engine)
The fuel filter works as a water sedimen-
tor as well.
Drain water when the fuel filter warning
light comes on. To drain water:
❒Place a pan or ample rag under the fu-
el filter drain nozzle.
❒Loosen the drain knob (1). The water
will be drained.
❒Tighten the drain knob when the water
changes to the diesel fuel.
❒Tighten the drain knob.
(1)
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NOTE With disc brakes, the fluid level can
be expected to gradually fall as the brake
pads wear.
BRAKES
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake flu-
id level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to
the “MAX” line with TUTELA TOP 4 SAE
J1704 o DOT4 brake fluid.
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Failure to follow the guide-
lines below can result in per-
sonal injury or serious damage to the
brake system.
– If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the brake
warning light on the instrument pan-
el will come on (the engine must be
running with the parking brake fully
disengaged). Should the light come
on, immediately ask your Fiat Deal-
ership to inspect the brake system.
– A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be in-
spected by your Fiat Dealership im-
mediately.
WARNING– Brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted
surfaces. Use caution when refilling
the reservoir.
– Do not use any fluid other than SAE
J1704 or DOT4 brake fluid. Do not
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out of
the brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Brake fluid is harmful or fa-
tal if swallowed, and harm-
ful if it comes in contact with skin or
eyes. If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Immediately contact a poi-
son control center or a physician. If
brake fluid gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical atten-
tion. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Solution can be poisonous to animals.
Keep out of the reach of children and
animals.
WARNING
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STEERING
Steering wheel play “c”:
0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and mea-
suring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between the specified values.
Check that the steering wheel turns eas-
ily and smoothly without rattling by turn-
ing it all the way to the right and to the left
while driving very slowly in an open area.
If the amount of free play is outside the
specification or you find anything else to
be wrong, an inspection must be per-
formed by your Fiat Dealership. PARKING BRAKE
Ratchet tooth specification “b”:
4th – 9th
Lever pull force (1):
200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper ad-
justment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the spec-
ified ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking
brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
released, have the parking brake inspect-
ed and/ or adjusted by your Fiat Dealer-
ship.
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“c”
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COMPACT SPARE TIRE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
1.Wear indicator
2.Indicator location mark
Your vehicle comes equipped with the
compact spare tire. The compact spare is
designed to save space in your storage area,
and its lighter weight makes it easier to in-
stall if a flat tire occurs. It is only intended
for temporary emergency use, until the
conventional tire can be repaired or re-
placed. The inflation pressure of the com-
pact spare tire should be checked at least
monthly. Use a quality pocket- type infla-
tion pressure gauge and set at 4.2 bar (60
psi). At the same time, check that the tire
is stored securely. If it is not, tighten it.
Note that two or more compact spare
tires should not be used on one vehicle si-
multaneously.
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The compact spare tire and
wheel are intended for tem-
porary emergency use only. Continu-
ous use of this spare can result in tire
failure and loss of control. Always ob-
serve these precautions when using
this spare:
– Your vehicle will handle differently
with this temporary spare.
– Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
speed.
– Replace this spare with a standard
tire and wheel as soon as possible.
– Use of this spare will reduce ground
clearance.
o Recommended air pressure for this
spare is 4.2 bar (420 kPa, 60 psi).
– Do not use tire chains on the com-
pact spare. If you must use tire
chains, rearrange the wheels so stan-
dard tires and wheels are fitted to the
front axle.
WARNING
– The compact spare tire has
a much shorter tread life
than the conventional tires on your
vehicle. Replace the tire as soon as
the tread wear indicator appears.
– When replacing the compact spare
tire, use a replacement tire with the
exact same size and construction.
WARNING
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