technical specifications FIAT SEICENTO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

47GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
BOOT
OPENING/CLOSING
THE TAILGATE
For sedan versions, the boot tailgate
can only be opened from the passen-
ger compartment using lever A-
fig. 66.
To open the boot from the outside
(VAN versions only), unlock it with
the ignition key fig. 64.
fig. 64
P4Q00066
Do not unlock the boot
while the car is in motion.
To open it from inside the car, pull
lever A-fig. 66at the side of the dri-
ver’s seat.
The opening of the boot is made
easier by the gas-filed struts on each
side.
To close the boot, lower it and press
the lock or the Fiat logo until it clicks.
A hole fig. 65in the inside of the
tailgate is provided to offer an easy
grip for closing the tailgate. When using the boot,
make sure that the load
you are carrying does not
exceed the permitted weight
(see
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).
Also ensure that the items in the
boot are arranged properly to
prevent them being thrown for-
wards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.
Never travel with the
boot open: the exhaust
fumes could enter the
passenger compartment.
fig. 65
P4Q01048
fig. 66
P4Q00024

84DRIVING YOUR CAR
WINTER TYRES
These are tyres which have been
specifically designed for use on snow
and ice and should be fitted in place of
the existing tyres.
Use winter tyres of the same size as
the tyres provided with the car.
Fiat Dealerships will be glad to of-
fer advice on the right type of tyres
according to your needs.
For information on the tyres to be
fitted, inflation pressure and winter
tyre specifications, follow the pre-
scriptions given in
WHEELS, TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
.The performance of winter tyres is
greatly reduced when the depth of the
tread is less than 4 mm. In this situa-
tion it would be safer to have them
replaced.
The specific characteristics of the
winter tyres mean that under normal
driving conditions or when driving
long distances on motorways, their
performance is greatly reduced in
comparison to those normally fitted
to the car.
The use of these tyres should there-
fore be limited to the conditions for
which they were designed.
IMPORTANTWhen using winter
tyres with a maximum speed rating
lower than the speed which can be
reached by the car (plus 5%), place a
suitable notice is the passenger com-
partment to inform the driver of the
top speed which the winter tyre can
run at (as per EC Directive).All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track) to ensure greater
safety when driving, braking and cor-
nering.
Remember not to invert the tyre di-
rection of rotation.
The maximum speed
for winter tyres with “Q”
marking is 160 km/h. Re-
spect the highway code speed
limits.

88IN AN EMERGENCY
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, you can use an-
other battery to start the engine. Its
capacity must be the same or slightly
greater than the flat battery (see the
chapter
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).
Proceed as follows:
1)connect positive terminals Aand
B-fig. 1of the two batteries with a
jump lead.
2)With a second lead, connect the
negative terminal Cof the auxiliary
battery to an earth point Dof the car.IMPORTANTDo not directly
connect the two negative terminals:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas
from the battery.
If the auxiliary battery is fitted in an-
other vehicle, prevent accidental con-
tact of metallic parts.
3)Start the engine.
4)When the engine has been
started, remove the leads in the re-
verse order: D, C, Band finally A.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, do not keep on but have the
car seen to at a Fiat Dealership. Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack ex-
perience; if it is not done
correctly it can cause very in-
tense electrical discharges. In ad-
dition, the fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corro-
sive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
You are also advised not to put
naked flames or lighted ciga-
rettes near the battery and not
to cause sparks.
fig. 1
P4Q00087
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger
be used to start the en-
gine: it could damage the elec-
tronic systems and in particular
the ignition and injection control
units.

112CAR MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE
– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-
box, transmission, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts
(boots - sleeves - bushings - etc.),
brake and fuel line hoses.
– Check for bonnet and boot lock
cleanness, lever cleanness and lubri-
cation.
– Check battery charge status.
– Check conditions of various con-
trol belts.
– Check and top up fluid levels (en-
gine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).
– Change engine oil.
– Replace engine oil filter.
– Replace pollen filter (where fitted). The following annual inspection
schedule is recommended for
cars travelling less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approxi-
mately 10,000 km). The schedule
includes the following operations:
– Check tyre condition and wear
and adjust pressure, if required (in-
cluding spare wheel).
– Check operation of lights (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
– Check windscreen wiper/washer
and adjust nozzles.
– Check position wear of wind-
screen/rear window wiper blades.
– Check front brake pad conditions
and wear.
ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 kmor before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
– engine coolant level, brake fluid
level, windscreen washer liquid level,
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 kmcheck and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
We recommend using FL Selenia
products which were specifically de-
signed and made for use in Fiat vehi-
cles (see
CAPACITIEStable in TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
).

125CAR MAINTENANCE
TIPS FOR KEEPING
THE BODYIN GOOD
CONDITIONS
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
If your car is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore advised to
touch up the paintwork as necessary
to prevent rust from forming.
Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSchapter.
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work means washing it. The frequency
you should do this depends on the
conditions and the environment the
car is driven in. For example, in areas
with a high level of air pollution, or on
roads sprinkled with road saltwash
the car more frequently.Detergents pollute wa-
ter. For this reason, the
car must be washed in an
area equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquids
used while washing.
To wash the car properly:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof
to avoid damaging it in an automatic
car wash.
2) Wash the body using a low pres-
sure jet of water.
3) Wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge.
4) Rinse well with water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the car, be careful to
get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-
net and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect.
– the use of zinc-plated (or pre-
treated) sheet steel which is highly re-
sistant to rust;
– the spraying of the underbody, en-
gine compartment, inside the wheel-
arches and other parts with wax-
based products with a high protective
capacity;
– spraying plastic-coating materials
to protect the most exposed points:
under the door, inside the wings, the
edges etc.;
– the use of “open” box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Fiat 600 is covered by guaran-
tee against any original structural or
body part being holed by rust. Refer
to the “Warranty Booklet” for the
general conditions of this guarantee.

128TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
T T T T
E E E E
C C C C
H H H H
N N N N
I I I I
C C C C
A A A A
L L L L

S S S S
P P P P
E E E E
C C C C
I I I I
F F F F
I I I I
C C C C
A A A A
T T T T
I I I I
O O O O
N N N N
S S S S
IDENTIFICATION DATA
CHASSIS MARKING
This is stamped on the bed plate in
the boot, on the right fig. 1.
It can be seen by lifting the carpet
and includes:
– vehicle model ZFA 187000
– chassis number.ENGINE MARKING
The marking is stamped on the cylin-
der block and includes the model and
the serial number.
MODEL PLATE
The plate fig. 2 bears the following
identification data:
A - Manufacturer’s name
B - Homologation number
C - Vehicle type code
D - Chassis numberE - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded
F - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded with trailer
G - Maximum vehicle weight on
front axle
H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle
I - Engine type
L - Body version code
M - Spare part code.
The plate is in the boot, on the left
fig. 3.
fig. 1
P4Q00080
fig. 2
P4Q00081
fig. 3
P4Q00100

129TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
This plate fig. 4 is applied inside the
tailgate.
It bears the following data:
A - Paint manufacturer
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
D- Respray and touch up code.
fig. 4
P4Q00082
187AXC1A 02
187CXC1A 1C 187A1.000
187A1.000
Versions Code Code
engine type bodywork version
S - Active
Van
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS

130TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
GENERAL FEATURES
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Diameter x stroke mm
Total capacity cm3
Compression ratio
Max power (EEC): kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Max torque (EEC): Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
187A1.000
Otto
4 in line
70 x 72
1108
9.6
40
54
5000
88
9.0
2750
NGK DCPR7E-N-10
BOSCH YR7DEU
Unleaded petrol
95 RON

131TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Modifications or repairs
to the fuel feed system
that are not carried out
properly or do not take the sys-
tem’s technical specifications
into account can cause malfunc-
tions leading to the risk of fire. FUEL SUPPLY IGNITION
Integrated multipoint electronic in-
jection and ignition system: a single
control units controls both function
processing injection time (for fuel me-
tering) and spark advance angle at the
same time.
SPARK PLUGS
The cleanness and soundness of the
spark plugs are very important for
keeping the engine efficient and pol-
luting emissions down.
The appearance of the spark plug, if
examined by an expert eyes, is a good
way of pinpointing a problem even if
it has nothing to do with the ignition
system. Therefore, if the engine has
problems, it is important to have the
spark plugs checked at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH
Mechanically controlled without
travel-free pedal.
GEARBOX
Five forward gears and reverse with
synchromesh for front gear engage-
ment.
Cyclical gear reduction and differen-
tial assembly incorporated in the gear-
box.
Drive transmission to the front
wheels by means of drive shafts con-
nected to the differential assembly and
the wheels with CV joints. The spark plugs must be
changed at the times
specified in the
SERVICE
SCHEDULE
. Only use the type of
plugs indicated. If the heat ratio
is less than required or the life
specified is not guaranteed, prob-
lems can arise.

132TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKES
SERVICE AND EMERGENCY
BRAKES
Front:
– disc, floating caliper type with op-
erating cylinder for each wheel.
Rear:
– drum type with self-centring shoes
and operating cylinder for each wheel.
Crossed hydraulic circuit control.
7” vacuum brake booster.
ABS system with four sensors
(where fitted).
Automatic take-up of friction liner
wear.
Brake effort proportioning valves (2)
intervening on hydraulic circuit of the
rear brakes. HANDBRAKE
Controlled by a lever, it works me-
chanically on the rear brakes.
SUSPENSION
Front:
Independent wheel type, lower wish-
bones anchored to telescopic sup-
ports consisting of a cast iron riser
rigidly connected to a hydraulic dou-
ble action shock absorber. Leaf spring
and coaxial pads with the shock ab-
sorbers. Permanently lubricated joints.
Anti-roll bar anchored to the body
acting on suspension arm.
Rear:
Independent wheel with coil springs.
Jointed steel arms with bush and dou-
ble action telescopic gas shock ab-
sorbers. Water, ice and salt
sprinkled on the road de-
posit on the brake disc
and reduce effectiveness when
you brake.
Pay attention when in-
stalling extra spoilers, al-
loy wheels and non stan-
dard wheel caps: they could re-
duce the ventilation of the
brakes, thus reducing their effi-
ciency when braking suddenly
and frequently, or on long down-
hill slopes.