tow FIAT STRADA 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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MANUAL
CLIMATE CONTROL
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system
checked at a Fiat Dealership.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are
the following:
– atmospheric pollution;
– salty air and humidity (coastal
areas, or hot humid climates);
– seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well
as mud and gravel raised by other
vehicles is also not to be
underestimated.
Fiat has adopted the best technology
on your vehicle to effectively protect
the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
– painting products and systems
which give the vehicle particular
resistance to corrosion and
abrasion;
– use of galvanised (or
pretreated) steel sheets, with high
resistance to corrosion;
The system uses R134a
coolant which does not
pollute the environment
in the event of accidental
leakage. Under no
circumstances should you use
R12 fluid which, in addition to
being incompatible with the
system’s components, contains
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
NOZZLES
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the
reservoir: see “Checking levels” in
this section.
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged, if necessary using a
needle.
On some versions, the windscreen
washer jets are adjusted by changing
the angle of the nozzles: rotate the
nozzle holder using a screwdriver in
housing A-fig. 162, so that the jets
are directed towards the highest
point that the blades reach when in
motion.
fig. 162
F0X0146m

WEIGHTS
kg Working Trekking Adventure
Short Crew Short Extended Extended Crew
cab cab cab cab cab cab
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment):1210 1265 1210 1230 1250 1285
Payload including
the driver (*): 705 650 705 685 665 630
Payload excluding
the driver (*): 630 575 630 610 590 555
Maximum permitted loads (**)
- front axle: 910 910 910 910 910 910
- rear axle: 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110
- total:1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915
Towable loads
- braked trailer:1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
- non-braked trailer: 450 450 450 450 450 450
Maximum load on the ball joint
(braked trailer): 60 60 60 60 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hook, etc.) the unladen weight increases and consequently the payload will decrease complying with
the maximum permitted loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the load compartment complying with the maximum permitted loads.
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts&Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print no. 603.99.034 - 07/2011 - 1 Edition
Technical specifications.................................................... 165
Third brake light .......................................................................... 129
Top speeds..................................................................................... 174
Topping up the engine oil ........................................................... 149
Towing the vehicle....................................................................... 140
Towing trailers.............................................................................. 114
Trailers (towing)........................................................................... 114
Transmission.................................................................................. 169
Trip computer .............................................................................. 52
Tyre pressure................................................................................ 174
Tyres
- inflation pressure.............................................................157-174
- maintenance ........................................................................... 157
- reading rim code................................................................... 173
- reading tyre code .................................................................. 171
- Rim protector........................................................................ 172
- snow..................................................................................109-173
- spare wheel............................................................................ 171
- specifications.......................................................................... 173
Using the gearbox .................................................................. 109
Vehicle inactivity...................................................................... 115
Vehicle lifting...........................................................................138-139
Vehicle maintenance.............................................................. 143
Ventilation................................................................................66-68
Warning lights and messages................................................ 55
Weights .......................................................................................... 177
Wheel geometry ......................................................................... 171
Wheels
- changing.............................................................119-120-121-122
- maintenance ........................................................................... 157
- specifications.......................................................................... 173
- wheel trim .............................................................................. 171
Window cleaning ......................................................................... 72
Windows
- cleaning.................................................................................... 72
- electric..................................................................................... 80
- manual ..................................................................................... 80
- rear window ........................................................................... 87
Windscreen washer fluid level................................................... 151
Windscreen washer
- control ................................................................................... 72
- fluid level ................................................................................ 151
Windscreen wiper
- blade replacement................................................................. 159
- control ..................................................................................... 72
- nozzles..................................................................................... 160
- smart washing........................................................................ 72