tow FIAT STRADA 2012 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
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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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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis of the homologation tests set down by
specific European Directives. The procedures below are followed for measuring consumption:
– urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that simulates urban use of the car;
– extra-urban cycle: driving that simulates using the vehicle out of town with frequent acceleration in all gears; the speed
varies from 0 to 120 km/h;
– combined consumption: this is calculated with a weighting of about 37% urban cycle consumption and about 63% extra-
urban consumption.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, weather conditions, driving style, general state of the car, trim
level/equipment/accessories, load, climate control system, roof rack, and other situations that affect how the car moves
through the air may lead to different fuel consumption levels than those measured.
Working Trekking Adventure
Short Crew Short Extended Extended Crew
cab cab cab cab cab cab
Urban6.5 6.5 6.6
Extra-urban4,5 4.5 4.6
Mixed5.2 5.2 5.3
Fuel consumption according to the current european directive (litres / 100 km)
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - \
Service EngineeringLargo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)Print no. 603.99.088 - 04/2012 - 2 Edition
Technical specifications .................................................... 155
Third brake light ........................................................................\
.. 119
Topping up the en gine oil ........................................................... 139
Towing the vehicle....................................................................... 130
Towing tra ilers........................................................................\
...... 104
Trailers ( towing)........................................................................\
... 104
Transmi ssion........................................................................\
.......... 159
Trip compu ter ........................................................................\
...... 42
Tyre pr essure........................................................................\
........ 164
Tyres - inflation pressure............................................................. 147-164
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- reading rim code................................................................... 163
- reading t yre code .................................................................. 161
- Rim pr otector........................................................................\
162
- snow ........................................................................\
.......... 99-163
- spare wheel........................................................................\
.... 161
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
Using the gearbox .................................................................. 99
Vehicle inact ivity ..................................................................... 105
Vehicle lift ing ........................................................................\
... 128-129
Vehicle maintenance ........................................................ 133
Ventilati on ........................................................................\
........ 56-58
Warning lights and messages ................................................ 45
Warning lights and messages ..................................................... 45
Weight s ........................................................................\
.................. 167
Wheel geom etry ........................................................................\
. 161
Wheels - chang ing ........................................................... 109-110-111-112
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
- wheel trim........................................................................\
...... 161
Window clea ning ........................................................................\
. 62
Windows - clea ning ........................................................................\
............ 62
- elect ric........................................................................\
............. 70
- manua l ........................................................................\
............. 70
- rear window ........................................................................\
... 77
Windscreen washer fluid level................................................... 141
Windscreen washer - contro l ......................................................................\
............. 62
- fluid le vel ........................................................................\
........ 141
Windscreen wiper - blade repla cement................................................................. 149
- contro l ........................................................................\
............. 62
- nozzle s ........................................................................\
............. 150
- smart w ashing........................................................................\
62

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