maintenance FIAT TALENTO 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

BODYWORK
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If it undergoes correct service, the
vehicle can last longer. Therefore, we
advise you to regularly see to servicing
the exterior of your vehicle.
The vehicle takes advantage of the
most advanced anti-corrosion
technology. However, it is subject to
various factors.
Atmospheric corrosive agents.
Pollution (in cities and industry);
atmospheric salinity (coastal areas,
especially in warm weather);
seasonal weather conditions and
hygrometrics (salt spread on roads in
winter, street washing water, etc.).
Abrasive actions
Atmospheric dust, sand, mud, gravel
spattered from other vehicles, etc.
You need to take precautions against
these risk factors.
What not to do
Remove traces of oil or clean the
mechanical components (e.g. the
engine compartment), underbody,
components with hinges (e.g. inside the
doors) and exterior parts made of
painted plastic (e.g. bumpers) using
high pressure cleaners or by using
products that have not been approved
by the Fiat Dealership. This could cause
rust or poor operation.Wash the vehicle in the sun or at low
temperatures.
Scrape off the mud or dirt without first
softening it with water.
Allow dirt to build up on the exterior.
Allow rust to form on damaged parts of
the body.
Dissolve spots with solvents not
approved of by Fiat service; they could
damage the paint.
Drive in snow or mud without washing
the vehicle afterwards, especially the
wheel arches and underbody.
What to do
Wash your vehicle frequently, with the
engine stopped, with shampoos
approved by our Fiat Dealer technicians
(never with abrasives) and rinse
thoroughly with sprayed water:
resin from trees or industrial
substances;
mud, which forms a wet mass under
the wheel arches and underbody;
bird guano, which causes a chemical
reaction with the paint, causing rapid
discolouring and can even cause the
paint to detach;
you must remove these spots, as
over time, not even polishing will
remove them;
salt, especially in the wheel arches
and underbody, after driving on roads
where anti-ice substances have been
spread.Regularly remove resin, leaves etc., that
has fallen on the vehicle.
Respect the local laws concerning
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your
vehicle in the road).
To prevent damage to the bodywork,
keep an adequate distance from other
cars in front when you drive on gravel.
If the paint is damaged, retouch it
quickly to prevent corrosion from
forming.
If the vehicle has an anti-corrosion
warranty, do not forget to have it
checked periodically. Please see the
Scheduled Service Plan.
If you have to clean the mechanical
parts (e.g. hinges), you need to have
the protection renewed by using
products approved by the Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT We have selected
products specific to maintenance
available at Fiat sales points.
Versions with matt paint
This type of vehicle requires a few
precautions.
What not to do
use wax-based products (gloss);
polish vigorously;
use automatic car washers;
wash the car with high pressure
cleaners;
apply stickers to the painted surfaces
(they might leave traces).
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SERVICING AND CARE

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MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE IN
TIP TOP CONDITIONS WITH

Protecting the environment.......71
Radar parking...............54
Radio.....................66
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones...................5
Rear camera................56
Rear headrest...............27
Rear view mirrors.............33
Refuelling the vehicle...........41
Replacing an external bulb......139
Replacing an internal bulb.......138
Scheduled maintenance........157
Seat belts..................90
Seats.....................27
Front seats...............27
Service schedule.............158Servicing procedures..........162
Side airbags................97
Pull-down window air bag......97
Single rear seats..............28
Size.....................183
Sleeve....................60
Speed Limiter...............69
Start&Stop system............31
Starting the engine...........128
Steering..................181
Steering wheel/Power steering.....31
Adjusting the steering wheel....31
Power steering.............31
Storage compartment..........60
Suggestions for driving.........134
Symbols....................4
Towing the vehicle...........154
TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System.................125
Traction Plus...............123
Transmission...............180
TSA (Trailer Stability Assist)......123
Tyre inflation kit..............150
Tyres ....................182
Using the gearbox...........130
Wheels and tyres............168
Windscreen / rear window wipers
Windscreen Wiper / Washer....39
Windscreen wiper/rear window
wiper...................39
Wiper blades...............170
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