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ENGINE START-UP

Make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor
without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine
starts.

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MUST BE READ!

REFUELLING

Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95.

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PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL

When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the car over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-
tion is fitted in your car. 

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Summary of Contents for Barchetta

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Page 2: ...y valuable tips for your own safety the car s wellbeing and about how to protect the environment What s more every single component of the Fiat barchetta is fully recyclable At the end of your car s u...

Page 3: ...LLING Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating RON no less than 95 K PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL When functioning normally the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures For this r...

Page 4: ...electronic code written on the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start up procedure SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays i...

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Page 6: ...5 CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DRIVING YOUR CAR IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORY INSTALLATION INDEX...

Page 7: ...pleasant discoveries DASHBOARD 7 INSTRUMENT PANEL 8 SYMBOLIS 9 THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM 11 ELECTRONIC ALARM 13 IGNITION SWITCH 17 INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS 18 SEAT BELTS 21 TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY 24 P...

Page 8: ...command stalk 3 Instrument indicator and warning light panel 4 Windscreen washer and wiper stalk 5 Air vent for sending air to the windscreen 6 Glove compartment 7 Hazard light switch 8 Car radio 9 He...

Page 9: ...UNTER A Speedometer and kilometre counter B Rev counter C Engine coolant temperature and fuel gauges fig 2 P5S10032m fig 3 P5S10033m VERSION WITH MILEOMETRE A Speedometer and mileometre B Rev counter...

Page 10: ...s to be taken as regards that particular component A list of the symbols to be found on your Fiat barchetta is given below with the name of the component to which it relates at the side of it These sy...

Page 11: ...t exceed the max imum fluid level in the reservoir Use only the fluid specified in the section Capacities Catalytic converter Do not park over inflam mable materials See the section Protecting the emi...

Page 12: ...duplicate key codes Given its importance it should be kept in a safe place not in the car and only be used when absolutely necessary Any repair operations to the Fi at CODE system and to the en gine c...

Page 13: ...mobilised try using the other keys supplied with the car If you are still unable to start the en gine use the emergency starting pro cedure see In an emergency and take your car immediately to the nea...

Page 14: ...adio frequency remote control The alarm can be turned on only when the ignition key has been turned to STOP or PARK and removed The electronic alarm control unit contains a self supplied siren which c...

Page 15: ...30 seconds or when the alarm is turned on again ALARM SELF TEST When you turn the electronic alarm on you will hear a beep If this beep is followed after 1 second by a sec ond beep check whether the...

Page 16: ...rship Any subsequent pro gramming should also be carried out by a Fiat Dealership If therefore you ever need a new re mote control go to your nearest Fi at Dealership taking with you the key with the...

Page 17: ...sh in countries where this is al lowed for approximately 5 minutes Once the conditions cease the sys tem will continue its normal surveil lance function To stop the electronic alarm press the remote c...

Page 18: ...ashes alarm power supply cables cut 10 flashes at least three different causes The led will go out when the ignition key is turned to MAR or after 2 min utes IGNITION SWITCH The key can turn through f...

Page 19: ...the lock remove the ignition key from either the STOP or PARK position and turn the steering wheel until it locks To release move the steering wheel slightly as you are turning the ignition key to MA...

Page 20: ...e hood housing the front seats can be tipped forwards To tip the seat back turn knob C to wards the dashboard HEAD RESTRAINTS fig 13 These may be height adjusted by pulling them upwards or pushing the...

Page 21: ...difficult to get through narrow gaps fold it from position 1 to position 2 Electric adjustment where fitted The mirrors can only be adjusted electrically when the ignition key is at MAR All you need t...

Page 22: ...but this should be considered normal In addition the reel mechanism blocks the belt when it is jerked or if the car brakes sharply is in a collision or when taking bends at high speed To fasten the s...

Page 23: ...fig 19 P5S00748 The webbing must not be twisted The upper section must pass across the shoulder and chest diagonally The lower part must fit closely across the passen gers hips and not the abdomen to...

Page 24: ...al ways make sure it is not twisted and can wind unwind freely without stick ing 2 Following a serious accident re place the belt being worn at the time even if it does not seem damaged Re place the p...

Page 25: ...Standard ECE R44 This Standard enforces the use of re straint systems classified in four groups fig 21 Group 0 weight 0 10 kg Group 1 weight 9 18 kg Group 2 weight 15 25 kg Group 3 weight 22 36 kg Th...

Page 26: ...can trav el in the front seat only in cars equipped with an airbag deactiva tion device In this case make ab solutely sure that the airbag has in fact been deactivated WARNING The figure is only an e...

Page 27: ...traint sys tem you are using which must be pro vided by the manufacturer Keep the child restraint system installation in structions with this the vehicle docu ments and with this Handbook Nev er use a...

Page 28: ...s soaked through with water and mud it must be replaced The pretensioner will give maximum protection when the seat belt adheres snugly to the wearer s chest and hips Operations involving banging vibr...

Page 29: ...ounter D Reset button for the trip counter Press to reset REV COUNTER fig 28 If the needle is in the zone with the red notches it shows your car s en gine is over revving This is only ac ceptable for...

Page 30: ...reserve warning light comes on it means that about 5 litres of fuel are left in the tank Never travel with the fuel tank al most empty any gaps in fuel supply could damage the catalytic converter DIG...

Page 31: ...the oil in the engine falls below the normal level The light comes on when you turn the ignition key to MAR but it should go out when the engine starts A delay in the light going out is ac ceptable on...

Page 32: ...ignition key to MAR but it should go out when the engine starts FRONT BRAKE WEAR red When the front brake pads have worn out When having them replaced have the rear brakes checked too 31 w d x If the...

Page 33: ...ou turn the ignition key to the MAR position this light comes on It should how ever go out after about four sec onds If the light stays on or comes on while the car is moving stop at once and have the...

Page 34: ...VATED amber where fitted When the passenger side airbag is deactivated FIAT CODE amber In three cases with igni tion key at MAR 1 A single flash indicates that the key code has been recognised The en...

Page 35: ...34 A Directional side vents B Windscreen defroster demister C Directional centre vents D Side vents sending air towards the feet of the passengers HEATING AND VENTILATION fig 31 P5S00640m...

Page 36: ...set at the speed required 3 Air distribution knob pointer set at to warm the feet and demist the windscreen at the same time to warm the inside of the car gen erally to warm the feet and keep the face...

Page 37: ...air is heavily polluted in a traffic jam tun nel etc You are advised against using this facility for long periods IMPORTANT Do not use the air recirculation function when the weather is wet cold as t...

Page 38: ...ontrol knob pointer set at the speed required 3 Air distribution knob pointer set at 4 Manual climate control system press switches and T If you wish to moderate the cooling effect release switch T in...

Page 39: ...ide and taillights fig 35 These come on when you turn knurled switch from O to 6 Instru ment panel indicator light 3 comes on Dipped beam headlights fig 36 These come on when you turn the knurled swit...

Page 40: ...e indicator to flash briefly move the stalk up or down without it clicking into position When you let it go it will return to its origi nal position RIGHT HAND STALK The right hand stalk brings togeth...

Page 41: ...h A is pressed It does not matter what po sition the ignition key is in When these lights are on indicator light r flashes on the instrument pan el Press the switch again to turn the lights off fig 41...

Page 42: ...off when the ignition key is turned to STOP If required you will need to turn them on again the next time you start the engine FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH fig 44 This is a safety cut out which comes into play...

Page 43: ...e the car is stationary ODDMENT BOX fig 46 The oddment box is fitted with a lock Position 1 lock engaged Position 2 lock released Lift flap to open CEILING LIGHT UNIT fig 47 The light comes on automat...

Page 44: ...Press the two tabs A fig 49 and pull upwards to remove SUN VISORS fig 50 These are positioned to the sides of the driving mirror They can swing up or down There is a vanity mirror with pro tective fla...

Page 45: ...NG where fitted fig 52 From the outside When the doors are closed insert and turn the key in the lock of one of the doors From the inside When the doors are closed press device B Opening by hand from...

Page 46: ...on the central console They control the following when the ignition key is at MAR A left window opening B left window closing C right window closing D right window opening If a button is pressed on t...

Page 47: ...e sun visors 2 Grip the handles lower them turn them towards the inside of the car fig 54 and raise the front part of the hood from the windscreen tran som 3 Lower both the side windows or keep the do...

Page 48: ...tire length when you have finished 7 With the whole hood folded in side the hood compartment press the framework and turn the fastener from position 1 fig 57 to position 2 so that it hooks onto the fr...

Page 49: ...ed and pull it right to the front of the car so you can close the hood compartment cover fig 59 Make sure the catch on the cover has caught properly 5 Rest the rear of the hood on the hood compartment...

Page 50: ...car to a Fiat Dealer ship FITTING 1 Make sure the hard top s fitting handles on the windscreen transom are turned inwards 2 Remove the side inner panels A fig 62 from the hard top covering by unscrewi...

Page 51: ...side panels A fig 66 from the hard top s upholstery by un doing fixing screws B 3 Disconnect the heated rear win dow s electrical connector from the connector located under the left side panel 4 Push...

Page 52: ...mperforated plastic as it will not allow any moisture on the hard top to evaporate HEATED REAR WINDOW The device only works when the ig nition key is at MAR Press the but ton A fig 68 on the hard top...

Page 53: ...A and B as shown in the figure Then fasten knobs F on the sup porting bracket screw 5 Fasten the knobs F so to lock the wind stop in position The wind stop will not prevent open ing and closing the ho...

Page 54: ...t edge and at the same time release support rod A fig 74 from its clip 4 Place the tip of the support rod in recess B of the bonnet fig 73 P5S00617m fig 72 P5S00670m Check the fasteners after the firs...

Page 55: ...to matically Always make sure the bon net is closed properly so it will not open while the vehicle is moving WARNING fig 74 P5S10039m If repairs need to be carried out inside the engine com partment w...

Page 56: ...oth er road users This is also covered by a specific law To ensure you and oth er drivers have the best visibility con ditions when travelling with the head lights on the headlights must be set prope...

Page 57: ...ou have never driven a vehicle with ABS before you should practice using the system on slippery terrain obviously with the necessary safety precautions and keeping to the High way Code of the country...

Page 58: ...pace possible under the current road conditions WARNING The car is fitted with an electronic braking device EBD If the and x warning light turn on at the same time this means that there is an EBD syst...

Page 59: ...mmediately af terwards A passenger not wearing the seat belt may crash into the bag before it is fully inflated In this case the protec tion is considerably decreased The airbag as a consequence is no...

Page 60: ...ich can be reached by opening the passenger side door with the ignition key The switch has two positions 1 Passenger side airbag on posi tion ON P instrument panel warn ing light off Do not carry chil...

Page 61: ...erning the airbag system must exclu sively be carried out at a Fiat Dealership If you are having the car scrapped have the airbag system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first If the car changes hands...

Page 62: ...that the airbag is free to inflate during a head on col lision and protect you from serious injury Do not drive with your body bending towards the steering wheel but sit in an upright position with yo...

Page 63: ...nabling to read error codes stored in the control unit to gether with a set of specific engine di agnosis and operation parameters This inspection can be also carried out by traffic control agents IMP...

Page 64: ...g and ten pin connector A fig 79 to power and connect to the dual function speaker and connection to dual function aerial B located in the front part of the central tunnel To ac cess the components re...

Page 65: ...archetta s pollution control devices make it essential to use only unleaded petrol However to avoid accidents the hole for the petrol pump nozzle is too small to accommodate the nozzle of petrol pumps...

Page 66: ...t The air tight cap can cause a slight in crease in pressure inside the fuel tank A suction noise when removing the cap is therefore perfectly normal The cap can be positioned directly on the flap whi...

Page 67: ...h environ mentally friendly substances DEVICES FOR REDUCING PETROL ENGINE EMISSIONS Three way catalytic converter catalytic exhaust pipe Carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and unburned hydrocarbons are t...

Page 68: ...ply to an exclusive Fiat barchetta feature You are there fore strongly recommended to pay the closest atten tion to this section for helpful hints on optimum dri ving practices and usage of the car th...

Page 69: ...fect the functioning and reliability of the engine this par ticular timing system has been select ed for the Fiat barchetta engine to reduce the number of maintenance interventions necessary IMPORTANT...

Page 70: ...tion In an emergency Do not bump start by pushing towing or coast ing downhill This way of starting could cause a rush of fu el into the catalytic exhaust pipe and damage it beyond repair A quick burs...

Page 71: ...ica tor light x comes on To release the handbrake 1 Slightly lift the handbrake and press release button A 2 Keep the button pressed in and lower the lever Instrument panel in dicator light x will go...

Page 72: ...remature wearing of the gear box internal components fig 2 P5S00679m SAFE DRIVING In designing the Fiat barchetta Fiat has made every effort to come up with a car able to provide driver and pas senger...

Page 73: ...ssen ger airbag is fitted make sure it is facing forwards and position the car seat as far back as possible Do not eat a heavy meal before travelling Light eating will help keep your reflexes prompt A...

Page 74: ...ertain medicines is dangerous for both you and other road users WARNING Always fasten your seat belt and ensure your pas senger does the same Travelling with the seat belts unfastened in creases the r...

Page 75: ...vice to follow if it is raining Reduce speed and keep a greater safety distance from the cars in front If it is raining particularly heavily visibility is also reduced In these cas es switch on the di...

Page 76: ...me tips for driving in these conditions Keep your speed down Use chains if the roads are covered in snow refer to the Snow chains paragraph in this section Mainly use the engine brake and under all ci...

Page 77: ...the resistance to the rolling movement of the tyre is greater In this state tyre wear is increased and car handling suf fers which will affect safety Unnecessary loads Do not travel with too much lug...

Page 78: ...ry actions Avoid revving the engine when stopped at traffic lights or before switching off the engine and avoid dou bling the clutch as these actions have no purpose on modern cars and only increase c...

Page 79: ...ore a fundamental rule for driving that is easy on your pock et and on the environment too The first step to take is to follow the Service Schedule to the letter Use only unleaded petrol in petrol eng...

Page 80: ...able electrical system for towing a cara van or trailer Have the tow hitch fit ted by an expert who will issue spe cific documentation for use on roads Fit special and or additional rearview mirrors i...

Page 81: ...chains after driving some twenty to thirty metres Do not use snow chains with 195 55 R15 84V or 195 45 R16 80V tyres as the chains are likely to interfere with the plastic wheelarch es Use only low p...

Page 82: ...it at intervals Check battery charge once a month Do not drain the engine cooling system IMPORTANT If the car is fitted with an electronic car alarm turn off the alarm with the remote control and dea...

Page 83: ...outside aerial produces elec tromagnetic RF fields if these are amplified by the resonance inside the passenger compartment they may not only result in a potential health hazard or poor functioning o...

Page 84: ...mind you that in addition to the Owner Handbook you have also been provided with the WARRANTY BOOKLET where you will find details of all the services Fiat can provide should you find yourself in diffi...

Page 85: ...rator pedal and keep it there until the warning lamp U lights up for four seconds and then goes out again Release the accelerator pedal 5 The warning lamp U will start flashing again when the lamp has...

Page 86: ...sion of the vehicle to be started IMPORTANT Do not connect the two negative terminals directly sparks could ignite the explosive gas output from the battery If the other battery is fitted in a vehicle...

Page 87: ...ep or badly surfaced road place wedges or other suitable material under the wheels to stop the vehi cle WARNING Remember that if the en gine is not running the brake booster will not work You therefor...

Page 88: ...other uses or employed to raise other models of car Under no circumstances should it be used when carrying out repairs under the vehi cle 87 WARNING An incorrectly positioned jack may cause the vehicl...

Page 89: ...ossible 2 Stop the engine and engage the handbrake 3 Engage first gear or reverse 4 Lift the boot carpet 5 Unscrew the locking device A fig 2 Lift out the tool kit and place it near the wheel to be ch...

Page 90: ...e wheel is a few cen timetres above the ground The jack handle must turn freely without touching the ground to avoid scraping your hands Do not touch the moving parts of the jack as they can cause inj...

Page 91: ...tools you have used back in their support 4 Position the support making slot A fig 9 coincide with the base of the jack 5 Do up clamp B REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL 1 Following the above procedure rai...

Page 92: ...RUCTIONS When a light is not working check that it has not fused before changing the bulb For the location of the fuses re fer to If a fuse blows in this section Before replacing a bulb that does not...

Page 93: ...ls D Halogen bulbs To remove the bulb release the clip holding the bulb in place fig 10 P5S00751m D 55W D 55W A 5W B 21W A 5W D 55W B 5W B 21W B 21W B 21W B 21W B 21W A 5W C 10W C 5W BULB TYPE fig 10...

Page 94: ...Remove the protective cap by pulling tab A downwards DIPPED HEADLIGHTS To change the halogen bulbs H1 type 12V 55W 1 Remove the protective cap by pulling tab A fig 12 downwards 2 Unhook retaining spri...

Page 95: ...55W it is necessary to op erate from below the car It is hence suggested to have the lamps replaced by Fiat Dealership FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS To replace front turn indicator lamps it is necessary...

Page 96: ...ace the bulb 5 Fit the lens on the bulb holder un til you hear it click into place then reposition the rubber protection 6 Then fit the whole assembly into the housing in the bodywork turning it sligh...

Page 97: ...tly and turning it in an anti clock wise direction THIRD BRAKE LIGHT Proceed as follows to replace a 12V P21W bulb 1 Open the tailgate 2 Loosen the two screws A fig 21 fastening the internal cover 3 T...

Page 98: ...ith screw A REAR FOGLIGHTS fig 24 1 Undo screw A securing the lens assembly 2 Turn bulb holder B in an anti clockwise direction and remove it 3 Remove the bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning i...

Page 99: ...tubular 12V 5W bulb remove the lens by pressing it on its two short sides and pulling it down wards IF A FUSE BLOWS GENERAL fig 28 If an electrical device is not working check whether the respective...

Page 100: ...fig 29 P5S00741m Never replace a broken fuse with anything other than a new fuse Always use a fuse of the same colour To locate the fuse refer to the table on the following pages Never under any circu...

Page 101: ...You will find tongs D for removing the fuses inside the fusebox Fuses under the left side of the dashboard fig 31 fig 30 P5S00740m fig 31 P5S10026m fig 33 P5S10047m fig 32 P5S10046m fig 34 P5S00691m F...

Page 102: ...10 Protected device Ampere Fuse number Location Direction indicators Front right hand side light Front left hand side light Right hand taillight Left hand taillight Right hand dipped beam headlight L...

Page 103: ...indicator warning light Hazard light warning light Rear fog light warning light Instrument panel light Digital clock light Cigar lighter light Window winder light Fog light rear fog light switch light...

Page 104: ...m Electric window winders Electric window winder geared motors Windscreen washer motor Windscreen washer pump Mirror adjustment device Radiator fan versions with heater Radiator fan low speed versions...

Page 105: ...elay power Radiator fan relay Manual climate control system compressor relay Climate control system compressor relay energy Phase variator solenoid valve Radiator fan relay energy Fuel pump relay ener...

Page 106: ...as follows 1 Disconnect the electrical system terminals from the battery posts IMPORTANT If the car is fitted with an electronic car alarm use the remote control to turn the alarm off with the remote...

Page 107: ...mstances should a battery charger be used to start the en gine it could damage the elec tronic systems and in particular the control units governing igni tion and fuel feed The jack is used solely for...

Page 108: ...etween them as shown in fig 35 Be very careful that the arms of the jack do not force on the bodywork or the side trim Adjust the jack arms correctly and if necessary insert a wooden or rubber block W...

Page 109: ...Before screwing down the ring accurately clean the threaded pin Before starting car towing make sure whether the ring is fully screwed down WARNING Do not start the engine when towing the car WARNING...

Page 110: ...diately and take refuge behind the guard rail Remove the ignition keys of the ve hicles involved If you can smell petrol or other chemicals do not smoke and make sure all cigarettes are extinguished U...

Page 111: ...ll of plaster a packet of cotton wool a bottle of disinfectant a packet of paper handkerchiefs a pair of scissors with rounded tips a pair of tweezers two haemostatic loops It is a good idea to keep a...

Page 112: ...best way to keep your car in tip top condition for years to come and safeguard its safety features its environmentally friendly nature and its low running costs Also remember that following the servi...

Page 113: ...result in the war ranty being cancelled Scheduled Servicing is performed at all Fiat Dealerships and at pre es tablished times If it is seen that further replacements or repairs are necessary in addi...

Page 114: ...senger compartment lights oddment compartment lights instrument panel warning lights etc Check windscreen wiper washer system and adjust nozzles Check front wiper blade wear Check front disc brake wea...

Page 115: ...idge Top up fluid level engine coolant brakes windscreen washer battery etc Check timing belt conditions Replace timing belt Replace spark plugs Check engine control systems via diagnostic socket Chec...

Page 116: ...check and top up as necessary coolant level brake fluid level power steering fluid level electrolyte level windscreen washer liquid level tyre condition and pressure We advise you to use FL Selenia p...

Page 117: ...ances IMPORTANT Air cleaner If you drive your car on dirt roads change the air cleaner more frequently than specified in the Service Schedule If you are in doubt about how often the engine oil or the...

Page 118: ...ping up they are all mutually incompati ble and could damage the vehicle fig 1 1 Engine oil 2 Battery 3 Brake fluid 4 Windscreen washer fluid 5 Engine coolant 6 Power steering fluid Do not smoke while...

Page 119: ...ark The oil level must never exceed the MAX mark ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION When the vehicle is new the engine has to be run in engine oil consump tion can only be considered stable af ter travelling 5 00...

Page 120: ...A 50 50 mixture of PARAFLU11 and distilled water gives freeze pro tection to 35 C Do not add oil with dif ferent specifications from the oil already in the en gine IMPORTANT After adding or changing t...

Page 121: ...voir cap when the engine is cold and the car is on level ground Before checking clean the dipstick screw the cap tightly onto the reser voir unscrew it again and check the level When the oil is hot th...

Page 122: ...AKE FLUID fig 6 From time to time check the instru ment panel warning light by pressing the reservoir cover with the ignition key at MAR instrument warning pan el light x should come on On versions fi...

Page 123: ...out the filter element B to be replaced Have the filter element replaced at a Fiat Dealership fig 7 P5S00719m Brake fluid is poisonous and very corrosive In the event of accidental contact wash the e...

Page 124: ...am age the battery beyond repair crack the casing and spill all the liquid For the recharging of the battery see the In an emergency section fig 8 P5S00690m POLLEN FILTER where fitted Have the filter...

Page 125: ...heft system etc visit a Fiat Dealership The staff of experts besides suggest ing the most suitable accessories in the Lineaccessori range will also check whether the car electrical system can support...

Page 126: ...test battery chargers can in fact gen erate voltages of up to 20V Never start the engine with a bat tery charger Always use another bat tery Be particularly careful when con necting the battery to the...

Page 127: ...nt for keeping the engine efficient and polluting emissions down The appearance of the spark plug if examined by an expert eye is a good way of pin pointing a malfunction even if it has nothing to do...

Page 128: ...the origin of which you are not certain about The Fiat barchetta uses Tubeless tyres Under no circumstances use an inner tube with these tyres If you replace a tyre it is a good idea to change the inf...

Page 129: ...ESSIONAL SC 35 is recommend ed Change the blades if the rubber edge is warped or worn out You should in any case change them approximately once a year To ensure the front and rear tyres all wear evenl...

Page 130: ...in the reser voir see Checking fluid levels in this chapter Then make sure that the holes in the nozzles fig 12 are not clogged up Use a pin for this if necessary The jets of the windscreen washer are...

Page 131: ...eel 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 ca pacity Spraying plast...

Page 132: ...e 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...

Page 133: ...uids used while washing IMPORTANT The car should be washed while the engine is cold and with the ignition key at STOP After washing the car make sure that the various protections e g rubber boots and...

Page 134: ...damage it and scratch the rear window In addition the cleaning compounds and addi tives could have a negative effect and spoil the hood s appearance IMPORTANT Do not use petrol stain removers benzol...

Page 135: ...a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner Rub the seats with a rag moistened in a solution of water and neutral de tergent CLEANING LEATHER SEATS Remove the dry dirt with a buck skin or very slightly moist cl...

Page 136: ...tity card A document that introduces the car and ex plains in technical jargon all the features that go together to make the Fiat barchetta a model designed to give you superlative driving satisfacti...

Page 137: ...weight on first front axle H Maximum vehicle weight on sec ond rear axle I Engine model code L Body version code M Number for spares N Smoke opacity index for diesel engines The plate is fastened to...

Page 138: ...data A Paint manufacturer B Colour name C Fiat colour code D Respray and touch up code fig 4 P5S00687m ENGINE GENERAL FEATURES Engine Code Cycle Number and layout of cylinders Number of valves per cyl...

Page 139: ...in formation about combustion provid ed by the Lambda sensor Firing order 1 3 4 2 Spark plugs Champion RC10YCC NGK BKR6EZ LUBRICATION Forced fed with gear pump with pressure relief valve incorporated...

Page 140: ...BS sys tem where fitted Automatic take up of clearance due to friction lining wear Electronic brake corrector EBD sys tem HANDBRAKE Controlled by a lever working me chanically on the rear brake callip...

Page 141: ...g of a tubular cross structure and two pressed steel long members weld ed to it STEERING Energy absorbing jointed steering column with rake adjustment system Permanently lubricated rack and pin ion co...

Page 142: ...Do not use snow chains with 195 55 R15 84V or 195 45 R16 80V tyres as the chains are likely to interfere with the plastic wheelarches Use only low profile chains with 185 55 R15 81H tyres maximum hei...

Page 143: ...142 fig 5 P5S00712m DIMENSIONS Boot volume VDA standard 165 dm3 Height is with the car unladen Dimensions in mm...

Page 144: ...brakes trailer without brakes Maximum load on the ball joint trailer with brakes If special equipment is fitted tow hitch etc the unladen weight increases thus reducing the payload as specified in th...

Page 145: ...liquid reservoir For temperatures lower than 20 C we recommend using SELENIA PERFORMER SAE 5W 30 CAPACITIES litres kg 50 about 5 6 2 3 7 3 3 4 0 3 6 4 7 4 2 1 98 1 8 1 0 0 9 0 55 2 2 Fuel required Rec...

Page 146: ...lubricants SELENIA 20K SELENIA PERFORMER Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use for best car operation SAE 10W 40 synthetic based multigrade oil exceeding ACEA A3 96 CCMC G5 and API SJ specif...

Page 147: ...CUNA NC 956 01 Protective with anti freeze action for inhibited mono ethylene glycol based cooling systems CUNA NC 956 16 Alcohol and surfactants mixture CUNA NC 956 II Recommended fluids and lubrican...

Page 148: ...calculated as approximately 37 of the urban cycle and approximately 63 of the extra urban cycle IMPORTANT Road and traffic conditions weather driving style fit tings and accessories load special de vi...

Page 149: ...URE COLD TYRE PRESSURES bar If the tyre is warm the pressure must be 0 3 bar above the pressure specified Tyre Front Rear Spare wheel 195 55 R15 84V 2 4 2 0 2 8 195 45 R16 80V 2 4 2 0 2 8 185 55 R15 8...

Page 150: ...essive To ensure child safety the child safety seats offered by Lineaccessori Fiat meet the requirements of the Eu ropean standards currently in force You can find accessories from the Fiat line descr...

Page 151: ...or 3 Front right ground 4 Diagnostic socket 5 Optional device protection fuse box 6 Radio frequency receiver 7 Electronic alarm on led 8 Electronic alarm control unit 9 Bonnet switch 10 Boot switch 11...

Page 152: ...trol adjustable cap C Bonnet open signal switch D Right door open left door open and boot open signal switch E Electronic alarm control unit in the engine compartment F Electronic alarm on warning led...

Page 153: ...NC 438 40 table For the electric connection a 7 pole 12 Volt coupling must be used CU NA UNI 9128 The electric coupling must be fixed on a special mount to be attached to the ball coupling The electri...

Page 154: ...5S00722m The tow hitch must be anchored to the body by trimming the grille in the centre part of the rear bumper IMPORTANT A clearly visible plate of a suitable size and made of suitable material sayi...

Page 155: ...the fuse box for powering the trailer s rear foglights 5 Left hand taillight 6 Right hand taillight 7 Rear left earth point 8 Seven pole socket 9 Relay for the power supply of the trailer s rear left...

Page 156: ...chased When the hard top is bought from Lineaccessori Fiat pin seats and fixing screws are also supplied The seats must be fixed to the rear pillars that have 2 threaded holes and can be left in place...

Page 157: ...ustria CEPTLPDD B Belgium RTT D X1238 CH Switzerland BAKOM 960331 KP D Germany GI27064H G121483F E Spain E01960332 E00950904 F France 96 0186 PPL 0 95 0327 PPL 0 GB Great Britain 11699 GR Greece Y ME...

Page 158: ...157 B Z T G129 050H ministerie van verkeer en waterstaat NL 96080670 B Z T G127 064H B Z T G121 483F ART Attest Conforme Professionnel atc date pres Radiocom Priv es France 960330 PPL 0 31 07 96 TRW...

Page 159: ...96040274 E D G Tel E01960332 E D G Tel E00950904 ART Attest Conforme Professionnel atc date pres Radiocom Priv es France 960186 PPL 0 17 04 96 TRW ART Attest Conforme Professionnel atc date pres Radio...

Page 160: ...er 66 Ceiling light 42 bulb replacement 98 Cellular phone setup 63 Central door locking 44 Cheap running 78 Children safety 24 Cigar lighter 43 Climate control system 36 controls 36 maintenance 130 Cl...

Page 161: ...ent light 98 Glove compartment 42 Handbrake 70 139 Hard top 49 155 Hazard lights 40 Head restraints 19 Headlights beam slant 55 front fog light slant 55 Heating and ventilation 34 Hood 46 133 Identifi...

Page 162: ...115 scheduled service 112 Service Schedule 113 Side taillights controls 38 front bulb replacement 93 rear bulb replacement 96 Snow tyres 80 141 Spark plugs 126 Specifications 135 Speedometer 28 Start...

Page 163: ...ng lights 30 31 32 33 Weights 143 Wheel geometry toe in 140 Wheel rims 141 Wheels changing a wheel 88 spare 141 Wind stop 51 Window cleaning 132 Windscreen washer controls 40 fluid level 120 Windscree...

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Page 165: ...imum performance and maxi mum protection SELENIA 20K Top quality fuel economy API SJ specification oil for normally aspirated turbocharged or multi valve petrol engines It saves up to 2 on fuel and gi...

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Page 169: ...After Sales Assistenza Tecnica Ingegneria Assistenziale Largo Senatore G Agnelli 5 10040 Volvera Torino Italia Print no 603 45 576 III 2003 1st Edition Printed by Satiz Turin Italy Coordinamento Edit...

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