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75F087

License plate light

Luggage compartment light

79J015

(2)

63J127

(1)

63J106

High-mount stop light (if equipped)

To remove a high-mounted stop light
housing the following procedure:

❒

Open the tailgate, and remove the nuts
(

) as shown in the illustration.

(3)

(4)

63J107

63J108

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Close the tailgate. Remove a high-
mounted stop light housing (

) from

the tailgate.

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Pushing the unguiform prongs (

) to-

ward inside and remove the bulb hold-
er (

❒

Replace the bulbs.

To install a high-mounted stop light
housing in the reverse order of re-
moval.

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Summary of Contents for SEDICI

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Page 2: ...regarding the driving of your vehicle to help you derive the maximum from your Fiat SEDICI technological features What s more every single component of the Fiat SEDICI is fully recyclable At the end of your vehicle s useful lifespan any Fiat Dealership will be pleased to make arrangements for your vehicle to be recycled and nature benefits in two ways there s no pol lution from waste disposal and ...

Page 3: ...c at particular ly favourable prices contribute to safeguard the environ ment by reducing scrapping operations and the disposal of removed materials FIAT ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS These spare parts ensure the reliability and technological quality needed to trav el safely Designed on the basis of the same project of the components fitted on the vehicle the original spare parts undergo very harsh tests b...

Page 4: ... lock pillar Tire changing tools See Section 4 Spare tire See Section 8 Fuel See Section 1 Tire pressure LHD See tire information label on driver s door lock pillar Battery See Section 8 Engine coolant See Section 8 Engine hood See Section 4 Engine oil and filter See Section 8 LHD Left Hand Drive RHD Right Hand Drive RHD LHD 001 008 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 05 Pagina 3 ...

Page 5: ...ERY LABEL SYMBOL MEANINGS 79J001 No smoking no naked flames no sparks Shield eyes Keep away from children Battery acid Note operating instructions Explosive gas 001 008 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 05 Pagina 4 ...

Page 6: ...cial information the symbol and the words WARNING IMPORTANT and NOTE have special meanings These special meanings apply except when laws or reg ulations require that the signal words be used with a different meaning Pay special attention to the messages high lighted by these signal words FOREWORD This manual should be considered a per manent part of the vehicle and should re main with the vehicle ...

Page 7: ...chnician for advice on installing such mobile communication equipment The circle with a slash in this manual means Don t do this or Don t let this happen MODIFICATION WARNING Do not modify this vehicle Modification could adverse ly affect safety handling perfor mance or durability and may violate governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance prob lems resulting from modification may ...

Page 8: ...UR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY SERVICE BODY WORK CARE GENERAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLEMENT INDEX T TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 001 008 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 05 Pagina 7 ...

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Page 10: ...MENDATION 10 KEYS 11 DOOR LOCKS 12 WINDOWS 24 MIRRORS 27 SEAT ADJUSTMENT 28 ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS if equipped 30 SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 31 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM air bags if equipped 47 1 009 056 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 11 Pagina 9 ...

Page 11: ...unlead ed gasoline containing no alcohol IMPORTANT Be careful not to spill fuel containing alcohol while refueling Fuels containing alcohol can cause paint damage which is not covered under the New Ve hicle Limited Warranty DIESEL ENGINE The diesel fuel should be with Cetane In dex higher than 50 and sulfur content less than 50 ppm parts per million You should use the diesel fuel conformable to EN...

Page 12: ...es near the fuel filler hole as there is a danger of fire Do not bend too close to the hole either so as not to breathe in harmful vapours WARNING Fiat CODE Immobilizer System if equipped This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft by electronically disabling the engine starting system The engine can be started only with your vehicle s original immobilizer ignition key which has an elect...

Page 13: ...cks This immobilizer system model 5WK49181 and 5WK49182 for gasoline engine or model 5WK49183 and 5WK49184 for diesel engine are in compliance with the essential requirements and other provi sions of the Directive 1999 5 EC Ignition Key Reminder if equipped A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch when the driver s door is opened If th...

Page 14: ...tart System in this section CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM if equipped You can lock and unlock all doors in cluding the rear door simultaneously by using the key in the driver s door lock To lock all doors simultaneously insert the key in the driver s door lock and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle once To unlock all doors simultaneously insert the key in the driver s door lock a...

Page 15: ...o not activate the dead lock system if there are oc cupants in the vehicle They will be locked in the vehicle and cannot un lock the doors from inside WARNING 83E107 Rear 2 times Front DEAD LOCK SYSTEM if equipped This system is designed to help prevent tamper unlocking of the door locks You can activate this system by turning the key in the driver s door lock NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 16: ...ition keys for your ve hicle Ask your Fiat Dealership for de tails The battery life of the remote con troller is about two years but it can very depending on usage conditions KEYLESS START SYSTEM if equipped The keyless start system enables the fol lowing operations You can lock or unlock the doors by pushing the request switch on the door handle For details refer to the expla nation in this secti...

Page 17: ...the door handles once To lock all doors with the dead lock system push the request switch on one of the door handles twice within about 3 seconds 1 79J023 Do not activate the dead lock system if there are oc cupants in the vehicle They will be locked in the vehicle and cannot un lock the doors from inside WARNING To unlock a door or all doors To unlock the door only push the re quest switch on the...

Page 18: ...he remote controller is within the operating range of the driver s door re quest switch the driver s door switch can be operated but the front passen ger s door switch or rear door switch can not be operated IMPORTANT The remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument To avoid damaging the remote controller Do not expose it to impacts moisture or high temperature such as on the dashboard u...

Page 19: ...tomatically unlocked NOTE The reminder will not operate when the remote controller is on the instru ment panel in the glove box in the door pocket in the sun visor or on the floor etc Be sure that the driver always carries the remote controller Do not leave the remote controller in the vehicle when departing from the ve hicle 1 2 81A184 Type 1 Reminder function If the remote controller is not in t...

Page 20: ...e out immediately Be sure the doors are locked after you op erate the LOCK button 1 If no door is opened within about 30 sec onds after the UNLOCK button 2 is operated the doors will automatically lock again Central door locking system with the dead lock system if equipped If you want to prevent tamper unlocking of the door locks use this method When the dead lock system is activated oper ating th...

Page 21: ... avoid damaging the transmit ter remote controller Do not expose it to impacts moisture or high temperature such as on the dashboard under direct sunlight Keep the transmitter remote con troller away from magnetic objects such as a television 1 2 81A185 NOTE The maximum operating distance is about 5 meter 16 ft but this can vary depending on the surroundings espe cially near other transmitting dev...

Page 22: ...cloth in the slit of the re mote controller and pry it open Replace the battery 1 Lithium disc type CR2032 or equivalent so its terminal faces the bottom of the case as shown in the illustration Close the remote controller firmly Make sure the door locks can be op erated with the remote controller Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regula tions Do not dispose of ...

Page 23: ...d but can be opened from the out side 1 2 79J025 Be sure to place the child proof lock in the locked po sition whenever children are seated in the rear WARNING IMPORTANT Used batteries are harm ful to the environment They should be disposed of as specified by law in the spe cial containers provided or take them to a Fiat Dealership which will deal with their disposal After engaging the child lock ...

Page 24: ...r to Folding Rear Seats sec tion for details on how to fold the rear seat forward 1 79J026 Always make sure that the rear door is closed and latched securely Completely closing the rear door helps prevent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident Completely closing it also helps keep exhaust gas es from entering the vehicle WARNING Push open the rear door from inside...

Page 25: ...ws can only be oper ated when the ignition switch is in the ON position Driver s side type A WINDOWS MANUAL WINDOW CONTROL if equipped Raise or lower the door windows by turn ing the handle located on the door panel 60G010 009 056 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 12 Pagina 24 ...

Page 26: ...river s side type B To open a window push the top part of the switch and to close the window lift up the top part of the switch The driver s window has an auto down feature for added convenience at toll booths or drive through restaurants for example This means you can open the window without holding the window switch in the Down position Press the driver s window switch completely down and releas...

Page 27: ...should always lock the passenger s window opera tion when there are children in the ve hicle Children can be seriously in jured if they get part of their body caught by the window during opera tion To avoid injuring an occupant by win dow entrapment be sure no part of the occupant s body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric win dows when closing them Always remove the ignition key ...

Page 28: ...the mirror with the selector set to the day position WARNING Only use the night position if it is necessary to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you Be aware that in this po sition you may not be able to see some objects that could be seen in the day position WARNING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the m...

Page 29: ...tor switch to the cen ter position to help prevent unintend ed adjustment SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2 4 3 1 1 3 2 4 79J034 Only make adjustments when the vehicle is stationary WARNING To avoid excessive seat belt slack which reduces the ef fectiveness of the seat belts as a safe ty device make sure that the seats are adjusted before the seat belts are fastened WARNING Check that the seat is firmly locked in...

Page 30: ...r rearward After adjustment try to move the seat for ward and rearward to ensure that it is se curely latched 79J114 79J055 79J056 All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving or seat belt effective ness may be reduced Seat belts are designed to offer maximum protec tion when seatbacks are in the up right position WARNING To adjust the seatback angle of front seats pull up th...

Page 31: ...EAD RESTRAINTS if equipped Head restraints are designed to help re duce the risk of neck injuries in the case of an accident Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears If this is not possible for very tall passengers adjust the head restraint as high as possible 75F123 63J015 Remember that the head re straints should be a...

Page 32: ...s at All Times WARNING An air bag supplements or adds to the frontal crash protection offered by seat belts The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times whether or not an air bag is mounted at their seating po sition to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash WARNING 65D231 65D360 Above the pelvis Never allow persons to ri...

Page 33: ... hard or breakable objects in your pockets or on your clothing If an accident oc curs objects such as glasses pens etc under the seat belt can cause injury WARNING Never use the same seat belt on more than one occupant and never attach a seat belt over an infant or child being held on an oc cupant s lap Such seat belt use could cause serious injury in the event of an accident Periodically inspect ...

Page 34: ... mild soap and water For children if the shoulder belt irri tates the neck or face move the child closer to the center of the vehicle All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced Seat belts are designed to offer max imum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position WARNING 60A038 Sit up straight and fully back Low on hips 60A...

Page 35: ...gned so a latch plate can not be inserted into the wrong buckle Safety reminder To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt upward through the latch plate The length of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts it self to allow f...

Page 36: ...is buckled If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt and later unbuckles the seat belt the reminder system will be activated from step 1 or step 2 according to the vehi cle s speed When the vehicle s speed is below about 15 km h the reminder will start from step 1 When the vehicle s speed is above about 15 km h the re minder will start from step 2 The reminder will be automatically can celed ...

Page 37: ...er belt rides on the center of the outboard shoulder To adjust the shoulder anchor height slide the anchor up or down while pulling the lock knob out After adjustment make sure that the anchor is securely locked 64J198 Be sure that the shoulder belt is positioned on the cen ter of the outside shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoul der Misadjustment ...

Page 38: ...t belts to make sure they work properly and are not dam aged Check the webbing buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and guide loops Replace any seat belts which do not work properly or are damaged 65D209S Be sure to inspect all seat belt assemblies after any col lision Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision other than a very minor one should be re placed even if damage to...

Page 39: ...r s seat adjust the passenger s seat as far back as possi ble 79J221 79J222 79J223 Child restraint Booster seat If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger air bag do not install a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger s seat If the passenger s air bag inflates a child in a rear facing child restraint could be killed or seriously injured The back of a rear facing child re strai...

Page 40: ...the child in the restraint system ac cording to the manufacturer s in structions WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with side air bags do not in stall a child restraint in the front pas senger s seat If the passenger s side air bag inflates a child in a child re straint could be severely injured WARNING In an accident or sudden stop the rear seat armrest if equipped could fall forward If there is...

Page 41: ...n or other site Front Rear Rear Intermediate Intermediate Passenger Outboard Center Outboard Center group 0 up to 10 kg group 0 up to 13 kg group 1 9 to 18 kg group 2 15 to 25 kg group 3 22 to 36 kg Key of letters to be inserted in the above table U suitable for universal category restraints approved for use in this mass group UF suitable for forward facing universal category restraints approved f...

Page 42: ... kg group 0 up to 13 kg group 1 9 to 18 kg group 2 15 to 25 kg group 3 22 to 36 kg 1 For the child restraint system which do not carry the ISO XX size class identification A to G for the applicable mass group the car manu facturer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child restraint system s recommended for each position Key of letters to be inserted in the above table IUF suitable for ISOFI...

Page 43: ...the rear seat outboard seat ing positions for securing a ISOFIX type of child restraints with the connecting bars The lower anchorages are located where the rear of the seat cushion meets the bot tom of the seatback 79J058 Be sure to install the ISOFIX type of child restraint s in the only outboard seating positions not in the central position for rear seat WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 44: ...he child restraint toward the an chorages so that the connecting bar tips are partially hooked to the anchorages Use your hands to confirm the position Here is a general instruction Pull upward on the rear head restraint to the most upper position IMPORTANT Before installing a child re straint system in the rear seat raise the head restraint to the most upper position If possible fold the seatback...

Page 45: ...g bars Make sure they are securely latched by trying to move the child restraint system in all di rections especially forward Return the seatback if folded Attach the top strap referring to In stallation of Child Restraint with Top Strap section below if equipped INSTALLATION OF CHILD RESTRAINT WITH TOP STRAP Some child restraint systems require the use of a top strap Top strap anchor brack ets ar...

Page 46: ...lt at the bottom part If the letters p and or PRE appear as il lustrated your vehicle is equipped with the seat belt pretensioner system You can use the pretensioner seat belts in the same manner as ordinary seat belts Read this section and the Supplemental Restraint System air bags section to learn more about the pretensioner sys tem The seat belt pretensioner system works with the SUPPLEMENTAL R...

Page 47: ...of pretensioners or could ren der the pretensioner inoperative Ei ther of these two conditions may re sult in personal injury WARNING To prevent damage or unintended activa tion of the pretensioners be sure the bat tery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the LOCK position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your Fiat Do not touch pretensioner s...

Page 48: ... death in the event of a collision WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with a Supple mental Restraint System consisting of the following components in addition to a lap shoulder belt at each front seating posi tion 1 Driver s front air bag module 2 Front passenger s front air bag module 3 Side air bag module if equipped 4 Side curtain air bag module if equipped 5 Seat belt pretensioners 6 Air bag con...

Page 49: ...AG light stays on or comes on while driving the air bag system or the seat belt pretensioner system if equipped may not work properly Have the air bag system inspected by an autho rized Fiat Dealership as soon as possible 63J030 63J113 79J059 60G032 Frontal collision range Do not apply stickers or oth er objects to the steering wheel or to the air bag cover on the passenger s side or on the side r...

Page 50: ...ag is NOT a substitute for seat belts To maximize your protec tion ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS Be aware that no system can pre vent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident An air bag supplements or adds to the crash protection offered by seat belts The driver and all passengers must be properly re strained by wearing seat belts at all times whether or not an air bag is mounted at their...

Page 51: ...tify the location of the side air bags Air bag plate The plate is located on the sun visor 63J115 77J052 AVERTISSEMENT WARNING ADVERTENCIA WARNUNG ATTENZIONE WAARSCHUWING VIGYÁZAT GB F E D I NL H DO NOT place rear facing child seat on this seat with airbag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The BACK SEAT with child restraint is the SAFEST place for children 73K021 50 009 056 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008...

Page 52: ...the front pas senger s seat If the passenger s side air bag inflates a child in a child re straint could be injured WARNING 54G026 Side collision range 54G027 Side air bags and side curtain air bags will not inflate Never rest head arms and elbows on the door on the windows and in the window bag area to prevent possible injuries during in flation phase WARNING Never lean head arms and elbows out o...

Page 53: ...if the controller judges that the side collision is severe enough it will trigger a side inflator The inflators in flate the appropriate air bags with nitro gen or argon gas The inflated air bags pro vide a cushion for your head front air bags and side curtain air bags only and upper body The air bag inflates and deflates so quickly that you may not even realize that it has activated The air bag w...

Page 54: ...ver the steering wheel or dashboard Do not place any ob jects between the air bag and the dri ver or front passenger These objects may interfere with air bag operation or may be propelled by the air bag in the event of a crash Either of these conditions may cause severe injury For vehicles with side air bags do not place seat covers on the front seats because seat covers could restrict the air bag...

Page 55: ...as possible Special procedures are required for ser vicing or replacing an air bag For that rea son only an authorized Fiat Dealership should be allowed to service or replace your air bags Please remind anyone who services your Fiat that it has air bags Service on or around air bag components or wiring must be performed only by an authorized Fiat Dealership Improper ser vice could result in uninte...

Page 56: ...air bags or preten sioners is triggered in the event of an impact in this case failure to come into action cannot be considered as a sign that the system is not working properly WARNING If the vehicle has been stolen or an attempt to steal it has been made if it has been subjected to vandals or floods have the air bag system checked by Fiat Dealership WARNING Do not wash the seat back rest with pr...

Page 57: ...Do not hook rigid objects to the coat hooks and to the support handles WARNING 56 009 056 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 14 Pagina 56 ...

Page 58: ...05 IGNITION SWITCH 58 LIGHTING TURN SIGNAL CONTROL LEVER 63 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER LEVER 65 REAR WINDOW WIPER WASHER SWITCH if equipped 66 TILT STEERING LOCK LEVER if equipped 67 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS if equipped 68 HORN 68 2 057 068 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 17 Pagina 57 ...

Page 59: ...be turned to the LOCK posi tion only when the gearshift lever is in the P Park position To release the steering lock insert the key and turn it clockwise to one of the other positions If you have trouble turning the key to unlock the steering try turning the steering wheel slightly to the right or left while turning the key 65D367 To avoid possible injury do not operate controls by reaching throug...

Page 60: ...r to engage the handbrake and if the vehicle is parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear If the vehicle is facing downhill engage the reverse gear Never leave unsuper vised children in the vehicle WARNING Never remove the ignition key while the vehicle is mov ing The steering wheel would auto matically lock as soon as you try to turn it This also applies when the ve hicle is being towed WAR...

Page 61: ...door pocket in the sun visor or on the floor VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS START SYSTEM The ignition switch can be operated when the remote controller is in the vehicle ex cept the rear luggage area To turn the ignition switch push the switch first NOTE You must push in the ignition switch to turn it from the LOCK posi tion to the ACC position To return to the LOCK position from the ACC po sition turn the ...

Page 62: ...our positions ACC 2 Accessories such as the radio can oper ate but the engine is off ON 3 This is the normal operating position All electrical systems are on START 4 This is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor The switch should be released from this position as soon as the engine starts LOCK 1 This is the normal parking position It is the only position in which the key can...

Page 63: ...e than 15 seconds at a time For diesel engine model do not use the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait 15 seconds before trying again If the engine does not start after several at tempts check the fuel and ignition sys tems or consult your Fiat Dealership Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position if the engine is not run ning as the battery ...

Page 64: ...ere are three positions OFF 1 all lights are off 3 2 Front parking lights tail lights li cense plate light and instrument lights are on but headlights are off 1 3 Front parking lights tail lights li cense plate light instrument lights and head lights are on With the headlights on push the lever for ward to switch to the high beams main beams or pull the lever toward you to switch to the low beams ...

Page 65: ...you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way and holding it there The lever will return to its normal position when you release it REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH To turn the rear fog light on twist the knob as shown in the illustration with the head light switch in the third position When the rear fog light is on an indicator light on the instrument cluster will come on Do not turn the rear f...

Page 66: ...eady high speed To turn off the wipers move the lever back to the OFF position Move the lever up and hold it to the MIST position the windshield wipers will turn on continuously at low speed IMPORTANT Never use the window wiper to remove ice or snow from the windscreen In these conditions the wiper is submitted to excessive effort that re sults in motor protection cutting in and wiper operation in...

Page 67: ...stored contact Fiat Dealership IMPORTANT Clear ice or snow from the rear window and rear wiper blade before using the rear wiper Accumulated ice or snow could prevent the wiper blade from moving causing damage to the wiper mo tor 63J304 Wiper Washer Intermittent wiper IMPORTANT To help prevent damage to the windshield wiper and washer system components you should take the follow ing precautions Do...

Page 68: ... the steering wheel height while the vehicle is moving or you could lose control of the vehicle WARNING Any adjustment of the steer ing wheel position must be carried out only with the vehicle sta tionary and the engine turned off WARNING It is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after market operation involving steering system or steering column modifica tions e g installation of anti thef...

Page 69: ...h the ignition switch in any po sition 79J060 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS if equipped You can control basic functions of the au dio system with the switches on the steer ing wheel For details refer to Audio Systems in the INSTRUMENT PANEL section 79J073 057 068 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 18 Pagina 68 ...

Page 70: ...H if equipped 86 HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH if equipped 87 HEATED REAR WINDOW AND HEATED OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS if equipped SWITCH 88 ILLUMINATION CANCEL SWITCH if equipped 89 FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH if equipped 89 CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY if equipped 90 GLOVE BOX 91 INFORMATION DISPLAY Type I if equipped 91 INFORMATION DISPLAY Type II if equipped 94 CLOCK if equipped 98 HEATING AND AIR CONDI...

Page 71: ...uipped 7 Heater control panel 8 Audio if equipped 9 Cigarette lighter ashtray or storage area 10 Hood release 11 Center ventilator 12 Side ventilator 13 Side defroster 14 Glove box 15 Fuse box 16 Air bag if equipped 17 Information display 12 13 13 13 3 16 1 4 11 5 17 8 16 12 13 15 10 6 2 9 7 14 12 13 13 13 3 16 1 4 11 5 17 8 16 12 13 15 10 6 2 7 14 9 79J037 Right hand drive Left hand drive 069 128...

Page 72: ...T CLUSTER 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Trip meter 3 Odometer Trip meter selector knob 4 Tachometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Temperature gauge 7 Warning and indicator lights 79J179 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 57 Pagina 71 ...

Page 73: ...TART position The light comes on when the parking brake is engaged with the ignition switch in the ON position The light comes on when under either or both of above two conditions The light also comes on when the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below the specified level Remember that stopping dis tance may be longer you may have to push harder on the ped al and the pedal may go down far t...

Page 74: ...ving your ABS system is equipped with the rear brake force con trol function Proportioning valve func SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT if equipped ESP is a registered trademark of Daim lerChrysler AG This light blinks 5 times per second when one of the ESP systems other than ABS is activated If this light blinks drive care fully When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on briefly ...

Page 75: ...ht must be reset to monitor the next oil change timing properly To reset the light consult your Fiat Dealership 50G051A 66J031 66J032 This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out when the engine is started The light will come on and remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on brie...

Page 76: ...ion control system A malfunction in dicator light is provided on the instrument cluster to indicate when it is necessary to have the emission control system serviced The malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to ON or START and goes out when the engine is started CHARGING LIGHT 50G052A This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and go...

Page 77: ...o inspect the system FIAT CODE SYSTEM LIGHT IMMOBILIZER if equipped 65D239 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position this light comes on to let you know the light is working If this light blinks with the ignition switch turned to ON there may be something wrong with the immobilizer system If this light blinks with the ignition switch turned to ON the engine will not start NOTE If this ...

Page 78: ...MPORTANT The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the entire injection system and cause irregular engine operation If the warning light turns on contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the system re lieved If the above indications come on immediately after refuelling water has probably been poured into the tank turn the engine off immediately and contact Fi...

Page 79: ...tion switch for ve hicle with the keyless start system this light will come on in blue or red If this light comes on in blue you can turn the ignition switch without using an ignition key If this light comes on in red you can not turn the ignition switch without us ing an ignition key For details refer to Ig nition Switch in the STEERING COL UMN CONTROLS section If this light blinks in red it remi...

Page 80: ... are turned on 79J040 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working When the 2WD 4WD switch is in the 4WD AUTO mode with the ignition switch in the ON position the light comes on and stays on If the light and the 4WD LOCK indica tor light stay on or come on simultane ously when driving there may be some thing wrong with ...

Page 81: ...ght stay on or come on simultane ously when driving there may be some thing wrong with the 4WD system Have the system inspected by an authorized Fiat Dealership NOTE When the vehicle speed is increased the 4WD LOCK mode will be changed to the 4WD AUTO mode automatically The 4WD AUTO in dicator light will come on and stay on When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position the 4WD LOCK mode i...

Page 82: ...ack of your odome ter reading and check the maintenance schedule regularly for required services Increased wear or damage to certain parts can result from failure to perform re quired services at the proper mileage in tervals 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Trip meter Indication of illumination intensity 3 Indication selector and meter illumi nation control knob Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehi...

Page 83: ...to Meter illu mination control section below for de tails on how to dim or brighten the meter illumination For details on how to use the illumination cancel switch refer to Illumination Can cel Switch in this section To reset the trip meter to zero hold in the selector knob 3 for about 2 seconds When the ignition switch is turned to ON with the lighting switch is in the OFF position the display sh...

Page 84: ...e meter illumination bright ness continue to hold in the selector knob 3 The indication will change as shown in the illustration The illumination gets dim mer then returns to the brightest condi tion after it reaches the dimmest 3 81A263 Brightest Continue to press Dimmest 79J137 Never drive with the engine speed indicator in the red zone or severe engine damage can re sult WARNING 069 128 Fiat16 ...

Page 85: ...eating is indicat ed can result in severe engine damage FUEL GAUGE When the ignition switch is in the ON position this gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fu el tank F stands for full and E stands for empty If the indicator gets off the graduation of E not character E refill the tank as soon as possible If the low fuel warning light 1 comes on fill the fuel tank imme...

Page 86: ...affic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could otherwise be come a traffic hazard 79J041 79J180 ESP OFF SWITCH if equipped ESP is a registered trademark of Daim lerChrysler AG The ESP OFF switch is located on the center console You can turn the ESP sys tems other than ABS on or off using this switch To turn off the ESP systems other than ABS push and hold the ESP OFF switch until the ES...

Page 87: ...refer to Using the 2WD 4WD Switch in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE section To turn on all of the ESP systems push the ESP OFF switch again The ESP OFF indicator light will go out For details of the ESP systems refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in the OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE sec tion 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 58 Pagina 86 ...

Page 88: ...s switch The chart below shows the ap propriate switch position for different ve hicle load conditions 80G025 Vehicle Load Condition Driver only Driver 1 passenger in front seat Driver 4 passengers No cargo Driver 4 passengers cargo added Driver full cargo Switch Position 0 0 1 2 3 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 58 Pagina 87 ...

Page 89: ...witch again NOTE This device is regulated by a timer after 15 minutes it deactivates automati cally to preserve the battery charge IMPORTANT The heated rear window and the heated outside rearview mirrors if equipped use a large amount of elec tricity Be sure to turn off after the win dow and mirrors have become clear HEATED REAR WINDOW AND HEATED OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS if equipped SWITCH When th...

Page 90: ...and the odo trip meter obtain full brightness regardless of the illumination cancel switch operation 2 When the lighting switch is either in the 2nd or 3rd position 1 If the status of the illumination can cel switch is off the audio display and the information display become dim mer and the odo trip meter bright ness changes to one preferred brightness setting For details on how to set the meter i...

Page 91: ...h it all the way into the receptacle and release it It will automatically heat up and will pop out to its normal position when it is ready for use 79J045 Front panel ashtray 79J047 Make sure tobacco is fully extinguished before closing the ashtrays Never throw waste in the ashtrays it could create a fire hazard WARNING IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the cig arette lighter socket do not use it as oth...

Page 92: ... fuel consumption GLOVE BOX To open the glove box pull the latch lever To close it push the lid until it latches securely Never drive with the glove box lid open It could cause injury if an accident occurs WARNING 79J120 1 2 3 79J061 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 58 Pagina 91 ...

Page 93: ...disappeared if you desire NOTE Unless the vehicle is moving the display will indicate CLOCK AND THERMOMETER Clock The clock is shown when the ignition switch is in the ACC position To set the clock follow the instructions below To set the hour display push the H knob a repeatedly to advance the hour display To advance the hour dis play quickly hold in the H knob a for about 1 second and continue h...

Page 94: ...ETERRENT LIGHT This light will blink with the ignition switch in the OFF or ACC position The blinking light is intended to deter theft by leading others to believe that the vehicle is equipped with a security system 63J111 You can switch the unit indication of in stantaneous fuel consumption and also you can display nothing To switch the in dication follow the instruction below Push the DISP knob ...

Page 95: ...ond and continue hold ing To set the minute display push the M knob b repeatedly to advance the minute display To advance the minute display quickly hold in the M knob b for about 1 second and continue holding 62J136 Type A For Gasoline Engine Model 62J137 Type B For Diesel Engine Model INFORMATION DISPLAY Type II if equipped 1 Clock 2 Thermometer 3 Fuel consumption 4 Theft deterrent light a H kno...

Page 96: ...u drove the vehi cle the display shows the last value of average fuel consumption Unless you reset the value of average fuel con sumption the display will show the val ue of average fuel consumption which includes average fuel consumption dur ing previous driving For details of how to reset the display refer to the explanation in this section 63J202 Type A For Gasoline Engine Model Every time you ...

Page 97: ...condition surrounding traffic condition driving condition The information display will be changed to the state of initialization when you reconnect the negative terminal to a battery 63J148 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position while holding in the DISP knob c The unit display of fu el consumption will blink the current unit Push the DISP knob c quickly to change the display as shown ...

Page 98: ...after the unit indication starts blinking the unit display will automatically stop blinking or the display will go out and the display will be turned off NOTE The value of fuel consumption shown in the display is affected by such as fol lowing conditions road condition surrounding traffic condition driving condition The information display will be changed to the state of initialization when you re...

Page 99: ...ing light is intended to deter theft by leading others to believe that the vehicle is equipped with a security system CLOCK if equipped The clock is shown when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position To set the clock follow the instructions below To set the hour display push the H knob a repeatedly to advance the hour display To advance the hour dis play quickly hold in the H knob a for a...

Page 100: ...follows manual Heating and Air Conditioning System automatic Heating and Air Condition ing System Climate Control AIR OUTLET 1 Windshield defroster outlet 2 Side defroster outlet 3 Side outlet 4 Center outlet 5 Floor outlet 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 2 2 79J064 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 58 Pagina 99 ...

Page 101: ...selector Blower speed selector 2 This is used to turn on the blower and to select blower speed by turning the selec tor Air flow selector 3 This is used to select one of the functions described below SIDE OUTLET When Open air comes out regardless of the air flow selector position 63J045 79J103 63J048 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 58 Pagina 100 ...

Page 102: ...oor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets When the temperature selector 1 is in the fully COLD position or fully HOT position however the air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side out lets will be the same temperature 79J067 79J068 Heat defrost d Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets the windshield defroster outlets the side defro...

Page 103: ...ame as for normal heating except you select RE CIRCULATED AIR If you use this heat ing method for an extended period of time the air in the vehicle can become contaminated and the windows can be come misty Therefore use this method only for quick heating and change to the normal heating method as soon as possi ble Recirculated Air g When this mode is selected the indicator light will come on outsi...

Page 104: ...T DEFROST functions NOTE If you need maximum defrosting select DEFROST and FRESH AIR turn on the A C switch set the blower speed selector to HIGH adjust the temperature selector to the HOT end and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side windows Head cooled Feet warmed heating Select BI LEVEL and FRESH AIR the temperature selector to the desired tem perature position and the blower spe...

Page 105: ...onditioning system push in the switch and the indi cator light will come on To turn off the air conditioning system push in the switch again and the indicator light will go off MAINTENANCE If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period such as during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain op timum performance and durability of your air c...

Page 106: ...light a will come on and outside air is used RECIRCULATED AIR When this mode is selected the indicator light b will come on outside air is shut out and inside air is recirculated This mode is suitable when driving through the polluted air such as a tunnel or attempt ing to quickly cool down FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are switched alternately each time the air intake selector is pushed NOTE Whe...

Page 107: ...ed air comes out of the floor outlets the windshield defroster outlets the side defroster outlets and the side outlets Air flow selector 3 AUTO h Temperature controlled air comes out of various outlets automatically 79J097 79J065 Ventilation c Temperature controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets 79J066 79J067 Heat e Temperature controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and t...

Page 108: ...mate control system off turn the blower speed selector 2 to the OFF position NOTE To find your comfortable zone start with the 22 C 72 F setting If you turn the temperature selector 1 to the highest or lowest limit the cli mate control system will operate at the maximum cooling or heating and the blower will run at nearly full speed To avoid blowing cold air in cold weath er or hot air in hot weat...

Page 109: ...mperature selector to the HOT end and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side windows If your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed it will cool faster if you open the windows briefly Even under the automatic operation you can set some of the blower speed selector air intake selector 2 and air flow selector 3 into manual mode Then the manually selected function is m...

Page 110: ...otive applications Other refrigerants are available including recycled R 12 but only R 134a should be used in your vehicle IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger ant may damage your air conditioning sys tem Use R 134a only Do not mix or re place the R 134a with other refrigerants 79J188 Too high a volume when dri ving can put the driver s life at risk and that of other people Therefore the volume shou...

Page 111: ...ways handle the compact disc by the edges Never touch the surface 52D275 Removing the disc Proper way to hold the compact disc 52D276 To remove fingermarks and dust use a soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center of the compact disc to the cir cumference B B C 52D277 52D278 Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen CAUTIONS ON HANDL...

Page 112: ...light or any heat source NOTE Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers etc These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc CD R discs may not be able to playback in this unit due to the recording con ditions CD RW discs can not playback in this unit 52D281 A 52D274 52D291 A CD is inserted with its label facing up ward When there i...

Page 113: ...ard be sure to grip the bottom of antenna To remove the an tenna turn it counterclockwise To rein stall the antenna turn it clockwise firmly by hand IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the ra dio antenna Remove the antenna when using an au tomatic vehicle wash Remove or fold down the antenna when the antenna hits anything such as a low ceiling in a parking garage or putting a vehicle cover over your ve h...

Page 114: ... as follows FM1 FM2 LW MW1 MW2 FM1 Manual Tuning The frequencies can be adjusted by press ing the up button 4 or the down button 5 4 Higher frequency 5 Lower frequency BAS Bass TRE Treble BAL Balance FAD Fader AVC Auto Volume Con trol only MP3 version Pressing the audio control button 3 again releases Audio Control Press the up button 4 or the down but ton 5 to adjust the selected item BAS Bass 4 ...

Page 115: ...Manual Preset If any of the preset buttons 7 with num bers 1 to 6 is pressed for about 2 sec onds or more the station received cor responding to the pressed button is pre set NOTE Stations can be preset for FM1 FM2 LW MW1 and MW2 respectively When stations are preset the new da ta is written over the old data Auto Preset By pressing auto search button 8 for about 2 seconds or longer six stations i...

Page 116: ...ally received and displayed AF REG On Off Each time the auto frequency button 9 is pressed AF REG changes as follows AF ON REG OFF AF ON REG ON AF OFF REG OFF AF ON REG OFF The AF indicator lights up when AF is ON In addition to that the REG indi cator lights up when REG is ON RDS Radio Data System 1 Power on off knob volume control knob 4 Up button 5 Down button 9 Auto frequency button 10 Traffic...

Page 117: ...tton 13 Eject button 14 Scan button 15 Repeat button 16 Random play button CD Mode CD mode is selected by pressing the CD button 12 when power is off or in oth er modes NOTE CD mode is not selected if no CD is in the unit If the mode has changed to CD chang er mode press the CD button 12 again TA On off Press the traffic announcement button 10 to turn TA on Press the traffic an nouncement button 1...

Page 118: ...ly press the repeat button 15 To release repeat play press the repeat button 15 again The RPT indicator remains lit during re peat play RANDOM Play For random play playing the disc tracks at random press the random play button 16 To release random play press the random play button 16 again The RDM indicator remains lit during random play CD Insert Eject To insert a CD make sure that its label side...

Page 119: ...c can be selected by press ing The disc up button 17 or the disc down button 18 17 Next disc 18 Preceding disc Track Up Down The desired track can be selected by pressing the up button 4 or the down button 5 4 Next track 5 Preceding track Press it twice CD CHANGER A CD changer is optional Consult your Fiat Dealership for details 4 Up button 5 Down button 12 CD button 14 Scan button 15 Repeat butto...

Page 120: ...at random press the random play button 16 To release random play press the random play button 16 again The RDM indicator remains lit during random play DISC RANDOM Play For disc random play playing the tracks of all discs at random press the random play button 16 for about 1 second or more To release disc random play press the random play button 16 again The D RDM indicator remains lit dur ing dis...

Page 121: ...n the encoding circumstances For details refer to the user manual of your own encoding software and writing software MP3 It is recommended to set the bit rate to 128 kbps or more and fixed WMA It is recommended to set the bit rate to 64 kbps or more and fixed Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to enable this unit to play back NOTE Never assign the mp3 or wma file name extension ...

Page 122: ...255 Maximum depth of trees 8 Maximum number of folders 255 Root folder is included MP3 WMA Mode MP3 WMA mode is selected by pressing the CD button 12 when power is off or in other modes NOTE MP3 WMA mode is not selected if no MP3 WMA disc is in the unit If the mode has changed to CD chang er mode press the CD button 12 again Disc Insert Eject To insert a disc make sure that its label side is up To...

Page 123: ...s entered 10 times the unit displays HELP and can not be operated If you should forget your user ID con sult your Fiat Dealership 79J195 Text Display Each time the text display button 20 is pressed in MP3 WMA mode the display change as follows Elapsed Time Folder Name File Name Elapsed Time NOTE For scrolling text hold down the text display button 20 for 2 seconds or more REPEAT Play For repeat pl...

Page 124: ...r on off knob 1 to turn off the power With the numbered buttons 19 with numbers 3 and 4 kept depressed at the same time press the power on off know 1 for about 1 second or more The unit displays SEC With the up button 4 kept depressed press the numbered button 19 with number 1 The unit displays Press the numbered buttons 19 with number 1 to 4 and enter the user ID Each button corresponds to each d...

Page 125: ...le cause Possible solution A lot of noise Unable to operate A mobile phone is used nearby The security function is on If you are going to use a mobile phone use it away from the unit If the unit displays SEC enter your user ID If the unit displays HELP consult your dealer Radio Problem Possible cause Possible solution A lot of noise Unable to receive by auto tuning Unable to preset stations of sig...

Page 126: ...d is free of flaws If ERROR 1 does not go out when a normal disc is inserted consult your Fiat Dealership If CD is inserted in the unit press the eject button 13 to remove the disc If the disc cannot be ejected consult your Fiat Dealership The disc cannot be read The player developed an error of an unidentified cause 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 12 00 Pagina 125 ...

Page 127: ...the switch 6 For vehicle with navigation system Refer to the chart below how to use the switches on the steering wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS if equipped You can control basic functions of the au dio system with the switches on the steer ing wheel How to use the switches is dif ferent if the navigation system is equipped or not For vehicle without navigation system To control the volume To increase...

Page 128: ...the lower navigation menu rapidly switch to tuner mode or CD mode switch to navigation mode increase the volume increase the volume rapidly decrease the volume decrease the volume rapidly radio preset up scan tuner scan to a higher frequency preset radio station scan to a higher frequency radio station scan to a lower frequency preset radio station scan to a lower frequency radio station increase ...

Page 129: ...128 NOTES 069 128 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 12 00 Pagina 128 ...

Page 130: ...ped 138 FRONT SEAT HEATER if equipped 139 ASSIST GRIPS if equipped 140 ENGINE HOOD 140 CUP HOLDER AND STORAGE AREA if equipped 142 FRAME HOOKS 143 TIRE CHANGING TOOL 144 FRONT SEAT BACK POCKET if equipped 145 LUGGAGE RESTRAINT LOOPS if equipped 145 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER if equipped 146 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT 146 RADIO ANTENNA if equipped 147 ROOF RAILS OR ROOF RACK ANCHORS if equipped 147 4...

Page 131: ...al transaxle vehicles is in 1st gear or R Reverse and the gearshift lever for automatic transaxle vehicles is in P Park Remember even though the transaxle is in gear or in Park you must set the parking brake fully WARNING When parking the vehicle in extremely cold weather the following procedure should be used 1 Set the parking brake 2 Shift the manual transaxle into re verse or first gear or the ...

Page 132: ...may hear occasional brake squeal when you apply the brakes This is a nor mal condition caused by environmental factors such as cold wet snow etc Accelerator Pedal 3 This pedal controls the speed of the en gine Depressing the accelerator pedal in creases power output and speed 1 2 3 79J072 If brake squeal is excessive and occurs each time the brakes are applied you should have the brakes checked by...

Page 133: ...eling and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area WARNING To change gears properly you must push the clutch pedal fully down It is therefore es sential that there is nothing under the pedals make sure the mats are lying flat and do not get in the way of the pedals WARNING IMPORTANT Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as the force exerted even if slight could lead...

Page 134: ...until a ratcheting clicking sound is heard The ratchet ing sound indicates that the cap is on properly 79J048 79J049 60G069 Open Close If you need to replace the fu el cap use a genuine Fiat cap or its equivalent Use of an improper cap can result in a malfunction of the fuel system or emission control system It may also result in fuel leakage in the event of an accident WARNING 129 148 Fiat16 New ...

Page 135: ...for ward Pull the lock release strap 1 rearward to unlatch the seat cushion FOLDING REAR SEATS The rear seats of your vehicle can be fold ed forward to provide additional cargo space To fold the rear seats forward Hook the webbing of the outboard lap shoulder belts in the belt hangers IMPORTANT When you move a seat back make sure the belt webbing is hooked in the seat belt hangers so the seat belt...

Page 136: ...63J059 When you unlatch the rear seat cushion be careful that your face or hands are not injured from the seat popping up WARNING Luggage or other cargo should be stowed in the lug gage compartment with the rear seat in an upright position whenever pos sible If you need to carry cargo in the passenger compartment with the rear seat back folded forward be sure to secure the cargo or it may be throw...

Page 137: ...his prevents damage to the seat cushion Raise the seatback until it locks into place After returning the seat try moving the seat and seatback to make sure they are securely latched To return the seat to the normal position follow the procedure below Unhook the strap from the head re straint and stow the strap to the back of the seat cushion 79J126 79J129 63J130 When returning the rear seat cushio...

Page 138: ... through the side window IMPORTANT When unhooking and hooking a sun visor be sure to handle it by the hard plastic parts or the sun visor can be damaged IMPORTANT After securing the rear seatback make sure that it is locked se curely If it is not you will see red in the release lever 60A158 79J127 LOCK UNLOCK Red 129 148 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 35 Pagina 137 ...

Page 139: ...ns which function as described below 1 The light comes on and stays on re gardless of whether the door is open or closed 2 The light comes on when the door is opened After closing all doors the light will re main on for about 15 seconds and then fade out If you insert the key in to the ignition switch during that time the light will start to fade out imme diately After removing the key from the ig...

Page 140: ...e seat with any insu lating materials such as blankets or cushions 79J074 79J076 Improperly using the seat heater can be hazardous An occupant can suffer burns even if the heating temperature is fairly low if the occupant is wearing thin pants a thin skirt or shorts and leaves the heater on for long periods Avoid using the seat heater for these occupants People who have reduced feeling in their le...

Page 141: ... of the instrument panel This will dis engage the engine hood lock halfway 140 ASSIST GRIPS if equipped Assist grips are provided for passenger convenience IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the as sist grip and the molded headlining do not hang down the assist grip 54G249 129 148 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 35 Pagina 140 ...

Page 142: ...s with your finger as shown in the illustration While pushing the lever lift up the engine hood Continue to lift up the hood until it is high enough to support with the prop rod 79J077 79J050 79J078 129 148 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 35 Pagina 141 ...

Page 143: ...act and could cause personal injury WARNING For safety reasons the bon net must be closed properly to avoid its opening while the vehi cle is travelling Therefore always check it is properly closed and the catch engaged Should you notice that the catch is not perfectly en gaged when travelling stop the vehi cle immediately and close the bonnet WARNING If the supporting rod is not positioned correc...

Page 144: ...your vehicle on the road or high way follow the instruction of Towing in EMERGENCY SERVICE or VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING section 1 79J079 2 79J080 Front Rear Do not use the frame hooks to tow another vehicle or to have your vehicle towed on the road or highway The hooks are designed for use in emergency situations only such as if your vehicle or another ve hicle gets stuck in deep mud or snow WARN...

Page 145: ...79J085 The jack shall only be used for changing wheels on the vehicle with which it is provided or on cars of the same model It must not be used for other purposes such as for in stance raising vehicles of other mod els In no case should it be used for re pairs under the vehicle Incorrect po sitioning of the jack may cause the jacked vehicle to fall Do not use the jack for higher capacities than s...

Page 146: ...und in the luggage compartment during normal driving FRONT SEAT BACK POCKET if equipped This pocket is provided for holding light and soft things such as gloves newspapers or magazines 60B119 Do not put hard or break able objects in the pocket If an accident occurs objects such as bottles cans etc can injure the oc cupants in the rear seat WARNING 79J087 129 148 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 36 Pagin...

Page 147: ... the rear door open with the luggage compartment light switch in the ON position for a long time or the battery will discharge LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER if equipped Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug gage compartment are hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover 79J128 1 2 79J053 Do not carry items on top of the luggage compartment cover even if they are small and light Objects on top ...

Page 148: ...our Fiat Dealership If you use a roof rack observe the instructions and pre cautions in this section and provided with the roof rack Make sure the roof rack is securely in stalled To mount various types of cargo such as skis bicycles etc properly use suit able attachments which are available from your Fiat Dealership Be sure to install the attachments properly and se curely according to the instru...

Page 149: ...d and free from damage For vehicles with roof rack anchors make sure the anchors are covered with the caps when not in use 79J088 79J089 Roof rails Roof rack anchors Abrupt maneuvers or failure to properly secure cargo can allow the cargo to fly off the vehicle and hit others causing personal in jury or property damage Mount cargo securely and avoid abrupt maneuvers such as jackrab bit starts shar...

Page 150: ...HECKLIST 150 ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION 151 STARTING THE ENGINE 152 USING THE TRANSAXLE 155 USING THE 2WD 4WD SWITCH if equipped 157 BRAKING 160 ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM ESP if equipped 162 RUNNING IN 165 CATALYTIC CONVERTER if equipped 165 IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY 166 5 149 166 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 40 Pagina 149 ...

Page 151: ...ave the engine running in garages or other confined areas Do not park with the engine running for a long period of time even in an open area If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehicle with the engine running make sure the air intake selector is set to FRESH AIR and the fan is at high speed Avoid operating the vehicle with the tail gate or trunk open If it is neces sary to opera...

Page 152: ...o the ON or START position Check all gauges Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING light turns off when the parking brake is released Once a week or each time you fill your fuel tank perform the following under hood checks Engine oil level Coolant level 60A187S Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driving If it is not it can fly up un expectedly during driving obstructing your vi...

Page 153: ...g brake is set fully Manual transaxle Shift into N Neu tral and depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor Hold it while starting the engine Automatic transaxle If the gearshift lever is not in P Park position shift into P Park If you need to re start the engine while the vehicle is moving shift into N NOTE Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to ke...

Page 154: ... engine is started after long time parking at extremely cold atmosphere such as the ambient temperature is be low 20 C release ignition key from start position and stop cranking after confirming the engine speed increase around 800 to 1000 rpm STARTING WARM ENGINE Crank the engine by turning the ignition key to START Release the key when the engine starts CAUTION WHEN STOPPING THE ENGINE WITH TURB...

Page 155: ...yless start system blue indicator light illuminates on the instrument cluster you can turn the ignition switch If the red indicator light illuminates you can not turn the ignition switch 79J232 NOTE The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the keyless start system blue indicator light illumi nates The blue indicator light will illu minate for several seconds and then turn off to ...

Page 156: ...he engine Always depress the brake pedal before shifting from P Park or N Neutral if the ve hicle is stationary to a forward or re verse gear to help prevent the vehi cle from moving unexpectedly when you shift WARNING Use the gearshift lever positions as de scribed below P Park Use this position to lock the transaxle when the vehicle is parked or when start ing the engine Shift into Park only whe...

Page 157: ... follow ing precautions to help avoid damage to the automatic transaxle Make sure that the vehicle is completely stationary before shifting into P or R Do not shift from P or N to R D 3 2 or L when the en gine is running above idle speed Do not rev the engine with the transaxle in a drive position R D 3 2 or L and the front wheels not moving Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on a hill...

Page 158: ...void clutch damage do not use the clutch pedal as a footrest while driving or use the clutch to keep the ve hicle stationary on a hill Depress the clutch fully when shifting When shifting or starting off do not race the engine Racing the engine can shorten engine life and prevent smooth shifting Diesel model USING THE 2WD 4WD SWITCH if equipped This 4WD system enables you to select the driving mod...

Page 159: ...riate procedure de scribed below How to turn on 2WD 4WD switch 2WD 4WD switch will activate when the ignition switch is turned on From 2WD to 4WD AUTO Turn the 2WD 4WD switch to the neu tral position and the 4WD AUTO in dicator will come on 4WD LOCK In this position engine power is supplied to the front and rear axles at reduced speed Use this position when it is hard to start off in the 4WD AUTO ...

Page 160: ...sys tem Have the system inspected by an au thorized Fiat Dealership IMPORTANT Unevenly worn tires can cause problems in the operation of the 2WD 4WD switch Be sure to rotate the tires according to the maintenance sched ule Refer to Tires and Maintenance Schedule in the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section for proper tire rotation procedures While making turns or accelerating and decelerating operati...

Page 161: ...ABS is operating NOTE The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is under about 6 km h 4 mph BRAKING The distance needed to bring any vehicle to a halt increases with the speed of the vehicle The braking distance needed for example at 60 km h 37 mph will be ap proximately 4 times greater than the brak ing distance needed at 30 km h 19 mph Start to brake the vehicle when there is plenty of distance bet...

Page 162: ...r weath er conditions or poor driver judgment Use good judgment and do not drive faster than conditions will safely al low WARNING If the ABS warning light 1 or 2 on the instrument panel comes on and stays on while driving there may be a problem with the ABS system Ask your Fiat Deal ership to inspect the ABS system im mediately If the ABS system becomes inoperative the brake system will function ...

Page 163: ... situations and does not con trol your vehicle s entire braking sys tem The ESP cannot prevent acci dents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hy droplaning Only a safe and attentive driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ESP equipped ve hicle must never be used as a substi tute for careful driving WARNING The ESP has the following three systems STABILITY CONTRO...

Page 164: ...surfaces or when braking hard The ABS works au tomatically so you do not have to use any special braking technique Just push the brake pedal down without pumping The ABS will operate whenever it senses that wheels are locking up You may feel the brake pedal pulsate while the ABS is op erating For more information on ABS see Brak ing in the OPERATING YOUR VEHI CLE section NOTE If the ABS system is ...

Page 165: ...han ABS the brake system will function as an ordinary ABS that has no additional ESP functions ESP OFF Indicator Light ESP OFF switch When the ESP OFF switch located at the center of the instrument panel is pushed and held to turn off the ESP sys tems other than ABS the ESP OFF in dicator light in the instrument cluster comes on When you have turned the ESP systems other than ABS off make sure to ...

Page 166: ...fuel is used No special maintenance is required on the convert er However it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned Engine misfir ing which can result from an improperly tuned engine may cause overheating of the catalyst This may result in permanent heat damage to the catalyst and other ve hicle components 54G236 RUNNING IN IMPORTANT The future performance and reliability of the engin...

Page 167: ...m to supply too much fuel to the engine for the amount of air being sup plied The result is waste of fuel due to in complete combustion Keep weight to a minimum The heavier the load the more fuel the vehicle consumes Take out any luggage or cargo when it is not necessary Keep tire pressures correct Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel due to increased running resistance of the tires Keep you...

Page 168: ...167 D DR RI IV VI IN NG G T TI IP PS S 60G409 HIGHWAY DRIVING 168 DRIVING ON HILLS 168 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS 169 6 167 170 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 43 Pagina 167 ...

Page 169: ... will again be operating in its nor mal power range Shift rapidly to pre vent the vehicle from losing momen tum When driving down a hill the engine should be used for braking by shifting into a lower gear Do this with EITHER an automatic or manual transaxle 52D078 Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times Even though air bags are equipped at the front seating po sitions the driver and all passengers shoul...

Page 170: ...n or are re quired by law Make sure that the chains you use are the correct size for your ve hicle s tires Also make sure that there is enough clearance between the fenders and the chains as installed on the tires Install the chains on the front tires tight ly according to the chain manufacturer s instructions Retighten the chains after dri ving about 1 0 km 1 2 mile if necessary With the chains i...

Page 171: ...the wheels too fast WARNING 54G074S In addition to following the driving tips in this section it is important to observe the following precautions Make sure your tires are in good con dition and always maintain the spec ified tire pressure Refer to Tires in the INSPECTION AND MAINTE NANCE section for details WARNING Do not use tires other than those specified by Fiat Nev er use different sizes or ...

Page 172: ...171 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E L LO OA AD DI IN NG G A AN ND D T TO OW WI IN NG G G 54G215 VEHICLE LOADING 172 TRAILER TOWING 172 TOWING YOUR VEHICLE 177 7 171 180 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 46 Pagina 171 ...

Page 173: ...ating GAWR front and rear The GVWR and GAWR front and rear are listed in the SPECIFICA TIONS section GVWR Maximum permissible overall weight of the fully loaded vehicle includ ing all the occupants accessories and car go plus the trailer nose weight if towing a trailer GAWR Front and Rear Maximum per missible weight on an individual axle Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and ac tual loads at the...

Page 174: ...e tow bar Fol low the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack to permit full turning Never allow safety chains to drag on the road TRAILER LIGHTS Make sure your trailer is equipped with lights which meet local requirements Al ways check for the proper operation of all trailer lights before you start to tow IMPORTANT Trailer towing puts addi tional s...

Page 175: ...bout 10 of gross trailer weight but does not exceed Maximum vertical load on trailer hitch point You should measure gross trailer weight and nose weight before towing to make sure that your load is properly distributed TIRES When towing a trailer it is very important for your ve hicle and trailer to have properly in flated tires Your vehicle s tires should be inflated to the pressures listed on yo...

Page 176: ... roads are wet slippery or rough drive at a slower speed than you would on dry smooth roads Failure to slow down when road con ditions are bad can result in loss of control Always have someone guide you when reversing Allow adequate stopping distance Stopping distance is increased when you tow a trailer For each 16 km h 10 mph of speed allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and ...

Page 177: ... the following procedure Apply the vehicle s brakes firmly Have another person place wheel chocks under the wheels of the vehi cle and the trailer while you are hold ing the brakes Slowly release the brakes until the wheel chocks absorb the load Fully engage the parking brake Manual Transaxle Shift into Re verse or first gear and turn off the en gine Automatic Transaxle Shift into Park and turn of...

Page 178: ...towing and make sure that tow ing speed does not exceed 90 km h 55 mph Maximum vertical load on trailer hitch point 50 kg 110 lbs Maximum permissible overhang a 810 mm 31 9 in When you tow your vehicle follow the instructions below to avoid accidents and damage to your vehicle In addition be sure to observe government and local re quirements regarding vehicle lighting and trailer hitches or tow ba...

Page 179: ...re the front wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions pro vided by the dolly manufacturer Release the parking brake 54G212 TOWING METHOD A FROM THE FRONT FRONT WHEELS ON A DOLLY AND REAR WHEELS ON THE GROUND 171 180 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 48 Pagina 178 ...

Page 180: ...g tow ing Always unlock the steering wheel be fore towing B 4WD VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE Shift the 2WD 4WD switch to the 2WD mode Shift the manual transaxle lever into neutral Turn the ignition key to the ACC position to unlock the steering wheel Release the parking brake IMPORTANT The steering column is not strong enough to withstand shocks transmitted from the front wheels dur ing towing A...

Page 181: ...180 NOTES 171 180 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 48 Pagina 180 ...

Page 182: ...L AND FILTER 189 GEAR OIL 193 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AT FLUID 194 ENGINE COOLANT 196 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID 199 AIR CLEANER 199 SPARK PLUGS Petrol engine 200 FUEL FILTER Diesel engine 202 BRAKES 203 STEERING 205 CLUTCH PEDAL 206 TIRES 206 BATTERY 211 FUSES 212 BULB REPLACEMENT 218 WINDSCREEN REAR WINDOW WASHER WIPERS 223 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 224 8 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 10 59 Pagina 181 ...

Page 183: ... may not be moving it can au tomatically turn on without warning When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running make sure that the parking brake is set ful ly and the transaxle is in Neutral for manual transaxle vehicles or Park for automatic transaxle vehicles Do not touch ignition wires or oth er ignition system parts when starting the engine or when the engine is run ning or yo...

Page 184: ...pons are specified by the Man ufacturer The failure to have them car ried out may invalidate the warranty 79J004 Vehicle maintenance should be entrusted to Fiat Dealer ship For routine and minor mainte nance operations you wish to carry out yourself always make sure you have the proper equipment genuine Fiat spare parts and the necessary flu ids do not however carry out these operations if you hav...

Page 185: ...e position wear Check front disk brake pad wear conditions and brake pad wear indicator operation Check rear disk brake pad or shoes conditions and wear Sight inspect conditions and integrity of bodywork and underbody protection pipes exhaust fuel brakes rubber parts boots sleeves bushes etc brake and fuel system hoses axles and axle shafts Top up fluids engine coolant brakes clutch battery windsc...

Page 186: ...ns Sight inspect fuel tank conditions Check manual transaxle gear oil level Change manual transaxle gear oil Change automatic transaxle gear oil Check transmission unit oil level 4x4 version Check rear differential oil level 4x4 version Change rear differential oil 4x4 version just the first time at 15 000 km Check suspension operation Check steering system electric drive Check engine control syst...

Page 187: ...pad wear conditions and brake pad wear indicator operation Check rear disk brake pad or shoes conditions and wear Sight inspect conditions and integrity of bodywork and underbody protection pipes exhaust fuel brakes rubber parts boots sleeves bushes etc brake and fuel system hoses axles and axle shafts Top up fluids engine coolant brakes clutch battery windscreen washer etc Sight inspect accessory...

Page 188: ... 000 km Check suspension operation Check steering system electric drive Check engine control system operation through diagnostic socket Change brake and clutch fluid or every 2 years Change pollen filter or every 2 years Or every 4 years in the event of particularly demanding use cold climates driving in the city idling for a long time driving on dusty roads or covered with sand and or salt or in ...

Page 189: ...ery 48 months Every 7 500 km 4 500 miles or 6 months Every 7 500 km 4 500 miles or 6 months Every 30 000 km 18 000 miles or 24 months Every 10 000 km 6 000 miles or 8 months Every 30 000 km 18 000 miles or 24 months Every 30 000 km 18 000 miles or 24 months Every 15 000 km 9 000 miles or 12 months Every 15 000 km 9 000 miles or 12 months First time only 15 000 km 9 000 miles or 12 months Second ti...

Page 190: ...or DEF Deflection AC Air conditioner compressor When the engine is running keep hands hair clothing tools etc away from the moving fan and drive belts WARNING For Petrol Engine Model Make sure the drive belt tension is cor rect If the belt is too loose insufficient battery charging engine overheating poor power steering poor air conditioning or excessive belt wear can result When you press the bel...

Page 191: ...f your vehicle s engine Check the oil level with the vehicle on a level surface The oil level indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle is on a slope The oil level should be checked either before starting the en gine or at least 5 minutes after stopping the engine The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col ored yellow for easy identification Pull out the oil dipstick wipe oil off with a clean ...

Page 192: ... out the engine oil 54G091 Open Close The engine oil temperature may be high enough to burn your fingers when the drain plug is loosened Wait until the drain plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands WARNING 60G306A New and used oil can be hazardous Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil Keep new and used oil and used oil filters away from children and pets Repeated ...

Page 193: ... on the engine where the new filter will be seated Smear a little engine oil around the rub ber gasket of the new oil filter Screw on the new filter by hand until the filter gasket contacts the mounting surface 54G092 54G093 Tightening viewed from filter top For Diesel Engine Model 1 Loosen 2 Tighten IMPORTANT To tighten the oil filter properly it is Important to accurately identify the position a...

Page 194: ...ty and follow the man ufacturer s instructions Oil leaks from around the oil filter or drain plug indicate incorrect installation or gasket damage If you find any leaks or are not sure that the filter has been properly tightened have the vehicle in spected by your Fiat Dealership Transfer oil 4WD Rear differential oil 4WD API GL 5 Hypoid GEAR OIL MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL TRANSFER OIL 4WD REAR DIFFEREN...

Page 195: ...bot tom of the plug hole the oil level is cor rect If so reinstall the plug If the oil level is low add gear oil through the oil filler plug hole 1 or 2 until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole then reinstall the plug Tightening torque for oil filler and level plug 1 and 2 21 Nm 2 1 kgm 15 2 lb ft AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AT FLUID Specific Fluid Contact Fiat Dealership to receive indi ...

Page 196: ...ick is colored red for easy identification Re move the dipstick clean it and pushit back in until the cap seats Then pull out the dipstick Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lowest level The fluid level should be between the two marks in the HOT range on the dipstick 1 FULL HOT 2 LOW HOT 3 The lowest point Fluid level Add just enough specified fluid through the dipstick hole to fill the...

Page 197: ... can help you select the proper coolant 79J006 Petrol engine Make sure that the proper mix is 50 50 coolant to distilled water and in no case higher than 70 30 Concentrations greater than 70 30 coolant to distilled water will cause overheating conditions Do not use straight coolant nor plain water Do not add extra inhibitors or addi tives They may not be compatible with your cooling system Do not ...

Page 198: ...e higher concen trations up to 60 following the in structions on the antifreeze container When putting the cap on the reservoir tank line up the arrow on the cap and the arrow on the tank Failure to follow this can result in coolant leakage If the coolant level is below the LOW mark more coolant should be added When the engine is cool remove the de gassing tank cap by turning it anticlock wise slo...

Page 199: ...tes to get rid of air in the cool ing system Stop the engine Check the coolant level in the radiator again If the level has gone down add more coolant IMPORTANT The coolant must be re placed with the vehicle on level ground For Diesel Engine Model Since special procedures are required we recommend you take your vehicle to your Fiat Dealership for coolant replacement Remove the reservoir by lifting...

Page 200: ...p with TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 diluted with wa ter if necessary Do not use antifreeze so lution in the windshield washer reservoir This can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield and can also damage your vehicle s paint WARNING Certain commercial addi tives for windscreen washers are inflammable The engine com partment contains hot components which may set it on fire WARNING Do...

Page 201: ...spark plug a strong spark may not be produced Remove car bon deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the spark plug gap To access the spark plugs Loosen the 3 bolts 1 and remove the air cleaner Assy If necessary disconnect the coupler 2 while pushing the release lever Remove the ignitor bolts Pull the spark plug boots out NOTE When installation make sure the wires couplers sealing rubber of air cle...

Page 202: ...rew them in with your fingers to avoid strip ping the threads Tighten with a torque wrench to 25 Nm 2 5 kgm 18 0 lb ft Do not allow contaminants to enter the engine through the spark plug holes when the plugs are removed Never use spark plugs with the wrong thread size IMPORTANT When disconnecting the spark plug ca bles pull on the boot not on the ca ble itself Pulling on the cable can dam age it ...

Page 203: ...ug replacement does not solve the problem have the ignition wiring and oth er ignition system inspected by your Fiat Dealership FUEL FILTER Diesel engine The fuel filter works as a water sedimen tor as well Drain water when the fuel filter warning light comes on To drain water Place a pan or ample rag under the fu el filter drain nozzle Loosen the drain knob 1 The water will be drained Tighten the...

Page 204: ...to inspect the brake system A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in the brake system which should be in spected by your Fiat Dealership im mediately WARNING Brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces Use caution when refilling the reservoir Do not use any fluid other than SAE J1704 or DOT4 brake fluid Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored in old or open contain er...

Page 205: ...floor mat or rub ber on the floor wall in your measure ment BRAKE PEDAL Check if the brake pedal stops at the reg ular height without spongy feeling when you depress it If not have the brake sys tem inspected by your Fiat Dealership If you doubt the brake pedal for the regu lar height check it as follows Pedal to wall minimum distance a 40 mm 1 6 in 54G108 60G104A If you experience any of the foll...

Page 206: ...e to be wrong an inspection must be per formed by your Fiat Dealership PARKING BRAKE Ratchet tooth specification b 6th 8th Lever pull force 1 200 N 20 kg 44 lbs Check the parking brake for proper ad justment by counting the number of clicks made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the point of full engagement The parking brake lever should stop between the spec...

Page 207: ...wing checks Measure the air pressure with a tire gauge Adjust the pressure if necessary Remember to check the spare tire too CLUTCH PEDAL FLUID CONTROL CLUTCH Check the clutch pedal for smooth oper ation and clutch fluid level from time to time If clutch dragging is felt with the ped al fully depressed have the clutch in spected by your Fiat Dealership If the clutch fluid level is near the MIN lin...

Page 208: ...es 54G136 Air pressures should be checked when the tires are cold or you may get inaccurate read ings Check the inflation pressure from time to time while inflating the tire gradually until the specified pressure is obtained Never underinflate or overinflate the tires Underinflation can cause unusual handling characteristics or can cause the rim to slip on the tire bead re sulting in an accident o...

Page 209: ...essures to the specification listed on your vehicle s Tire Information Label Your Fiat is equipped with tires which are all the same type and size This is important to en sure proper steering and handling of the vehicle Never mix tires of differ ent size or type on the four wheels of your vehicle The size and type of tires used should be only those ap proved by Fiat as standard or op tional equipm...

Page 210: ...and wheel are intended for tem porary emergency use only Continu ous use of this spare can result in tire failure and loss of control Always ob serve these precautions when using this spare Your vehicle will handle differently with this temporary spare Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph speed Replace this spare with a standard tire and wheel as soon as possible Use of this spare will reduce ground clear...

Page 211: ... SER VICE section 79J196 Be sure to shift into R Re verse in manual transaxle when you jack up the vehicle Never jack up the vehicle with the transaxle in N Neutral Other wise unstable jack may cause an ac cident WARNING Tightening torque for wheel bolt 85 Nm 8 5 kgm 61 5 lb ft Lower the jack and fully tighten the bolts to the specified torque in a criss cross fashion with a wrench as shown in the...

Page 212: ...one of which has a flat end Use the tool with the flat end to remove the full wheel cap as shown above When installing the cover make sure that it is positioned so that it does not cover or foul the air valve 60G309A 54G117 Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires infrequent maintenance You will never have to add water You should however periodically check the battery battery terminal...

Page 213: ...s securely 5 Crossed out wheeled bin symbol 6 Chemical symbol of Pb The crossed out wheeled bin symbol 5 located on the battery label indicates that used battery should be collected sepa rately from ordinary household waste The chemical symbol of Pb 6 indicates the battery contains more than 0 004 lead By ensuring the used battery is disposed or recycled correctly you will help pre vent potential ...

Page 214: ...fuse or a primary fuse blows be sure to have your vehicle inspected by an autho rized Fiat Dealership Always use a genuine Fiat replacement Never use a substitute such as a wire even for a temporary repair or extensive elec trical damage and a fire can result WARNING FUSES Your vehicle has three types of fuses as described below Main fuse The main fuse takes current directly from the battery Prima...

Page 215: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 All electric load Power window Ignition Wiper Starter Tail light Rear defogger Door lock Hazard Horn Dome Heater Air compressor Power steering Radiator fan Front fog light Head light Head light Right fuse Head light Left fuse Front fog light fuse Power steering control module fuse ABS control module fuse Radiator fan fuse ABS control module fuse 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008...

Page 216: ...lower fan fuse Air compressor fuse Throttle motor fuse Automatic transaxle fuse if equipped Fuel injection fuse Automatic transaxle relay if equipped Air compressor relay Fuel pump relay Condenser fan relay Front fog light relay Throttle motor relay FI MAIN Starting motor relay Radiator fan relay 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 03 Pagina 215 ...

Page 217: ... fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Glow Fuel heater All electric load Light Sub heater Sub heater Sub heater Head light Right fuse Head light Left fuse Front fog light fuse Ignition Power steering control module fuse ABS control module fuse Radiator fan fuse ABS control module fuse Starting motor fuse Ignition Blower fan fuse 34 35 36 37 38 79J173 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11...

Page 218: ...denser fan fuse Fuel injection fuse Sub heater relay 3 Air compressor relay Fuel pump relay Condenser fan relay Front fog light relay Sub heater relay 2 Sub heater relay Starting motor relay Radiator fan relay Radiator fan relay Radiator fan relay Fuel heater Fuel injection main EPI Fuel injection INJ DVR 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 03 Pagina 217 ...

Page 219: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Rear wiper Ignition coil Back up light Meter Accessory Accessory 2 Power window Wiper IG1 SIG Air bag Anti lock brake system Tail light Stop light Door lock 4WD light ST SIG Seat heater IG 2 SIG Rear fog lamp Dome Rear defogger Horn Hazard Fiat CODE Immobilizer 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 03 Pagina 218 ...

Page 220: ...iately by your Fiat Dealership WARNING 65D046 NOTE Make sure that the fuse box always carries spare fuses OK BLOWN Light bulbs can be hot enough to burn your finger right after being turned off This is true especially for halogen headlight bulbs Replace the bulbs after they become cool enough The headlight bulbs are filled with pressurized halogen gas They can burst and injure you if they are hit ...

Page 221: ...s sembly must be replaced Remove the light assembly by sliding the light housing left ward with your finger CENTER INTERIOR LIGHT if equipped Pull down the lens by using a plane screw driver covered with a soft cloth as shown To install it simply push it back in The bulb can be removed by simply pulling it out When replacing the bulb make sure that the contact springs are holding the bulb securely...

Page 222: ...install a full glass type bulb 1 simply pull out or push in the bulb 1 1 2 2 54G123 1 2 3 4 54G124 1 2 79J012 Front parking light 1 Front turn signal light 2 To remove a glass metal type bulb 2 from a bulb holder push in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise To install a new bulb push it in and turn it clockwise You can access the individual bulb or bulb holders as follows 79J013 Front fog light 7...

Page 223: ...en the tailgate and remove the nuts 1 as shown in the illustration 3 3 4 63J107 63J108 Close the tailgate Remove a high mounted stop light housing 2 from the tailgate Pushing the unguiform prongs 3 to ward inside and remove the bulb hold er 4 Replace the bulbs To install a high mounted stop light housing in the reverse order of re moval 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 04 Pagina 222 ...

Page 224: ...cratching or breaking the window do not let the wiper arm strike the window while replacing the wiper blade NOTE Some wiper blades may be differ ent from the ones described here de pending on vehicle specifications If so consult your Fiat Dealership for proper replacement method For windscreen wipers Hold the wiper arm away from the win dow 54G129 70G119A Driving with worn wiper blades is a seriou...

Page 225: ...eriod such as during winter it may not give the best performance when you start using it again To help maintain op timum performance and durability of your air conditioner it needs to be run peri odically Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal compo nents 181 224 Fiat16 New GB 3 ...

Page 226: ...TRUCTIONS 226 JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 227 TOWING 229 IF THE STARTER DOES NOT OPERATE 229 IF THE ENGINE IS FLOODED 230 IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS 230 IF YOU CAN NOT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE GEARSHIFT LEVER OUT OF P PARK 232 9 225 232 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 16 Pagina 225 ...

Page 227: ...ard ground Set the parking brake firmly and shift in to P Park if your vehicle has an au tomatic transaxle or shift into R Re verse if your vehicle has a manual transaxle 79J016 75F062 Be sure to shift into P Park in automatic transaxle or shift into R Reverse in manual transaxle when you jack up the vehicle Never jack up the vehicle with the transaxle in N Neutral Other wise unstable jack may cau...

Page 228: ...RNING 79J017 79J018 Front wheel Rear wheel Never attempt to jump start your vehicle if the bat tery appears to be frozen Batteries in this condition may explode or rup ture if jump starting is attempted When making jump lead connec tions be certain that your hands and the jump leads remain clear from pul leys belts or fans Batteries produce flammable hy drogen gas Keep flames and sparks away from ...

Page 229: ...e exact re verse order in which you connected them IMPORTANT Your vehicle should not be started by pushing or towing This start ing method could result in permanent damage to the catalytic converter Use jump leads to start a vehicle with a weak or flat battery WHEN JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start your vehicle Position the good 12 V ba...

Page 230: ...ve system IF THE STARTER DOES NOT OPERATE Try turning the ignition switch to the START position with the headlights turned on to determine the battery condition If the headlights go exces sively dim or go off it usually means that either the battery is flat or the bat tery terminal contact is poor Recharge the battery or correct battery terminal contact as necessary If the headlights remain bright...

Page 231: ... FLOODED If the engine is flooded with gasoline it may be hard to start If this happens press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine Do not operate the starter mo tor for more than 15 seconds If you see or hear escaping steam stop the vehicle in a safe place and immediately turn off the engine to let it cool Do not open the hood when steam is pre...

Page 232: ...line look for leaks at the ra diator water pump and radiator and heater hoses If you locate any leaks that may have caused the overheating do not run the engine until these prob lems have been corrected 79J007 It is hazardous to remove the radiator cap when the water temperature is high because scalding fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure The cap should only be taken off when the coola...

Page 233: ...rgency use on ly If repeated use of this procedure is nec essary or the procedure does not work as described take the vehicle to your deal er for repair Right Hand Drive Vehicle Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have an electrically operated park lock feature If the vehicle s battery is discharged or there is some other electrical failure the automatic transaxle cannot be shifted out of Park in...

Page 234: ...233 B BO OD DY Y W WO OR RK K C CA AR RE E 60G412 CORROSION PREVENTION 234 VEHICLE CLEANING 236 10 233 238 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 19 Pagina 233 ...

Page 235: ...icle and to help avoid corrosion is to keep it clean with frequent washing Wash your vehicle at least once during the winter and once immediately after the winter Keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean and dry as possible If you frequently drive on salted roads your vehicle should be washed at least once a month during the winter If you live near the ocean your vehicle should be was...

Page 236: ...al deposits Foreign material such as salts chemicals road oil or tar tree sap bird droppings and industrial fall out may damage the fin ish of your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces Remove these types of deposits as quickly as possible If these deposits are difficult to wash off an additional cleaner may be required Be sure that any clean er you use is not harmful to painted sur faces and ...

Page 237: ...ith wa ter Repeat this until the stain is removed or use a commercial carpet cleaner for tougher stains If you use a carpet clean er carefully follow the manufacturer s in structions and precautions CLEANING THE EXTERIOR IMPORTANT It is important that your ve hicle be kept clean and free from dirt Fail ure to keep your vehicle clean may result in fading of the paint or corrosion to var ious parts ...

Page 238: ...es IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the paint or plastic surface do not wipe the dirt off without ample water Be sure to follow above procedure Wash the entire exterior with a mild de tergent or vehicle wash soap using a sponge or soft cloth The sponge or cloth should be frequently soaked in the soap solution IMPORTANT When using a commercial vehicle wash product observe the cau tions specified by the...

Page 239: ...h a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in the shade Check carefully for damage to painted surfaces If there is any damage touch up the damage following the proce dure below Clean all damaged spots and allow them to dry Stir the paint and touch up the damaged spots lightly using a small brush Allow the paint to dry completely IMPORTANT If you use an automatic ve hicle wash make sure that your...

Page 240: ...239 G GE EN NE ER RA AL L I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 240 FUEL CONSUMPTION CO2 EMISSIONS 241 11 239 242 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 19 Pagina 239 ...

Page 241: ...are used to register the vehicle They are also used to assist your dealer when or dering or referring to special service in formation Whenever you have occasion to consult your Fiat Dealership remem ber to identify your vehicle with this num ber Should you find the number difficult to read you will also find it on the iden tification plate 79J019 60G152 For some vehicles 2 1 54G082 239 242 Fiat16 ...

Page 242: ...m M T 8 4 8 7 7 8 7 9 CO2 g km M T 201 204 206 209 L 100km A T 9 4 CO2 g km A T 223 Extra urban L 100km M T 5 7 5 9 5 5 5 6 CO2 g km M T 135 140 145 147 L 100km A T 6 2 CO2 g km A T 146 Combined L 100km M T 6 7 6 9 6 3 6 4 CO2 g km M T 159 164 166 170 L 100km A T 7 4 CO2 g km A T 175 NOTE As these data are obtained under certain specific conditions actual fuel consumption of your vehicle will be d...

Page 243: ...242 NOTES 239 242 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 19 Pagina 242 ...

Page 244: ... TI IO ON NS S ENGINE 244 FUEL FEED IGNITION 244 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 245 BULBS 245 TRANSMISSION 246 BRAKES 246 SUSPENSIONS 246 STEERING 246 WHEELS 247 DIMENSIONS 247 WEIGHTS 248 PERFORMANCE 248 CAPACITIES 248 12 243 248 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 20 Pagina 243 ...

Page 245: ...t Code type Number and layout of cylinders Piston bore and stroke Total displacement Compression ratio Maximum power EEC kW HP corresponding ratio rpm Maximum torque EEC Nm kgm corresponding ratio rpm Fuel Direct electronic Injection Direct injection with electronically con trolled Multijet Common Rail turbosu percharger and intercooler Compression FUEL FEED IGNITION 1 6 16V 1 9 Multijet Fuel feed...

Page 246: ...g lights Brake lights taillights License plate lights Reversing lights Passenger compartment light Luggage compartment light Rear fog lights Spot lights Third brake light additional brake light 12V 36Ah 20HR CCA 180A DIN or 12V 44Ah 20HR CCA 210A DIN NGK IFR6J11 DENSO K20PR U11 NGK BKR6E 11 12V 70Ah 20HR CCA 450A DIN See INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE section ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 1 6 16V 1 9 Multijet...

Page 247: ...hand lever it works on rear brakes 10 Mc Pherson independent wheels Bent twisting axle Electric pinion 11 m 433 in TRANSMISSION Drive 4WD Clutch Gearbox 1 6 16V 1 9 Multijet 4 wheel drive electronic control self locking differential Dry single disc Belleville washer hydraulic control 5 forward gears reverse 6 forward gears reverse 243 248 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 20 Pagina 246 ...

Page 248: ... 2 500 98 4 1 500 59 1 1 495 58 9 175 6 9 895 35 2 720 28 3 270 670 4 115 162 1 755 69 1 1 620 63 8 2 500 98 4 1 495 58 9 1 495 58 9 190 7 5 895 35 2 720 28 3 270 670 4 115 162 1 755 69 1 1 605 63 2 2 500 98 4 1 500 59 1 1 495 58 9 175 6 9 895 35 2 720 28 3 270 670 4 115 162 1 755 69 1 1 620 63 8 2 500 98 4 1 495 58 9 1 495 58 9 190 7 5 895 35 2 720 28 3 270 670 DIMENSIONS Unit mm in 1 6 16V 1 9 M...

Page 249: ...ick up angle Racing angle Rise angle 170 km h 20 3 31 1 18 1 180 km h 20 3 31 1 18 1 2WD M T 2WD A T 4WD M T 4WD 4WD 7 7 litres 13 6 Imp pt 50 litres 11 0 Imp gal 3 9 litres 6 9 Imp pt replacement with oil filter 2 5 litres 4 4 Imp pt 5 8 litres 10 2 Imp pt 2 5 litres 4 4 Imp pt 0 6 litres 1 1 Imp pt 0 8 litres 1 4 Imp pt 6 5 litres 11 4 Imp pt 50 litres 11 0 Imp gal 4 5 litres 7 9 Imp pt replacem...

Page 250: ...249 S SU UP PP PL LE EM ME EN NT T DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 252 13 249 256 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 20 Pagina 249 ...

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Page 253: ... Keyless Start System Model Type Number S62J1 Year of affixing CE marking 2004 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Calsonic Kansei Corp hereby declare at our sole responsibility that the following product conforms to the Essential Requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in accordance with the tests conducted to the appropriate requirements of the relevant s...

Page 254: ... Keyless Entry System Model Type Number TS002 Year of affixing CE marking 2004 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Calsonic Kansei Corp hereby declare at our sole responsibility that the following product conforms to the Essential Requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in accordance with the tests conducted to the appropriate requirements of the relevant s...

Page 255: ...N NO OT TE ES S 249 256 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 20 Pagina 254 ...

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Page 258: ... Child proof locks 22 Dead lock 14 Keyless Start 15 Opening closing 12 Drive belt servicing 189 Driving tips 167 Driving on hills 168 Driving on slippery roads 169 Highway driving 168 Emergency service 225 Engine Air cleaner 199 Engine coolant 196 Engine oil and filter 189 If the engine is flooded 230 ABS 160 Air bags 47 Front 48 How the system works 52 Servicing 54 Side 50 Air cleaner 199 Air con...

Page 259: ...19 Isofix type child restraint system installation 42 Jack 144 Jacking instructions 226 Jump starting instructions 227 Keys 11 Battery replacement 20 Keyless Entry 18 Luggage compartment Capacity volume 247 Extension folding rear seats 134 Luggage compartment cover 146 Luggage compartment light 146 Luggage restraint loops 145 Rear door opening 23 If the engine overheats 230 If the starter does not...

Page 260: ... 4 Tachometer 83 Tailgate 23 Technical specifications 243 Theft deterrent light 93 Thermometer 92 Tools 144 Towing the vehicle Frame hooks 135 Instructions 177 229 Trailer towing 172 Trailer hitch 172 Transaxle automatic Specified fluid 194 Changing oil 195 Lever out of P 232 Transaxle manual Gear oil 194 Luggage compartment light 146 Luggage restraint loops 145 Main beam headlights 63 Bulb replac...

Page 261: ...s Compact spare tire 144 209 Inspection 206 Rotation 208 Technical data 247 Vacuum brake 161 Vehicle identification 240 Vehicle loading 172 Vehicle loading and towing 171 Ventilation 101 106 Warning and indicator lights 72 Warning and indicator lights 72 Weights 248 Wheels Changing 210 Technical data 247 Windows Electric window controls 24 Manual window controls 24 Windshield defroster 101 107 257...

Page 262: ...egative In particular in almost all of the countries of the European Union up until 1st January 2007 take back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002 on while from 2007 on take back will be carried out free of charge independently of the year of registration provided that the vehicle still contains all its essential component parts especially engine and ...

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Page 265: ...tomobiles S p A Customer Services Technical Services Service Engineering Largo Senatore G Agnelli 5 10040 Volvera Torino Italia Print N 603 81 321 09 2008 3rd edition 257 264 Fiat16 New GB 3 09 2008 11 29 Pagina 264 ...

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