Fiat barchetta owners manual

Dear Customer,Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat barchetta.

Fiat barchetta is a compact saloon with an original bodyline, designed to offer great driving satisfaction, ensure safety andbe as friendly as possible to the environment.We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat barchetta’s features and use it in the bestpossible way. You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time. You will find information, tips andimportant warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your Fiat barchetta’stechnological features. You will find very valuable tips for your own safety, the car’s wellbeing and about how to protectthe environment.

What’s more every single component of the Fiat barchetta is fully recyclable. At the end of your car’s useful lifespan any Fiat Dealer will be pleased to make arrangements for your car to be recycled and nature benefits in two ways: there’s nopollution from waste disposal and the demand for raw materials is reduced.

You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end ofthe page:

personal safety;

the car’s wellbeing;

environmental protection.

The enclosed FIAT WARRANTY BOOKLET lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:

– the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity

– the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers

Best regards and good motoring!

ENGINE START-UP

Make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floorwithout touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the enginestarts.

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REFUELLING

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

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PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL

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

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

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

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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fi-at Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car's electric systemcan support the required load.�

CODE card

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written on theCODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS …

… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance.Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (environmental protection) â (car well-being).

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CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

DRIVING YOUR CAR

IN AN EMERGENCY

CAR MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

INDEX

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

You should read this chapter sitting comfortably inyour new Fiat barchetta. This way you can see the partsdescribed in the manual at a glance and immediatelycheck what you have just read for yourself.

In short, you will become more familiar with yourFiat barchetta and its controls and other features. Lat-er, when you start the engine and join the traffic youwill make a host of other pleasant discoveries.

DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 7INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................................... 8SYMBOLIS ............................................................................. 9THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............................................... 11ELECTRONIC ALARM ..................................................... 13IGNITION SWITCH ......................................................... 17INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS .................................................. 18SEAT BELTS ......................................................................... 21TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY ................ 24PRETENSIONERS ............................................................... 27INSTRUMENTS ................................................................... 28

INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS .................... 30HEATING AND VENTILATION ................................... 34MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................. 36STEERING COLUMN STALKS ....................................... 38CONTROLS ......................................................................... 40INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .................................................. 42DOORS ................................................................................. 44HOOD ................................................................................... 46HARD TOP .......................................................................... 49WIND STOP ........................................................................ 51BONNET .............................................................................. 53BOOT .................................................................................... 55HEADLIGHTS ...................................................................... 55ABS ......................................................................................... 56AIRBAG ................................................................................. 58EOBD SYSTEM .................................................................... 62CELLULAR PHONE SETUP ............................................. 63AT THE FILLING STATION ........................................... 64PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ......................... 66For more detailed information, see “Index”.

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DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the instruments and warning and indicator lights may vary according to the version of the car.

1. Directional air vents - 2. Outside lights command stalk - 3. Instrument, indicator and warning light panel - 4. Windscreenwasher and wiper stalk - 5. Air vent for sending air to the windscreen - 6. Glove compartment - 7. Hazard light switch - 8. Car radio - 9. Heating, ventilation and climate control system - 10. Horn - 11. Lever for locking the steering wheel inplace 12. Air bag for the driver - 13. Lever for opening the bonnet

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

VERSION WITH KILOMETRE COUNTER

A - Speedometer and kilometre counter

B - Rev counter

C - Engine coolant temperature and fuel gauges.

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VERSION WITH MILEOMETRE

A - Speedometer and mileometre

B - Rev counter

C - Engine coolant temperature and fuel gauges.

Climate control tubing

Do not open.

Gas under high pressure.

Belts and pulleys

Moving parts; keep limbsand clothing away.

Coil

High voltage.

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SYMBOLSSpecial coloured labels have been at-

tached near to or actually on some ofthe components making up your Fiatbarchetta. These labels bear symbolsthat remind you of the precautions tobe taken as regards that particularcomponent.

A list of the symbols to be found onyour Fiat barchetta is given below,with the name of the component towhich it relates at the side of it.

These symbols are divided into thefollowing four categories: danger, pro-hibition, warning and obligation.

DANGER SYMBOLS

Battery

Corrosive fluid.

Battery

Explosion.

Fan

May cut in automaticallywhen the engine is off.

Expansion tank

Do not remove the capwhen the coolant is boiling.

Battery

Keep away from nakedflames.

PROHIBITION SYMBOLS

Unleaded petrolvehicle

Use only unleaded petrolwith RON 95.

Expansion tank

Use only fluid of the typespecified in the section

“Capacities”.

BatteryJack

See the Owner Hand-book.

Battery

Protect your eyes.

Engine

Use only the lubricantspecified in the section“Capacities”.

Windscreen wiper

Use only the fluid speci-fied in the section “Capac-

ities”.

Brake circuit

Do not exceed the max-imum fluid level in the

reservoir. Use only the fluid specifiedin the section “Capacities”.

Catalytic converter

Do not park over inflam-mable materials. See the

section “Protecting the emission con-trol devices”.

Power steering

Do not exceed the max-imum fluid level in the

reservoir. Use only the fluid specifiedin the section “Capacities”.

Passenger’s airbag

Do not install child safe-ty seats facing backwards

on the front passenger seat.

Heat shields - belts -pulleys - fan

Do not touch.

Battery

Keep away from children.

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WARNING SYMBOLS

OBLIGATION SYMBOLS

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THE FIATCODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from at-

tempted theft, it has been fitted withan electronic engine immobiliser sys-tem called Fiat CODE which is auto-matically activated when the ignitionkey is removed. The ignition keys, infact, are fitted with an electronic de-vice that transmits a coded signal tothe Fiat CODE unit: only if this signalis recognised can the engine be start-ed. The coded signal is the passwordwith which the control unit recognis-es the key and enables engine ignition.

KEYS fig. 4

The car comes with three types ofthe keys.

– key A, with a burgundy grip, is the“master” key. Only one of these keysis provided, and your Fiat Dealer-ship needs it when it has to store thecodes of new keys replacing ones thathave been lost or damaged or whenstoring duplicate key codes. Given itsimportance, it should be kept in a safeplace (not in the car) and only be usedwhen absolutely necessary.

Any repair operations to the Fi-at CODE system and to the en-gine control unit cannot be car-ried out if this key is lost.

– key B (supplied with a duplicate)with the blue grip, is the key which isnormally used for: starting the engine;the doors; the glove compartment; thetunnel-mounted console; the lock onthe boot opening lever.

– only one key C (with the blue grip)is provided. This key is only used tostart the engine. It can be used bygarage and workshop staff for vehiclehandling.

A CODE card fig. 5 bearing the fol-lowing data is provided together withthe keys:

A - the electronic code to be usedfor emergency starting (see “Emer-gency Start-up” in “In an emergency”);

B - the mechanical key code to begiven to the Fiat Dealership whenordering duplicate keys;

C - the spaces for any remote con-trol stickers when the car is fitted withthe “Electronic alarm” option.

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U.K. Vehicle only At the behest ofthe motor Insurance Companies heCODE card for the emergency start-ing and replacement of keys are notprovided. If you need assistance pleasecontact your nearest Fiat Dealer-ship, or telephone Free Phone0800717000.

The code numbers given on theCODE card and the key with the bur-gundy grip should be kept in a safeplace.

You should always keep the elec-tronic code written on the CODEcard on you in case you need to per-form an emergency startup.”

OPERATION

Each time you remove the ignitionkey from the STOP or PARK posi-tion, the protection system blocks theengine.

When the key is turned to MAR atengine startup:

1) If the code is recognised, thewarning lamp ¢ on the instrumentpanel will flash briefly; this means thatthe protection system has recognised

the key code and disabled the engineimmobiliser; turn the key to AVV tostart.

2) If the code is not recognised, thewarning lamp ¢ will remain lit to-gether with the warning lamp U.Should this happen, turn the key backto STOP and then to MAR; if the en-gine remains immobilised, try using theother keys supplied with the car.

If you are still unable to start the en-gine, use the emergency starting pro-cedure (see “In an emergency”), andtake your car immediately to the near-est Fiat Dealership.

When travelling with the ignition keyon MAR:

1) If the warning lamp ¢ lights upwhile the car is moving, it means thatthe system is running a self-diagnosis(e.g. due to a voltage drop). The firsttime you stop you can test the systemas follows: switch the engine off byturning the ignition key to STOP,then turn the key back to MAR: thewarning lamp ¢ will light up andshould go out in the space of aboutone second.

If the warning lamp fails to go out,leave the key at STOP for more than30 seconds and repeat the proceduredescribed previously. If the problempersists, contact your nearest FiatDealership.

2) If the warning lamp ¢ flashes itmeans that the car is not protected bythe immobiliser. Contact your FiatDealership immediately and get themto store the codes of all the keys in thememory.

The electronic compo-nents inside the key maybe damaged if the key is

subjected to sharp knocks.

IMPORTANT Each key given withthe car has its own code, differentfrom all the others, which must bestored in the memory of the system’scontrol unit.

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DUPLICATING KEYS

If you ask for extra keys, rememberthat all the keys, both the new onesand those you already possess, mustbe stored in the memory (up to amaximum of 7). Go directly to yournearest Fiat Dealership, taking withyou the key with the burgundy grip, allthe other keys in your possession andthe CODE card.

The codes of any keys that are notavailable when the new storage pro-cedure is carried out will be deletedfrom the memory to prevent any lostor stolen keys being used to start thecar.

OPERATION

The electronic alarm fitted to the Fi-at Barchetta is controlled by the re-ceiver fig. 6 (A button, B led) locat-ed in the front ceiling light and is acti-vated by the radio-frequency remotecontrol.

The alarm can be turned on onlywhen the ignition key has been turnedto STOP or PARK and removed.

The electronic alarm control unitcontains a self-supplied siren which canbe deactivated.

To switch the electronic alarmon: press button A-fig. 7 briefly onthe remote control. You will hear abeep and the direction indicators willlight up for approximately 3 seconds(in the countries where this is al-lowed). When the system is on, led A-fig. 8 on the central tunnel will flash.

ELECTRONICALARM(where fitted)The electronic alarm has the follow-

ing functions:

– remote central door locking/un-locking;

– peripheral surveillance, detectingany attempt to open the doors, thebonnet or the boot;

– passenger compartment surveil-lance.

The burgundy key, plusall the other keys and theCODE card must be

handed over to the new ownerwhen the vehicle is sold.

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To switch the electronic alarmoff: press button A-fig. 7 on the re-mote control again. You will hear twobeeps and the direction indicators willflash twice (in the countries where thisis allowed).

Deactivating the volumetric sur-veillance function. This function canbe deactivated before turning the elec-tronic alarm on: turn the ignition keyfrom STOP to MAR and then backto STOP in rapid succession and re-move the key.

Led A-fig 8 on the central tunnel willlight up for approximately 2 secondsto confirm deactivation.

The passenger compartment pro-tection function is reactivated (beforeturning on the electronic alarm) if theignition key is turned to MAR for atleast 30 seconds or when the alarmis turned on again.

ALARM SELF-TEST

When you turn the electronic alarmon you will hear a beep. If this beepis followed (after 1 second) by a sec-ond beep, check whether the doors,bonnet and boot are closed. Then turnthe electronic alarm on again. If the sit-uation persists, contact a Fiat Deal-ership.

To operate an ignition switch pow-ered electronic device (e.g. electricwindow lifter) when the passengercompartment protection function isoff, turn the key to MAR, operate thedevice and turn the key back toSTOP within 30 seconds. The pas-senger compartment protection func-tion will not be activated in this way.

To exclude the siren: press the re-mote control button for more than 4seconds while turning the electronicalarm on, then release the button. Fivebeeps will confirm that the alarm is onand the siren off.

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THE REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control has a button A-fig. 7 and a led B. The button activatesthe system. The led flashes while thesignal is being transmitted to the re-ceiver.

This a radio-frequency remote con-trol and must be used close to the ve-hicle.

Ministerial homologation

With respect to the legislation inforce in each country on the use of ra-dio frequencies:

– the market specific homologationcodes are given in the chapter “Ac-cessory installation”;

– the homologation code is printedon the remote control for the marketswhich require it.

SYSTEM PROGRAMMING

When your new car is handed overto you, the electronic alarm has al-ready been programmed by your Fi-at Dealership. Any subsequent pro-gramming should also be carried outby a Fiat Dealership.

If, therefore, you ever need a new re-mote control, go to your nearest Fi-at Dealership, taking with you thekey with the burgundy grip, all the re-mote controls in your possession andthe CODE card.

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

Change the remote control batter-ies when led B-fig. 7 on the remotecontrol flashes once only whenpressed or when led A-fig. 8 on thecentral tunnel stays on when the alarmsystem is turned off. Change the bat-teries with a similar type as follows:open the plastic covers; insert the newbatteries respecting the polarityshown; close the plastic covers fig. 9.

Used batteries are anenvironmental hazard.Dispose of them in ap-

propriate containers as pre-scribed by the law. Alternatively,take the batteries to a Fiat Deal-ership who will dispose of themcorrectly.

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The car alarm absorbselectricity. If you plan onnot using the car for

more than a month, you are ad-vised to switch the system offwith the remote control and toturn the emergency key to the“OFF” position.

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WHEN THE ALARM GOES OFF

When the car alarm is activated, theelectronic alarm will be set off if:

1) One of the doors, the bonnet orthe boot are opened.

2) The battery is disconnected or theelectronic alarm power supply cablesare cut.

3) When something enters the pas-senger compartment.

4) The outside of the car is knocked.

5) The key is turned to MAR.

A siren sounds for approximately 26seconds (for a maximum of 3 cyclesand 5-second pauses if the conditionpersists) when the electronic alarm istriggered. The direction indicatorsflash (in countries where this is al-lowed) for approximately 5 minutes.

Once the conditions cease, the sys-tem will continue its normal surveil-lance function.

To stop the electronic alarm, pressthe remote control button. If this doesnot work, turn the alarm off by turn-ing the emergency key to OFF (seenext paragraph “How to turn thealarm”).

HOW TO TURNTHE ALARM OFF fig. 10

Use the emergency key (two copiesare provided) to deactivate the elec-tronic alarm when the remote controlbatteries are flat or if there is a fault inthe system. Lift the bonnet and findthe control unit and siren (located infront of the battery). Lift the rubberprotection cap A, insert the key andturn anticlockwise (OFF position).The system is thus deactivated.

“This key switch is not applicable forthe U.K. market”.

Do not leave the emergency key inthe switch. The keyhole must be cov-ered with its rubber cap to preventdust and humidity from getting in.

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HOW TO KNOW IF THE ALARM HAS GONE OFF

If the car alarm was triggered whileyou were away, led A-fig. 8 on thecentral tunnel will flash to identify thereason for it:

Light on: remote control batteryflat.

1 flash: right door.

2 flashes: left door.

5 flashes: passenger compartmentsensors (movement inside the pas-senger compartment).

6 flashes: bonnet.

7 flashes: boot.

8 flashes: ignition tampered with.

9 flashes: alarm power supply cablescut.

10 flashes: at least three differentcauses.

The led will go out when the ignitionkey is turned to MAR or after 2 min-utes.

IGNITION SWITCHThe key can turn through four dif-

ferent positions fig. 11:

– STOP: engine off, key can be re-moved and the steering column islocked. Some of the electrical devices(e.g. the radio) can be used.

– MAR: drive position. All electri-cal devices can be used.

– AVV: starting the engine.

– PARK: engine off, parking lightson, key can be removed and the steer-ing column is locked. Press button Ato turn the key to the PARK position.

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If the ignition switch hasbeen tampered with (e.g.

someone has tried to steal yourcar), get a Fiat Dealership to makesure it is still functioning properlybefore you start driving again.

WARNING

Always remove the ignitionkey when you get out of the

car. This will prevent anyone fromaccidentally working the controls.Remember to apply the handbrakeand, if the car is pointing uphill, firstgear. Put the car into reverse if itis pointing downhill. Never leavechildren in the car by themselves.

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STEERING COLUMN LOCK

To engage the lock: remove theignition key from either the STOP orPARK position, and turn the steeringwheel until it locks.

To release: move the steeringwheel slightly as you are turning theignition key to MAR.

INDIVIDUALSETTINGS

All seat adjustments mustbe made when the car is

stationary.

WARNING

SEATS fig. 12

Moving the seat backwards or forwards

Lift lever A and push the seat for-wards or backwards: you are in thecorrect position for driving when yourhands are resting on the steeringwheel rim and your arms are slightlybent.

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Never remove the ignitionkey while the car is moving.

The steering wheel would auto-matically lock as soon as you triedto turn it. This also applies whenthe vehicle is being towed.

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Once you have let go of the lever,check the seat is firmly locked in therunners by trying to move it back andforth. Failure to lock the seat in placecould result in the seat moving unex-pectedly with obvious dangerous con-sequences.

Adjusting the reclining seat back

Lift lever B and tilt the back into theposition required. After releasing thelever, check that the back is lockedproperly into position by trying to tiltit backwards and forwards.

Tipping the seat back forwards

To make it easier to get at the hoodhousing, the front seats can be tippedforwards

To tip the seat back, turn knob C to-wards the dashboard.

HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 13

These may be height adjusted bypulling them upwards or pushing themdownwards.

STEERING WHEEL fig. 14

The wheel can only be ad-justed while the car is sta-

tionary.

WARNING

The steering wheel is height ad-justable:

1) move lever A to position 1;

2) adjust the steering wheel;

3) return the lever to position 2 tolock the wheel in place again.

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Remember that the headrestraints should be adjust-

ed to support the back of your headand not your neck. They only per-form their protective function incase of an accident when they arein this position.

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DRIVING MIRROR fig. 15

You can adjust the mirror by movinglever A:

1) normal position

2) anti-dazzle position

DOOR MIRRORS fig. 16

Adjustment by hand

Move the mirror at the four pointsas shown in the figure to adjust its po-sition.

If the mirror makes itdifficult to get throughnarrow gaps, fold it from

position 1 to position 2.

Electric adjustment (where fitted)

The mirrors can only be adjustedelectrically when the ignition key is atMAR.

All you need to do is press the fourdirections on switch A to perform thisoperation.

Switch B selects the mirror (right orleft) to be adjusted.

You are advised to position the mir-ror when the car is stationary and thehandbrake is on.

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SEAT BELTS

HOW TO USE THE SEATBELTS fig. 17

When the driver’s seat belt is not fas-tened, instrument panel indicator light< comes on when the ignition key isturned to MAR.

Press button C to unfasten the belts.Keep holding the belt as it rewinds toprevent it from getting twisted.

The seat belt retractor will adapt thebelt to the body of the person wear-ing it to give him/her freedom ofmovement. The retractor could lockwhen the vehicle is parked on a steepslope, but this should be considerednormal.

In addition, the reel mechanismblocks the belt when it is jerked or ifthe car brakes sharply, is in a collisionor when taking bends at high speed.

To fasten the seat belts, take thetongue of fastener A and push it intobuckle B until you hear it click.

If the belt jams, let it rewind for ashort stretch, then pull it out againwithout jerking.

Before fastening the seatbelts, check they pass

through the slots at the top of theseat back behind the shoulder.

WARNING

For maximum safety, keepthe back of your seat up-

right, lean back into it and makesure the seat belt fits closely acrossyour chest and hips.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSFOR THE USE OF THE SEATBELTS

All the occupants of the vehicle areobliged to respect the local traffic lawsregarding the wearing of seat belts.

Make sure the seat beltsare fastened at all times.

You increase the risk of serious in-jury or death in a collision if youtravel with the belts unfastened.

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The webbing must not betwisted. The upper section

must pass across the shoulder andchest diagonally. The lower partmust fit closely across the passen-gers’ hips and not the abdomen, toprevent them sliding forward. Donot use devices (clips, clasps etc.)that prevent the belt adheringproperly to the passenger’s body.

WARNING

Never travel with childrensitting on a passenger’s lap

with a single seat belt to protectthem both.

WARNING

SEVERE DANGER:if the car has a pas-

senger airbag, do not place thechild seat on the front seat.

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Seat belts must also be worn by ex-pectant mothers: the risk of injury inthe case of accident is much greaterfor them and their unborn child tooif they do not have a seat belt on.

Of course they must position thelower part of the belt very low downso that it passes under the abdomenfig. 20.

HOW TO KEEP THE SEATBELTS IN PROPER WORKINGORDER AT ALL TIMES

1) When wearing your seat belt, al-ways make sure it is not twisted andcan wind/unwind freely without stick-ing.

2) Following a serious accident, re-place the belt being worn at the time,even if it does not seem damaged. Re-place the pretensioners even if theyhave not triggered.

3) When cleaning the belts, washthem by hand with water and neutralsoap, rinse them and let them dry inthe shade. Do not use industrialstrength detergents, bleach, colouringor any other chemical substance thatcould weaken the fibres.

4) Do not allow the reels to get wet:they are only guaranteed to workproperly if they remain dry.

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TRANSPORTINGCHILDREN IN SAFETYFor optimal protection in the event

of a crash, all passengers must be seat-ed and wearing adequate restraint sys-tems.

This is especially relevant for chil-dren.

A child’s head is larger and heavierthan an adult’s head with respect totheir body weight. Moreover, a child’smuscular and bone structure is not ful-ly developed. For these reasons, chil-dren require specific restraint systems,different from those required by adultpassengers.

The results of research on the bestchild restraint systems are containedin the European Standard ECE-R44.This Standard enforces the use of re-straint systems classified in four groupsfig. 21:

Group 0 weight 0-10 kg




The groups partially overlap. This isbecause there are systems which cov-er more than one weight group.

All restraint systems must show ho-mologation data and control markingon a tag which is solidly fastened to thesystem and cannot be removed.

Children weighing more than 36 kgand taller than 1.5 m are, with refer-ence to restraint systems, consideredadults and can wear normal seat belts.

We recommend using LineaccessoriFiat child restraint systems for eachweight group. These systems werespecifically designed and tested for Fi-at vehicles.

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GROUP 0 (fig. 22)

Babies up to 10 kg are to be seatedin a cot type seat supporting the child’shead facing backwards. This ensuresthere is no stress on the child’s neckin sudden decelerations. The cot is se-cured with the seat belts. The childmust be strapped to the carrier.

GROUP 1 (fig. 23)

Children from 9 kg are to be seatedfacing forward in child seats with frontcushions. The vehicle seat belt securesboth seat and child.

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Child restraint systemsmust never be positioned in

the front passenger seat in vehicle’sequipped with passenger sideairbags. The inflated airbag couldcause fatal injury, regardless of howsevere the crash. Children can trav-el in the front seat only in carsequipped with an airbag deactiva-tion device. In this case, make ab-solutely sure that the airbag has infact been deactivated.

WARNING

The figure is only an exam-ple. Attain to the instruc-

tions for fastening the specific childrestraint system you are using.

WARNING The figure is only an exam-ple. Attain to the instruc-

tions for fastening the specific childrestraint system you are using.There are child restraints forGroups 0 and 1 which are fastenedwith the vehicle seat belts by meansan attachment on the seat back.The child is then secured to the seatwith specific straps. Due to theirweight, child seats can be danger-ous if they are fitted incorrectly(e.g. placing a cushion between theseat and the belts). Always attaincarefully to the specific installationinstructions for the child restraintsystem you are using.

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GROUP 2 (fig. 24)

Children from 15 kg can be secureddirectly with the vehicle seat belts. Thechild seat has the purpose of posi-tioning the child correctly with respectto the seat belt so that the diagonalsection crosses the child’s chest (nev-er the child’s throat) and the hori-zontal section fits snugly on the child’ships (and not the child’s abdomen).

GROUP 3 (fig. 25)

Children from 22 kg up only requirea cushion to lift them. The size of thechild’s chest no longer requires a sup-port to space the child’s back from theseat back.

Children taller than 1.5 m can wearseat belts like adults.

To sum up the safety precau-tions to follow when transportingchildren:

1) Child restraint systems should beinstalled on the rear seat as this is themost protected area in the vehicle inthe event of a crash.2) Attain to the instructions for fas-

tening the specific child restraint sys-tem you are using which must be pro-vided by the manufacturer. Keep thechild restraint system installation in-structions with this the vehicle docu-ments and with this Handbook. Nev-er use a child restraint system withoutinstallation instructions. 3) Always check the seat belt is well

fastened by pulling the webbing.4) Only one child can secured to a

child restraint at a time. Never carrytwo children in one restraint system.5) Always check the seat belts do

not fit around the child’s throat.6) While travelling, do not let the

child sit incorrectly or release thebelts.7) Passengers should never carry

children or babies on their laps. No-one, however strong they are, canhold a child in the event of a crash.

8) Replace the child restraint systemafter an accident.

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PRETENSIONERSTo render the protective action of

the seat belts even more effective, Fi-at barchetta is fitted with pretension-ers. These devices “feel” that a violentcollision is in progress via a sensor, andpull back a few inches of webbing. Inthis way the pretensioner ensures thatthe belt is adhering perfectly to thebody before the belt begins to holdback the wearer. When the preten-sioner has been triggered the retrac-tor will lock. The seat belt cannot bedrawn back up even when guiding itmanually.

When the pretensioner is triggeredas small amount of smoke will be pro-duced. This smoke is not harmful anddoes not indicate the principle of fire.

The pretensioner does not requireany maintenance or lubrication. Anymodification of its original state inval-idates its efficiency. If, as the result ofexceptional natural occurrences(floods, sea storms etc.), the device issoaked through with water and mud,it must be replaced.

The pretensioner will give maximumprotection when the seat belt adheressnugly to the wearer’s chest and hips.

Operations involvingbanging, vibrations orheating (exceeding 100°C

for a maximum of 6 hours) in thearea around the pretensionermay trigger or damage the de-vice. Vibrations from rough roadsurfaces or accidental joltingcaused by mounting pavementsetc. do not have any effect on thepretensioner. If, however, youneed any assistance, go to a FiatDealership.

The pretensioner can onlybe used once. After a colli-

sion that has triggered it, have it re-placed at a Fiat Dealership. The de-vice will last for 10 years from thedate of production given on the ad-hesive label: the pretensioner mustbe replaced when this date isreached.

WARNING

Pretensioners do not re-quire lubrication or main-

tenance. Under no circumstancesshould the components of the pre-tensioner be tampered with as thiscould affect the correct operationof these devices. If any interven-tions are necessary, contact your Fi-at Dealership.

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INSTRUMENTS

SPEEDOMETER

Speedometer kilometrecounter fig. 26

A - Kilometre counter

B - Speedometer

C - Trip counter

D - Reset button for the trip counter.Press to reset.

Speedometer mileometre fig. 27

A - Mileometre

B - Speedometer

C - Trip counter

D - Reset button for the trip counter.Press to reset.

REV COUNTER fig. 28

If the needle is in the zone with thered notches, it shows your car’s en-gine is over-revving. This is only ac-ceptable for a few moments.

IMPORTANT The electronic in-jection control system will progres-sively cut off the fuel supply when theengine is “overrevving” with conse-quent loss of engine power.

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COOLANT TEMPERATUREGAUGE A-fig. 29

Under normal conditions, the needleof the temperature gauge should hov-er around the middle of the scale. Ifit approaches the red section it meansthe engine is being overtaxed and youshould reduce your demands on it.

Travelling too slowly when the out-side temperature is very hot can alsocause the needle to approach the redsector.

In this case it is better to stop andturn off the engine. After a few mo-ments you can start the engine againand accelerate slightly.

FUEL GAUGE B-fig. 29

The needle shows the number oflitres of fuel probably in the tank.

When the K reserve warning lightcomes on, it means that about 5 litresof fuel are left in the tank.

Never travel with the fuel tank al-most empty: any gaps in fuel supplycould damage the catalytic converter.

DIGITAL CLOCK fig. 30

This a twenty-four hour clock. Whenthe headlights are turned on the fig-ures will automatically grow dim tomake them easier to read.

To set the hours: press button A.

To set the minutes: press button B.

Press the button once to forwardone unit at a time. Keep the buttonpressed to fast forward automatical-ly. When you are close to the timeyou wish to set, release the button andpress the button as many times as re-quired.

If the conditions persistseven after the measuresyou have taken, turn off

the engine and have the car seento at a Fiat Dealership.

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ENGINE CONTROLSYSTEM FAILURE(EOBD) (amber)

In normal conditions, the warninglight will come on when the ignitionkey is turned to MAR and should goout as soon as the engine is started.The initial lighting up shows that thewarning light is working properly.

If the warning light either stays on orcomes on while travelling:

1. Fixed light - warning of a fuelfeed/ignition system failure which mayincrease emissions in exhaust or causepossible drops in performance, poorhandling and high consumption. In suchconditions, you can continue drivingbut you should not tax the engine andyou should moderate the speed. Pro-longed use with the warning light oncan cause damage. Contact a FiatDealership as soon as possible.

The warning light will go out whenthe failure disappears. In any case, thesystem will store the error.

ENGINE OILPRESSURE TOOLOW (red)

When the pressure of the oil in theengine falls below the normal level.

The light comes on when you turnthe ignition key to MAR but it shouldgo out when the engine starts.

A delay in the light going out is ac-ceptable only when the engine is idling.

If the engine has been taxed heavily,the light might flash when idling butshould go out on accelerating slightly.

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UINDICATOR ANDWARNING LIGHTSThese light up in the following cas-

es:

2. Flashing light - warning that thecatalyser may be damaged (see“EOBD system” in this chapter). If thewarning light starts flashing, release theaccelerator pedal and slow the engineuntil the warning light stops flashing.Continue driving at moderate speed,preventing the warning light fromcoming on again. Contact a Fiat Deal-ership as soon as possible.

Contact a Fiat Dealer-ship as soon as possible ifthe U warning light ei-

ther does not come on when thekey is turned to MAR or comeson, with fixed or flashing light,when travelling.

If the warning light comeson when the vehicle is mov-

ing, switch off the engine and con-tact a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

ABS (ANTI-LOCKBRAKING SYSTEM)INEFFICIENT

(amber) (where fitted)

When the ABS device is faulty.

The normal braking system contin-ues to work but you should have thecar seen to at a Fiat Dealership.

When the key is turned to MAR thewarning light will come on but shouldgo out after about 2 seconds.

HANDBRAKE ON/BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL LOW (red)

In two cases:

1. When the handbrake is applied.

2. When the brake fluid level falls be-low the minimum.

BATTERY NOTRECHARGED PROPERLY (red)

When there is a malfunction in thecurrent generating system.

The light comes on when you turnthe ignition key to MAR but it shouldgo out when the engine starts.

FRONT BRAKEWEAR (red)

When the front brakepads have worn out. When havingthem replaced, have the rear brakeschecked, too.

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If the x warning lightcomes on while travelling,

check that the handbrake is not en-gaged. If the warning light stays onwhen the handbrake is disengaged,stop immediately and contact a Fi-at Dealership.

WARNING

The car is fitted with anelectronic braking device

(EBD). If the > and x warninglight turn on at the same time, thismeans that there is an EBD systemfault. In this case violent brakingmay be accompanied by early rearwheel locking with the possibility ofskidding. Drive the car extremelycarefully to the nearest Fiat Deal-ership to have the system checked.

WARNING

HAZARD LIGHTS(red) (flashing)

When the hazard lightsare on.

AIRBAG ORPRETENSIONERFAILURE (red)

When the system is not workingproperly or has been triggered.

SEAT BELTS NOTFASTENED (red)

When the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened properly.

CATALYTICCONVERTER HOT(red) (where fitted)

When the temperature of the cat-alytic converter is extremely high: thewarning light will go out as soon as thetemperature drops to normal.

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When you turn the ignitionkey to the MAR position

this light comes on. It should, how-ever, go out after about four sec-onds. If the light stays on or comeson while the car is moving, stop atonce and have the car seen to at aFiat Dealership.

WARNING

The lighting of warninglight > when the engine is

running normally indicates a faultin the ABS system only. In this case,the braking system will still be ef-fective without the anti-lock device.In these conditions EBD system op-eration can be reduced. Also in thiscase we recommend immediatelytaking the car to a Fiat Dealershipavoiding sudden braking to havethe system checked.

WARNING

MAIN-BEAMHEADLIGHTS (blue)

When the main-beamheadlights are turned on.

OUTSIDE LIGHTS(green)

When the side and tail-lights are turned on.

DIRECTIONINDICATORS(green) (flashing)

When the direction indicator controlstalk is used.

FUEL RESERVE(amber)

When about 5 litres offuel are left in the fuel tank.

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGDEACTIVATED

(amber) (where fitted)

When the passenger side airbag isdeactivated.

FIAT CODE (amber)In three cases (with igni-tion key at MAR):

1. A single flash - indicates that thekey code has been recognised. The en-gine can be started.

2. A constant light - indicates that thekey code has not been recognised. Tostart the engine, follow the emergencystart-up procedure described in the“In an emergency” section.

3. A flashing light - indicates that thecar is not protected by the immobilis-er system. The engine can however bestarted.

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A - Directional side vents.

B - Windscreen defroster/ demister.

C - Directional centre vents

D - Side vents sending air towardsthe feet of the passengers.

HEATING AND VENTILATION

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DIRECTIONAL AND ADJUSTABLE AIRVENTS fig. 32

Adjust the directional flaps A to reg-ulate the air flow.

The vents can be rotated to the re-quired position.

CONTROLS fig. 33

A - Knob to regulate the air tem-perature (mixture of hot/cold air).

B - Knob for operating the fan.

C - Slider for setting the air recircu-lation function. This prevents air frombeing taken in from outside.

D - Knob for air distribution.

HEATING

1) Knob to regulate the air temper-ature: pointer in the red sector.

2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speedrequired.

3) Air distribution knob: pointer setat

≤ to warm the feet and demist thewindscreen at the same time

≥ to warm the inside of the car gen-erally

µ to warm the feet and keep theface cool (“bi-level” function)

FAST DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING

Windscreen and front sidewindows

1) Knob to regulate the air temper-ature: pointer in the red sector.


3) Air distribution knob: pointer setat -.

4) Side air vents completely open andaligning the white triangle on the ad-justable part with the mark on thefixed part of the vents.

5) Air recirculation slider: set atU.

When the windscreen and windowshave been demisted adjust the con-trols to keep the windows as clear aspossible.

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IMPORTANT If the car has a man-ual climate control system, you arerecommended to adjust the controlsas described above and press button√ to speed up the demisting process.

VENTILATION

1) Centre and side vents: fully open.

2) Air temperature knob: pointer inthe blue zone.


4) Air distribution knob: pointer at¥

5) Air recirculation slider: pointer setat U, air is allowed to enter the carfrom the outside.

RECIRCULATION

When the slider is in position T,only the inside air is circulated.

IMPORTANT This function is par-ticularly useful when the outside airis heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-nel etc.). You are advised against usingthis facility for long periods.

IMPORTANT Do not use the airrecirculation function when theweather is wet/cold as this will makethe inside of the windows mist up con-siderably.

MANUAL CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM(where fitted)

The system uses refrig-erating fluid R134a as itwill not pollute the envi-

ronment if it accidentally leaks.Under no circumstances use flu-id R12, which is incompatiblewith the system’s componentparts.

CONTROLS fig. 34

A - Knob for adjusting the air tem-perature (mixture of warm and coolair).

B - Switch for turning the manual cli-mate control system on and off. Whenturned on, this switch automaticallyturns on the fan at first speed. The sys-tem is on when the light on the switchis on.

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C - Fan knob.

D - Switch for turning the air recir-culation option on, preventing air frombeing taken in from the outside. Therecirculation function is on when thelight on the switch is on.

IMPORTANT If you turn the airrecirculation on when the outsidetemperature is particularly high, the airwill cool more quickly.This functionis particularly useful when the outsideair is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,tunnel etc.). You are advised againstusing this facility for long periods, how-ever.

E - Air distribution knob.

CLIMATE CONTROL(COOLING)

1) Air temperature control knob:pointer in the blue sector.

2) Fan control knob: pointer set atthe speed required.

3) Air distribution knob: pointer setat ¥.

4) Manual climate control system:press switches √ and T.

If you wish to moderate the coolingeffect: release switch T, increasethe temperature and reduce the speedof the fan.

Do not switch on the manual climatecontrol system for heating and venti-lation but use the ordinary heating andventilation system (see the previouschapter).

IMPORTANT The manual climatecontrol system is very useful forspeeding up demisting because it driesthe air. Simply adjust the controls forthe demisting function and turn on themanual climate control system bypressing switch √.

IMPORTANT Do not use the airrecirculation function when theweather is wet/cold as this will makethe inside of the windows mist up con-siderably.

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STEERINGCOLUMN STALKS

LEFT-HAND STALK

The left-hand stalk brings togetherthe outside light and direction indica-tor controls.

The outside lights can only come onif the ignition key is at MAR.

When the outside lights are turnedon, the instrument panel and the var-ious controls mounted on the dash-board light up.

Side and taillights fig. 35

These come on when you turnknurled switch from O to 6. Instru-ment panel indicator light 3 comeson.

Dipped beam headlights fig. 36

These come on when you turn theknurled switch from 6 to 2.

Main-beam headlights fig. 37

These come on when you press thestalk towards the dashboard while theknurled switch is at 2.

Instrument panel indicator light 1comes on.

To turn off the main-beam headlights,pull the stalk back towards the steer-ing wheel

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Flashing the headlights fig. 38

To flash the headlights pull the stalktowards the steering wheel (tempo-rary position).

Direction indicators fig. 39

Move the stalk as follows to turn onthe direction indicators:

up - for the right indicator

down - for the left indicator.

Instrument panel indicator light yflashes.

The direction indicators turn off au-tomatically when the car straightensup.

If you want the indicator to flashbriefly, move the stalk up or downwithout it clicking into position. Whenyou let it go it will return to its origi-nal position.

RIGHT-HAND STALK

The right-hand stalk brings togetherall the windscreen cleaning controls.

Windscreen wiper fig. 40

This feature can only work when theignition key is at MAR.

0 - Windscreen wiper off.

1 - Flick wipe.

2 - Slow continuous wipe.

3 - Fast continuous wipe.

4 - Temporary continuous slow wipefunction: when you release the stalk,it returns to position 0 and automat-ically turns off the windscreen wiper.

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When you pull the lever towards thesteering wheel fig. 41 (temporary po-sition), the windscreen washer jet isactivated.

CONTROLS

HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 42

These come on when switch A ispressed. It does not matter what po-sition the ignition key is in.

When these lights are on, indicatorlight r flashes on the instrument pan-el.

Press the switch again to turn thelights off.

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The use of the hazard lightsis governed by the traffic

regulations of the country the caris driven in. These laws should becomplied with.

WARNING

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FRONT AND REARFOGLIGHTS fig. 43

The controls are situated on the cen-tre tunnel.

They only function if the ignition keyis at MAR.

When a button is pushed to turn thelights on, it lights up itself.

A - ON/OFF button for the frontfoglights (where fitted). The dippedbeam headlights must be on to oper-ate these lights.

B - ON/OFF button for the rear fog-lights (where fitted). The dipped beamheadlights or the front foglights mustbe on to operate these lights.

The rear foglights will be switched offwhen the ignition key is turned toSTOP. If required, you will need toturn them on again the next time youstart the engine.

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 44

This is a safety cut-out which comesinto play in the case of an accident toblock the fuel supply and thus stop theengine.

If you cannot see any fuel leaks andthe car is in a fit state to continue itsjourney, press button A to reactivatethe fuel supply system.

After an accident, remember to turnthe ignition key to STOP to avoid thebattery running down.

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If, after an accident, youcan smell petrol or see that

the fuel feed system is leaking, toavoid the risk of fire, do not resetthe switch.

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INTERIOREQUIPMENT

GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 45

The glove compartment is fitted witha lock.

Position 1 - lock engaged

Position 2 - lock released

Press the button to open.

When the compartment is opened,an internal courtesy light comes on.There is an indent on the flap forstanding a glass or can on while the caris stationary.

ODDMENT BOX fig. 46

The oddment box is fitted with alock.

Position 1 - lock engaged

Position 2 - lock released

Lift flap to open.

CEILING LIGHT UNIT fig. 47

The light comes on automaticallywhen one of the doors is opened.

When the doors are closed, the lightcan be turned on and off by pressinground indent on the lens.

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Never travel with the glovecompartment open: it could

injure the passenger in the event ofan accident.

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CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 48

The cigar lighter is situated inside theoddment box.

Press button A: after around 15 sec-onds the button pops back to its orig-inal position and the cigar lighter isready for use.

IMPORTANT Make sure that thecigar lighter does in fact pop out af-ter it has been pushed in.

ASHTRAY fig. 49

It is protected by a flap. Press thetwo tabs A-fig. 49 and pull upwardsto remove.

SUN VISORS fig. 50

These are positioned to the sides ofthe driving mirror. They can swing upor down.

There is a vanity mirror with pro-tective flap on the back of the passen-ger’s sun visor.

The cigar lighter gets veryhot. Be careful how you

handle it and make sure it is notused by children: danger of fire orburns.

WARNING

Do not use the ashtray as awaste paper basket: it

could catch fire on contact with cig-arette butts.

WARNING

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DOORS Closing by hand from the outside

Turn the key to position 2 to engagethe lock.

Manual locking/opening from the the inside

Opening: lift opening lever A-fig. 52.

Locking: close the door and presssafety button B.

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING(where fitted) fig. 52

From the outside

When the doors are closed, insertand turn the key in the lock of one ofthe doors.

From the inside

When the doors are closed, pressdevice B.

Opening by hand from the outside

Turn the key to position 1-fig. 51 torelease the lock. Opening lever B israised by pressing button A. Take holdof it and pull.

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Make sure it is safe to opena door before opening it.

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IMPORTANT If one of the doorsis not shut properly or there is a fail-ure in the system, the central lockingfeature will not work and, after someattempts, the device stops working foraround two minutes. In these twominutes the doors can be locked orunlocked manually without the elec-trical system coming into play. Afterthe two minutes the control unit isready to receive commands oncemore.

If the reason for the malfunction hasbeen removed, the device will start towork properly again. If not it will cutout once more.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS fig. 53

Two push buttons are mounted onthe central console. They control thefollowing when the ignition key is atMAR:

A - left window opening

B - left window closing

C - right window closing

D - right window opening

If a button is pressed on the driver’sside for around two seconds, the win-dow works automatically: the windowstops when it is fully opened or closed(or when the button is pushed again).

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Improper use of the electricwindows can be dangerous.

Before and during their operation,ensure that any passengers in thevehicle are not at risk either by per-sonal objects getting caught or bybeing injured directly. Always re-move the ignition key when you getout of the car to prevent the elec-tric windows being operated acci-dentally and constituting a dangerto the people left in the car.

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HOOD

USEFUL TIPS

Before opening the hood, make sureits housing is not obstructed by any-thing.

To prevent damage to the windowseals, open and close the hood eitherwith the windows right down or withthe doors open.

Do not fold the hood when it is wet:it may get damaged if it is left in itshousing for a long period.

Do not rest weights on the open orclosed hood: the canvas and the framecould get damaged.

Do not open or close the hoodwhen the outside temperature is verylow.

Snow or ice must be removed withobjects that do not leave scratches.

Take the car to a Fiat Dealershipfor any repairs or maintenance.

OPENING

1) Lower the sun visors.

2) Grip the handles, lower them,turn them towards the inside of thecar fig. 54 and raise the front part ofthe hood from the windscreen tran-som.

3) Lower both the side windows orkeep the doors open.

4) Working from the outside of thecar on the driver’s side, fold the hoodback a little until you are able to raisethe rear of the hood, as well. Makesure the rear window folds properlyat the centre using the palm of yourhand fig. 55.

IMPORTANT Make sure that nocreases from in the rear window whileyou are doing this.

Make sure the boot lid iscompletely closed toavoid interference with

the hood housing cover. (A beepwill however warn you when youtry to open the hood housing cov-er when the boot is not closedproperly).

Only open or close thehood while the car is sta-

tionary.

WARNING

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5) Keeping the rear of the hoodraised make sure that the boot isclosed properly, and pull lever Afig. 56 (the lever nearest the seat) torelease the hood housing cover. (Abeep will however warn you when youtry to open the hood housing coverwhen the boot is not closed proper-ly). Lift it until it locks into the fullyopen position.

6) Fold the hood backwards into itshousing, keeping it together with bothhands and check that the visible partof the rear window has kept its round-ed shape over its entire length, whenyou have finished.

7) With the whole hood folded in-side the hood compartment, press theframework and turn the fastener fromposition 1-fig. 57 to position 2 so thatit hooks onto the framework. Let theframework go and the hood will re-main blocked in position. Do the sameoperation on both sides.

8) Close the hood compartmentcover. Make sure that the catch hascaught properly.

CLOSING

1) Lower both side windows or keepthe doors open.

2) Make sure that the boot is closedproperly, then lift lever A-fig. 58 (thelever nearest the seat) to release thehood housing cover. A beep, however,will inform you if the boot has notbeen closed properly.

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3) Lift the hood housing cover untilit locks into the completely open po-sition.

4) Turn the hood fastener from po-sition 2-fig. 58 to position 1 so that itrests in the appropriate recess. Do thesame operation on both sides. Work-ing from outside the car, lift hood withone hand until you can grip the rearpart of the hood with the other hand.Keep the hood folded, and pull it rightto the front of the car so you can closethe hood compartment cover, fig. 59.Make sure the catch on the cover hascaught properly.

5) Rest the rear of the hood on thehood compartment cover fig. 60.

6) Rest the front part of the hood onthe windscreen transom.

7) From the inside of the car, swingthe sun visors down, keep the hoodlowered with one hand using the re-cess for the purpose fig. 61 and, withthe other hand, lock it onto the wind-screen transom by turning the handles.

8) Lift the sun visors.

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HARD TOP(where fitted)The hard top is fitted with a heated

rear window and should be used in-stead of the hood during the winter.

USEFUL TIPS

Before fitting the hard top, fold thehood into its housing properly and an-chor the hood housing cover to itssafety devices.

Remove the seat belts from the slotsin the seat backs and tip the seat backsforward.

Position and remove the hard topwith the side windows fully loweredor the doors open. Get another per-son to help you to support the hardtop on the right and left.

If repairs or maintenance are neces-sary, take the car to a Fiat Dealer-ship.

FITTING

1) Make sure the hard top’s fittinghandles on the windscreen transomare turned inwards.

2) Remove the side inner panels A-fig. 62 from the hard top covering byunscrewing the fixing screws.

3) Lift the hard top and move it overthe car.

4) Lower the hard top, and fit pins A-fig. 63 into anchorage points B on thecar (for the sole purpose of bettershowing anchorage points B in fig. 63the guard on the car has been re-moved).

5) Rest the front of the hard top onthe windscreen transom.

6) Insert hooks C in holes D and se-cure the rear of the hard top to thecar using levers E.

7) Fit side panels A-fig. 62 by in-serting tongue B into its position inthe hard top upholstery and fix theminto position with screw C.

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8) Connect the heated rear window’selectrical connector to the connectorlocated under the left side panel.

9) Working from inside the car,swing the sun visors down and lockthe hard top in position on the wind-screen transom by turning the handlesfig. 64.

REMOVAL

1) Working from inside the car, low-er the sun visors and release the hardtop from the windscreen transom bypulling down and turning the handlesfig. 65 towards the inside of the car.

2) Remove the side panels A-fig. 66from the hard top’s upholstery by un-doing fixing screws B.

3) Disconnect the heated rear win-dow’s electrical connector from theconnector located under the left sidepanel.

4) Push red safety buttons A-fig. 67upwards and release levers B.

5) Release hooks C from holes D(for the sole purpose of better show-ing anchorage points D in fig. 67, theguard on the car has been removed).

6) Working from outside the car,and with someone else to lend a hand,raise the hard top and move it back-wards.

7) Refit side panels A-fig. 66 overthe hard top upholstery and fix themwith screws B.

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STORAGE

1) Place the hard top on a suitablerack if possible.

2) Clean and protect the paintedparts by applying protective wax.

3) Sprinkle talcum powder on therubber weather-stripping.

4) Clean the interior upholstery, re-moving dust with a soft brush or vac-uum cleaner.

5) Cover the hard top with a fabricor perforated plastic cover. Do notuse imperforated plastic as it will notallow any moisture on the hard top toevaporate.

HEATED REAR WINDOW

The device only works when the ig-nition key is at MAR. Press the but-ton A-fig. 68 on the hard top panelbetween the closing handles in centralposition to switch the device on andoff.

WIND STOPThe wind stop is located behind the

seats fig. 70. It increases driving com-fort at all speeds by limiting the air tur-bulence created in the passenger com-partment when travelling with thehood open.

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It allows to prolong the “open hood”season.

FITTING THE WIND STOP (1st fitting)

1) Fit the side brackets A and Bfig. 69 in the holes on the internalsides of the car, on the right and onthe left.

2) Fasten the side brackets A and Bto the body with the nuts and screwsprovided. Insert the screws and thewashers from the outside of the bodyside and fasten the brackets from theinside with the nuts, fig. 69.

3) Fit the ends of the wind spot Cand D fig. 70 inside the previously fit-ted brackets. Make sure that the windstop cover is facing the rear part of thecar.

4) Position the cover E-fig. 71 onthe brackets A and B as shown in thefigure. Then fasten knobs F on the sup-porting bracket screw.

5) Fasten the knobs F so to lock thewind stop in position.

The wind stop will not prevent open-ing and closing the hood once it is fit-ted.

REMOVING THE WIND STOP

Simply loosen the fastening knobs Fby turning them anticlockwise. Re-move the wind stop by pulling it up-wards. After removing the wind stop,refasten the knobs F on the support-ing brackets.

For refitting the wind stop, simplyloosen the fastening knobs F, insertthe wind stop and fasten it. Leave sup-porting brackets A and B fitted.

For safety reasons, do notstore the removed wind

stop in the passenger compart-ment.

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Fit and remove the windstop with the hood folded

away in the specific compartmentand the hood compartment open.

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BONNETTo open the bonnet:

1) Pull lever A-fig. 72 in the direc-tion of the arrow.

Before lifting the bonnet,check the windscreen wiper

arms are not lifted from the wind-screen.

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2) Press lever A-fig. 73.

3) Lift the bonnet gripping it in thecentre of itsfront edge and, at thesame time, release support rod A-fig. 74 from its clip.

4) Place the tip of the support rod inrecess B of the bonnet.

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Check the fasteners afterthe first 500 km. Repeat the

check regularly.

WARNING

We recommend removingthe wind stop if you plan on

using the car with the hood closedfor a long time. Store the removedwind stop in the boot.

WARNINGPerform the operation on-ly when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

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Important. The bonnetmight fall violently if the

support rod is not positioned prop-erly.

WARNING To close the bonnet:

1) Hold the bonnet up with one handand, with the other, remove rod A-fig. 71 from recess B and replace it inits clip.

2) Lower the bonnet until it is about20 cm (8 ins) above the engine com-partment.

3) Let it fall: the bonnet locks auto-matically.

Always make sure the bon-net is closed properly so it

will not open while the vehicle ismoving.

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If repairs need to be carriedout inside the engine com-

partment when this is still hot, becareful not to burn yourself andkeep away from the electric fan asthis may cut in at any time, even ifthe key is removed from the ignitionswitch. Wait until the engine hascooled.

WARNING

Scarves, ties and otherloose articles of clothing

could easily get caught up in mov-ing parts. This can be extremelydangerous.

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BOOTTo open the boot, open the driver’s

side door, release the lock using theignition key and lift lever A-fig. 75 inthe door frame:

1 = lever unlocked

2 = lever locked

To close the boot lid, use one handto lower it completely, then press itwith both hands at the points indicat-ed by the arrows. Lock lever A.

IMPORTANT The boot lid mustbe closed before opening or closingthe hood.

HEADLIGHTS

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS

The correct positioning of the head-light beams is very important for thecomfort and safety, not only of theperson driving the car but also all oth-er road users. This is also covered bya specific law. To ensure you and oth-er drivers have the best visibility con-ditions when travelling with the head-lights on, the headlights must be setproperly.

Have the headlight positioningchecked at a Fiat Dealership and ad-justed if necessary.

ADJUSTINGTHE FRONT FOGLIGHTS

Have the lights checked at a FiatDealership and adjusted if necessary.

The addition of objects(speakers, spoilers, etc.)to the boot lid or to the

rear window shelf (except whenenvisaged by the manufacturer)may prevent the gas-filled strutsat the sides of the boot fromworking properly.

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When using the boot, makesure the load you are car-

rying does not exceed the permit-ted weight (see the “Technicalspecifications” chapter).

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ABS(where fitted)The vehicle is fitted with an ABS

braking system, which prevents thewheels from locking when braking,makes the most of road grip and givesthe best control when emergencybraking under difficult road conditions.

The driver can tell the ABS systemhas come into play when he feels thebrake pedal pulsating slightly and thesystem gets noisier.

This should not be interpreted as afault in the brakes; on the contrary itis a sign that the ABS system is work-ing: it tells the driver that the vehicleis travelling at the limit of its road gripand that he should alter his speed tofit the type of road surface.

The ABS system is an addition to thebasic braking system. If there is a mal-function, the system turns off auto-matically and only the ordinary brakescontinue to work.

If a failure occurs, and consequentlythe anti-lock function is not effective,the braking system will continue towork as usual.

If you have never driven a vehiclewith ABS before, you should practiceusing the system on slippery terrain,obviously with the necessary safetyprecautions and keeping to the High-way Code of the country you are in.It is also a good idea to read the fol-lowing information carefully.

The advantage in using the ABS sys-tem is that it continues to give youmaximum manoeuvrability even whenbraking hard in conditions of poor gripby preventing the wheels locking.

You should, however, not expect thebraking distance to always decrease:for example surfaces with gravel orfresh snow on a slippery road will infact increase the braking distance.

To exploit the ABS system to the fullin the event of necessity, you shouldtake heed of the following advice:

The ABS exploits the tyre-road grip available to the

full, but it cannot improve it; youshould therefore take every carewhen driving on slippery surfaces,and not take unnecessary risks.

WARNING

If the ABS system cuts in itis a sign that the grip be-

tween the tyre and the road surfacehas reached the limit: you mustslow down to match the speed tothe road grip available.

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Braking while cornering always re-quires extreme care even when usingABS.

The most important advice to followis the following:

If you follow these tips you will beable to brake better in any situation.

IMPORTANT Vehicles fitted withABS may only be fitted with wheelrims, tyres and brake pads of the makeand model approved by the vehiclemanufacturer.

An Electronic Brake DistributorEBD integrates the ABS system anduses the control unit and sensors ofthe ABS system to increase perfor-mance of the brake system.

If there is a fault, the warn-ing light > will light up on

the dashboard. At this point, reducespeed and go to a Fiat Dealershipto have your vehicle checked andput right immediately.

WARNING

When the ABS cuts in, andyou feel the brake pedal

pulsating, do not remove your foot,but keep it pressed. In doing so youwill stop in the shortest amount ofspace possible under the currentroad conditions.

WARNING

The car is fitted with anelectronic braking device

(EBD). If the > and x warninglight turn on at the same time, thismeans that there is an EBD systemfault. In this case violent brakingmay be accompanied by early rearwheel locking with the possibility ofskidding. Drive the car extremelycarefully to the nearest Fiat Deal-ership to have the system checked.

WARNING

The lighting of warninglight > when the engine is

running normally indicates a faultin the ABS system only. In this case,the braking system will still be ef-fective without the anti-lock device.In these conditions EBD system op-eration can be reduced. Also in thiscase we recommend immediatelytaking the car to a Fiat Dealershipavoiding sudden braking to havethe system checked.

WARNING

If the x brake fluid lowwarning light comes on,

stop the vehicle immediately andcontact the nearest Fiat Dealership.Fluid leaks from the hydraulic sys-tem, in fact, can compromise brakesystem operation, both traditionalsystems and systems with ABS.

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AIR BAG

Description and operation

The front airbag (driver and passen-ger) is a safety device which is imme-diately triggered in the event of a frontimpact.

It consists of an instantly inflatablebag housed in a special compartmentlocated:

– in the centre of the steering wheelon the driver’s side;

– in the dashboard on the passen-ger’s side (larger bag).

The front airbag (driver and passen-ger) is a device which protects the oc-cupants of the car during a head-oncollision of a medium-high degree.

The system was designed to protectfrom injury caused by the body crash-ing to the steering wheel or the dash-board.

In a collision, an electronic controlunit processes the signals from a de-celeration sensor and, where required,inflates the airbag.

The bag inflates instantly and acts asa soft protective barrier between thefront seat passengers and the struc-tures in front of them that could causeinjury. The bags deflate immediately af-terwards.

A passenger not wearing the seatbelt may crash into the bag before it isfully inflated. In this case, the protec-tion is considerably decreased.

The airbag, as a consequence, is nota replacement for the use of seat beltsbut rather a complement. We rec-ommend that seat belts are worn at alltimes as prescribed by legislation in Eu-rope and most other countries world-wide.

In the event of front collisions at lowspeed, the restraining action of theseat belts is sufficient and the airbagis not inflated.

For impacts against very deformableor mobile objects (traffic sign poles,heaps of gravel or snow, parked vehi-cles), side impacts, wedging under oth-er vehicles or barriers (e.g. under atruck or guard rail), the airbag is notnecessary and may even be undesir-able. In the event of frontal impacts in-volving, for example, the mudguardagainst a guard-rail, the airbags are nottriggered as they would not offer ad-ditional protection with respect to theseat belts and may be undesirable.

The fact that the airbag is not trig-gered in these situations, this does notsignify a malfunction.

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AIRBAG PASSENGER SIDE(where fitted)

The passenger side airbag was de-signed and calibrated to protect a per-son wearing seat belts.

When fully inflated, the bag will fillmost of the space between the dash-board and the passenger.

Manual deactivation

The passenger side airbag can be de-activated if it is absolutely necessary tocarry a child in the front passengerseat.

Turn the specific switch fig. 77which can be reached by opening thepassenger side door with the ignitionkey.

The switch has two positions:

1 - Passenger side airbag on: (posi-tion ON P) instrument panel warn-ing light off. Do not carry children onthe front seat.

2 - Passenger side airbag off: (posi-tion OFFF) instrument panel warn-ing light on. A child can be carried onthe front seat with a suitable restraintsystem.

The instrument panel warning lightF will stay on until the passengerside airbag is reactivated.

SEVERE DANGER:if the car has a front

airbag on passenger side, do notplace the child seat on the frontseat.

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GENERAL WARNINGS

The front airbags can be trig-gered if the car is subjected toconsiderable crashes or involvedin an accident concerning the un-derbody areas, such as a violentimpact against steps, kerbs orprojecting objects fastened to theground, falling into large holes ordips in the road surface.

A small amount of powder andsmoke is freed when the airbagsare triggered. This is not harmfuland does not indicate the princi-ple of a fire.

Go to a Fiat Dealership as soonas possible if the warning lightcomes on when travelling (to sig-nal a fault) to have the problemrepaired.

The airbag system is guaranteedfor ten years. Contact a FiatDealership as the expiry data ap-proaches.

After an accident which trig-gered the airbags, go to a FiatDealership to have the entiresafety system, the electronic con-trol unit, the seat belts and the

pretensioners replaced. TheDealership will also check the in-tactness of the electrical system.

Any diagnostic, repair or re-placement operations concerningthe airbag system must exclu-sively be carried out at a FiatDealership.

If you are having the carscrapped, have the airbag systemdeactivated at a Fiat Dealershipfirst.

If the car changes hands, thenew owner must be made awareof the indications given above andbe given this Owner Handbook.

The pretensioners and frontairbags are activated by the elec-tronic control unit according tothe type of impact. Consequent-ly, missed activation of one ormore system components doesnot indicate a fault in the system.

The instrument panelwarning light ¬ should

come on when the ignition key isturned to MAR and go out after ap-proximately four seconds. Immedi-ately, contact a Fiat Dealership ifthe warning light either does notcome on or stays on or comes onwhen travelling.

WARNING

When the passenger’s frontairbag is active (passenger

front airbag deactivation switch atON), the F warning light willcome on for approximately fourseconds and flash for other fourseconds when the ignition key isturned to MAR to remind the driverthan the passenger’s front and sideairbags (where fitted) will be firedin the event of a crash. The warn-ing light should go out immediate-ly afterwards.

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Do not apply stickers orother objects to the steer-

ing wheel or to the dashboard onthe passenger’s side. Do not travelwith objects on your lap or in frontof you nor with a pipe, pencil orsimilar between your lips; you couldseriously hurt yourself if the airbaginflates in a collision.

WARNINGThe correct operation ofthe front airbags and pre-

tensioners is only ensured if the caris not overloaded.

WARNING

The airbag does not replaceseat belts but rather in-

creases their effectiveness. Further-more, the front airbag is not fired inthe event of low speed front colli-sions, side collisions, rear-end shuntsand roll-overs. In these cases, thepassengers are only protected bythe seat belts which for this reasonmust always be fastened.

WARNING

Always drive with bothhands on the rim of the

steering wheel so that the airbag isfree to inflate during a head-on col-lision, and protect you from seriousinjury. Do not drive with your bodybending towards the steering wheel,but sit in an upright position withyour back resting against the seat.

WARNING

If an attempt has beenmade to steal the car, or if

it has actually been stolen or hasbeen vandalised in any way or sub-jected to flooding, have the airbagsystem checked over at a Fiat Deal-ership.

WARNING

It is important to rememberthat when the ignition key

is turned to MAR even if the engineis off, the air bag can be fired whenthe car is stationary if it hit by an-other vehicle travelling at suitablespeed. As a consequence, Fiat rec-ommends sitting children in theirspecific retainer system on the backseat, which is the most protectedposition ossible. On the contrary,the air bags will not be fired in thecar is crashed into when the key isnot insered or turned. Consequent-ly, in this case, the fact that theasystem is not fired does not indi-cate a fault.

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EOBD SYSTEM

The EOBD system (European OnBoard Diagnosis) performs a non-stopdiagnosis of the components linked tothe emissions, it also warns the userabout the component current deterio-ration conditions, by turning on the pi-lot lamp U on the instrument panel.

Purpose of system is:

– keeping system efficiency under con-trol;

– warning about emission increasesdue to car malfunction;

– warning about the necessity of re-placing deteriorated components.

System also avails itself of a connectorthat can be interfaced with a proper in-strumentation, enabling to read errorcodes stored in the control unit, to-gether with a set of specific engine di-agnosis and operation parameters. Thisinspection can be also carried out bytraffic control agents.

IMPORTANT After eliminating theproblem, your Fiat Dealership willrun a bench test to fully check the sys-tem. In some cases, a long road testmay be required.

If the pilot lamp U doesnot turn on when the ig-nition key is turned to the

MAR position, or if, when run-ning, the fixed or blinking lightturns on, please contact as soonas possible the Fiat Dealership.Pilot light U functionality can beinspected by the special equip-ment available with the trafficcontrol agents. Comply with theregulations current in the Coun-try where your are driving.

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CELLULAR PHONE SETUP (where fitted)

Your vehicle may be equipped withan optional cellular phone system con-sisting of:

– a dual function speaker (sound sys-tem and cellular phone) located underthe dashboard on the right-hand side;

– a dual function, electrically-oper-ated aerial (sound system and cellularphone) A-fig. 78 located in the rearright-hand part of the vehicle;

– wiring and ten-pin connector A-fig. 79 (to power and connect to thedual function speaker) and connectionto dual function aerial B located in thefront part of the central tunnel. To ac-cess the components, remove thescrews and flap C.

The wiring diagram is:

N electronic earth

R positive (+30) protected by15A fuse no. 10 (in fuse car-rier)

GN light positive (+), protectedby 10A fuse no. 2 (in fuse car-rier)

AR key positive (+), protected by15A fuse no. 1 (in fuse carri-er)

LN dual function speaker onright-hand door (–)

BR dual function speaker onright-hand door (+)

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IMPORTANT The maximum pow-er which can be applied to the aerial is20W.

The microphone should be installednear the front ceiling light so that isdoes not interfere with driving visibil-ity.

The recommended position to locatethe telephone cradle is shown in fig. 80.

The cellular phone will work whenthe engine is off by turning the key toMAR.

AT THE FILLINGSTATIONThe Fiat barchetta’s pollution control

devices make it essential to use onlyunleaded petrol.

However, to avoid accidents, thehole for the petrol pump nozzle is toosmall to accommodate the nozzle ofpetrol pumps containing leaded petrol.The octane number (R.O.N.) must beat least 95.

Have the cellular phoneinstalled and connectedto the provision system in

the vehicle exclusively at a FiatDealership.

Have the cellular phoneand the connections in-stalled by a Fiat Dealer-

ship only. This will ensure thebest results and avoid problemsaffecting car safety.

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A catalytic converterthat does not work prop-erly leads to the emission

of harmful gases and the conse-quent pollution of the atmos-phere.

Never put even the tini-est amount of leadedpetrol into the fuel tank,

even in an emergency. You woulddamage the catalytic converterbeyond repair.

FUEL FILLER CAP

The cap is provided with a strap A-fig. 82 fastening it to the flap so thatis cannot be lost..

To open: hold the cap still and turnthe key anti-clockwise. Turn the capby half a turn anti-clockwise and re-move it.

The air-tight cap can cause a slight in-crease in pressure inside the fuel tank.A suction noise when removing thecap is, therefore, perfectly normal.

The cap can be positioned directly onthe flap while refuelling as shown infig. 82.

To close: insert the cap (with key)and turn it clockwise until it clicksonce or twice. Hold the cap still, turnthe key clockwise and remove it.

IMPORTANT If the fuel filler capneeds changing, use only genuinespares, otherwise you risk damagingthe fuel vapour recovery system.

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Do not put naked flames orlighted cigarettes near the

fuel filler hole as there is a danger offire. Do not bend too close to thehole either so as not to breathe inharmful vapours.

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PROTECTING THEENVIRONMENTProtecting the environment has been

the guiding principle in the design ofthe Fiat barchetta right from the start.The result is the use of materials andcreation of devices that can reduce orconsiderable curtail harmful influenceson the environment.

The Fiat barchetta is ready to travelwell ahead of the most stringent in-ternational pollution control stan-dards.

USE OF MATERIALS THAT DO NOT HARM THE ENVIRONMENT

None of the car’s components con-tain asbestos. Padding and the climatecontrol system do not contain CFI’s(Chlorofluorocarbides) the gases con-sidered responsible for the destruc-tion of the ozone layer. Other sub-stances which may pollute the air andwater tables, such as cadmium used inbolt anti-rust coverings and the chro-mate used in some colourings, havebeen replaced entirely with environ-mentally-friendly substances.

DEVICES FOR REDUCINGPETROL ENGINE EMISSIONS

Three-way catalytic converter(catalytic exhaust pipe)

Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxidesand unburned hydrocarbons are themain harmful components in exhaustgases.

The catalytic exhaust pipe and thedevices connected to it are a “minia-ture laboratory” where a very highpercentage of these components isconverted into harmless substances.

The conversion is aided by minuteparticles of precious metals on the ce-ramic core enclosed in the stainless-steel container.

Lambda Sensor

All petrol versions are fitted with thisdevice. It ensures that air and fuel areconstantly mixed in the correct pro-portions. This is a fundamental condi-tions for the proper functioning of theengine and the catalytic converter.

Anti-evaporation canister

As it is impossible to stop the build-up of petrol fumes even when the en-gine is not running, the system trapsthem in a special active carbon canis-ter. They are sucked in from here andburnt while the engine is running.

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DRIVING YOUR CAR

To help you handle your Fiat barchetta in the bestand safest possible way, and above all use it to itsfullest potential, we have given you some hints in thischapter on “what to do, what not to do and what toavoid” when at the wheel of your Fiat barchetta.

Most of the time, these suggestions apply to othercars as well. Sometimes, however, the tip may applyto an exclusive Fiat barchetta feature. You are there-fore strongly recommended to pay the closest atten-tion to this section for helpful hints on optimum dri-ving practices and usage of the car that will help youget the most out of your Fiat barchetta.

STARTING THE ENGINE ............................................... 68PARKING ............................................................................ 70GEAR USE .......................................................................... 71SAFE DRIVING .................................................................. 71CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND POLLUTION .......................................................... 76CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT ..................................................... 78TOWING A TRAILER ..................................................... 79SNOW CHAINS ............................................................... 80VEHICLE STORAGE ........................................................ 81REPEATED CHECKS AND CHECKS BEFORE LONG TRIPS .................................................... 82ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ..... 82USEFUL ACCESSORIES .................................................. 82

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If warning light ¢ remains littogether with the warning light Uwhen the ignition key is at MAR,turn the key to STOP and then toMAR; if the warning light stillremains lit, try with the other keysprovided with the car.

If you are still unable to start theengine, follow the emergency startupprocedure (see “Emergency startup”in the section “In an emergency”)and go to the nearest FiatDealership immediately.

IMPORTANT Do not leave theignition key at MAR when theengine is off.

STARTINGTHE ENGINE

The engine may seem noisier thanusual during the first seconds afterstartup, especially after a long periodof inactivity. This phenomenon ischaracteristic of hydraulic tappets,and does not affect the functioningand reliability of the engine: this par-ticular timing system has been select-ed for the Fiat barchetta engine toreduce the number of maintenanceinterventions necessary.

IMPORTANT It is important thatthe accelerator is never pressed untilthe engine is started.

1) Make sure the handbrake is on.

2) Put the gear lever in neutral.

3) Press the clutch pedal rightdown, without touching the acceler-ator pedal.

4) Turn the ignition key to AVVand let it go the moment the enginestarts.

If the engine does not start at thefirst attempt, return the ignition keyto STOP before trying to start theengine again.

It is dangerous to let theengine run in a garage or

other closed area. The engine con-sumes oxygen and gives off carbondioxide, carbon monoxide and oth-er poisonous fumes.

WARNING

Never touch the high ten-sion cables (spark plug

cables) when the engine is run-ning.

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HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED

– Begin to move forward slowly, let-ting the engine turn over at mediumrevs. Do not floor the accelerator.

– Do not push the engine to its lim-it for the first few kilometres. You arerecommended to wait until the watertemperature has reached 50° to 60°C.

EMERGENCY START-UP

If the Fiat CODE system fails torecognise the code transmitted bythe ignition key (warning lamp ¢ oninstrument panel lit with a fixedlight), you can start the engine by fol-lowing the emergency procedureusing the code written on the CODEcard.

See the section “In an emergency”.

Do not bump start bypushing, towing or coast-ing downhill. This way of

starting could cause a rush of fu-el into the catalytic exhaust pipeand damage it beyond repair.

A quick burst on the ac-celerator before turningoff the engine serves ab-

solutely no practical purpose andwastes fuel.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive itis better to allow the engine to “catchits breath” before turning it off by let-ting it idle to allow the temperature inthe engine compartment to fall.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition key to STOPwhile the engine is idling.

Remember that as long asthe engine is not running,

the power brakes and power steer-ing do not work. You therefore haveto use considerably more effort onboth the brake pedal and the steer-ing wheel.

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PARKINGTurn off the engine, pull up the hand-

brake, put the car in gear (1st if the caris pointing uphill, reverse if downhill)and turn the wheels. If the car is on asteep incline, you should put a stoneor wedge under the wheels to blockthem.

Do not leave the ignition key atMAR because it drains the battery.

Always remove the key when youleave the car.

IMPORTANT If this is not thecase, have the handbrake adjusted ata Fiat Dealership.

When the hand brake is on and theignition key is at MAR, panel indica-tor light x comes on.

To release the handbrake:

1) Slightly lift the handbrake andpress release button A.

2) Keep the button pressed in andlower the lever. Instrument panel in-dicator light x will go out.

3) To prevent the vehicle acciden-tally moving, carry out this manoeuvrewith the brake pedal pressed.

HANDBRAKE fig. 1

The handbrake lever is situated be-tween the two front seats.

To operate the handbrake pull thelever upwards until the car is pre-vented from moving: pulling the leverthrough four or five “clicks” is gener-ally enough on level ground while nineor ten might be necessary on a steepincline and with a load in the car.

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Do not leave childrenunsupervised in the car.

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GEAR USETo engage the gears, press down

the clutch and put the gear lever intoone of the positions shown in thediagram in fig. 2 (the diagram is alsoon the gear lever knob).

IMPORTANT The car can be putin reverse only when it has com-pletely stopped moving. With enginerunning, before engaging the reverse,wait at least 2 seconds with clutchpedal completely pressed down toprevent damage and grating of gears. Do not drive with your

hand resting on the gearstick as the force exerted,

even if only slight, could lead topremature wearing of the gear-box internal components.

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SAFE DRIVINGIn designing the Fiat barchetta, Fiat

has made every effort to come up witha car able to provide driver and pas-senger with top-class levels of safety.Nevertheless it is always the behaviourof the person at the wheel that de-termines road safety.

Below you will find some simple tipsto help you travel in safety under dif-ferent conditions. You will no doubtbe familiar with many of them alreadybut it will be useful to read them allcarefully.

You must push the clutchpedal fully down to change

gear properly. It is therefore essen-tial that there is nothing under thepedals: make sure mats are lyingflat and do not get in the way.

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BEFORE GETTING BEHINDTHE WHEEL

– Make sure all lights including theheadlights are working properly.

– Adjust the position of the seats,steering wheel, driving and door mir-rors properly for the best drivingposition.

– Carefully adjust head restraintsso the back of the head and not thenape of the neck is supported.

– Make sure that nothing (matsetc.) gets in the way of the pedalswhen they are pushed down.

– Adjust the height of the seatbelts, adapting them to your height(see indications given in the chapter“Getting to know your car - seatbelts”).

– Make sure that any child restraintsystems (child seats, carriers, etc.)are properly fixed.

– Stow objects in the luggage com-partment with care to prevent themfrom being thrown forwards in theevent of an accident.

– Make sure that any child restraintsystems are properly fixed. If thechild seat is installed when a passen-ger airbag is fitted, make sure it isfacing forwards, and position the carseat as far back as possible.

– Do not eat a heavy meal beforetravelling. Light eating will help keepyour reflexes prompt. Above all, donot have anything alcoholic to drink.

– Remember to check what is spec-ified in the “Repeated checks andchecks before long trips” in this sec-tion.

WHEN TRAVELLING

– The first rule of safe driving isprudence.

– Prudence also means puttingyourself into a position where youcan predict wrong or imprudentbehaviour of other drivers.

– Stick closely to the rules of theroad in the particular country wherethe car is being driven and, above all,do not exceed speed limits.

– Do not drive with your foot rest-ing on the clutch pedal as this willquickly wear the clutch out.

– Ensure that, besides yourself, allthe other passengers in the car havetheir seat belts fastened, that chil-dren are sitting in the appropriatechild seats and any animals are inspecial compartments.

– You should be physically fit andmentally alert before setting out onlong journeys.

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– Do not drive too many hours at atime but stop at intervals to stretchyour legs and recoup your energies.

– Make sure the air in the car is be-ing changed continuously.

– Never coast down steep slopeswith the engine off: you lose the aid ofengine brake, power brakes and pow-er steering so that braking and steer-ing require greater effort.

DRIVING AT NIGHT

If you are driving at night these arethe main rules to follow.

– Drive especially carefully: it is hard-er to drive at night.

– Slow down especially if the road isnot lit.

– At the first signs of sleepiness, stop:continuing would be a risk for yourselfand everybody else. Only start drivingagain when you have had enough rest.

Driving while drunk or un-der the influence of drugs

or certain medicines is dangerousfor both you and other road users.

WARNING

Always fasten your seatbelt and ensure your pas-

senger does the same. Travellingwith the seat belts unfastened in-creases the risk of injury or deathif you are in a collision.

WARNING

Water, ice or salt on roadsurfaces can deposit on

brake disks, reducing braking effi-ciency on the first braking.

WARNING

Pay attention to assemblyof extra spoilers, wheels in

alloy or non standard wheel caps.These could reduce ventilation ofthe brakes and reduce their effi-ciency under conditions of violentor repeated braking or long down-hill travel.

WARNING

Do not travel with objectson the floor in front of dri-

ver’s seat: when braking they couldblock the pedals making accelera-tion or braking impossible.

WARNING

Pay attention to the mea-surements of any carpets:

any hindrance, even slight, to thebraking system could result in alonger than normal pedal run.

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– Keep a greater safety distance fromthe cars in front of you than duringdaylight hours: it is hard to judge howfast other cars are going when all youcan see are their lights.

– Make sure the headlight beams areproperly positioned: if they are toolow, they reduce visibility and are hardon the eyes. If they are too high theycan dazzle other drivers.

– Only use main-beam headlightswhen you are driving outside the cityand when you are sure they do not an-noy other drivers.

– If the headlights are on full, dipthem in good time to prevent dazzlingother drivers coming in the other di-rection.

– Keep all lights clean.

– Be careful of animals crossing theroad when driving in the country.

DRIVING IN THE RAIN

Rain and wet road surfaces spell dan-ger.

All manoeuvres are more difficult ona wet road because the friction of thewheels on the tarmac is greatly re-duced. This is why braking distancesare much longer and roadholding islower.

Here is some advice to follow if it israining:

– Reduce speed and keep a greatersafety distance from the cars in front.

– If it is raining particularly heavily,visibility is also reduced. In these cas-es, switch on the dipped headlightseven if it is still daylight so you can beseen more clearly by other drivers.

– Do not drive through puddles atspeed and hold on tightly to the wheel:a puddle taken at speed can make youlose control of the car (“aquaplaning”).

– Move the ventilation controls tothe position for demisting the win-dows (see the “Getting to know yourcar” section), to avoid visibility prob-lems.

– Periodically check the condition ofthe windscreen wiper blades.

DRIVING IN FOG

– If the fog is thick, do not start outon a journey unless you absolutelyhave to.

If driving in mist, blanket fog or whenthere is the danger of patches of fog :

– Keep the speed down.

– Turn on the dipped headlights, rearfoglights and front foglights, if fitted,even during the day. Do not drive withyour headlights at full-beam.

IMPORTANT On stretches ofroad with good visibility, switch offyour rear foglights; the brightness ofthese lights could annoy the peopletravelling in the cars behind.

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– Remember that fog also means thetarmac is wet and therefore manoeu-vres of all kinds are more difficult andstopping distances are longer.

– Keep a good distance from the carsin front of you.

– As far as possible, avoid spurts ofspeed or sudden deceleration.

– Do not overtake other vehicles ifyou can help it.

– If you are forced to stop your car(breakdown, limited visibility etc.) tryto stop off the road. Then turn on thehazard lights and, if possible, thedipped headlights. Rhythmically soundthe horn if you realise another car iscoming.

DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS

– When driving downhill, use the en-gine brake by engaging a low gear soas not to overheat the brakes.

– Under no circumstances shouldyou drive downhill with the engine offor with the car in neutral, let alonewith the ignition key out.

– Drive at a moderate speed withoutcutting corners.

– Remember that overtaking whilegoing uphill is slower and therefore re-quires more free road. If you are be-ing overtaken while driving uphill,make it easier for the other vehicleto pass.

DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

Here are some tips for driving inthese conditions:

– Keep your speed down.

– Use chains if the roads are coveredin snow (refer to the “Snow chains”paragraph in this section).

– Mainly use the engine brake andunder all circumstances avoid brakingsharply.

– When braking in a car not fittedwith ABS, avoid the wheels locking byvarying the pressure you exert on thebrake pedal.

– Do not accelerate suddenly andavoid swerving.

– In the winter, even apparently dryroads may have icy patches. Be care-ful therefore when driving overstretches that do not get much expo-sure to the sun or that are lined bytrees and rocks where ice might nothave melted.

– Keep a good distance from the ve-hicles in front.

– Do not remain for long periods indeep snow with the engine running asthe snow could force the exhaust gas-es into the passenger compartment.

DRIVING WITH ABS

ABS is a braking system that essen-tially offers two advantages:

1) It prevents wheel lock-up andconsequent skidding in emergencystops, particularly when the road doesnot offer much grip.

2) It makes it possible to brake andsteer at the same time so you canavoid unexpected obstacles and directthe car where you want while braking.The extent to which this can be donewill depend on the physical limits ofthe tyre's sideways grip.

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Here are some suggestions whichmay help you to keep the runningcosts of your vehicle down and low-er the amount of toxic emissions re-leased into the atmosphere.

GENERALCONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

The overall state of the car is an im-portant factor which has a marked in-fluence over fuel consumption and dri-ving comfort and on the life span ofyour car. For this reason care shouldbe taken to maintain your car by car-rying out the necessary checks andregulations in accordance with thespecifications given in the ScheduledMaintenance Programme (see sec-tions... spark plugs, idle, air filter, tim-ing).

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND POLLUTION

Tyres

Tyres should be checked at leastevery four weeks: if the pressure istoo low fuel consumption increases asthe resistance to the rolling movementof the tyre is greater. In this state, tyrewear is increased and car handling suf-fers which will affect safety.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with too much luggagestowed in the boot. The weight of thevehicle (especially when driving intown) and its trim greatly affects con-sumption and stability.

To get the most out of ABS:

– During emergency stops or whengrip conditions are poor, you will feela slight pulsation on the brake pedal.This is the sign that the ABS is in ac-tion. Do not release the brake pedalbut continue to press so as not to in-terrupt the braking action.

– ABS prevents the wheels fromlocking but it does not increase actu-al grip conditions between tyre androad. Therefore, even if your car is fit-ted with ABS, respect the safety dis-tance from the car in front of you andkeep your speed down when drivinginto bends.

– ABS serves to increase the con-trollability of the car, not to enable youto go faster.

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Electric devices

Use the electrical devices for thenecessary time only. The heated rearwindow, supplementary lights, wind-screen wipers, heating system blow-er require large amounts of energyand, increasing the request for pow-er also increase fuel consumption (upto +25% when driving in towns).

Air conditioner

The air conditioner is an additionalload which greatly affects the engineleading to higher consumption (on av-erage up to +20%). When the tem-perature outside the vehicle permitsit, use the air vents.

Spoilers

The use of aerodynamic optionalextras which are not certified forspecific use on the vehicle mayreduce the aerodynamic penetrationof the car and increase consumption.

STYLE OF DRIVING

Starting

Do not warm the engine when thevehicle is stationary or at high or lowrevs: in this way the engine will warmup gradually increasing consumptionand emissions. You should drive offslowly straight away avoiding high revs,so that the engine will warm up morequickly.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving the engine whenstopped at traffic lights or beforeswitching off the engine and avoid dou-bling the clutch as these actions haveno purpose on modern cars and onlyincrease consumption and pollution.

Gear selection

As soon as the traffic and road con-ditions allow it, shift to a higher gear.Using a lower gear to liven up accel-eration greatly increases consumption.In the same way, improper use of thehigher gears will increase consump-tion, emissions and wear and tear onthe engine.

Top speeds

Fuel consumption increases consid-erably as speed increases. For exam-ple, when accelerating from 90 to 120kph, fuel consumption increases byabout +30%. Your speed should bekept as even as possible and superflu-ous braking and acceleration avoidedas this increases both consumptionand emissions. A “soft” way of drivingshould be adopted by attempting toanticipate manoeuvres to avoid immi-nent danger and to maintain a safe dis-tance from the vehicle in front in or-der to avoid braking sharply.

Acceleration

Accelerating violently increasing therevs will greatly affect consumptionand emissions: acceleration should begradual and should not exceed themaximum torque.

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CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Frequent cold starting will not enablethe engine to reach optimal runningtemperature. It follows therefore thatconsumption will be higher (from+15% to +30% in towns) as will theproduction of toxic emissions.

Traffic and road conditions

Heavy traffic and higher consumptionare synonymous; for example, whendriving slowly with frequent use of thelower gears or in large towns wherethere are numerous traffic lights.

Winding roads, mountain roads andbumpy roads also have a negative ef-fect on consumption.

Enforced halts

During prolonged hold-ups (trafficlights, level crossings) the engineshould be switched off.

CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT

LOOKING AFTER EMISSIONCONTROL DEVICES

The correct use of pollution controldevices not only ensures respect forthe environment but also has an effecton the car’s performance.

Keeping these devices in good con-dition is therefore a fundamental rulefor driving that is easy on your pock-et and on the environment too.

The first step to take is to follow theService Schedule to the letter.

Use only unleaded petrol in petrolengines.

If you have trouble starting, do notkeep turning the ignition key for longperiods. Be especially careful to avoidbump starting the car by pushing, tow-ing or rolling down hill: these are allmanoeuvres that can damage the cat-alytic exhaust. For emergency startsuse only an auxiliary battery.

Environmental protection has beenone of the guiding principles in theproduction of the Fiat barchetta. It isno accident that its pollution controlequipment is much more effective thanthat required by current legislation.

Nonetheless, the environment can-not get by without a concerted effortfrom everyone.

By following a few simple rules youcan avoid harming the environmentand often cut down fuel consumptionat the same time.

On this subject, a few useful tips havebeen given below to supplement thosemarked by symbol #, at various pointsof the handbook.

You are asked to read both the for-mer and latter carefully.

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If the engine begins to “lose itssmoothness” when travelling, contin-ue your journey but reduce thedemands you are making on theengine and have the car seen to at aFiat Dealership.

When the instrument panel fuelreserve warning light K comes on, fillup as soon as possible. A low level offuel can cause an uneven supply offuel to the engine with the inevitableincrease in the temperature of theexhaust gas and serious damage tothe catalytic converter.

Never run the engine with one ormore spark plugs disconnected, evenfor testing purposes.

Do not warm up the engine by let-ting it idle for a while before movingoff unless the outside temperature isvery low and, even in this case, onlydo so for less than thirty seconds.

TOWING A TRAILER

IMPORTANT

The car must be fitted with ahomologated tow hitch and suitableelectrical system for towing a cara-van or trailer. Have the tow hitch fit-ted by an expert who will issue spe-cific documentation for use onroads.

Fit special and/or additionalrearview mirrors in accordance withthe highway code.

Remember that towing a trailermakes it harder for the car to climbthe maximum gradients specified,increases braking and overtaking dis-tance, proportionally to the overallweight of the trailer.

The weight the trailer exerts onthe car’s tow hitch coupling reducesthe car’s loading capacity by thesame amount.

Do not install other heat shieldsand do not remove those already fit-ted to the catalytic converter andexhaust pipe.

Do not allow anything to besprayed onto the catalytic converter,lambda sensor and exhaust pipe.

When functioning normal-ly the catalytic converter

develops high temperatures. Forthis reason do not park the carover inflammable material (grass,dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): firehazard.

WARNING

Failure to heed these pre-cautions could cause a

fire.

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In order to be sure you are notexceeding the maximum towingweight you have to take into accountthe trailer’s fully laden weight,including accessories and personalluggage.

Do not exceed the speed limits fortowing a trailer in the country youare driving in. In any case, do notexceed the top speed of 100 km/h.

SNOW CHAINS

Keep your speed downwhen snow chains havebeen fitted to the

wheels. Avoid potholes, stepsand pavements, and do notdrive for long stretches onsnow-free roads, otherwise yourisk damaging the tyres, suspen-sion and steering.

The use of snow chains is regulatedby the legislation in force in thecountry the car is driven in.

The chains may only be applied tothe drive wheel tyres (front wheels).

Check the tautness of the chainsafter driving some twenty to thirtymetres.

Do not use snow chains with195/55 R15 (84V) or 195/45 R16(80V) tyres as the chains are likely tointerfere with the plastic wheelarch-es.

Use only low-profile chains with185/55 R15 (81H) tyres: maximumheight off the wheel 12 mm

IMPORTANT As the sparewheel is small, it is not possible to fitsnow chains to it. If a front tyre ispunctured, first exchange a rearwheel with the spare tyre and thenchange the flat tyre with the rearwheel thus removed. This way therewill be two ordinary wheels at thefront and the snow chains can fitted.

The ABS system whichmay be fitted to the vehi-

cle will not control the trailerbraking system. Great care shouldtherefore be taken when drivingon slippery road surfaces.

WARNING

Under no circumstancesmodify the car's braking

system for trailer braking control.The trailer's braking system mustbe completely independent of thecar's hydraulic system.

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VEHICLE STORAGEDo the following if the car is not to

be used for several months:

– Park the car with the hood closedin covered, dry and if possible well-ventilated premises.

– Engage a gear.

– Make sure the handbrake is notengaged.

– Disconnect the terminals fromthe battery poles (negative pole first)and check the battery charge. Whenthe vehicle is in storage, this checkshould be carried out once a month.If the no-load voltage is less than12.5V, recharge the battery.

– Inflate the tyres to 0.5 bar abovethe normal specified pressure andcheck it at intervals.

– Check battery charge once amonth.

– Do not drain the engine coolingsystem.

IMPORTANT If the car is fittedwith an electronic car alarm, turn offthe alarm with the remote controland deactivate the system by turningthe emergency key to “OFF” (seethe “Electronic alarm” in the“Getting to know your car” section).

– Clean and protect the paintedparts using a protective wax.

– Clean and protect the shiny metalparts using special compounds avail-able on the market.

– Sprinkle talcum powder on therubber windscreen wiper blades andlift them off the glass.

– Open the windows slightly.

– Cover the car with a cloth orperforated plastic sheet. Do not usesheets of imperforated plastic asthey do not allow moisture on thecar body to evaporate.

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REPEATEDCHECKS ANDCHECKS BEFORELONG TRIPSRemember to periodically check:

– tyre pressure and condition;

– electrolyte level;

– engine oil level;

– coolant level and condition of thesystem;

– brake fluid level;

– windscreen washer liquid;

– power steering fluid.

ACCESSORIESPURCHASED BY THE OWNER

RADIO TRANSMITTERS ANDCELLULAR TELEPHONES

Cellphones and other radio trans-mitters (e.g. CB radios) cannot beused inside the vehicle, unless youuse a separate aerial mounted out-side the vehicle.

IMPORTANT The use of cell-phones, CB radios or similar insidethe passenger compartment (with-out an outside aerial) produces elec-tromagnetic RF fields; if these areamplified by the resonance inside thepassenger compartment, they maynot only result in a potential healthhazard, or poor functioning of theelectronic systems fitted to the vehi-cle, but also put the safety of yourvehicle in jeopardy.

The transmission and receptionefficiency of this equipment may alsobe affected by the shielding effect ofthe vehicle's body.

USEFUL ACCESSORIESApart from the legal obligations

currently in force we suggest youkeep in the car fig. 3:

– first aid kit containing non-alco-holic disinfectant, sterile gauze, a reelof gauze, plasters etc.

– fire extinguisher

– round-ended scissors

– working gloves.

The parts described and illustratedare available from Lineaccessori Fiat.

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IN AN EMERGENCY

People who find themselves in an emergency situa-tion need immediate and concrete help.

The following pages have been written to help you ifthe need arises.

As you will see, a host of little snags have been tak-en into account and, for each of them, the measuresyou yourself can take are suggested. If the problems aremore serious however, you should have the car seento at a Fiat Dealership.

With regard to this, we would like to remind you that,in addition to the Owner Handbook, you have also beenprovided with the WARRANTY BOOKLET where youwill find details of all the services Fiat can provide shouldyou find yourself in difficulty.

We nevertheless recommend you read these pages.If in need you will be able to find the information yourequire much more quickly.

EMERGENCY START-UP ................................................. 84JUMP STARTING ................................................................ 85BUMP STARTING .............................................................. 86IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED ............................................ 86IF A BULB BURNS OUT .................................................. 91IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...................... 93IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ....................... 98IF A FUSE BLOWS ............................................................. 98IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ............................................... 105IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RAISED ............................ 106IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE TOWED .......................... 108IF AN ACCIDENT OCCOURS ...................................... 109

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EMERGENCYSTART-UPIf the Fiat CODE system cannot de-

activate the engine immobiliser, thewarning lights ¢ and U will remainlit and the engine will not start. Tostart your car, follow the emergencystartup procedure.

Read the whole procedure care-fully before trying to carry it out.If you make a mistake in the emer-gency procedure you must turn the ig-nition key back to STOP and repeatthe whole operation from the begin-ning, step 1).

1) Read the 5-figure electronic codegiven on the CODE card.

2) Turn the ignition key to MAR.

3) Press the accelerator pedal to thefloor and keep it there. The injectionwarning lamp Uwill light up for about8 seconds, and then go out. At thispoint release the accelerator pedal andget ready to count the flashes of warn-ing lamp U.

4) Count the number of flashes thatcorresponds to the first figure of thecode on the CODE card, then pressthe accelerator pedal and keep it thereuntil the warning lamp U lights up forfour seconds and then goes out again.Release the accelerator pedal.

5) The warning lamp U will startflashing again: when the lamp hasflashed the number of times that cor-responds to the second figure on theCODE card, press the acceleratorpedal to the floor and keep it there.

6) Do the same for the remaining fig-ures on the CODE card.

7) Once the final figure has been en-tered, keep the accelerator pedalpressed. The warning lamp U willlight up for 4 seconds and then go out.Release the accelerator pedal.

8) The warning lamp U will flashrapidly for about 4 seconds to indicatethat the operation has been complet-ed correctly.

9) Turn on the engine by turning theignition key from the MAR to theAVV position.

If however indicator light U stayson, turn the ignition key to STOP andrepeat the procedure starting frompoint 1).

IMPORTANT After emergencystarting the car you should have it seento at a Fiat Dealership because theemergency procedure will have to berepeated each time you start the en-gine otherwise.

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Under no circumstancesshould a battery chargerbe used to start the en-

gine: it could damage the elec-tronic systems and in particularthe control units governing igni-tion and fuel feed.

JUMP STARTINGIf the battery is flat, you can use an-

other battery to start the engine. Itscapacity must be the same or slightlygreater than the flat battery (see thechapter “Technical specifications”).

This is what to do fig. 1:

1) Connect positive terminals (signal+ in proximity of the terminal) of thetwo batteries with a jump lead.

2) With a second lead, connect thenegative terminal (–) of the auxiliarybattery to an earth point E on the en-gine or transmission of the vehicle tobe started.

IMPORTANT Do not connect thetwo negative terminals directly: sparkscould ignite the explosive gas outputfrom the battery. If the other batteryis fitted in a vehicle, prevent acciden-tal contacts between the metal partsof the two vehicles.

3) Start the engine.

4) When the engine has been start-ed, remove the leads in the reverseorder.

If the engine fails to start after a fewattempts, do not keep turning the keybut have the car seen to at a FiatDealership.

fig. 1P

5S00

677m

Do not carry out this pro-cedure if you lack experi-

ence; if it is not done correctly itcan cause very intense electricaldischarges. Furthermore, the fluidin the battery is poisonous and cor-rosive, avoid contact with your skinand eyes. Do not put naked flames or light-ed cigarettes near the battery anddo not cause sparks.

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Observe the instructions on this andthe following pages to use the jack andspace-saver spare wheel correctly.

BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED

General instructions

Do not bump start bypushing, towing or coast-ing downhill. This way of

starting could cause a rush of fu-el into the catalytic exhaust pipeand damage it beyond repair.

Signal the presence of thestopped vehicle according

to the laws in force (e.g. hazardlights, reflecting triangle, etc.). Any passengers on board shouldleave the vehicle, especially if it isheavily laden. Passengers shouldstay away from oncoming trafficwhile the wheel is being changed. If the wheel is being changed on asteep or badly surfaced road, placewedges or other suitable materialunder the wheels to stop the vehi-cle.

WARNING

Remember that if the en-gine is not running, the

brake booster will not work. Youtherefore have to use considerablymore effort on the brake pedal.

WARNING

The space-saver sparewheel is vehicle-specific.

Never use the wheel on other mod-els. Never use other model sparewheels on your vehicle. If you change the type of wheels(alloy rims instead of steel rims) youwill have to change the entire set offastening bolts with another set ofsuitably sized bolts.Only use the spare-saver wheel foremergencies. With the spare wheel do not exceed80 kph.An orange sticker is attached to thespare wheel giving the main in-structions for its use and limitations.The sticker must never be re-moved or covered.Do not fit the hub cap to thespare wheel.

WARNING

The sticker gives the follow-ing information in four lan-

guages: CAUTION! FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY. MAX. 80 KM/H! REPLACE BY NOR-MAL WHEEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DO NOTCOVER THIS LABEL IN USE. When drivingwith a space-saver spare wheel fittedthe driving performance of your carmay change. Avoid accelerating orbraking suddenly, steering abruptly ordriving fast on bends. The life span ofa space-saver spare wheel is approx-imately 3000 km, after which it willneed to be replaced with anotherspare wheel of the same type. Nev-er fit a standard tyre on the spare-saver spare wheel rim. Have thewheel replaced and refitted as soonas possible. Never use two or morespare wheel at the same time. Do notlubricate the bolt threads before fit-ting them back: they could comeloose. The jack should only be usedto change a wheel on the car forwhich it was designed. It should notbe put to other uses or employed toraise other models of car. Under nocircumstances should it be used whencarrying out repairs under the vehi-cle.

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WARNINGAn incorrectly positionedjack may cause the vehicle

to fall.Do not use the jack to lift loads ex-ceeding that indicated on the labelattached to the jack itself.Never start the engine when the caris jacked up.If you are towing a trailer, releasethe trailer before jacking up the car.Do not fit snow chains on space-saver spare wheels. If a front wheel(drive wheel) is punctured and yourequire snow chains to proceed,take a standard wheel from therear axle and fit the space-saverspare wheel in its place. Having fit-ted two standard wheels on the dri-ve axle, you can use snow chains,thus solving the emergency situa-tion.

WARNINGTorque the wheel cap cor-rectly to prevent the wheel

from coming free in motion.Never tamper with the inflationvalve.Never place tools between the rimand tyre.Check the tyre and space-saverspare wheel pressure regularly. Tyrepressure is shown in the “Technicalspecifications” chapter.

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CHANGING A WHEEL

Please note:

– the jack weighs 1.85 kg;

– the jack requires no adjustments;

– the jack cannot be repaired. If itbreaks it must be replaced with a newjack;

– no other tool, part from the han-dle shown in this chapter can be fittedto the jack.

Change the wheel as follows:

1) Stop the vehicle so that it is nota hazard for other road users or your-self when changing the wheel. Theground should be as flat and firm aspossible.

2) Stop the engine and engage thehandbrake.

3) Engage first gear or reverse.

4) Lift the boot carpet.

5) Unscrew the locking device A-fig. 2. Lift out the tool kit and placeit near the wheel to be changed andtake out the space-saver spare wheel.

6) Loosen the bolts on the wheel tobe replaced by approximately half aturn. If alloy rims are fitted, shake thecar to facilitate removing the rim fromthe wheel hub.

7) Turn the jack handle so the jackopens partially.

8) Place the jack near the wheel tobe changed and make sure groove A-fig. 4 of the jack fits snugly into slotB of the long member.

fig. 2

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Depending on whether the normalwheels are fitted with steel or light al-loy rims, the spare wheel (alwaysmade of steel) differs in order to becompatible with the wheel bolts whichare specific for each of the two typesof rim.

If the type of wheel to be used is tobe changed (alloy rims in place of steelrims and vice-versa) the bolts must al-so be changed and a specific sparewheel adopted.

Keep the bolts and the spare wheelas they are essential if the originalwheels are to be refitted at some timein the future.

9) Warn anyone nearby that the ve-hicle is about to be lifted. They muststay clear and not touch the vehicleuntil it is back on the ground.

10) Turn the jack handle and raisethe car until the wheel is a few cen-timetres above the ground.

The jack handle must turn freely,without touching the ground to avoidscraping your hands. Do not touch themoving parts of the jack as they cancause injuries. If you dirty your handswith grease, clean them carefully.

11) Fully unscrew the 4 bolts, re-move the wheel and, where providedrecover the wheel hub cap.

12) Make sure the surfaces of thespace-saver spare wheel that come in-to contact with the hub are clean andfree from any impurities which couldresult in the wheel bolts workingloose.

13) Fit the spare wheel making surthat pegs B fit into holes A-fig. 5.

14) Tighten the four fastening bolts.

15) Lower the car by turning the jackhandle and remove the jack.

16) Tighten up the wheel bolts com-pletely in criss-cross fashion follow-ing the order shown in fig. 6.

17) Put the punctured tyre into thespace-saver spare wheel housing..

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3) Screw up the bolts with the span-ner provided.

4) Lower the vehicle and remove thejack.

5) Tighten up the bolts in the sameorder as shown above.

When you have finished

1) Put the space-saver spare wheelback in the boot.

2) Put the jack back in its supportmaking sure pin A-fig. 8 coincideswith jack groove B then place the unitin the wheel that has been changed.

3) Put the tools you have used backin their support.

4) Position the support making slotA-fig. 9 coincide with the base of thejack.

5) Do up clamp B.

REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL

1) Following the above procedure,raise the car and remove the spacesaver wheel.

2) Assemble the normal use wheel.If the wheel is fitted with a hub cap, itis necessary to add only one bolt first,then assemble the hub cap by aligningthe hole A-fig. 7 with the already as-sembled bolt, screw on the otherthree bolts, using the extension B forfitting the fixing bolts.

fig. 7

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IF A BULB BURNS OUT

You should, where pos-sible, have your bulbschanged at a Fiat Dealer-

ship. Correct operation of exter-nal light beams are essential forsafe driving and compliance withlegal requirements.

Only touch the metalpart when handling halo-gen bulbs. If the transpar-

ent bulb is touched it reduces theintensity of the light emitted andcan also reduce the life of thebulb. If you touch the bulb acci-dentally, rub it with a cloth moist-ened with alcohol and leave it todry.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

– When a light is not working, checkthat it has not fused before changingthe bulb.

– For the location of the fuses, re-fer to “If a fuse blows” in this section.

– Before replacing a bulb that doesnot work, check that the contacts arenot oxidised.

– Burnt out bulbs must be replacedwith ones of the same type.

– Always check the height of theheadlight beam after changing a bulbfor safety purposes.

Halogen bulbs containpressurised gas which, if

broken, may cause small fragmentsof glass to be projected outwards.

WARNING

Modifications or repairs tothe electrical system car-

ried out incorrectly and withoutbearing the features of the systemin mind can cause malfunctionswith the risk of fire.

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TYPES OF BULBS

Several types of bulbs are installed inthe car (fig. 10):

A Glass bulbsSnapped into position. Pull to re-move.

B Bayonet connection bulbsRemove from the bulb holder bypressing the bulb and rotating itanti-clockwise.

C Cylindrical bulbsRemove by pulling away from ter-minals.

D Halogen bulbs To remove the bulb, release theclip holding the bulb in place.

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D 55W

D 55W

A 5W

B 21W

A 5W

D 55W

B 5W

B 21W

B 21W

B 21W

B 21W

B 21W

A 5W

C 10W

C 5W

BULB TYPE - fig. 10 POWER

Main beam

Dipped-beam

Front side lights

Front direction indicators

Side direction indicators

Front fog light

Taillights

Brake lights

Third brake light (supplementary brake light)

Rear direction indicators

Reverse light

Rear fog light

Number plate light

Ceiling light

Glove compartment

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2) Remove the bulb holder B, ro-tating it slightly to uncouple it.

3) Pull out bulb C, change it andpress fit the bulb holder back into po-sition.

IF AN EXTERIORLIGHT BURNSOUT

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS fig. 11

To change the 12V-5W bulb:

1) Remove the protective cap bypulling tab A downwards.

DIPPED HEADLIGHTS

To change the halogen bulbs (H1type, 12V-55W):

1) Remove the protective cap bypulling tab A-fig. 12 downwards.

2) Unhook retaining springlet A-fig. 13 and pull bulb B out.

3) Fit the new bulb making the finsof the metal part coincide with thespecial grooves in the headlight dishand rehook the retention springlet.

fig. 11

P5S

0071

3m

fig. 12P

5S00

716m

fig. 13

P5S

0071

7m

94

FULL BEAM HEADLIGHTS

To change the halogen bulbs (H1type, 12V-55W):

1) Remove the protective cap bypulling tab A-fig. 14 downwards.

2) Unhook retaining springlet A-fig. 15, pull bulb B out and replace it.

3) Fit the new bulb making the finsof the metal part coincide with thespecial grooves in the headlight dishand rehook the retention springlet.

FRONT FOGLIGHTS fig. 16

To replace the fog light lamps (typeH3, 12V-55W) it is necessary to op-erate from below the car. It is hencesuggested to have the lamps replacedby Fiat Dealership.

FRONT DIRECTIONINDICATORS

To replace front turn indicator lampsit is necessary to operate from belowthe car. It is hence suggested to havethe lamps replaced by Fiat Dealer-ship.

fig. 15P

5S00

714m

fig. 14

P5S

0071

5m

fig. 16

P5S

0071

8m

fig. 17

P5S

0069

7m

The incorrect setting of thefog light headlights reduces

their effectiveness and it can be ofdisturbance to the other car drivers.In the case of necessity please con-tact Fiat Dealership for an inspec-tion and possible adjustment.

WARNING

95

DIRECTION REPEATERS fig. 18


1) Remove press-fit lens A, com-plete with bulb holder and rubber pro-tection.

2) Pull back the rubber protectionand remove the bulb holder from thelens assembly.

3) Remove bulb B by pressing it inslightly and turning it in an anti-clock-wise direction.

4) Replace the bulb.

5) Fit the lens on the bulb holder un-til you hear it click into place, thenreposition the rubber protection.

6) Then fit the whole assembly intothe housing in the bodywork, turningit slightly to aid installation.

REAR DIRECTIONINDICATORS fig. 19


1) Unscrew knob A and remove thecover.

2) Turn bulb-holder B in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it.

3) Remove bulb C by pressing it inslightly and turning it in an anti-clock-wise direction.

fig. 18

P5S

0069

8m

fig. 19

P5S

0069

9m

96

TAIL- AND STOP LIGHTSfig. 20

To change the 12V-5/21W bulb:

1) Unscrew knob A and remove thecover.

2) Turn bulb holder B in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it.

3) Remove bulb C by pressing it inslightly and turning it in an anti-clock-wise direction.

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT

Proceed as follows to replace a12V-P21W bulb:

1) Open the tailgate.

2) Loosen the two screws A-fig. 21fastening the internal cover.

3) Turn the bulb holder B-fig. 22anticlockwise by approximately 1/4of a turn.

4) Pull out the bayonet fitted bulb C.

5) Refit by reversing the removalsequence.

fig. 20

P5S

0070

0m

fig. 22

P5S

1003

0m

fig. 21P

5S10

029m

97

REVERSING LIGHTS fig. 23


1) Undo screw A securing the lensassembly.


3) Remove the bulb by pressing it inslightly and turning it in an anti-clock-wise direction.

4) When refitting the lens assembly,first insert tab C in its slot in the bodywork and then fix it in place withscrew A.

REAR FOGLIGHTS fig. 24



3) Remove the bulb by pressing it inslightly and turning it in an anti-clock-wise direction.

4) When refitting the lens assembly,first insert tab C in its seat in the bodywork and then fix it in place withscrew A.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS fig. 25

To change the 12V-5W bulb


2) Pull up lens weather-stripping Band remove press-fit bulb C.

fig. 23

P5S

0070

1m

fig. 24P

5S00

702m

fig. 25

P5S

0070

3m

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IF AN INTERIORLIGHT BURNSOUT

CEILING LIGHT UNIT

To change 12V-10W tubular bulb A:pry off the ceiling light unit with ascrewdriver at the points indicated infig. 26.

GLOVE COMPARTMENTLIGHT fig. 27

To replace the tubular 12V-5W bulb:remove the lens by pressing it on itstwo short sides and pulling it down-wards.

IF A FUSEBLOWS

GENERAL fig. 28

If an electrical device is not working,check whether the respective fuse isblown. The conductor C should notbe broken. If it is, replace it with an-other with the same amperage (samecolour).

A - Undamaged fuse

B - Fuse with broken filament.

fig. 26

P5S

0068

9m

fig. 27P

5S00

704m

fig. 28

P5S

0074

2m

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POSITION OF THE FUSES

Fuses in the fuse box fig. 30

The fuse box is situated under thedashboard to the left of the steeringwheel.

To get at the fuses:

1) undo the fixing screws;

2) remove guard A-fig. 29. Whenyou replace the guard, make sure it fitsproperly under the door weather-stripping.

The symbols identifying the mainelectrical elements corresponding toeach fuse are shown on the inside ofthe guard.

fig. 29

P5S

0074

1m

Never replace a brokenfuse with anything otherthan a new fuse. Always

use a fuse of the same colour.

To locate the fuse, refer to the tableon the following pages.

Never, under any circum-stances, replace a fuse with

one of a higher amperage, this isFIRE HAZARD!

WARNING

Before changing a fuse,check the ignition key has

been removed and that all the oth-er electrical devices have beenturned off/disabled.

WARNING

If a general protection fuse(MAXI-FUSE) blows, do not

carry out any repairs. Take the ve-hicle to a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

If the fuse blows again, con-tact a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

100

Fuses in the engine bay(over the battery) fig. 32-33

To reach the fuses, open cover A,move clips B forwards and open theclipped-on cover C.

You will find tongs D for removingthe fuses inside the fusebox.

Fuses under the left side of the dashboard fig. 31

fig. 30

P5S

0074

0m

fig. 31

P5S

1002

6m

fig. 33P

5S10

047m

fig. 32

P5S

1004

6mfig. 34

P5S

0069

1m

Fuses in the engine bay(on the fire-break bulkhead) fig. 34

To reach the fuses, remove the plas-tic cover by unscrewing the three fix-ing screws.

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FUSE LIST

Exterior lights

13-fig. 30

6-fig. 30

7-fig. 30

7-fig. 30

6-fig. 30

4-fig. 30

8-fig. 30

1-fig. 30

2-fig. 30

fig. 31

5-fig. 33

3-fig. 30

13-fig. 30

14-fig. 30

13-fig. 30

13-fig. 30

6-fig. 30

7-fig. 30

15

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

20

40

10

15

10

15

15

10

10

Protected device Ampere Fuse number - Location

Direction indicators

Front right-hand side light

Front left-hand side light

Right-hand taillight

Left-hand taillight

Right-hand dipped beam headlight

Left-hand dipped beam headlight

Right-hand main beam headlight

Left-hand main beam headlight

Fog light

Fog light

Rear fog light

Reverse light

Hazard lights

Brake lights

Third brake light

Right-hand number plate light

Left-hand number plate light

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15

10

40

10

10

20

15

10

50

10

10

10

30

10

15

10

10

10

Interior lightsProtected device Ampere Fuse number - Location

Ceiling light

Glove compartment light

Glove compartment light

Side/taillight warning light

Main beam headlight warning light

Fog light warning light

Direction indicator warning light

Hazard light warning light

Rear fog light warning light

Instrument panel light

Digital clock light

Cigar lighter light

Window winder light

Fog light/rear fog light switch light

Hazard light control light

Heater control light

Manual climate control system light

Electric mirror control light

12-fig. 30

14-fig. 30

5-fig. 33

6-fig. 30

2-fig. 30

fig. 31

13-fig. 30

14-fig. 30

6-fig. 33

6-fig. 30

6-fig. 30

6-fig. 30

fig. 31

6-fig. 30

13-fig. 30

7-fig. 30

7-fig. 30

6-fig. 30

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15

30

50

40

15

20

15

60

30

20

40

40

30

20

20

15

30

30

30

30

Loads

Protected device Ampere Fuse number - Location

Ignition switch

Airbag

Fiat CODE

Fiat CODE

Door locking system

Door locking receiver

Door lock geared motors

Sound system power

ABS

Manual climate control system

Horn

Electric window winder system

Electric window winders

Electric window winder geared motors

Windscreen washer motor

Windscreen washer pump

Mirror adjustment device

Radiator fan (versions with heater)

Radiator fan (low speed) (versions with manual climate control system)

Radiator fan (high speed) (versions with manual climate control system)

Injection system

6-fig. 33

13-fig. 30

4-fig. 33

6-fig. 33

5-fig. 33

13-fig. 30

fig. 31

12-fig. 30

7-fig. 33

5-fig. 30

11-fig. 30

5-fig. 33

5-fig. 33

fig. 31

10-fig. 30

10-fig. 30

13-fig. 30

3-fig. 33

3-fig. 33

2-fig. 33

4-fig. 33

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Protected device Ampere Fuse - number - LocationInstrument panel power Digital clock power Cigar lighter power Hazard light repeater power Hazard light repeater power Window winder control unit power Door locking receiver power Door locking control unit power Manual climate control system control unit power Supplementary headlight relay power Radiator fan relay Manual climate control system compressor relay Climate control system compressor relay energy Phase variator solenoid valve Radiator fan relay energy Fuel pump relay energy Lambda sensorCylinder position sensor Interconnection control unit Injection control unit Injection control unit Window winder control unit Electronic alarm control unit Fiat CODE control unitSpare

13-fig. 3012-fig. 3012-fig. 3014-fig. 3013-fig. 30

fig. 3112-fig. 30

fig. 319-fig. 305-fig. 339-fig. 309-fig. 30fig. 34fig. 34fig. 34fig. 34fig. 34fig 34

1-fig. 33fig. 34fig. 34

13-fig. 301-fig. 33fig. 34

15-fig. 30

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JUMP STARTING

See “Jump starting” in this chapter.

2) Connect the battery terminals tothe charger.

3) Turn on the charger.

4) When you have finished, turn thecharger off before disconnecting thebattery.

5) Reconnect the cables to the bat-tery posts. Make sure the polarity iscorrect.

IF THE BATTERYIS FLATFirst of all, read the “Car mainte-

nance” chapter for the steps to be tak-en to avoid the battery running downand to ensure it has a long life.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY

You are advised to recharge the bat-tery slowly for a period of approxi-mately 24 hours at a very low amper-age. Charging for too long could resultin the battery being damaged.

Proceed as follows:

1) Disconnect the electrical systemterminals from the battery posts.

IMPORTANT If the car is fittedwith an electronic car alarm, use theremote control to turn the alarm offwith the remote control and deacti-vate the system by turning the emer-gency key to “OFF” (see the “Elec-tronic alarm” in the “Getting to knowyour car” section).

The liquid in the battery ispoisonous and corrosive.

Do not let it touch the skin or eyes.Recharging the battery should bedone in a well-ventilated area andaway from naked flames or possi-ble sources of sparks: explosion andfire risk.

WARNING

Do not attempt to rechargea frozen battery. Thaw it

first otherwise it could explode. Ifthe battery froze, make sure the in-ternal elements are not broken(short-circuit risk) and that the cas-ing is not cracked (risk of spillingthe poisonous and corrosive fluid).

WARNING

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Please note:

– the jack requires no adjustments;

– the jack cannot be repaired. If itbreaks it must be replaced with a newjack;

– no tool, other than its handle, in-dicated in this chapter, can be fittedonto the jack.

IF THE CAR NEEDSTO BE RAISED

WITH THE JACK

See “If a tyre is punctured”, in thischapter.

Under no circumstancesshould a battery chargerbe used to start the en-

gine: it could damage the elec-tronic systems and in particular,the control units governing igni-tion and fuel feed.

The jack is used solely forchanging the wheels. It

must not be used for any other pur-poses, for example lifting othercars. It must not be used for carry-ing out repairs under the car.

WARNING

The vehicle may fall if thejack is not positioned cor-

rectly. Do not use the jack to liftloads exceeding that indicated onthe jack itself.

WARNING

107

WITH A SHOP JACK

Front end

The car may only be raised by plac-ing the arm of the jack under thetransaxle. Position a wooden or rub-ber block between them as shown infig. 35.

Be very careful that thearms of the jack do notforce on the bodywork or

the side trim. Adjust the jackarms correctly and if necessaryinsert a wooden or rubber block.

WITH AN ARM-TYPE HOIST

The car must be raised by placing theends of the arms in the areas illus-trated in fig. 36.

fig. 35

P5S

0070

7m

fig. 36P

5S00

708m

108

The tow ring supplied as an outfit to-gether with the car is housed into thetool compartment under the luggagecompartment coating carpet.

Front tow

To fit the tow ring fully screw downthe tow ring fig. 37 into the thread-ed pin.

Rear tow

To fit the tow ring proceed as fol-lows:

– Take the tow ring from the toolcompartment.

IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE TOWED

fig. 37

P5S

0070

9m

fig. 38P

5S10

058m

– Remove the small pressure fittedcover A-fig. 38 on the rear bumper.Should the outfit flat tip screwdriverbe used for this operation, it is nec-essary to protect the flat tip with a softcloth, to avoid possible damage to thecar.

– Fully screw down the tow ring onthe threaded pin.

Before screwing down thering accurately clean the

threaded pin. Before starting cartowing, make sure whether the ringis fully screwed down.

WARNING

Do not start the enginewhen towing the car.

WARNING

Before starting to tow,turn the ignition key to

MAR and back to STOP againwithout removing it. Removing thekey automatically engages thesteering lock resulting in the im-possibility to steer the wheels.When towing remember thatwith-out the help of the engine brakeand power steering greater effortis required on the pedal and steer-ing wheel. Do not use flexible ca-bles for towing and avoid jerks.During towing operations makesure that fastening the joint to thecar does not damage the compo-nents in contact with it. Whentowing the car, it is compulsory tofollow specific traffic regulationsconcerning both the towing deviceand behaviour on theroad.

WARNING

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IF AN ACCIDENTOCCOURS– It is important to keep calm.

– If you are not directly involved inthe accident stop at least ten metresaway from the accident.

– If you are on a motorway, do notobstructing the emergency lane withyour car.

– Turn off the engine and turn on thehazard lights.

– At night, illuminate the scene of theaccident with your headlights.

– Act carefully, you must not risk be-ing run over.

– Mark the accident by putting thered triangle at the prescribed distancefrom the car where it can be clearlyseen.

– Call for rescue making the infor-mation you give as accurate as youcan. On the motorway, use one of thespecial column-mounted emergencyphones.

– In pile-ups on the motorway, par-ticularly when the visibility is bad,there is a high risk of other vehiclesrunning into those already immobile.Get out of the vehicle immediately andtake refuge behind the guard rail.

– Remove the ignition keys of the ve-hicles involved.

– If you can smell petrol or otherchemicals, do not smoke and makesure all cigarettes are extinguished.

– Use a fire extinguisher, blanket,sand or earth to put out fires no mat-ter how small they are. Never use wa-ter.

IF ANYONE IS INJURED

– Never leave the injured personalone. The obligation to provide as-sistance exists even for those not di-rectly involved in the accident.

– Do not congregate around the in-jured person.

– Reassure the injured person thathelp is on its way and will arrive soon.Stay close by to calm him/her downshould they panic.

– Unfasten or cut seat belts holdinginjured parties.

– Do not give an injured person any-thing to drink.

– Never move an injured person ex-cept in the following cases.

– Pull the injured person from thecar only if it risks catching fire, is sink-ing in water, is likely to fall from aheight or similar. Do not pull his/herarms or legs, do not bend the headand, as far as possible, keep the bodyflat.

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FIRST-AID KIT

The first-aid kit must at least containfig. 39:

– sterile gauze for covering andcleansing wounds

– bandages of different widths

– antiseptic plasters of different sizes

– a roll of plaster

– a packet of cotton wool

– a bottle of disinfectant

– a packet of paper handkerchiefs

– a pair of scissors with rounded tips

– a pair of tweezers

– two haemostatic loops.

It is a good idea to keep a fire extin-guisher and blanket in the car in addi-tion to the first-aid kit.

The first-aid kit and the fire extin-guisher are included in the Lineacces-sori Fiat range.

fig. 39P

5S00

744m

111

CAR MAINTENANCE

The Fiat barchetta is brand new throughout, evenin its service schedule. For example: the first serviceschedule coupon is to be used at 20,000 km making thetraditional check at 1,500 km unnecessary. You shouldhowever remember that your car needs routine main-tenance such as systematic checking of the fluid leveland tyre pressure, and any necessary topping up.

You should nonetheless bear in mind that proper carmaintenance is certainly the best way to keep your carin tip-top condition for years to come and safeguard itssafety features, its environmentally-friendly nature andits low running costs.

Also remember that following the servicing regula-tions marked with the symbol ∑ as specified might beessential to ensuring the warranty remains valid.

SCHEDULED SERVICING ............................................... 112SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................... 113ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE ........................... 115ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS ........................................ 115CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ............................................. 117AIR CLEANER ..................................................................... 122POLLEN FILTER .................................................................. 123BATTERY .............................................................................. 123ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS ............................... 125SPARK PLUGS ..................................................................... 126WHEELS AND TYRES ...................................................... 126RUBBER TUBING .............................................................. 128WINDSCREEN WIPER ..................................................... 128MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................. 130BODYWORK ...................................................................... 130HOOD ................................................................................... 133INTERIORS ........................................................................... 133

112

SCHEDULEDSERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is es-

sential for ensuring it stays in tip-topcondition for a long time to come.

For this reason, Fiat has designed aseries of checks and maintenance in-terventions every 20,000 km.

IMPORTANT The Manufacturerrequires the Service Schedule coupon-related checks to be carried out. Fail-ure to do so could result in the war-ranty being cancelled.

Scheduled Servicing is performed atall Fiat Dealerships and at pre-es-tablished times.

If it is seen that further replacementsor repairs are necessary in addition tothe work being carried out, these willonly be done after the Customer hasgiven his/her consent.

IMPORTANT You are recom-mended to get in touch with the FiatDealership immediately if any smallrunning problems crop up, withoutwaiting for the next coupon.

If the car is frequentlyused to tow trailers, in-crease the frequency of

scheduled operations.

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SERVICE SCHEDULEUse these coupons either every 20,000 km.

Thousands of km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

Check tyre conditions/wear and check pressure, if required

Check complete light system operation (headlights, directionindicators, hazard lights, boot lights,passenger compartment lights, oddment compartment lights,instrument panel warning lights, etc.)

Check windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust nozzles

Check front wiper blade wear

Check front disc brake wear indicator operation

Check rear disc brake conditions and wear

Visually inspect: conditions of underbody protection, piping(exhaust - fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts(boots - sleeves - bushings, etc.),brake hoses and fuel lines

Visually inspect belt drives

Check handbrake stroke

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(*) Or every 3 years for heavy duty uses (cold-hot climates, long idling urban use, use on roads that are specially dusty or covered with sand and/or salt) Or every 5 years independently from mileage.

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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

Check evaporation system

Replace air cleaner cartridge

Top up fluid level (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,battery, etc.)

Check timing belt conditions

Replace timing belt (*)

Replace spark plugs

Check engine control systems (via diagnostic socket)

Check gearbox/differential oil level

Change engine oil

Replace engine oil filter

Change brake fluid (or every two years)

Replace pollen filter (or every year)

Top: check opening/closing operation and lubricate joints,visually inspect seals, check adherence of windows with topseal and adjust, if required

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ANNUALINSPECTIONSCHEDULEThe following annual inspection

schedule is required for cars travellingless than 20,000 km a year (e.g. ap-proximately 10,000 km). The scheduleincludes the following operations:

– Check tyre condition and wear andadjust pressure, if required (includingspare-saver spare wheel).

– Check operation of lights (head-lights, direction indicators, hazardlights, boot light, passenger compart-ment ceiling light, glove compartmentlight, instrument panel lights, etc.).

– Check windscreen wiper/washerand adjust nozzles.

– Check position wear of windscreenwindow wiper blades.

ADDITIONALOPERATIONSEvery 1,000 km or before long

trips, check and top up as necessary:

– coolant level

– brake fluid level

– power steering fluid level

– electrolyte level

– windscreen washer liquid level

– tyre condition and pressure.

We advise you to use FL Seleniaproducts, which have been designedand produced expressly for the Fiatvehicles (see the table “Capacities” giv-en in the “Technical specifications”section).

Every 3,000 km check and top upas necessary: engine oil level.

– Check rear brake pad conditionsand wear.

– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-box, transmission, piping (exhaust - fu-el feed - brakes), rubber parts (boots- sleeves - bushings - etc.), brake andfuel line hoses.

– Check battery charge status.

– Check conditions of various con-trol belts.

– Check and top up fluid levels (en-gine coolant, brakes, windscreenwasher, battery, etc.).

– Change engine oil.

– Replace engine oil filter.

– Replace pollen filter (where fitted).

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This check should be carried outmore frequently if the vehicle is main-ly used for short trips, or if it is fittedwith accessories that permanently ab-sorb electricity even with the ignitionkey removed, especially in the case ofafter market accessories.

You should check the battery fluid(electrolyte) level more frequentlythan shown in the Service Schedule ifthe car is used in hot climates or par-ticularly demanding conditions.

IMPORTANT - Engine oil

Change the engine oil more fre-quently than specified in the ServiceSchedule if the vehicle is mainly usedunder one of the following particular-ly severe conditions:

– towing a trailer or caravan

– on dirt roads

– short, repetitive trips (less than 7or 8 kilometres) in outside tempera-tures below zero.

– engines that are frequently left toidle or drive slowly over long dis-tances.

IMPORTANT - Air cleaner

If you drive your car on dirt roadschange the air cleaner more frequentlythan specified in the Service Schedule.

If you are in doubt about how oftenthe engine oil or the air cleaner shouldbe changed in relation to how you usethe car, contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT - Pollen filter

If the car is often used in dusty or ex-tremely polluted environments, youshould change the filter element morefrequently. It should be changed espe-cially if the amount of air introducedinto the passenger compartment is re-duced.

IMPORTANT - Battery

You should check the status of thebattery charge preferably at the be-ginning of the cold season to avoid thepossibility of the electrolyte freezing.

Maintenance of your carshould be entrusted to aFiat Dealership. For in-

terventions of routine mainte-nance and small repairs you wishto carry out yourself, make sureyou always have the properequipment, genuine Fiat spareparts and fluids available. Do not,carry out these operations if youhave no experience.

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CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

P5S

1005

9m

Be careful not to mix upthe various types of fluidswhen you are topping up:

they are all mutually incompati-ble and could damage the vehicle.

fig. 1 - 1. Engine oil - 2. Battery - 3. Brake fluid - 4. Windscreen washer fluid - 5. Engine coolant - 6. Power steering fluid.

Do not smoke while work-ing in the engine compart-

ment: the presence of flammablegas and vapour could cause a fire.

WARNING

118

ENGINE OIL fig. 2

Check the oil level a few minutes (ap-prox. 5) after the engine has stoppedwith the vehicle parked on levelground.

The oil level must be between theMIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

The space between MIN and MAXcorresponds approximately to half alitre of oil.

If the oil level is near or even belowthe MIN mark, pour in oil through thefiller hole until it reaches the MAXmark.

The oil level must never exceed theMAX mark.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

When the vehicle is new, the enginehas to be run in; engine oil consump-tion can only be considered stable af-ter travelling 5,000 to 6,000 km.

IMPORTANT Oil consumptiondepends on driving style and the con-ditions the car is driven in.

fig. 2

P5S

0061

4m

If the engine is hot, be verycareful when you put your

hands under the bonnet as you riskburning yourself. Remember thatwhile the engine is hot, the electricfan can start up and cause injury.

WARNING

Scarves, ties and looseclothing may be caught in

the moving parts.

WARNING

119

Used engine oil and re-placed oil filters containsubstances that can harm

the environment. We recom-mend you have the car seen to ata Fiat Dealership for the oil andfilter change. It is suitablyequipped for disposing of used oiland filters in an environmentally-friendly way that complies withthe law.

ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEMfig. 3

If there is not enough coolant, poura 50-50 mixture of distilled water anda PARAFLU11 liquid of FL Seleniaslowly through the filler hole in thereservoir.

A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU11

and distilled water gives freeze pro-tection to –35° C.

Do not add oil with dif-ferent specifications fromthe oil already in the en-

gine.

IMPORTANT After adding orchanging the oil, let the engine turnover for a few seconds and wait a fewminutes after turning it off before youcheck the level.

fig. 3P

5S00

613m

The coolant level must be checkedwhile the engine is cold and must notbe below the MIN mark on the reser-voir.

Do not take the cap of thereservoir off when the en-

gine is very hot as you run the riskof scalding yourself.

WARNING

The cooling system is underpressure. When changing

the cap, use only genuine spareparts to avoid damaging the sys-tem.

WARNING

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WINDSCREEN WASHERLIQUID fig. 4

To add liquid, take the cap off andand pour in a mixture of water andTUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35, liquid in these proportions:

– 30% TUTELA PROFESSIONALSC 35 and 70% water in summer.

– 50% TUTELA PROFESSIONALSC 35 and 50% water in winter.

If the temperature falls below –20°C,use TUTELA PROFESSIONALSC 35 undiluted.

POWER STEERING FLUID fig. 5

Check the oil level is between theMIN and MAX marks on the dipstickattached to reservoir cap when theengine is cold and the car is on levelground.

Before checking, clean the dipstick,screw the cap tightly onto the reser-voir, unscrew it again and check thelevel.

When the oil is hot the level may ex-ceed the MAX mark.

If necessary, add oil making sure thatit has the same specifications as the oilin the reservoir.

IMPORTANT Do not travel withthe windscreen washer bottle empty:using the windscreen washer is funda-mental for improving visibility.

fig. 4

P5S

1004

5m

fig. 5

P5S

0061

0m

Some windscreen washeradditives on the market are

flammable. The fluid could igniteif it comes into contact with hotparts in the engine compartment.

WARNING

121

Oil consumption is ex-tremely low: if it needstopping up after travelling

only a short while, have the sys-tem checked for leaks at a FiatDealership.

fig. 6P

5S10

044m

The level of the fluid in the reservoirmust not exceed the MAX mark.

If you need to add fluid, only use thetype classified DOT 4. You are advisedin particular to use TUTELA TOP 4with which the braking system wasoriginally filled.

BRAKE FLUID fig. 6

From time to time check the instru-ment panel warning light by pressingthe reservoir cover (with the ignitionkey at MAR): instrument warning pan-el light x should come on.

On versions fitted with ABS, thebrake fluid reservoir is positioned asshown in fig. 6; while on versionswithout ABS, the reservoir is posi-tioned lengthwise. Make sure the highly

corrosive brake fluid doesnot drip onto the paint-

work. If it does, wash it off im-mediately with water.

Make sure the power steer-ing fluid does not come in-

to contact with the hot parts of theengine as is catches fire very easi-ly.

WARNING

122

IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hy-groscopic (meaning it absorbs humid-ity). This is why the fluid should bechanged more frequently than shownin the Service Schedule if the car ismainly driven in areas with a high per-centage of humidity in the air.

AIR CLEANER

REPLACEMENT fig. 7

Unscrew knob A, remove the capand pull out the filter element B to bereplaced.

Have the filter element replaced ata Fiat Dealership.

fig. 7

P5S

0071

9m

Brake fluid is poisonousand very corrosive. In the

event of accidental contact, washthe effected part with water andmild soap and rinse. If the fluid isswallowed, call a doctor immedi-ately.

WARNING

The symbol π on the con-tainer indicates synthetic

type brake fluid distinguishing itfrom the mineral kind. Using min-eral type fluids damages the specialrubber braking system gaskets be-yond repair.

WARNING

123

If the vehicle is to standfor a long time in the cold,remove the battery and

store it in a warm place to avoidit freezing.

BATTERYThe Fiat barchetta’s battery is of the

“Limited Maintenance” type: undernormal conditions, it requires no top-ping up with distilled water.

The level of the battery liquid (elec-trolyte) should be between the twomarks on the battery when the car isparked on level ground.

If the level is lower than the MINmark fig. 8 have the car seen toat a Fiat Dealership.

Running the battery onlow electrolyte can dam-age the battery beyond

repair, crack the casing and spillall the liquid.

For the recharging of the battery, seethe “In an emergency” section.

fig. 8

P5S

0069

0m

POLLEN FILTER(where fitted)Have the filter changed at the fre-

quency specified in the Service Sched-ule.

Have the change made at a FiatDealership.

IMPORTANT If the car is oftenused in dusty or extremely pollutedenvironments, you should change thefilter more frequently. It should bechanged especially if the amount of airintroduced into the passenger com-partment has decreased.

The liquid in the battery ispoisonous and corrosive.

Do not let it touch the skin or eyes.Do not bring naked flames or pos-sible sources of sparks near to thebattery: fire and explosion risk.

WARNING

124

USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING THELIFE OF YOUR BATTERY

When you park the car, ensure thedoors, boot and bonnet are closedproperly. The courtesy light must beoff.

Do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,hazard lights etc.) switched on for along time when the engine is not run-ning.

IMPORTANT A battery which iskept at a charge of less than 50% forany length of time will be damaged bysulphation leading to a reduction incranking power and a higher risk ofthe battery electrolyte freezing (thismay even occur at –10°C).

If the car is inactive for a long peri-od of time, refer to “Storing the car”in the “Driving your car” chapter.

If, after purchasing your car youwould like to add electrical accessoriesthat require a permanent power sup-ply (alarm systems, hands-free phone,radio navigator with satellite anti-theftsystem, etc.), visit a Fiat Dealership.The staff of experts, besides suggest-ing the most suitable accessories in theLineaccessori range, will also checkwhether the car electrical system cansupport the required load or if a larg-er size battery needs to be installed.

These devices will, in fact, run off thebattery even when the key is not in-serted (car parked) and can deploy thebattery.

Incorrect fitting of elec-trical and electronic ac-cessories can seriously

damage the car.

Batteries contain sub-stances that are veryharmful for the environ-

ment. You are advised to have thebattery changed at a Fiat Dealer-ship. It is properly equipped fordisposing of used batteries in anenvironmentally-friendly way thatcomplies with the law.

Do not attempt to rechargea frozen battery. Thaw it

first otherwise it could explode. Ifthe battery froze, make sure the in-ternal elements are not broken(short-circuit risk) and that the cas-ing is not cracked (risk of spillingthe poisonous and corrosive fluid).

WARNING

125

– Do not connect or disconnect theterminals of the electronic units whilethe ignition key is at MAR.

– Do not check polarity throughsparking.

– Disconnect the electronic units ifyou are electrically welding the carbody. Remove the units if tempera-tures exceed 80°C. (special operationson the bodywork etc.)

IMPORTANT If the radio or caralarm systems are not installed cor-rectly, they can interfere with theworking of the electronic controlunits.

ELECTRONICCONTROL UNITSWhen the car is being used normal-

ly, special measures are not necessary.

The following instructions must befollowed very carefully however, if youwork on the electrical system or incases where starting with another bat-tery is necessary:

– Never disconnect the battery fromthe electrical system while the engineis running.

– When recharging, disconnect thebattery from the wiring system. Thelatest battery chargers can, in fact, gen-erate voltages of up to 20V.

– Never start the engine with a bat-tery charger. Always use another bat-tery.

– Be particularly careful when con-necting the battery to the electricalsystem. Ensure the battery posts areconnected up to the right leads (thepolarity is correct) and check that theconnection has been made properly.

Battery Maximum admittedstand-by intake

50Ah 30 mA

Furthermore, remember that high in-take electric devices (such as baby bot-tle warmers, vacuum cleaners, cellularphones, mini-fridges, etc.) poweredwhen the engine is off can run thebattery down.

IMPORTANT If you need to installadded systems to the car, improperwiring connections, in particular if theyaffect safety devices, are dangerous.

The total intake of these systems(factory and after-market) must be lessthan 0.6 mA x Ah (of the battery) asshown in the following table:

Modifications or repairs tothe electrical system car-

ried out incorrectly and withoutbearing the features of the systemin mind can cause malfunctionswith the risk of fire.

WARNING

126

WHEELSAND TYRES

TYRES PRESSURE

Every two weeks and before longjourneys, check the pressure of eachtyre including the spare.

The pressure must be checked whenthe tyre is rested and cold.

It is normal for the pressure to risewhen you are driving. If you have tocheck or restore the pressure whenthe tyres are warm remember that thepressure value must be 0.3 bar abovethe specified value.

SPARK PLUGSThe cleanness and soundness of the

spark plugs fig. 9 are very importantfor keeping the engine efficient andpolluting emissions down.

The appearance of the spark plug, ifexamined by an expert eye, is a goodway of pin-pointing a malfunction evenif it has nothing to do with the ignitionsystem. Therefore, if the engine hasproblems, it is important to have thespark plugs checked at a Fiat Deal-ership.

The spark plugs must bechanged at the timesspecified in the Service

Schedule. Only use the type ofplugs indicated: if the heat ratiois less than required or the lifespecified is not guaranteed, prob-lems can arise.

fig. 9

P5S

0068

4m

Spark plug (type)

Champion RC10YCC

NGK BKR6EZ

Tyre pressure must be cor-rect to ensure good road

holding.

WARNING

127

Wrong pressure causes uneven wearof the tyres fig. 10:

A - Correct pressure: tyre wearsevenly.

B - Underinflated tyre: shouldertread wear.

C - Overinflated tyre: centre treadwear.

If you get a flat tyre, stop immediatelyand change it so as not to damage thetyre, the wheel, the suspension andthe steering.

Tyres age even if they are not usedvery much. Cracking of the tread rub-ber and the side-walls are a sign of thisageing. In any case, if the tyres havebeen fitted for more than six yearsthey should be examined by an expertwho can judge whether they are stillfit for use. Remember to check thespare tyre particularly carefully too.

If a replacement is necessary, alwaysuse new tyres and avoid using ones theorigin of which you are not certainabout.

The Fiat barchetta uses Tubelesstyres. Under no circumstances use aninner tube with these tyres.

If you replace a tyre it is a good ideato change the inflation valve, too.

Tyres must be replaced when thetread wears down to 1.6 mm. Complywith the laws in the country where thecar is being driven.

IMPORTANT

As far as possible avoid sharp brak-ing and screech starts.

Be careful not to hit the pavement,potholes or other obstacles hard. Dri-ving for long stretches over bumpyroads can damage the tyres.

Periodically check that the tyres haveno cuts in the side wall, abnormalswelling or irregular tyre wear. If anyof these occur, have the car seen to ata Fiat Dealership.

Avoid travelling with an overloadedcar: this can seriously damage wheelsor tyres.

fig. 10

P5S

0068

5mIf the pressure is too lowthe tyre overheats and this

can cause it serious damage.

WARNING

128

RUBBER TUBINGFollow the Service Schedule careful-

ly in the case of the braking, powersteering and fuel supply systems' rub-ber hoses. Ozone, high temperaturesand long absence of liquid in the sys-tem can in fact cause the hardeningand cracking of the hoses with possi-ble losses of fluid. A careful check istherefore essential.

WINDSCREENWIPER

BLADES

Periodically clean the rubber partwith suitable liquid; TUTELA PRO-FESSIONAL SC 35 is recommend-ed.

Change the blades if the rubber edgeis warped or worn out. You should inany case change them approximatelyonce a year.

To ensure the front and rear tyres allwear evenly, you are advised to changethe tyres over every 10-15 thousandkilometres (6-10 thousand miles)keeping them on the same side of thecar so as not to reverse the directionof rotation.

Do not change the tyresover in criss-cross fashion

by moving a tyre from the left handside of the car to the right and viceversa.

WARNING

Travelling with worn wiperblades is dangerous be-

cause it reduces visibility in badweather.

WARNING

129

Some simple steps can reduce po-tential damage to the blades:

– If the temperature falls to belowzero, make sure the rubber blade isnot frozen to the windscreen. If nec-essary, free it with a de-icing com-pound.

– Remove any snow that has settledon the glass: besides saving the bladesyou will avoid straining the electricwindscreen wiper motor and causingit to overheat.

– Do not operate the windscreenwipers on dry glass.

SPRAY NOZZLES

If there is no jet of liquid, first makesure that there is liquid in the reser-voir: see “Checking fluid levels” in thischapter.

Then make sure that the holes in thenozzles fig. 12 are not clogged up.Use a pin for this if necessary.

The jets of the windscreen washerare directed by adjusting the nozzlesin such a way that the jets are direct-ed at the highest point reached by thewiper blades when operating.

Changing the windscreen wiper blade fig. 11

1) Lift windscreen wiper arm A andposition the blade to form a right an-gle with the arm.

2) Press tab B of the coupling springand remove the blade to be replacedfrom the arm.

3) Fit the new blade by inserting thetab into the special hole in the arm.Make sure it is locked into place.

fig. 12

P5S

0071

1m

fig. 11P

5S00

710m

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BODYWORK

PROTECTING THE CARFROM ATMOSPHERICAGENTS

The main causes of rust are:

– atmospheric pollution

– salt and humidity in the atmosphere(seaside or very hot and humid areas)

– environmental conditions that arespecific to the season.

In addition, the abrasiveness of dustin the atmosphere and sand carried bythe wind as well as mud and stoneskicked up by other vehicles must notbe underestimated.

For your Fiat barchetta, Fiat has usedleading-edge technological solutions toeffectively protect the body from rust.

These are the main ones:

– Painting systems and products thatmake the car particularly resistant torust and scratching.

– The use of zinc-plated (or pre-treated) sheet steel which is highly re-sistant to rust.

– The spraying of the underbody, en-gine compartment, inside the wheel-arches and other parts with wax-basedproducts with a high protective ca-pacity.

– Spraying plastic-coating materialsfor protecting the most exposedpoints: under the door, inside thewings, the edges etc.

– The use of “open” box sections toprevent condensation and water frombuilding up and rusting the inside ofthe parts.

MANUAL CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM(where fitted)During the winter, the climate con-

trol system must be turned on at leastonce a month for about ten minutes.

Have the system checked at a FiatDealership before the summer.

The system uses R134arefrigerating liquid. If itaccidentally leaks it will

not damage the environment.Under no circumstances shouldR12 fluid be used. Besides beingincompatible with the system'scomponents, it contains chloro-fluorocarbides (CFC).

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BODY AND UNDERBODYGUARANTEE

The Fiat barchetta is covered guar-antee against any original structural orbody part being holed by rust. Referto the “Warranty Booklet” for thegeneral conditions of this guarantee.

TIPS FOR KEEPING THEBODY IN GOOD CONDITION

Paintwork

The paintwork is not only to makeyour car look attractive but also toprotect the steel.

If your car is scuffed or scratcheddeeply you are therefore recom-mended to touch up the paintwork asnecessary to prevent rust from form-ing.

Only use genuine products whentouching up the paintwork (see the“Technical Specifications” chapter).

To wash the car properly:

1) Soak the body using a low pres-sure jet of water.

2) Wipe a sponge with a slightlysoapy solution over the body, fre-quently rinsing the sponge.

3) Rinse well with water and drywith a jet of air or a chamois leather.

When drying the car, be careful toget at those parts which are not soeasily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-net and around the headlights wherewater can most readily collect. Youare advised not to take the car into aclosed area immediately but to leaveit out in the open so any water left canevaporate more easily.

Do not wash the car after it has beenparked in the sun or while the bon-net is hot: it could take the shine offthe paint.

Ordinary maintenance of the paint-work consists in washing it. The fre-quency you should do this depends onthe conditions and the environmentthe car is driven in. For example, if youdrive in areas with a high level of airpollution or on roads sprinkled withroad salt, it is a good idea to wash thecar more often.

Detergents pollute wa-ter. For this reason, thecar must be washed in an

area equipped for the collectionand purification of the liquidsused while washing.

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Windows

Use specific window cleaners toclean the windows. Use very cleancloths to avoid scratching the glass ordamaging its transparency.

Engine compartment

At the end of each winter season,carefully clean the engine compart-ment. Have this done at a garage.

Detergents pollute wa-ter. The car must there-fore be washed in an area

equipped for the collection andpurification of the liquids usedwhile washing.

IMPORTANT The car should bewashed while the engine is cold andwith the ignition key at STOP. Afterwashing the car, make sure that thevarious protections (e.g. rubber bootsand various guards) have not been re-moved or damaged.

Outside plastic parts must be cleanedfollowing the usual car washing pro-cedure.

Avoid parking your car under trees;the resinous substances that oftendrop will dull the paintwork and in-crease the possibility of corrosion.

IMPORTANT Bird droppings mustbe washed off immediately and withgreat care as their acid is particularlyaggressive.

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HOODNormal maintenance of the hood

consists in washing it.

Dust the hood off before washing it.Dirt must be removed using an ap-propriate cleaning compound; thenrinse thoroughly using a low pressurehose.

INTERIORSFrom time to time, check that wa-

ter has not collected under the mats(from dripping shoes, umbrellas etc.)which could cause the steel to rust.

You are advised to washthe hood by hand. Whenwashing a car in an auto-

matic car wash, the rotatingbrushes exert a strong pressureon the surface of the hood thatcould damage it and scratch therear window. In addition, thecleaning compounds and addi-tives could have a negative effectand spoil the hood's appearance.

IMPORTANT Do not use petrol,stain removers, benzol, paint thinnersor solvents to remove dirt marks; on-ly use products designed for the pur-pose. If the marks still will not comeout, see a Fiat Dealership.

REAR WINDOW

This window can be replaced; con-tact a Fiat Dealership to have thisdone.

When cleaning the rear window beparticularly careful to avoid scratchesor scuffs that could spoil its appear-ance.

Never use flammable prod-ucts (petroleum ether or

petrol) to clean the inside of thecar. Electrostatic charges generat-ed by rubbing while cleaning couldcause fires.

WARNING

134

If the stain does not come out, usea special cleaning compound being par-ticularly careful to follow the instruc-tions for use.

IMPORTANT Never use alcoholor alcohol-base products.

PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THE CAR

Use special products designed not toalter the appearance of the compo-nents.

IMPORTANT Do not use alcoholor petrol for cleaning the glass of theinstrument panel.

CLEANING THE SEATS ANDFABRIC UPHOLSTERY

– Remove the dust with a soft brushor a vacuum cleaner.

– Rub the seats with a rag moistenedin a solution of water and neutral de-tergent.

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS

– Remove the dry dirt with a buck-skin or very slightly moist cloth with-out exerting too much pressure.

– Remove liquid or grease stains witha dry absorbent cloth without rubbing.Then wipe with a buckskin or softcloth moistened with water and neu-tral soap.

Do not keep aerosol cans inthe car. There is the risk

they might explode. Aerosol cansmust never be exposed to a tem-perature above 50°C. The temper-ature inside the car might go wellbeyond that figure if the car is ex-posed to the sun.

WARNING

135

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Motor and engineering enthusiasts as well as those“in the trade” will probably start reading from this pointin the manual. This, in fact, is where a section jam-packed with facts, figures, formulae, measurements andtables begins. In a sense it is the Fiat barchetta’s iden-tity card. A document that introduces the car and ex-plains in technical jargon all the features that go togetherto make the Fiat barchetta a model designed to give yousuperlative driving satisfaction.

IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................ 136ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSION .............................. 137ENGINE ................................................................................. 137TRANSMISSION ................................................................. 139BRAKES ................................................................................. 139SUSPENSIONS .................................................................... 140STEERING ............................................................................. 140WHEEL GEOMETRY ......................................................... 140PERFORMANCE ................................................................. 140WHEELS ................................................................................ 141DIMENSIONS ...................................................................... 142WEIGHTS ............................................................................. 143CAPACITIES ........................................................................ 144FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ........................................... 145FUEL CONSUMPTION .................................................... 147CO2 EMISSIONS ................................................................. 147TYRES PRESSURE ............................................................... 148

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IDENTIFICATION DATA

MODEL PLATE fig. 3

The plate shows the following iden-tification data:

A - Manufacturer’s name

B - Homologation number

C - Vehicle ID code

D - Chassis serial number

E - Maximum vehicle weight fullyladen

F - Maximum train weight (fully-ladenvehicle plus trailer)

fig. 2P

5S10

041m

fig. 3

P5S

0068

6m

fig. 1

P5S

0068

8m

G - Maximum vehicle weight on first(front) axle

H - Maximum vehicle weight on sec-ond (rear) axle

I - Engine model code

L - Body version code

M - Number for spares

N - Smoke opacity index (for dieselengines)

The plate is fastened to the frontcross member of the engine com-partment at position B-fig. 2.

CHASSIS MARKING fig. 1

This is stamped on the passengercabin floor pan near the right-handfront seat and includes:

– vehicle model ZFA 183000

– chassis serial number.

ENGINE MARKING fig. 2

Marking A is stamped on the cylin-der block and includes the model andserial number.

ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSION

137

Engine type code Body version code

188A6.000 183SB1AA 01

PAINT IDENTIFICATIONPLATE fig. 4

The plate is fastened to the inside ofthe hood seat cover.

It bears the following data:

A - Paint manufacturer

B - Colour name

C - Fiat colour code

D - Respray and touch-up code

fig. 4

P5S

0068

7m

ENGINE

GENERAL FEATURES

Engine Code

Cycle

Number and layout of cylinders

Number of valves per cylinder

Bore x stroke mm

Capacity cm3

Compression ratio

Maximum power output (EEC) kWHP

at rpm

Peak torque (EEC) Nmm.kg

at rpm

188A6.000

Otto

4 in line

4

82.0x82.7

1747

10.3 ± 0.15

961306300

15816.74300

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FUEL SUPPLY/IGNITION

Integrated electronic injection and ig-nition system: a single electronic con-trol unit controls both functions. Itprocesses both the time the injectionlasts (for fuel metering) and the igni-tion’s advance angle.

Type: Sequential in phase Multipoint

Air cleaner: dry-type with paper fil-ter element; thermostatically con-trolled intake.

Petrol pump: in-tank.

Injection pressure: 3 bar

Method of measuring the amount ofaspirated air by directly measuring themaximum rate of flow with a hot wireair flow meter.

“Closed loop” petrol metering (in-formation about combustion provid-ed by the Lambda sensor).

Firing order: 1-3-4-2

Spark plugs:

– Champion RC10YCC– NGK BKR6EZ

LUBRICATION

Forced-fed with gear pump withpressure relief valve incorporated.

Oil purification by means of full-flow-cartridge filter.

COOLING

Cooling system with radiator, cen-trifugal pump and expansion tank.

“Controlled” by-pass type thermo-stat on the secondary circuit for therecirculation of water from the engineto the radiator.

Electric fan for radiator cooling withthermostatically-controlled on/offswitch on the radiator.

Modifications or repairs tothe fuel feed system that

are not carried out properly or donot take the system’s technicalspecifications into account cancause malfunctions with the risk offire.

WARNING

139

TRANSMISSION

CLUTCH

Self-adjusting with no pedal free trav-el.

GEARBOX

Five forward speeds and reverse withsynchromesh for forward gear en-gagement.

SERVICE AND EMERGENCYBRAKES

Front: disc, floating calliper type witha master cylinder for each wheel.

Rear: disc type with floating calliper.

Cross-over hydraulic circuit control.

8" vacuum servo brakes.

Four-channel, four-sensor ABS sys-tem (where fitted).

Automatic take up of clearance dueto friction lining wear.

Electronic brake corrector (EBD sys-tem).

HANDBRAKE

Controlled by a lever working me-chanically on the rear brake callipers.

BRAKES

Water, ice and salt sprin-kled on the roads can de-

posit on the brake discs and reducethe effectiveness braking the firsttime they are used.

WARNING

Be careful when fittingspoilers, alloy rims and af-

ter-market wheel caps: they couldreduce ventilation and effectivenessin the event of abrupt and repeat-ed braking or when driving down hillfor a long time.

WARNING

140

SUSPENSIONS

FRONT

Independent wheel, MacPherson-type with ferritic cast-iron wishboneanchored to an auxiliary cross-mem-ber.

Off-set coil springs and double-actiontelescopic gas dampers.

Anti-roll bar.

REAR

Independent wheels with spheroidalcast-iron wishbones.

Coil springs and gas dampers withvulcanised bushings.

Anti-roll bar.

Auxiliary rigid H-shaped frame con-sisting of a tubular cross structure andtwo pressed steel long members weld-ed to it.

STEERINGEnergy-absorbing jointed steering

column with rake adjustment system.

Permanently lubricated rack and pin-ion control.

Hydraulic power steering.

Permanently lubricated joints.

Minimum turning circle: 10.5 metres.

Number of steering wheel turns lockto lock: approx. 2.5.

WHEELGEOMETRYWheel toe-in measured from rim to

rim: 0±1 mm.

The figures refer to the car in fullrunning order.

PERFORMANCEMaximum speeds after running in, in km/h:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th” Reverse

55 97 143 188 More 55than 200

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WHEELS

RIMS AND TYRES

Pressed steel or alloy wheels (whereapplicable), specific bolts (of a differ-ent size and reciprocally incompatible)for each of the two types of rim.

Tubeless tyres with radial shell.

IMPORTANT Do not use an innertube with Tubeless tyres. Do not se-cure light alloy wheels using bolts de-signed for steel wheels and vice-versa.For the compatibility between wheelsand wheel bolts and between theseand the spare wheel, refer to the de-tailed indications given in the para-graph “If a tyre is punctured”.

SNOW CHAINS

Do not use snow chains with 195/55R15 (84V) or 195/45 R16 (80V) tyresas the chains are likely to interferewith the plastic wheelarches.

Use only low-profile chains with185/55 R15 (81H) tyres: maximumheight off the wheel 12 mm. Check thetautness of the chains after drivingsome twenty to thirty yards (twentyto thirty metres).

Rim Tyre

6 1/2 J x15” 195/55 R15 (84V)

6 1/2 J x16” 195/45 R16 (80V)

6 J x15” 185/55 R15 (81H)specific for use

with snow chains

SPARE WHEEL

Pressed-steel rim.

Tubeless tyre.

All homologated tyres are listed inthe Vehicle’s Registration Papers. Toensure safe driving, make sure that thetyres are not only of the specified di-mensions but that all four tyres are ofthe same type and make.

Rim Tyre

4.00 Bx14H 135/80 B14

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fig. 5P5S00712m

DIMENSIONSBoot volume (VDA standard): 165 dm3

Height is with the car unladen.

Dimensions in mm.

143

Kerb weight (including fuel, space-saver spare wheel, tools and accessories):

Payload (*) including the driver:

Maximum loads permitted (**)– front axle:– rear axle:– total:

Towable weight– trailer with brakes:– trailer without brakes:

Maximum load on the ball joint (trailer with brakes):

(*) If special equipment is fitted (tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum loads allowed.(**) Loads not to be exceeded: the driver must arrange the goods in the boot so that they comply with these limits.

WEIGHTS

Weights (kg)

1060

200

8507001260

450400

35

144

Fuel tank:including a reserve of:

Engine cooling system:

Engine sump:Engine sump and filter:Engine sump, filter and lines(1st in-factory filling):

Transaxle:

Hydraulic power steering:

Front and rear hydraulicbrake circuits:

Windscreen liquid reservoir:

(❒) For temperatures lower than –20°C, we recommend using SELENIA PERFORMER SAE 5W-30.

CAPACITIES

litres kg

50 –about 5 –

6.2 –

3.7 3.34.0 3.6

4.7 4.2

1.98 1.8

1.0 0.9

– 0.55

2.2 –

Fuel requiredRecommended products

Premium unleaded petroloctane not less than 95 R.O.N

50-50 mixture of distilledwater and PARAFLU11

SELENIA 20K (❒)

TUTELA CAR ZC 75 SYNTH

TUTELA GI/A

TUTELA TOP 4

Mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 liquid

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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS AND THEIR FEATURES

Applications

P5S

1002

7m

Petrol engine

lubricants

Use Recommended fluidsand lubricants

SELENIA 20K

SELENIA

PERFORMER

Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use for best car operation

SAE 10W-40 synthetic-based multigrade oil

exceeding ACEA A3-96, CCMC G5 and API SJ specifications

SAE 5W-30 synthetic-based multigrade oil

exceeding ACEA A1 and API SJ specifications

Recommended for temperatures lower than –20°C

Transmission lubricantsand grease

146

Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use

for best car operation

Synthetic oil SAE 75W-80 EP. It complies with thespecifications API GL5, MIL - L - 2105 D LEV.

ATF DEXRON II D LEV, SAE 10W oil type

Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease, water resistant, NLGI = 2 consistency

Synthetic fluid, NHTSA n° 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925SAE J 1703, CUNA NC 956 - 01

Protective with anti-freeze action, for inhibited mono ethyleneglycol based cooling systems, CUNA NC 956 - 16

Alcohol and surfactants mixture CUNA NC 956 - II

Recommended fluids

and lubricants

TUTELA CARZC 75 SYNTH

TUTELA GI/A

TUTELA MRM 2

TUTELA TOP 4

PARAFLU11

TUTELAPROFESIONAL SC 35

Applications

Manual gearboxand differentials

Hydraulic powersteering

CV joints

Hydraulic brakeand clutch

Proportion: 50-50 mixdown to –35°C

To be used pure ordiluted in windshieldwiper washing systems

Use

Brake liquid

Radiator antifreeze

Windscreen/window washer fluid

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FUELCONSUMPTIONThe fuel consumption values, ex-

pressed in litres x 100 km, shown inthe following tables, were defined onthe basis of type-approval tests spec-ified by European Directives.

Consumption values are defined bymeans of the following procedures:

– an urban cycle consisting of acold start and a simulated drive in citystreets;

– an extra-urban cycle consistingin frequent accelerations, in all gears,simulating normal conditions of use.Speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h;

– the combined consumption iscalculated as approximately 37% of theurban cycle and approximately 63% ofthe extra-urban cycle.

IMPORTANT Road and trafficconditions, weather, driving style, fit-tings and accessories, load, special de-vices and overall car conditions canpenalise aerodynamic penetration andinfluence fuel consumption rates whichcan be different from the values shownin the table (see “Cheap running thatrespects the environment” in “Drivingyour car” chapter).

Consumption inaccordance withDirective 999/100/CE l/100 km

Urban 11.6

Extraurban 6.5

Combined 8.4

CO2 EMISSIONSThe CO2 emissions in exhaust

shown in the following tables refer tothe average combined cycle.

CO2 emissionsin accordance with 198Directive 1999/100/CE

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TYRES PRESSURE

COLD TYRE PRESSURES (bar)

If the tyre is warm the pressure must be 0.3 bar above the pressure specified.

Tyre Front Rear Spare wheel

195/55 R15 (84V) 2.4 2.0 2.8

195/45 R16 (80V) 2.4 2.0 2.8

185/55 R15 (81H) 2.4 2.0 2.8

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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

Genuine Fiat accessories have been designed withthe Fiat barchetta specifically in mind and have been se-lected and tested on the car. They are easy to use, re-liable and practical, qualities that lead to enhanced com-fort and safety under all driving conditions.

If you wish to give your Fiat barchetta a sportier look,Fiat has designed light alloy rims, leather panels, spoilersand sporty bumpers that are fully in keeping with thecar’s line making it more personal and aggressive.

To ensure child safety, the child safety seats offeredby Lineaccessori Fiat meet the requirements of the Eu-ropean standards currently in force.

You can find accessories from the Fiat line describedin a catalogue available from Fiat Branches, Dealers orAuthorised Workshops. Just ask one of Fiat’s staff togive you all the details.

The following pages show diagrams and give instruc-tions for correctly fitting a number of accessories. In-stallation must always be entrusted to the experts. Fi-at has specially trained its Dealership staff for work onthe Fiat barchetta.

ELECTRONIC CAR ALARM ........................................... 150TOW HITCH INSTALLATION....................................... 152HARD TOP .......................................................................... 155RADIO-FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROLMINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION ............................... 156

150

ELECTRONIC ALARM

WIRING DIAGRAM ANDADDITIONAL BRANCHES fig. 1

1 - Right indicator/hazard lightsbranch

fig. 1

P5S

0072

6m

2 - Passenger compartment sensor

3 - Front right ground

4 - Diagnostic socket

5 - Optional device protection fuse-box

6 - Radio-frequency receiver

7 - “Electronic alarm on” led

8 - Electronic alarm control unit

9 - Bonnet switch

10 - Boot switch

11 - Ignition switch powering

12 - Right door switch

13 - Left door switch

14 - Indicator light 15A fuse andbranch unit

15 - Left indicator/hazard lightsbranch.

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LOCATION OF COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE fig. 2

A - Radio-frequency receiver in ceil-ing light

B - “Bonnet open” signal switch con-trol (adjustable cap)

C - “Bonnet open” signal switch

D - “Right door open”, “left dooropen” and “boot open” signal switch

E - Electronic alarm control unit (inthe engine compartment)

F - “Electronic alarm on” warning led

G - Radio-frequency remote control

H - Passenger compartment protec-tion sensor (located under the centraltunnel).

fig. 2

P5S

1004

2m

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fig.3 - A - Fuse box- B - Seven pole socket - C - Left rear lighting cluster - D - Right rear lightingcluster

P5S

0072

3m

TOW HITCH INSTALLATION

TOW HITCH INSTALLATION

The device for towing a trailer (towhitch) fig. 3 must be fixed to the bodyby an expert in accordance with thefollowing instructions.

The following must be used for themechanical connection:

– “CUNA 501” 1st class ball coupling(CUNA NC 138-40 table);

– “CUNA 501” 1st class socket cou-pling (CUNA NC 438-40 table).

For the electric connection a 7-pole,12-Volt coupling must be used (CU-NA UNI 9128).

The electric coupling must be fixedon a special mount to be attached tothe ball coupling.

The electrical functions for the cou-pling must be connected as illustrat-ed in fig. 5.

In addition to the electrical connec-tions (shown in the diagram that fol-lows) only the lead for powering anelectrical brake and the lead to pow-er a light inside the trailer not ex-ceeding 15W may be connected to thecar's electrical system.

The electrical brake must be pow-ered directly from the battery bymeans of a lead with a cross-sectionno less than 2.5 mm2.

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

The tow hitch structure fig. 4 mustbe fixed using 6 M10 bolts at thepoints indicated Ø .

All the anchorage points ➀ musthave suitable internal 4 mm-thick steelreinforcements and diam. 20x4.5 mm

thick spacers. Dimensions as shown inthe picture and turned up edges.

The underbody plate must be widerthan the plate in the boot. Further-more, the edge of the plate must beturned up to avoid sharp corners com-ing into contact with the body.

fig. 4

P5S

0072

2m The tow hitch must be anchored tothe body by trimming the grille in thecentre part of the rear bumper.

IMPORTANT A clearly visibleplate of a suitable size and made ofsuitable material saying:

MAX LOAD ON BALL COUPLING35 kg

must be fixed at the height of the ballcoupling (for vehicles with maximumtowable load of 450 kg).

Outside rear panel edge

Lower cross member

Lade

n

Ground level

Hook centre ofgravity

Centre of the sparewheel recess floor

Seen from X

Vehicle centreline

Vehicle centreline

Spacer

Spare wheel centre

Seen from A

After assembly, all holesmust be adequately sealed

to avoid exhaust fumes from filter-ing into the vehicle.

WARNING

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fig. 5

P5S

0072

5m

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONDIAGRAM fig. 5

1 - Fuse box

2 - Connection on the fuse box forpowering the trailer's stop lights

3 - Connection on the fuse box forpowering the relays

4 - Connection on the fuse box forpowering the trailer's rear foglights

5 - Left-hand taillight

6 - Right-hand taillight

7 - Rear left earth point

8 - Seven-pole socket

9 - Relay for the power supply of thetrailer's rear left-hand direction indi-cator

10 - Relay for the power supply ofthe trailer's rear right-hand directionindicator

11 - 7.5A fuse

Devices 9 - 10 - 11 are not includ-ed in the car system and must beadded by the owner.

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HARD TOPThe hard top is fitted with a heated

rear window and can be installed inplace of the hood to provide maxi-mum comfort during winter.

The hard top is not only on offer asan optional extra, but is also part ofthe Lineaccessori Fiat line, and istherefore available even after the carhas been purchased.

When the hard top is bought fromLineaccessori Fiat, pin seats and fixingscrews are also supplied.

The seats must be fixed to the rearpillars that have 2 threaded holes andcan be left in place even when the hardtop is no longer used.

When the hard top is mounted forthe first time, it is necessary to adjustthe rear tie rods.

You should have these operationscarried out at a Fiat Dealership.

See the chapter “Getting to knowyour car” for instructions on how tofit and remove the hard top correct-ly.

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RADIO-FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION

International Country Homologation motoring code

abbreviation

A Austria CEPTLPDD

B Belgium RTT/D/X1238

CH Switzerland BAKOM 960331 KP

D Germany GI27064H - G121483F

E Spain E01960332 - E00950904

F France 96 0186 PPL 0 - 95 0327 PPL 0

GB Great Britain 11699

GR Greece Y∏ME/∆TEE/EK399 - Y∏ME/∆TEE/EK401

I Italy DGPGF/SEGR/2/03/338546/FO/00327/03/02/97

NL Netherlands NL 96040274

P Portugal ICP 016TC 96

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BZT

G129050H

ministerie van verkeer en waterstaat

NL 96080670

BZT

G127064H

BZT

G121483F

ART

Attesté

Conforme Professionnel

atcdatepres.

RadiocomPrivées France

960330 PPL 0

31/07/96

TRW

158

ministerie van verkeer en waterstaat

NL 96040274

E D.G.Tel. E01960332

E D.G.Tel. E00950904

ART

Attesté


atcdatepres.


960186 PPL 0

17/04/96

TRW

ART

Attesté


atcdatepres.


950327 PPL 0

18/10/95

TRW

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INDEX

ABS ........................................... 56Accessories purchased by the owner .............................. 82Accessory installation ......... 149Air cleaner................................... 122Air recirculation......................... 36Airbags

– general information............ 60– switching the passenger side

airbag off .............................. 59Ashtray......................................... 43

Battery– jump starting ................ 85-105– liquid level ............................ 123– recharging............................. 105

Bodywork– maintenance......................... 130– paint identification plate.... 137– versions ............................... 137

Bonnet.......................................... 53Boot

– opening/closing.................... 55Brake fluid level .......................... 121

Brake lights.................................. 96Brakes

– fluid level............................... 121– service and emergency

brakes.................................... 139Bulb replacement....................... 91

Car maintenance ................. 111Capacities ............................. 64-144Catalytic converter .................. 66Ceiling light.................................. 42

– bulb replacement ............... 98Cellular phone setup................. 63Central door locking................. 44Cheap running ............................ 78Children (safety) ........................ 24Cigar lighter ................................ 43Climate control system............ 36

– controls................................. 36– maintenance......................... 130

Clutch........................................... 139CO2 emissions ........................... 147Containing running costs

and pollution ........................... 76

Dashboard ................................ 7

Defrosting.................................... 35Demisting..................................... 35Digital clock ................................ 29Dimensions ................................ 142Dipped-beam headlights

– controls ............................... 38– bulb replacement ............... 93

Direction indicators – controls ............................... 39– front bulb replacement ..... 94– rear bulb replacement ...... 95– side bulb replacement ...... 95

Doors ........................................... 44Driving your car..................... 67

Electric windows ..................... 45Electronic alarm.................. 13-150Electronic control units............ 125Engine

– cooling................................... 138– fuel feed/ignition ................. 138– identification code.............. 136– lubrication ............................ 138– specifications........................ 137

Engine compartment washing . 132

160

Engine coolant level................... 119Engine coolant temperature

gauge ......................................... 29Engine oil

– checking the level ............... 118– engine oil consumption ..... 118– specifications........................ 145

EOBD system ............................ 62Evaporation system ................... 66

Fiat CODE system .................. 11First aid kit .................................. 110Front fog lights

– bulb replacement ............... 94– controls................................. 41

Fuel– consumption ........................ 147– fuel cut-off switch............... 41– level gauge ............................ 29– filler cap ................................ 65

Full-beam headlights – bulb replacement ............... 94– flashing................................... 39– controls................................. 38

Fuses ............................................. 98

Gearbox– using the gearbox ............... 71

Getting to know your car . 6 Glove compartment light......... 98Glove compartment.................. 42

Handbrake......................... 70-139Hard top .............................. 49-155Hazard lights ............................... 40Head restraints........................... 19Headlights

– beam slant ............................ 55– front fog light slant ............. 55

Heating and ventilation............. 34Hood .................................... 46-133

Identification data .................... 136If an accident occurs ................. 109In an emergency .................. 83Instrument panel ........................ 8Instruments ................................ 28

Jack ............................................. 88Jacking the car ............................ 106

Keys ........................................... 11Kilometre counter..................... 28Lambda sensor ......................... 66Lubricants .................................... 145

Mileometer ............................. 28

Number plate lights................ 97

Oddment compartment ........ 42

Paintwork ................................. 137Parking lights (PARK)................ 17Parking.......................................... 70Performance................................ 140Plates

– identification data ............... 136– paint identification.............. 137

Pollen filter ................................. 123Power steering fluid level ........ 120Pretensioners.............................. 27

Radio transmitters .............. 82Radio-frequency remote

controls ................................ 15

161

– homologation codes....... 156Rear fog lights

– controls ............................ 41– bulb replacement ........... 97

Rear windowing (cleaning) . 133Rearview mirrors

– electric............................... 20– external ............................. 20– internal .............................. 20

Rev counter............................. 28Repeated checks ................... 82Reversing lights....................... 97Rubber piping.......................... 128

Safe driving – driving at night................. 73– driving in the rain............ 74– before getting behind

the wheel .......................... 72– driving in fog .................... 74– driving in the mountains 75– driving on snow and ice 75– driving with ABS.............. 75– when travelling ................ 72

Seat belts– general information ........ 22

– maintenance ..................... 23– use ...................................... 21

Seats– adjustment........................ 18– cleaning.............................. 134

Servicing ................................... 111– additional operations ..... 115– annual inspection schedule 115– scheduled service............ 112– Service Schedule ............. 113

Side/taillights – controls ............................ 38– front bulb replacement 93– rear bulb replacement .. 96

Snow tyres............................... 80-141Spark plugs............................... 126Specifications........................... 135Speedometer........................... 28Starting the engine

– jump starting .................... 85– bump starting................... 86– emergency start-up ........ 84– ignition switch.................. 17– stopping the engine ........ 69– warming up a recently

started engine .................. 69

Steering column lock............. 18Steering column stalks

– left-hand stalk .................. 38– right-hand stalk................ 39

Steering wheel ........................ 19Steering..................................... 140Storing the car ........................ 81Sun visors................................. 43Suspensions ............................. 140Symbols .................................... 9

Technical specifications .... 135 Third brake light

(bulb replacement) ............... 96Tools............................................. 88Top speeds.................................. 140Towing a trailer

– tow hitch installation ......... 152– warnings................................ 79

Towing the car ........................... 108Transmission (ratios) ................ 139Transporting children

in safety .................................... 24Tyre pressure ............................. 148Tyres ..................................... 126-148

162

Ventilation................................ 36Vehicle storage .......................... 81

Warning lights ......... 30-31-32-33Weights........................................ 143Wheel geometry (toe-in)......... 140Wheel rims ................................. 141Wheels

– changing a wheel................. 88– spare ...................................... 141

Wind stop .................................. 51Window cleaning ....................... 132Windscreen washer

– controls................................. 40– fluid level............................... 120

Windscreen wipers– controls ............................... 39– blades .................................... 128– nozzles .................................. 129

OIL CHANGE?THE EXPERTSRECOMMEND

SELENIA.The car you have just bought was built

with the latest FL Group lubricant tech-nology.

You will find Selenia at all FL Group ap-pointed dealers the next time you needto change the oil in your car.

35,000 motoring experts all overEurope recommend Selenia as be-ing the best protection for yourcar’s engine.

ASK YOUR SERVICEMANAGER FOR SELENIA.

Dedicated to the new generation of engines, the highlevels of chemical stability that are characteristic ofSelenia 20K result in an extended oil change intervalof up to 20,000 km, guaranteeing long lasting enginecleaning.

SELENIA 20K COMPARATIVE PRODUCT

(*) ASTM D445

The engine in your new car was developed withSelenia 20K, a synthetic-base oil which meets withthe most advanced international specifications.

Selenia 20K enhances the characteristics of the en-gine guaranteeing optimum performance and maxi-mum protection.

SELENIA 20KTop quality fuel economy API SJ specification oil, for

normally aspirated, turbocharged or multi-valve petrolengines. It saves up to 2% on fuel and gives maximumstability at high temperatures.

SELENIA PERFORMERSpecific oil for optimum petrol engine operation in

particularly severe climate conditions (startup as lowas –35°C).

USED OIL ANALYSIS:INCREASE IN VISCOSITY AT 40°C (*)

SELENIA THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR YOUR CAR

1614121086420

25000 5000 7500 10000 12500 15000 17500 20000

%

km

SELENIA. FOR THE HEART THAT BEATS IN YOUR ENGINENon disperdere l’olio usato nell’ambiente. Per informazioni telefonare al numero verde 800/863048

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NOTES

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