D ear Customer, Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat barchetta. F iat barchetta is a compact saloon with an original bodyline, designed to offer great driving satisfaction, ensure safety and be 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 best possible way. You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
MUST BE READ! REFUELLING Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95. K ENGINE START-UP Make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts. PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car's electric system can 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 the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.
CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DRIVING YOUR CAR IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORY INSTALLATION INDEX 5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR You should read this chapter sitting comfortably in your new Fiat barchetta. This way you can see the parts described in the manual at a glance and immediately check what you have just read for yourself. In short, you will become more familiar with your Fiat barchetta and its controls and other features. Later, when you start the engine and join the traffic you will make a host of other pleasant discoveries. DASHBOARD ................................................................
DASHBOARD The presence and position of the instruments and warning and indicator lights may vary according to the version of the car. P5S10031m fig. 1 1. Directional air vents - 2. Outside lights command stalk - 3. Instrument, indicator and warning light panel - 4. Windscreen washer and wiper stalk - 5. Air vent for sending air to the windscreen - 6. Glove compartment - 7. Hazard light switch 8. Car radio - 9. Heating, ventilation and climate control system - 10. Horn - 11.
INSTRUMENT PANEL fig. 2 VERSION WITH KILOMETRE COUNTER P5S10032m fig. 3 VERSION WITH MILEOMETRE A - Speedometer and kilometre counter A - Speedometer and mileometre B - Rev counter B - Rev counter C - Engine coolant temperature and fuel gauges. C - Engine coolant temperature and fuel gauges.
SYMBOLS Special coloured labels have been attached near to or actually on some of the components making up your Fiat barchetta. These labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component. A list of the symbols to be found on your Fiat barchetta is given below, with the name of the component to which it relates at the side of it. DANGER SYMBOLS Coil High voltage. Battery Corrosive fluid. Belts and pulleys Moving parts; keep limbs and clothing away.
Battery Keep away from children. Do not exceed the maximum fluid level in the reservoir. Use only the fluid specified in the section “Capacities”. Heat shields - belts pulleys - fan Do not touch. Unleaded petrol vehicle Power steering Use only unleaded petrol with RON 95. Expansion tank Brake circuit Do not exceed the maximum fluid level in the reservoir. Use only the fluid specified in the section “Capacities”. Use only fluid of the type specified in the section “Capacities”.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM KEYS fig. 4 To further protect your car from attempted theft, it has been fitted with an electronic engine immobiliser system called Fiat CODE which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed. The ignition keys, in fact, are fitted with an electronic device that transmits a coded signal to the Fiat CODE unit: only if this signal is recognised can the engine be started.
U.K. Vehicle only At the behest of the motor Insurance Companies he CODE card for the emergency starting and replacement of keys are not provided. If you need assistance please contact your nearest Fiat Dealership, or telephone Free Phone 0800717000. The code numbers given on the CODE card and the key with the burgundy grip should be kept in a safe place. You should always keep the electronic code written on the CODE card on you in case you need to perform an emergency startup.
If you ask for extra keys, remember that all the keys, both the new ones and those you already possess, must be stored in the memory (up to a maximum of 7). Go directly to your nearest Fiat Dealership, taking with you the key with the burgundy grip, all the other keys in your possession and the CODE card. The codes of any keys that are not available when the new storage procedure is carried out will be deleted from the memory to prevent any lost or stolen keys being used to start the car.
Deactivating the volumetric surveillance function. This function can be deactivated before turning the electronic alarm on: turn the ignition key from STOP to MAR and then back to STOP in rapid succession and remove the key. Led A-fig 8 on the central tunnel will light up for approximately 2 seconds to confirm deactivation. To operate an ignition switch powered electronic device (e.g.
THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM PROGRAMMING REPLACING THE BATTERIES The remote control has a button Afig. 7 and a led B. The button activates the system. The led flashes while the signal is being transmitted to the receiver. When your new car is handed over to you, the electronic alarm has already been programmed by your Fiat Dealership. Any subsequent programming should also be carried out by a Fiat Dealership. Change the remote control batteries when led B-fig.
When the car alarm is activated, the electronic alarm will be set off if: 1) One of the doors, the bonnet or the boot are opened. 2) The battery is disconnected or the electronic alarm power supply cables are cut. 3) When something enters the passenger compartment. 4) The outside of the car is knocked. 5) The key is turned to MAR. A siren sounds for approximately 26 seconds (for a maximum of 3 cycles and 5-second pauses if the condition persists) when the electronic alarm is triggered.
6 flashes: bonnet. If the car alarm was triggered while you were away, led A-fig. 8 on the central tunnel will flash to identify the reason for it: 8 flashes: ignition tampered with. 9 flashes: alarm power supply cables cut. Light on: remote control battery flat. 10 flashes: at least three different causes. 1 flash: right door. 2 flashes: left door. 5 flashes: passenger compartment sensors (movement inside the passenger compartment). 7 flashes: boot.
WARNING If the ignition switch has been tampered with (e.g. someone has tried to steal your car), get a Fiat Dealership to make sure it is still functioning properly before you start driving again. WARNING To engage the lock: remove the ignition key from either the STOP or PARK position, and turn the steering wheel until it locks. To release: move the steering wheel slightly as you are turning the ignition key to MAR. WARNING Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving.
HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 13 STEERING WHEEL fig. 14 These may be height adjusted by pulling them upwards or pushing them downwards. WARNING The wheel can only be adjusted while the car is stationary. Adjusting the reclining seat back Lift lever B and tilt the back into the position required. After releasing the lever, check that the back is locked properly into position by trying to tilt it backwards and forwards.
DRIVING MIRROR fig. 15 DOOR MIRRORS fig. 16 You can adjust the mirror by moving lever A: Electric adjustment (where fitted) Adjustment by hand The mirrors can only be adjusted electrically when the ignition key is at MAR. Move the mirror at the four points as shown in the figure to adjust its position. 1) normal position 2) anti-dazzle position All you need to do is press the four directions on switch A to perform this operation. Switch B selects the mirror (right or left) to be adjusted. fig.
HOW TO USE THE SEAT BELTS fig. 17 When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, instrument panel indicator light < comes on when the ignition key is turned to MAR. The seat belt retractor will adapt the belt to the body of the person wearing it to give him/her freedom of movement. The retractor could lock when the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, but this should be considered normal. Press button C to unfasten the belts. Keep holding the belt as it rewinds to prevent it from getting twisted.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT BELTS WARNING WARNING The webbing must not be twisted. The upper section must pass across the shoulder and chest diagonally. The lower part must fit closely across the passengers’ hips and not the abdomen, to prevent them sliding forward. Do not use devices (clips, clasps etc.) that prevent the belt adhering properly to the passenger’s body. All the occupants of the vehicle are obliged to respect the local traffic laws regarding the wearing of seat belts.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers: the risk of injury in the case of accident is much greater for them and their unborn child too if they do not have a seat belt on. HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES 1) When wearing your seat belt, always make sure it is not twisted and can wind/unwind freely without sticking. Of course they must position the lower part of the belt very low down so that it passes under the abdomen fig. 20.
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY For optimal protection in the event of a crash, all passengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems. This is especially relevant for children. Group 0 weight 0-10 kg Group 1 weight 9-18 kg Group 2 weight 15-25 kg Group 3 weight 22-36 kg The groups partially overlap. This is because there are systems which cover more than one weight group.
WARNING Child restraint systems must never be positioned in the front passenger seat in vehicle’s equipped with passenger side airbags. The inflated airbag could cause fatal injury, regardless of how severe the crash. Children can travel in the front seat only in cars equipped with an airbag deactivation device. In this case, make absolutely sure that the airbag has in fact been deactivated. GROUP 0 (fig. 22) GROUP 1 (fig.
GROUP 2 (fig. 24) GROUP 3 (fig. 25) Children from 15 kg can be secured directly with the vehicle seat belts. The child seat has the purpose of positioning the child correctly with respect to the seat belt so that the diagonal section crosses the child’s chest (never the child’s throat) and the horizontal section fits snugly on the child’s hips (and not the child’s abdomen). Children from 22 kg up only require a cushion to lift them.
PRETENSIONERS To render the protective action of the seat belts even more effective, Fiat barchetta is fitted with pretensioners. These devices “feel” that a violent collision is in progress via a sensor, and pull back a few inches of webbing. In this way the pretensioner ensures that the belt is adhering perfectly to the body before the belt begins to hold back the wearer. When the pretensioner has been triggered the retractor will lock. The seat belt cannot be drawn back up even when guiding it manually.
INSTRUMENTS Speedometer mileometre fig. 27 REV COUNTER fig. 28 A - Mileometre SPEEDOMETER B - Speedometer Speedometer kilometre counter fig. 26 C - Trip counter If the needle is in the zone with the red notches, it shows your car’s engine is over-revving. This is only acceptable for a few moments. IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system will progressively cut off the fuel supply when the engine is “overrevving” with consequent loss of engine power. D - Reset button for the trip counter.
Under normal conditions, the needle of the temperature gauge should hover around the middle of the scale. If it approaches the red section it means the engine is being overtaxed and you should reduce your demands on it. Travelling too slowly when the outside temperature is very hot can also cause the needle to approach the red sector. FUEL GAUGE B-fig. 29 DIGITAL CLOCK fig. 30 The needle shows the number of litres of fuel probably in the tank. This a twenty-four hour clock.
INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS These light up in the following cases: v ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW (red) U ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE (EOBD) (amber) In normal conditions, the warning light will come on when the ignition key is turned to MAR and should go out as soon as the engine is started. The initial lighting up shows that the warning light is working properly. When the pressure of the oil in the engine falls below the normal level.
x HANDBRAKE ON/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW (red) In two cases: 1. When the handbrake is applied. 2. When the brake fluid level falls below the minimum. w BATTERY NOT RECHARGED PROPERLY (red) When there is a malfunction in the current generating system. The light comes on when you turn the ignition key to MAR but it should go out when the engine starts. ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) INEFFICIENT (amber) (where fitted) > When the ABS device is faulty.
WARNING The lighting of warning light > when the engine is running normally indicates a fault in the ABS system only. In this case, the braking system will still be effective without the anti-lock device. In these conditions EBD system operation can be reduced. Also in this case we recommend immediately taking the car to a Fiat Dealership avoiding sudden braking to have the system checked.
¢ FIAT CODE (amber) In three cases (with ignition key at MAR): 1. A single flash - indicates that the key code has been recognised. The engine can be started. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED (amber) (where fitted) F OUTSIDE LIGHTS (green) When the side and taillights are turned on. When the passenger side airbag is deactivated. 2. A constant light - indicates that the key code has not been recognised.
HEATING AND VENTILATION A - Directional side vents. B - Windscreen defroster/ demister. C - Directional centre vents D - Side vents sending air towards the feet of the passengers. P5S00640m fig.
DIRECTIONAL AND ADJUSTABLE AIR VENTS fig. 32 HEATING Adjust the directional flaps A to regulate the air flow. 2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed required. The vents can be rotated to the required position. 3) Air distribution knob: pointer set at CONTROLS fig. 33 ≤ to warm the feet and demist the windscreen at the same time FAST DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING 1) Knob to regulate the air temperature: pointer in the red sector. A - Knob to regulate the air temperature (mixture of hot/cold air).
IMPORTANT If the car has a manual climate control system, you are recommended to adjust the controls as described above and press button √ to speed up the demisting process. VENTILATION 1) Centre and side vents: fully open. 2) Air temperature knob: pointer in the blue zone. 3) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed required. 4) Air distribution knob: pointer at ¥ 5) Air recirculation slider: pointer set at U, air is allowed to enter the car from the outside.
C - Fan knob. CLIMATE CONTROL (COOLING) D - Switch for turning the air recirculation option on, preventing air from being taken in from the outside. The recirculation function is on when the light on the switch is on. 1) Air temperature control knob: pointer in the blue sector. 2) Fan control knob: pointer set at the speed required. IMPORTANT If you turn the air recirculation on when the outside temperature is particularly high, the air will cool more quickly.
STEERING COLUMN STALKS LEFT-HAND STALK The left-hand stalk brings together the outside light and direction indicator controls. Side and taillights fig. 35 Main-beam headlights fig. 37 These come on when you turn knurled switch from O to 6. Instrument panel indicator light 3 comes on. These come on when you press the stalk towards the dashboard while the knurled switch is at 2. Instrument panel indicator light 1 comes on. Dipped beam headlights fig.
Flashing the headlights fig. 38 Direction indicators fig. 39 RIGHT-HAND STALK To flash the headlights pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (temporary position). Move the stalk as follows to turn on the direction indicators: The right-hand stalk brings together all the windscreen cleaning controls. up - for the right indicator Windscreen wiper fig. 40 down - for the left indicator. This feature can only work when the ignition key is at MAR. Instrument panel indicator light y flashes.
CONTROLS When you pull the lever towards the steering wheel fig. 41 (temporary position), the windscreen washer jet is activated. WARNING The use of the hazard lights is governed by the traffic regulations of the country the car is driven in. These laws should be complied with. HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 42 These come on when switch A is pressed. It does not matter what position the ignition key is in. When these lights are on, indicator light r flashes on the instrument panel. fig.
FRONT AND REAR FOGLIGHTS fig. 43 B - ON/OFF button for the rear foglights (where fitted). The dipped beam headlights or the front foglights must be on to operate these lights. The controls are situated on the centre tunnel. They only function if the ignition key is at MAR. FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 44 This is a safety cut-out which comes into play in the case of an accident to block the fuel supply and thus stop the engine. The rear foglights will be switched off when the ignition key is turned to STOP.
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT CEILING LIGHT UNIT fig. 47 WARNING Never travel with the glove compartment open: it could injure the passenger in the event of an accident. GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 45 The light comes on automatically when one of the doors is opened. When the doors are closed, the light can be turned on and off by pressing round indent on the lens. The glove compartment is fitted with a lock. Position 1 - lock engaged ODDMENT BOX fig.
CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 48 ASHTRAY fig. 49 SUN VISORS fig. 50 The cigar lighter is situated inside the oddment box. These are positioned to the sides of the driving mirror. They can swing up or down. WARNING Press button A: after around 15 seconds the button pops back to its original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use. There is a vanity mirror with protective flap on the back of the passenger’s sun visor.
DOORS WARNING Make sure it is safe to open a door before opening it. Closing by hand from the outside CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING (where fitted) fig. 52 Turn the key to position 2 to engage the lock. From the outside Manual locking/opening from the the inside When the doors are closed, insert and turn the key in the lock of one of the doors. Opening: lift opening lever A-fig. 52. From the inside Locking: close the door and press safety button B. When the doors are closed, press device B.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not shut properly or there is a failure in the system, the central locking feature will not work and, after some attempts, the device stops working for around two minutes. In these two minutes the doors can be locked or unlocked manually without the electrical system coming into play. After the two minutes the control unit is ready to receive commands once more. ELECTRIC WINDOWS fig.
HOOD Only open or close the hood while the car is stationary. 1) Lower the sun visors. 2) Grip the handles, lower them, turn them towards the inside of the car fig. 54 and raise the front part of the hood from the windscreen transom. Before opening the hood, make sure its housing is not obstructed by anything. To prevent damage to the window seals, open and close the hood either with the windows right down or with the doors open.
1) Lower both side windows or keep the doors open. 2) Make sure that the boot is closed properly, then lift lever A-fig. 58 (the lever nearest the seat) to release the hood housing cover. A beep, however, will inform you if the boot has not been closed properly. P5S00664m P5S00665m 8) Close the hood compartment cover. Make sure that the catch has caught properly.
3) Lift the hood housing cover until it locks into the completely open position. 5) Rest the rear of the hood on the hood compartment cover fig. 60. 6) Rest the front part of the hood on the windscreen transom. 4) Turn the hood fastener from position 2-fig. 58 to position 1 so that it rests in the appropriate recess. Do the same operation on both sides. Working from outside the car, lift hood with one hand until you can grip the rear part of the hood with the other hand.
HARD TOP (where fitted) The hard top is fitted with a heated rear window and should be used instead of the hood during the winter. USEFUL TIPS Before fitting the hard top, fold the hood into its housing properly and anchor the hood housing cover to its safety devices. Remove the seat belts from the slots in the seat backs and tip the seat backs forward. FITTING 5) Rest the front of the hard top on the windscreen transom.
8) Connect the heated rear window’s electrical connector to the connector located under the left side panel. 2) Remove the side panels A-fig. 66 from the hard top’s upholstery by undoing fixing screws B. 9) Working from inside the car, swing the sun visors down and lock the hard top in position on the windscreen transom by turning the handles fig. 64. 3) Disconnect the heated rear window’s electrical connector from the connector located under the left side panel.
WIND STOP STORAGE HEATED REAR WINDOW 1) Place the hard top on a suitable rack if possible. The device only works when the ignition key is at MAR. Press the button A-fig. 68 on the hard top panel between the closing handles in central position to switch the device on and off. 2) Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protective wax. 3) Sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber weather-stripping. The wind stop is located behind the seats fig. 70.
It allows to prolong the “open hood” season. WARNING Fit and remove the wind stop with the hood folded away in the specific compartment and the hood compartment open. 3) Fit the ends of the wind spot C and D fig. 70 inside the previously fitted brackets. Make sure that the wind stop cover is facing the rear part of the car. REMOVING THE WIND STOP Simply loosen the fastening knobs F by turning them anticlockwise. Remove the wind stop by pulling it upwards.
Check the fasteners after the first 500 km. Repeat the check regularly. BONNET Before lifting the bonnet, check the windscreen wiper arms are not lifted from the windscreen. To open the bonnet: 1) Pull lever A-fig. 72 in the direction of the arrow. WARNING 2) Press lever A-fig. 73. WARNING Perform the operation only when the vehicle is stationary. 3) Lift the bonnet gripping it in the centre of itsfront edge and, at the same time, release support rod Afig. 74 from its clip.
WARNING WARNING If repairs need to be carried out inside the engine compartment when this is still hot, be careful not to burn yourself and keep away from the electric fan as this may cut in at any time, even if the key is removed from the ignition switch. Wait until the engine has cooled. P5S10039m Important. The bonnet might fall violently if the support rod is not positioned properly. To close the bonnet: 1) Hold the bonnet up with one hand and, with the other, remove rod Afig.
BOOT IMPORTANT The boot lid must be closed before opening or closing the hood. To open the boot, open the driver’s side door, release the lock using the ignition key and lift lever A-fig. 75 in the door frame: 1 = lever unlocked The addition of objects (speakers, spoilers, etc.) to the boot lid or to the rear window shelf (except when envisaged by the manufacturer) may prevent the gas-filled struts at the sides of the boot from working properly.
ABS (where fitted) The vehicle is fitted with an ABS braking system, which prevents the wheels from locking when braking, makes the most of road grip and gives the best control when emergency braking under difficult road conditions. The driver can tell the ABS system has come into play when he feels the brake pedal pulsating slightly and the system gets noisier.
WARNING If there is a fault, the warning light > will light up on the dashboard. At this point, reduce speed and go to a Fiat Dealership to have your vehicle checked and put right immediately. Braking while cornering always requires extreme care even when using ABS. If you follow these tips you will be able to brake better in any situation. IMPORTANT Vehicles fitted with ABS may only be fitted with wheel rims, tyres and brake pads of the make and model approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
AIR BAG Description and operation The system was designed to protect from injury caused by the body crashing to the steering wheel or the dashboard. In the event of front collisions at low speed, the restraining action of the seat belts is sufficient and the airbag is not inflated. The front airbag (driver and passenger) is a safety device which is immediately triggered in the event of a front impact.
AIRBAG PASSENGER SIDE (where fitted) The passenger side airbag was designed and calibrated to protect a person wearing seat belts. When fully inflated, the bag will fill most of the space between the dashboard and the passenger. Manual deactivation The switch has two positions: The passenger side airbag can be deactivated if it is absolutely necessary to carry a child in the front passenger seat. 1 - Passenger side airbag on: (position ON P) instrument panel warning light off.
GENERAL WARNINGS The front airbags can be triggered if the car is subjected to considerable crashes or involved in an accident concerning the underbody areas, such as a violent impact against steps, kerbs or projecting objects fastened to the ground, falling into large holes or dips in the road surface. A small amount of powder and smoke is freed when the airbags are triggered. This is not harmful and does not indicate the principle of a fire.
WARNING Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel or to the dashboard on the passenger’s side. Do not travel with objects on your lap or in front of you nor with a pipe, pencil or similar between your lips; you could seriously hurt yourself if the airbag inflates in a collision. WARNING If an attempt has been made to steal the car, or if it has actually been stolen or has been vandalised in any way or subjected to flooding, have the airbag system checked over at a Fiat Dealership.
EOBD SYSTEM The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis) performs a non-stop diagnosis of the components linked to the emissions, it also warns the user about the component current deterioration conditions, by turning on the pilot lamp U on the instrument panel. Purpose of system is: – keeping system efficiency under control; – warning about emission increases due to car malfunction; – warning about the necessity of replacing deteriorated components.
CELLULAR PHONE SETUP (where fitted) Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional cellular phone system consisting of: – a dual function, electrically-operated aerial (sound system and cellular phone) A-fig. 78 located in the rear right-hand part of the vehicle; – a dual function speaker (sound system and cellular phone) located under the dashboard on the right-hand side; N electronic earth R positive (+30) protected by 15A fuse no.
The microphone should be installed near the front ceiling light so that is does not interfere with driving visibility. The recommended position to locate the telephone cradle is shown in fig. 80. The cellular phone will work when the engine is off by turning the key to MAR. The Fiat barchetta’s pollution control devices make it essential to use only unleaded petrol.
Never put even the tiniest amount of leaded petrol into the fuel tank, even in an emergency. You would damage the catalytic converter beyond repair. FUEL FILLER CAP The cap can be positioned directly on the flap while refuelling as shown in fig. 82. The cap is provided with a strap Afig. 82 fastening it to the flap so that is cannot be lost.. To close: insert the cap (with key) and turn it clockwise until it clicks once or twice. Hold the cap still, turn the key clockwise and remove it.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Protecting the environment has been the guiding principle in the design of the Fiat barchetta right from the start. The result is the use of materials and creation of devices that can reduce or considerable curtail harmful influences on the environment. DEVICES FOR REDUCING PETROL ENGINE EMISSIONS Three-way catalytic converter (catalytic exhaust pipe) Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and unburned hydrocarbons are the main harmful components in exhaust gases.
DRIVING YOUR CAR To help you handle your Fiat barchetta in the best and safest possible way, and above all use it to its fullest potential, we have given you some hints in this chapter on “what to do, what not to do and what to avoid” when at the wheel of your Fiat barchetta. Most of the time, these suggestions apply to other cars as well. Sometimes, however, the tip may apply to an exclusive Fiat barchetta feature.
STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT It is important that the accelerator is never pressed until the engine is started. 1) Make sure the handbrake is on. WARNING It is dangerous to let the engine run in a garage or other closed area. The engine consumes oxygen and gives off carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other poisonous fumes. WARNING Never touch the high tension cables (spark plug cables) when the engine is running.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED – Begin to move forward slowly, letting the engine turn over at medium revs. Do not floor the accelerator. Do not bump start by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This way of starting could cause a rush of fuel into the catalytic exhaust pipe and damage it beyond repair. – Do not push the engine to its limit for the first few kilometres. You are recommended to wait until the water temperature has reached 50° to 60°C.
PARKING Turn off the engine, pull up the handbrake, put the car in gear (1st if the car is pointing uphill, reverse if downhill) and turn the wheels. If the car is on a steep incline, you should put a stone or wedge under the wheels to block them. Do not leave the ignition key at MAR because it drains the battery. HANDBRAKE fig. 1 IMPORTANT If this is not the case, have the handbrake adjusted at a Fiat Dealership. The handbrake lever is situated between the two front seats.
GEAR USE WARNING You must push the clutch pedal fully down to change gear properly. It is therefore essential that there is nothing under the pedals: make sure mats are lying flat and do not get in the way. To engage the gears, press down the clutch and put the gear lever into one of the positions shown in the diagram in fig. 2 (the diagram is also on the gear lever knob). IMPORTANT The car can be put in reverse only when it has completely stopped moving.
BEFORE GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL – Make sure all lights including the headlights are working properly. – Adjust the position of the seats, steering wheel, driving and door mirrors properly for the best driving position. – Carefully adjust head restraints so the back of the head and not the nape of the neck is supported. – Make sure that nothing (mats etc.) gets in the way of the pedals when they are pushed down.
WARNING Driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs or certain medicines is dangerous for both you and other road users. WARNING Always fasten your seat belt and ensure your passenger does the same. Travelling with the seat belts unfastened increases the risk of injury or death if you are in a collision. WARNING Pay attention to assembly of extra spoilers, wheels in alloy or non standard wheel caps.
– Keep a greater safety distance from the cars in front of you than during daylight hours: it is hard to judge how fast other cars are going when all you can see are their lights. – Make sure the headlight beams are properly positioned: if they are too low, they reduce visibility and are hard on the eyes. If they are too high they can dazzle other drivers. DRIVING IN THE RAIN Rain and wet road surfaces spell danger.
– Remember that fog also means the tarmac is wet and therefore manoeuvres of all kinds are more difficult and stopping distances are longer. – Keep a good distance from the cars in front of you. – As far as possible, avoid spurts of speed or sudden deceleration. – Do not overtake other vehicles if you can help it. – If you are forced to stop your car (breakdown, limited visibility etc.) try to stop off the road. Then turn on the hazard lights and, if possible, the dipped headlights.
To get the most out of ABS: – During emergency stops or when grip conditions are poor, you will feel a slight pulsation on the brake pedal. This is the sign that the ABS is in action. Do not release the brake pedal but continue to press so as not to interrupt the braking action. – ABS prevents the wheels from locking but it does not increase actual grip conditions between tyre and road.
Electric devices Use the electrical devices for the necessary time only. The heated rear window, supplementary lights, windscreen wipers, heating system blower require large amounts of energy and, increasing the request for power also increase fuel consumption (up to +25% when driving in towns). Air conditioner The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on average up to +20%).
Cold starting CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT Frequent cold starting will not enable the engine to reach optimal running temperature. It follows therefore that consumption will be higher (from +15% to +30% in towns) as will the production of toxic emissions. Environmental protection has been one of the guiding principles in the production of the Fiat barchetta. It is no accident that its pollution control equipment is much more effective than that required by current legislation.
If the engine begins to “lose its smoothness” when travelling, continue your journey but reduce the demands you are making on the engine and have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership. When the instrument panel fuel reserve warning light K comes on, fill up as soon as possible. A low level of fuel can cause an uneven supply of fuel to the engine with the inevitable increase in the temperature of the exhaust gas and serious damage to the catalytic converter.
In order to be sure you are not exceeding the maximum towing weight you have to take into account the trailer’s fully laden weight, including accessories and personal luggage. Do not exceed the speed limits for towing a trailer in the country you are driving in. In any case, do not exceed the top speed of 100 km/h. SNOW CHAINS Keep your speed down when snow chains have been fitted to the wheels.
VEHICLE STORAGE Do the following if the car is not to be used for several months: – Park the car with the hood closed in covered, dry and if possible wellventilated premises. – Engage a gear. – Make sure the handbrake is not engaged. – Disconnect the terminals from the battery poles (negative pole first) and check the battery charge. When the vehicle is in storage, this check should be carried out once a month. If the no-load voltage is less than 12.5V, recharge the battery.
Remember to periodically check: – tyre pressure and condition; – electrolyte level; – engine oil level; – coolant level and condition of the system; – brake fluid level; – windscreen washer liquid; – power steering fluid. ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR TELEPHONES Cellphones and other radio transmitters (e.g. CB radios) cannot be used inside the vehicle, unless you use a separate aerial mounted outside the vehicle.
IN AN EMERGENCY People who find themselves in an emergency situation need immediate and concrete help. The following pages have been written to help you if the need arises. As you will see, a host of little snags have been taken into account and, for each of them, the measures you yourself can take are suggested. If the problems are more serious however, you should have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership.
EMERGENCY START-UP If the Fiat CODE system cannot deactivate the engine immobiliser, the warning lights ¢ and U will remain lit and the engine will not start. To start your car, follow the emergency startup procedure. Read the whole procedure carefully before trying to carry it out. If you make a mistake in the emergency procedure you must turn the ignition key back to STOP and repeat the whole operation from the beginning, step 1). 1) Read the 5-figure electronic code given on the CODE card.
JUMP STARTING If the battery is flat, you can use another battery to start the engine. Its capacity must be the same or slightly greater than the flat battery (see the chapter “Technical specifications”). This is what to do fig. 1: IMPORTANT Do not connect the two negative terminals directly: sparks could ignite the explosive gas output from the battery. If the other battery is fitted in a vehicle, prevent accidental contacts between the metal parts of the two vehicles.
BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED General instructions Do not bump start by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This way of starting could cause a rush of fuel into the catalytic exhaust pipe and damage it beyond repair. Observe the instructions on this and the following pages to use the jack and space-saver spare wheel correctly. WARNING WARNING Remember that if the engine is not running, the brake booster will not work. You therefore have to use considerably more effort on the brake pedal.
WARNING The sticker gives the following information in four languages: CAUTION! FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY. MAX. 80 KM/H! REPLACE BY NORMAL WHEEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT COVER THIS LABEL IN USE. When driving with a space-saver spare wheel fitted the driving performance of your car may change. Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly, steering abruptly or driving fast on bends.
CHANGING A WHEEL 2) Stop the engine and engage the handbrake. Please note: 3) Engage first gear or reverse. – the jack weighs 1.85 kg; 4) Lift the boot carpet. – the jack requires no adjustments; 5) Unscrew the locking device Afig. 2. Lift out the tool kit and place it near the wheel to be changed and take out the space-saver spare wheel. – the jack cannot be repaired.
9) Warn anyone nearby that the vehicle is about to be lifted. They must stay clear and not touch the vehicle until it is back on the ground. 13) Fit the spare wheel making sur that pegs B fit into holes A-fig. 5. 10) Turn the jack handle and raise the car until the wheel is a few centimetres above the ground. 15) Lower the car by turning the jack handle and remove the jack. 14) Tighten the four fastening bolts.
REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL 3) Screw up the bolts with the spanner provided. 1) Following the above procedure, raise the car and remove the space saver wheel. 4) Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. When you have finished 1) Put the space-saver spare wheel back in the boot. 2) Put the jack back in its support making sure pin A-fig. 8 coincides with jack groove B then place the unit in the wheel that has been changed. 5) Tighten up the bolts in the same order as shown above.
IF A BULB BURNS OUT WARNING Modifications or repairs to the electrical system carried out incorrectly and without bearing the features of the system in mind can cause malfunctions with the risk of fire. Only touch the metal part when handling halogen bulbs. If the transparent bulb is touched it reduces the intensity of the light emitted and can also reduce the life of the bulb. If you touch the bulb accidentally, rub it with a cloth moistened with alcohol and leave it to dry.
TYPES OF BULBS BULB Several types of bulbs are installed in the car (fig. 10): Main beam D 55W Dipped-beam D 55W Front side lights A 5W Front direction indicators B 21W B Bayonet connection bulbs Remove from the bulb holder by pressing the bulb and rotating it anti-clockwise. Side direction indicators A 5W Front fog light D 55W Taillights B 5W C Cylindrical bulbs Remove by pulling away from terminals.
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT 2) Remove the bulb holder B, rotating it slightly to uncouple it. DIPPED HEADLIGHTS To change the halogen bulbs (H1 type, 12V-55W): 3) Pull out bulb C, change it and press fit the bulb holder back into position. 1) Remove the protective cap by pulling tab A-fig. 12 downwards. FRONT SIDE LIGHTS fig. 11 2) Unhook retaining springlet Afig. 13 and pull bulb B out. To change the 12V-5W bulb: P5S00716m P5S00713m fig. 11 fig.
FULL BEAM HEADLIGHTS FRONT FOGLIGHTS fig. 16 To change the halogen bulbs (H1 type, 12V-55W): To replace the fog light lamps (type H3, 12V-55W) it is necessary to operate from below the car. It is hence suggested to have the lamps replaced by Fiat Dealership. 1) Remove the protective cap by pulling tab A-fig. 14 downwards. FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS To replace front turn indicator lamps it is necessary to operate from below the car. It is hence suggested to have the lamps replaced by Fiat Dealership.
3) Remove bulb B by pressing it in slightly and turning it in an anti-clockwise direction. To change the 12V-5W bulb: 1) Remove press-fit lens A, complete with bulb holder and rubber protection. 4) Replace the bulb. 5) Fit the lens on the bulb holder until you hear it click into place, then reposition the rubber protection. 2) Pull back the rubber protection and remove the bulb holder from the lens assembly. To change the 12V-21W bulb: 1) Unscrew knob A and remove the cover.
TAIL- AND STOP LIGHTS fig. 20 3) Turn the bulb holder B-fig. 22 anticlockwise by approximately 1/4 of a turn. THIRD BRAKE LIGHT Proceed as follows to replace a 12V-P21W bulb: To change the 12V-5/21W bulb: 4) Pull out the bayonet fitted bulb C. 1) Open the tailgate. 1) Unscrew knob A and remove the cover. 5) Refit by reversing the removal sequence. 2) Loosen the two screws A-fig. 21 fastening the internal cover. 2) Turn bulb holder B in an anticlockwise direction and remove it. fig. 20 96 fig.
REVERSING LIGHTS fig. 23 To change the 12V-21W bulb: To change the 12V-5W bulb 1) Undo screw A securing the lens assembly. 1) Undo screw A securing the lens assembly. 1) Undo screw A securing the lens assembly. 2) Turn bulb holder B in an anticlockwise direction and remove it. 2) Turn bulb holder B in an anticlockwise direction and remove it. 2) Pull up lens weather-stripping B and remove press-fit bulb C. 3) Remove the bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning it in an anti-clockwise direction.
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT IF A FUSE BLOWS GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 27 To replace the tubular 12V-5W bulb: remove the lens by pressing it on its two short sides and pulling it downwards. CEILING LIGHT UNIT GENERAL fig. 28 If an electrical device is not working, check whether the respective fuse is blown. The conductor C should not be broken. If it is, replace it with another with the same amperage (same colour).
Never replace a broken fuse with anything other than a new fuse. Always use a fuse of the same colour. WARNING Before changing a fuse, check the ignition key has been removed and that all the other electrical devices have been turned off/disabled. POSITION OF THE FUSES Fuses in the fuse box fig. 30 The fuse box is situated under the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Fuses under the left side of the dashboard fig. 31 Fuses in the engine bay (over the battery) fig. 32-33 Fuses in the engine bay (on the fire-break bulkhead) fig. 34 To reach the fuses, open cover A, move clips B forwards and open the clipped-on cover C. To reach the fuses, remove the plastic cover by unscrewing the three fixing screws. fig. 31 100 fig. 33 P5S00691m P5S10047m fig. 32 P5S10026m fig. 30 P5S10046m P5S00740m You will find tongs D for removing the fuses inside the fusebox. fig.
FUSE LIST Exterior lights Protected device Ampere Direction indicators 15 Fuse number - Location 13-fig. 30 Front right-hand side light 10 6-fig. 30 Front left-hand side light 10 7-fig. 30 Right-hand taillight 10 7-fig. 30 Left-hand taillight 10 6-fig. 30 Right-hand dipped beam headlight 10 4-fig. 30 Left-hand dipped beam headlight 10 8-fig. 30 Right-hand main beam headlight 10 1-fig. 30 Left-hand main beam headlight 10 2-fig. 30 Fog light 20 fig. 31 Fog light 40 5-fig.
Interior lights Protected device Ampere Fuse number - Location Ceiling light 15 12-fig. 30 Glove compartment light 10 14-fig. 30 Glove compartment light 40 5-fig. 33 Side/taillight warning light 10 6-fig. 30 Main beam headlight warning light 10 2-fig. 30 Fog light warning light 20 fig. 31 Direction indicator warning light 15 13-fig. 30 Hazard light warning light 10 14-fig. 30 Rear fog light warning light 50 6-fig. 33 Instrument panel light 10 6-fig.
Loads Protected device Ampere Fuse number - Location Ignition switch 50 6-fig. 33 Airbag 15 13-fig. 30 Fiat CODE 30 4-fig. 33 Fiat CODE 50 6-fig. 33 Door locking system 40 5-fig. 33 Door locking receiver 15 13-fig. 30 Door lock geared motors 20 fig. 31 Sound system power 15 12-fig. 30 ABS 60 7-fig. 33 Manual climate control system 30 5-fig. 30 Horn 20 11-fig. 30 Electric window winder system 40 5-fig. 33 Electric window winders 40 5-fig.
Protected device Instrument 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
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT 2) Connect the battery terminals to the charger. First of all, read the “Car maintenance” chapter for the steps to be taken to avoid the battery running down and to ensure it has a long life. 4) When you have finished, turn the charger off before disconnecting the battery. RECHARGING THE BATTERY See “Jump starting” in this chapter. 3) Turn on the charger. 5) Reconnect the cables to the battery posts. Make sure the polarity is correct.
Under no circumstances should a battery charger be used to start the engine: it could damage the electronic systems and in particular, the control units governing ignition and fuel feed. IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RAISED WITH THE JACK See “If a tyre is punctured”, in this chapter. WARNING The jack is used solely for changing the wheels. It must not be used for any other purposes, for example lifting other cars. It must not be used for carrying out repairs under the car.
WITH AN ARM-TYPE HOIST Front end The car must be raised by placing the ends of the arms in the areas illustrated in fig. 36. P5S00707m The car may only be raised by placing the arm of the jack under the transaxle. Position a wooden or rubber block between them as shown in fig. 35. fig. 35 Be very careful that the arms of the jack do not force on the bodywork or the side trim. Adjust the jack arms correctly and if necessary insert a wooden or rubber block. P5S00708m WITH A SHOP JACK fig.
IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE TOWED The tow ring supplied as an outfit together with the car is housed into the tool compartment under the luggage compartment coating carpet. WARNING Before starting to tow, turn the ignition key to MAR and back to STOP again without removing it. Removing the key automatically engages the steering lock resulting in the impossibility to steer the wheels.
IF AN ACCIDENT OCCOURS – In pile-ups on the motorway, particularly when the visibility is bad, there is a high risk of other vehicles running into those already immobile. Get out of the vehicle immediately and take refuge behind the guard rail. IF ANYONE IS INJURED – Remove the ignition keys of the vehicles involved. – Do not congregate around the injured person. – If you are on a motorway, do not obstructing the emergency lane with your car.
FIRST-AID KIT The first-aid kit must at least contain fig. 39: – sterile gauze for covering and cleansing wounds It is a good idea to keep a fire extinguisher and blanket in the car in addition to the first-aid kit. The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are included in the Lineaccessori Fiat range.
CAR MAINTENANCE The Fiat barchetta is brand new throughout, even in its service schedule. For example: the first service schedule coupon is to be used at 20,000 km making the traditional check at 1,500 km unnecessary. You should however remember that your car needs routine maintenance such as systematic checking of the fluid level and tyre pressure, and any necessary topping up.
SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition for a long time to come. For this reason, Fiat has designed a series of checks and maintenance interventions every 20,000 km. IMPORTANT The Manufacturer requires the Service Schedule couponrelated checks to be carried out. Failure to do so could result in the warranty being cancelled. Scheduled Servicing is performed at all Fiat Dealerships and at pre-established times.
SERVICE SCHEDULE Use these coupons either every 20,000 km. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Check tyre conditions/wear and check pressure, if required ç ç ç ç ç ç ç ç ç Check complete light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights, oddment compartment lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.
Thousands of km 20 40 60 100 120 140 ç Check evaporation system ç Replace air cleaner cartridge Top up fluid level (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE The following annual inspection schedule is required for cars travelling less than 20,000 km a year (e.g. approximately 10,000 km). The schedule includes the following operations: – Check tyre condition and wear and adjust pressure, if required (including spare-saver spare wheel). – Check operation of lights (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot light, passenger compartment ceiling light, glove compartment light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
IMPORTANT - Engine oil Change the engine oil more frequently than specified in the Service Schedule if the vehicle is mainly used under one of the following particularly severe conditions: – towing a trailer or caravan – on dirt roads – short, repetitive trips (less than 7 or 8 kilometres) in outside temperatures below zero. – engines that are frequently left to idle or drive slowly over long distances.
P5S10059m CHECKING FLUID LEVELS WARNING Do not smoke while working in the engine compartment: the presence of flammable gas and vapour could cause a fire. Be careful not to mix up the various types of fluids when you are topping up: they are all mutually incompatible 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.
ENGINE OIL fig. 2 WARNING If the engine is hot, be very careful when you put your hands under the bonnet as you risk burning yourself. Remember that while the engine is hot, the electric fan can start up and cause injury. Check the oil level a few minutes (approx. 5) after the engine has stopped with the vehicle parked on level ground. The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick. WARNING P5S00614m Scarves, ties and loose clothing may be caught in the moving parts.
Do not add oil with different specifications from the oil already in the en- ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM fig. 3 If there is not enough coolant, pour a 50-50 mixture of distilled water and a PARAFLU11 liquid of FL Selenia slowly through the filler hole in the reservoir. gine. Used engine oil and replaced oil filters contain substances that can harm the environment. We recommend you have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership for the oil and filter change.
To add liquid, take the cap off and and pour in a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35, liquid in these proportions: – 30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 70% water in summer. – 50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 50% water in winter. WARNING If the temperature falls below –20°C, use TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 undiluted. Check the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick attached to reservoir cap when the engine is cold and the car is on level ground.
Make sure the power steering fluid does not come into contact with the hot parts of the engine as is catches fire very easily. Oil consumption is extremely low: if it needs topping up after travelling only a short while, have the system checked for leaks at a Fiat Dealership. BRAKE FLUID fig. 6 The level of the fluid in the reservoir must not exceed the MAX mark.
WARNING Brake fluid is poisonous and very corrosive. In the event of accidental contact, wash the effected part with water and mild soap and rinse. If the fluid is swallowed, call a doctor immediately. IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (meaning it absorbs humidity). This is why the fluid should be changed more frequently than shown in the Service Schedule if the car is mainly driven in areas with a high percentage of humidity in the air. AIR CLEANER REPLACEMENT fig.
Have the filter changed at the frequency specified in the Service Schedule. Have the change made at a Fiat Dealership. IMPORTANT If the car is often used in dusty or extremely polluted environments, you should change the filter more frequently. It should be changed especially if the amount of air introduced into the passenger compartment has decreased. BATTERY The Fiat barchetta’s battery is of the “Limited Maintenance” type: under normal conditions, it requires no topping up with distilled water.
WARNING Do not attempt to recharge a frozen battery. Thaw it first otherwise it could explode. If the battery froze, make sure the internal elements are not broken (short-circuit risk) and that the casing is not cracked (risk of spilling the poisonous and corrosive fluid). Batteries contain substances that are very harmful for the environment. You are advised to have the battery changed at a Fiat Dealership.
The total intake of these systems (factory and after-market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the following table: Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake 50Ah 30 mA Furthermore, remember that high intake electric devices (such as baby bottle warmers, vacuum cleaners, cellular phones, mini-fridges, etc.) powered when the engine is off can run the battery down.
SPARK PLUGS The spark plugs must be changed at the times specified in the Service Schedule. Only use the type of plugs indicated: if the heat ratio is less than required or the life specified is not guaranteed, problems can arise. The cleanness and soundness of the spark plugs fig. 9 are very important for keeping the engine efficient and polluting emissions down.
Wrong pressure causes uneven wear of the tyres fig. 10: Tyres must be replaced when the tread wears down to 1.6 mm. Comply with the laws in the country where the car is being driven. A - Correct pressure: tyre wears evenly. B - Underinflated tyre: shoulder tread wear. IMPORTANT As far as possible avoid sharp braking and screech starts. C - Overinflated tyre: centre tread wear. Be careful not to hit the pavement, potholes or other obstacles hard.
To ensure the front and rear tyres all wear evenly, you are advised to change the tyres over every 10-15 thousand kilometres (6-10 thousand miles) keeping them on the same side of the car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation. WARNING Do not change the tyres over in criss-cross fashion by moving a tyre from the left hand side of the car to the right and vice versa.
Changing the windscreen wiper blade fig. 11 – If the temperature falls to below zero, make sure the rubber blade is not frozen to the windscreen. If necessary, free it with a de-icing compound. 1) Lift windscreen wiper arm A and position the blade to form a right angle with the arm. If there is no jet of liquid, first make sure that there is liquid in the reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” in this chapter. 2) Press tab B of the coupling spring and remove the blade to be replaced from the arm.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where fitted) During the winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a month for about ten minutes. Have the system checked at a Fiat Dealership before the summer. BODYWORK PROTECTING THE CAR FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS The main causes of rust are: – atmospheric pollution – salt and humidity in the atmosphere (seaside or very hot and humid areas) – environmental conditions that are specific to the season. The system uses R134a refrigerating liquid.
BODY AND UNDERBODY GUARANTEE The Fiat barchetta is covered guarantee against any original structural or body part being holed by rust. Refer to the “Warranty Booklet” for the general conditions of this guarantee. Ordinary maintenance of the paintwork consists in washing it. The frequency you should do this depends on the conditions and the environment the car is driven in.
Outside plastic parts must be cleaned following the usual car washing procedure. Avoid parking your car under trees; the resinous substances that often drop will dull the paintwork and increase the possibility of corrosion. IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and with great care as their acid is particularly aggressive. 132 Windows Use specific window cleaners to clean the windows. Use very clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or damaging its transparency.
HOOD Normal maintenance of the hood consists in washing it. Dust the hood off before washing it. Dirt must be removed using an appropriate cleaning compound; then rinse thoroughly using a low pressure hose. IMPORTANT Do not use petrol, stain removers, benzol, paint thinners or solvents to remove dirt marks; only use products designed for the purpose. If the marks still will not come out, see a Fiat Dealership.
CLEANING THE SEATS AND FABRIC UPHOLSTERY – Remove the dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. – Rub the seats with a rag moistened in a solution of water and neutral detergent. CLEANING LEATHER SEATS – Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or very slightly moist cloth without exerting too much pressure. – Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then wipe with a buckskin or soft cloth moistened with water and neutral soap.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Motor and engineering enthusiasts as well as those “in the trade” will probably start reading from this point in the manual. This, in fact, is where a section jampacked with facts, figures, formulae, measurements and tables begins. In a sense it is the Fiat barchetta’s identity card. A document that introduces the car and explains in technical jargon all the features that go together to make the Fiat barchetta a model designed to give you superlative driving satisfaction.
IDENTIFICATION DATA CHASSIS MARKING fig. 1 MODEL PLATE fig. 3 This is stamped on the passenger cabin floor pan near the right-hand front seat and includes: The plate shows the following identification data: I - Engine model code L - Body version code M - Number for spares B - Homologation number – chassis serial number. N - Smoke opacity index (for diesel engines) C - Vehicle ID code The plate is fastened to the front cross member of the engine compartment at position B-fig. 2.
ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSION PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 4 The plate is fastened to the inside of the hood seat cover. Engine type code Body version code 188A6.000 183SB1AA 01 It bears the following data: A - Paint manufacturer B - Colour name C - Fiat colour code ENGINE D - Respray and touch-up code GENERAL FEATURES Engine Code 188A6.000 Cycle Otto Number and layout of cylinders 4 in line Number of valves per cylinder 4 Bore x stroke mm 82.0x82.
FUEL SUPPLY/IGNITION Firing order: 1-3-4-2 LUBRICATION Integrated electronic injection and ignition system: a single electronic control unit controls both functions. It processes both the time the injection lasts (for fuel metering) and the ignition’s advance angle. Spark plugs: Forced-fed with gear pump with pressure relief valve incorporated. – Champion RC10YCC – NGK BKR6EZ COOLING Type: Sequential in phase Multipoint Cooling system with radiator, centrifugal pump and expansion tank.
TRANSMISSION BRAKES CLUTCH Self-adjusting with no pedal free travel. GEARBOX Five forward speeds and reverse with synchromesh for forward gear engagement. WARNING Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads can deposit on the brake discs and reduce the effectiveness braking the first time they are used.
SUSPENSIONS STEERING FRONT Energy-absorbing jointed steering column with rake adjustment system. Independent wheel, MacPhersontype with ferritic cast-iron wishbone anchored to an auxiliary cross-member. Off-set coil springs and double-action telescopic gas dampers. Anti-roll bar. REAR Permanently lubricated rack and pinion control. Hydraulic power steering. WHEEL GEOMETRY Wheel toe-in measured from rim to rim: 0±1 mm. The figures refer to the car in full running order. Permanently lubricated joints.
WHEELS SPARE WHEEL Pressed-steel rim. RIMS AND TYRES Tubeless tyre. Pressed steel or alloy wheels (where applicable), specific bolts (of a different size and reciprocally incompatible) for each of the two types of rim. Tubeless tyres with radial shell. Rim Tyre 4.00 Bx14H 135/80 B14 IMPORTANT Do not use an inner tube with Tubeless tyres. Do not secure light alloy wheels using bolts designed for steel wheels and vice-versa.
DIMENSIONS Boot volume (VDA standard): 165 dm3 Height is with the car unladen. Dimensions in mm. fig.
WEIGHTS Weights (kg) Kerb weight (including fuel, space-saver spare wheel, tools and accessories): 1060 Payload (*) including the driver: 200 Maximum loads permitted (**) – front axle: – rear axle: – total: 850 700 1260 Towable weight – trailer with brakes: – trailer without brakes: 450 400 Maximum load on the ball joint (trailer with brakes): 35 (*) If special equipment is fitted (tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum loads allowed.
CAPACITIES Fuel required Recommended products litres kg Fuel tank: including a reserve of: 50 about 5 – – Premium unleaded petrol octane not less than 95 R.O.N Engine cooling system: 6.2 – 50-50 mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU11 Engine sump: Engine sump and filter: Engine sump, filter and lines (1st in-factory filling): 3.7 4.0 3.3 3.6 4.7 4.2 Transaxle: 1.98 1.8 TUTELA CAR ZC 75 SYNTH Hydraulic power steering: 1.0 0.9 TUTELA GI/A – 0.55 TUTELA TOP 4 2.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS SUGGESTED PRODUCTS AND THEIR FEATURES Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use for best car operation SAE 10W-40 synthetic-based multigrade oil Recommended fluids and lubricants Applications P5S10027m Use SELENIA 20K exceeding ACEA A3-96, CCMC G5 and API SJ specifications Petrol engine lubricants SAE 5W-30 synthetic-based multigrade oil SELENIA exceeding ACEA A1 and API SJ specifications PERFORMER Recommended for temperatures lower than –20°C 145
Use Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use Recommended fluids for best car operation and lubricants Applications Synthetic oil SAE 75W-80 EP. It complies with the specifications API GL5, MIL - L - 2105 D LEV.
FUEL CONSUMPTION The fuel consumption values, expressed in litres x 100 km, shown in the following tables, were defined on the basis of type-approval tests specified by European Directives.
TYRES PRESSURE COLD TYRE PRESSURES (bar) If the tyre is warm the pressure must be 0.3 bar above the pressure specified. 148 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.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Genuine Fiat accessories have been designed with the Fiat barchetta specifically in mind and have been selected and tested on the car. They are easy to use, reliable and practical, qualities that lead to enhanced comfort 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, spoilers and sporty bumpers that are fully in keeping with the car’s line making it more personal and aggressive.
ELECTRONIC ALARM P5S00726m 5 - Optional device protection fusebox 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 and branch unit 15 - Left indicator/hazard lights branch. fig. 1 WIRING DIAGRAM AND ADDITIONAL BRANCHES fig.
P5S10042m LOCATION OF COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE fig. 2 A - Radio-frequency receiver in ceiling light B - “Bonnet open” signal switch control (adjustable cap) C - “Bonnet open” signal switch D - “Right door open”, “left door open” and “boot open” signal switch E - Electronic alarm control unit (in the engine compartment) F - “Electronic alarm on” warning led G - Radio-frequency remote control fig. 2 H - Passenger compartment protection sensor (located under the central tunnel).
TOW HITCH INSTALLATION P5S00723m – “CUNA 501” 1st class socket coupling (CUNA NC 438-40 table). For the electric connection a 7-pole, 12-Volt coupling must be used (CUNA UNI 9128). The electric coupling must be fixed on a special mount to be attached to the ball coupling. The electrical functions for the coupling must be connected as illustrated in fig. 5.
P5S00722m Seen from A Outside rear panel edge Centre of the spare wheel recess floor Seen from X Hook centre of gravity Laden Lower cross member Ground level Vehicle centreline The tow hitch must be anchored to the body by trimming the grille in the centre part of the rear bumper.
P5S00725m 5 - Left-hand taillight 6 - Right-hand taillight 7 - Rear left earth point 8 - Seven-pole socket 9 - Relay for the power supply of the trailer's rear left-hand direction indicator 10 - Relay for the power supply of the trailer's rear right-hand direction indicator 11 - 7.5A fuse Devices 9 - 10 - 11 are not included in the car system and must be added by the owner. fig. 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM fig.
HARD TOP The hard top is fitted with a heated rear window and can be installed in place of the hood to provide maximum comfort during winter. The hard top is not only on offer as an optional extra, but is also part of the Lineaccessori Fiat line, and is therefore available even after the car has been purchased. The seats must be fixed to the rear pillars that have 2 threaded holes and can be left in place even when the hard top is no longer used.
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INDEX ABS ........................................... 56 Accessories purchased by the owner .............................. 82 Accessory installation......... 149 Air cleaner................................... 122 Air recirculation......................... 36 Airbags – general information............ 60 – switching the passenger side airbag off .............................. 59 Ashtray......................................... 43 Battery – jump starting ................ 85-105 – liquid level .............
Engine coolant level................... Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................... Engine oil – checking the level ............... – engine oil consumption ..... – specifications........................ EOBD system ............................ Evaporation system ................... F iat CODE system .................. First aid kit .................................. Front fog lights – bulb replacement ............... – controls.................................
– homologation codes....... Rear fog lights – controls ............................ – bulb replacement ........... Rear windowing (cleaning) . Rearview mirrors – electric............................... – external ............................. – internal .............................. Rev counter............................. Repeated checks ................... Reversing lights....................... Rubber piping.......................... 156 41 97 133 20 20 20 28 82 97 128 Safe driving – driving at night.
Ventilation................................ Vehicle storage .......................... Warning lights ......... 36 81 30-31-32-33 Weights........................................ 143 Wheel geometry (toe-in)......... 140 Wheel rims ................................. 141 Wheels – changing a wheel................. 88 – spare ...................................... 141 Wind stop .................................. 51 Window cleaning ....................... 132 Windscreen washer – controls........................
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