Fiat Barchetta 2003 User 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 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. You will find information, tips and
important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your Fiat barchetta’s
technological features. You will find very valuable tips for your own safety, the car’s wellbeing and about how to protect
the environment.
What’s more every single component of the Fiat barchetta is fully recyclable. At the end of your car’s 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 no
pollution 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 of
the 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 floor
without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine
starts.
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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95.
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PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the car over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protection 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 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.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, 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 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 ...................................................................... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................................... 8
SYMBOLIS ............................................................................. 9
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............................................... 11
ELECTRONIC ALARM ..................................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH ......................................................... 17
INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS .................................................. 18
SEAT BELTS ......................................................................... 21
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY ................ 24
PRETENSIONERS ............................................................... 27
INSTRUMENTS ................................................................... 28
INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS .................... 30
HEATING AND VENTILATION ................................... 34
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................. 36
STEERING COLUMN STALKS ....................................... 38
CONTROLS ......................................................................... 40
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .................................................. 42
DOORS ................................................................................. 44
HOOD ................................................................................... 46
HARD TOP .......................................................................... 49
WIND STOP ........................................................................ 51
BONNET .............................................................................. 53
BOOT .................................................................................... 55
HEADLIGHTS ...................................................................... 55
ABS ......................................................................................... 56
AIRBAG ................................................................................. 58
EOBD SYSTEM .................................................................... 62
CELLULAR PHONE SETUP ............................................. 63
AT THE FILLING STATION ........................................... 64
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ......................... 66
For more detailed information, see “Index”.
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DASHBOARD
The 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. 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. Lever for locking the steering wheel in
place 12. Air bag for the driver - 13. Lever for opening the bonnet
fig. 1
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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.
fig. 2
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fig. 3
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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 limbs
and clothing away.
Coil
High voltage.
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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.
These symbols are divided into the
following four categories: danger, prohibition, warning and obligation.
DANGER SYMBOLS
Battery
Corrosive fluid.
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
May cut in automatically
when the engine is off.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap
when the coolant is boiling.
Battery
Keep away from naked
flames.
PROHIBITION SYMBOLS
Unleaded petrol
vehicle
Use only unleaded petrol
with RON 95.
Expansion tank
Use only fluid of the type
specified in the section
“Capacities”.
Battery
Jack
See the Owner Hand-
book.
Battery
Protect your eyes.
Engine
Use only the lubricant
specified in the section
“Capacities”.
Windscreen wiper
Use only the fluid specified in the section “Capac-
ities”.
Brake circuit
Do not exceed the maximum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the fluid specified
in the section “Capacities”.
Catalytic converter
Do not park over inflam-
mable materials. See the
section “Protecting the emission control devices”.
Power steering
Do not exceed the max-
imum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the fluid specified
in 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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fig. 4
P5S00624m
THE FIAT
CODE SYSTEM
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. The coded signal is the password
with which the control unit recognises the key and enables engine ignition.
KEYS fig. 4
The car comes with three types of
the keys.
– key A, with a burgundy grip, is the
“master” key. Only one of these keys
is provided, and your Fiat Dealer-
ship needs it when it has to store the
codes of new keys replacing ones that
have been lost or damaged or when
storing duplicate key codes. Given its
importance, it should be kept in a safe
place (not in the car) and only be used
when absolutely necessary.
Any repair operations to the Fiat CODE system and to the engine control unit cannot be carried out if this key is lost.
– key B (supplied with a duplicate)
with the blue grip, is the key which is
normally used for: starting the engine;
the doors; the glove compartment; the
tunnel-mounted console; the lock on
the boot opening lever.
– only one key C (with the blue grip)
is provided. This key is only used to
start the engine. It can be used by
garage and workshop staff for vehicle
handling.
A CODE card fig. 5 bearing the following data is provided together with
the keys:
A - the electronic code to be used
for emergency starting (see “Emergency Start-up” in “In an emergency”);
B - the mechanical key code to be
given to the Fiat Dealership when
ordering duplicate keys;
C - the spaces for any remote control stickers when the car is fitted with
the “Electronic alarm” option.
fig. 5
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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 Dealer-
ship, 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.”
OPERATION
Each time you remove the ignition
key from the STOP or PARK posi-
tion, the protection system blocks the
engine.
When the key is turned to MAR at
engine startup:
1) If the code is recognised, the
warning lamp ¢ on the instrument
panel will flash briefly; this means that
the protection system has recognised
the key code and disabled the engine
immobiliser; turn the key to AVV to
start.
2) If the code is not recognised, the
warning lamp ¢ will remain lit to-
gether with the warning lamp
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Should this happen, turn the key back
to STOP and then to MAR; if the engine remains immobilised, try using the
other keys supplied with the car.
If you are still unable to start the engine, use the emergency starting procedure (see “In an emergency”), and
take your car immediately to the nearest Fiat Dealership.
When travelling with the ignition key
on MAR:
1) If the warning lamp ¢ lights up
while the car is moving, it means that
the system is running a self-diagnosis
(e.g. due to a voltage drop). The first
time you stop you can test the system
as follows: switch the engine off by
turning the ignition key to STOP,
then turn the key back to MAR: the
warning lamp ¢ will light up and
should go out in the space of about
one second.
If the warning lamp fails to go out,
leave the key at STOP for more than
30 seconds and repeat the procedure
described previously. If the problem
persists, contact your nearest Fiat
Dealership.
2) If the warning lamp ¢ flashes it
means that the car is not protected by
the immobiliser. Contact your Fiat
Dealership immediately and get them
to store the codes of all the keys in the
memory.
The electronic components inside the key may
be damaged if the key is
subjected to sharp knocks.
IMPORTANT Each key given with
the car has its own code, different
from all the others, which must be
stored in the memory of the system’s
control unit.
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DUPLICATING KEYS
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.
OPERATION
The electronic alarm fitted to the Fiat Barchetta is controlled by the receiver fig. 6 (A button, B led) located in the front ceiling light and is activated by the radio-frequency remote
control.
The alarm can be turned on only
when the ignition key has been turned
to STOP or PARK and removed.
The electronic alarm control unit
contains a self-supplied siren which can
be deactivated.
To switch the electronic alarm
on: press button A-fig. 7 briefly on
the remote control. You will hear a
beep and the direction indicators will
light up for approximately 3 seconds
(in the countries where this is allowed). When the system is on, led A-
fig. 8 on the central tunnel will flash.
ELECTRONIC
ALARM
(where fitted)
The electronic alarm has the follow-
ing functions:
– remote central door locking/un-
locking;
– peripheral surveillance, detecting
any attempt to open the doors, the
bonnet or the boot;
– passenger compartment surveillance.
The burgundy key, plus
all the other keys and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner
when the vehicle is sold.
fig. 6
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To switch the electronic alarm
off: press button A-fig. 7 on the re-
mote control again. You will hear two
beeps and the direction indicators will
flash twice (in the countries where this
is allowed).
Deactivating the volumetric sur-
veillance 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.
The passenger compartment protection function is reactivated (before
turning on the electronic alarm) if the
ignition key is turned to MAR for at
least 30 seconds or when the alarm
is turned on again.
ALARM SELF-TEST
When you turn the electronic alarm
on you will hear a beep. If this beep
is followed (after 1 second) by a second beep, check whether the doors,
bonnet and boot are closed. Then turn
the electronic alarm on again. If the situation persists, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
To operate an ignition switch powered electronic device (e.g. electric
window lifter) when the passenger
compartment protection function is
off, turn the key to MAR, operate the
device and turn the key back to
STOP within 30 seconds. The passenger compartment protection function will not be activated in this way.
To exclude the siren: press the remote control button for more than 4
seconds while turning the electronic
alarm on, then release the button. Five
beeps will confirm that the alarm is on
and the siren off.
fig. 7
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fig. 8
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THE REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control has a button A-
fig. 7 and a led B. The button activates
the system. The led flashes while the
signal is being transmitted to the receiver.
This a radio-frequency remote control and must be used close to the vehicle.
Ministerial homologation
With respect to the legislation in
force in each country on the use of radio frequencies:
– the market specific homologation
codes are given in the chapter “Accessory installation”;
– the homologation code is printed
on the remote control for the markets
which require it.
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
When your new car is handed over
to you, the electronic alarm has already been programmed by your Fi-
at Dealership. Any subsequent programming should also be carried out
by a Fiat Dealership.
If, therefore, you ever need a new remote control, go to your nearest Fi-
at Dealership, taking with you the
key with the burgundy grip, all the remote controls in your possession and
the CODE card.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
Change the remote control batteries when led B-fig. 7 on the remote
control flashes once only when
pressed or when led A-fig. 8 on the
central tunnel stays on when the alarm
system is turned off. Change the batteries with a similar type as follows:
open the plastic covers; insert the new
batteries respecting the polarity
shown; close the plastic covers fig. 9.
Used batteries are an
environmental hazard.
Dispose of them in ap-
propriate containers as prescribed by the law. Alternatively,
take the batteries to a Fiat Dealership who will dispose of them
correctly.
fig. 9
P5S00674m
The car alarm absorbs
electricity. If you plan on
not using the car for
more than a month, you are advised to switch the system off
with the remote control and to
turn the emergency key to the
“OFF” position.
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WHEN THE ALARM
GOES OFF
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. The direction indicators
flash (in countries where this is allowed) for approximately 5 minutes.
Once the conditions cease, the system will continue its normal surveillance function.
To stop the electronic alarm, press
the remote control button. If this does
not work, turn the alarm off by turning the emergency key to OFF (see
next paragraph “How to turn the
alarm”).
HOW TO TURN
THE ALARM OFF fig. 10
Use the emergency key (two copies
are provided) to deactivate the electronic alarm when the remote control
batteries are flat or if there is a fault in
the system. Lift the bonnet and find
the control unit and siren (located in
front of the battery). Lift the rubber
protection cap A, insert the key and
turn anticlockwise (OFF position).
The system is thus deactivated.
“This key switch is not applicable for
the U.K. market”.
Do not leave the emergency key in
the switch. The keyhole must be covered with its rubber cap to prevent
dust and humidity from getting in.
fig. 10
P5S00618m
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HOW TO KNOW IF
THE ALARM HAS GONE OFF
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:
Light on: remote control battery
flat.
1 flash: right door.
2 flashes: left door.
5 flashes: passenger compartment
sensors (movement inside the passenger compartment).
6 flashes: bonnet.
7 flashes: boot.
8 flashes: ignition tampered with.
9 flashes: alarm power supply cables
cut.
10 flashes: at least three different
causes.
The led will go out when the ignition
key is turned to MAR or after 2 minutes.
IGNITION SWITCH
The key can turn through four dif-
ferent positions fig. 11:
– STOP: engine off, key can be removed and the steering column is
locked. Some of the electrical devices
(e.g. the radio) can be used.
– MAR: drive position. All electrical devices can be used.
– AVV: starting the engine.
– PARK: engine off, parking lights
on, key can be removed and the steering column is locked. Press button A
to turn the key to the PARK position.
fig. 11
P5S00626m
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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
Always remove the ignition
key when you get out of the
car. This will prevent anyone from
accidentally working the controls.
Remember to apply the handbrake
and, if the car is pointing uphill, first
gear. Put the car into reverse if it
is pointing downhill. Never leave
children in the car by themselves.
WARNING
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
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.
INDIVIDUAL
SETTINGS
All seat adjustments must
be made when the car is
stationary.
WARNING
SEATS fig. 12
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards: you are in the
correct position for driving when your
hands are resting on the steering
wheel rim and your arms are slightly
bent.
fig. 12
P5S00627m
Never remove the ignition
key while the car is moving.
The steering wheel would automatically lock as soon as you tried
to turn it. This also applies when
the vehicle is being towed.
WARNING
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Once you have let go of the lever,
check the seat is firmly locked in the
runners by trying to move it back and
forth. Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving unexpectedly with obvious dangerous consequences.
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.
Tipping the seat back forwards
To make it easier to get at the hood
housing, the front seats can be tipped
forwards
To tip the seat back, turn knob C to-
wards the dashboard.
HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 13
These may be height adjusted by
pulling them upwards or pushing them
downwards.
STEERING WHEEL fig. 14
The wheel can only be adjusted 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 to
lock the wheel in place again.
fig. 13
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fig. 14
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Remember that the head
restraints should be adjusted to support the back of your head
and not your neck. They only perform their protective function in
case of an accident when they are
in this position.
WARNING
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DRIVING MIRROR fig. 15
You can adjust the mirror by moving
lever A:
1) normal position
2) anti-dazzle position
DOOR MIRRORS fig. 16
Adjustment by hand
Move the mirror at the four points
as shown in the figure to adjust its position.
If the mirror makes it
difficult to get through
narrow gaps, fold it from
position 1 to position 2.
Electric adjustment
(where fitted)
The mirrors can only be adjusted
electrically when the ignition key is at
MAR.
All you need 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.
You are advised to position the mirror when the car is stationary and the
handbrake is on.
fig. 16
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fig. 15
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SEAT BELTS
HOW TO USE THE SEAT
BELTS fig. 17
When the driver’s seat belt is not fas-
tened, instrument panel indicator light
< comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR.
Press button C to unfasten the belts.
Keep holding the belt as it rewinds to
prevent it from getting twisted.
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.
In addition, the reel mechanism
blocks the belt when it is jerked or if
the car brakes sharply, is in a collision
or when taking bends at high speed.
To fasten the seat belts, take the
tongue of fastener A and push it into
buckle B until you hear it click.
If the belt jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
Before fastening the seat
belts, check they pass
through the slots at the top of the
seat back behind the shoulder.
WARNING
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips.
WARNING
fig. 17
P5S00632m
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
All the occupants of the vehicle are
obliged to respect the local traffic laws
regarding the wearing of seat belts.
Make sure the seat belts
are fastened at all times.
You increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision if you
travel with the belts unfastened.
WARNING
fig. 18
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fig. 19
P5S00748
The webbing must not be
twisted. The upper section
must pass across the shoulder and
chest diagonally. The lower part
must fit closely across the 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.
WARNING
Never travel with children
sitting on a passenger’s lap
with a single seat belt to protect
them both.
WARNING
SEVERE DANGER:
if the car has a passenger airbag, do not place the
child seat on the front seat.
WARNING
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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.
Of course they must position the
lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes under the abdomen
fig. 20.
HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER AT ALL TIMES
1) When wearing your seat belt, al-
ways make sure it is not twisted and
can wind/unwind freely without sticking.
2) Following a serious accident, replace the belt being worn at the time,
even if it does not seem damaged. Replace the pretensioners even if they
have not triggered.
3) When cleaning the belts, wash
them by hand with water and neutral
soap, rinse them and let them dry in
the shade. Do not use industrial
strength detergents, bleach, colouring
or any other chemical substance that
could weaken the fibres.
4) Do not allow the reels to get wet:
they are only guaranteed to work
properly if they remain dry.
fig. 20
P5S00634m
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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.
A child’s head is larger and heavier
than an adult’s head with respect to
their body weight. Moreover, a child’s
muscular and bone structure is not fully developed. For these reasons, children require specific restraint systems,
different from those required by adult
passengers.
The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of restraint systems classified in four groups
fig. 21:
Group 0 weight 0-10 kg
Group 1 weight 9-18 kg
Group 2 weight 15-25 kg
Group 3 weight 22-36 kg
The groups partially overlap. This is
because there are systems which cover more than one weight group.
All restraint systems must show homologation data and control marking
on a tag which is solidly fastened to the
system and cannot be removed.
Children weighing more than 36 kg
and taller than 1.5 m are, with reference to restraint systems, considered
adults and can wear normal seat belts.
We recommend using Lineaccessori
Fiat child restraint systems for each
weight group. These systems were
specifically designed and tested for Fiat vehicles.
fig. 21
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GROUP 0 (fig. 22)
Babies up to 10 kg are to be seated
in a cot type seat supporting the child’s
head facing backwards. This ensures
there is no stress on the child’s neck
in sudden decelerations. The cot is secured with the seat belts. The child
must be strapped to the carrier.
GROUP 1 (fig. 23)
Children from 9 kg are to be seated
facing forward in child seats with front
cushions. The vehicle seat belt secures
both seat and child.
fig. 22
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fig. 23
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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.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening the specific child
restraint system you are using.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening the specific child
restraint system you are using.
There are child restraints for
Groups 0 and 1 which are fastened
with the vehicle seat belts by means
an attachment on the seat back.
The child is then secured to the seat
with specific straps. Due to their
weight, child seats can be dangerous if they are fitted incorrectly
(e.g. placing a cushion between the
seat and the belts). Always attain
carefully to the specific installation
instructions for the child restraint
system you are using.
WARNING
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GROUP 2 (fig. 24)
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).
GROUP 3 (fig. 25)
Children from 22 kg up only require
a cushion to lift them. The size of the
child’s chest no longer requires a support to space the child’s back from the
seat back.
Children taller than 1.5 m can wear
seat belts like adults.
To sum up the safety precautions to follow when transporting
children:
1) Child restraint systems should be
installed on the rear seat as this is the
most protected area in the vehicle in
the event of a crash.
2) Attain to the instructions for fastening the specific child restraint system you are using which must be provided by the manufacturer. Keep the
child restraint system installation instructions with this the vehicle documents and with this Handbook. Never use a child restraint system without
installation 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 carry
two 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 the
belts.
7) Passengers should never carry
children or babies on their laps. Noone, however strong they are, can
hold a child in the event of a crash.
8) Replace the child restraint system
after an accident.
fig. 24
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fig. 25
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The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening the specific child
restraint system you are using.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening the specific child
restraint system you are using.
WARNING
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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.
When the pretensioner is triggered
as small amount of smoke will be produced. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate the principle of fire.
The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification of its original state invalidates its efficiency. If, as the result of
exceptional natural occurrences
(floods, sea storms etc.), the device is
soaked through with water and mud,
it must be replaced.
The pretensioner will give maximum
protection when the seat belt adheres
snugly to the wearer’s chest and hips.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the device. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a collision that has triggered it, have it replaced at a Fiat Dealership. The device will last for 10 years from the
date of production given on the adhesive label: the pretensioner must
be replaced when this date is
reached.
WARNING
Pretensioners do not re-
quire lubrication or maintenance. Under no circumstances
should the components of the pretensioner be tampered with as this
could affect the correct operation
of these devices. If any interventions are necessary, contact your Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
28
INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER
Speedometer kilometre
counter 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 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.
fig. 26
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fig. 27
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fig. 28
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29
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE A-fig. 29
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.
In this case it is better to stop and
turn off the engine. After a few moments you can start the engine again
and accelerate slightly.
FUEL GAUGE B-fig. 29
The needle shows the number of
litres of fuel probably in the tank.
When the K reserve warning light
comes on, it means that about 5 litres
of fuel are left in the tank.
Never travel with the fuel tank almost empty: any gaps in fuel supply
could damage the catalytic converter.
DIGITAL CLOCK fig. 30
This a twenty-four hour clock. When
the headlights are turned on the figures will automatically grow dim to
make them easier to read.
To set the hours: press button A.
To set the minutes: press button B.
Press the button once to forward
one unit at a time. Keep the button
pressed to fast forward automatically. When you are close to the time
you wish to set, release the button and
press the button as many times as required.
If the conditions persists
even after the measures
you have taken, turn off
the engine and have the car seen
to at a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 29
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fig. 30
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