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  • Page 2 Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat 600. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat 600 features and use it in the best pos- sible way.
  • Page 3 MUST BE READ! REFUELLING Refuel petrol engine vehicles with unleaded petrol, octane rating (RON) no lower than 95. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused. ENGINE START-UP Make sure the handbrake is pulled up;...
  • Page 4 If, after buying the vehicle, 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 vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
  • Page 5 To further protect your car from at- The key with a blue grip is used for: the components of your Fiat 600. tempted theft, it has been fitted with These labels bear symbols that remind –...
  • Page 6 The CODE card (optional for ver- DUPLICATING KEYS The Fiat Dealership may ask you sions / markets where applicable) fig. to demonstrate that you own the car. When you ask for extra keys, re- 2 is also supplied with the keys and...
  • Page 7 IN AN EMERGENCY to STOP, or PARK, the protection take your car to the nearest Fiat stored in the memory of the system system will automatically immobilise Dealership as soon as possible.
  • Page 8: Seat Belts

    SEAT BELTS To unfasten the seat belts, press but- When the car is parked on a steep ton D. Guide the seat belt with your slope the reel mechanism may block; hand while it is rewinding, to prevent this is normal. The reel mechanism USING THE SEAT BELTS it from twisting.
  • Page 9 CENTRAL REAR SEAT In order to ensure that the correct The rear seat belts shall tabs are fitted into the corresponding be worn as shown in For versions /markets where ap- buckle, the tabs of the side belt and the fig.
  • Page 10 ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT IMPORTANT Have this operation USING THE CENTRAL REAR performed at a Fiat Dealership only HEIGHT SEAT BELT as it involves passenger safety. (For versions/markets) There are two anchoring positions A and B-fig. 6 for front seat belts on To fasten the seat belt: push the the door post.
  • Page 11 Contact a Fiat senger body, before the retaining ac- replaced. Dealership for any assistance.
  • Page 12 The lower part should adhere to sonnel. Always contact a Fiat the pelvis and to the abdomen of Dealership. Always fasten the seat belts before the passenger, to prevent the starting driving.
  • Page 13 Never travel with a child Seat belts are also to be worn by ex- HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT sitting on the passenger’s pectant mothers: the risk of injury in BELTS ALWAYS IN lap with a single belt to the case of accident is greatly reduced EFFICIENT CONDITIONS protect them both fig.
  • Page 14: Carrying Children Safely

    Group 0 - 0-10 kg in weight According to 2003/20/EC Directive, Lineaccessori Fiat offers seats for Group 0+ - 0-13 kg in weight this prescription is compulsory for all each weight group, which are the rec- European Community countries.
  • Page 15 SERIOUS DANGER: Never place cradle child’s seats on GROUPS 0 and 0+ the front passenger seat of cars fitted with passenger’s Babies up to 13 kg must be carried air bag. The air bag activation could cause serious injuries, facing backwards on a cradle seat, even mortal.
  • Page 16 GROUP 1 Seats exist which are GROUP 2 suitable covering Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, Starting from 15 kg to 22 kg in weight groups 0 and 1 children may be carried facing for- weight, children may be restrained di- with a rear connection to the car wards, with seats fitted with front rectly by the car belts.
  • Page 17 “Groups”. child’s back from the seat back. Fiat 600 complies with the new (*) No child’s seat can be installed on the rear 2000/3/EC Directive regulating child’s Fig. 15 shows an example of proper seat with lap belt (without reel).
  • Page 18 Below is a summary of the rules 2) If the passenger’s air bag is deac- 5) Only one child is to be strapped of safety to be followed for car- tivated always check the warning light to each retaining system. F on the cluster to make sure that rying children: 6) Always check the seat belts do...
  • Page 19: Ignition Switch

    MAR. The key can be turned to four dif- steal your car), get a Fiat Deal- ferent positions fig. 16. ership to make sure it is still func- – STOP: engine off, key can be re-...
  • Page 20 DASHBOARD Left-hand drive versions The presence and position of the instruments and warning and indicator lights may vary according to the version of the car. fig. 17 P4Q00225 1. Left speaker housing - 2. Side window defroster/demister vents - 3. External light control stalk - 4. Horn - 5. Instrument panel - 6.
  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL A. Clock setting button B. Speedometer C. Fuel level gauge D. Trip meter reset button E. Kilometre or mileage counter F. Clock. P4Q01004 fig. 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR...
  • Page 22 INSTRUMENTS Press briefly = switch from kilome- FUEL LEVEL GAUGE tre counter to trip meter and vice When the reserve warning light versa. SPEEDOMETER COUNTER comes on A-fig. 21 there are still fig. 19 Press longer = reset trip meter. about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
  • Page 23 CLOCK The clock will advance by one unit CUT-OFF SWITCH ON each time the button is pressed. Press DISPLAY fig. 23 B-fig. 22 Clock display. the button and hold it down for a few The display shown appears automat- To adjust the time press A-fig. 22. seconds to rapidly advance the time ically when the inertial fuel cut-off automatically.
  • Page 24 The normal braking system contin- EXTERNAL LIGHTS ues to work but you should have the (green) car seen to at a Fiat Dealership. When the key is turned to MAR the When the side/taillights warning light will come on but should are switched on.
  • Page 25 Also in this case, you are advised skidding. Drive the car extremely to go immediately to the nearest carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal- Fiat Dealership, driving in such a ership to have the system way to avoid sharp braking to checked.
  • Page 26 Dealership to have the system ing light on can cause damage. Con- ing activated and not a fault. checked. tact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. The warning light will go out when the failure disappears. In any case, the system will store the error.
  • Page 27 If the x warning light ever be started. comes on when travel- ling, check whether the handbrake is engaged. If the warning light stays on and the handbrake is not engaged, stop immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR...
  • Page 28 Stop the car and con- tact Fiat Dealership to have the system checked immediately. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR...
  • Page 29 2 or 3 minutes, stop idling. When the key is turned to MAR the the engine and contact Fiat Deal- warning light should come on for ap- If the engine has been taxed heavily, ership.
  • Page 30: Individual Settings

    INDIVIDUAL Moving the seat backwards Once you have let go of the lever, check that the or forwards SETTINGS seat is firmly locked in Lift the lever A-fig. 25 and push the the runners by trying to move it seat forwards or backwards. You are back and forth.
  • Page 31 Adjusting the reclining seat HEAD RESTRAINTS Rear seats fig. 28 back Two fixed head restraints are pro- Front seats fig. 27 vided for the rear seats. Turn knob B-fig. 26. The height of the front head re- Press the two buttons to remove. straints can be adjusted.
  • Page 32 ACCESSING THE REAR DRIVING MIRROR DOOR MIRRORS SEATS This mirror can be adjusted by Manual adjustment means of lever A-fig. 30: The rear seats can comfortably be accessed from both sides. From inside the car, turn knob 1) anti-dazzle position; B-fig.
  • Page 33: Heating And Ventilation

    HEATING AND VENTILATION 1. Vent for defrosting or demisting the windscreen 2. Central adjustable vent 3. Side adjustable vent 4. Side vents conveying air to front footwell. P4Q01013 fig. 32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR...
  • Page 34 DIRECTIONAL AND CONTROLS fig. 34 HEATING ADJUSTABLE AIR VENTS A - Air temperature knob (mixing 1) Air temperature knob A-fig. 34: fig. 33 hot and cold air). pointer in the red sector. The vents can be rotated upwards B - Fan knob . 2) Fan knob B: pointer at required or downwards.
  • Page 35 IMPORTANT To speed up the Do not place stickers on When the windscreen and windows heating procedure: the heated rear window have been demisted, reset the re- filaments, this could gen- quired comfort conditions. To keep – close the vents on the dashboard; erate a short-circuit with possi- the windows as clear as possible fol- ble overheating and rear window...
  • Page 36: Manual Climate Control System

    MANUAL CLIMATE VENTILATION IMPORTANT When the outside temperature is very high, the air will CONTROL SYSTEM 1) Central and side vents: com- be cooled more quickly if the air re- pletely open. circulation function is turned on. This The climate control system is ad- function is also particularly useful 2) Air temperature knob A-fig.
  • Page 37 Have the system and pollen filter ef- manual climate control system on by ficiency checked before the summer 3) Slider D: at T. pressing knob √. at a Fiat Dealership. 4) Fan knob B: pointer at required speed. 5) Air distribution knob C: pointer at ¥.
  • Page 38: Steering Column

    STEERING COLUMN Side/taillights fig. 36 Main beam headlights fig. 38 STALKS Push the stalk from position 2 to- These come on when you turn the ring from å to 6. Instrument panel wards the dashboard to switch the warning light 3 will come on. headlights on.
  • Page 39 Flashing the headlights fig. 39 Direction indicators fig. 40 RIGHT-HAND STALK Pull the stalk towards the steering Move the stalk as follows: Windscreen wiper/washer wheel (temporary position) to flash upwards - to turn the right-hand in- fig. 41 the lights. dicators on;...
  • Page 40: Ceiling Light

    CEILING LIGHT Pulled towards the steering wheel Rear window wiper/washer fig. 42: This feature can only work when the The light will come on automatically – a jet of liquid shoots out from the ignition key is at MAR. when a front door is opened. windscreen washer.
  • Page 41 CONTROLS The use of the hazard A - Front foglight on/off button. The lights is governed by the external lights must be on to switch traffic regulations of the the front foglights on. HAZARD LIGHTS country the car is driven in. B - Rear foglight on/off button.
  • Page 42 HORN FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH If you cannot see any fuel leaks and the car is in a fit state to continue its Press one of the two area on the This is a safety cut-off switch which journey, press button A-fig. 49 lo- steering wheel shown in fig.
  • Page 43: Interior Equipment

    INTERIOR Important. The cigar IMPORTANT Make sure that the lighter gets very hot. cigar lighter does in fact pop out after EQUIPMENT Handle with care and do it has been pushed in. not let children use it: danger of 2) To open the ashtray slide flap ASHTRAY AND CIGAR fire or burns.
  • Page 44 SUNROOF SUN VISORS fig. 55 Press the button as follows to open the top: These are positioned to the sides of the rear-view mirror. They can swing – on the front side A-fig. 58 to ELECTRICAL up or down or be pivoted sideways. close the top;...
  • Page 45 The top will stop as soon as the but- Improper use of the Always remove the igni- ton is released. Consequently, hold electric top can be dan- tion key when you get button A pressed to open or close gerous. Before and dur- out of the car to prevent the top completely.
  • Page 46 DOORS – To lock: turn the key to position From the inside 1-fig. 61 when the doors are per- fectly closed. LOCKING - UNLOCKING With centralised controls, both Only open the doors doors must be perfectly closed. If one with the car stationary. of the doors is not closed they will Before opening a door, not both be locked.
  • Page 47 – To lock: lower knob B on the ELECTRIC WINDOWS Improper use of the door. electric windows can be The electric window device will dangerous. Before and With centralised controls, if both work normally when the ignition key during their operation ensure doors are perfectly closed, when one is turned to MAR.
  • Page 48 To close the boot, lower it and press prevent them being thrown for- ger compartment using lever A- wards and injuring passengers the lock or the Fiat logo until it clicks. fig. 66. should you brake sharply. A hole fig. 65 in the inside of the...
  • Page 49 Adding things on the EXTENSION Pull the shelf outwards to release the rear window shelf or the pins A-fig. 68. tailgate (speakers, spoiler, How to extend the boot: The rear window shelf can be posi- etc.) can interfere with the cor- tioned behind the rear seat backs 1) Remove the rear window shelf by rect operation of the tailgate side...
  • Page 50 To bring the seat to its normal posi- The car can be fitted with separate Anchoring the load tion again: rear seats. There are two brackets with holes – Tip the seat back fig. 71 back- With separate seats the boot exten- A-fig.
  • Page 51 Heavy loads which are Some versions are fitted with rear When refitting the rear window shelf, not securely anchored speakers located on the rear window reconnect connector to B-fig. 73 to could seriously injure pas- shelf. reset speaker operation. sengers in the event of an acci- When removing the rear window IMPORTANT Proper radio oper- dent.
  • Page 52 BONNET To open the bonnet: Important. The bonnet might fall violently if the 1) Pull the lever shown in fig. 74 in support rod is not posi- the direction of the arrow. tioned properly. 2) Press tab B as shown in fig. 75. This should only be 3) Lift the bonnet and release the done when the car is sta-...
  • Page 53 If the bonnet does not close properly do not push it down but open it again Specific roof/ski racks are available in and repeat the above procedure. the Fiat Lineaccessori range. For safety reasons the bonnet shall always be perfectly closed when travelling.
  • Page 54 Position 3 - driver + maximum per- Have the headlight positioning missible load stowed in boot. checked at a Fiat Dealership and adjusted if necessary. Be careful not to knock objects on the roof rack when opening the tail- gate.
  • Page 55 Highway from locking when braking, makes the Code of the country you are in. It is Have the lights checked at a Fiat most of road grip and gives the best also a good idea to read the following Dealership and adjusted if necessary.
  • Page 56 Drive the car extremely If there is a fault in the carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal- system and the instru- If you follow these tips you will be ership to have the system ment panel warning light >...
  • Page 57: Front Airbags

    Fiat Dealership, driving in such a complementary to the use of belts, by placing the cushion between the oc- way to avoid sharp braking to...
  • Page 58 – car wedging under other vehicles FRONT AIRBAG The passenger side airbag was de- or protective barriers (for PASSENGER SIDE signed and calibrated to protect a per- example under a truck or guard son wearing seat belts. rail); When fully inflated, the bag will fill SERIOUS DAN- as it offers no additional protection most of the space between the dash-...
  • Page 59 The switch has two positions: GENERAL WARNINGS After an accident which triggered the airbags, go to a Fiat Dealership to The front airbags (on driver and pas- 1) Passenger side airbag activated: have the entire safety system, the elec- senger side, where fitted) can be trig-...
  • Page 60 Fiat tems; under this condition air turned to ON and the ignition Dealership. bags or pretensioners could not...
  • Page 61: Eobd System

    IMPORTANT After eliminating specific tools used to read the error the problem, your Fiat Dealership codes stored in the control unit mem- will run a bench test to fully check the ory along with a set of diagnostic and system.
  • Page 62: Electrical Power

    MAR. A new electrically controlled power steering system called EPAS (Electri- cal Power Assisted Steering) is fitted in the Fiat 600. The EPAS system is operated by an electric motor and consists of only two parts: a steering column with built-in electric motor and an elec- tronic control unit.
  • Page 63 WARNING LIGHTS The version herein illustrated differs ments. In other words, power is in- from Fiat 600 saloon described in this creased for parking and reduced as handbook for the different size of the the car’s speed increases. boot and the availability of two front It is absolutely forbidden seats only.
  • Page 64 IMPORTANT Sudden braking or Use metal cables, ropes or straps In addition to these general precau- collisions can cause sudden shifts of strong enough to support the weight tions, some simple measures could the load which could jeopardise the of the load to be fixed. enhance driving safety, comfort and safety of the driver and the passen- the length of your vehicle’s life:...
  • Page 65: Sound System

    SOUND SYSTEM SET A specific SOUND SYSTEM SET can be found in the Lineaccessori Fiat range. fig. 84 fig. 85 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR...
  • Page 66 WIRING DIAGRAM AND ADDITIONAL BRANCHES fig. 86 A - Aerial B - Radio receiver unit connection C - Speaker on right dashboard panel D - Speaker on left dashboard panel E - Power supply fuses F - Power supply with extra fuse for amplifier installation only (for systems CARD with 20 + 20W output or higher).
  • Page 67 – system provisions (see previous longing to Lineaccessori Fiat, will also paragraph); evaluate the overall electric absorption, checking whether the vehicle electric – stereo radio and cassette player...
  • Page 68 STATION DEVICES Mobile phones and other radio trans- ceiver equipment (e.g.: HAM radio sys- The Fiat 600’s pollution control de- Electric/electronic devices installed tems and the like) shall not be used in- vices make it essential to use unleaded after buying the car or in aftermarket side the car unless a separate aerial is petrol only.
  • Page 69 Never pour even the FUEL TANK CAP IMPORTANT The hermetic clo- tiniest amount of leaded sure may cause a slight pressure in the petrol in the tank, not tank: a slight hissing when turning the To open: even in an emergency; this would cap is quite normal.
  • Page 70: Protecting The Environment

    – a lambda sensor; the guiding principle in the design of – a fuel evaporation system. the Fiat 600 right from the start. The result is the use of materials and cre- Consequently, the Fiat 600 is ready ation of devices that can reduce or...
  • Page 71: Starting The Engine

    (see ) and IN AN EMERGENCY 3) Press the clutch pedal fully down, call your Fiat Dealership. without pressing the accelerator. IMPORTANT Do not leave the ig- It is dangerous to let the nition key at MAR when the engine is...
  • Page 72 PARKING EMERGENCY START-UP SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE If the Fiat CODE system fails to Switch off the engine, pull up the recognise that code transmitted by Turn the key to STOP while the handbrake and put the car in 1st gear the ignition key (instrument panel engine is idling.
  • Page 73: How To Use

    HOW TO USE HANDBRAKE IMPORTANT If this is not the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to THE GEARS The handbrake lever is between the have the handbrake adjusted. front seats. Instrument panel warning light x The lever positions for the different...
  • Page 74 CONTAINING IMPORTANT Reverse gear can Tyres only be engaged when the car is com- RUNNING COSTS Tyre pressure should be checked at pletely stationary. With the engine least once every four weeks: if the AND POLLUTION running, before engaging the reverse pressure is too low fuel consumption gear, wait for at least two seconds increases as the resistance to the...
  • Page 75 Roof rack/ski rack Climate control system BEHIND THE WHEEL Remove roof racks and ski racks The climate control system is a fur- Starting-up from the roof of the car as soon as ther drag on the engine causing higher they are no longer needed. These ac- fuel consumption (on average, up to Do not warm up the engine when cessories reduce the aerodynamic...
  • Page 76: The Environment

    As a result, consumption rises (from production of Fiat 600. It is no acci- that cost fuel and increase emissions +15 to +30% in town) and so do the dent that its pollution control equip- considerably.
  • Page 77 The correct use of pollution control mands you are making on the engine exhaust pipe. devices not only ensures respect for and go to a Fiat Dealership as soon the environment but also has an effect as you can. on the car’s performance. Keeping...
  • Page 78: Towing A Trailer

    TOWING To ensure you do not exceed the TOW HITCH INSTALLATION maximum towable weight (indicated A TRAILER The tow hitch must be fixed to the in the log book) you have to take into body by an expert in accordance with account the trailer’s weight fully laden the following instructions and re- IMPORTANT The car must be fit-...
  • Page 79 an additional electrical brake and for internal trailer lighting with a power not exceeding 15W can be connected to the car’s electrical system. The coupling electrical connections are shown in fig. 4. Reference hole Rear wheel axle 25 existing ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM fig. 3 The trailer tow hitch is to be fixed in the points indicated Ø...
  • Page 80 Fasten the tow hitch to the body without drilling or trimming the rear bumper that would be visible when the tow hitch is removed. IMPORTANT A clearly visible plate of a suitable size and made of suitable material bearing the following: MAX LOAD ON BALL COUPLING 70 kg.
  • Page 81: Winter Tyres

    Fiat Dealerships will be glad to of- performance is greatly reduced in fer advice on the right type of tyres comparison to those normally fitted according to your needs.
  • Page 82: Snow Chains

    Use only low profile chains (maxi- thus solving the emergency situation. mum height off the tyre: 12 mm). We recommend using Lineaccessori Fiat snow chains. Check the tautness of the chains af- ter driving some ten metres. DRIVING YOUR CAR...
  • Page 83: Storing The Car

    STORING THE CAR – Clean and protect the shiny metal – Cover the car with a cloth or per- parts using special compounds readily forated plastic sheet. Do not use available. sheets of non-perforated plastic as The following precautions should be they do not allow moisture on the car taken if the car will not be used for –...
  • Page 84 2) Turn the ignition key to MAR. IMPORTANT After an emergency floor and keep it there. start, you should contact a Fiat Deal- 6) Do the same for the remaining ership, otherwise you will have to re- figures on the CODE card.
  • Page 85: Jump Starting

    If the engine fails to start after a few battery to an earth point D of the car. attempts, do not keep on but have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership. Under no circumstances should a battery charger...
  • Page 86: Bump Starting

    BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS The space-saver spare wheel is vehicle-specific. PUNCTURED Never use the wheel on other models. Never fit other model spare wheels on your car. General instructions If you change the type of wheels Observe the instructions on this and (alloy rims instead of steel rims) Do not bump start by the following pages to use the jack and...
  • Page 87 Do not fit snow chains The jack should only be TAKE OUT THE TOOLS, on a space-saver spare used to change a wheel JACK AND SPARE WHEEL wheel. If a front wheel on the car for which it These are in the boot. (drive wheel) is punctured and was designed.
  • Page 88 Please note: CHANGING THE WHEEL 6) Insert the handle in the jack and turn it until the wheel to be changed – The jack requires no adjustments. 1) Loosen the wheel bolts on the lifts a few centimetres off the ground. –...
  • Page 89 8) Ensure that the housings for the REFITTING THE STANDARD 5) Lower the car and remove the wheel bolts on the spare wheel are jack. WHEEL clean and free from dirt which could 6) Torque the screws in the order 1) Following the above procedure, cause the wheel bolts to come loose.
  • Page 90 You should, where pos- Halogen bulbs contain sible, have your bulbs pressurised gas which, if changed at a Fiat Dealer- broken, may cause small ship. Correct operation of the ex- fragments of glass to be pro- ternal light beams are essential jected outwards.
  • Page 91 The presence Before replacing a bulb that does not of drops inside the headlight shows work, check that the contacts are not water seepage, refer to the Fiat oxidised. Dealership. Burnt-out bulbs must be replaced with ones of the same type.
  • Page 92 TYPES OF BULBS fig. 11 BULB (fig. 11) TYPE MAIN BEAM 60/55 Several types of bulbs are installed in the car: DIPPED BEAM 60/55 FRONT SIDE LIGHTS A. Glass bulbs Snapped into posi- tion. Pull to remove. FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS P21W SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS B.
  • Page 93: If An Exterior Light Burns Out

    IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT Modifications or repairs MAIN BEAM AND DIPPED 3) fit a new bulb, making the tabs to the electrical system E-fig. 14 on the metal part coincide BEAM HEADLIGHTS carried out incorrectly with the specific housings on the To replace a halogen bulb: and without bearing the features headlight dish;...
  • Page 94 FRONT SIDE LIGHTS 3) replace the bulb and refit the bulb 5) after changing the bulb, refit the holder A. bulb holder onto the lens; To replace the 12V-5W bulb: 6) replace the lens unit in its seating 1) take out the bulb holder A- inserting the tabs E-fig.
  • Page 95 SIDE DIRECTION 2) remove the lens; 3) release the clip C-fig. 24 and re- move the bulb D; INDICATORS 3) remove bulb B-fig. 21 and change 4) to refit, follow the above opera- To replace the 12V-5W bulb: tions in reverse order. 4) refit the lens and turn it to 1 to 1) turn the lens A-fig.
  • Page 96 REAR LIGHT CLUSTER 3) remove bulbs fig. 27, pushing NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS them slightly and turning them anti- To replace a bulb: To replace a bulb: clockwise; 1) loosen the two screws A-fig. 25 1) with a screwdriver, press clip as E - double filament bulb 12V-21/5W from the respective housings and tip shown in fig.
  • Page 97 3) change bulb B-fig. 30 by pressing THIRD BRAKE LIGHT 4) change the burnt bulb E-fig. 34. a 12V-5W bulb into the holder. Press into place; To replace one or more 12V-5W bulbs: 5) refit the unit reversing the oper- ations described above.
  • Page 98: If An Interior Light Burns Out

    IF AN INTERIOR IF A FUSE BLOWS COURTESY LIGHT LIGHT BURNS OUT To replace the 12V-5W bulb use a A fuse is an element for protecting screwdriver as a lever at the points in- the electrical system. A fuse will trip dicated by the arrows and remove the (i.e.
  • Page 99 C which can be found in the pair a blown maxi fuse. The fusebox is located to the left of fusebox. Go to a Fiat Dealership. the steering wheel. To reach the fuse- box, loosen the screw B-fig. 38 fas- tening the cover A.
  • Page 100 Fuses in the engine Other version-specific fuses are compartment arranged next to the four MAXI fuses. 1 - 7.5A - Fiat CODE and control A fusebox is located on the left side They protect the following devices: unit (+30) of the engine compartment behind the...
  • Page 101 Left-hand brake light fig. 39 fig. 39 ABS (+15) Right-hand brake light fig. 39 7,5A fig. 42 Fiat CODE system (+30) Additional brake light Injection control unit (+30) 7,5A fig. 42 brake light) fig. 39 fig. 40 Climate control system Left-hand number plate light fig.
  • Page 102 IF THE BATTERY 3) Turn on the charger. Do not attempt to recharge a frozen bat- IS FLAT 4) When you have finished, turn the tery. Thaw is first other- charger off before disconnecting the wise it could explode. If the bat- battery.
  • Page 103: Jacking The Car

    JACKING THE CAR Please note: WITH A SHOP JACK – The jack requires no adjustments. From the front WITH THE JACK – The jack cannot be repaired. If it Jack up the car only by positioning breaks it must be replaced with a new in this IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED the jack arm at the gearbox/differen-...
  • Page 104 IF THE CAR NEEDS From the side Before starting to tow, turn the ignition key to TO BE TOWED MAR and then to STOP. Do not remove the key. If the The car can be lifted A tow hitch is provided with the car. key is removed, the steering lock from the side providing engages automatically which pre-...
  • Page 105 2) Remove the flap A-fig. 46 on the 3) Screw the ring B-fig. 47 down 4) Remove the flap A-fig. 48 on the bumper levering with a screwdriver. fully onto the threaded pin that you rear bumper levering with a screw- will see when you remove the cover.
  • Page 106: Scheduled Servicing

    SCHEDULED IMPORTANT The Manufacturer IMPORTANT You are recom- requires the Service Schedule coupon- mended to get in touch with a Fiat SERVICING related checks to be carried out. Fail- Dealership immediately if any minor ure to do so could result in the war-...
  • Page 107: Service Schedule

    SERVICE SCHEDULE These coupons are to be used every 20,000 km. thousands of kilometres 80 100 120 140 160 180 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre conditions and wear and adjust pressure, if required Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot light, ceiling lights, glove compartment light, instrument panel warning ●...
  • Page 108 thousands of kilometres 80 100 120 140 160 180 ● ● Check anti-evaporation system ● ● ● ● Replace air cleaner cartridge ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.) ●...
  • Page 109 – Check operation of lights (head- – Check conditions of various con- products which were specifically de- lights, direction indicators, hazard trol belts. signed and made for use in Fiat vehi- lights, boot light, passenger compart- cles (see table in CAPACITIES...
  • Page 110 Fiat Dealership. IMPORTANT - Engine oil Should the prevailing use of the car...
  • Page 111: Checking Fluid Levels

    CHECKING FLUID LEVELS Do not smoke while working in the engine compartment: the pres- ence of flammable gas and vapour could cause a fire. Be very careful: scarves, ties and other loose arti- cles of clothing could eas- ily get caught up in moving parts. This can be extremely danger- ous.
  • Page 112 We rec- ommend you have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership for the oil and filter change. It is suitably equipped for disposing of used oil and filters in an environmentally- friendly way that complies with the law.
  • Page 113 PARAFLU UP. Top up only with the same fluid con- tained in the cooling circuit. PARAFLU UP cannot be mixed with other fluids. Should this take place, do not start the engine and contact Fiat Dealership. fig. 4 fig. 5 CAR MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 114: Air Cleaner

    The symbol π on the AIR CLEANER If fluid has to be added, it is sug- gested to use the brake fluid in table container indicates syn- "Fluids and lubricants" (see chapter thetic brake fluid distin- REPLACEMENT "Technical characteristics"). guishing it from mineral fluid. Us- ing mineral type fluid would Loosen the screws A-fig.
  • Page 115 Use and maintenance booklet. Any the battery beyond repair and top-up operations must be carried out even cause an explosion. by specialised personnel and by Fiat Dealership. CAR MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 116 Go to a Fiat tect your eyes with the special ducing its capacity and starting atti- Dealership if you want to install goggles.
  • Page 117: Control Units

    ELECTRONIC – Be particularly careful when con- IMPORTANT If the sound system necting the battery to the electrical or car alarm systems are not installed CONTROL UNITS system. Ensure the battery posts are correctly, they can interfere with the connected up to the right leads (the working of the electronic control When the car is being used normally, polarity is correct) and check that the...
  • Page 118: Wheels And Tyres

    If you have to of these occur, have the car seen to tread wear; check or restore the pressure when at a Fiat Dealership. the tyres are warm, remember that C - over inflated tyre: centre tread Avoid overloading your car: this can the pressure value must be 0.3 bar...
  • Page 119: Rubber Tubing

    WIPERS tain about. letter as concerns braking, power steering and fuel line rubber tubing. The Fiat 600 fits tubeless tyres. Un- Ozone, high temperatures and long BLADES der no circumstances use an inner absence of fluid in the system can in tube with these tyres.
  • Page 120 Never operate the wind- Changing the windscreen Changing the rear window screen wiper with blades wiper blade wiper blade locked to the windscreen: 1) Lift the windscreen wiper arm A- 1) Lift the cover A-fig. 10 and dis- risk of windscreen wiper motor fig.
  • Page 121 For your Fiat 600, Fiat has used lead- ing-edge technological solutions to ef- fectively protect the body from rust. These are the most important: –...
  • Page 122 For example, in areas When drying the car, be careful to with a high level of air pollution, or on Your Fiat 600 is covered by guaran- get at those parts which are not so roads sprinkled with road saltwash tee against any original structural or easily seen e.g.
  • Page 123 Leave the car in the open so that the To better protect the paintwork, Engine compartment water can evaporate. polish with specific protective wax. At the end of each winter season, Do not wash the car after it has When the paintwork tends to lose carefully clean the engine compart- been parked in the sun or while the its shine because of the build-up of...
  • Page 124 INTERIORS CLEANING SEATS PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE AND FABRICS THE CAR From time to time check that water – Remove dust with a soft brush and Use special products designed not to has not collected under the mats vacuum cleaner. alter the appearance of the compo- (from dripping shoes, umbrellas etc.) nents.
  • Page 125: Identification Data

    IDENTIFICATION DATA ENGINE MARKING F - Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded with trailer The marking is stamped on the cylin- der block and includes the model and G - Maximum vehicle weight on CHASSIS MARKING the serial number. front axle This is stamped on the bed plate in H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear the boot, on the right fig.
  • Page 126 It bears the following data: S - Active 187A1.000 187AXC1A 02 A - Paint manufacturer 187A1.000 187CXC1A 1C B - Colour name C - Fiat colour code ENGINE D - Respray and touch up code. GENERAL FEATURES Engine code 187A1.000 Cycle Otto...
  • Page 127: Spark Plugs

    Therefore, if the engine has Five forward gears and reverse with problems, it is important to have the synchromesh for front gear engage- spark plugs checked at a Fiat Deal- ment. ership. Cyclical gear reduction and differen- tial assembly incorporated in the gear- box.
  • Page 128 BRAKES SUSPENSION HANDBRAKE Controlled by a lever, it works me- chanically on the rear brakes. SERVICE AND EMERGENCY Front: BRAKES Independent wheel type, lower wish- bones anchored to telescopic sup- Front: ports consisting of a cast iron riser rigidly connected to a hydraulic dou- –...
  • Page 129 STEERING WHEELS WINTER TYRES Use winter tyres as indicated in the Jointed steering column with two chapter. WINTER TYRES RIMS AND TYRES CV joints. Printed steel or alloy rims. Specific Permanently lubricated rack and pin- wheel bolts (different in size and rec- ion.
  • Page 130 UNDERSTANDING TYRE Maximum speed rating UNDERSTANDING RIM MARKINGS MARKINGS Q = up to 160 km/h. = up to 170 km/h. The following are the necessary in- The following are the necessary in- dications to understand the meaning dications to understand the meaning = up to 180 km/h.
  • Page 131 Versions Tyre Snow tyre Space-saver spare wheel tyre S - Active 155/65 R13 – 73T 5Bx13 H 155/70 R13 – 75T 145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S Jx13 H 135/70 R13 – 68T Bx13 H2 165/55 R13 – 70H (*) 5Bx13 H 155/65 R13 –...
  • Page 132 DIMENSIONS PERFORMANCE Top permissible speed after running: 150 km/h. S - Active Length 3337 3337 Width 1508 1508 Empty standing height 1420 1440 Projection front rear Wheelbase 2200 2200 Front track front 1277 1275 rear 1270 1268 Unladen boot volume (V.D.A.
  • Page 133 WEIGHTS S - Active Weight empty (including fluids, 90% fuel in the tank and no optional) Payload (4 occupants + 50 kg or driver + 330 kg) Maximum loads permitted (2): – front axle – rear axle 1200 – fully laden 1210 Towable weight: –...
  • Page 134 CAPACITIES Prescribed fuel litres Recommended products Fuel tank: – Unleaded petrol with no less including a reserve about: – than 95 R.O.N. Engine cooling system: – Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU UP at 50% (❑) Engine sump: SELENIA 20 K Engine sump and filter: Gearbox/differential casing: 2.15...
  • Page 135: Fluids And Lubricants

    ACEA A3 technical specifications for gasoline engines may cause serious damages to the engine, which are not covered by warranty. For very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat Dealership for the appropriate Selenia product to use. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 136 Lubricant with synthetic basis complying with SAE 75W-85. TETELA CAR Mechanical gear and Performance exceeds by far the API GL-4 PLUS TECHNYX differential gear. and FIAT 9.55550 standards required. Contractual Technical Lubricants and greases Reference N.° F010.B05 for transmission Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high...
  • Page 137: Fuel Consumption

    FUEL CONSUMPTION EMISSIONS The fuel consumption values shown IMPORTANT Road and traffic The maximum CO emission values in the table below were defined ac- conditions, weather, general con- shown in the following table refer to cording to the type-approval specifi- ditions of the car, driving style, the average combined cycle.
  • Page 138 Brake fluid level ......112 – controls ........BS ..........Brake lights ........Central locking ......Accessories purchased by the Brakes Cigar lighter ........ owner ......... – fluid level ........ 112 – Installation of electrical/ Clock..........– service and emergency ..126 electronic devices ....
  • Page 139 – front bulb replacement ..iat Code (The system) ..andbrake ......72-126 – rear bulb replacement ..Hazard warning lights Fiat CODE system ..... – side bulb replacement ..– controls ........Filling the tank ......Display of fuel cut Head restraints ......
  • Page 140 Rear screen washer – backrest adjustment .... ain beam headlights – controls ........– children (transporting) ..– bulb replacement ....– fluid level ........ 112 – controls ........– cleaning ........123 – flashing ........Rear view mirrors – lengthwise adjustment ..Manual climate control system –...
  • Page 141 – right lever ......– inflation pressure ....130 – fluid level ........ 112 Storing the car ......– maintenance ......117 Windscreen wiper Sun roof – blades ........118 – snow tyres ......– electrically operated ... – controls ........–...
  • Page 142 “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your near- est authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat web site or call the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.
  • Page 145: Engine Oil Replacement

    7 Refuel petrol engine vehicles with unleaded petrol, octane rating (RON) no lower than 95. Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Customer Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia) Print no.

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