Self-supporting chassis, three or five doors, high-resistance, multiple thickness structural elements for progressive energy absorption in impacts.
Side bars in doors for side impact protection and stiffening the passenger compartment in the event of front impacts.
The front and rear ends of the underbody crumple to reduce repair costs following low speed impacts.
See also:
Checking the levels
1. Engine oil
2. Battery
3. Brake fluid
4. Windscreen washer fluid
5. Engine coolant
6. Power steering fluid.
Do not smoke while working in the engine compartment: the presence of flammable
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Car protection system failure - fiat code
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the dial shall flash only once and
then go off. If with the ignition key at MAR the warning light stays on, this indicates
a possible failure (see “Th ...
If the battery is flat
IMPORTANT Battery recharging procedure is given as information only since this
operation shall be only performed at a Fiat Dealership.
Charging should be slow at a low amp rating for 24 hours. Char ...