Fiat Tipo 1989 User Manual

Covers essential safety advice for working on the vehicle, including proper lifting and general workshop practices.

Details personal safety measures, including gloves, and lists hazards like fire, petrol fumes, and toxic liquids.

Addresses safety precautions for the electrical system, including battery handling and materials like asbestos.

Provides guidance on workshop safety, including fire safety, and environmental considerations for waste disposal.

Explains manual and remote locking systems, including door locks, childproof locks, and remote unit operation.

Describes ignition switch functions, dashboard indicators, steering lock, and the electronic check panel.

Details operation of vehicle lights and checks for engine oil and coolant levels.

Covers the operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including climate control settings.

Provides detailed instructions for using air conditioning, climate control, and defrosting features.

Details the operation of headlights, fog lights, direction indicators, and windscreen wiper/washer controls.

Explains adjustments for the steering wheel, front seats, and legroom.

Details mirror adjustment, electric window operation, and air bag safety.

Explains interior light operation and the controls for the sunroof.

Details how to open the bonnet and access the luggage compartment.

Provides procedures for changing a wheel and emergency engine starting, including safety advice.

Provides a chronological overview of significant model developments and introductions for Tipo and Tempra.

Lists vital statistics for Tipo and Tempra models, including engine capacities and tyre pressures.

Details fluid capacities and presents essential service data, including engine specifications and spark plug types.

Contains detailed engine specifications for repair purposes, covering bore, stroke, and piston dimensions.

Provides specifications for the cooling system, including thermostat opening temperatures and pressure cap ratings.

Lists brake specifications, including disc thickness, and chassis settings like camber and toe-in.

Details the torque settings for various engine components, crucial for correct assembly and repair.

Provides torque specifications for power unit mounting and gearbox assembly, ensuring proper fitment.

Lists torque settings for exhaust components and the braking system, including brake caliper and hose connections.

Details torque specifications for steering and suspension components, essential for safe operation.

Explains how to find and interpret vehicle identification numbers, including chassis and engine codes.

Outlines essential checks for the MOT test, covering interior, exterior, and lighting systems.

Details MOT inspection requirements for brakes, suspension, and steering components.

Covers MOT checks related to bodywork structure, wheels, and tyre condition, including tread depth.

Provides information on exhaust emissions standards and the procedures for emissions testing.

Provides instructions on using the chapter and introduces recommended service intervals for Fiat vehicles.

Explains the service interval key and lists routine maintenance checks for the vehicle's engine and systems.

Illustrates engine bay layouts for petrol and diesel engines and details specific checks like oil level and fluid top-ups.

Details checks for the cooling system, including coolant level and anti-freeze, and brake fluid checks.

Covers checks for the vehicle's battery, including disconnection procedures, and electrical system safety.

Guides on checking and replacing vehicle bulbs, including headlamps, indicators, and rear lights.

Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing various vehicle bulbs, including front and rear lighting units.

Explains how to check and replace interior lights and provides details on fuse identification and replacement.

Lists fuse locations and specifications for various circuits, including air conditioning and radiator fans.

Provides a step-by-step guide for changing the engine oil and filter, including safety precautions.

Details procedures for checking coolant level and valve clearances, with important safety notes.

Covers checks for the cooling system, including fan operation, and ventilation system adjustments.

Details procedures for checking the cooling system and changing the engine coolant, with safety warnings.

Explains how to check the timing belt and camshaft timing belt, including important notes on their condition.

Guides on checking spark plug condition and performing spark plug replacement for optimal engine performance.

Covers checks and replacement procedures for ignition system components like distributors and ignition coils.

Explains different ignition system types and provides detailed steps for checking and maintaining the distributor.

Covers setting Top Dead Centre (TDC) timing and performing checks on engine components like the flywheel and timing belt.

Discusses emission control systems, including catalytic converters and lambda sensors, and their associated checks.

Details fuel system types and provides instructions for carburettor removal and refitting.

Covers petrol fuel injection unit procedures and changing the diesel air filter.

Explains how to adjust the carburettor choke cable and the accelerator cable for optimal performance.

Details procedures for diesel engines, including fuel pump replacement and fuel system checks.

Covers replacement of the electric fuel pump and removal of the fuel tank.

Details procedures for hot air/thermo-valves and the replacement of the Lambda sensor.

Explains the fuel evaporation system and covers exhaust system removal and refitting.

Provides procedures for turbocharger replacement and overall diesel engine removal and refitting.

Details the removal and refitting process for the diesel injection pump.

Covers diesel injector procedures and the process of bleeding the diesel fuel system.

Explains the vehicle's suspension systems and their components.

Details steering wheel removal and track rod balljoint replacement procedures.

Covers replacement of steering rack gaiters and the steering rack itself.

Details procedures for power steering pump and lower wishbone replacement.

Covers the removal and refitting of front and rear anti-roll bars for suspension tuning.

Details procedures for power steering pump and lower wishbone replacement.

Provides detailed steps for replacing front wheel bearings, ensuring smooth wheel rotation.

Covers rear shock absorber replacement and front wheel bearing checks and replacement.

Details the procedure for replacing the front hub assembly.

Continues the steps for front hub replacement, including bearing checks and correct fitting.

Provides instructions for replacing rear wheel bearings, ensuring proper wheel mounting.

Continues the rear wheel bearing replacement steps, focusing on fitting and torque specifications.

Covers replacement of hubs and springs, including important safety information.

Explains the Fiat brake system and provides steps for front brake pad replacement.

Details procedures for front brake caliper replacement and front brake disc replacement.

Covers replacement of rear brake shoes and the rear wheel cylinder.

Provides steps for replacing rear brake pads and the rear brake caliper.

Details the procedure for replacing the rear brake discs.

Explains how to replace the master cylinder and procedures for brake bleeding.

Details replacement procedures for ABS system components like RPM sensors and the ABS control unit.

Covers the replacement of flexible and metal brake hoses for system integrity.

Covers the replacement of flexible and metal brake hoses for system integrity.

Details the replacement of handbrake cables, ensuring proper parking brake operation.

Focuses on checking the tightness of brake caliper and disc mounting bolts.

Covers brake bleeding procedures and checks for the master cylinder.

Details checks for the ABS system and brake lines, ensuring safety and proper function.

Explains the brake pressure regulating valve and replacement of ABS sensors.

Covers RPM sensor checks and general brake system checks for safe operation.

Details the replacement of flexible and metal brake hoses for system integrity.

Provides procedures for brake bleeding and checking brake fluid levels.

Details checks for brake calipers and discs, ensuring proper braking performance.

Covers checks for rear brake shoes and the rear wheel cylinder.

Details checks for brake pads and calipers, ensuring proper braking performance.

Covers checks for brake fluid levels and the master cylinder's condition.

Provides procedures for brake bleeding and the replacement of the pressure regulating valve.

Details checks for the ABS system and brake lines, ensuring safety and proper function.

Explains the brake pressure regulating valve and replacement of ABS sensors.

Covers RPM sensor checks and general brake system checks for safe operation.

Details the replacement of flexible and metal brake hoses for system integrity.

Provides procedures for brake bleeding and checking brake fluid levels.

Details checks for brake calipers and discs, ensuring proper braking performance.

Covers checks for rear brake shoes and the rear wheel cylinder.

Details checks for brake pads and calipers, ensuring proper braking performance.

Covers checks for brake fluid levels and the master cylinder's condition.

Details ignition component positions and the procedure for replacing the ignition coil.

Provides steps for removing and refitting the distributor, a key ignition system component.

Covers checks for ignition systems, including sensors like the TDC and RPM sensors.

Details the removal and refitting procedures for the alternator and starter motor.

Covers the replacement of windscreen wiper motors and washer pumps.

Details replacement procedures for the washer pump and rear light clusters.

Covers replacement of repeater indicators and various other lights like number plate and interior lights.

Details replacement of the fuel sender unit and hot air/thermo-valve systems.

Covers diesel glow plug checks/replacement and window control operations.

Details fuel system types and provides instructions for carburettor removal and refitting.

Covers diesel carburettor procedures and petrol fuel injection unit operations.

Details fuel injection system checks and carburettor adjustments for optimal performance.

Explains how to adjust the carburettor choke cable and the accelerator cable for optimal performance.

Details mechanical fuel pump replacement and fuel tank procedures.

Details procedures for hot air/thermo-valves and the replacement of the Lambda sensor.

Explains the fuel evaporation system and covers exhaust system removal and refitting.

Details procedures for turbocharger and intercooler removal and refitting.

Details the removal and refitting process for the diesel injection pump.

Covers timing belt procedures and various engine checks, including timing and belt tension.

Covers diesel injector procedures and the process of bleeding the diesel fuel system.

Explains the vehicle's suspension systems and their components.

Details steering wheel removal and track rod balljoint replacement procedures.

Covers replacement of steering rack gaiters and the steering rack itself.

Details procedures for power steering pump and lower wishbone replacement.

Covers the removal and refitting of front and rear anti-roll bars for suspension tuning.

Details procedures for power steering pump and lower wishbone replacement.

Provides detailed steps for replacing front wheel bearings, ensuring smooth wheel rotation.

Covers rear shock absorber replacement and front wheel bearing checks and replacement.

Details the procedure for replacing the front hub assembly.

Continues the steps for front hub replacement, including bearing checks and correct fitting.

Provides instructions for replacing rear wheel bearings, ensuring proper wheel mounting.

Continues the rear wheel bearing replacement steps, focusing on fitting and torque specifications.

Covers replacement of hubs and springs, including important safety information.

Covers bonnet removal/refitting and the bonnet locking mechanism replacement.

Details radiator grille removal and Tempra tailgate lock mechanism procedures.

Covers Tempra boot lid lock mechanism removal and interior trim procedures.

Details the removal and refitting of front and rear bumpers.

Covers door panel and interior trim procedures for early and late models.

Details door panel procedures and checks for window mechanisms.

Covers door handle and lock mechanism adjustments and checks.

Details door striker adjustment and checks for door hinges.

Covers sun roof removal and front seat procedures, including safety first precautions.

Details seat belt buckle operation and front seat removal procedures.

Covers rear seat removal and headrest removal procedures.

Explains spark plug conditions, causes of issues, and recommends appropriate lubricants for Fiat Tipo/Tempra.

Provides a key to wiring diagram symbols and an introduction to the wiring diagrams for Tipo and Tempra.

Lists various electrical components and their corresponding wiring diagram references.

Presents wiring diagram 1 for starter, electronic injection, and charging systems.

Provides wiring diagrams 2 and 3 covering engine systems for various petrol and diesel models.

Presents wiring diagram 4 for the 1372 I.e. model, covering starting, ignition, and charging systems.

Presents wiring diagram 5 for the 1580 I.e. model, covering starting, ignition, and charging systems.

Provides wiring diagrams 6 and 7 for diesel and engine systems, including lighting and ignition.

Presents wiring diagram 8 for UK models, covering parking lights, dim/dipped headlights, and instrument panel lighting.

Provides wiring diagrams 9 and 10 for windscreen wiper and washer systems.

Presents wiring diagram 11 for rear fog lights, brake lights, and indicators.

Provides wiring diagrams 12 and 13 covering direction indicators and engine cooling systems.

Presents wiring diagrams 14 and 15 for engine cooling, interior ventilation, and radio provisions.

Provides wiring diagram 16 for petrol and diesel engine systems, including cooling and ventilation.

Presents wiring diagrams 17 and 18 for fuel, brake fluid level, and clock circuits.

Provides wiring diagrams 19 and 20 for fuel level and reserve warning lights.

Presents wiring diagrams 21 and 22 for fuel, brake fluid, and clock systems.

Provides wiring diagrams 23 and 24 for turbocharging and windscreen wiper/washer systems.

Presents wiring diagrams 25 and 26 for electric windows and headlight washer systems.

Provides wiring diagrams 27 and 28 for electric windows and headlight washer systems.

Presents wiring diagrams 29 and 30 for electrically adjustable mirrors and door lock systems.