This comprehensive workshop manual provides a wealth of information for maintaining and repairing your 2000-2001 Fiat Marea and Marea Weekend. It covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you have the knowledge and guidance to tackle various tasks. Delve into the intricacies of engine overhaul and rebuilding, gain insights into brake systems, learn how to service the sunroof, and master the critical timing belt replacement procedure. The manual also features troubleshooting and diagnostics sections, including computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, to help you pinpoint and address any issues. With detailed wiring diagrams and a comprehensive understanding of computer diagnostic codes, you'll be equipped to handle electrical and electronic problems. Explore the nuances of engine performance, front end alignment, and suspension maintenance. The manual also provides guidance on transmission removal and installation, air conditioning service procedures, and transmission in-car servicing techniques. You'll find valuable information on firing orders, detailed specifications for each covered model, factory maintenance schedules, serpentine belt routing diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for brake and timing belt servicing. Additionally, the manual covers driving concerns, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, repair procedures, complete wiring diagrams, hundreds of illustrations, and vacuum diagrams. With this manual as your trusted resource, you can confidently perform a wide array of maintenance and repair tasks on your Fiat Marea or Marea Weekend.

The Fiat Marea, a compact car introduced in 1998 and produced until 2002, marked a significant shift in Fiat's design language and engineering approach. It was a departure from the earlier, more angular designs, opting for a softer, more rounded aesthetic. The Marea featured a spacious cabin, comfortable seats, and a well-designed dashboard, aiming to offer a comfortable and practical driving experience. Despite sharing its platform with the Lancia K, the Marea was engineered to deliver a more family-oriented feel. It was available in various trim levels, offering a range of engine options, from the economical 1.6 liter petrol to the powerful 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel. The Marea's success was not limited to its standard saloon form; it also gave rise to the Marea Weekend, a wagon version that further emphasized practicality and versatility. Launched alongside the standard Marea, the Marea Weekend featured a spacious and adaptable cargo area, boasting increased practicality and storage capacity compared to its saloon counterpart. The Marea Weekend's design cleverly integrated the rear window into the tailgate, allowing for easier access to the spacious cargo area. The Marea Weekend was available with the same engine options as the saloon, ensuring a balance between performance and fuel efficiency. While it might not have been as popular as the saloon version, the Marea Weekend offered a unique blend of practicality and style, catering to those seeking a more versatile compact car. Both the Marea saloon and Weekend were praised for their comfortable ride, spacious interiors, and well-rounded performance, making them popular choices in the European market. However, the Marea faced stiff competition from other established players in the compact car segment, ultimately leading to its discontinuation in 2002.