engine coolant FIAT GRANDE PUNTO ACTUAL 2015 1.G Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Versions with digital display
ASpeedometer
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EDigital display
Versions with multifunction display
ASpeedometer
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display
F0M0535m
fig. 10
F0M0536mfig. 11
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 14
This shows the amount of fuel left in
the tank.
Etank empty.
Ffull tank.
The reserve warning light Aturns on to
indicate that approximately 7 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam-
age the catalyst.
See the description in the “Refuelling”
paragraph.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E
and warning light Awill blink to indicate
a fault in the system. If this happens, go
to a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 15
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and starts working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50 °C.
Under normal usage, the needle should
hover around the middle of the scale ac-
cording to the working conditions.
CLow engine coolant temperature.
HHigh engine coolant temperature.Warning light Bmay light up (and a mes-
sage on the multifunctional display may ap-
pear in certain versions) to indicate that
the coolant fluid temperature is too high;
in this case, stop the engine and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 14F0M0407mfig. 15F0M0408m
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a long drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes
fuel and is especially damaging to tur-
bocharged engines.WARMING UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly at medium revs, and ac-
celerate smoothly;
❒do not demand maximum performance
for the first few kilometres. Wait until
the engine coolant gauge starts moving.
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the
engine has been started, so
you need to apply much more force
than usual to the brake pedal and
steering wheel.
Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fu-
el to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 124
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 124
AIRBAG FAULT ................................................................... 125
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................ 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 126
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE -
EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL ............................................... 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAULT ............................................................... 127
DOOR OPEN ....................................................................... 127
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 127
EBD FAULT ........................................................................... 127
INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 128
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (EOBD)
(petrol versions) ................................................................... 128
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED .......... 129
ABS FAULT ........................................................................... 129
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 129
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED ........................................... 129
GLOW PLUG HEATING ................................................... 130
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAULT .................................... 130WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ............................................... 130
FIAT CODE CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT .... 131
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT .............................................. 131
REAR FOG LAMPS .............................................................. 131
GENERIC WARNING ........................................................ 131
DPF CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 132
ESP SYSTEM FAULT ............................................................ 132
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 132
HILL HOLDER FAULT ....................................................... 132
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ...... 133
FOLLOW ME HOME .......................................................... 133
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................ 133
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 133
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 133
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON ... 133
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............................................. 133
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................. 134
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 134
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 134
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 134
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AIRBAG FAULT
(red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if
there is a failure in the airbag system.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
¬If the warning light ¬does
not turn on when turning the
key to MAR or stays on during car
travel, there may be a failure in the
restraint systems. If this is the case,
the airbags or pretensioners may not
be deployed in an accident or, in a
minor number of cases, they may be
deployed incorrectly. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the
system checked before driving off.
WARNING
A problem with the warning
light
¬(light off) is indicat-
ed by the warning light
“, which in-
dicates the front passenger airbag is
deactivated, flashing for more than
the usual four seconds.
WARNING
OVERHEATED ENGINE
COOLANT (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒when driving normally: stop the car,
switch off the engine and check that the
water level in the reservoir is not be-
low the MIN mark. If it is not, wait for
a few minutes for the engine to cool
down then slowly and carefully open
the cap, top-up with coolant and check
that the level is between the MIN and
MAX marks. Also visually check for
leaks. Should the warning light turn on
again at the next start-up, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
EXHAUSTED ENGINE
OIL
(only Multijet versions with
DPF - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR
(ON), the warning light switches on and
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on
constantly (for versions/markets, where
provided) along with the message on the
display when the system detects that en-
gine oil pressure is low.
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If the warning light vturns on when the vehicle is
travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play) stop the engine immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
❒if the vehicle is used under de-
manding conditions (e.g. towing
trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow
down and, if the light stays on, stop the
car. Stop for 2 or 3 minutes with the
engine running and slightly accelerated
to assist better coolant circulation.
Then switch the engine off. Check cor-
rect fluid level as described above.
IMPORTANT On particularly demanding
journeys, it is advisable to keep the engine
on and slightly accelerated for a few min-
utes before switching it off.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
out as soon as the engine is started (with
the engine idling, a brief delay can be ex-
pected).
If the warning light comes on, either per-
manently or intermittently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
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Exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following
ways, depending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning
light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil
is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the en-
gine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the above mentioned
modes, until the oil is changed. A specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) in ad-
dition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not
mean that the car is defective but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary
to change the oil as a result of regular ve-
hicle use.
Note that engine oil is exhausted faster
under the following circumstances:
– use of the vehicle prevalently for city dri-
ving, requiring more frequent regenera-
tion of DPF
– use of the vehicle for short drives, in
which the engine does not have time to
reach its regular operating temperature
– repeated interruption of the regenera-
tion process, signalled by the DPF warn-
ing light coming on.
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If the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil
and oil filter must be changed every 12 months.
Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust gas emissions
Check battery charge status and possibly recharg
Replace air filter cartridge
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check condition of timing belt
Check engine management system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Replace spark plugs
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, idling for a long
time, dusty areas) or in any case every 5 years.
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Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot lights, passenger
compartment lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear
window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, and the cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Check exhaust fumes/emissions
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belts
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis-
tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
❒ driving in towns and cities;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-
cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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fig. 1 – 1.2 (EURO 4) and 1.4 8Vversions
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
inflammable gases and vapours may
be present, constituting a fire risk.
WARNING
When topping up, take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are not
interchangeable and could se-
riously damage the car.
1. Engine coolant
2. Battery
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
F0M0418m
fig. 1a - 1.2 (EURO 5) versionsF0M0531m
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