oil level FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the
boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in
town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as
soon as they are no longer used. These accessories
lower air penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up
to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly
affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on
average up to +20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km
(for example about 15,000 km) the following yearly
inspection programme is provided:
❒check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
required (including the spare wheel);
❒check lighting system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights,
passenger compartment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen/washer
(nozzles/and blade position regulation)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc;
❒check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever
cleanness and lubrication;
❒check battery charge;
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒replace pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top
up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine
oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products,
designed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
IMPORTANT When topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they are all
incompatible with one another
and could seriously damage the
car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke
while working in the engine
compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery -
5 Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid
F0H0206m1.2 16V and 1.4 16Vversions
F0H0259m1.4 8V versions (where provided)

ENGINE OIL
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about 5) after the engine has stopped,
with the car parked on level ground.
Check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The interval between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to about
one litre of oil.
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the MIN mark, add oil through the
filler neck, until reaching the MAX mark. Oil level shall never exceed the
MAX mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals that the oil level is above the
MAX mark, contact Fiat Dealership to have the correct level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the engine turn over
for a few seconds and wait a few minutes after turning it off before you
check the level.
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F0H0208m
F0H0209mF0H0326m
1.2 16V - 1.4 16V versions
1.3 Multijet versions 1.9 Multijet versions
F0H0258m1.4 8V versions (where provided)

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EBD (electronic brake force
distributor) ................................. 137
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside 12-221
Engine
– fuel feed ................................. 292
– identification code ............... 289
– injection/ignition ................. 178
– technical data ....................... 290
Engine compartment ................ 265
Engine coolant gauge................. 26
Engine coolant level ................ 269
Engine oil
– checking level........................ 267
– consumption ......................... 268
– technical specifications ....... 301
Environment (protection)........ 150
EOBD (system) ......................... 140
External lights ............................. 100
Fiat CODE (system) ............... 5
Fix &Go (tyre repair kit) ......... 225
Flashing the headlights ............. 101
Fluids and lubricants ................ 301
Follow me home (device) ....... 102
FPS (fuel cut-off switch) .......... 116Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................. 243
– control button ...................... 114
Fuel
– consumption ......................... 303
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 116
– level gauge ............................ 25
Fuel cut-off switch ..................... 116
Fuel filler cap............................... 149
Fuses ............................................. 248
Gearbox (use). .......................... 182
Glass/can holders ....................... 119
Handbrake ................................. 181
Hazard lights
– control .................................. 114
Head restraints ......................... 76
Headlights ................................... 136
(electric adjusting device) ..... 136
Heated rear window ............... 87
Heating and ventilation............. 82
Identification data .................... 287
Ignition switch ........................... 20
In an emergency ........................ 220
Instrument panel ....................... 24Instruments ................................. 25
Interior equipment ................... 117
Interior fittings
– current socket ...................... 121
– glass / can holder ................. 119
– magnetic card/ticket slots .. 120
– oddment compartments .... 118
– rear CD compartment
with glass/can holder .......... 120
– roof bracket .......................... 120
– roof console.......................... 119
– upper oddment
compartments ...................... 117
Interiors ...................................... 284
Isofix ............................................. 166
Jack .............................................. 232
Jacking the car ............................ 255
Key kit and door locking ........ 7
Light control buttons ............. 11
Load limiters ............................... 157
Lubricants (specifications)........ 301
Magnetic card/ticket slots ...... 120
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 241