change FIAT CROMA 2009 2.G Service Manual

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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an auto-
matic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened. Incorrect fitting of electrical
and electronic accessories can
seriously damage the car. If af-
ter buying the car, you want
to install electric accessories which re-
quire permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hand phone kit, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load re-
quired, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the car is left inactive for
long periods at cold, remove
the battery and store it in a warm
place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
WARNINGIMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% (optical indica-
tor with dark colour without green area
in the middle) for any length of time will
be damaged by sulphation leading to a re-
duction in cranking power.
Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at -10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
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❒If a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and change it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒Tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
space-saver spare wheel;
❒In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same
side of the car so as to not reverse the
direction of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C since the mechanical prop-
erties of the wheels could be im-
paired.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.
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Changing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 18
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Aand
position the blade so that it forms an
angle of 90° with the arm;
❒remove the snap fitted blade Afrom
arm B;
❒fit the new blade and check it is prop-
erly locked into place.Changing the rear window blade
fig. 19
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover Aand remove the arm
from the car, slackening the nut Bthat
fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it cor-
rectly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they should
be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
fig. 18F0L0203m
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
fig. 19F0L0150m
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
For diesel versions, in the case of emergency when original products are not available, lubricants with a minimum performance of
ACEA B4 are acceptable; in this case, optimal engine performance is not guaranteed and it is recommended to have them replaced
with a recommended lubricant as soon as possible at the Fiat Service Network.
The use of products with inferior characteristics compared to ACEA C3 and ACEA B4 could cause damage, not covered by the
guarantee, to the engine.
For particularly rigid climatic conditions ask the Fiat Dealership for the appropriate product from the Seleniarange.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants intervals
Oils for petrol
engines
Oils for diesel
enginesAs per Service
Schedule
As per Service
Schedule SELENIA K P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F603.C07
SELENIA WR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F515.D06
SELENIA WR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F510.D07 Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3.
FIAT 9.55535-S2 qualification.
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40
FIAT 9.55535- N2 qualification.
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-30
Qualification FIAT 9.55535- S1
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Transmission
– Technical data................................ 223
Transporting children safely.............. 112
Trip computer...................................... 36
Turn signals
– control............................................. 63
– cornering lights.............................. 63
– front lamp replacement................ 174
– lane change function..................... 63
– left turn signal warning light ........ 154
– rear lamp replacement................. 176
– right turn signal warning light ..... 154
– side lamp replacement.................. 175
Tyre pressure....................................... 228
Tyres
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– provided ......................................... 227
– snow................................................. 142
– wheel replacement........................ 159
User purchased accessories............ 101
Vehicle inactivity................................. 144
Vehicle lifting......................................... 190
Vehicle refuelling.................................. 103
Vehicle towing...................................... 191
Volumetric protection........................ 15
Warning lights and messages .......... 145
– general warnings............................ 146
Weight................................................... 232
Wheel
– Fix & go automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ......................................... 165– replacement.................................... 159
– spare (characteristics).................. 227
Wheel alignment.................................. 225
Wheel rims
– correct rim reading....................... 226
Wheels and tyres................................. 210
– cold inflating pressure................... 228
– correct rim reading....................... 226
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– rims and tyres................................ 225
– rims and tyres................................ 227
– spare wheel..................................... 225
– wheel alignment............................. 225
Window cleaning................................. 65
Windows (cleaning)............................ 215
Windscreen washer
– control............................................. 65
– liquid level....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid
– level check....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid level................. 205
Windscreen wiper
– brushes............................................ 212
– control............................................. 65
– rain sensor...................................... 66
– sprayers........................................... 213
Windscreen wiper and rear window
wiper brushes.................................... 212 Starting the engine............................... 128
– coasting startup.............................. 159
– heating the just started engine.... 130
– ignition device................................ 17
– procedure for gasoline versions ... 128
– procedure for Multijet versions ... 129
– startup with an auxiliary battery... 158
– turning off the engine................... 130
Steering (characteristics).................... 224
Steering lock......................................... 19
Steering wheel (adjustment).............. 43
Storage box........................................... 76
Sun roof................................................. 78
Sun visor................................................ 77
Suspensions (characteristics)............. 224
Symbols.................................................. 8
T.P.M.S. system
(tyre pressure control).................... 99
Table (seat)........................................... 40
Tachometer.......................................... 20
Technical data....................................... 217
Trailer towing....................................... 139
– assembly diagram........................... 141
– tow hook installation.................... 140
– warnings........................................... 139
Transmission
– automatic transmission failure
warning light................................... 155
– maximum automatic transmission
oil temperature warning light ..... 155
– using the automatic electronic
transmission.................................... 133
– using the manual transmission .... 132
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