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NOTE:Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or
nails) from the tire.
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The
Deflated Tire:
• Always start the engine before turning ON the Tire Service Kit.
NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the
parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
• After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1)
through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in
the tire.
If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0
– 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the Tire Service Kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from
the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of
debris. Reconnect the Sealant Hose (6) to the valve
stem. Check that the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the
Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode. Press the
Power Button (4) to turn On the Tire Service Kit. 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt
power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if
available. Make sure the engine is running before
turning ON the Tire Service Kit.
3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previ- ous use. Call for assistance.
NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode
and the pump is operating, air will dispense from the
Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the
Sealant Hose (6):
1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose (typically takes 30 - 70
seconds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant
Hose (6), the Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as
4.8 Bar. The Pressure Gauge (3) will decrease
quickly from approximately 4.8 Bar to the actual tire
pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.
2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.
Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire
to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label
on the driver-side latch pillar (recommended pres-
sure). Check the tire pressure by looking at the
Pressure Gauge (3).
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or
2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission),
while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least
amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or
racing the engine.
NOTE:Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode, before rocking the ve-
hicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Knowing Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the "ESC
Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles.This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 24 km/h, or drivetrain
damage may result .
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too
fast may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin
the wheels above 48 km/h while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a dis-
abled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
TowingCondi- tion Wheels
OFF the Ground FWD MODELS MANUAL
TRANSMISSION FWD MODELS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION AWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE • Transmission in NEUTRAL
• Ignition in ACC or ON/RUN
position If transmission is oper-
able:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• Ignition in ACC or
ON/RUN position
• 40 km/h max speed
• 24 kilometers max distance NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift
or Dolly
To w Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD OK
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to pre-
vent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and
other equipment designed for this purpose, following
equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety
chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
device to main structural members of the vehicle, not
to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws
regarding vehicles under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Shift
Lever Override" in this section for instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for
towing.
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•Do not use sling type equipment when
towing.Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
• Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result .
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON/RUN
position, not in the LOCK/OFF position.
WITHOUT THE KEY FOB
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. Flatbed towing is
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, wheel lift towing equip-
ment may be used. Rear towing (with the front wheels
on the ground) is not allowed, as transmission damage
will occur. If rear towing is the only alternative, the
front wheels must be placed on a towing dolly. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) MODELS
The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels
OFF
the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) MODELS —
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle
with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Your vehicle may also be towed in the forward direc-
tion, with all four wheels on the ground, the transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL, and the ignition in the ACC or
ON/RUN position. If the transmission is not operative,
the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels OFF
the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or
wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
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Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe en-
gine and/or transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) MODELS —
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle
with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 24 km.
• The towing speed must not exceed 40 km/h. If the transmission is not operable, or the ve-
hicle must be towed faster than 40 km/h or
farther than 24 km, it must be towed with the
front wheels OFF the ground (using a flatbed
truck, towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with
the front wheels raised).
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
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Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary, check TIREKIT expiration date (if
provided). ••••••••••
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.). ••••••••••
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.). ••••••••••
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness. • • • • ••••••
Using diagnosis socket, check operation of engine
management systems, emissions and (where
provided) engine oil deterioration. ••••••••••
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade
position/wear. •••••
Check operation of windshield washer system
and adjust jets if necessary. •••••
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages. •••••
Check the parking brake lever stroke and adjust
it, if necessary. (Manual Transmission Only) ••••••••••
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Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust
- fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.). ••••••••••
Check the front suspension, tie rods, CV joints
and replace if necessary •••••
Visually check the condition and wear of the
front disc brake pads. ••••••••••
Visually check the condition and wear of the rear
disc brake pads. ••••••••••
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive
belt(s). ••
Replace auxiliary drive belt(s). (##) •
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. •
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (*).
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s). (***) •
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine). (**) • • • • •
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). (**) •
Replace air cleaner cartridge. (#) • • • • •
Change brake fluid. • • • • •
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Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid (for
versions/markets, where provided). •
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid (for
versions/markets, where provided). •
Replace cabin filter. (#) ◦•◦ • ◦ •◦•◦•
Flush and replace the engine coolant. •
◦Recommend replacement.
(#) The air cleaner cartridge must be changed every
15,000 km if used in dusty areas.
(##)
Non-dusty/normal areas: advised maximum mileage
120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be
replaced every 6 years. Dusty areas and/or demanding use
(cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised
maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage,
the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(*)The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out
when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed 1 year.
(**) The spark plug change is km based only, yearly
intervals do not apply.
(***) Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s) at 75,000 km or 5 years if using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
• engine coolant;
• brake fluid;
• power steering fluid;
• windshield washer fluid level;
• tire inflation pressure and condition;
• operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
• operation of windshield washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
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Every3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level and automatic transmission fluid level
(four-speed automatic only).
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
• towing a trailer or caravan;
• dusty roads;
• short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub- zero outside temperatures;
• engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long periods of idleness.
You should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
• check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
• check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanli- ness and lubrication of linkage;
• visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
• check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro- lyte); • visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
• check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE
To help you have the best driving experience possible,
the manufacturer has identified the specific vehicle
maintenance service intervals that are required to keep
your vehicle operating properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these mainte-
nance intervals be performed at your selling dealer. The
technicians at your dealership know your vehicle best,
and have access to factory trained information, genuine
FIAT parts, and specially designed electronic and me-
chanical tools that can help prevent future costly re-
pairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be performed
as indicated in this section.
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Visually inspect the
condition of timing belt.••
Visually inspect the
condition of accessory drive
belt(s).
••
Replace the timing belt (#).
Replace auxiliary drive belts
(#).
Change engine oil and
replace oil filter (*).
Change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter
(for versions/markets, where
provided) (**).
•
Replace fuel filter (***). • • •
Replace engine air filter (or
at least change every 2
years) (##).
•••
Change brake fluid. • • • • •
Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid (for
versions/markets, where
provided).
••
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