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Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and stumble. If you experience these
problems, try another brand of gasoline before consid-
ering service for the vehicle.
CLEAN AIR GASOLINE
Many gasolines are now being blended to contribute to
cleaner air, especially in those areas where air pollution
levels are high. These new blends provide a cleaner
burning fuel and some are referred to as “reformulated
gasoline.”
The manufacturer supports these efforts toward
cleaner air. You can help by using these blends as they
become available.
MMT IN GASOLINE
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gaso-
line blended with MMT provides no performance ad-
vantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reducesspark plug life and reduces emission system perfor-
mance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom-
mends that gasoline without MMT be used in your
vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be
indicated on the gasoline pump; therefore, you should
ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gaso-
line contains MMT.
MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane
rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines
that have these additives will help improve fuel
economy, reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle per-
formance.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should
be avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum
and varnish removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients. These can harm fuel system gasket
and diaphragm materials.
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SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL FOR FLEXIBLE
FUEL VEHICLES (E-85) AND GASOLINE
VEHICLES
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are in-
cluded in SELENIA K POWER fully synthetic engine
oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FIAT Qualification
9.55535-CR1 API SN, ILSAC GF-5. The manufacturer
only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and
meet the requirements of FIAT Qualification 9.55535-
CR1 API SN, ILSAC GF-5 that contain additional re-
quirements, developed during extensive fleet testing,
to provide additional protection for your engine. Use
SELENIA K POWER fully synthetic engine oils or an
equivalent oil meeting the requirements of FIAT Quali-
fication 9.55535-CR1 API SN, ILSAC GF-5.
STARTING
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for
use when ambient temperatures fall below -18°C. In
the range of -18°C to 0°C, you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start,
and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesita-
tions) until the engine is fully warmed up.NOTE:
Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tem-
perature is less than 0°C.
CRUISING RANGE
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per liter than
gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con-
sumption. You can expect your kilometers per liter and
your driving range to decrease by about 30%, com-
pared to gasoline operation.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be
sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol
compatible parts.
Replacing fuel system components with
non-ethanol compatible components
can damage your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than
85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty
in cold starting and may affect drivability.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS LIFE
FIAT has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its
production processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly “eco-compatible”.
To give customers the best possible service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European
Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of their life, FIAT is offering its customers the opportunity of handing
over their vehicle* at the end of its life without incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any
expenses as a result of it having a zero or negative market value.
In all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, only vehicles registered after 1st July 2002 were collected free of
charge, while since 2007 collection has been free of charge irrespective of the year of registration as long as the vehicle
contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, go to one of our Dealerships or FIAT-authorized
collection and scrapping centres.
These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the collection, treatment and recycling of unused
vehicles with respect to the environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from a FIAT or FIAT Commercial Vehicle
Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 3428 0000 or by going on the FIAT website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats and a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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Flooded, Starting . . ..................... .239
Fuel Requirements . . . . .................. .379
Jump Starting . . . . . . . .................. .279
Oil ..........................336, 384, 385
Oil Change Interval . . . ................28, 337
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . ...........332, 334, 337
Oil Selection . . . . ..................... .384
Operation . .......................... .237
Starting . . . .......................... .237
Temperature Gauge . . . . . ..................8
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . ..................337
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . ..................337
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............212
Entry System, Illuminated . . . ..................97
Event Data Recorder . . . . . ..................215
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ .131, 234, 344
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . .................234
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................68
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . ....................92
Exterior Lights . . . . . ...................... .236
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................357
Filler Location Fuel . . . ..................... .190
Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . ..................338
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . ..............90, 340
Engine Oil . . . ........................ .385
Engine Oil Disposal ..................... .338
Flashers Hazard Warning . ...................... .107
Turn Signal . .................... .95, 236, 274
Flash-To-Pass . . ...........................95 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ........................ .383
Engine Oil ........................... .383
Fuel Requirements .................. .381, 382
Maintenance .......................... .383
Replacement Parts ...................... .383
Starting ..............................383
Flooded Engine St

arting ..................... .239
Floor Console ........................... .108
Fluid Capacities .......................... .384
Fluid Leaks ............................. .236
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .................. .352
Brake .............................. .350
Cooling System ........................ .346
Engine Oil ........................... .336
Power Steering ........................ .150
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .............385
Fog Lights ..................... .94, 274, 302, 303
Fog Light Service ...................... .302, 303
Fog Lights, Rear ....................... .278, 303
Folding Rear Seat ....................... .57, 62
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .314
Fuel ............................... .379, 384
Adding ............................. .190
Additives ............................ .380
Conserving ............................29
Diesel ........................... .384, 385
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... .190
Gasoline ............................ .379
Gauge .................................7
Light .................................24
Octane Rating ..................... .379, 385
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License . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................307
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . ............94
Low Fuel ............................7,24
LowTire .............................275
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........273
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............96
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............96
Park ............................... .301
Passing ...............................95
Reading ...............................96
RearFog ..........................278, 303
Rear Servicing . ........................ .305
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .305
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .276
Service .......................... .300, 301
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ......273
Side Marker .......................... .301
Side Repeater . . . ...................... .304
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........151, 275
Traction Control . . . .................... .147
Turn Signal ...............95, 236, 274, 301, 305
Vanity Mirror ...........................69
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......273
Load Floor, Cargo ........................ .132
Loading Vehicle Tires ................................366
Locks . ................................ .119
Automatic Door . . . . . . . .................121
Auto Unlock ......................... .121
Child Protection . . . . . . ..................121
Door .............................. .119
Power Door . . . . . . . . . ..................120
Steering Wheel ..........................20 Low Tire Pressure System
................... .151
Lubrication, Body ......................... .341
LuggageRack(RoofRack)................... .137
Lug Nuts .............................. .282
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .338
Maintenance, General ...................... .335
Maintenance Pr

ocedures .................... .335
Maintenance Schedule . . . ................... .321
Maintenance, Sunroof ...................... .119
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .........273
Manual Transaxle ......................... .354
Fluid Level Check ...................... .354
Lubricant Selection ..................... .354
Manual Transmission ....................... .245
Frequency of Fluid Change .................354
Lubricant Selection ..................... .354
Map/Reading Lights ..........................96
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .301
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................... .350
Mini-Trip Computer .........................30
Mirrors............................. .66, 106
Automatic Dimming ......................66
Electric Powered .........................67
Electric Remote .........................67
Exterior Folding .........................68
Heated ...............................69
Outside ...............................66
Rearview ..............................66
Vanity ................................69
Mode Fuel Saver .............................29
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle .................5
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................11
Sentry Key Programming ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement . . . ...................12
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .273
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . ..................313
Shoulder Belts ........................... .194
Side Repeater Lights . . . . ................... .304
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................66
Signals, Turn ................... .95, 236, 274, 305
Snow Chains (Tire Chains). . ..................378
SnowTires..............................372
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . ...................167
Sound Systems (Radio) . . ................... .167
Spare Tire ....................... .284, 374, 375
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . ...................... .385
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . .................... .385
Oil ................................ .385
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................103
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . ...................7
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................237
Cold Weather . ....................... .239
Engine Fails to Start . . . .................. .239
Starting and Operating ..................... .237
Starting Procedures . . . . ................... .237
Steering Column Controls . . . .....................95
Column Lock . . . . .......................64
Power .............................. .150
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . ..................64
Wheel, Heated . . ........................65
Wheel Lock . . . . ........................20
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . ...................64 Steering Wheel Audio Controls
................167
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .167
Storage ................................ .359
Storage, Vehicle ............................89
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .314
Sunglasses Storage ........................ .106
SunRoof............................... .117
Sunroof Maintenance ...................... .119
Sun Visor Extension .........................6 9
Supplement
al Restraint System - Airbag ...........205
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .149
System, Navigation (Uconnect® gps) .............166
Tachometer ...............................7
Taillights ............................... .305
Telescoping Steering Column ...................64
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...............8
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .................... .133
Tilt Steering Column ........................64
Time Delay, Headlight ........................93
Tire and Loading Information Placard .............366
Tire Markings ........................... .361
Tires.............................. .236, 369
Aging (Life of Tires) ..................... .376
Air Pressure .......................... .369
Chains .............................. .378
Compact Spare ........................ .374
General Information .................... .369
High Speed ........................... .371
Inflation Pressures ...................... .370
LifeofTires ...........................376
Load Capacity ......................... .366
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............151
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Replacement . . ....................... .377
Rotation . . . . . . . . . ................... .359
Safety ........................... .361, 369
Sizes ............................... .362
SnowTires ............................372
Spare Tire ........................... .284
Spinning . . . . . . ....................... .375
Trailer Towing ........................ .264
Tread Wear Indicators ................... .376
Tire Safety Information . .................... .361
Tire Service Kit .......................... .293
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . ............262
To Open Hood .......................... .136
Towing . ............................... .258
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . .................318
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............262
Recreational .......................... .270
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................262
Towing Eyes ............................ .315
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . ............270
Traction . . . . . . ......................... .256
Traction Control ......................... .144
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . ............149
Trailer Towing ........................... .258
Cooling System Tips . . . . .................269
Hitches ............................. .269
Minimum Requirements . . . . ...............263
Tips ............................... .268
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................262
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............265
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . .............262
Trailer Weight . . . ........................ .262Transaxle
Manual ............................. .354
Transmission Automatic ........................ .246, 351
Filter ............................... .354
Fluid ............................... .354
Man

ual ............................. .245
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .14
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . .13, 14
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..........13
Transporting Pets ......................... .233
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .376
Trip Odometer .......................... .275
Turn Signals ....................... .95, 274, 305
UCI Connector .......................... .189
Uconnect® Screen Activated Features ...................31
Underhood Fuses ......................... .310
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....189
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .379
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................197
Upholstery Care ......................... .357
Vanity Mirrors .............................69
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............360
Vehicle Loading .......................... .366
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ............16
Vehicle Storage ........................ .89, 359
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System)...............................168
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .337
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Notes
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - Service EngineeringLargo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)Print n. 530.02.337 - 09/2014 - Edition 1