low FIAT FULLBACK 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

REPLACEMENT OF
LAMP BULBS
350) 351) 352) 353) 354) 355) 356) 357) 358) 359) 360)
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the
lamp is off. Do not touch the glass part
of the new bulb with your bare fingers;
the skin oil left on the glass will
evaporate when the bulb gets hot and
the vapour will condense on the
reflector and dim the surface.
NOTE If you are unsure of how to carry
out the work as required, we
recommend you to consult a specialist.
Be careful not to scratch the vehicle
body when removing a lamp and lens.
When it rains, or when the vehicle has
been washed, the inside of the lens
sometimes becomes foggy.This is the same phenomenon as when
window glass mists up on a humid day,
and does not indicate a functional
problem. When the lamp is switched
on, the heat will remove the fog.
However, if water gathers inside the
lamp, we recommend you to have the
lamp checked.
Bulb location and capacity
When replacing a bulb, be sure to use a
new bulb of the same type, wattage,
and colour. If you install a different bulb,
the bulb could malfunction or fail to
come on and could lead to a vehicle
fire.
Outside
Front
Except for vehicles with high
intensity discharge headlamps
1. Position lamps: 5 W (W5W)
2. Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W
(PY21W/P21W)3. Headlamps, high/low beam:
60/55 W (H4)
4. Type 1 Front fog lamps: 35 W (H8)
Daytime running lamps: 13 W (P13W)
Type 2 Daytime running lamps: 13 W
(P13W)
5. Side turn-signal lamps (on fender) *1,
*2: 5W
6. Side turn-signal lamps (on outside
rear view mirror) *1
Vehicles with high intensity
discharge headlamps
1. Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W
(PY21W)
2. Position lamps/Daytime running
lamps
3. Headlamps, high/low beam: 25 W
(D5S)
4. Front fog lamps: 19 W (H16)
5. Side turn-signal lamps (on fender) *1,
*2: 5W
6. Side turn-signal lamps (on outside
rear view mirror) *1
*1: if so equipped.
*2: Have the lamps bulbs replaced at a
Fiat Dealership.
Codes in parentheses indicate bulb
types.
NOTE It is not possible to repair or
replace only the bulb for the side
turn-signal lamp (on fender). Check with
a Fiat Dealership when the lamp need
to be repaired or replaced.
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Rear
1. High-mounted stop lamp
2. Tail and stop lamps: 21/5 W
(P21/5W)
3. Rear turn-signal lamps: 21 W
(PY21W)
4. Rear fog lamp (driver’s side): 21W
(P21W) Reversing lamps: 21 W (P21W)
5. Licence plate lamps: 5 W (W5W)
Codes in parentheses indicate bulb
types.The following lamps uses LEDs rather
than bulbs. For repair and replacement,
contact a Fiat dealership.
Side turn-signal lamps (on outside
rear view mirror)
Position lamps (Vehicles with high
intensity discharge headlamps)
Daytime running lamps (Vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlamps)
High-mounted stop lamp
Inside
1. Rear room lamp: 8 W
2. Front room & map lamps*: 7.5 W
3. Glove box lamp: 1.4 W
Headlamps (halogen bulb)
1. When replacing the bulb on the right
side of the vehicle, remove the clamps
(A) of the air cleaner filter and move the
upper cover (B) towards the rear of the
vehicle.Straight arrow direction indicates
the front of the vehicle
NOTE When moving the upper cover
towards the rear of the vehicle, remove
the harness from the air cleaner hooks
(C).
Straight arrow direction indicates
the front of the vehicle
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Rear room lamp — Type 2
1. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver into the notch of the lens
and pry gently to remove it. Remove the
bulb from the lamp holder.
NOTE Wrap a piece of cloth around the
tip of the screwdriver in order to avoid
scratching the lens.
2. To install the bulb, perform the
removal steps in reverse.NOTE When installing the lens, fit the
two tabs on one side of the lens into
the holes on the vehicle side before
fitting the two tabs on the opposite side
of the lens into the holes on the vehicle
side.
Glove box lamp
Have the glove box lamp bulb replaced
at a Fiat dealership.
WARNING
350)Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF
SCALDING!
351)Only replace the bulb when the
engine is off and the vehicle is in a safe
position that does not cause danger to the
traffic and allows for a safe replacement.
Also ensure that the engine is cold, to
prevent the risk of burns.352)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas; in the case of breakage they may
burst.
353)Bulbs are extremely hot immediately
after being turned off. When replacing a
bulb, wait for it to cool sufficiently before
touching it. You could otherwise be burnt.
354)Handle halogen lamp bulb with care.
The gas inside halogen lamp bulb is highly
pressurized, so dropping, knocking, or
scratching a halogen lamp bulb can cause
it to shatter.
355)Never hold the halogen lamp bulb
with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil
from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are
operated fig. 0 fig. 423. If the glass surface
is dirty, it must be cleaned with alcohol,
paint thinner, etc., and refit it after drying it
thoroughly.
356)Always consult a specialist when
repairing or replacing the bulbs of high
intensity discharge headlamps. This is
because the power circuit, bulbs and
electrodes generate a high voltage that
could cause an electric shock.
357)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
358)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold, to
prevent the risk of burns.
359)Do not install commercially available
LED-type bulbs. Commercially available
LED-type bulbs could adversely affect the
operation of the vehicle, such as by
preventing the lamps and other vehicle
equipment from operating properly.
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SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS
362) 363) 364) 365) 366) 367) 368) 369)
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular
intervals serves to preserve the value
and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this
owner’s manual can be performed by
the owner.
We recommend you to have the
periodic inspection and maintenance
performed by a Fiat Dealership.
In the event a malfunction or a problem
is discovered, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired. This
section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures
that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of
the various procedures.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
The customer can have servicing done
outside the authorised Fiat Dealership
without losing the warranty in force. The
warranty depends on carrying out the
scheduled servicing constantly, as
described in this Owner Handbook.
The customer can choose to have the
above mentioned servicing, and any
other repairs covered by the warranty,
carried out by any workshop (within or
outside the Fiat Dealership), as long as
it has suitable means and follows the
instructions described in this Owner
Handbook.
WARNING
362)When checking or servicing the inside
of the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
363)If it is necessary to do work in the
engine compartment with the engine
running, be especially careful that your
clothing, hair, etc., does not become
caught by the cooling fan, drive belts, or
other moving parts.
364)After performing the maintenance
work, make sure that no tools or cloths are
left behind in the engine compartment. If
they are left behind, a fire or damage to the
vehicle may occur.
365)The cooling fan can turn on
automatically even if the engine is not
running. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in OFF
to be safe while you work in the engine
compartment.
366)Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow
open flames around fuel or battery. The
fumes are flammable.
367)Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
368)Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
369)Improper handling of components
and materials used in the vehicle can
endanger your personal safety. We
recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in 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 inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
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.
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CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
372)
The exhaust gas scavenging devices
used with catalytic converter are
extremely efficient for the reduction of
noxious gases. The catalytic converter
is installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine
properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE Use fuel of the type
recommended in “Fuel selection”.
WARNING
372)As with any vehicle, do not park or
operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust since a fire could occur.
ENGINE OIL
To check and refill engine oil
373)
A — Minimum level
B — Maximum level
C — Oil replacement indication mark
The engine oil used has a significant
effect on the engine’s performance,
service life and startability. Be sure to
use oil of the recommended quality and
appropriate viscosity. All engines
consume a certain amount of oil during
normal operation. Therefore, it is
important to check the oil level at
regular intervals or before starting a
long trip.
1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3.Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean cloth.5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it
goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil
level, which should always be within the
range indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the
cylinder head cover and add enough oil
to raise the level to within the specified
range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified
engine oil and do not mix various types
of oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap
securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating
step 4 to 6.
NOTE Check or refill the oil according
to the following manner.
When the oil level is checked in step
6 above, check it on a low side of the
dipstick because it is different in
appearance of oil level in the two sides
of the dipstick.
On vehicles without diesel particulate
filter (DPF), the oil level should be within
the range (A) to (B) on the dipstick.
On vehicles with DPF, the oil level
should be within the range (A) to (C) (oil
replacement indication mark) on the
dipstick. If the oil level is beyond the oil
replacement indication mark (C),
replace the oil as soon as possible.
Then, the oil should be refilled to the
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maximum level (B).

On vehicle with DPF, the engine oil
will be increased due to a few of the
fuel gets mixed in the engine oil when
the DPF regenerates to burn away the
PM (particulate matter). However, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
The engine oil level will be increased
due to an amount of the fuel being
mixed in the engine oil when the DPF
regenerates to burn away the PM
(particulate matter). It does not indicate
a malfunction. In the following
conditions, the engine oil level may
increase easily. We recommend you to
have it checked frequently.:
frequent driving at uphill and
downhill;
frequent driving at high altitudes;
frequent and extended idling;
frequent driving through a traffic jam.
NOTE The engine oil will deteriorate
rapidly if the vehicle is subjected to
severe conditions, requiring earlier oil
replacement. Please refer to the
maintenance schedule.
Selection of engine oil
Refer to “Refill Capacities” under
Technical Specifications.Safety and disposal information for
used engine oil
374) 375) 376)
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water
courses and soil. Use authorized waste
collection facilities, including civic
amenity sites and garages providing
facilities for disposal of used oil and
used oil filters. If in doubt, contact your
local authority for advice on disposal.
WARNING
373)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
374)Prolonged and repeated contact may
cause serious skin diorders, including
dermatitis and cancer.
375)Avoid contact with the skin as far as
possible and wash thoroughly after any
contact.
376)Keep use engine olis out of reach of
children.
ENGINE COOLANT
To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is
located in the engine compartment. The
coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “L” (LOW) and “F” (FULL)
marks when measured while the engine
is cold.
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To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system
and normally the loss of coolant should
be very slight. A noticeable drop in the
coolant level could indicate leakage. If
this occurs, we recommend you to
have the system checked as soon as
possible. If the level should drop below
the “L” (LOW) level on the reserve tank,
open the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely
empty, remove the radiator cap (B) and
add coolant until the level reaches the
filler neck.
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Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an
ethylene glycol anti-corrosion agent.
Some parts of the engine are cast
aluminium alloy, and periodic changing
of the engine coolant is necessary to
prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use the recommended coolant by Fiat
or equivalent (similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, nonnitrate and nonborate
coolant with long life hybrid organic
acid technology).
Fiat genuine coolant has excellent
protection against corrosion and rust
formation of all metals including
aluminium and can avoid blockages in
the radiator, heater, cylinder head,
engine block, etc.Because of the necessity of this
anti-corrosion agent, the coolant must
not be replaced with plain water even in
summer. The required concentration of
anti-freeze differs depending on the
expected ambient temperature.
Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of
antifreeze
Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of
antifreeze
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During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop
below freezing, there is the danger that
the coolant in the engine or radiator
could freeze and cause severe damage
to the engine and/or radiator. Add a
sufficient amount of antifreeze to the
coolant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked
before the start of cold weather and
anti-freeze added to the system if
necessary.
WARNING
377)The used engine oil and the filter that
has been replaced contain substances that
are harmful to the environment. To change
the oil and filters, we advise you to contact
a Fiat Dealership.
378)Do not open the radiator cap (B) while
the engine is hot. The coolant system is
under pressure and any hot coolant
escaping could cause severe burns.
IMPORTANT
183)Do not use alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze or any engine coolants mixed
with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The
use of an improper anti-freeze can cause
corrosion of the aluminium components.
184)Concentrations exceeding 60 % will
result in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
185)Do not top up with water only.
186)PARAFLU UP anti-freeze is used in
the engine cooling system. Use fluid of the
same type as that contained in the cooling
system for any top-ups. PARAFLU UP
cannot be mixed with any other type of
fluid. If this happens, do not start the
engine under any circumstances and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
187)Do not use water to adjust the
concentration of coolant.
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WASHER FLUID
Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and
check the level of washer fluid with the
dipstick. If the level is low, replenish the
container with washer fluid.
NOTE The washer fluid container
server serves the windscreen and
headlamps (if so equipped).
During cold weather
To ensure proper operation of the
washers at low temperatures, use a
fluid containing an anti-freezing agent.
379) 380)
WARNING
379)Do not travel if the windscreen
washer reservoir is empty: using the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation of
the system without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some system
components.
380)Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
BRAKE FLUID
To check the fluid level
Check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. The brake fluid level must be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks
on the reservoir.
The brake fluid level is monitored by a
float. When the brake fluid level falls
below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid
warning lamp lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of
the brake pads, but this does not
indicate any abnormality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a
short length of time, it indicates leaks
from the brake system. If this occurs,
we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked.
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Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or
DOT4. The brake fluid is hygroscopic.
Too much moisture in the brake fluid will
adversely affect the brake system,
reducing the brake performance.
In addition, the brake fluid reservoir is
equipped with a special cap to prevent
the entrance of air, and this cap should
not be removed.
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WARNING
381)Take care in handling brake fluid as it
is harmful to the eyes, may irritate your skin
and will damage to painted surfaces. Wipe
up spills immediately. If brake fluid gets on
your hands or in your eyes, flush
immediately with clean water. Follow up
with a doctor as necessary.
382)Some commercial windscreen washer
additives are flammable. The engine
compartment contains hot parts which
could start a fire on contact.
383)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer reservoir empty: the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility.
384)The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the plug with
another original one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: risk of burns.385)Use only the specified brake fluid. Do
not mix or add different brand of brake fluid
to prevent chemical reaction. Do not let
any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix with,
or get into the brake fluid. This will damage
the seals.
386)Clean the filler cap before removing
and close the cap securely after
maintenance.
387)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
IMPORTANT
188)Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to
prevent the brake fluid from deteriorating
except maintenance.
189)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
190)The symbol
, on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineral-based. Use of mineral
type fluids will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond repair.
CLUTCH FLUID
(where provided)
To check the fluid level
The clutch fluid in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing
other underhood service. In addition,
the system should be checked for
leakage at the same time.
Check to make certain that the clutch
fluid level is always between the “MAX”
and “MIN” level markings on the fluid
reservoir.
A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in the
clutch system which should be
immediately inspected by a Fiat
Dealership.
Fluid type
Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4 should be used. The reservoir
cap must be fully tightened to avoid
contamination from foreign matter or
moisture. DO NOT ALLOW
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