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Thousands of kilometres
Check battery charge status and possibly recharg
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights and messages” section) or at least
every 24 months.
If the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil
and oil filter must be changed every 12 months.
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis-
tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
❒ driving in towns and cities;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-
cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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CHECKING LEVELS
fig. 1 – 1.2 (EURO 4) and 1.4 8Vversions
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
inflammable gases and vapours may
be present, constituting a fire risk.
WARNING
When topping up, take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are not
interchangeable and could se-
riously damage the car.
1. Engine coolant
2. Battery
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
F0M0418m
fig. 1a - 1.2 (EURO 5) versionsF0M0531m
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fig. 2 – 1.3 Multijet version (EURO 4)
1.Engine oil
2. Engine coolant
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Battery
6. Diesel filter
1. Engine coolant
2. Battery
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
6. Diesel filter
F0M0421m
fig. 2a – 1.3 Multijet version (EURO 5)F0M0519m
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AIR FILTER
Have the air filter replaced by a Fiat Deal-
ership.
POLLEN FILTER
Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
Symbol πon the container
indicates a synthetic brake
fluid, which is different from a min-
eral fluid. Using a mineral-type fluid
will damage the special rubber seals
of the braking system beyond repair.
WARNINGBATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use, the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
The battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames or possible sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion or fire.
WARNING
CHECKING THE CHARGE
AND THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Inspection operations must be carried out
only by specialised personnel, following
the prescriptions contained in this Own-
er Handbook. Any top-up operations
must be carried out only by specialised
personnel at a Fiat Dealership.
Using the battery when the
fluid is too low can damage
it irreparably and generate a risk of
explosion.
WARNING
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an
original spare part with the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” will no longer
be valid.
For battery maintenance, you should
therefore refer to the instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT If the battery’s charge stays
below 50% for a long time it becomes
damaged through sulphation, which re-
duces its capacity and ability to start
the car.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (this can happen as early as
−10 °C). Refer to “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you want to install
electrical devices that require a permanent
electric supply (alarm, etc.) or devices that
use a lot of electricity, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership. Their qualified personnel, in addi-
tion to suggesting the most suitable de-
vices from the Lineaccessori Fiat range,
will evaluate the overall electricity con-
sumption, checking whether the car’s elec-
tric system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be in-
tegrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue to consume
energy even when the engine is switched
off, they gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
it last longer, follow these instructions
closely:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly to prevent the ceiling courtesy
lights from staying on;
❒turn off the ceiling lights, although the
car does have an automatic system for
switching off internal lights;
❒do not leave devices (e.g. sound sys-
tem, 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 nega-
tive battery cable;
❒make sure battery terminals are fully
tightened. Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if
you want to install accessories (anti-
theft device, mobile phone, etc.): they
will suggest the most suitable devices
and advise you if a higher-capacity bat-
tery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances
that can be very harmful to
the environment. It is advis-
able to have the battery
changed by a Fiat Dealership, where
it will be disposed of properly and in
accordance with the law.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm place
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
If you have to perform any
operation on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
WARNING
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AND DEVICESBonnet ............................................ 70
Boot ................................................. 67
– opening the boot
in an emergency ...................... 67
– opening and closing
the boot .................................... 67
– extension .................................. 68
Boot extension .............................. 68
Brake Assist (emergency
braking assistance) ..................... 75
Brake fluid level ............................. 178
Brakes
– properties ................................. 193
– fluid level ................................... 178
Bulb (replacement)
– general information ................ 147
– bulb types ................................. 148
Car inactivity ................................ 122
Card/CD holder ........................... 58
Carrying children safely ............... 99
Ceiling lights ................................... 51
Changing a wheel .......................... 137
Chassis (marking) ......................... 188Checking levels ............................. 174
Child lock ....................................... 64
Child seats
(suitability for use) ............102-104
Cigarette lighter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 192
CO
2emissions .............................. 204
Code Card ..................................... 8
Consumptions
– fuel ............................................. 204
– engine oil .................................. 176
Control buttons ............................ 53
Cup/can holder ............................. 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard .................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Dead lock (device) ....................... 63
Digital display ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 198
Dipped beam headlights
– control ...................................... 47
– bulb replacement .................... 150
Ability to install
navigation system ....................... 88
ABS .................................................. 74
ABS system .................................... 74
Accessories purchased
by the owner ............................... 88
Air filter .......................................... 179
Alarm .............................................. 10
Arm rest ......................................... 57
Ashtray ........................................... 59
ASR .................................................. 77
– activation/deactivation ............ 77
ASR system .................................... 77
Battery
– jump starting ............................ 136
– checking the charge ............... 179
– recharging ................................. 163
– replacement ............................. 179
Bodywork
– maintenance ............................. 184
– version codes .......................... 190
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Particulate filter ............................. 92
Passenger compartment
air vents ........................................ 38
Passenger compartment
ventilation .................................... 37
Performance .................................. 197
Plates
– identification data ................... 188
– body paint ................................ 189
Pollen filter ..................................... 179
Power steering ..........................54-79
Presenting for mounting
the “Universal Isofix” child
restraint system........................... 103
Pretensioners ................................ 96
Protecting the environment ....... 91
Radio transmitters
and mobile phones ..................... 89
Rear fog lights
– control button ......................... 54
– bulb replacement .................... 152
Rear window washer
– control ...................................... 50
Rear window wiper
– control ...................................... 50
– blades ........................................ 183
– nozzles ...................................... 184Refuelling the car .......................... 90
Removing the parcel shelf ........... 69
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 152
Roof rack/ski rack ........................ 71
Rubber tubes ................................. 182
Safety .............................................. 93
Safety belts
– general information ................ 97
– use .............................................. 94
– load limiters ............................. 96
– maintenance ............................. 98
SBR system .................................... 95
Seat adjustment ............................. 32
Seats
– cleaning ..................................... 186
– adjustment ................................ 32
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Servicing and care ......................... 167
– Regular checks ........................ 173
– Scheduled servicing ................ 168
– Scheduled servicing plan
for petrol versions ................. 169
– Scheduled servicing plan
for diesel versions .................. 171 – Replacing the battery
of the key with remote
control ...................................... 9
– Replacing the cover
of the remote control ........... 9
Key without remote control ..... 10
Keys ................................................. 8Levels ............................................. 174
Lifting the car ................................. 164
Load limiters .................................. 96
Main beam headlights
– control ...................................... 47
– flashing ....................................... 47
– bulb replacement .................... 150
Manual climate
control system ............................ 41
Mechanical Brake Assist............... 76
Mirrors
– wing mirrors ............................. 36
– rear-view mirror ..................... 35
Multifunction display .................... 21
Number plate light ...................... 153
On-board instruments ............... 14
Paintwork ...................................... 184
Parking lights .................................. 54
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