brake fluid FIAT IDEA 2009 1.G User Guide

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BRAKE FLUID fig. 14
Release cap: Check that the liquid contai-
ned in the tank is at the maximum level.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-
ceed the MAXmark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids
and lubricants” table (see “Technical Spe-
cifications”).
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoir
A and the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap, make sure that no
dirt gets into the reservoir.
Always use a funnel with a built-in filter
with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less for top-
ping up.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs moi-
sture. For this reason, if the car is mainly
used in areas with a high degree of atmo-
spheric humidity, the fluid should be re-
placed at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.
fig. 14F0H0213m
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event
of accidental contact, wash the parts
immediately with water and mild
soap and rinse with plenty of water.
Call a doctor immediately if swal-
lowed.
WARNING
Symbol πon the contain
indicates a synthetic brake
fluid, which is different from a mine-
ral fluid. Use of a mineral type fluid
will damage the special rubber seals
of the braking system beyond repair.
WARNING
Prevent brake fluid which is
highly corrosive from coming
into contact with painted
parts. Should this occur, im-
mediately wash with water.
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washing reservoir
empty: the action of the windscreen
washer is essential for improving vi-
sibility.
WARNING
Some commercial additives
for windscreen washing are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot parts which could start
a fire if they come into contact.
WARNING
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RUBBER HOSES
Carefully follow the information contai-
ned in the “Service schedule” in this sec-
tion for maintenance of brake system and
fuel feed rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged
lack of fluid in the system may cause har-
dening and cracking of the hoses, with
possible leaks. Careful inspections are the-
refore necessary.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn. In all cases, it is advi-
sable to replace them approximately on-
ce a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not
stuck to the windscreen at sub-zero
temperatures. Use an antifreeze pro-
duct to release it if required;
❒remove the snow from the window:
this will avoid overstressing the elec-
trical motor and causing it to overheat
in addition to protecting the blades;
❒do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper bla-
des is a serious hazard, be-
cause visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 16
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the arm Aof the wiper and posi-
tion the blade so that it forms an an-
gle of 90° with the arm itself;
❒press the tab Bon the clip and extract
the blade from the arm A;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the specific set on the arm. Make su-
re that it is locked.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 182
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............. 184
ENGINE ................................................................................. 185
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 187
TRANSMISSION UNIT ...................................................... 187
BRAKES .................................................................................. 188
SUSPENSIONS ..................................................................... 188
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 188
WHEELS ................................................................................. 189
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................... 193
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 193
WEIGHTS .............................................................................. 194
CAPACITIES ......................................................................... 195
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................ 196
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................................................... 198
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 199
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1.416V1.216Vkg
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2,4
2,55
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1,5
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2,65
1,8
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5 - 7
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4,5
2,75
2,9
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1,65
0,45
1,5 litres
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5 - 7
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4,5
2,5
2,7
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1,65
0,45
1,5litres
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5 - 7
6,0
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2,85
3,0
1,98
0,45
1,51.6 Multijet1.48V (◊)
litres
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2,4
2,6
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0,45
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4,0
1,6
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–1.3 MultijetRecommended fuels
Genuine products
Unleaded petrol with no less than 95
R.O.N. (EN 228 Specification)
Diesel for automotive engines
(Specification EN590)
50% mixture of demineralized water
and PARAFLU UP
(❒)
SELENIA K P.E.
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: including a reserve of:
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling
system:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential
casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit:
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid reservoir:
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLU UP and 40% of de-
mineralised water.
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Use
Motion transmission
lubricants and
grease
Brake fluids
Protective
agent for radiators
Additive for
diesel fuel
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(●)IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demine-
ralised water.Fluid and lubricant features
for correct car operation
All synthetic lubricant
SAE 75W-85 grade. Exceeding API GL-4 PLUS,
FIAT 9.55550 MIL-L- 2105 D LEV specifications.
ClassificationFIAT 9.55550-MX3
Transmission lubricant
“ATF DEXRON III”.
ClassificationFIAT 9.55550-AG2
Molybdenum disulphide grease for high temperatures.
NL.GI. 1-2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Polyurea base synthetic grease for high temperatures.
NL.GI. 2-2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Specific grease for low-friction coefficient
CV joints. NL.GI. 2- 2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n.116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Classification FIAT 9.55597
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethylene glycol with organic formula based on O.A.T.
Passes CUNA NO 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Classification FIAT 9.55523
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11
Classification FIAT 9.55522Genuine fluids and
lubricants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.C94
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F301.D03
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (●)
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02Applications
Manual gearbox and dif-
ferential
Hydraulic power stee-
ring
Wheel side
constant velocity joint
CV joints on differential
side subject to high tem-
peratures (versions1.4
16v)
CV joints
on differential side
Hydraulic
brakes and clutch
Cooling circuit. 50-50 con-
centration to -35°C (❒).
Do not mix with product
of different type.
To be mixed with fuel oil
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in wind-
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ABS (System) ............................... 83
Accessories purchased by the
owner .......................................... 86
Air filter ......................................... 166
Air vents ........................................ 45
Anti-pollen filter .......................... 166
Ashtray (smoker's kit) ................ 71
Battery ........................................... 173
- inspecting the charge ............. 173
- jump starting ............................. 134
- recharging ................................. 158
- replacement ............................. 173
Bodywork
- maintenance ............................. 178
- version codes .......................... 184
Bonnet ............................................ 80
Boot ................................................ 76
Boot extension ............................. 77
Boot light ........................................ 152 Brake fluid level ............................ 172
Brake lights
- bulb replacement .................. 151
Brakes
- fluid level .................................. 172
- handbrake ................................. 114
- service and emergency ........ 188
Bulb (replacement) ....................... 144
Can holder .................................... 69
Capacities ...................................... 195
Car maintenance and care ......... 161
- additional interventions.......... 165
- scheduled maintenance plan 163
- service schedule ......................162
- yearly inspection schedule ... 165
Car parked .................................... 114
Car radio
- setup .......................................... 85
- sound system installation ...... 85Card holder.................................... 69
Cargo box ...................................... 69
Carrying children safely .............. 99
CD with can holder .................... 70
Ceiling light ................................... 64
Changing a wheel ......................... 140
Checking fluid levels ................... 167
Child lock ..................................... 17
Child safety device ...................... 17
Cigar lighter (smoker's kit)......... 71
Clutch ............................................. 187
CO
2emissions .............................. 199
Cruise Control ............................. 63
Cup holder ..................................... 69
Dashboard and controls ........... 4
Dashboard ...................................... 5
Diesel filter ............................ 166-173
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Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement .................. 148
- controls .................................... 58
Direction indicators .................... 59
Direction indicators
- bulb replacement .................. 148
- controls .................................... 59
Door pockets ................................ 69
Doors
- emergency device for
opening the doors from
the outside ........................ 17-134
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ......... 87
EBD
(electronic brake distributor) ... 83
Emergency device for opening
the doors from the outside ..... 134
Engine compartment ......... 167-168
Engine coolant gauge .................. 19
Engine cooling system fluid level 170
Engine oil consumption .............. 169Engine oil level .............................. 169
Engine oil
- level check ............................... 169
- technical specifications .......... 195
Engine
- cranking ........................... 18-112
- features ..................................... 185
- identification code ................ 184
- power supply ............................ 187
Environment protection.............. 92
EOBD (system) ............................ 84
Exterior lights ............................... 58
Fiat CODE (The system) .......... 9
Fix&GO (quick tyre repair kit) . 136
Flashing the headlights ................ 58
Fluids and lubricants .................... 196
Fog lights
- bulb replacement .................. 149
- control buttons ....................... 66
Follow me home (device) ........... 59FPS (Fire Protection System) .... 67
Front air bags ................................. 106
- driver's front airbag................. 106
- front airbag passenger side.... 107
- manual deactivation of front
and side passenger airbags ... 108
Fuel cap .......................................... 91
Fuel consumption ........................ 116
Fuel savings..................................... 116
Fuel
- consumption ............................. 116
- fuel gauge .................................. 19
- inertia fuel switch ................... 67
Fuses ............................................... 153
Gearbox (use) ............................ 115
GSI system...................................... 84
Hazard warning lights
- controls .................................... 66
Head restraints ............................ 41
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Rear view mirrors ....................... 42
Rear window wiper
- blades ........................................ 177
- controls .................................... 62
- nozzles ....................................... 176
Rearscreen washer
- controls .................................... 62
- fluid level .................................. 171
Refulling ......................................... 90
Rev counters ................................ 19
Reversing light
- bulb replacement .................. 150
Rims ................................................ 190
Roof rails ...................................... 81
Rubber hoses ................................ 176
Safety .............................................. 93
Seat belts
- general information ................ 97
- height adjustment ................... 95
- maintenance ............................. 99- warming up the engine once
started ....................................... 113
Starting up and driving ................ 111
Steering lock ................................. 18
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 36
Steering ........................................... 188
Storing the car .............................. 122
Storing the car ............................... 122
Sun roof ......................................... 72
Sun visors ...................................... 71
Suspension ..................................... 188
Symbols ........................................... 9
Technical data ............................. 181
Third brake light
- bulb replacement .................. 151
Towing the car ............................. 159
Towing trailers ............................. 117
Transmission ................................. 187
Two-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 51 - S.B.R. system............................. 94
- use .............................................. 94
Seatbelt tensioners ...................... 97
Seats ................................................ 36
Side air bags .................................. 108
Side lights
- bulb replacement .................... 149
- controls .................................... 58
Smart washing .............................. 61
Snow chains .................................. 121
Spark plugs .................................... 185
Speedometer ................................. 8
Starting the engine ........................ 112
- bump starting............................ 135
- ignition switch .......................... 18
- jump starting ............................ 134
- procedure for Multijet
versions ..................................... 112
- procedure for petrol
versions ...................................... 112
- stopping the engine ................. 113