FIAT LINEA RHD 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Thousands of kilometres
Replace spark plugs
Check and Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brake
fluid, screen washer, battery, and power steering oil,
etc, if requried) ( )
Check condition of toothed driving belt
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket) Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)
Change brake / clutch fluid (every 60000 kms or
24 months, whichever is earlier) Change engine oil and replace oil filter
(every 20,000 kms or 12 months, whichever is earlier)
Change pollen filter
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 3 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years
(**) Paint and or body damages must promply be rectified to prevent possible deterioration of paint and ( ) Regardless of the km covered, Air filter should be replaced earlier if operating in dusty condition
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Check transmission oil level
( ) Change power steering oil every 24 months
formation of rust
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SERVICE SCHEDULE DIESEL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be performed every 15,000 kms
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage
compartment light, passenger compartment lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear,
replace if required
Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear,
replace if required
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: exterior
bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boot, sleeves,
bushes, etc.), Oil leakage and Coolant leakage
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belt/s
and accessory drive belt, replace if required
Replace drive belt/s and accessory drive auxiliary
belt
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Replace fuel filter15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180Inspection
at 3000 kms
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Thousands of kilometres
Replace air filter cartridge ( )
Check and Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, bra-
ke fluid screen washer, battery, and power steering
oil, etc, if requried) ( )
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (every
15000 kms or 12 months, whichever is earlier)
Change brake/clutch fluid (every 60000 kms or 24
months, whichever is earlier)
Change pollen filter (every 15000 kms)
Change of engine coolant (every 60000 kms or 24
months, whichever is earlier)
Change of transmission oil (every 60000 kms or
( ) Regardless of the km covered, Air filter should be replaced earlier if operating in dusty condition 24 months, whichever is earlier)
Wheel alignment
Tires rotation (Pattern : Front to Rear)
15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180Inspection
at 3000 kms
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(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years
( ) Change power steering oil every 24 months
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
trailer or caravan towing;
dusty roads;
short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external temperatures
below zero;
frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g . taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
in cities;
perform the following inspections and
shown on the Service Schedule:

check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte) (see paragraph “Charge
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
visually inspect the accessory drive belt
conditions;
check pollen filter
check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
 engine coolant fluid level; Engine Oil level, every 3,000 km and
brake - clutch fluid level and type;
power steering fluid level;


tyre pressure and conditions;
operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
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. If the vehicle is
replacements more frequently than
check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear; frequently than required; replace engine oil and oil filter more
frequently
than required on the service replace spark plugs more
schedules, in particular contact a Fiat
Dealership if a reduction in the
vehicle engine performance is noted;used frequently in dusty or heavily
polluted environments it is
advisable to replace the filtering
elementts more frequently, in
particular it should be replaced if a
reduction of the amount of air
admitted to the passenger
compartment is noted; top up if required;
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CHECKING FLUID
fig. 1 - 1.4 16V version
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment.
Flammable gases may be present.
Risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids while
topping up: they are all reci-
procally incompatible and
may severely damage your car.
1.Engine coolant
2.Battery
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Engine oil
6.Power steering fluid
F0R0243m
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fig. 2 - 1 .3 Multijet version
6
F0R0235m
1.Engine oil
2.
Engine coolant
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Battery
6.Power steering fluid.
5
3 2 4
1
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If the oil level is near or even under the
MINline, add oil through the filler Ato
reach the MAXline.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAXline.ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
The maximum
engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every 1,000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption
can only be considered stabilised
after the first 5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT
The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT
After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds
and wait a few minutes after turn-
ing it off before you check the level. ENGINE OIL fig. 3-4
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
car parked on level ground.
The oil level shall be included between the
MINand MAXmarks on the dipstick B.
The range between the MINand MAX
levels corresponds to approximately
one litre of oil.
fig. 3 - 1 .4 version F0R0134mfig. 4 - 1 .3 Multijet versionF0R0135m
Proceed very carefully inside
the engine compartment
when the engine is hot: risk of burns.
Remember that the fan may start up
if the engine is hot: risk of injury.
Pay
attention to scarves, ties and other
loose fitting garments: they could get
dragged by the moving parts.
WARNING
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WINDSCREEN WASHING
FLUID fig. 6
To top up, remove the cap A.
Pour a mixture of 10% of fluid SC 35 &
90% of distil led water and check level
through the reservoir.
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 5
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must be between
the MINand MAXlines on the vessel.
fig. 5F0R0136mfig. 6
PARAFLU UP antifre eze is
used in the engine cooling sys-
tem .
Use fluid of the sam e
type contained in the cooling
system for top-ups. PARAFLU UP may
not be mixed with other types of fluids.
If this accidentally occurs, do not start
the engine and contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If required, replace
the cap with an original spare part so
as not to compromise system effi-
ciency. Do not remove the cap from
the vessel
when the engine is hot: risk
of burns.
WARNING
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If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of
40% PARAFLU UP & 60% deminerali-
zed water through filler A of the vessel un-
til the level approaches the MAXline.
Waste engine oil and oil filters
contains substances which are
dangerous for the environ-
ment. It is advisable to have
oil and filte rs changed by a Fiat
Dealership where they will be dispos-
ed of according to the law.
Always top up using engine oil
of the same types as that al-
ready in the engine.
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NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoir
Aand the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap,
make sure that no
dirt gets into the reservoir.
For topping up always use a
funnel with
built in filter (mesh smaller than or equal
to 0.12 mm).
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainlyused in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.
fig. 7F0R0138m
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washing reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is fun-
damental to improve visibility.
WARNING
Some commercial wind-
screen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains
hot parts which could start
a fire if they come into contact.
WARNING
Prevent brake fluid which is
highly corrosive from coming
into contact with painted
parts. Wash with water im-
mediately if this should happen.
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the case
of accidental contact, wash the parts
with water and mild soap and rinse
with plenty of water. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
WARNING
Symbol on the contain in-
dicates a synthetic brake flu-
id, which is different from a mineral
fluid. Use of a mineral type fluid will
damage the special rubber seals of
the braking system beyond repair.
WARNINGBRAKE FLUID fig. 7
Release cap A: check that the liquid con-
tained 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 Spec-
ifications”).
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Oil consumption is extremely
low; if another top-up should
be required after only a short
period of time, have the system checked
for leakage at a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The car fits a low-maint enan ce batter y.
Under normal condition it does not need
frequent top ups with distelled water.
POWER STEERING FLUID fig. 8
Check that the oil level with the car on flat
ground and the engine cold is between the
MINand MAXline s on the reser voir
body. The level may go over the MAX
line when the oil is hot.
If topping up is required, make sure the oil
you used has the same specific ations as
that already in the system.
AIR CLEANER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat
Dealership. (Refer Service schedule)
POLLEN FILTER
Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
Prevent power steering flu-
id from coming into contact
with hot engine par ts: the liquid is
flammable.
WARNING
fig. 8F0R0139m
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