maintenance schedule FIAT LINEA RHD 2010 1.G User Guide

IMPORTANT Check the battery charge
once a year, preferably before the begin-
ning to winter, to prevent freezing of the
electrolyte. Perform this inspection more
frequently if the car is mainly used for
short distances or if electrical devices run-
ning with the key off are installed, partic-
ularly after-market. CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with one
having the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitte d, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer apply.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.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 (al-
gge st the most su itabl e devi ces and
advise you if a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain very dan-
gerous substances for the en-
vi ronm ent . You are recom-
mended to go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the battery rep-
laced where the old battery will be dis-
posed of respecting both the environm-
ent and the laws in force.
If the car is left for long peri-
ods in very cold environ-
ments, remove the battery and store it
in a warm place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid contact
with the skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames and sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of fire and ex-
plosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
TECHNICAL
arms, mobile phone, etc.): they will su-
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WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Period ically clean the rub ber part with
suitable products.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn. In all cas es, it is ad-
visable to replace them approximately
once 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 prod-
uct to release it if required.
remove the snow from the window:
this will avoid overstressing the elec-
trical motor in addition to protecting
the blades;
do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
Carefully follow the information contained
in the “Service schedule” in this section
for maintenance of brake system and fuel
feed rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged
lack of fluid in the system may cause hard-
ening and cracking of the hoses, with pos-
sible leaks. Careful inspections are there-
fore necessary.Excessively low pressure will
cause overheating of the
tyre and may cause severe tyre dam-
age.
WARNING
Do not exchange the tyres
from the left to the right of
the car and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel
rims at temperatures higher
than 150°C. The mechanical features
of the wheels could be compromised.
WARNING
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
TECHNICAL
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
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BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original el-
ement of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, re-
fer to Fiat Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-
ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-
ly use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups.BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the fol-
lowing:
atmospheric pollution;
salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or
hot humid climates);
seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the abra-
sive action of wind-borne atmospheric
dust and sand and mud and gravel raised
by other cars.
On your Fiat vehicle, Fiat implemented
the best manufacturing technologies to
effectively protect the bodywork against
corrosion.These include:
painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
spraying the underbody, engine com-
partment, wheelhouse internal parts
and other parts with highly protective
products;
spraying of plastic parts, with a
use of “open” boxed sections to pre-
vent condensation and pockets of mois-
ture from triggering rust inside.
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MAINTENANCE
CORRECT USE
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TECHNICAL
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
protective function, in the more
exposed points: under door, inner
fender parts, edges, etc. We remind that the warranty is valid
under the full compliance with the
programmed maintenance coupons and
or inspection schedules specified by the
manufacturer. The failure to have them
carried out invalidate the warranty.
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According to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule Synthetic base lubricants SAE 5W40 grade ACEA A3/B3/B4
Synthetic base lubricants SAE 5W40 grade ACEA A3/B3/B4 FIAT 9.55535-M2 or N2 qualification.
FIAT 9.55535-N2 qualificationSelenia K
Selenia WR
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specificationsGenuine fluids and Changing
for correct car operation lubricants frequency
Lubricants for
petrol engines
Lubricants for
diesel engines
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3/B3/B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered
by the warranty.
For very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat Dealership for the appropriate Selenia product to use.
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SPECIFICATIONS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY INDEX
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
ABS system ....................................... 71
Accessories purchased
- by the owner ................................ 74
Additional heater .............................. 41
Air bag
- front ...............................................
87
Air cleaner ......................................... 149
Adjustable Air vents ......................... 38
Ashtray ................................................ 63
At the filling station ......................... 75
Automatic climate
- control system .............................
44
Battery
- checking the charge ....................149
- jump starting ................................
112
- recharging ..................................... 135
Bodywork
- maintenance ................................. 155

Bonnet ................................................
68Boot .................................................... 67
- extension ...................................... 68
- opening/closing the tailgate ...... 67
- emergency opening .................... 65
Boot light ........................................... 56
Brakes
- fluid level ....................................... 148
- technical data ............................... 164
Bulb (replacement)
- general instructions ....................
119
- types of bulbs ............................... 119
Capacities ......................................... 172
Car inactivity ..................................... 100
Car maintenance
- periodical checks ........................ 143
- scheduled servicing .................... 138
- service schedule ................. 139-142
- use of the car under
heavy conditions ..........................
143
Carrying children safely .................. 83
Ceiling lights ...................................... 54
- boot light ...................................... 56
- courtesy ........................................ 56
- front ............................................... 54
- rear ................................................ 54
Chassis (marking) ............................ 160
Checking fluid ................................... 144
Child lock .......................................... 65
Cigar lighter ...................................... 62
Code Card ........................................ 8
Consumption
- engine oil ...................................... 146
Controls ............................................. 57
Correct use of the car ....................
92
Courtesy lights ................................. 56
- bulb replacement ........................ 127
- control button ............................. 56
Current outlet .................................. 55
Dashboard ........................................ 5
- Right hand drive version .............. 5
Dashboard and controls ................. 4
Dead lock device .............................. 59
Digital display .................................... 16
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