battery FIAT LINEA RHD 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

Fuse box in engine compartment
To gain access to the fuses in the fuse box
next to the battery,
remove the protec-
tion cover fig. 30.
fig. 30F0R0127m
fig. 31F0R0128m
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IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
IMPORTANT The battery recharging pro-
cedure is provided as an example only.
You are recommended to go to a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
performed.
Low amperage slow
recharging for ap-
proximately 24 hour is advised. Rapid bat-
tery charging with high currents could
damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
disconnect battery negative terminal;
connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminals, observing the poles;
turn on the charger;
when you have finished, turn the charg-
er off before disconnecting the battery;
reconnect battery negative terminal.
Battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact
with your skin and eyes.
The battery
recharging operation must be per-
formed in a ventilated placed away
from naked flames o possible sources
of sparks to avoid the risk of explo-
sion and fire.
WARNING
Never attempt to recharge
a frozen batter y: defrost it
first to prevent the risk of explosion.
If a batter y was frozen,
have it in-
spected by specialised personnel be-
fore recharging to check that the in-
tern al elem ents are not damaged
and tha t the casing is not cracked
causing the risk of leakage of poiso-
nous, corrosive gas.
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LIFTING THE CAR
If the car is to be lifte d, go to a Fiat
Dealership which is equipped with the
arm hoist or workshop lift.
fig. 32F0R0129m
Lift the car exclusively by positioning the
jack arms or the shop jack in the points
shown in the figure.
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 138
SERVICE SCHEDULE
PETROL VERSIONS ............................................................. 139
REGULAR INSPECTIONS ................................................. 143
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR ................................... 143
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 144
AIR CLEANER ...................................................................... 149
POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 149
BATTERY ................................................................................ 149
WHEELS AND TYRES ......................................................... 152
RUBBER HOSES .................................................................... 153
WINDSCREEN WIPERS ...................................................... 153
BODYWORK ........................................................................ 155
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 157
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VERSIONS ............................................................ 1 DIESEL . 41
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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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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Check transmission oil level
( ) Change power steering oil every 24 months
formation of rust
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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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TECHNICAL(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(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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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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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.
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arms, mobile phone, etc.): they will su-
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