oil change FIAT PANDA 2007 169 / 2.G 4x4 Supplement Manual

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FIAT PANDA 4 x 4
WASHING THE CAR
After using the car off-road (wheels, body,
underengine and underbody protections
very dirty), remember to wash it and to
clean accurately radiators (engine and air-
conditioner), radiator fan and wheels (rims
and wheelhouses), underengine and un-
derbody protections to preserve their
regular operation and to guarantee prop-
er ventilation of brake discs, perfect wheel
geometry and regular operation of the
propeller shaft.
TOWING THE CAR
The car can only be towed in one of the
following ways (always and exclusively
with the engine off, gearbox in neutral and
handbrake disengaged):
– with the 4 wheels on the roadbed;
– with front wheels raised or resting on
the wrecking car floor and rear wheels
resting on a suitable truck;
– with rear wheels raised or resting on the
wrecking car floor and front wheels rest-
ing on a suitable truck;
– on wrecking car, with front and rear
wheels resting on the wrecking car floor.
TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT If the car is used at its max.
towing capacity on sloping road, change
engine oil every 10,000 km.
As concerns tow hook installation in-
structions and warnings refer to the at-
tached Owner Handbook.
The assembly diagram with the new tow
hook fixing points is given below.
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Thousands of km
Change air cleaner cartridge
(every 30,000 km/for 1.3 Multijet engine)
Top up fluids
(engine coolant, brakes, windscreen, battery, etc.)
Check timing belt
(excluding 1.3 Multijet engines)
Replace timing belt (*)
(excluding 1.3 Multijet engine)
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change engine oil and oil filter
(every 30,000 km/for 1.3 Multijet engine)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (1.3 Multijet engine)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (Green-filter)
(1.3 Multijet engine)
(*) Or every 3 years for particularly demanding use:
– cold/hot climates,
– driving in the city, idling for a long time,
– dusty roads or roads covered with sand and/or salt.
Or every 5 years, regardless of the km covered and the car conditions of use.
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