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Certain commercial additives for wind-
screen washers are inflammable. The en-
gine 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. Should this occur, immediately wash
with water. Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corro-
sive. In the event of accidental contact, im-
mediately wash the affected parts with water
and neutral soap. Then rinse thoroughly. If swal-
lowed call a doctor straight away.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID fig. 181
Undo the cap A and check that the liquid contained in the
reservoir is at the maximum level.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the MAX
mark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids and lubricants”
table (see “Technical Specifications”).
NOTE Carefully clean the reservoir cap A and the sur-
rounding surface.
Take great care that impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated filter
with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs
moisture). For this reason, if the car is mainly used in ar-
eas with a high degree of atmospheric humidity, the fluid
should be replaced at more frequent intervals than spec-
ified in the “Scheduled Servicing Programme”.
fig. 181
F0Z0109m
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F0Z0135m
fig. 183
F0Z0134m
fig. 182
AIR FILTERREPLACEMENT (petrol versions) fig. 182 and 183
Release the clips A, remove the cover front side B
and extract the filtering element C to be replaced.
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corro-
sive. In the event of accidental contact, im-
mediately wash the affected parts with water
and neutral soap. Then rinse thoroughly. Call a
doctor immediately if swallowed.
WARNING
The symbol
π
on the container indicates
a synthetic brake fluid, distinguishing it
from the mineral kind. Use of a mineral type flu-
ids will damage the special rubber seals of the
braking system beyond repair.WARNING
The symbol πon the container indicates
a synthetic brake fluid, which is different
from a mineral fluid. Use of a mineral-based flu-
id will damage the special rubber seals of the brak-
ing system beyond repair.
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fig. 184
BATTERYThe car fits a low-maintenance battery: no top-ups with
distilled water are needed in standard conditions of use.
INSPECTING THE CHARGE AND
THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as described in this
Owner Handbook only by skilled personnel. Any top-up
operations must be carried out by skilled personnel
and by a Fiat Dealership. REPLACEMENT (Diesel versions) fig. 184
Undo the screws D, remove the cover E and extract the
filtering element F to be replaced.
POLLEN FILTERPollen filter replacement shall be carried out at a
Fiat Dealership.
F0Z0263m
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames or possible sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
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Using the battery when the fluid is too low
can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
having the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Pro-
gramme” in this chapter will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for main-
tenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic
devices may cause severe damage to your
car. Contact a Fiat Dealership if you want
to install accessories (alarms, mobile phone, etc...):
they will suggest the most suitable devices and ad-
vise you if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.
If the car must remain unused for a long
time at very low temperature, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm place, to avoid
freezing.
WARNING
Batteries contain substances that can be
very dangerous for the environment. It is
advisable to have battery replaced by a
Fiat Dealership where it will be disposed respecting
the environment and according to law prescription.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, ob-
serve the following instructions:❒
when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and
bonnet are closed properly, to prevent any light switch-
ing-on inside the passenger’s compartment;
When you must perform any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with the special goggles.
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❒
to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to change them over every 10–15 thou-
sand kilometres, keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation. The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than
1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒
Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts and violent
knocks against curbs, potholes or other obstacles if pos-
sible. Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads can
damage the tyres;
❒
check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling
or irregular tread wear. Contact a Fiat Dealership if re-
quired;
❒
avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may cause
serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒
if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle immediately
and change it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, the
suspensions and the steering system;
❒
a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks in
the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have
the tyres checked by skilled personnel if they have been
fitted for longer than six years. Remember to check
also the space-saver wheel very carefully;
❒
in case of replacement, always fit new tyres, avoiding
those with an unknown origin;
❒
if a tyre is replaced, also change the inflation valve;
Remember that the road holding qualities
of your car also depend on the correct in-
flation pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre will
get overheated, with the risk of serious
damage.
WARNING
Avoid moving the tyres from the right side
of the car to the left side and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring to use temperatures
exceeding 150 °C. The mechanical properties of
the wheels could be impaired.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHERBLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special products;
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or worn.
In all cases, it is advisable to replace them approximately once
a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of dam-
age to the blades:❒
make sure that the rubber part is not stuck to the wind-
screen at sub-zero temperatures. Use an antifreeze
product to release it if required;
❒
remove any snow from the glass: in addition to pro-
tecting the blades, this prevents effort on the motor
and overheating;
❒
do not operate the windscreen and the rear screen
wipers on dry glass.
RUBBER HOSESAs far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are concerned,
follow the “Scheduled Servicing Programme” in this chapter care-
fully.
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack of fluid in the sys-
tem may cause hardening and cracking of the hoses, with pos-
sible leaks. Careful control is therefore necessary.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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F0Z0218m
fig. 186
F0G0077m
fig. 187
Changing the rear window wiper blade fig. 187
Proceed as follows:❒
raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car,
slackening the nut B that fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒
position the new arm correctly and tighten the nut;
❒
lower the cover. Changing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 186
Proceed as follows:
❒
lift the arm A of the wiper and position the blade so that
it forms an angle of 90° with the arm;
❒
press tab B of the coupling spring and remove the blade
to be replaced from the arm A;
❒
fit the new blade by inserting the tab into the special
slot in the arm. Make sure it is properly locked into
place.
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Synthetic base lubricants
SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3 grade.
FIAT 9.55535- S2 specifications
Synthetic base lubricants SAE 5W-40 grade
FIAT 9.55535- N2specifications
According to
Scheduled
Servicing
Programme
According to
Scheduled
Servicing
Programme
SELENIA K P.E.Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F603.C07SELENIA WRContractual
Technical Reference
No. F515.D06
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONSUse Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Interval
for correct car operation genuine for replacement
Lubricants for
petrol enginesLubricants for
diesel engines For diesel engines, in the event of an emergency in which the original products are not available, lubricants with at
least ACEA B4 performance are acceptable; however, in this case optimum engine performance is not guaranteed
and the lubricant should be replaced as soon as possible at a Fiat Dealership.
The use of products with features lower than ACEA C3 – SAE 5W-40 for petrol engines and ACEA B4 – SAE 5W -40
for diesel engines could cause damage to the engine, which are not covered by the warranty.
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Baby surveillance mirror .......... 43
Battery
– battery recharging ................. 166
– battery replacement ............. 182
– servicing ................................... 181
– starting with auxiliary
battery ..................................... 135
– useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ......... 182
Beam adjustment .......................... 72
Body Computer (trip) ................. 28
Body paintwork identification
plate .............................................. 89
Bodywork marking ...................... 192
Bodywork versions ..................... 193
Bodywork
– advice for preserving
the bodywork ......................... 188
– bodywork version codes ..... 193
Bonnet
– opening/closing ................... 69-70Boot extension ......................... 67-68
Boot ................................................ 65
– boot extension ................... 67-68
– parcel shelf (removal) ........... 67
– parcel shelf lifting ................... 66
– tailgate closing ........................ 66
– tailgate opening ...................... 65
Brake fluid
– level check and top-up ......... 179
– specifications .......................... 205
Brake lights (stop)
– bulb replacement ........... 155-157
Brakes
– technical specifications ......... 196
– handbrake ............................... 113
– brake fluid (type) ................... 179
– fluid level check and top-up .. 179
Bulb replacement ......................... 149
– bulb types ................................ 150
– exterior ................................... 152
– general instructions .............. 149
ABS system .................................. 74
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 86
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement ................... 157
Air bag deactivation ..................... 106
Air filter ......................................... 180
Air recirculation .................. 38-41-45
Air vent and diffusors ................. 37
Annual inspection plan ............... 172
Ashtray ........................................... 55
ASR (system) ................................ 77
ASR function ................................. 77
ASR system ................................... 77
Automatic climate control
system .......................................... 44
– controls ................................... 44
– system servicing ..................... 47
– using the climate control
system ...................................... 47
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– interior ..................................... 158
Bulb types ...................................... 150
Bulbs
– bulb types ................................ 150
– generals instructions for
replacement ............................ 149Car inactivity ............................... 122
Car maintenance..................... 169
Car speed indicator
(speedometer) ........................... 14
Car washing
– engine compartment ............ 189
– exterior ................................... 189
– interior ..................................... 190
Carrying children ......................... 98
Ceiling light switching-on/off ..... 68
Central locking ............................. 61
Cigar lighter .................................. 55
Climate control system .............. 43
Climate control system
controls .................................. 41-44
Climate control system vents ... 41
Clock adjustment ................... 16-18Clock
– adjustment ........................... 16-18
Clutch
– technical specifications ......... 195
CO
2emissions ............................. 207
CODE card ................................... 6
Control buttons ........................... 53
Controls (pushbuttons) ............. 53
Correct use of the car.......... 111
Current sockets ........................... 58
Changing a wheel ......................... 137
– general information
and warnings ........................... 137
– tyre and wheel types ............ 199
– tyre inflation pressure .......... 199
Child lock ...................................... 62
Child seats ..................................... 103
– fitness for child seat use ...... 101
– preparation for child seats .. 103
Children (carrying in safety) ..... 98
– preparation for Isofix seat
mounting ................................. 103
Dashboard .................................... 3Defrosting-demisting
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and front side
windows ........................... 39-42-46
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .......................... 36
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and side
front windows ............... 39-42-46
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ... 90
Digital display ................................ 16
– control buttons ...................... 16
– standard screen ..................... 16
– warning light test .................... 17
Dipped headlights (lights)
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching-on ........................... 48
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching on ............................ 48
Direction indicator
– front bulb replacement ........ 154
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 49
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