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Thousands of kilometres
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace diesel fuel filter
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis outlet)
Check the mechanical gearbox oil
Check for cleanliness of bottom guides of sliding side doors
(or every 6 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions with DPF) (*)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)
(*) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights
and messages” section) or at least every 24 months.
If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKING
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, emergency lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades (for versions/markets, where
provided);
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRICANTSprod-
ucts, designed and produced specifically
for Fiat vehicles (see table “Refuelling” in
section “Technical specifications”).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance
low speed driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban driving;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: the
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check the battery and the battery fluid
(electrolyte) (this check must be car-
ried out by skilled personnel only or by
the Fiat Dealership – also refer to the
instructions provided in the “Battery”
paragraph of this section);
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if re-
quired;
❒check air cleaner and replace it, if re-
quired.
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CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS
Do not smoke while working
on 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 incom-
patible. For this reason, the
vehicle may be seriously damaged.
fig. 1 - 1.4 version
fig. 2 - 1.3 Multijet versionF0T0083m
F0T0076m
1 engine oil - 2 battery - 3 brake fluid -
4 window/rear window washer fluid -
5 engine coolant - 6 power steering sys-
tem fluid
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AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter re-
placed by a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The vehicle fits a low-maintenance battery:
no top-ups with distilled water are need-
ed in normal conditions of use.
A periodic check is however required to
make sure that the battery is in efficient
conditions. Have it performed by the Fiat
Dealership or skilled personnel only. REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare battery having the same speci-
fications.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Scheduled servicing plan” in this section
will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
The battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explo-
sion and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
WARNING
Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
vehicle. Go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship if, after buying the vehicle, you
want to install accessories (alarms, mo-
bile phone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you
if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.
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Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. It is ad-
visable to have the battery re-
placed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of according to the
law.
Whenever an operation on
the battery or near it is re-
quired, always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
WARNING
If the vehicle remains unused
for a long time at very low
temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm
place to avoid freezing.
USEFUL ADVICE
TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
its life longer, observe the following indi-
cations:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle: the
vehicle is however equipped with a sys-
tem which switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, emergnecy lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine is
not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.The battery is also more prone to the risk
of freezing (e.g. already at –10°C). Refer
to the paragraph “Vehicle inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact the Fiat Dealership whose quali-
fied personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
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Child carriers .......................................... 89
Childproof device .................................. 61
Choke ....................................................... 13
Cigar lighter ............................................ 57
Clutch ....................................................... 178
CO
2emissions ....................................... 189
Controls ................................................... 54
Dashboard and controls................. 4
Dead lock device .................................... 11
Digital display ........................................... 16
Dimensions .............................................. 183
Doors
– centralized lock/unlock .................. 59
– childproof safety .............................. 61
– double panel rear doors ................ 62
– sliding side doors ............................. 60
DPF............................................................. 82
EBD system ............................................ 70
Engine codes- Engine compartment
(servicing) .............................................. 171
Engine hood ............................................ 67
Engine oil
– consumption ..................................... 159
– level check ......................................... 161
Engine starting ..............................102-120
Engine
– fuel system ........................................ 178
– identification codes ......................... 176
– powertrain ........................................ 178
– specification ...................................... 177
Environmental protection .................... 82
EOBD system ......................................... 76
ESP system................................................ 72
Fiat CODE (system) ............................. 7
Fix&Go (device) ..................................... 126
Fluids and lubricants .............................. 190Fog lights
– bulb replacement ............................. 135
– control ............................................... 54
Follow me home (device) .................... 48
Front roof lights ...........................138-139
Front seat arm rest ............................... 56
Fuel cap .................................................... 81
Fuel system .............................................. 178
Fuel
– consumption ..................................... 189
– economy ............................................ 102
– system shutoff .................................. 55
Fuses (replacement) .............................. 141
Glass cleaning ......................................... 49
Glove box ................................................ 56
Handbrake ............................................... 104
Hazard warning lights ............................ 54
Head rests ............................................... 36
Headlamps
– beam adjustment abroad ............... 70
– beam alignment ................................ 70
– leveling ............................................... 70
– trim adjust ......................................... 70
Heater system/
Heating and ventilation ......................... 41
High beams
– bulb replacement ............................. 134
– control ............................................... 47
– flashing ............................................... 47
High mounted brake lights
– bulb replacement ............................. 137
Identification data .................................. 174
In an emergency ................................ 119
Instrument board ................................... 6
Instrument panel .................................... 5
Instrumentation ...................................... 14 ABS system ............................................. 71
Added-on electrical/
electronic devices ............................... 80
Air cleaner/anti/pollen .......................... 163
Air outlets ............................................... 40
Airbag .............................................96-98
Alarm ........................................................ 11
Ash tray .................................................... 57
ASR (system)............................................ 73
Backlight washer
– control ............................................... 50
– liquid level ......................................... 160
Backlight wiper
– blade ................................................... 168
– control ............................................... 50
– nozzle ................................................. 168
Backup light
– bulb replacement ............................. 136
Battery
– recharging .......................................... 149
– replacement ...................................... 163
Body versions ......................................... 176
Body
– maintenance ...................................... 169
– version coding .................................. 176
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ............................. 136
Brake Assist.............................................. 72
Brakes ....................................................... 181
Bulb replacement ................................... 130
Bulkheads ................................................. 34
Capacities ................................................ 187
Car radio (provision for) ...................... 79
Care and maintenance .......................... 151
– heavy duty use of vehicle ............... 157
– routine checks .................................. 157
– routine maintenance ....................... 152
– service plan ....................................... 153
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