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137
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
– engine coolant level;
– brake fluid level;
– windscreen washer fluid level;
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
– operation of windscreen
washer/wiper system and
position/wear of windscreen/rear
window wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Fiat vehicles (see table
“Capacities” in the “Technical
specifications” section).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
– towing a trailer or caravan;
– dusty roads;
– short, repeated journeys (less
than 7-8 km) at sub-zero
temperatures;
– engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more frequently than indicated
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
– check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
– check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, and cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages;– visually inspect the conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission,
pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel/brakes), rubber parts
(boots/sleeves/bushes, etc.);
– check battery charge and fluid
level (electrolyte);
– visually inspect the condition of
the accessory drive belts;
– check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
– check pollen filter and replace, if
required;
– check air cleaner and replace, if
required.
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DIESEL FILTER fig. 158
DRAINING CONDENSATION
fig. 158
F0X0142m
fig. 159
F0X0143m
BATTERY
The battery is “limited maintenance”
type: under normal conditions of
use, the electrolyte does not need
topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be
checked periodically at a Fiat
Dealership or by specialist personnel
to make sure it is working correctly.
The presence of water in
the supply circuit may
cause severe damage to
the injection system and
irregular engine operation. If the
cwarning light switches on,
contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the
system bled. If this problem is
indicated immediately after
refueling, water may have
entered the fuel tank. In this
case, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Dispose of the
diesel/water mixture
discharged by the filter
correctly. You are advised to
contact a Fiat Dealership to
drain the condensation. They
are equipped to dispose of it in
full respect of the environment
and in compliance with legal
regulations.
The bleeding operation,
if not carried out
correctly taking the necessary
precautions, may compromise
the driving safety of the vehicle
as well as leading to dangerous
fuel leaks.
WARNING
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146
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery
rapidily and maintain its efficiency
over time, carefully observe the
following instructions:
– when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on
inside the passenger
compartment;
– switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
– do not keep accessories (e.g. car
radio, hazard warning lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
– before performing any operation
on the electrical system,
disconnect the negative battery
cable;– fully tighten the battery terminals.
IMPORTANT If the battery remains
with the charge below 50% for a
long time it becomes damaged
through sulphation and its starting
capacity is reduced.
The battery is also more prone to
the risk of freezing (at temperatures
as high as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph “Vehicle
inactivity” in the “Correct use of the
vehicle” section if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electrical
supply, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified personnel, in
addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices from Lineaccessori
Fiat, will evaluate the overall
electrical consumption, checking
whether the vehicle’s electrical
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices
continue to consume electricity even
when the engine is off, they gradually
run down the battery.
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Never use flammable
products, such as
petroleum ether or modified
petrol, to clean the inside of
the vehicle.
The electrostatic charges which
are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation
may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the vehicle: they
might explode.
Aerosol cans must not be
exposed to temperatures
above 50°C. Temperatures
may greatly exceed this value
inside a vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight.
WARNINGFront headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic
lenses of the front headlights.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to
water dripping off shoes, umbrellas,
etc.) which could cause oxidisation
of the sheet metal.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use
a moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water
and neutral detergent.
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Direction indicators
- control ..................................................................................... 61
- front bulb replacement ....................................................... 116
- rear bulb replacement....................................................118-119
- side bulb replacement ......................................................... 117
Doors (opening/closing).............................................................. 69
DPF ................................................................................................. 94
DPF (particulate filter)................................................................. 94
DPF system ....................................................................................94
Draining condensation................................................................. 144
Driving lights .................................................................................64
Driving lights
- bulb replacement............................................................118-119
- control ..................................................................................... 64
ELD ................................................................................................ 88
Electrical/electronic devices ......................................................91
E-Locker ........................................................................................ 88
E-Locker system (ELD)............................................................... 88
Emergency situations................................................................... 107
Emergency
- emergency situations ..........................................................107
- hazard warning lights ............................................................ 63
Engine compartment.................................................................... 138
- washing ....................................................................................152
Engine coolant level......................................................................140
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................... 28
Engine coolant
- checking level......................................................................... 140
- temperature gauge ................................................................ 28
Engine marking.............................................................................. 156Engine oil consumption ..............................................................140
Engine oil level ............................................................................. 139
Engine oil level............................................................................... 139
Engine oil
- consumption........................................................................... 140
- level check ............................................................................. 139
- specifications....................................................................168-169
Engine
- coolant level........................................................................... 140
- coolant temperature gauge ................................................. 28
- engine type code ................................................................... 157
- fuel............................................................................................ 158
- marking....................................................................................156
- power supply.......................................................................... 159
- specifications ......................................................................... 158
- washing the engine compartment...................................... 152
Environment (protection) ......................................................... 94
Environmental protection........................................................... 94
Essential information .................................................................. 4
Exhaust emissions ....................................................................... 172
Extinguisher ..................................................................................131
Fabric trim
- cleaning ....................................................................................153
Fiat CODE (system) ................................................................... 7
Fiat CODE system ...................................................................... 7
Flashing .......................................................................................... 60
Fluids and lubricants .............................................................169-170
Fog lights ....................................................................................... 64
Fog lights
- bulb replacement................................................................... 117
- control ..................................................................................... 64
Follow me home system .............................................................71
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Footboards..................................................................................... 79
Front ceiling light ......................................................................... 66
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 120
Front roof lights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 120
- control ................................................................................... 66
Fuel consumption ........................................................................ 171
Fuel cut-off (automatic switch) .................................................65
Fuel cut-off switch ...................................................................... 65
Fuel level indicator gauge ...........................................................27
Fuel tank cap.................................................................................. 93
Fuel
- consumption ......................................................................... 171
- fuel cap ................................................................................... 93
- fuel cut-off ............................................................................. 65
- level gauge ............................................................................. 27
- refuelling.................................................................................. 92
- specification......................................................................158-168
Fuses .............................................................................................. 121
- dashboard fuse box ............................................................. 123
- engine compartment fuse box .......................................... 124
- fuse list .............................................................................125-126
- general information ............................................................. 121
Gearbox
- using the gearbox ................................................................. 99
Glasses holder ...............................................................................66
Glove box light
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 121
Glove compartment .................................................................. 65Handbrake ................................................................................... 98
Hazard lights ................................................................................. 63
Hazard warning lights switch ....................................................63
Headlights .....................................................................................79
- alignment corrector ............................................................ 79
- light beam direction ............................................................. 79
- washing ................................................................................... 153
Headrests
- front ........................................................................................ 17
- rear ......................................................................................... 18
Heating / climate control system ............................................. 55
Heating and ventilation................................................................ 55
- controls ................................................................................... 56
Heavy use of the vehicle............................................................. 137
How to save fuel........................................................................... 102
Identification data ........................................................................ 155
- VIN plate ............................................................................... 155
Ignition ........................................................................................... 11
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 11
In an emergency..................................................................... 107
Instrument panel ..........................................................................14-15
Interiors ..........................................................................................153
Internal features ........................................................................... 65
Jack ..................................................................................109-110-128
Key with remote control ......................................................... 8
Keys ................................................................................................ 7
- duplicating ...............................................................................10
Know your vehicle................................................................... 7
Leather trim
- cleaning ....................................................................................154
181
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - \
Service EngineeringLargo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)Print no. 603.99.088 - 04/2012 - 2 Edition
Technical specifications .................................................... 155
Third brake light ........................................................................\
.. 119
Topping up the en gine oil ........................................................... 139
Towing the vehicle....................................................................... 130
Towing tra ilers........................................................................\
...... 104
Trailers ( towing)........................................................................\
... 104
Transmi ssion........................................................................\
.......... 159
Trip compu ter ........................................................................\
...... 42
Tyre pr essure........................................................................\
........ 164
Tyres - inflation pressure............................................................. 147-164
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- reading rim code................................................................... 163
- reading t yre code .................................................................. 161
- Rim pr otector........................................................................\
162
- snow ........................................................................\
.......... 99-163
- spare wheel........................................................................\
.... 161
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
Using the gearbox .................................................................. 99
Vehicle inact ivity ..................................................................... 105
Vehicle lift ing ........................................................................\
... 128-129
Vehicle maintenance ........................................................ 133
Ventilati on ........................................................................\
........ 56-58
Warning lights and messages ................................................ 45
Warning lights and messages ..................................................... 45
Weight s ........................................................................\
.................. 167
Wheel geom etry ........................................................................\
. 161
Wheels - chang ing ........................................................... 109-110-111-112
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
- wheel trim........................................................................\
...... 161
Window clea ning ........................................................................\
. 62
Windows - clea ning ........................................................................\
............ 62
- elect ric........................................................................\
............. 70
- manua l ........................................................................\
............. 70
- rear window ........................................................................\
... 77
Windscreen washer fluid level................................................... 141
Windscreen washer - contro l ......................................................................\
............. 62
- fluid le vel ........................................................................\
........ 141
Windscreen wiper - blade repla cement................................................................. 149
- contro l ........................................................................\
............. 62
- nozzle s ........................................................................\
............. 150
- smart w ashing........................................................................\
62

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