brakes FIAT STRADA 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Service coupons must be performed every 35,000 km.
Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, passenger compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary
Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear
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Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant,
hydraulic clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) conditions
(versions without automatic tensioner)
Check tension of accessory drive belt
(versions without automatic tensioner)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnosis socket)
Check manual gearbox oil level
Replace fuel filter cartridge (diesel versions)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace air cleaner cartridge
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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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SUSPENSION
1.3 MultiJet 16V
Front Independent, MacPherson type with lower wishbones secured to a crossmember.
Offset coil springs and double-acting telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers.
Anti-roll bar.
Rear Rigid axle with longitudinal single-blade parabolic leaf spring.
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BRAKES
1.3 MultiJet 16V
Service brakes: front self-ventilating disc with floating caliper
rear drum
Parking brake controlled by hand lever, working on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and road salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency when braking for
the first time.
STEERING SYSTEM
1.3 MultiJet 16V
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning circle
(kerb to kerb) mWorking/ Trekking: 10,7Adventure: 11,3
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Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen
and rear window
washer fluid Brake fluidLubricants
and greases
for drive
transmission
FIAT 9.55530- MZ6classification.
SAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant.
FIAT 9.55550-MZ3classification.
SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic lubricant.
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at high
temperatures. Consistency NLGI 1-2.
FIAT 9.55580classification.
Grease for constant velocity joints with low friction
coefficient. Consistency NLGI 0-1.
FIAT 9.55580classification.
Automatic transmission lubricant.
Exceeds “ATF DEXRON III” specifications.
FIAT 9.55550-AG2classification.
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems.
FIAT 9.55550- AG3classification.
Synthetic fluid, NHTSA no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01.
FIAT 9.55597classification.
Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethyl glycol with organic formula. Exceeds
the CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
FIAT 9.555323classification.
Mixture of spirits and surfactants.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-11 specifications.
FIAT 9.55522classification.Manual gearboxes
and differentials
Manual gearboxes
and differentials
Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Differential side
constant velocity joints
Hydraulic power
steering
Hydraulic power
steering
(for cold countries)
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Percentage of use:
50% water
50% PARAFLU
UP(❑)
To be used undiluted
or diluted in
windscreen/washer/
wiper systems
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference F002.F10
TUTELA CAR GEARTECH
Contractual Technical
Reference F704.C08
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference F701.C07
TUTELA GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference F001.C94
TUTELA GI/R
Contractual Technical
Reference F428.H04
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(●)
Contractual Technical
Reference F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35
Contractual Technical
Reference F201.D02 Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original lubricants Applications
for correct vehicle operation and fluids
(●) IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❑) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS ............................................................................................... 80
ABS system ................................................................................... 80
- fault indications ...................................................................... 81
Air cleaner .................................................................................... 143
Air diffusers .................................................................................. 56
Air vents ........................................................................................56
Airbags ........................................................................................... 82
- deactivation ........................................................................... 84
- driver ...................................................................................... 83
- important information ..................................................85-86-87
- passenger ............................................................................... 83
Ashtray............................................................................................ 68
Battery
- maintenance .......................................................................... 146
- recharging .............................................................................. 127
- replacement .......................................................................... 145
Bodywork
- bodywork type code ...........................................................157
- maintenance .......................................................................... 150
Bonnet ........................................................................................... 75
Brake fluid level............................................................................. 142
Brake lights
- bulb replacement............................................................118-119
Brakes
- fluid level ................................................................................ 142
- service and parking brakes ..........................................98-160
Bulb replacement.......................................................................... 113
Bulbs
- changing.............................................................................115-120
- general information.............................................................. 113- specifications.......................................................................... 114
- types ....................................................................................... 113
Capacities ...................................................................................... 168
Changing a wheel...................................................109-110-111-112
Chassis (marking) ........................................................................ 156
Chassis marking............................................................................ 156
Checking fluid levels.....................................................................138
Cigar lighter (power socket) ..............................................67-68
CO
2(exhaust emissions) ........................................................... 172
Compass ......................................................................................... 30
- recalibration .......................................................................... 31
Control buttons............................................................................ 32
Correct use of the vehicle.................................................. 95
Dashboard ...................................................................................12-13
Diesel filter (draining condensation) ....................................... 144
Diesel
- filter ........................................................................................ 144
- specification............................................................................ 168
Dimensions .............................................................................165-166
Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 115
- control ..................................................................................... 60
Dipped headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 115
- control ................................................................................... 60
Direction indicators
- control ................................................................................... 61
Direction indicators
- control ................................................................................... 61
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