engine oil FIAT TALENTO 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Manufacture
The vehicle's manufacture has been
carried out at an industrial factory that
applies advanced procedures aimed at
environmental impact reduction with
respect to the inhabitants and nature in
the surrounding areas (reduction of
water and power consumption,
atmospheric and water emissions,
disposal and evaluation of waste).
Emissions
While it is being used, the vehicle was
designed to emit a lower quantity of
greenhouse gasses (CO
2) and
therefore lower consumption (ex.:
170 g/km amounts to 6.4 l/100 km for
a Diesel vehicle).
Moreover, the cars are equipped with
anti-pollution systems such as the
catalytic exhaust, oxygen sensor, etc.
For some vehicles, this system is
rounded out with an anti-particulate
filter that allows a reduction in particle
emissions.
Respecting the environment
Used and replaced parts on sale during
regular servicing (battery, oil filter, air
filter, batteries, etc.) and oil tanks (both
empty and full of used oil) must be
delivered to specialised waste disposal
consortiums.To hand the vehicle over at the end of
its life without extra cost, contact one of
our dealerships if you are purchasing
another vehicle or an FCA-authorised
collection and scrapping centre. These
centres have been carefully chosen to
offer high quality service for the
collection, treatment and recycling of
vehicles at their end of life, respecting
the surrounding environment.
Recyclability
The vehicle is 85% recyclable and 95%
recoverable.
To achieve these aims, several of the
vehicle's parts have been designed so
they can be recycled. The structure and
materials have been especially studied
to facilitate dismantling of these
components and their re-treatment in
specific chains.
In order to preserve raw material
resources, the vehicle incorporates
several parts in recycled plastic or
renewable materials (plant or animal like
cotton or wool).
DIESEL VERSION
PARTICULARITIES
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Engine speed
Diesel engines are equipped with an
injection system that does not let the
engine exceed a certain number of
revs, no matter what gear is engaged.
If you see the message "Anti-pollution
control" with the warning light
and
the alarm light, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
While driving, depending on the fuel
type used, in exceptional cases the
vehicle might emit white smoke.
This is due to the automatic
regeneration of the anti-particulate filter
and has no consequences on the
vehicle's performance.
Complete lack of fuel
When refuelling after completely using
up all fuel, you need to restore the fuel
circuit: refer to the "Refuelling the
vehicle" paragraph before restarting the
engine.
Engine smoke level label
The information (1) will be shown on the
label A fig. 161 in the engine
compartment.
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DISPLAY
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Rev counter 1 fig. 162
(scale x1000)
Speedometer 2 fig. 163
Indicated in km or miles per hour.Acoustic warning in case of
speeding
Depending on the vehicle version, an
acoustic alarm goes off for about
10 seconds every 40 seconds when
you exceed 120 km/h.
Driving style indicator 4 fig. 163
Please see the paragraph "Driving
suggestions".
Engine oil level sensor indicator 3
fig. 163
When you start the engine, display
3 warns you when the oil level is
minimum. Please see the paragraph
"Engine oil level".
Fuel level gauge 5 fig. 164Instrument panel 6 fig. 165
With indications in miles and possibility
to transfer to km/h.
With the contact off, press button
9 or 10 at the base of lever 7
fig. 166 and ignition button 8 fig. 165.
The unit of measure indicator will
flash for about ten seconds, then the
new unit will show: release button 9 or
10 fig. 166 when the unit no longer
flashes.
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Warning light What it means
AIR BAG FAILURE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If the light does not go on when
the starter device is inserted or if it goes on when the engine is on, it indicates a system malfunction. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
FUEL RESERVE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If it goes on while driving, fill the
tank as soon as possible. You have 50 km of range left.
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IMMEDIATE STOP
This goes on when you insert the starter device, then it goes off as soon as the engine is started.
If it turns on together with other warning lights and/or messages accompanied by an acoustic signal, stop the
vehicle as soon as the traffic conditions allow. Immediately stop the engine and do not start it again.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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BRAKING SSTEM MALFUNCTION/HAND BRAKE ENGAGED
It goes on when the starter device is inserted, and goes back off as soon as the handbrake is released.
If it goes on when you brake together with the warningSTOPand an acoustic signal, it means the brake liquid is
low or the braking system is malfunctioning.
You need to stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
If it goes on together with theSTOPwarning light and an acoustic signal while driving, it indicates that the
electrical circuit is overloaded or flat.
Stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
If this goes on while driving, together with theSTOPlight and an acoustic signal, you need to stop and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Check oil level. If it is normal, there is something else wrong. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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CONTROL PANEL
AND ON-BOARD
INSTRUMENTS
On-board computer 1 fig. 172
Depending on the vehicle version, it
includes the following functions:
distance travelled;
travel parameters;
information messages;
malfunction messages (together with
warning lights
);
alarm messages (together with the
STOPwarning light).
Selection buttons for displaying
Scroll up (button 9) or down (button 10)
for the following information, pressing a
few times briefly (the display will depend
on the vehicle's equipment and country
of sale) fig. 173.You can view the following information
on the display screen:
overall and partial odometer for the
distance travelled;
fuel consumed;
average fuel consumption;
instantaneous consumption;
expected range with remaining fuel;
distance travelled;
average speed;
service limit, oil change counter;
tyre pressure re-initialisation;
speed set on the Cruise Control /
Speed Limiter;
time and temperature;
on-board log, information message
scrolling and operational malfunction;
percentage volume of remaining
additive.Resetting the trip odometer
When the "trip meter" display is
selected, press either button 9 or 10
fig. 173 until the odometer is reset to
zero.
Resetting travel parameters
When one of the trip parameters is
selected on the display, press button
9 or 10 fig. 173 until the display is reset.
Interpreting some of the displayed
values after resetting
The further you travel after the last
reset, the more accurate and significant
the average fuel consumption,
autonomy and average speed become.
During the first kilometres travelled after
resetting, you will notice that the
autonomy increases as you travel. This
is because the system takes the
average fuel consumption since the last
reset into account. The average fuel
consumption can decrease when:
the vehicle is no longer accelerating;
the engine reaches operating
temperature (reset: cold engine);
going from urban to extra-urban
driving.
Automatic travel parameter reset
Reset is automatic when one of the
parameter's capacities is exceeded.
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Selection examples
Meaning of the data selected
On-board computer with service limit message
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULEOIL CHANGE IN 30,000 KM/
24 MONTHSMaintenance schedule
With the contact inserted, engine not on and the dedicated message on the
display, hold button 9 or 10 fig. 173 pressed for about 5 seconds to see the
service deadline (distance and time remaining until the next service deadline).
The following cases may occur as the next service deadline approaches:range less than 1500 km or one month: the dedicated message will appear
with the nearest due date (distance or time);
range at 0 km or the date for oil replacement reached: the dedicated
message appears on the screen along with the warning light .
The vehicle needs an oil change as soon as possible. SERVICE WITHIN 300 km / 24 DAYS
SERVICE
Depending on how old the vehicle is, the oil change limit will adapt to driving style (frequently at low speeds, door-to-door, the least prolonged
driving, towing a trailer, etc.). The distance that remains until the next oil change can, in certain cases, thus be reduced more rapidly than the
distance actually covered.
Reinitialisation:to reinitialise the oil change deadline, view the remaining range (distance and time), by holding button 9 or 10 pressed
fig. 173 for approximately 10 seconds until the fixed oil change deadline appears fixed.
ON-BOARD: information messages
These can help vehicle ignition, provide information on a selection or on driving conditions.
ON-BOARD COMPUTER: anomaly messages
They appear along with the warning light
.When these messages appear, drive carefully to the Fiat
Dealership. Failure to follow this instruction could damage the vehicle.
They are deleted when you press the viewing selection button, or automatically after a few seconds. However, they are stored
in the on-board log. The warning light
stays on.
ON-BOARD COMPUTER: alarm messages
They appear along with the STOP warning light to make you stop as soon as traffic conditions allow, for your own
safety. Stop the engine and do not turn it back on. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres40 80 120 160 200
Years246810
Check tyre condition/wear and pressure adjustment, if
necessary; check the quick "Tyre inflation kit" recharge
expiry date/condition (for versions/markets, where
provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1) (2)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rearscreen wiper blade position/wear
(for markets/versions, where present)
(1) Top up using the fluids indicated in the “Fluids and lubricants” paragraph of the “Technical data” chapter and only after checking that the system is intact.
(2) Consumption of additive for AdBlue (Urea) emissions depends on the condition of use of the vehicle and is indicated by a warning light and message onthe
instrument panel (for versions/markets, where provided).
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Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage
Visually check front disc brake pad condition and wear
Visually check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Visually inspect the accessories drive belt/s condition
Check accessory drive belt tensioning
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
Replacing accessories drive belt/s(4)
Replace fuel filter cartridge(5)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(6)
Change the brake fluid(6)
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message on the instrument panel. It must never exceed 2 years or 40,000 km. Change engine oil and filter every year if the vehicle is driven mainly in town.
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 160,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. Dusty areas and/or
heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt
must be replaced every 4 years.
(5) When refuelling the vehicle with a quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(6) Replacing it every 4 years or 120,000 km is recommended
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up the
engine oil level.
DEMANDING VEHICLE
USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Service Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
The vehicle respects the recycling
criteria and scrapped vehicle
assessment which came into force in
2015.
Therefore, some of the vehicle’s
components are designed with their
ultimate recycling in mind.
These components can easily be
disassembled to be recovered and
reused in the recycling industry.
Moreover, thanks to its advanced
design, its original setup and its modest
fuel consumption, the vehicle complies
with the anti-pollution regulations in
force. We are actively committed to
reducing polluting gases and saving
energy. But the level of polluting gas
emissions and vehicle consumption
also depend on you. Take care to use
and service your car correctly.
Keep in mind that lack of respect for
anti-pollution laws can expose the
vehicle's owner to administrative
sanctions. Moreover, replacing engine,
fuel system and exhaust parts with
other non-original ones voids the
vehicle's compliance with the
anti-pollution regulations.
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Have adjustments and vehicle checks
done at a Fiat Dealership so they
comply with the instructions in the
Scheduled Service Plan: all the means
and material means that allow the
vehicle’s guarantee to be maintained
are available here.
ENGINE REGISTRATION
The air filter, oil filter: a dirty cartridge
reduces performance. You need to
replace it.
Minimum: no adjustment is needed.
CHECKING LEVELS
ENGINE OIL
An engine normally consumes oil to
lubricate it and cool the moving parts,
and it is normal to have to top up the
lubricating circuit between two oil
changes.
However, if the oil consumption is more
than 0.5 litres every 1000 km after the
run-in period, you need to contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Periodically check the oil
level and in any case before long trips,
otherwise you risk damaging the
engine.
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Oil level check
The oil level should be checked with the
vehicle on a flat surface and the engine
stopped and cold.
To know the oil level exactly and to
make sure it has not exceeded the
maximum level (risk of damaging the
engine), you need to use the dipstick.The instrument panel display only
warns you when the level is at
minimum.
take out the dipstick and clean it with
a clean rag;
insert it as far as it will go;
take it back out;
check the level: it must never be
lower than "min" A fig. 273 nor above
the "max" level B.
Once you have checked the level, insert
the dipstick as far as it will go.
IMPORTANT To avoid splashing, you
can use a funnel when topping up/filling
up.
Topping up/filling the oil
The vehicle has to be on a level surface,
engine stopped and cold (e.g.: before
starting in the morning).
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Unscrew cap 1 fig. 274;
restore the level (the approximate
amount to get between the dipstick 2
"min" and "max" levels is about 1.5 and
2 litres, depending on the engine);
wait about 10 seconds to let the oil
flow in the circuit;
check the level with the dipstick 2
fig. 274 (as described above).
Once the operation is done, insert the
dipstick as far as it will go or screw the
cap back on completely.
IMPORTANT To avoid splashing, use a
funnel when topping up/filling up.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the "max"
level and do not forget to put the cap
1 back on and dipstick 2 fig. 274 in
place.
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Change engine oil
Contact a Fiat Dealership.Amount of oil to replace
Always check the oil level with the
dipstick (it must never be below the
MIN level nor above the MAX level).
Engine oil quality
Refer to the “Fluids and lubricants”
paragraph on the “Technical data”
chapter.
IMPORTANT In case of unusual,
repeated drop, see a Fiat Dealership.
BRAKE FLUID
The level is checked with the engine
stopped and on a horizontal surface.
It has to be checked often and in any
case every time there is a minimum
variation in the braking system.Level 2 fig. 275
Normally the level drops along with the
brake pad wear, but it should not drop
below the warning threshold "MIN".
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Filling
Every operation on the hydraulic circuit
involves replacing the fluid by a
specialised technician.
Use an approved fluid only (taken from
a new pack).
Replacement
Refer to the Scheduled Service Plan (in
this chapter).
IMPORTANT In case of unusual,
repeated drop, see a Fiat Dealership.
COOLANT LIQUID
With the engine off, on a level surface,
the cold level should be between "MIN"
and "MAX" indicated on coolant tank 1
fig. 276.
IMPORTANT In case of unusual,
repeated drop, see a Fiat Dealership.
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