2006 FIAT CROMA checking oil

Should the warning light turn
on glowing steadily, reduce
engine perormance and con-
tact immediately Fiat Dealer-
ship.
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage and the buzzer will sound when the car
exceeds the speed limit set previously (see
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light turns on to-
gether with the message on the
display when turning the knurled ring of
the Cruise Control to ON.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light on the dial
turns on (together with the
message on the display) if the
front brake pads are worn; in this case have
them changed as soon as possible.LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
The warning light (if any) on the
dial comes on together with the
message on the display and the buzzer
when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum level. Restore proper oil level
(see “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
Turning the ignition key to ONthe warn-
ing light on the dial turns on but it should
go off after few seconds.
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REAR SIDE BAGS
DEACTIVATED
(where provided)
Dial warning light
Àcomes on
when deactivating rear side bags. With
rear side bags on, turning the ignition key
to ON, warning light
Àcomes on first
with fixed light and then it will star flash-
ing for a few seconds. It shall then go off.
À
ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING
Message is displayed when the engine is
turned off at a speed higher than 10 km/h;
steering lock is disabled.
To restore the function, turn the ignition
key to ONand then to OFFagain with
the car stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES
(automatic transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES (manual transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
IMPORTANT Topping up or change of
the power steering fluid of 2.2 petrol ver-
sions shall be carried out at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
fig. 1 - 2.2 versionsF0L0158m
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
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fig. 6 - 2.2 versionsF0L0198mfig. 7 - 1.9 Multijet 8VversionsF0L0211mfig. 9 - 1.8 versionsF0L0321m
fig. 8 - 1.9 Multijet 16VversionsF0L0210mfig. 10- 2.4 Multijet 20V versionsF0L0316m
ENGINE OIL
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
car parked on level ground.
Remove the dipstick Aand clean it, put
it back in completely, remove it and check
that the level is within the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick. The gap between
the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to
about one litre of oil.
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the
MIN mark, add oil through the filler neck
B, until reaching the MAX mark.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX
mark.IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals
that the oil level is above the MAX mark,
contact Fiat Dealership to have the cor-
rect level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-
ing it off before you check the level.
When the engine is hot, take
care when working inside the
engine compartment to avoid burns.
Remember that when the engine is
hot, fan may cut in: danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose cloth-
ing might be pulled by moving parts.
WARNING
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
– emergency opening........................ 77
– extension ......................................... 77
– luggage compartment cover ........ 79
– opening and closing ...................... 76
Boot light ............................................... 168
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)................................ 87
Brake fluid level..................................... 196
Brakes
– fluid level ......................................... 196
– technical data ................................. 214
Bulb (replacement)
– bulb types ........................................ 158
– general instructions ....................... 157
Capacity ................................................. 224
Car inactivity.......................................... 136
Car maintenance
– heavy-duty ........................................ 187
– routine maintenance...................... 187
– scheduled service .......................... 184
– Service Schedule ........................... 185
Carrying children safely ..................... 104
Ceiling lights
– central light ...................................... 62
– courtesy light................................... 62
– front................................................... 62
– rear .................................................... 62
Chassis (marking) ................................ 209
Checking fluid levels ............................ 188
Child lock ............................................... 73
Child restraint systems
(specifications for use)...................... 107Cigar lighter .......................................... 68
CO
2exhaust emissions ..................... 229
Code card............................................... 8
Coins tray .............................................. 68
Consumption
– engine oil .......................................... 194
– fuel ..................................................... 228
Containing running costs .................... 130
Control buttons .................................. 20
Correct use of the car ........................ 119
Courtesy mirror light ......................... 167
Cruise Control .................................... 60
Current outlet....................................... 69
Dashboard and controls.................... 4-5
– Dashboard (left hand drive) ....... 5
– Dashboard (right hand drive) .... 235
Dead lock device .................................. 14
– activation/deactivation .................. 15
Diesel filter
– draining condense water .............. 197
Dimensions ........................................... 220
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control ............................................. 54
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 55
– front bulb replacement ................. 161
– rear bulb replacement .................. 164
– side bulb replacement ................... 163
Doors ..................................................... 73
ABS ........................................................ 86
Accessories purchased by the user 93
Additional heater .................................. 53
Air bags (front)...................................... 110
Air bags (side)........................................ 114
Air cleaner.............................................. 197
Air vents ................................................ 40
Alarm ....................................................... 12
Anchoring the load .............................. 81
Anti-raising sensor .............................. 13
Armrest
– front................................................... 66
– rear .................................................... 67
Ashtray
– front/rear ........................................ 69
ASR ......................................................... 89
– activation/deactivation ................. 89
Automatic climate control ................. 44
Automatic headlight sensor
(daylight sensor) ................................. 56
Battery
– checking the charge ...................... 198
– jump starting .................................. 150
– recharging......................................... 180
– replacing .......................................... 198
Bodywork
– maintenance ................................... 203
– version codes ................................. 210
Bonnet .................................................... 82
Boot ......................................................... 76
– anchoring the load ........................ 81
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IINDEX
Gearbox
– use of the automatic gearbox ..... 125
– use of the manual gearbox ......... 124
Glass/can holders ................................ 68
Glove compartment/oddment
compartment ..................................... 68
Glove compartment light ................... 167
Handbrake ........................................... 123
Hazard lights ......................................... 63
Headlight washer
– control ............................................. 59
– fluid level ......................................... 195
Headlights ............................................... 85
– aiming device ................................... 85
– beam adjustment ........................... 85
Head restraints
– front ................................................. 34
– rear ................................................... 34
Heating and ventilation ...................... 39
Heating and ventilation system ........ 39
Identification data ............................... 208
Ignition switch ...................................... 17
In an emergency .................................. 149
Instrument panel
(left hand drive) ................................. 6
Instrument panel
(right hand drive) .............................. 236
Instruments ........................................... 18
Interior fittings ..................................... 66
Interiors ................................................. 205
Jacking the car ..................................... 180
Key with remote control ................. 9
Keys ........................................................ 8
Levels
– checking ........................................... 188
Load limiters ......................................... 102
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control ............................................. 55
– flashing ............................................. 55
Manual climate control system ......... 41
Multifunction display ........................... 20
Number plate light ............................ 165
Oddment compartments ................. 67
Paint ...................................................... 204
Parking ................................................... 123
Parking sensors .................................... 94
Performance ......................................... 221
Plates
– body paint ........................................ 209
– identification data ........................... 208
Pollen filter ............................................. 197
Power steering fluid level ................... 195
Power windows
– controls ........................................... 75
Presetting for mounting the
"Universal Isofix" child
restraint system ................................. 109
Pretensioners......................................... 102
Protecting the environment ............. 97
Puddle light/door light ........................ 168
Radio frequency remote control:
Ministerial Certifications ................. 230
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones ........................................... 93
Rain sensor ........................................... 58
Emergency key..................................... 11
Engine
– identification code.......................... 210
– marking ............................................ 209
– specifications .................................. 211
Engine compartment
– washing ............................................ 205
Engine coolant gauge .......................... 6
Engine coolant level ............................ 194
Engine oil
– checking level ................................. 193
– consumption .................................. 194
– technical data................................... 226
EOBD system ....................................... 90
ESP system ............................................ 88
Extending the boot .............................. 77
External lights ........................................ 54
Eyeglasses holder .................................. 68
Fiat CODE system ............................. 7
Flashing the headlights ........................ 55
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 226
Follow me home (device) ................. 56
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 166
– control .............................................. 62
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 163
– control button ............................... 63
Fuel
– fuel cut-off switch ......................... 64
– gauge ................................................ 6
Fuel consumption ................................ 228
Fuel cut-off switch ............................... 64
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 96
Fuel gauge .............................................. 6
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 169
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