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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 128
LOW BRAKE FLUID.............................................................. 128
HANDBRAKE ON ................................................................. 128
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................. 129
ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE .......................................................... 129
LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................................................. 130
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........................................... 130
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................. 130
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING..................................... 131
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................... 131
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................................... 131
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................... 132
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED .......... 132
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................................... 132
FUEL RESERVE......................................................................... 132
GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................. 133
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ................................ 133
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 133
VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
FIAT CODE ............................................................................. 133
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE ............................................ 134
REAR FOGLIGHTS ................................................................ 134
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 134
ESP - ASR SYSTEM FAILURE .............................................. 135
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................... 135BRAKE PAD WEAR .............................................................. 135
HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................................................... 135
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................. 136
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ...................................... 136
FOLLOW ME HOME ............................................................ 136
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................... 136
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 136
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................... 137
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 137
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................................................ 137
ASR SYSTEM ........................................................................... 137
POWER STEERING FAILURE ............................................. 137
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ............ 138
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................... 138
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................... 138
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL................................................. 138
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................... 138
SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSIONS FAILURE .................... 138
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/
MAX. GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE ........................... 138
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE/MAX.
GEARBOX OIL
TEMPERATURE
(where provided) (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light shall turn on but it should
turn off a few seconds later.
The warning light turns on flashing (to-
gether with the message on the display and
the buzzer) when the gearbox is failing.
The warning light turns on glowing steadi-
ly (together with the message on the dis-
play and the buzzer) when the automatic
transmission oil is too hot. SCHEDULED
SERVICING
(where provided)
This warning light turns on to in-
dicate servicing and it will stay on glowing
steadily until reaching the deadline. The
warning light will turn off after carrying out
servicing at Fiat Dealership or after 1000
km at servicing deadline.SELF-LEVELLING
SUSPENSIONS
FAILURE
(where provided) (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light shall turn on but it should
turn off a few seconds later.
The warning light will turn on to indicate a
failure at self-levelling suspension system.POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
(versions with multifunction
display)
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with multifunction
display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the vehicle exceeds the set
speed limit (see “Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”). ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL (red)
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when
the coolant level in radiator falls below the
min. level.
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubri-
cation;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rub-
ber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes,
etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
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;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-80
that passes API GL-4 specifications
Molibdenum disulphide, lithium soap based grease.
NL.GI. 2 consistency
Lithium soap based grease.
NL.GI. 0 consistency
Poly-urea oil synthetic-based grease suitable for
high temperatures.
NL.GI. 2 consistency
Lubricant for power steering and automatic
transmissions that passes ATF DEXRON III specifications
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based
on inhibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications
Additive for diesel fuels with protective action
for Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-II
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
TUTELA CAR
EXPERYA
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA
MRM ZERO
TUTELA STAR 325
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP (*)
DIESEL MIX
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Mechanical gearbox
and differential
CV joints on
wheel side
CV joints on
differential side
CV joints on
differential side
Hydraulic power
steering
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits,
proportion: 50% wa-
ter and 50%
PARAFLU UP
To be mixed with
diesel fuel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in wind-
screen/rear window
washer/wiper systems Lubricants
and greases
for transmission Use Fluid and lubricant quality specifications Genuine flluids Applications
for correct vehicle operation and lubricants
Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiators
Additive for
diesel fuel
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.