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Prevent brake fluid, which is
highly corrosive, from coming
into contact with painted
parts. Should it happen, im-
mediately wash with water.
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event
of accidental contact, wash the parts
involved immediately with neutral
soap and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor immediately
if the fluid is swallowed.
WARNING
Symbol πon the container
indicates synthetic brake flu-
id, distinguishing it from the mineral
kind. Using mineral fluids irreversibly
damages the special braking system
rubber seals.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID fig. 19
Unscrew cap Aand check that the fluid
level in the reservoir is at maximum.
Fluid level in the reservoir shall not exceed
the MAXmark.
If fluid has to be added, it is suggested to
use the brake fluid in table "Fluids and lu-
bricants" (see chapter "Technical charac-
teristics").
NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap A
and the surrounding surface.
fig. 19F0C0098m
At plug opening, pay maximum attention
in order to prevent any impurities from
entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel with
integrated filter with mesh equal to or
lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainly
used in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
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CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
Incorrect fitting of electrical
and electronic accessories can
seriously damage the car. If af-
ter buying the car, you want
to install electric accessories which re-
quire permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hand phone kit, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load re-
quired, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒ the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an automat-
ic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒ before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒ battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened. Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the car is left inactive for
long periods at cold, remove
the battery and store it in a warm
place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% (optical indica-
tor with dark colour without green area
in the middle) for any length of time will
be damaged by sulphation leading to a re-
duction in cranking power.
Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at -10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (facto-
ry and after-market) must be less than 0,6
mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
following table:
Battery
40 Ah
50 Ah
60 AhIf after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
Maximum
admitted
stand-by intake
24 mA
30 mA
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WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they
should be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒ if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this pre-
vents effort on the motor and over-
heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.Changing the windscreen
wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm A-fig.
22and position the blade so that it
forms an angle of 90° with the arm;
❒press tab Bof the coupling spring and
remove the blade to be replaced from
the arm A;
❒fit the new blade by inserting the tab in-
to the special slot in the arm. Make sure
it is properly locked into place.For certain versions, to replace the blades
proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm and po-
sition the blade so that it forms an an-
gle of 90° with the arm;
❒press tabs A-fig. 23(set aside the
blade) and remove the blade to be re-
placed from the arm;
❒fit the new blade and check it is prop-
erly locked into place.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
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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.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moist-
ened chamois leather or cloth without
pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry
absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then
wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
with water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products,
carefully following the instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or alcohol-
based products.Fabric upholstery of your car
is purpose-made to withstand
common wear resulting from
normal use of the car. It is
however absolutely necessary to pre-
vent hard and/or prolonged scratch-
ing/scraping caused by clothing acces-
sories like metallic buckles, studs, “Vel-
cro” fixings, etc. that stressing locally
the fabric could break yarns and dam-
age the upholstery as a consequence.

CAPACITIES
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1.416V1.616V1.816V2.420V
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling
system
– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Selespeed transmission
hydraulic system
(where provided):
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS:
Windscreen /
rear window / headlight
washer fluid reservoir: (*)
(*) The values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers.Recommended products and
genuine lubricants
Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
Mixture of 50% demineralised
water and 50%
PARAFLU UP
SELENIA K
(versions 1.4
16V, 1.616Vand 1.816V)
SELENIA RACING
(versions 2.4
20V)
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR
CS SPEED
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35 litres
58
9
–
2.5
2.8
1.87
–
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
5.25
2.2
2.5
1.7
–
0.525
–litres
58
9
–
4.3
4.5
1.65
–
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
6.55
3.9
4.0
1.5
–
0.525
–litres
58
9
–
3.7
4.2
1.98
–
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
7.3
3.3
3.7
1.8
–
0.525
–litres
58
9
–
4.5
4.7
1.76
0.8
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
8.3
3.9
4.0
1.6
0.73
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1.9 Multijet 8V1.9 Multijet 16V
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system
– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS:
Windscreen /
rear window / headlight
washer fluid reservoir: (*)
(*) The values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers.litres
58
9
–
4.4
4.7
1.76
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
7.3
3.8
4.0
1.6
0.525
–litres
58
9
–
4.4
4.7
1.87
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
7.3
3.8
4.0
1.7
0.525
–Recommended products and
genuine lubricants
Diesel fuel formotor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised
water and 50% PARAFLU UP
SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
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INDEX
– types of bulbs .................................. 182
Capacities .............................................. 257
Car inactivity.......................................... 156
Car maintenance............................. 209
– additional checks ............................ 213
– annual Inspection Schedule .......... 213
– scheduled service ........................... 210
– Service Schedule ............................. 211
Cargo box .............................................. 91
Carrying children safely ...................... 116
Ceiling lights ......................................... 67
Central door locking system ............ 79
Checking fluid levels ........................... 216
Child lock .............................................. 79
Child restraint systems
(specifications for use) .................... 119
Cigar lighter .......................................... 72
Climate control system
– automatic two-zone
climate control system ................ 51
– manual climate control system .. 48
CO
2emissions ..................................... 263
Code Card ............................................ 10
Containing running costs ................... 149Controls ................................................ 68
Correct use of the car................. 135
Courtesy mirror light
(bulb replacement) ............................ 194
Cruise Control .................................... 65
Current outlet....................................... 72
Cut-off switch fuel .............................. 69
Dashboard............................................. 5
Dashboard and controls.............. 4
Daylight sensor .................................... 61
Dead lock (device) .............................. 14
Diesel fuel filter ..................................... 225
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 108
Dimensions ........................................... 250
Dipped beam headlights...................... 59
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 60
– front bulb replacement ................ 186
– rear bulb replacement ................. 188
– side bulb replacement .................. 186
Doors ..................................................... 79
Dualdrive (electric power steering) 102
Easy entry ............................................ 38
ABS ........................................................ 95
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................................... 101
Air bags
– front................................................... 126
– side..................................................... 130
Air filter .................................................. 225
Armrests (front rear) .......................... 70
Ashtray .................................................... 72
ASR .......................................................... 98
At the filling station .............................. 105
Automatic headlights sensor
(daylight sensor) ................................. 611
Battery
– checking the charge ....................... 226
– jump starting.................................... 170
– replacing .......................................... 227
Bodywork ............................................... 233
Bonnet ..................................................... 92
Boot ......................................................... 81
Boot light (bulb replacement) ........... 195
Brake Assist ........................................... 96
Brakes ...................................................... 244
Bulb (replacement)............................... 181
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