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109CAR MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT - Remote control
If when the remote control button
is pressed the doors are not
locked/unlocked or the performed
operation signal (indicator lights on)
does not appear, change the battery,
using spare batteries of the same kind.
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should the prevailing use of the car
be under one of the following specially
heavy conditions:
– trailer towing
– dusty roads
– short distances (less than 7-8 km)
repeated and with external tempera-
tures below zero.
– frequently idling engines or long
distance low speed driving (e.g. taxis
or door-to-door deliveries) or in case
of a long term inactivity replace engine
oil more frequently than required on
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN.IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
Replace the air cleaner more fre-
quently if the car is used on dusty
roads.
If you are in doubt about how often
the engine oil or the air cleaner should
be changed in relation to how you use
the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in your battery should be
checked, where possible at the start
of the winter, to limit the risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing. This
check should be carried out more fre-
quently if the car is mainly used for
short trips or if it is fitted with acces-
sories that permanently take in elec-
tricity even when the ignition key is
removed, especially in the case of af-
ter market accessories.You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the
SERVICE SCHEDULEin
this chapter if the vehicle is used in
hot climates or particularly demand-
ing conditions.
Maintenance of your car
should be entrusted to a
Fiat Dealership. For ordi-
nary routine maintenance oper-
ations which you are able to
carry out yourself, ensure that
you have the necessary tools and
original Fiat spare parts and flu-
ids available. Do not carry out
servicing operations if you have
no experience.
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135TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
UseOriginal fluids
and lubricants
TETELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F010.B05
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F702.G07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F201.D02 Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Lubricant with synthetic basis complying with SAE 75W-85.
Performance exceeds by far the API GL-4 PLUS
and FIAT 9.55550 standards required.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. NLGI 1-2 consistency.
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Anti-freezing safety liquid (red colour) containing
monoethylene glycol inhibited with organic formula.
Antifreeze complying with CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D
3306 standards.
Mixture of alcohols, water and surfactants
(CUNA NC 956-11).Change
Mechanical gear and
differential gear.
Constant-velocity
joints on wheel side.
Hydraulic brakes
and clutch hydraulic
controls.
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and 50%
PARAFLU UP (
❒)
To be used diluted
or undiluted in
windscreen/rear
window washer/
wiper systems
IMPORTANTDo not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(
❒) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.
Lubricants and greases
for transmission
Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiatore
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
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136TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CO2EMISSIONS
The fuel consumption values shown
in the table below were defined ac-
cording to the type-approval specifi-
cations in European Directives.
Consumption values are defined by
means of the following procedures:
– an urban cycle: consisting of a
cold start and a simulated drive in city
streets;
– an extra-urban cycle: consisting
in frequent accelerations, in all gears,
simulating normal conditions of use.
Speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h;
– average combined cyclecon-
sisting of 37% urban cycle and 63% ex-
tra-urban cycle.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
IMPORTANT Road and traffic
conditions, weather, general con-
ditions of the car, driving style,
fittings and accessories, use of
the climate control system, load,
roof racks and other situations
penalising aerodynamic penetra-
tion and effecting rolling resis-
tance will influence fuel con-
sumption rates which can be dif-
ferent from the values shown in
the table (see
CHEAP RUNNING
THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT
in DRIVING YOUR CARchapter).
The maximum CO2emission values
shown in the following table refer to
the average combined cycle.
Consumption in accordance with Directive 1999/100/EC (litres x 100 km)
S - Active
Urban8.3
Extra-urban4.7
Combined6.0
CO2emission in
Versionsaccordance with
Directive 1999/100/EC
(g/km)
S - Active143
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139INDEX
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 92
– controls .................................. 37
– flashing .................................... 38
Manual climate control system
– climate control (cooling) .... 36
– controls .................................. 35
– maintenance .......................... 36
Milometer .................................... 21
Number plate lights .............. 95
On board instruments ........... 21
Paint ........................................... 121
Performance ............................... 131
Personalized adjustments ......... 29
Pretensioners .............................. 10
Protecting devices that reduce
emissions ................................... 76
Raising the vehicle .................. 102
Rear fog lamps
– bulb replacement ................ 95
– on/off button ......................... 40Rear screen washer
– controls .................................. 39
– fluid level ................................ 112
Rear view mirrors
– exterior .................................. 31
– interior ................................... 31
Rearscreen wiper
– blades ...................................... 118
– controls .................................. 39
– jets ........................................... 120
Restricting management
expenses .................................... 73
Reversing lights ........................... 95
Roof rack/ski rack ...................... 52
Rubber hoses ............................. 118
Seat belts
– general information ............ 11
– maintenance .......................... 12
– pretensioners ........................ 10
– transporting children
safely ....................................... 13
– usage ....................................... 7
Seats
– access to rear seats ............. 31– backrest adjustment ............ 30
– children (transporting) ....... 13
– cleaning ................................... 123
– lengthwise adjustment ........ 29
Side lights
– controls .................................. 37
– front bulb replacement ..... 93
– rear bulb replacement ....... 95
Signals for correct driving ........ 5
Snow chains ............................... 81
Spark plugs .................................. 126
Speedometer .............................. 21
Starting the engine
– emergency starting .............. 71-83
– ignition switch ....................... 18
– jump starting .................. 84-101
– procedure for starting ........ 70
– to switch off the engine ...... 71
– warming up the engine
once started .......................... 70
Steering ................................. 61-129
Steering lock ............................... 18-72
Steering wheel levers
– left lever ................................. 37
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