
105GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF) (for Multijet
versions 1.3 85 HP and 1.9 120
HP)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a me-
chanical filter, integral with the exhaust
system, that physically traps particulates
present in the exhaust gases of Diesel
engines.
The diesel particular filter has been
adopted to eliminate almost totally par-
ticulates in compliance with current /
future law regulations.
During normal use of the vehicle, the
engine control unit records a set of da-
ta (e.g.: travel time, type of route, tem-
peratures, etc.) and it will then calcu-
late how much particulates has been
trapped by the filter.Since this filter physically traps partic-
ulates, it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at
regular intervals by burning carbon par-
ticles.
Reclaiming procedure is controlled
automatically by the engine control unit
according to the filter conditions and
the conditions of use of the vehicle.
During reclaiming the following phe-
nomena could take place: idling slight
increase, fan activation, slight smoke in-
crease, high exhaust temperatures.
These situations shall not be considered
as faults and they do not affect vehicle
performance and environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed,
refer to paragraph “Warning lights and
messages”.

106DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE
STARTING3)Press the clutch pedal fully down,
without pressing the accelerator.
4) Turn the ignition key to AVV
and let it go the moment the engine
starts.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to STOPbefore trying to start the
engine again.
If the warning lights ¢(Y) and U
stay on when the ignition key is at
MAR, turn the key to STOPand
then to MARagain; if the warning light
stays on, try with the other keys pro-
vided.
If you are still unable to start the en-
gine, perform the emergency start-up
procedure (see section “In an emer-
gency”) and go to a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANTNever leave the ig-
nition key at MARwhen the engine is
off.HOW TO START DIESEL
VERSIONS
1) Ensure that the handbrake is up.
2)Put the gear lever into neutral.
3)Turn the ignition key to MAR. In-
strument panel warning lights U, m
and ¢(Y) will come on.
4)Wait for warning lights Uand ¢
(Y) to turn off.
5) Wait for the instrument panel
warning light mto go out. The hot-
ter the engine is, the quicker this will
happen.
6)Press the clutch pedal down to
the floor without touching the accel-
erator.
7) Turn the key to AVVimmedi-
ately after the mwarning light goes
out. If you wait to long, you will lose
the benefit of the work done by the
glow plugs.
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R R
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O O
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R R
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H H
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It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The
engine consumes oxygen and
gives off carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other poisonous
fumes.
Do not touch the high
voltage cables (spark plug
leads) when the engine is
running.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
1) Ensure that the handbrake is up.
2)Put the gear lever into neutral.

119IN AN EMERGENCY
I I
N N
A A
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E E
M M
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R R
G G
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N N
C C
Y Y
EMERGENCY
START-UP
If the Fiat code cannot deactivate the
engine immobilising system, the warn-
ing lights ¢(Y) and Ustay on and
the engine will not start. Follow the
emergency start-up procedure to start
the engine.
Read the whole procedure carefully
before trying to carry it out. If you
make a mistake, you must turn the ig-
nition key back to STOPand repeat
the whole operation from the begin-
ning (step 1).
1)Read the 5-figure electronic code
given on the CODE card.
2)Turn the ignition key to MAR.3)Press and hold down the accel-
erator pedal. The injection system
warning light Uwill come on for
about 8 seconds, and then go out. At
this point release the accelerator ped-
al and get ready to count the flashes
of the Uinjection warning light.
4) Count the number of flashes that
corresponds to the first figure of the
code on the CODE card, then press
the accelerator pedal and keep it there
until the Uwarning light comes on
for four seconds and then goes out;
release the accelerator pedal.
5) The Uwarning light will start
flashing again: after it has flashed the
number of times that corresponds to
the second figure on the CODE card,
press the accelerator pedal to the
floor and keep it there.
6)Do the same for the remaining fig-
ures on the CODE card.7)Once the final figure has been en-
tered, keep the accelerator pedal
pressed. The Uwarning light will light
up for four seconds and then go out;
release the accelerator pedal.
8)The Uwarning light will flash
rapidly for about 4 seconds to indicate
that the operation has been complet-
ed correctly.
9) Start the engine by turning the ig-
nition key from MARto AVV.
If, however, the Uwarning light
stays on, turn the ignition key to
STOPand repeat the procedure
from step 1).
IMPORTANT After an emergency
start-up, you should contact a Fiat
Dealership otherwise you will have
to repeat the procedure described
each time you want to start the en-
gine.

121IN AN EMERGENCY
BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of
the jack and spare wheel call for some
precautions as listed below. Catalysed vehicles must
not be bump started
(pushed, towed or coast-
ed down hill) as this could cause
fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it be-
yond repair.
Remember that until
the engine has started the
brake booster and hy-
draulic power steering systems
will not work and a greater effort
will therefore be required to de-
press the brake pedal or turn the
steering wheel.
Alert other drivers that
the vehicle is stationary in
compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning
lights, warning triangle etc.
Passengers on board should
leave the vehicle, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed.
If the wheel is being changed on
a steep or badly surfaced road,
place wedges or other suitable
material under the wheels to
stop the vehicle.
The spare wheel is vehicle-spe-
cific. Never use the wheel on oth-
er models. Never fit other mod-
el spare wheels on your vehicle.
Do not use the jack for
loads over the value indi-
cated on the plate.
The jack should only be used to
change a wheel on the vehicle for
which it was designed. It should
not be put to other uses or em-
ployed to raise other models of
vehicle. Under no circumstances
should it be used when carrying
out repairs under the vehicle.
An incorrectly positioned jack
may cause the vehicle to fall.

141IN AN EMERGENCY
FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
10
10
10
10
10
10
15
10
7.5
15
10
10
10
7.5
10
7.5
10
20
7.5
40
70
40
20
20
20
20
15
7.5
7.5 F14
F15
F12
F13
F42
F53
F30
F53
F51
F32
F42
F37
F53
F31
F37
F51
F37
F44
F50
F02 – MAXI FUSE
F01 – MAXI FUSE
F04 – MAXI FUSE
F48
F47
F38
F22
F11
F42
F18 42
42
41
41
41
41
42
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
42
42
42
41
41
41
42
42
41
42
Figure Fuse Ampere
Right-hand main beam
Left-hand main beam
Right-hand dipped beam
Left-hand dipped beam
Boot
Hazard lights
Front fog lights
Direction indicators
Dashboard instrument lights
Light system
Ceiling light
Instrument panel and warning lights (ignition switch powered)
Instrument panel and warning lights (battery powered)
Reversing light
Brake lights
Number plate light
Additional brake light (third stop light)
Cigar lighter
Air bag
Dashboard control unit power: optional functions
Dashboard control unit power: standard functions
ABS power (pump)
Right front power window
Left front power window
Door locking system
Ignition coils
Engine control system secondary loads
ABS control unit (ignition switch powered)
Engine control unit (+battery)

150VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions / wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot light, passenger's compartment lights,
glove compartment light, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake lining conditions and wear
Inspect conditions of: underbody protection, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed and brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.),
fuel feed and braking system hosing
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belts
Check/adjust tappet clearance (1.4 8V and 1.9 Multijet versions)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check exhaust gas/smokiness (diesel versions)
Check anti-evaporation system
Replace fuel filter (Multijet versions)
SERVICE SCHEDULE
The scheduled service must be carried out every 20,000 km.
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151VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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Replace air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (Multijet versions)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (excluding 1.3 Multijet versions)
Replace timing belt (excluding 1.3 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control systems (via diagnostic socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions without DPF) (O)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF)
(or every 2 years) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every 2 years)
(*) Or every 4 years for very demanding use (cold climate, idling in city traffic, dusty areas).
Or every 5 years, regardless from the distance travelled.
(
O) Every 30.000 km or 2 years for Multijet versions
(**)Engine oil and oil filter shall be changed according to their actual exhaust conditions, indicated by warning light/message (where provided) on the
instrument panel (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

152VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL
INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For vehicles with an annual
mileage of below 20.000 km (for
example about 10.000 km) the
following yearly inspection pro-
gramme is advised:
– check tyre conditions/wear and ad-
just pressure if required (including the
spare wheel).
– check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot lights, passenger compart-
ment lights, glovebox light, warning
lights, etc.).
– check windscreen wiper/washer
operation, adjust nozzles.
– check windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear
– check front disk brake pad condi-
tions and wear.– check cleanness of bonnet and
boot locks and lever cleanness and lu-
brication
– sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc)
brake and fuel hoses.
– check battery charge.
– visual check on various drive belt
conditions.
– check and top up, if required, fluid
levels (engine coolant, brake fluid,
windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid,
etc.).
– change engine oil.
– change engine oil filter.
– replace pollen filter (where pro-
vided).
ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 kmor before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
engine coolant level, brake fluid level,
windscreen washer liquid level, tyre
pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia,products designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
“Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).