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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.
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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”).
208INDEX
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
- recharging ................................ 144
- replacing ................................... 164
Bodywork
- maintenance ............................ 171
- version codes .......................... 176
Bodywork paint plate .................. 175
Bonnet ............................................ 85
Boot
- anchoring the load .................. 84
- extending .................................. 80
- opening and closing ................ 79
Boot light........................................ 134
Brake fluid level ............................ 160
Brake lights .................................... 134
Brakes
- fluid level ................................... 160
- service and emergency .......... 181
Bulb (replacement) ...................... 130
- bulb types.................................. 131
- general instructions ................ 130
Capacities ..................................... 200Catalytic converter
(oxidising) .................................... 104
Catalytic converter
(three way) .................................. 104
Ceiling light .................................... 66
- control ....................................... 67
- replacement.............................. 137
Cellular telephone setup ............ 99
Central side windows ................. 72
Checking the levels ...................... 154
Child lock
(device)......................................... 77
Cigar lighter ................................. 70
Clutch ............................................ 182
- fluid level .................................. 160
CO
2emissions at exhaust ......... 205
Containing running costs and
pollution ....................................... 110
Control buttons ........................... 68
Dashboard................................... 21
Demisting
- electric mirrors ....................... 61
- front side windows ................. 60
ABS .............................................. 89
Accessories purchased
by the owner .............................. 100
- installation of
electric/electronic devices .... 100
- radio transmitters and
cellular telephones .................. 100
Air filter
- replacement ............................ 162
Air recirculation ........................... 61
Air vents ......................................... 58
Airbags (front and side) .............. 91
- general warnings...................... 94
- passenger airbag manual
deactivation .............................. 93
Annual inspection schedule ....... 152
Ashtray
- front ........................................... 71
At the filling station ..................... 102
Battery
- fluid level (electrolyte) .......... 163
- jump starting ............................ 144
211INDEX
Rearview mirrors
- electric ....................................... 56
- exterior ..................................... 55
- interior ...................................... 55
Rev counter .................................. 24
Reversing light ............................... 134
Rims ........................................ 183-185
Roof bars
- fasteners presetting ................ 86
Rubber tubing................................ 168
SBR system ................................. 10
Seat adjustment ............................ 48
Seat belts
- general warnings...................... 13
- height adjustment.................... 11
- maintenance ............................ 14
- use .............................................. 9
Seats
- accessing the rear seat........... 52
- adjustments .............................. 48
- cleaning ...................................... 173
- electrically heated ................... 49
- passenger folding seat ............ 50
Side doors ...................................... 75
Side/taillights
- control ...................................... 63- front bulb replacement .......... 133
- rear bulb replacement ........... 134
Snow chains ................................... 116
Snow tyres .................................... 117
Sound system ............................... 97
- setup system ............................ 97
- sound system installation ...... 98
Spark plugs
- maintenance ............................. 181
- type............................................. 179
Starting the engine ....................... 105
- bump starting ........................... 121
- diesel versions ......................... 107
- emergency startup ......... 107-119
- ignition switch .......................... 20
- jump starting ............................ 120
- petrol versions......................... 106
- stopping the engine ................ 108
- warming up the engine .......... 107
Steering column lock ................... 20
Steering column stalks
- left-hand stalk ......................... 63
- right-hand stalk ........................ 64
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 55
Steering........................................... 183
Stopping the engine ..................... 107
Storing the vehicle ....................... 118Structure ........................................ 183
Sun visors ....................................... 71
Suspensions .................................. 182
Symbols........................................... 6
Tailgate.......................................... 79
Technical characteristics ............ 174
Third brake lights ........................ 136
Tools ............................................... 121
Top speed ...................................... 186
Towing a trailer
- assembly diagram .................... 114
- tow hitch installation .............. 114
- warnings ................................... 113
Towing the vehicle ....................... 146
Transmission ................................ 182
Transporting children in safety . 15
Trip computer .............................. 36
Tyre pressure................................ 185
Tyres
- if a tyre is punctured .............. 121
- inflation pressure .................... 184
- reading ....................................... 184
- standard..................................... 185
Using the gearbox ..................... 109
212INDEX
Vehicle maintenance................. 149
- additional checks ..................... 152
- annual inspection schedule ... 152
- scheduled service .................... 149
- service schedule ...................... 150
Ventilation...................................... 57
Warning lights .......................... 39
Weights .......................................... 188
Wheel
- replacement ............................ 122
- spare wheel .............................. 185
Wheel geometry .......................... 183
Wheel replacement ..................... 122
Windows (cleaning) .................... 172
Windscreen and rear window
wiper blades ................................ 169
Windscreen washer
- control ...................................... 64
- fluid level .................................. 159
Windscreen wipers
- blades ........................................ 169
- control ...................................... 64
- nozzles ....................................... 169
- smart wash ............................... 65Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid level ....................... 159
Wing window (adjustment) ....... 72