35GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
vice schedule, see section “Vehicle
maintenance”. Service indications will
be displayed km or mi according to
previous unit setting. When a pro-
grammed maintenance interval
(coupon) is near to come, turning the
ignition key to MAR, the display will
show the message “Service” followed
by the number of km/mi to go before
vehicle servicing. “Scheduled servicing”
message is displayed in km/mi or days
according to the approaching service
interval. Contact Fiat Dealershipto
carry out any service operation pro-
vided by the “Service schedule” or
“Annual inspection schedule”, and to
reset the display. Scheduled Servicing (Service)
Through this function it is possible to
display information connected to
proper vehicle servicing.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE: ser-
vice in km or mi, according to previ-
ous setting, will be displayed (see para-
graph “Distance unit”);
– press button +or –to select dis-
playing in days;
– briefly press button MODEto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.
NoteThe “Service schedule” in-
cludes vehicle maintenance every
20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every
year; this is shown automatically, with
the ignition key at MAR, starting from
2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) or 30 days
from this deadline and it is shown again
every 200 km (or 124 mi) or 3 days.
Below 200 km servicing indications are
displayed more frequently. As con-
cerns 1.3 Multijet versions, change air
cleaner, engine oil and engine oil fil-
ter at the intervals specified in the Ser-Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes
the circular setting cycle listed in the
initial menu screen.
Briefly press button MODEto go
back to the standard screen.
Press button – to return to the first
menu option (Speed Beep).
EBD
FAILURE
(red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of
warning lights
xand >with the en-
gine running indicates an EBD system
failure or that the system is unavail-
able; in this case heavy braking may
cause the rear wheels to lock before
time, with the possibility of skidding.
41GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key
to MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go out as soon as the en-
gine is started (with the engine running
at idle speed a brief delay in going out
is allowed).
If the warning light stays on, contact
immediately Fiat Dealership. IMPORTANTUnder severe use of
the vehicle, keep the engine on and
slightly accelerated for few minutes
before switching it off. On certain ver-
sions the dedicated message is dis-
played.
w
Drive with the utmost care to the
nearest Fiat Dealershipto have the
system checked.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
x>
LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE
(red)
EXHAUST OIL
(Multijet versions) (red)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go
out as soon as the engine is started.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
If the warning light
v
turns on when the vehicle
is travelling (on certain
versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) stop the en-
gine immediately and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
v
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the di-
al turns on glowing steadily with
vehicle stationary and driver’s or pas-
senger’s seat belt not fastened cor-
rectly. The warning light will turn on
flashing when, with vehicle moving, dri-
ver’s or passenger’s seat belt are not
fastened correctly.
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Exhaust oil (Multijet versions)
The warning light with turn on flash-
ing together with the message on the
display when the system detects that
the engine oil is exhaust.
After the first indication, at each en-
gine starting the warning light
v
will go on flashing for 60 seconds and
then for 2 hours until oil is changed.
If warning light
v
flashes, contact Fiat Deal-
ership immediately to
have oil changed and instrument
panel warning light turned off.
94GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SIDE BAG
It consists of an instant-inflation cush-
ion housed in the back rest of the
front seat to increase protection of
the occupants’ chest in the event of a
side crash of medium-high severity.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The front and/or side airbags can be
triggered if the vehicle is subjected to
strong knocks or impacts underneath,
e.g. violent crashes into steps, kerbs or
fixed projections from the ground,
falling to large holes or dips in the road. When the airbag inflates it emits a
small amount of dusts. These dusts are
harmless and is not the beginning of a
fire; then the unfold cushion surface
and the vehicle interiors can be cov-
ered by a dusty remains: this dust can
irritate skin and eyes. In case of con-
tact, wash yourself using neutral soap
and water.
The air bag system has a validity of
14 years as to the pyrotechnic charge,
and 10 years as to the coil contact (see
the plate in the glove compartment).
As this date approaches, contact Fi-
at Dealershipto have it replaced.
fig. 143
F0A0517b
After an accident which triggered the
airbags, go to a Fiat Dealershipto
have the entire safety system, the elec-
tronic control unit, the seat belts and
the pretensioners replaced. The Deal-
ership will also check the intactness of
the electrical system.
Any diagnostic, repair or replace-
ment operations concerning the airbag
system must exclusively be carried out
at a Fiat Dealership.
If you are having the vehicle
scrapped, have the airbag system de-
activated at a Fiat Dealershipfirst.
If the vehicle changes hand, the new
owner must be made aware of the in-
dications given above and be given this
Owner Handbook.
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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”).
153VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the vehicle
be under one of the following special-
ly heavy conditions:
– towing a trailer
– on dirty roads
– for short, repeated trips (less than
7-8 km) with outside temperature be-
low 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 en-
gine oil more frequently than required
on Service schedule
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
If the vehicle is used on dusty roads
change the air cleaner more frequently
than the indications in the Service
schedule. If in doubt as to how often
the engine oil and air cleaner should
be changed according to how you use
the vehicle, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
If the vehicle is used frequently in
dusty or heavily polluted environ-
ments it is advisable to replace the fil-
tering element more frequently; in
particular it should be replaced if a re-
duction of the amount of air admitted
to the passenger compartment is not-
ed.
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 frequent-
ly if the vehicle is mainly used for short
trips or if it is fitted with accessories
that permanently take in electricity
even when the ignition key is re-
moved, especially in the case of after
market accessories.You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the service schedule in
this chapter if the vehicle is used in hot
climates or particularly demanding
conditions.
Maintenance of your ve-
hicle should be entrusted
to a Fiat Dealership. For
ordinary routine maintenance
operations 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.
158VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Used engine oil and re-
placed oil filters contain
substances which can
harm the environment. We rec-
ommend you have the vehicle
seen to at a Fiat Dealership for
the oil and filter change. It is suit-
ably equipped for disposing of
used oil and filters in an environ-
mentally-friendly way that com-
plies with the law.ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Max engine oil consumption is usu-
ally 400 grams every 1000 km.
During the beginning of the vehicle’s
life the engine is be tuned in. Engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5000 ÷ 6000
km.
IMPORTANTOil consumption
depends on the driving style and the
conditions of use. IMPORTANTIf, following a check
the engine oil if move the MAXlev-
el, go to a Fiat Dealershipto have
the correct level restored.
IMPORTANT After topping up or
changing the oil, let the engine turn for
a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after stopping it before you check the
level.
fig. 8 - 1.9 Multijet versions
F0A0265b
FUEL CAPACITY (litres) ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.4 1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet
litres kg litres kg litres kg
Oil sump2.4 2.1 3.0 2.6 4.0 3.5
Oil sump and filter2.6 2.25 3.2 2.8 4.3 3.7
Dispose of waste oil properly
Versions Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
Passenger Transportation 185/65 R15 88T 2.3 (*) 2.3 (*) 2.3 2.7
Family (7 seater) 185/65 R15 92T 2.3 2.7 2.3 2.7
Cargo standard capacity/Combi N1185/65 R15 92T 2.3 2.7 2.3 2.7
Cargo extra capacity/Long wheelbase 175/75 R14 C99/98T 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.5
Combi N1 exra capacity 175/75 R14 C99/98T 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.5
Passenger Transportation Natural Power 175/70 R14 C95/93S 2.6 3.0 2.6 3.0
Cargo Natural Power 175/70 R14 C95/93S 2.8 3.5 2.8 3.5
With warm tyres the pressure should be +0.3 bar in relation to the prescribed value. Check again the correct pressure when the tyres are cold.
(*) Up to 3 people + 50 kg.
Tank capacity.................................................................................................................... 60
Reserve.......................................................................................................................... 5 - 7
Use only unleaded petrol with a rated octane number (RON) not less than 95.
Refuel diesel vehicles with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 Specification).
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
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