2007 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO check battery

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Thousands of km
Check exhaust emissions/smoke
Replace fuel filter
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, battery,
windscreen washer, etc.)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Replace timing belt (1.9 Multijet versions) (*)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall actually be changed according to the conditions of use of the car and it is indicated by the relevant warning light or message
(where provided) on the instrument panel (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
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USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and
repeated with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than re-
quired on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
fig. 1 - 1.2 and 1.4 8Vversions
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful!, when topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they
are all incompatible with one
another and could seriously damage
the car.
1.Engine coolant
2.Battery
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Engine oil.
F0M0145m
F0M0367mfig. 2a - 1.4 16V version
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Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if
you want to install accessories (alarms,
mobile phone, etc.): they will suggest
the most suitable devices and advise
you if a higher capacity battery needs
to be installed.
Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. t is ad-
visable to have the battery
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of according to the
law.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperature, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm place,
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
When you must perform any
operation on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes with
the special goggles.
WARNING
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;
❒switch off all lights inside the car: the
car is however equipped with a system
which switches all internal lights off au-
tomatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on for
a long time when the engine is not run-
ning;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
for a long time under 50%, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its ca-
pacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (e.g. already at -10°C). Refer to
the paragraph “Car inactivity” in “Starting
and driving” if the car is left parked for a
long time.
If 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.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 208
– version codes ............................... 214
Bonnet .................................................. 88
Boot ........................................................ 84
– extension........................................ 85
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 84
– emergency opening....................... 85
Boot light .............................................. 174
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)............................... 92
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 201
– technical data ................................ 218
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 166
– types of bulbs ................................ 166
Capacities ............................................ 106
Car inactivity ....................................... 138
Car maintenance
– periodical checks........................... 195
– scheduled servicing ...................... 190– service schedule ........................... 191
– use of the car under
heavy conditions............................ 195
Card box - CD box............................. 74
Carrying children safely ..................... 115
Ceiling lights
– boot light ....................................... 68
– courtesy ......................................... 68
– front ................................................ 66
– puddle/door .................................. 68
– rear ................................................. 67
Central console oddment
compartment..................................... 73
Chassis (marking) ............................... 213
Checking levels..................................... 197
Child lock.............................................. 80
Child restraint systems
– “Universal Isofix” ......................... 120
– Passenger’s seat compliance ...... 115
Cigar lighter.......................................... 74
Clutch ................................................... 217
CO
2emissions..................................... 231
Code Card ........................................... 7
ABS ...................................................... 91
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 105
Additional heater................................. 58
Air bag
– front................................................. 121
– side .................................................. 124
Air filter ................................................ 202
Air vents ............................................... 43
Alarm...................................................... 11
Armrest................................................. 73
Ashtray................................................... 75
ASR ......................................................... 94
– activation/deactivation................. 94
At the filling station ............................ 106
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 52
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 202
– jump starting ................................. 154
– recharging ...................................... 185
– replacing ......................................... 203
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