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WARNING
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Turning on of warning light is accompa-
nied by specific message and/or by buzzer
sound where provided by instrument pan-
el. These indications are concise and
cautionaryand shall not be considered
as exhaustive and/or as an alternative to
the specifications contained in this Own-
er Handbook which shall always be read
through carefully and thoroughly. In case
of failure indication always refer to the
specifications contained in this sec-
tion.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed
are divided into two categories: very se-
riousand less seriousfailures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a
repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a lim-
ited warning “cycle”.
The warning cycle of both failure cate-
gories can be stopped by pressing button
MENU ESC. The instrument panel warn-
ing light will stay on until eliminating the
fault.
As concerns messages relevant to the ver-
sions equipped with Dualogic gearbox, see
the attached Supplement.LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the lev-
el of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level, due to possi-
ble leak in the circuit.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
x
If the warning light xturns
on when travelling (on cer-
tain versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) stop the car im-
mediately and contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
WARNING
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on.
On certain versions, if the car is moving
the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on
when travelling, check that the handbrake
is not engaged.
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STARTING
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Yturns on glowing steadily, contact im-
mediately Fiat Dealership.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one. Proceed as follows:
❒Connect positive terminals (+near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a
jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point
Eon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒ Start the engine;
❒When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
fig. 1F0M0361m
The starting procedure must
be carried out by qualified
personnel because incorrect opera-
tions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. The liquid con-
tained in the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
WARNING
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To change a wheel proceed as
follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground should be flat and adequately
firm;
❒ Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake;
❒ Engage first gear or reverse;
❒Wear the reflecting safety jacket (com-
pulsory by law in certain countries) be-
fore getting out of the car;
❒open the tailgate and lift the carpet or
remove the Cargo box (where provid-
ed);
❒loosen the fastener A-fig. 2;
❒take out the tool container C-fig. 2and
take it near to the wheel to be changed;
❒take the spare wheel B-fig. 2;
fig. 2F0M0188m
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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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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
Never use flammable prod-
ucts like oil ether or rectified
petrol for cleaning car interiors. Elec-
trostatic discharges generated by rub-
bing during cleaning operations could
cause fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the car: they might explode.
Aerosol cans must never be exposed
to a temperature above 50° C. The
temperature inside the car exposed
to the sun may go well beyond that
figure.
WARNING
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-
al.INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
For routine cleaning of interior plastic
parts use a soft cloth moistened with wa-
ter and neutral soap. Remove grease or
persisting stains using appropriate solvent-
free products designed to preserve ap-
pearance and colour of plastic compo-
nents.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.
STEERING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER
KNOB WITH GENUINE
LEATHER COVERING
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap. Never use
spirit or alcohol-based products.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label instruc-
tions and indications to make sure they
are free from spirit and/or alcohol-based
substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with spe-
cial glass products, some drops fall on the
leather covering of the steering wheel/gear
lever knob remove them immediately and
then clean with water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care when
engaging the steering lock to prevent
scratching the leather covering. Upholstery of your car has
been designed to withstand
wear deriving from common
use of the car. You are how-
ever recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with
clothing accessories such as metallic
buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and
the like, since these items cause cir-
cumscribed stress of the cover fabric
that could lead to yarn breaking, and
damage the cover as a consequence.
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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine Body version
code 3-door 5-door
4-seat 5-seat
1.2
1.4
1.4 16V
1.4 T-JET
1.3 Multijet 75HP
1.3 Multijet 90HP
1.9 Multijet
1.9 Multijet Sport
(
❒) Version with 5-speed gearbox
(
❍) Version with 6-speed gearbox
(*) Version with DPF
199A4000
350A1000
199A6000
198A4000
199A2000
199A3000
939A1000
199A5000199BXA1A 01
199BXB1A 03
199BXG1B 14
199BXMIA 26
199BXC1A 05
199BXD1A 12 (
❒)
199BXD1B 07 (
❍)
199BXD1B 07B (*)
199BXE1B 09
199BXE1B 09B (*)
– 199AXA1A 00D
199AXB1A 02D
199AXG1B 13
199AXMIA 25
199AXC1A 04
199AXD1A 11 (
❒)
199AXD1B 06 (
❍)
199AXD1B 06D (*)
199AXE1B 08
199AXE1B 08G (*)
199AXF1B 10 199AXA1A 00E
199AXB1A 02E
199AXG1B 13B
199AXMIA 25B
199AXC1A 04C
199AXD1A 11B (
❒)
199AXD1B 06C (
❍)
199AXD1B 06E (*)
199AXE1B 08E
199AXE1B 08H (*)
199AXF1B 10C
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Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s
technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
TRANSMISSION
1.2 1.4 1.3 Multijet 75HP 1.3 Multijet 90HP1.4 16V -1.9 Multijet
Gearbox
Clutch
DriveSelf-adjusting pedal without idle stroke
Front Five forward gears and reverse with synchromesh for
forward gear engagementSix forward gears and
reverse with
synchromesh for
forward gear
engagement Five or six forward
gears and reverse with
synchromesh for
forward gear
engagement
IGNITION
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.4 16V1.4 T-JET1.3 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet
Fuel feed Multipoint electronic Multipoint sequential Multijet direct
injection phased electronic injection “Common Rail”injection
with turbosupercharger
and intercooler
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Specified fuels and
original lubricants
Unleaded petrol with
no less than 95 R.O.N.
(EN 228 Specification)
Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water
and PARAFLU UP (
❒)
SELENIA K P.E.
SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX (
▲)
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX (
❍)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
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1.3
Multijet
75 HP
–
–
45
5 ÷ 7
7.3
–
–
3.0
3.2
1.7 (
▲)
(*)
0.5
2.2
4.5 1.4
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
5.27
2.4
2.6
–
–
1.5 (▲)
0.5
2.2
4.5 1.2
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
5.27
2.4
2.6
–
–
1.5 (▲)
0.5
2.2
4.5
1.3
Multijet
90 HP
–
–
45
5 ÷ 7
7.4
–
–
3.0
3.2
2.0 (
❍)
(**)
0.5
2.2
4.5
1.9
Multijet
–
–
45
5 ÷ 7
6.35
–
–
3.8
4.18
2.0 (
❍)
0.5
2.2
4.5
1.416V
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
5.27
2.75
2.9
–
–
1.65 (
▲)
0.5
2.2
4.5
1.4
T-JET
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
6.0
2,4
2,6
–
–
1.7 (
▲)
0.5
2,2
4,5
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: litres
including a reserve of: litres
Fuel tank: litres
including a reserve of: litres
Engine cooling system:litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter: litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter: litres
Gearbox/differential
casing kg:
Hydraulic brake circuit: kg
Windscreen, rear window
andheadlight washer litres
fluid reservoir: litres
(*) Valve also valid for 1.3 Multijet 90 HP version with 5-gear transmission.
(**) Version with 6-speed gearbox
(
❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP
and demineralised water.
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