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❒car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer uphill or
fully laden car): decrease speed, if the warning
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3
minutes leaving the engine on and slightly
accelerated to further activate the circulation
of the coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as described
previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the car, keep
the engine on and slightly accelerated for few
minutes before switching it off.ç
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EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
The turning on at the same time of the xand
>warning lights on the dial (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) with
the engine running indicates that the EBD system
is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case heavy braking may cause the rear
wheels to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding.
Drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
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❒flashing- indicates the possibility of damage
to the catalyst (see “EOBD system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
If the light flashes, it is necessary to release the
accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the
engine until the warning light stops flashing; con-
tinue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further
flashing and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.U
amber
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If with ignition key at MAR, the
Uwarning light does not turn on or if it turns on with fixed
light or flashing when the car is travelling (on certain versions together with the message on
the display), contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Warning light
Uoperation can by
checked by traffic agents by proper equipment therefore, comply with laws and regulations
in force in the country where you are driving.
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
The warning light on the dial comes on when the
engine oil pressure sensor is faulty and, for
Multijet versions with modal instrument panel,
also when a failure is detected in diesel fuel sen-
sor. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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❒make sure the compressor switch Dis set to 0 (off), start the engine
and fit plug Einto the nearest current outlet and then turn on the com-
pressor by setting switch D to I(on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in section “Technical Specifications”.
Check tyre pressure on gauge Fwith compressor off to obtain precise read-
ing;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage
compressor from valve and current outlet, then move the car forth for
approx. ten metres in order to distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossible after 5 minutes to reach at least
1.8 bar, do not start driving since the tyre is excessively damaged and
the quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suitable sealing, contact Fiat
Dealership;
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F0H0357m
F0H0177m
F0H0358m
WARNINGIf the pressure falls below 1.8 bars, do not
drive any further: the quick tyre repair kit
Fix & Go automatic cannot guarantee
proper hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Apply the sticker in a visible position for the
driver to indicate that the tyre has been
treated with the quick tyre repair kit. Drive
carefully especially when cornering. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Avoid heavy braking and
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It is of vital importance to communicate that the tyre has been repaired using the
quick tyre repair kit. Hand the instruction brochure to the personnel charged with
treating the tyre repaired with the kit.WARNING
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified in paragraph “Inflation pressure”
in section “Technical Specifications”, start driving immediately;
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure; pull up the handbrake;
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, restore proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat Dealership.
FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for restoring pressure. Disconnect
the quick connection and connect it directly to the tyre valve; in this way the
cylinder is not connected to compressor and the sealing fluid will not flow
into the tyre.
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as follows:
❒disconnect connection A;
❒turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection Ato the cylinder and fit the transparent tube Bin-
to the proper space.
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Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and
adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights,
passenger compartment lights, dashboard warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen/washer
(nozzles/and blade position regulation)
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake lining conditions
and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody
protection pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel, brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check tension and adjust accessory drive belts
(excluding engines with automatic belt tighteners)
Check tension and adjust accessory drive belts
Check and adjust tappet clearance
(1.4 8V(where provided) - 1.9 Multijet versions)
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Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (Multijet versions)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check antievaporation system (petrol versions)
Change fuel filter cartridge (“green filter”)
(Multijet versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (1.9 Multijet versions) (❏)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, Dualogic etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Change engine oil and oil filter (❏)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
(*) Or every 4 years for particularly demanding use:
- cold/hot climates;
- driving in the city idling for a long time;
- dusty roads or roads covered with sand and/or salt
Or every 5 years, regardless of the km covered and conditions of use.
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall be changed when the corresponding warning light turns on (see section “Warning lights and Messages”), or in
any case every 2 years.
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❏) Every 30.000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions without DPF
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ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km
(for example about 15,000 km) the following yearly
inspection programme is provided:
❒check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
required (including the spare wheel);
❒check lighting system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights,
passenger compartment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen/washer
(nozzles/and blade position regulation)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc;
❒check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever
cleanness and lubrication;
❒check battery charge;
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒replace pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL 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.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine
oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products,
designed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).
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