CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the
boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in
town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as
soon as they are no longer used. These accessories
lower air penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up
to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly
affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on
average up to +20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON...................................... 207
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE ............................................................................ 208
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 209
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE ........................ 209
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ............................... 209
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE ...................................................................... 210
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE..................................................... 210
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE ...... 211
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 212
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILURE .......................................... 214
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................ 215
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM
FAILURE .................................................................................. 215
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 216
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.......................................... 217
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 217
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) .................................................................................... 218
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 219 GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 192
LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 193
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 193
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ......... 194
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 194
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 195
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 195
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH TEMPERATURE .. 196
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 198
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 198
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 199
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 199
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 200
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 201
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 202
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 202
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 203
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 203
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 204
BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................................................... 204
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 205
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 205
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 206
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 206
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LOW BATTERY CHARGE
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the
dial turns on, but it should go out as soon as the
engine is started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
If it stays on contact immediately Fiat Dealership.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the
dial turns on, but it should go off as soon as the
engine is started.
If the vwarning light turns on when the car is travelling (on certain versions together with the
message on the display), stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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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
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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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Warning
light on dial Message on
multifunction displayMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction display
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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FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)
Fiat Auto S.p.A. - Quality - Assistenza Tecnica - Ingegneria Assistenziale
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print no. 603.81.163 - I/2007 - 1
stedition
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
1.216V1.48V-1.416V1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet
Tank capacity 47 47 47 47
Reserve 5 - 7 5 - 7 5 - 7 5 - 7
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only.
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 specifications) only.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.216V1.48V1.416V1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet
litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg
Engine sump 2.5 2.2 2.4 2.1 2.75 2.4 2.85 2.5 4.2 3.75
Engine sump and filter 2.7 2.35 2.6 2.25 2.9 2.55 3.0 2.6 4.4 3.9
STANDARD TYRES
Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
185/65 R14 86T 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.3
195/60 R15 88T 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.3
205/50 R16 87V 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.3
135/80 B14 84M 2.8SPARE WHEEL
125/80 R15 95M 4.2
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.