2007 FIAT LINEA oil temperature

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof after use. These accessories de-
crease aerodynamic penetration of the car
and have a negative effect on consumption.
It is better to use a trailer to transport
particularly bulky objects.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system requires high-
er fuel consumption (up to +20% in av-
erage): use the air vents when the exter-
nal temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car
standing: the engine warms up very slow-
ly in these conditions, increasing con-
sumption and emissions. It is advisable to
start off immediately and slowly keeping
the engine speed down: the engine will
warm up much faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine. The
latter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-
necessary and causes increase of con-
sumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and
road conditions allow. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase con-
sumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.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 tyre pressure regularly at least
once every four weeks: excessively low
pressure will increase consumption be-
cause rolling resistance will be 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 sta-
bility.

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MAINTENANCE
DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
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) re-
peated and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte) (see paragraph “Charge
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
❒visually inspect the accessory drive belt
conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required:engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Seleniaproducts, designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).

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WINDSCREEN WASHING
FLUID fig. 6
To top up, remove the cap A.
Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35, in the fol-
lowing concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35and 70% water in summer.
50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35and 50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35fluid.
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 5
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must be between
the MINand MAXlines on the vessel.
fig. 5F0R0136mfig. 6
PARAFLU UP antifreeze is
used in the engine cooling sys-
tem. Use fluid of the same
type contained in the cooling
system for top-ups. PARAFLU UP may
not be mixed with other types of fluids.
If this accidentally occurs, do not start
the engine and contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If required, replace
the cap with an original spare part so
as not to compromise system effi-
ciency. Do not remove the cap from
the vessel when the engine is hot: risk
of burns.
WARNING
F0R0137m
If the level is low, slowly pour a 50% mix-
ture of demineralised water and FL Sele-
nia PARAFLU UPthrough filler Aof the
vessel until the level approaches the MAX
line.
The 50% concentration of PARAFLU UP
demineralised water protects from freez-
ing to a temperature of –35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions, we
recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP
and 40% demineralized water mixture.
Waste engine oil and oil filters
contains substances which are
dangerous for the environ-
ment. It is advisable to have
oil and filters changed by a Fiat Deal-
ership where they will be disposed of
according to the law.
Always top up using engine oil
of the same types as that al-
ready in the engine.

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
EOBD system ...................................... 96
ESP system............................................ 93
External lights ...................................... 66
Fiat CODE system ............................. 6
Fix & Go automatic ............................ 153
Flashing the headlights ....................... 66
Fluid levels ............................................ 196
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 214
Follow me home (device) ................. 67
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement........................... 165
– control ............................................ 72
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control button .............................. 75
Fuel
– consumption................................... 229
– cut-off switch.................................. 69
– level gauge....................................... 17
Fuel cut-off switch............................... 77
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 102
Fuel level gauge ................................... 17
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 167
Gearbox
– using manual gearbox .................. 132
Glass holder - can holder................... 72
Glove box/oddment compartment .. 70
Handbrake .......................................... 125
Hazard lights ........................................ 75
Head restraints
– front ................................................ 45
– rear................................................... 46
Headlight washer
– control ............................................ 61
– fluid level ........................................ 200
Headlights.............................................. 91
– beam adjustment .......................... 89
– headlight slant adjusting device ... 89
Heated rear window ......................52-57
Heating and ventilation ...................... 49
Identification data .............................. 200
Ignition device....................................... 13
In an emergency .................................. 145
Instrument panel ................................. 14
Instruments .......................................... 16
Interior fittings .................................... 78
Interiors ................................................ 197
Isofix (child restraint system) .......... 114
Jack ........................................................ 148
Jacking the car ..................................... 186
Key with remote control ................ 8
Key without remote control ........... 11
Dashboard........................................... 5
– Left hand drive version ............... 5
Dashboard and controls..................... 4
Dead lock device................................. 77
Digital display ....................................... 18
Dimensions .......................................... 210
Dipped beam headlights
– control ............................................ 66
– bulb replacement........................... 161
Direction indicators
– control ............................................ 67
– front bulb replacement ............... 161
– rear bulb replacement ................. 162
– side bulb replacement ................. 162
Doors..................................................... 82
Electrical socket ................................ 73
Engine
– identification code ........................ 200
– marking ........................................... 202
– technical data ................................ 203
Engine compartment
– washing ........................................... 197
Engine coolant...................................... 187
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 17
Engine oil
– consumption .................................. 186
– level check....................................... 186
– specifications ................................. 227