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If the car is mainly used in cities or less than 10,000 km a year, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.30 60 90 120 150 180
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Check exhaust emissions
Check antievaporation system
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Change spark plugs (❍)
Top up fluids
(engine coolant, brakes, battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (1.4 and 1.4 T-JET versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Replace timing belt (*)
Change engine oil and oil filter (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
(❍)For 1.4 T-JET version, in order to ensure correct operation and avoid significant damages to the engine, it is mandatory:
- to use spark plugs specifically certified for the T-JET engine only, of the same type and brand (see paragraph “Engine”);
- to replace the plugs as often as required by the Programmed Maintenance Plan;
- we recommend to refer to the Fiat Dealership
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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)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
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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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CHECKING FLUID
fig. 1/a - 1.4 version
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment.
Flammable gases may be present.
Risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids while
topping up: they are all reci-
procally incompatible and
may severely damage your car.
F0R0243m
1.Engine coolant
2.Battery
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Engine oil
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 1/b - 1.4 T-JET version
2
64
5
13
2
64
5
13
2
64
5
13
F0R0244m
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fig. 2 - 1.3 Multijet version
1
1
6
2
45
3
F0R0235m
1.Engine oil
2.
Engine coolant
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Battery
6.Power steering fluid.
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NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoir
Aand the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap, make sure that no
dirt gets into the reservoir.
For topping up always use a funnel with
built in filter (mesh smaller than or equal
to 0.12 mm).
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainly
used in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”. Check level through the reservoir.
fig. 7F0R0138m
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washing reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is fun-
damental to improve visibility.
WARNING
Some commercial wind-
screen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot parts which could start
a fire if they come into contact.
WARNING
Prevent brake fluid which is
highly corrosive from coming
into contact with painted
parts. Wash with water im-
mediately if this should happen.
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the case
of accidental contact, wash the parts
with water and mild soap and rinse
with plenty of water. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
WARNING
Symbol πon the contain in-
dicates a synthetic brake flu-
id, which is different from a mineral
fluid. Use of a mineral type fluid will
damage the special rubber seals of
the braking system beyond repair.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID fig. 7
Release cap A: check that the liquid con-
tained in the tank is at the maximum level.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-
ceed the MAXmark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids
and lubricants” table (see “Technical Spec-
ifications”).
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Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 11
How to remove the blade:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Afrom
the windscreen;
❒turn blade B90° around pin C, locat-
ed at the end of the wiper arm;
❒press the blade locking tabs;
❒remove the blade from pin C.
fig. 11F0R0236m
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 12
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir: see “Check-
ing fluid levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary using a needle.
The windscreen jets are directed by ad-
justing the angle of the nozzles.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about
1/3height from the window upper edge.
fig. 12F0R0143m
How to insert the blade:
❒insert the blade fastening tabs in the
hole on the end of the arm;
❒refit the arm with the blade on the
windscreen.
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Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 75W- 85 that passes
API GL4 PLUS specifications.
ATF DEXRON II DLEV oil
Molybdenum disulphide grease specific for CV joints.
Consistency NL.GI. 1-2
Specific grease for CV joints. Consistency NL.GI. 0-1
Synthetic fluid FIVES no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE
J1704, CUNA NO 956- 01
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethyl glycol with organic formula. that passes
CUNA NO 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NO 956-IITUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA GI/A
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F002.B92
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (*)
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints on
wheel side
CV jointson
differential side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% water 50%
PARAFLU UP
(❑)
To be used diluted
or undiluted in
windscreen/rear
window washer/
wiper systems Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids and Applications
for correct car operation lubricants
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(❑) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water mixture.