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MAINTENANCEUsed engine oil and filter contain harmful substances for the environment. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the oil and filter changed, as they are equipped to dispose of the waste oil and filters
respecting the nature and the law. IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the
engine turn over for a few seconds and wait a few
minutes after turning it off before you check the level.
Do not add oil with specifications other than that already in the engine.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals that the oil
level is above the MAX mark, contact Fiat Dealership
to have the correct level restored.
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DIESEL FUEL FILTER
DRAINING THE CONDENSE (diesel versions)
IMPORTANT The presence of water in the fuel circuit
can severely damage the injection system and make
the engine misfire. If the warning light
cturns on,
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
the bleeding operation carried out.
If the warning light comes on immediately after
refuelling, water is probably present in the tank: turn
the engine off immediately and contact Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
Fiat Multipla battery is of the “Limited maintenance”
type: under normal conditions of use it does not
require topping up with distilled water.
CHECKING THE BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
(electrolyte)
Check the electrolyte level (and top up if required) at
the intervals shown in the Service Schedule in this
section. Have this operation carried out at Fiat
Dealership.
Batteries contain substances that are very harmful for the environment. You are advised to have
the battery changed at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly equipped for disposing of used batteries
respecting nature and law.
The liquid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes and
skin. Do not bring naked flames or possible sources of sparks near to the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.WARNING
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BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate is applied inside the tailgate and it bears the following data:
A - Paint manufacturer
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
D - Respray and touch up code.
CHASSIS MARKING
It is printed on the passenger compartment floor. It can be reached by
lifting the special flap (A) and includes the following data:
❒car model: ZFA 186 000
❒chassis number.
ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder block and includes the model
and the chassis number.
F0E0187m
F0E0184m
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ENGINE
JTD 120
186A9.000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90.4
1910
18 : 1
88
120
4000
206
21.0
1450/3000
–
–
Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (Specification
EN590) JTD 115 (*)
186A8.000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90.4
1910
18 : 1
85
115
4000
203
20.7
1500
–
–
Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (Specification
EN590) 100 16V
182B6.000
Otto
4 in line
4
80.5 x 78.4
1596
10.5 : 1
76
103
5750
145
14.8
4000
NGK BKR5EZ
CHAMPION RC10YCC
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
GENERAL FEATURES
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Number of valves per cylinder
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Compression ratio
kW
Maximum power (EEC) HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Nm
Torque (EEC) kgm
corresponding ratio/s rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
(*) Engine model provided for certain versions/markets only
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BRAKES
10016V - JTD 120
Service brakes:
– front Disc, self-ventilating
– rear Drum, self-centring shoes with mechanism for backlash recovery.
Disc on cars fitted with ESP (optional).
Handbrake Controlled by a lever, it works on the rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
SUSPENSIONS
10016V - JTD 120
Front Mc Pherson independent wheels.
Rear Independent wheels.
STEERING
100 16V- JTD 120
Type Rack and pinion with power steering.
Minimum steering cycle m 11
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UNDERSTANDING RIM MARKING
The following are the necessary indications to understand the meaning of
the markings on the rim, as shown in the figure.
Example: 6 J x 15 H2
6 = rim width in inches (1)
J = rim drop center outline (side projection where the tyre bead rests)
(2)
15 = rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to diameter of the
tyre to be mounted) (3 =Ø)
H2 = “hump“ shape and number (relief on the circumference holding the
TUBELESS tyre bead on the rim)
F0E0228m
Snow Space-saver spare wheel
Rim Tyre Tyre Rim Tyre
100
16V- JTD 1206 J x15 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88Q 4B x 15 125/80 R15 95M
6
bJ x15 195/60 R15 88H (*) 195/60 R15 88Q
7 J x17 205/45 R17 88V (*) (❒)–
VAN 100 16V6 J x15185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88Q spare wheel VAN JTD 120195/60 R15 88H (*) 195/60 R15 88Q with standard size
(*) Where provided.
(❒) Tyre that cannot be fitted with snow chains
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JTD 120
1370
680
1100
1050
2050
1300 (900)•
560
80
70
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum
loads allowed.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they comply with these lim-
its.
With headlights turned on, load must not exceed the values indicated in paragraph “Headlights” in section “Dashboard and controls”.
(•) For specific markets.
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank at 90 % and with no optional):
Payload (*) including
the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes):100
16V
1300
690
1050
1050
2025
1200 (900)•
560
80
70
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1420
4 p+ 280
1050
1050
2000
1300
560
80
701420
5p + 245
1050
1050
2040
1300
560
80
70 1350
5p + 255
1050
1050
1980
1200
560
80
70 1350
4p + 290
1050
1050
1940
1200
560
80
70
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum
loads allowed.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they comply with these lim-
its.
With headlights turned on, load must not exceed the values indicated in paragraph “Headlights” in section “Dashboard and controls”.
Weights (kg) VAN 100 16VVAN JTD 120
4-seat 5-seat 4-seat 5-seat
Kerb weight
(with fuel, spare wheel,
tools and accessories):
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):