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IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may
be deployed if the car is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody area, such as for
example violent shocks against steps, kerbs or
obstacles, falling of the car in big holes or sags in the
road.
IMPORTANT When the airbag inflates it emits a small
amount of dusts. These dusts are harmless and is not
the beginning of a fire; then the unfold cushion surface
and the car interiors can be covered by a dusty
remains: this dust can irritate skin and eyes. In case of
contact, wash yourself using neutral soap and water.
IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any
of the safety devices is activated, take the car to a Fiat
Dealership to have the devices activated replaced and
to have the system checked.All control, check, repair and replacement operations
concerning the airbags must be carried out c/o Fiat
Dealership only.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the car
changes ownership, the new owner must be informed
of the method of use of airbags and the above
warnings and also be given this “Owner Handbook”.
IMPORTANT The triggering of pretensioners, front
airbags and side bags is decided in a differentiated
manner by the electronic control unit, depending on
the type of crash. The failure to deploy one or more
of them does not mean that the system is not working
properly.
WARNING
WARNING
Never rest head, arms and elbows on the door, on the windows and in the
windowbag area to prevent possible injuries during the inflation phase. Expiration dates of pyrotechnic charge and coil contact are indicated on the label
inside the lower oddment compartment. As these dates approach, contact Fiat
Dealership to have them replaced.
WARNINGNever lean head, arms and elbows out of window.
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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
DOORS OPEN (red)
The warning light on the dial turns on together with the message when a door or the tailgate are
not properly shut.
FRONT BRAKES PADS WEAR (red)
The warning light on the dial turns on together with the message when pressing the brake pedal if
front brake pads are worn; in this case have them changed as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Since the car is fitted with wear sensors for the front brake pads, when changing
them, check also the rear brake pads.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (red)
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.
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WARNINGIf vwarning light stays on glowing steadily together with the message, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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(*) Or every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city idling for a long time)
Or every 5 years, regardless of the km covered
(**) 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.
Check and adjust tappet clearance, if required (JTD 120 versions)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (JTD 120 versions)
Check exhaust emissions
Check antievaporation system
Change fuel (JTD 120 versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (diesel versions)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (diesel versions)
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Check mechanical oil level
Check timing belt conditions
Replace timing belt (*)
Replace auxiliary belt
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(JTD versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)
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PERIODICAL 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.
❒check light system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer operation and
windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine
oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Seleniaproducts,
designed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).
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FLUID LEVELS
1. Engine oil
2. battery
3. brake fluid
4. windscreen washer fluid
5. engine coolant
6. power steering fluid.
F0E0680m100 16Vversions
WARNINGNever smoke while working in the engine compartment; gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
When topping up take care not to confuse the various types of fluids: they are all incompatible
with one another and could seriously damage the car.
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ENGINE OIL
The engine oil level must be checked with the car on level ground and
while the engine is still hot (approximately 5 minutes after turning it off).
❒Remove the dipstick.
❒Clean it with a cloth that does not leave threads or other impurities.
❒Put the dipstick into its seat pushing it down.
❒Take it out, the oil level shall be between the MIN and MAX marks on
the dipstick.
The space between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to about one
litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or even below the MIN mark, add oil through the
filler neck until reaching the MAX mark.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX mark.
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JTD 120 version
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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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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check that the fluid level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the
reservoir with the car parked on level ground and engine cold.
When the oil is hot the level may exceed the MAX mark.
If necessary add oil making sure that it has the same specifications as the
oil already in the system.
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The oil consumption is very low; if, after topping up it becomes necessary to top up again quite
soon after, have the system checked by Fiat Dealership for any leaks.
WARNINGDo not allow the power steering fluid to come into contact with the hot parts of
the engine: it is inflammable.