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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................. 206
SERVICE SCHEDULE ........................................................... 207
PERIODICAL CHECKS ...................................................... 209
USE OF THE CAR UNDER HEAVY CONDITIONS.... 210
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS .............................................. 211
AIR CLEANER ...................................................................... 220
POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 220
DIESEL FUEL FILTER .......................................................... 221
BATTERY ............................................................................... 221
WHEELS AND TYRES ....................................................... 224
RUBBER TUBING ................................................................ 226
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ................. 226
BODYWORK ....................................................................... 229
INTERIORS ........................................................................... 231
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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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RUBBER TUBING
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are
concerned, carefully follow the Service Schedule in this
section. Indeed ozone, high temperatures and
prolonged lack of fluid in the system may cause
hardening and cracking of the hoses, with possible
leaks. Careful control is therefore necessary.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is
recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they should be
replaced. In any case they should be changed once a
year.
A few simple notions can reduce the possibility of
damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero, make sure that
ice has not frozen the rubber against glass. If
necessary, thaw using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on the
motor and overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNINGDriving with worn wiper blades is a serious hazard, because visibility is reduced in
bad weather.
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SPRAY NOZZLES
If there is no jet of fluid, first make sure there is fluid in the reservoir: see
“Checking fluids” in this section.
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if necessary use a
needle.
The windscreen jets are directed by adjusting the angle of the nozzles.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about 250 mm from the window upper
edge.
Rear window wiper nozzle holder is set at the base of the rear window
wiper. Nozzles are fixed and cannot be adjusted.
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Lubricants and greasesfor transmissionLSynthetic-based oils, grade SAE 75W- 85
that passes API GL4 PLUS specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MX3
Lubricant for power.
That passes ATF DEXRON III specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-AG2
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints
with low friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE
J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01.
Qualification FIAT 9.55597
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethylen glycol with organic formula
based on O.A.T, that passes CUNA NC 956-16,
ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-II.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA GI/EContractual Technical
Reference N° F001.C94
TUTELA ALL STARContractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA
STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
TUTELA DIESEL ARTContractual Technical
Reference N° F0601.L06
PARAFLU UP (*)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints on differen-
tial side (excluding 1.9
Multijet versions)
Brake and clutch hy-
draulic controls
To be mixed with fuel
oil (25 cc per 10 litres)
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and 50%
PARAFLU UP
(❒)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiatore
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP
and demineralised water.
Additive
for diesel fluid Use Fluid and lubricant specificationsOriginal fluids and Applications
for correct car operation lubricants
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Pretensioners ................................... 117
Protecting the environment.......... 109
Radio-frequency remote control 9
– description ................................. 9
– ministerial homologation......... 255
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ..................... 190
– control ......................................... 65
Rear window shelf removal .......... 83
Rear window washer
– control ......................................... 62
– fluid level ..................................... 217
Rear window wiper
– blades ........................................... 227
– control ......................................... 62
– nozzle ........................................... 228
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors .............................. 46
– driving mirror ............................ 46
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ............................................. 22
Remote control
(door locking/unlocking) ............. 9
Reversing light (replacement)....... 190
Rims and tyres ................................. 240– accessories.................................. 106
– aerial............................................. 103
– hands-free kit ............................. 104
– radio transmitters and
cellular telephones .................... 15
– speakers ...................................... 102
– standard equipment .................. 102
Spark plugs ........................................ 237
Speedometer .................................... 21
Starting the engine .......................... 137
– bump starting ............................. 167
– emergency starting ................... 165
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started ............. 139
– ignition switch ............................ 15
– jump starting .............................. 166
– starting procedure
for diesel versions ..................... 138
– starting procedure
for petrol versions .................... 137
– stopping the engine................... 140
Steering .............................................. 239
Steering column lock ...................... 16
Steering column stalks
– left stalk ....................................... 61
– right stalk .................................... 59 Roof rack/ski rack ........................... 87
Rubber tubing................................... 226Seat belts.......................................... 112
– general instructions .................. 118
– how to keep the seat belts
always in efficient conditions ... 120
– load limiters .............................. 118
– pretensioners ............................. 117
– rear seat belts ........................... 114
– transporting children in safety.. 120
– type Isofix child restraint
system .......................................... 126
Seats ................................................... 41
– cleaning ........................................ 231
– front ............................................. 41
– moving ......................................... 81
– rear ............................................... 42
– removing ..................................... 84
Service Schedule .............................. 207
Side/taillights
– control ......................................... 59
– front bulb replacement ............ 189
– rear bulb replacement ............ 190
Snow chains ...................................... 150
Snow tyres ........................................ 149
Sound system ................................... 102
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Steering wheel (adjustment) ......... 45
Storing the car ................................ 151
Sun visors .......................................... 70
Suspensions....................................... 239
Symbols.............................................. 6
Tachometer..................................... 18
Tank cap ............................................ 108
Third brake light .............................. 191
Top speeds ....................................... 246
Towing trailers
– important notes......................... 145
– installing the tow hook ............ 146
– assembly diagram ...................... 147
Towing the car ................................. 203
Tyre pressure................................... 243
Tyres
– changing a wheel ....................... 167
– geometry ..................................... 241
– important notes......................... 224
– inflation pressure....................... 243
– quick tyre repair kit
(FIX & GO automatic) ............. 177
– space-saver spare wheel.......... 242
– size and specification ................ 240
– understanding rim marking ..... 242
– understanding tyre marking .... 240
VAN (setup).................................... 99
Ventilation ......................................... 51
Weights ........................................... 247
Wheel geometry (toe-in) .............. 240
Wheel rims ...................................... 240
Wheels............................................... 240
Window cleaning
– windscreen washer (control) .. 61
– rear window washer (control) 62
– windscreen wiper (control).... 61
– rear window wiper (control) ... 62
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 231
Windscreen washer
– control ......................................... 61
– fluid level ..................................... 217
Windscreen wiper
– blades ........................................... 227
– control ......................................... 61
– nozzles ......................................... 228
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades ................................... 226