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❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of fully laden car): decrease
speed, if the warning light stays on,
stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes
leaving the engine on and slightly ac-
celerated to further activate the cir-
culation of the coolant fluid, then
switch the engine off. Check proper
coolant level as described previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go out as soon as the engine is
started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
If it stays on, contact immediately Fiat
Dealership.
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INEFFICIENT ABS
SYSTEM (amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is inefficient or unavailable. In this case
the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential of-
fered by the ABS system. Caution is ad-
visable and it is necessary to contact Fiat
Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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INEFFICIENT
EBD
ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR (red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of warn-
ing lights
xand >with the engine run-
ning indicates an EBD system failure or
that the system is unavailable; in this case
heavy braking may cause the rear wheels
to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding. Drive with the utmost care to
the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
EXHAUSTED OIL (red)
(Multijet versions with
DPF)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go out
as soon as the engine is started.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
v
If the warning light vturns on when the car is trav-
elling (on certain versions together
with the message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Exhausted oil
The warning light with turn on flashing to-
gether with the message on the display
when the system detects that the engine
oil is exhausted.
After the first indication, at each engine
starting the warning light
vwill go on
flashing for about 60 seconds and then
every 2 hours until oil is changed.
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Thousands of km
Replace air cleaner cartridge
(every 30,000 km for 1.3 Multijet engine)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions
(excluding 1.3 Multijet engine)
Replace timing belt (*)
(excluding 1.3 Multijet engine)
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijetversion with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (1.3 Multijet engine)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (Green-filter)
(1.3 Multijet engine)
(*) 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 Mes-
sages”), or in any case every 2 years.
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❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes) rubber parts
(boots - sleeves - bushes etc.), fuel and
brake system hoses;
❒check battery charge;
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒ top up fluid levels (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery,
etc.);
❒ change engine oil;
❒ change engine oil filter;
❒change pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒ engine coolant fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒battery fluid level;
❒ windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired:
❒engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of below
20,000 Km (for example about 15,000
Km) the following yearly inspection pro-
gramme is advised:
❒Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure if required (including the spare
wheel);
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
boot lights, passenger compartment
lights, glovebox light, warning lights,
etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer oper-
ation, adjust nozzle;
❒check windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
❒ check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
fig. 1
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Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful!, 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.
Version 1.1 and 1.2
(with heater) fig. 1
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen washer fluid
5.Engine coolant.
F0G0700m
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Version 1.1 and 1.2
(with air conditioning system) fig. 2
1.Engine oil
2.Engine coolant
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Battery.
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fig. 2F0G0701m
fig. 3F0G0261m
Version 1.3 Multijet - fig. 3
1.Engine oil
2.Engine coolant
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Battery.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID fig. 9
To top up, remove the cap A.
Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35, in the following
concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and
70% water in summer.
50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and
50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35
fluid. ENGINE COOLANT fig. 7 and 8
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall be within the MIN
and MAX marks on the tank.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50% PARAFLU
UP of the FL Selenia Group through the
filler neck Auntil the level reaches MAX.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UP and dis-
tilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions,
we recommend use of a 60% Paraflu UP
and 40% demineralized water mixture.
fig. 7 - 1.1 and 1.2 with air
conditioning system - 1.3 Multijet F0G0107mfig. 8 - 1.1 and 1.2 with heaterF0G0182mfig. 9
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The engine cooling system us-
es protective antifreeze fluid
PARAFLU UP. Use the same
fluid type as that already in
the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU UP fluid cannot be mixed
with any other type of fluid. Should it
happen, under no circumstances start
the engine; contact a Fiat Dealership.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If necessary, replace
the cap only with another genuine
one, otherwise system efficiency
could be compromised. Do not re-
move the reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
WARNING
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Fiat CODE (system) ......................... 7
Fix & Go (tyre repair kit) ................. 132
Flashing the headlights ....................... 48
Fluid levels ............................................ 161
– checks ............................................. 161
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 191
Follow me home (device) ................. 49
Front ceiling lights .............................. 50
– bulb replacement........................... 144
– control ............................................ 50
Front fog lights .................................... 52
– bulb replacement .......................... 141
– control button .............................. 52
Fuel ........................................................ 190
– consumption................................... 193
– cut-off switch.................................. 52
– level gauge ....................................... 17
– refuelling......................................78-190
– tank capacity................................... 190
Fuel feed/ignition ................................ 182
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 78
Fuel lid ................................................... 78
Fuel level gauge ................................... 17
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 146
Gearbox .............................................. 105
– technical data ................................ 182
– using manual gearbox .................. 105
Glass holder ......................................... 54Glove box/oddment compartment .. 54
Handbrake .......................................... 104
Hazard lights ........................................ 52
Head restraints..................................... 34
Headlight washer................................. 49
– control ............................................ 49
– fluid level ........................................ 164
Headlights.............................................. 65
– adjustment abroad......................... 67
– beam adjustment .......................... 66
– front fog light adjustment ........... 66
– headlight slant adjusting device . 66
Heated rear window .......................... 52
Heating and ventilation system ........ 38
Hill Holder system.............................. 70
Identification data .............................. 178
Ignition switch ..................................... 11
In an emergency .................................. 123
Instrument panel ................................. 13
– light adjustment.............................. 21
Instruments .......................................... 16
Interior fittings .................................... 53
Interiors ................................................ 175
Isofix Type (child restraint system) 91
Jack ........................................................ 127
Jacking the car ..................................... 153
Key with remote control ................ 9 – front bulb replacement ............... 139
– rear bulb replacement ................. 142
– side bulb replacement ................. 140
Door lock ............................................. 57
Door unlocking ................................... 57
Doors..................................................... 57
Dualdrive (Electrical
power steering) ................................ 72
– activation/deactivation ................. 52
EDB system......................................... 68
Electrical power steering
“Dualdrive” ....................................... 72
– activation/deactivation ................. 52
Electrical socket .................................. 55
Engine
– identification code ........................ 180
– marking ........................................... 179
– technical data ................................ 181
Engine compartment (washing)........ 175
Engine coolant fluid level ..................164
Engine coolant temperature gauge . 17
Engine oil .............................................. 163
– consumption .................................. 163
– level check....................................... 163
– specifications ................................. 191
EOBD (system) ................................... 72
ESP system............................................ 69
External lights ...................................... 48
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