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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
RUBBER HOSES
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 pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.
❒tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
spare wheel;
❒ In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C. The mechanical properties
of the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids and Change
for correct car operation lubricants
Oils for
petrol engines
Oils for
diesel engines
(1.3 Multijet
versions)
For regular operation of Multijet versions with DPF, use only original oil. In an emergency (lacking the original product) only top up
with max. 0,5 l and then drive immediately to the nearest Fiat Dealership.
If using non original SAE 5W-40 products, oils with minimum ACEA A3 specifications for petrol engines and ACEA B4 specifica-
tions for Diesel engines are admitted; in this event top engine performance is not guaranteed.
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered
by the warranty.
For very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat Dealership for the appropriateSeleniaproduct to use. Synthetic-based oils, grade
SAE 10W-40, that pass ACEA A3 and API SL
specifications.
Synthetic-based oils, grade
SAE 5W- 40, that pass
ACEA B4, API CF and FIAT 9.55535- M2
specifications. SELENIA 20K
SELENIA WRAccording to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule
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Bonnet .................................................. 63
Boot ........................................................ 60
– extension......................................... 62
– opening/closing .........................60-61
– removing the rear parcel shelf .. 62
Boot light .............................................. 51
– bulb replacement........................... 145
Brakes..................................................... 183
– fluid level ........................................ 165
– technical data ................................ 183
Bulb (replacement) ............................. 136
– general instructions ..................... 136
– types of bulbs ................................ 137
Capacities ............................................ 190
Car inactivity ....................................... 112
Car maintenance ................................. 155
– additional checks .......................... 159
– Annual Inspection Schedule ....... 159
– climate control system ............ 43-47
– scheduled service ......................... 156
– Service Schedule ........................... 157
Carrying children safely ..................... 87
Ceiling lights ......................................... 50
– boot light ........................................ 51
– front ................................................ 50
Central door locking system ............ 57Chassis (marking) ............................... 179
Child lock.............................................. 58
Child restraint systems
– "Isofix type" .................................. 91
– Passenger’s seat compliance ..... 89
Cigar lighter.......................................... 53
Clutch..................................................... 182
CO
2emissions ..................................... 194
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption ....................................... 193
– engine oil ........................................ 163
– fuel ................................................... 293
Containing running costs .................. 106
Controls................................................ 52
Control buttons .................................. 52
Correct use of the car ...................... 101
Dashboard........................................... 5
Demisting the windows...........40-42-46
Digital clock ..............................18-20-25
Digital display ....................................... 18
Dimensions .......................................... 187
Dipped beam headlights .................... 48
– bulb replacement........................... 140
– control ............................................ 48
Direction indicators ........................... 48
– control ............................................ 48
ABS ...................................................... 67
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 77
Air bag .................................................. 93
– front air bag driver’s side ........... 94
– front air bag passenger’s side ..... 95
– Side bags and
Window bags.................................. 96
Air filter ................................................ 166
Air recirculation .......................39-41-45
Air vents ............................................... 38
Ashtray................................................... 53
At the filling station ............................ 190
Automatic climate control system .. 44
Battery.................................................. 168
– checking the charge ..................... 168
– important notes ............................ 160
– jump starting .................................. 125
– recharging ...................................... 152
– replacing ......................................... 168
– useful advice.................................... 169
Bodywork.............................................. 173
– maintenance .................................. 174
– protection....................................... 173
– version codes ................................ 180
– warranty ......................................... 174
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