112CAR MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE
– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-
box, transmission, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts
(boots - sleeves - bushings - etc.),
brake and fuel line hoses.
– Check for bonnet and boot lock
cleanness, lever cleanness and lubri-
cation.
– Check battery charge status.
– Check conditions of various con-
trol belts.
– Check and top up fluid levels (en-
gine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).
– Change engine oil.
– Replace engine oil filter.
– Replace pollen filter (where fitted). The following annual inspection
schedule is recommended for
cars travelling less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approxi-
mately 10,000 km). The schedule
includes the following operations:
– Check tyre condition and wear
and adjust pressure, if required (in-
cluding spare wheel).
– Check operation of lights (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
– Check windscreen wiper/washer
and adjust nozzles.
– Check position wear of wind-
screen/rear window wiper blades.
– Check front brake pad conditions
and wear.
ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 kmor before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
– engine coolant level, brake fluid
level, windscreen washer liquid level,
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 kmcheck and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
We recommend using FL Selenia
products which were specifically de-
signed and made for use in Fiat vehi-
cles (see
CAPACITIEStable in TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
).
113CAR MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT - Remote control
If when the remote control button
is pressed the doors are not
locked/unlocked or the performed
operation signal (indicator lights on)
does not appear, change the battery,
using spare batteries of the same kind.
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should the prevailing use of the car
be under one of the following specially
heavy conditions:
– trailer towing
– dusty roads
– short distances (less than 7-8 km)
repeated and with external tempera-
tures below zero.
– frequently idling engines or long
distance low speed driving (e.g. taxis
or door-to-door deliveries) or in case
of a long term inactivity replace engine
oil more frequently than required on
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN.IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
Replace the air cleaner more fre-
quently if the car is used on dusty
roads.
If you are in doubt about how often
the engine oil or the air cleaner should
be changed in relation to how you use
the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in your battery should be
checked, where possible at the start
of the winter, to limit the risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing. This
check should be carried out more fre-
quently if the car is mainly used for
short trips or if it is fitted with acces-
sories that permanently take in elec-
tricity even when the ignition key is
removed, especially in the case of af-
ter market accessories.You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the
SERVICE SCHEDULEin
this chapter if the vehicle is used in
hot climates or particularly demand-
ing conditions.
Maintenance of your car
should be entrusted to a
Fiat Dealership. For ordi-
nary routine maintenance oper-
ations which you are able to
carry out yourself, ensure that
you have the necessary tools and
original Fiat spare parts and flu-
ids available. Do not carry out
servicing operations if you have
no experience.
123CAR MAINTENANCE
Changing the windscreen
wiper blade
1) Lift the windscreen wiper arm A-
fig. 9off the glass and position the
blade so as to form a right angle with
the arm.
2) Press tab B on the retainer and
remove the blade to be replaced from
arm A.
3) Fit the new blade by inserting the
tab into the special slot in the arm.
Make sure it is properly locked into
place.Changing the rear window
wiper blade
1) Lift the coverA-fig. 10and dis-
mantle the arm from the vehicle by
unscrewing the nut B-fig. 11which
holds it onto the knuckle.
fig. 9
P4Q00131
fig. 10
P4Q00132
fig. 11
P4Q00133
Never operate the wind-
screen wiper with blades
locked to the windscreen:
risk of windscreen wiper motor
overheating / damaging.
Some simple steps can reduce po-
tential damage to the blades:
– If the temperature falls to below
zero, make sure the rubber blade is
not frozen to the windscreen. If nec-
essary, free it with a de-icing com-
pound.
– Remove any snow that has settled
on the glass: besides saving the blades
you will avoid straining the electric
windscreen wiper motor and causing
it to overheat.
– Do not operate the windscreen or
rear window wipers on dry glass.
128TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
T T T T
E E E E
C C C C
H H H H
N N N N
I I I I
C C C C
A A A A
L L L L
S S S S
P P P P
E E E E
C C C C
I I I I
F F F F
I I I I
C C C C
A A A A
T T T T
I I I I
O O O O
N N N N
S S S S
IDENTIFICATION DATA
CHASSIS MARKING
This is stamped on the bed plate in
the boot, on the right fig. 1.
It can be seen by lifting the carpet
and includes:
– vehicle model ZFA 187000
– chassis number.ENGINE MARKING
The marking is stamped on the cylin-
der block and includes the model and
the serial number.
MODEL PLATE
The plate fig. 2 bears the following
identification data:
A - Manufacturer’s name
B - Homologation number
C - Vehicle type code
D - Chassis numberE - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded
F - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded with trailer
G - Maximum vehicle weight on
front axle
H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle
I - Engine type
L - Body version code
M - Spare part code.
The plate is in the boot, on the left
fig. 3.
fig. 1
P4Q00080
fig. 2
P4Q00081
fig. 3
P4Q00100
133TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING
Jointed steering column with two
CV joints.
Permanently lubricated rack and pin-
ion.
Number of steering wheel turns lock
to lock (approximately) ................. 3.9
Minimum steering circle: 10.5 metres
(average between versions).
Electronically controlled power
steering system optional.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Printed steel or alloy rims. Specific
wheel bolts (different in size and rec-
iprocally incompatible) for each of the
two types of rim.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of dis-
crepancies between the information
provided in this Owner Handbook
and the Log Book, consider the spec-
ifications shown in the Log Book only.
To ensure safety of the car in move-
ment, it must be fitted with tyres of
specified size and of the same make
and type on all wheels.IMPORTANT Do not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres.
Do not fasten alloy wheels with the
steel wheel bolts and vice versa. For
details on the compatibility between
rims and bolts - also with reference to
the space-saver spare wheel - see
IF A
TYRE IS PUNCTURED
.
145INDEX
I I I I
N N N N
D D D D
E E E E
X X X X
ABS ............................................ 54
Accessories purchased by the
owner ......................................... 66
– Installation of electric/
electronic devices ................ 67
– Radio transmitters and
cellular telephones ............... 67
Air filter ....................................... 117
Air recirculation ......................... 35
Air vents (adjustable) ................ 33
Front airbags ............................... 56
– front airbag passenger side 57
– general warnings .................. 58
– front airbags .......................... 576
Analogue clock ........................... 24
Ashtray ......................................... 42
At the filling station ................... 66
Battery
– checking the carge ............... 119
– checking the fluid level ....... 118
– jump starting .................. 88-105
– recharging .............................. 105– replacing the battery ........... 118
– useful advice .......................... 119
Bodywork
– advice for maintenance ....... 125
– exterior and underbody
warranty ................................. 125
– protection from
atmospheric agents ............. 124
– versions .................................. 129
Bonnet .......................................... 51
Boot ............................................... 47
– anchoring the load ............... 49
– extension ............................... 48
– opening .................................... 47
Brake fluid level .......................... 116
Brake lights .................................. 99
Brakes
– fluid level ................................ 116
– service and emergency ....... 132
Bulbs
– bulb replacement ................. 93
– bulb types .............................. 95
– external bulb replacement . 96
– general instructions ............. 94
– internal bulb replacement .. 101
Capacities .................................. 139
Car maintenance
– additional checks .................. 112
– annual inspection schedule 112
– scheduled service ................. 109
– service schedule ................... 110
Ceiling light
– bulb replacement ................. 100
– control .................................... 39
Centralised locking system ...... 45
Cheap running ............................ 79
Cigar lighter ................................ 42
Clutch ........................................... 131
Conditions of use ...................... 79
Containing running costs ......... 77
Control buttons ......................... 40
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement ................. 101
– control .................................... 39
148INDEX
Sound system
– aerial ....................................... 64
– installation wiring diagram . 65
– setup system ......................... 66
– speakers ................................. 66
– standard setup ...................... 64
Spark plugs ........................... 130-131
Speedometer .............................. 23
Starting the engine
– emergency startup ............... 71-87
– ignition switch ....................... 22
– jump starting .................. 87-105
– procedure .............................. 70
– stopping the engine ............. 71
– warming up the engine ....... 70
Steering column lock ................ 22
Steering column stalks
– left-hand stalk ....................... 37
– right-hand stalk ..................... 38
Steering ................................. 61-133
Storing the car ............................ 86
Sun visors .................................... 43
Sunroof
– electrical ................................. 43Suspensions ................................. 132
Symbols ........................................ 6
Technical specifications .......... 128
Third brake lights ....................... 100
Tools ............................................. 90
Top speeds .................................. 137
Towing a trailer
– assembly diagram ................. 82
– tow hitch installation .......... 81
– warnings ................................. 81
Towing the car ........................... 107
Transmission ............................... 131
Transporting children
in safety ...................................... 15
Tyre pressure ............................. 136
Tyres
– inflation pressure ................. 136
– maintenance .......................... 120
– replacing a wheel ................. 89
– types ....................................... 135
– winter tyres ........................... 83
Van ............................................. 62
Ventilation ................................... 35
Warning lights ........................ 25
Weights ........................................ 138
Wheel
– maintenance .......................... 120
– replacement .......................... 89
– spare wheel ........................... 134
– types ....................................... 135
Wheel geometry ........................ 134
Windows (cleaning) .................. 126
Windscreen and rear window
wiper blades ............................. 122
Windscreen washer
– control .................................... 38
– fluid level ................................ 116
Windscreen wipers
– blades ...................................... 122
– control .................................... 38
– nozzles .................................... 124
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid level ..................... 116