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ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
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;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Sele-
nia, products, designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
– see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
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When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
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CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
F0Q0616mfig. 1 - 1.4 16V version
F0Q0024mfig. 2 - 1.4 T-JET version
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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fig. 3 - 1.6 Multijet version
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
F0Q0756m
F0Q0615mfig. 4 - 1.9 Multijet 8V version (for versions/markets where applicable)
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
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2
3
4
5
1
FF0Q0618mfig. 5 - 1.9 Multijet 16V version (for versions/markets where applicable)
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
fig. 5a - 2.0 Multijet version F0Q0782m
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
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MAINTENANCEENGINE OIL fig. 6-7-8-9-10
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
car parked on level ground.
Remove the dipstick Aand clean it, put
it back in completely, remove it and check
that the level is within the MINand MAX
marks on the dipstick. The interval be-
tween the MINand MAXmarks corre-
sponds to about one litre of oil.
F0Q0665m
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the
MINmark, add oil through the filler neck
B, until reaching the MAXmark.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX
mark.
F0Q0620m
fig. 10 - 1.9 Multijet 16V version
A
B
F0Q0621m
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals
that the oil level is above the MAXmark,
contact Fiat Dealership to have the cor-
rect level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-
ing it off before you check the level.
Engine oil consumption
Max engine oil consumption is usually 400
grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered stabilised
after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
F0Q0025mfig. 7 - 1.4 T-JET versions fig. 6 - 1.4
16V version
fig. 9 - 1.9 Multijet
8V version fig. 8 - 1.6 Multijet -
2.0 Multijet version
F0Q0757m
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IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with speci-
fications other than that already in the en-
gine.
WARNING
Used engine oil and filter con-
tain harmful substances for
the environment. Contact Fi-
at Dealership to have the oil
and filter changed.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
fig. 11-12
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall not be lower than
the MINmark on the reservoir.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UPof the FL Seleniathrough
the filler neck A.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand 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. 11 - 1.4 16V version F0Q0617mfig. 12 - 1.4 T-JET , 1.6 Multijet,
1.9 Multijet - 2.0 MultijetversionF0Q0619m
The cooling system uses
PARAFLUUPantifreeze. Do
not add fluid having different
specifications from that al-
ready existing. PARAFLU
UPcannot be
mixed with other types of fluids. Should
other fluids be added, do not start the
engine and contact Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
Do not remove the reservoir
cap when the engine is hot:
you risk scalding yourself. The cool-
ing system is pressurised. If necessary,
replace the cap only with another
genuine one, otherwise system effi-
ciency could be compromised.
WARNING
When the engine is hot,
take care when working in-
side the engine compartment to avoid
burns. Remember that when the en-
gine is hot, the fan may cut in: dan-
ger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
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Oils for diesel
engines
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants intervals
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3
FIAT 9.55535-S2 qualification.
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-30
FIAT 9.55535-S1 qualification. Oils for petrol
enginesSecond yearly
maintenance
and inspection plan
Second yearly
maintenance
and inspection plan SELENIA K P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F603.C07
SELENIA WR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F510.D07
For diesel engines, in emergency cases where genuine products are not available, lubricants with min. performance ACEA C2 are
accepted. If this is the case, the best engine performance is guaranteed. We however recommend replacing the lubricant with tho-
se recommended by Fiat Dealership.
The use of products with inferior characteristics compared to ACEA C3 and ACEA C2 could cause damage, not covered by the
guarantee, to the engine.
For particularly rigid climatic conditions ask the Fiat Dealership for the appropriate product from the Seleniarange.
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Windscreen/
rear window/
headlight
washer fluid Protective
agent
for radiatorsSynthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL-4 PLUS specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MX3.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL-4 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MZ1
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints with
low friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch system. Exceeds specifications:
FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J 1704.
Qualification FIAT 9.55597.
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour
based on inhibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55523.
Additive for diesel fuels with protective action for Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants.
That passes CUNA NC 956-11.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522. Brake
fluid
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and differentials
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
(1.4 T-JET versions)
CV joints
on differential side
CV joints on wheel side
Hydraulic brakes and clutch
hydraulic controls
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and
50% PARAFLU
UP(❑)
To be used diluted
or undiluted
To be mixed with diesel fuel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F108.F02
TUTELA
STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F701.C07
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F702.G07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(●)
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F101.M01
TUTELA
DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONALSC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02 Fuel additivel Lubricants
and greases for
transmissions
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids Applicationsfor correct car operation and lubricants
(●) IMPORTANT Do not add or mix fluids having different specifications from that already existing.
(❑) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
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