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LIGHTS AND
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricants
and greases for
transmissions
Protective
agent
for radiators
Windscreen/
rear window/
headlight
washer fluid Brake
fluid
Additive for
diesel fuelSynthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85 that passes API GL-4
specifications
Special lubricant for 5 seed automatic transmissions with limited
slip torque converter.
Specification FIAT 9.55550-AV1
Special lubricant for 6 speed automatic transmissionswith limited
slip torque converter.
Specification FIAT 9.55550-AV2
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high temperature
appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems.
Specification FIAT 9.55550-AG3
Synthetic fluid, FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE J1704,
CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based on inhibited
monoethylen glycol and organic formula, that passes
CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Additive for diesel fuels with protective action for Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11Mechanical gearbox
and differential
5 speed automatic gearboxes
6 speed automatic gearboxes
CV joints on differential side
CV joints on wheel side
Electrohydraulic
power steering
Brake and clutch hydraulic
controls
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% distilled water and
50% PARAFLU UP(❑)
To be used diluted
or undiluted
To be mixed with diesel fuel
(25 cc per 10 litres) TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F108.F02
TUTELA CAR GI/V
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F333.I05
TUTELA CAR GI/VI
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F336.G05
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F701.C07
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F702.G07
TUTELA CAR GI/R
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F428.H04
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
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F201.D02
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% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
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LIGHTS AND
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DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
Boot hatch............................................. 84
– emergency opening....................... 85
Boot light............................................... 180
Boot ........................................................ 84
– baggage cover shade ..................... 87
– double load compartment........... 88
– emergency opening....................... 85
– enlargement.................................... 85
– load anchoring................................ 89
– opening and closing....................... 84
– repositioning the rear seat .......... 88
Brake Assist (emergency braking
assistance) .......................................... 87
Brake fluid
– insufficient brake liquid warning
light................................................... 146
– level check....................................... 206
Brakes
– brake pad wear warning light...... 156
– characteristics................................ 224
– Hill Holder failure warning light . 154
– liquid level....................................... 206
Car radio.............................................. 100
– antenna ........................................... 101
– audio system .................................. 100
– Hi-Fi system ................................... 101
Car seats (suitability of use) .............. 115
Ceiling lights
– boot ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 180
– central light..................................... 70– courtesy lights................................ 70
– courtesy mirror ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 179
– door clearance/puddle ceiling
light lamp replacement................. 180
– front................................................. 70
– front ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 178
– glove compartment ceiling light
lamp replacement.......................... 179
– rear .................................................. 70
– side rear ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 181
Changing a lamp................................... 169
Changing a wheel................................. 159
Chassis (marking)................................. 219
Child safety device............................... 81
Cigar lighter.......................................... 76
CO
2emissions..................................... 240
Code Card............................................ 10
Constant speed regulator
(Cruise Control) .............................. 68
Consumption
– engine oil......................................... 204
– fuel...........................................238-239
Courtesy mirror
– ceiling light lamp replacement..... 179
Courtesy mirror ceiling lights ........... 179
Cruise Control (constant speed
regulator) ........................................... 68
– constant speed regulator warning
light (Cruise Control) ................. 156
ABS ...................................................... 94
– ABS system failure warning light 148
ABS system........................................... 94
Additional heater................................. 61
Air bag
– air bag failure warning light.......... 146
Air filter (replacement)...................... 207
Alarm...................................................... 14
– alarm failure warning light ........... 151
– break-in attempt warning light ... 151
Antenna ................................................ 101
Antilifting (protection)........................ 15
Ashtray (front/rear)............................ 77
ASR system........................................... 97
ASR ......................................................... 97
Automatic air conditioner................. 52
Automatic headlamp sensor
(twilight sensor)................................ 64
Backing light......................................... 176
Battery
– battery recharging......................... 190
– checking the charge status........... 208
– insufficient battery recharge
warning light................................... 148
– replacing the battery..................... 208
– startup with an auxiliary battery 158
– useful advice for extending
battery life....................................... 209
Body
– maintenance.................................... 213
– version codes................................. 220
II I
N N
D D
E E
X X
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
– excessive temperature warning
light................................................... 148
– level check....................................... 204
Engine cooling system liquid level .... 204
Engine hood.......................................... 90
Engine oil
– characteristics................................ 236
– consumption................................... 204
– degraded oil warning light ........... 149
– insufficient engine oil pressure
warning light................................... 149
– level check....................................... 203
– minimum engine oil level warning
light................................................... 156
Engine oil level...................................... 203
Environmental protection.................. 105
EOBD (system).................................... 98
EOBD system....................................... 98
ESP (system)......................................... 96
ESP system............................................ 96
– ESP system failure warning light . 154
Exterior lamp replacement................ 173
Exterior lights
– control............................................. 62
– exterior lights failure warning
light................................................... 152
Fiat CODE (system).......................... 9
– electronic key not recognised
warning light................................... 151
– vehicle protection system failure
warning light................................... 151
Fiat CODE system............................... 9
Fix & go automatic
(rapid tyre repair kit) ...................... 165Flashing................................................... 63
Fog light
– orientation...................................... 94
Follow me home (device).................. 64
Front air bags........................................ 118
– front driver’s side air bag............. 119
– front passenger’s side air bag ...... 120
– driver’s side knee air bag ............. 120
– general warnings............................ 124
– turning off the passenger side
front and side chest protection
air bags (Side Bags) ...................... 121
– passenger side front and side
chest protection air bag warnings
light (Side Bag) off ........................ 147
Front armrest with storage box
and cooled compartment................ 74
Front ceiling lights
– control............................................. 70
– lamp replacement.......................... 178
Front fog lights
– control............................................. 71
– fog lights warning light .................. 154
– lamp replacement.......................... 175
Front optical units
– lamp replacement.......................... 173
Fuel
– consumption................................... 238
– fuel block switch ........................... 72
– fuel reserve warning light ........... 150
– level indicator................................. 21
– saving fuel ....................................... 138
Fuel block switch and electric power
supply ................................................. 72
Fuel hatch.............................................. 104 Cup holder compartments................ 76
Cup/can holder.................................... 76
Dashboard and controls ................... 4
Dead lock (device).............................. 16
Diesel filter
– condensate water drain ............... 207
– water in diesel filter warning
light................................................... 151
Diesel Particulate Filter ..................... 106
Dimensions........................................... 230
Door clearance/puddle light.............. 180
Doors..................................................... 81
– centralized closing......................... 81
– child safety device.......................... 81
– emergency closing......................... 13
– emergency opening....................... 13
– incomplete door closure
warning light................................... 149
EBD (system)
– EBD system failure warning light 148
Electric socket...................................... 77
Electric window regulators
– controls........................................... 82
Emergency lights.................................. 71
Engine
– identification code......................... 220
– marking............................................ 219
– typical data...................................... 221
Engine compartment (washing)........ 215
Engine coolant temperature indicator 21
Engine cooling system liquid
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Transmission
– Technical data................................ 223
Transporting children safely.............. 112
Trip computer...................................... 36
Turn signals
– control............................................. 63
– cornering lights.............................. 63
– front lamp replacement................ 174
– lane change function..................... 63
– left turn signal warning light ........ 154
– rear lamp replacement................. 176
– right turn signal warning light ..... 154
– side lamp replacement.................. 175
Tyre pressure....................................... 228
Tyres
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– provided ......................................... 227
– snow................................................. 142
– wheel replacement........................ 159
User purchased accessories............ 101
Vehicle inactivity................................. 144
Vehicle lifting......................................... 190
Vehicle refuelling.................................. 103
Vehicle towing...................................... 191
Volumetric protection........................ 15
Warning lights and messages .......... 145
– general warnings............................ 146
Weight................................................... 232
Wheel
– Fix & go automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ......................................... 165– replacement.................................... 159
– spare (characteristics).................. 227
Wheel alignment.................................. 225
Wheel rims
– correct rim reading....................... 226
Wheels and tyres................................. 210
– cold inflating pressure................... 228
– correct rim reading....................... 226
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– rims and tyres................................ 225
– rims and tyres................................ 227
– spare wheel..................................... 225
– wheel alignment............................. 225
Window cleaning................................. 65
Windows (cleaning)............................ 215
Windscreen washer
– control............................................. 65
– liquid level....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid
– level check....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid level................. 205
Windscreen wiper
– brushes............................................ 212
– control............................................. 65
– rain sensor...................................... 66
– sprayers........................................... 213
Windscreen wiper and rear window
wiper brushes.................................... 212 Starting the engine............................... 128
– coasting startup.............................. 159
– heating the just started engine.... 130
– ignition device................................ 17
– procedure for gasoline versions ... 128
– procedure for Multijet versions ... 129
– startup with an auxiliary battery... 158
– turning off the engine................... 130
Steering (characteristics).................... 224
Steering lock......................................... 19
Steering wheel (adjustment).............. 43
Storage box........................................... 76
Sun roof................................................. 78
Sun visor................................................ 77
Suspensions (characteristics)............. 224
Symbols.................................................. 8
T.P.M.S. system
(tyre pressure control).................... 99
Table (seat)........................................... 40
Tachometer.......................................... 20
Technical data....................................... 217
Trailer towing....................................... 139
– assembly diagram........................... 141
– tow hook installation.................... 140
– warnings........................................... 139
Transmission
– automatic transmission failure
warning light................................... 155
– maximum automatic transmission
oil temperature warning light ..... 155
– using the automatic electronic
transmission.................................... 133
– using the manual transmission .... 132
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Customer Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering - Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print N. 603.81.575 - 11/2008 - 1stedition
FUEL CAPACITYTank capacity: 62 litres Riserve: 7 - 9 litres
Only refuel cars with petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
Only refuel cars with diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles conforming to the EN590 European Specification
STANDARD TYRES SPARE
Versions Size Medium load Full load WHEEL
Front Rear Front Rear
205/55 R16 91V 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.6
1.8215/55 R16 93W 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 4.2
215/50 R17 91W 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6
205/55 R16 91V 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.7
215/55 R16 93W 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.52.2
215/50 R17 91W 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.64.2
225/45 R18 95W 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.6
205/55 R16 91V 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.6
2.2 a.t.215/55 R16 93W 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.51.9 Multijet 8V215/50 R17 91W 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.54.2
225/45 R18 95W 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.5
205/55 R16 91V 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.7
215/55 R16 93W 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.51.9 Multijet 16V215/50 R17 91W 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.64.2
225/45 R18 95W 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.5
205/55 R16 91V 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.6
215/55 R16 93W 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.51.9 Multijet 16Va.t.215/50 R17 91W 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.64.2
225/45 R18 95W 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.5
2.4 Multijet 20Va.t.215/50 R17 95W 2.6 2.5 2.9 2.7
4.2225/45 R18 95W 2.6 2.5 2.8 2.6
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
2.2 2.2 a.t. 1.9 Multijet 8V1.9 Multijet 16V 1.9 Multijet 16V a.t. 2.4 Multijet 20V a.t.
litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg
Sump and filter 5 – 5 – 4.5 – 4.5 – 4.5 – 5.4 –
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