2008 FIAT CROMA Gearbox oil

When stopping the car with a gear high-
er than 1st gear, transmission will set au-
tomatically at 1st gear.
When stopping the car under poor grip
conditions (snow, ice), at next starting the
transmission control unit could engage a
gear higher than 1st gear to prevent wheel
slipping. This shall not be considered as a
fault
IMPORTANT: in the event of excessive
oil temperatures (see section “Warning
lights and messages”), the electronic con-
trol intervenes excluding sequential mode
and activating automatic mode in order to
safeguard transmission life. Sequential
mode will be resumed as soon as regular
operating temperatures are restored.AUTOMATIC MODE
D can be selected from sequential mode
under whatever driving condition.
When passing from sequential mode to D,
the gear to engage is selected by trans-
mission control unit according to engine
rpm and speed (accelerator pedal posi-
tion).
Low engine power demand will result in
long gears engagement and reduced fuel
consumption. Increasing speed by press-
ing the accelerator will automatically en-
gage short gears that will result in im-
proved performance as to pickup and ac-
celeration: in this case fuel consumption
will increase.
For speedy pickup:
❒press the accelerator pedal flat-out,
the kick-down device will cut in to ob-
tain max. performance in terms of
pickup and acceleration. In this case fu-
el consumption will obviously increase.
IMPORTANT When driving under poor
grip conditions (snow, ice, etc.) avoid to
engage the kick-down device. SEQUENTIAL MODE
In sequential mode, the electronic auto-
matic transmission works like a fixed gear
sequential gearbox.
From position D move the gear lever left-
wards:
❒move gear lever to +: to upshift;
❒move gear lever to –: to downshift.
Gears are displayed by digits on the in-
strument panel. Non-stop monitoring car-
ried out by transmission control unit ex-
cludes whatever possibility of error.
Downshifting (or upshifting) is only pos-
sible if engine rpm enables it.
In sequential mode, electronic transmis-
sion control can however intervene in self-
adapting mode by shifting gears automat-
ically when engine rpm exceeds or falls be-
low the admitted rpm limit.
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HIGH GEARBOX OIL
TEMPERATURE
The warning light comes on
(together with the message o the
display and the warning buzzer) glowing
steadily to indicate that the temperature
of the automatic transmission oil is too
high.Contact immediately Fiat
Dealership in case of trans-
mission failure to have the
system checked.AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE
Turning the ignition key to ON,
the warning light on the dial shall turn on
and then go off after a few seconds.
The warning light (together with the mes-
sage o the display and the warning buzzer)
flashes to indicate a transmission failure.
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MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
1
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
ASR SYSTEM (versions with recon-
figurable multifunction display)
The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button ASR OFF.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the system
is off; at the same time the button led will
turn on.
Pressing again button ASR OFFwill turn
off the button led and the display will show
the dedicated message to warn the dri-
ver that the system is active again. POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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Check and adjust tappet clearance, if required (1.8 version)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (Multijet versions)
Check engine control system operation (through diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s (except 1.8 version)
Replace accessory drive belt/s (1.8 version)
Replace timing belt (1.8 version) (*)
Replace timing belt (Multijet versions) (*)
Change spark plugs (petrol versions except 1.8)
Change spark plugs (1.8 version)
Replace diesel fuel filter (Multijet versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (Multijet versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (1.8 petrol versions)
(or every 12 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijetversions with DPF) (**)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijetversions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
Check and to top up, if required, automatic gearbox oil
(automatic gearbox versions)
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city,
idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall actually be changed according to the conditions of use of the car and it is indicated by the relevant warning light
or message (where provided) on the instrument panel.
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MAINTENANCE
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.
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
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical speci-
fications”).
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CAPACITIES
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump and filter:
Mechanical gearbox and
differential:
Automatic transmission
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS:
Electrohydraulic power
steering circuit:
Windscreen/rear window
/headlight washer fluid reservoir: (*)
(*) The values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers.
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
(
●) Total quantity of oil in the gearbox.
1.8
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.4 –
4.5 –
1.6 1.3
––
– 0.750
0.7 0.59
3 (5) –2.2
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.4 –
5–
1.8 1.5
––
– 0.750
0.9 0.75
3 (5) –2.2 a.t.
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.4 –
5–
––
– 6.400(
●)
– 0.750
0.9 0.75
3 (5) –Recommended products and
genuine lubricants
Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N
(EN228 Specification)
Mixture of 50% demineralised wa-
ter and 50% PARAFLU UP
(▲)
SELENIA K P.E.
TUTELA CAR MATRIX
TUTELA GI/V
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA GI/R
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling
system
– with climate control:
Engine sump and filter:
Mechanical gearbox and
differential:
Automatic transmission
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS:
Electrohydraulic power
steering circuit:
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer
fluid reservoir: (*)
(*) The values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers.
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
(
●) Total quantity of oil in the gearbox.
(❑) Versions pur-O2.
Recommended products and
genuine lubricants
Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN 590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised
water and 50% PARAFLU UP
SELENIA WR/WR P.E. (
❑)
TUTELA CAR MATRIX
TUTELA GI/VI
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA GI/R
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35 1.9 Multijet
8V
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.7 –
4.5 –
1.9 1.6
––
– 0.750
0.7 0.59
3 (5) –1.9 Multijet
16V
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.7 –
4.5 –
1.9 1.6
––
– 0.750
0.7 0.59
3 (5) –1.9 Multijet
16Va.t.
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.7 –
4.5 –
––
–
6.110(●)
– 0.750
0.7 0.59
3 (5) –2.4 Multijet
20V a.t.
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
8.4 –
5.4 –
––
–
6.110(●)
– 0.750
0.7 0.59
3 (5) –
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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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