2008 FIAT CROMA checking oil

Should the warning light turn
on glowing steadily, reduce en-
gine perormance and contact
immediately Fiat Dealership.
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage and the buzzer will sound when the car
exceeds the speed limit set previously (see
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light turns on to-
gether with the message on the
display when turning the knurled ring of
the Cruise Control to ON.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial
turns on (together with the mes-
sage on the display) if the front brake pads
are worn; in this case have them changed
as soon as possible.LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
The warning light (if any) on the
dial comes on together with the
message on the display and the buzzer
when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum level. Restore proper oil level
(see “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
Turning the ignition key to ONthe warn-
ing light on the dial turns on but it should
go off after few seconds.
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REAR SIDE CHEST
PROTECTION AIR
BAGS (Rear Side Bags)
OFF (where provided)
Warning light
Àturns on when the rear
side chest protection air bags are turned
off (Rear Side Bags) (where provided).
With the air bags on, by turning the key
to the ONposition, the warning light
Àwill turn on with a stationary light for ap-
prox. 4 seconds, then flash for the next 4
seconds, after which it will turn off.
À
ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING
Message is displayed when the engine is
turned off at a speed higher than 10 km/h;
steering lock is disabled.
To restore the function, turn the ignition
key to ONand then to OFFagain with
the car stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES
(automatic transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES (manual transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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.fig. 1 - 1.8 versions F0L0522m
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
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 gap between
the MIN and MAXmarks corresponds
to about one litre of oil.
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 MA mark.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.
When the engine is hot, take
care when working inside the
engine compartment to avoid burns.
Remember that when the engine is
hot, fan may cut in: danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose cloth-
ing might be pulled by moving parts.
WARNING
fig. 7 - 2.2 versions F0L0198m
fig. 8 - 1.9 Multijet 8V versions F0L0211m
fig. 9 - 1.9 Multijet 16V versions F0L0210m
fig. 10- 2.4 Multijet 20V versions F0L0316m
fig. 6 - 1.8 versions F0L0523m
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
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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
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