If the car is mainly used for driving in the city, and in any case with an annual mileage of below 10,000 km, change
engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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Check exhaust emissions
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, battery,
windscreen washer, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt (*)
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) 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
For 1.4 T-JET 120 HP version, in order to ensure correct operation and avoid significant damages to the engine,
it is mandatory:
- to use spark plugs specifically certified for the T-JET engine only, of the same type and brand (see paragraph
“Engine”);
- to replace the plugs as often as required by the Service Schedule;
- we recommend to refer to the Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
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Check engine control system operation (through diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*) (1.6 Multijet versions)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions without DPF) (or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) 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 (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
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