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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
GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 124
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 124
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................. 124
HOT ENGINE COOLANT ................................................ 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 125
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 126
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................. 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 126
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 126
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 126
EBD FAILURE......................................................................... 127
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 127
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ........... 127
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED .................... 128
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 128
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 128
GLOW PLUG HEATING.................................................... 129
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE.................................. 129
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 129
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT - FIAT CODE .. 129
REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................. 129
GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 130
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G G
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G G
H H
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A A
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D D
M M
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S S
S S
A A
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E E E
S S
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................. 131
PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED................................. 131
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ......................... 131
FOLLOW ME HOME ......................................................... 131
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 132
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 132
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION ........................................................................ 132
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................ 132
MAIN BEAMS ......................................................................... 132
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD.................................................. 132
LIMITED RANGE .................................................................. 132
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light
¬does not turn on or stays on during
car travel (together with the message
on the multifunctional display, where
provided), a failure may have oc-
curred in the restraint systems. In this
case the airbags or pretensioners may
not be deployed after an impact or,
in a minor number of cases, they may
be deployed accidentally. Contact Fi-
at Dealership immediately to have
the system checked immediately.
WARNING
The failure of the warning
light
¬is indicated by the
warning light flashing longer than the
expected 4 seconds
“thus signalling
that the front passenger airbag is de-
activated. In addition, the airbag sys-
tem automatically disables the airbag
on the passenger’s side (both front
and side airbags, where provided). In
this case, the warning light
¬does
not necessarily indicate a failure in
the restraining systems. Contact Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the
system checked.
WARNING
HOT ENGINE
COOLANT (red)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒during normal travel: stop the car,
stop the engine and check that the wa-
ter level in the vessel is not under the
MINline. If this is the case, wait for a
few minutes for the engine to cool
down. Then, slowly and carefully open
the cap, top-up with coolant and check
that the level is between the MINand
MAXreference lines on the vessel. Al-
so check for leakages. Should the warn-
ing light turn on again at the next start-
up, contact Fiat Dealership.
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❒If the vehicle is used under severe
conditions(e.g. towing of trailers up-
hill or fully loaded vehicle): slow down
and stop the car if the warning light
stays on. Stop for 2 or 3 minutes with
the engine running and slightly accel-
erated to favour better coolant circu-
lation. Then stop the engine. Check
correct fluid level as described above.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for a few minutes before switching
it off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go out as soon
as the engine is started (with the engine
running at idle speed a brief delay in go-
ing out is allowed). If the warning light
stays on, immediately contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
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Thousands of km
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (Multijet versions)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Change fuel filter cartridge (Multijet versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (Multijet versions) (❏)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, Dualogic/Dual FuNction System, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Replace timing belt (1.6 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF) (▲)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
(*) Or every 4 years for particularly demanding use:
- cold/hot climates;
- driving in the city idling for a long time;
- dusty roads or roads covered with sand and/or salt
Or every 5 years, regardless of the km covered and conditions of use.
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall be changed when the corresponding warning light turns on (see section “Warning lights and Messages”), or in
any case every 2 years.
(
❏) Every 30.000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions (■) Excluding 1.3 Multijet and 1.6 Multijet versions (▲) Every 30.000 km
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ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of below
20,000 km (for example about 15,000 km)
the following yearly inspection programme
is provided:
❒check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure if required (including the
spare wheel);
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot lights, passenger compart-
ment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen/washer (nozzles/
and blade position regulation)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc;
❒check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication;
❒check battery charge;
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒top up fluid levels (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery,
etc.);
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒replace pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL CHECKS
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.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
IMPORTANT When topping up take care
not to confuse the various types of fluids:
they are all incompatible with one anoth-
er and could seriously damage the car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke while work-
ing in the engine compartment: gas and in-
flammable vapours may be present, with
the risk of fire.
F0H0721mfig. 1 - 1.2 16Vand 1.4 16Vversions
F0H0722mfig. 2 - 1.4 8Vversions (where provided)
1 Engine coolant
2 Engine oil
3 Brake fluid
4 Battery
5 Windscreen/rear window/headlight
washer fluid
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F0H0723mfig. 3 - 1.3 Multijet versions
3
12
45
F0H0763mfig. 4 - 1.6 Multijet versions
1 Engine coolant
2 Engine oil
3 Brake fluid
4 Battery
5 Windscreen/rear window/headlight
washer fluid
1 Engine oil
2 Battery
3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight
washer fluid
5 Engine coolant
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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.
When the engine is hot, take
care when working inside the
engine compartment to avoid burns.
Remember that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger of in-
jury. Scarves, ties and other loose
clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
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. 9-10
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall be included between
the MINand MAXmark on the reser-
voir.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50% FL Selenia
PARAFLU UPthrough the filler neck.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UPand
distilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
When the vehicle is used under particu-
larly harsh climate conditions, we recom-
mend using a 60-40 mixture of
PARAFLU UPand demineralised water.
IMPORTANT Do not remove the reser-
voir cap when the engine is hot: you risk
scalding yourself.
fig. 9 - 1.2 16V, 1.4 8V(where
provided), 1.4 16Vversions
F0H0210m
fig. 10 - 1.3 Multijet and
1.6 Multijet versionsF0H0211m
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If necessary, replace
the cap only with another genuine
one, otherwise system efficiency
could be compromised.
WARNING
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
INDEX
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 148
– control .................................. 59
Direction indicators ................. 59
– bulb replacement ................. 148
– control .................................. 59
Door pockets ............................. 69
Doors ........................................ 17-134
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside ...... 17-134
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ...... 87
EBD (electronic brake force
distributor) ................................. 83
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside ......... 17
Engine
– fuel feed ................................. 187
– identification code ............... 184
– injection/ignition ................. 187– technical data ....................... 185
Engine coolant gauge................. 19
Engine coolant level ................ 170
Engine oil
– checking level........................ 169
– consumption ......................... 169
– technical specifications ....... 195
EOBD (system) ......................... 84
External lights ............................. 58
Fiat CODE (system) ............... 9
Fix &Go (tyre repair kit) ......... 136
Flashing the headlights ............. 58
Fluids and lubricants ................ 196
Follow me home (device) ....... 59
FPS (fuel cut-off switch) .......... 67
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................. 149
– control button ...................... 66Fuel
– consumption ......................... 198
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 67
– level gauge ............................ 19
Fuel cut-off switch ..................... 67
Fuel filler cap............................... 91
Fuses ............................................. 153
Gearbox (use). .......................... 115
Glass/can holders ....................... 69
Handbrake ................................. 114
Hazard lights
– control .................................. 66
Head restraints ......................... 41
Headlights ................................... 82
(electric adjusting device) ..... 82
Heated rear window ............... 44
Heating and ventilation............. 45
Identification data .................... 182
Ignition switch ........................... 18
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