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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
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 temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte) (see paragraph “Charge
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
❒visually inspect the accessory drive belt
conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required:engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Seleniaproducts, designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
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WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn. In all cases, it is ad-
visable to replace them approximately
once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not
stuck to the windscreen at sub-zero
temperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-
uct to release it if required.
❒remove the snow from the window:
this will avoid overstressing the elec-
trical motor in addition to protecting
the blades;
❒do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
Carefully follow the information contained
in the “Service schedule” in this section
for maintenance of brake system and fuel
feed rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged
lack of fluid in the system may cause hard-
ening and cracking of the hoses, with pos-
sible leaks. Careful inspections are there-
fore necessary.Excessively low pressure will
cause overheating of the
tyre and may cause severe tyre dam-
age.
WARNING
Do not exchange the tyres
from the left to the right of
the car and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel
rims at temperatures higher
than 150°C. The mechanical features
of the wheels could be compromised.
WARNING
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Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 15
How to remove the blade:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Afrom
the windscreen;
❒turn blade B90° around pin C, locat-
ed at the end of the wiper arm;
❒press the blade locking tabs;
❒remove the blade from pin C.
fig. 15F0R0236m
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 16
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir: see “Check-
ing fluid levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary using a needle.
The windscreen jets are directed by ad-
justing the angle of the nozzles.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about
1/3height from the window upper edge.
fig. 16F0R0143m
How to insert the blade:
❒insert the blade fastening tabs in the
hole on the end of the arm;
❒refit the arm with the blade on the
windscreen.
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Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rear win-
dow should be wiped gently with a cloth
in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment carefully
after the end of the winter. Be careful not
to direct the jet of water onto electronic
control units. Adequately protect the up-
per air vents to prevent damage to the
windscreen wiper motor. Have this op-
eration performed at a specialised work-
shop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on
a cold engine and with the key at STOP.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not removed or
damaged.
Never use flammable prod-
ucts, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean inside the car.
The electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet
metal. Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
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GENUINE LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR LEVER KNOB
These components must be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
Never use spirit and/or alcohol based
products.
Before using off-the-shelves products de-
signed for cleaning car interiors, make sure
that they do not contain spirit and/or al-
cohol based substances before using them.If window cleaner accidentally drips onto
the steering wheel or gear lever knob,
wipe away immediately and then wash the
concerned area with mild soap and water. IMPORTANT Be carefully when arranging
a steering wheel lock device, where applic-
able, to prevent damaging the leather up-
holstery by rubbing.
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Lubricants and
greases
for transmission
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids and Applications
for correct car operation lubricants
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demineralised water. LSynthetic-based oils, grade SAE 75W- 85.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MX3
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MX3
Lubricant for automatic transmissions.
QualificationFIAT 9.55550-AG1.
NLGI 1-2 consistency.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. Qualification FIAT 9.55580
N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints with
low friction coefficient. Qualification FIAT 9.55580
N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01.
QualificationFIAT 9.55597
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour
based on inhibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55523
Additive for diesel fuels with protective action
for Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-II.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522TUTELA CAR
MATRIX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F02
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA GI/A
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F002.B92
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
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 PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02Mechanical gearbox and
differential (1.3 Multijet
Dualogic and 1.6 Multijet
versions)
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
(petrol and 1.3 Multijet
versions)
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints on differential
side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Radiator antifreeze
proportion: 50% water and
50% PARAFLU UP
To be mixed with diesel fuel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems
Brake fluids
Protective agent for
radiators
Windscreen/ rear
window washer fluid
Fuel additivel
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INDEX
EOBD system ...................................... 96
ESP system............................................ 93
External lights ...................................... 66
Fiat CODE system............................. 6
Fix & Go automatic ............................ 153
Flashing the headlights ....................... 66
Fluid levels ............................................ 184
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 217
Follow me home (device) ................. 67
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement........................... 165
– control ............................................ 72
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control button .............................. 75
Fuel
– consumption................................... 229
– cut-off switch.................................. 77
– level gauge ....................................... 17
Fuel cut-off switch............................... 77
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 102
Fuel level gauge ................................... 17
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 168
Gearbox
– using manual gearbox .................. 126
Glass holder - can holder................... 72
Glove box/oddment compartment .. 78
Handbrake .......................................... 125
Hazard lights ........................................ 75
Head restraints
– front ................................................ 45
– rear................................................... 46
Headlight washer
– control ............................................ 61
– fluid level ........................................ 200
Headlights.............................................. 91
– beam adjustment .......................... 89
– headlight slant adjusting device . 89
Heated rear window .....................52-57
Heating and ventilation ...................... 49
Identification data .............................. 202
Ignition device....................................... 13
In an emergency .................................. 145
Instrument panel ................................. 14
Instruments .......................................... 16
Interior fittings .................................... 78
Interiors ................................................ 198
Isofix (child restraint system) .......... 114
Jack ........................................................ 148
Jacking the car ..................................... 175
Key with remote control ................ 8
Key without remote control ........... 9
Dashboard........................................... 5
– Left hand drive version ............... 5
Dashboard and controls..................... 4
Dead lock device................................. 77
Digital display ....................................... 18
Dimensions .......................................... 213
Dipped beam headlights
– control ............................................ 66
– bulb replacement........................... 161
Direction indicators
– control ............................................ 67
– front bulb replacement ............... 161
– rear bulb replacement ................. 162
– side bulb replacement ................. 162
Doors..................................................... 82
Electrical socket ................................ 73
Engine
– identification code ........................ 202
– marking ........................................... 203
– technical data ................................ 205
Engine compartment
– washing ........................................... 197
Engine coolant...................................... 187
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 17
Engine oil
– consumption .................................. 186
– level check....................................... 186
– specifications ................................. 227
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Pretensioners ...................................... 106
Prolonged car inactivity...................... 138
Protecting the environment ............. 102
Puddle lights.......................................... 74
– bulb replacement .......................... 174
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones ......................................... 100
Radionavigator presetting system .... 104
Rain sensor............................................ 69
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement........................... 165
– control ............................................ 72
Rear doors emergency
lock device.......................................... 79
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control button .............................. 75
Rear window washer
– control ............................................ 61
– fluid level ........................................ 200
Rear window wiper
– blades .............................................. 207
– control ............................................ 61
– nozzles ............................................ 208
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors ................................. 47
– driving mirror ................................ 48Reconfigurable
Multifunctional Display ................... 32
Refuelling............................................... 101
Rev. counter......................................... 16
Reversing light ..................................... 162
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 90
Rubber hoses ....................................... 194
Safety ................................................... 103
Seat adjustment ................................... 44
Seat belts
– general instructions ..................... 107
– load limiters ................................... 106
– maintenance .................................. 109
– using the seat belts ........................ 104
Seats
– adjustment ..................................... 44
– cleaning ........................................... 199
– tilting (rear seats).......................... 87
Side/taillights
– control ............................................ 57
– front bulb replacement................. 168
– rear bulb replacement.................. 170
Smart washing ..................................... 60
Smoker’s kit ......................................... 72
Snow chains ......................................... 131
Sound system ...................................... 99
Load limiters ...................................... 106
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 161
– control ............................................ 66
– flashing ............................................ 66
Manual climate control system ........ 53
Multifunctional display........................ 23
Number plate light ............................ 164
Oddment compartments.................. 78
Paint ..................................................... 195
Parking .................................................. 125
Parking sensors.................................... 97
Performance ........................................ 214
Plates
– bodywork paint
identification plate ........................... 203
– model plate .................................... 202
Pollen filter ........................................... 190
Power socket ...................................... 73
Power steering .................................... 96
Power windows .................................. 79
Presetting for mounting the
“Isofix Universal” child
restraint system................................. 120
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