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AT THE FILLING
STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fu-
el filler is too small to introduce the beak
of a leaded petrol pump. The petrol oc-
tane rating (RON) must not be lower
than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst leads
to harmful exhaust emissions, thus con-
tributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amount or in an emergency,
as this would damage the catalyst beyond
repair.DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low, the
diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffin clots and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold, mountain
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel whose features
are not suitable to the temperature of use,
it is advisable to mix TUTELA DIESEL ART
additive in the proportions shown on the
container with the fuel. Pour the additive
into the tank before the fuel.
When using or parking the car for a long
time in the mountains or cold areas, it is
advisable to refuel using locally available
fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the
tank over 50% full.For diesel engines, use diesel
fuel for motor vehicles com-
pliant with EN590 European
specifications only. The use of
other products or mixtures may dam-
age the engine beyond repair and con-
sequently cause lapse of warranty in
relation to the damage caused. If you
accidentally introduce other types of
fuel in the tank, do not start the engine
and empty the tank. If the engine has
run also for a very short time, you will
need to have the entire fuel feed sys-
tem emptied in addition to the tank.
Filling the tank
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice
after the pump switches off. Further top-
ups could cause faults in the fuel feeding
system.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 134
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 134
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 134
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 135
HOT
ENGINE COOLANT........................................................... 135
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 136
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 136
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING.................................... 137
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED.......................................... 137
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE........................................................ 137
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(DIESEL VERSIONS) ............................................................ 138
EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE (PETROL VERSIONS) .........138
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED........... 139
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 139
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 139
GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................ 140
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE............................... 140
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER..................................... 140FIAT CODE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE.................................................................. 140
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE........................................... 141
REAR FOG LIGHTS.............................................................. 141
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 141
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 142
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 142
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE............................................ 143
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................................... 143
FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 143
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................ 143
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR........................ 143
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.................... 143
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 143
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 143
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 144
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 144
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 144
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GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions - amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug warming
The warning light will go on when the key
is turned to MAR. It will go out as soon
as the glow plugs have reached a prede-
termined temperature. Start the engine as
soon as the warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light will blink in the event
of a failure to the glow plug heating sys-
tem. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
c
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection
system and irregular engine
operation. If warning light
clights up
(on some versions with the message on
the display), go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the system
bled. Water may have been introduced
in the tank if this appears immediate-
ly after refuelling: in this case, stop
the engine immediately and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE (amber)
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-
ing light stays on, this indicates a possible
failure (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT Warning lights
Uand Ywill come on at the same time to indicate
a Fiat CODE system failure.
If with the engine running the warning light
Yflashes, this means that the car is not
protected by the engine inhibitor device
(see “Fiat Code system” in section “Dash-
board and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the key
stored.
Y
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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure is
detected in parking sensors. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon
as possible.
External light fault
(where provided)
See description of warning light
6.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fu-
el cut-off switch trips.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
è
EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light will come on
(some versions only) when a fault
to one of the following lights is detected:
– side/taillights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by: one or more
burnt lamps, a blow protection fuse or in-
terruption of the electrical connection.
On certain versions warning light è
comes on instead.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light comes on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
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Rain sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light comes on when a rain
sensor failure is detected. Go to a Fiat
Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
See description of warning light
t.
Speed limit exceeded
(where provided)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Multifunctional Display” in sec-
tion “Dashboard and controls”).
Diesel filter failure
(where provided)
The warning light will come on when a
diesel filter system failure is detected. The
display will show the dedicated message
(where provided).
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Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust emissions/smoke
Replace fuel filter
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids
(engine coolant, brakes, battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Replace the distribution control toothed belt (*)
(1.6 Multijet versions)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
* Regardless of the mileage, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5
years.
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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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CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: litres
including a reserve of:litres
Fuel tank: litresincluding a reserve of:litres
Cooling system
engine: litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter:litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter:litres
Gearbox/
differential casing: kg
Power steering: kg
Hydraulic brake circuit: kg
Windscreen washer
reservoir: litres
(*) Versions with ABS
(❒) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
1.6
Multijet
45
5 ÷ 7
6.3
–
–
4.3
4.6
2.0 (
❍)
0.9
0.4 / 0.5 (*)
3 1.4
T-JET
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
6
2.75
2.9
–
–
1.7 (▲)
0.9
0.46 / 0.56 (*)
31.3
Multijet
–
–
45
5 ÷ 7
7.1
–
–
3.0
3.2
1,7 (▲)
0.9
0.4 / 0.5 (*)
3 1.4
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
5.8
2.4
2.6
–
–
1.5 (▲)
0.9
0.4 / 0.5 (*)
3Specified fuels and
genuine lubricants
Unleaded petrol with no less than
95 R.O.N.
(EN 228 Specification)
Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% demineralised
water and 50% PARAFLU UP
(❒)
SELENIA K P.E.
SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX (
▲)TUTELA CAR MATRYX (❍)
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
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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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