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ENGINE OIL
AND FILTER
OIL SPECIFICATIONS -
PETROL ENGINES
Check whether the adopted engine oil is
falling within the following quality classes:
API SL, SM or ACEA A3, recommended
product: SELENIA K SAE 5W-40, Fiat
9.55535-M2 qualification.
OIL SPECIFICATIONS -
DIESEL ENGINES
Check whether the adopted engine oil is
falling within the following quality classes:
API CF or ACEA B4, recommended
product: SELENIA WR SAE 5W-40,
Fiat 9.55535-N2 qualification.
DRIVE BELT
63J132
DEF: 4.5 – 5.5 mm
(0.18 – 0.22 in.)
DEF: 3 – 5 mm
(0.12 – 0.20 in.)
DEF: 7 – 8 mm
(0.28 – 0.31 in.)
AC GE
→: 100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press
GE: Generator
DEF: Deflection
AC: Air conditioner compressor
When the engine is running,
keep hands, hair, clothing,
tools, etc. away from the moving fan
and drive belts.
WARNING
For Petrol Engine Model
Make sure the drive belt tension is cor-
rect. If the belt is too loose, insufficient
battery charging, engine overheating, poor
power steering, poor air conditioning, or
excessive belt wear can result. When you
press the belt with your thumb midway
between the pulleys, there should be a de-
flection according to the following chart.
The belts should also be examined to en-
sure that they are not damaged.
If you need to replace or adjust the belt
have it done by your Fiat Dealership.
For Diesel Engine Model
The drive belts tension is adjusted auto-
matically.
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Tightening torque for drain plug
For Petrol Engine Model:
50 Nm (5,0 kgm, 36.2 lb-ft)
For Diesel Engine Model:
20 Nm (2,0 kgm, 14.4 lb-ft)
❒Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
NOTE
(For Diesel Engine Model)
Whenever the engine oil is changed, the
monitoring system to find the next oil
change stage must be reset whether the
oil pressure light blinks or not. For details
on how to reset the system, ask your Fi-
at Dealership. CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
❒Remove the oil filler cap.
❒Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
❒Using a wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain out the engine oil.
54G091
OpenClose
The engine oil temperature
may be high enough to burn
your fingers when the drain plug is
loosened. Wait until the drain plug is
cool enough to touch with your bare
hands.
WARNING
60G306A
New and used oil can be
hazardous.
Children and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep new
and used oil and used oil filters away
from children and pets.
Repeated, prolonged contact with
used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer.
Brief contact with used oil may irri-
tate skin.
WARNING
To minimize your exposure
to used oil, wear a long-
sleeve shirt and moisture- proof
gloves (such as dishwashing gloves)
when changing oil. If oil contacts your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap and
water.
Launder any clothing or rags if wet
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and filters.
WARNING
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1.Oil filter
2.3/4 turn
Tightening torque for oil filter
For Petrol Engine Model:
3/4 turn or 14 Nm
(1,4 kgm, 10,1 lb-ft)
For Diesel Engine Model
28 Nm (2,8 kgm, 20.2 lb-ft)
IMPORTANT To prevent oil leakage,
make sure that the oil filter is tight, but do
not over- tighten it. For Petrol Engine Model:
1.Loosen
2.Tighten
REPLACE THE OIL FILTER
❒Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil
filter counterclockwise and remove it.
❒Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount-
ing surface on the engine where the
new filter will be seated.
❒Smear a little engine oil around the rub-
ber gasket of the new oil filter.
❒Screw on the new filter by hand until
the filter gasket contacts the mounting
surface.
54G09254G093
Tightening (viewed from filter top)
For Diesel Engine Model
1.Loosen
2.Tighten
IMPORTANT To tighten the oil filter
properly, it is Important to accurately
identify the position at which the filter gas-
ket first contacts the mounting surface.
❒Tighten the filter specified turn from
the point of contact with the mount-
ing surface (or to the specified torque)
using an oil filter wrench.
(1)
(2)
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Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks
❒Pour oil through the filler hole and in-
stall the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to the “Capacities” item in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
❒Start the engine and look carefully for
leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run
the engine at various speeds for at least
5 minutes.
❒Stop the engine and wait about 5 min-
utes. Check the oil level again and add
oil if necessary. Check for leaks again.
IMPORTANT
❒When replacing the oil filter, it is rec-
ommended that you use a genuine
Fiat replacement filter. If you use an af-
termarket filter, make sure it is of
equivalent quality and follow the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
❒Oil leaks from around the oil filter or
drain plug indicate incorrect installation
or gasket damage. If you find any leaks
or are not sure that the filter has been
properly tightened, have the vehicle in-
spected by your Fiat Dealership.Transfer oil (4WD)
Rear differential oil (4WD)
(API GL-5 Hypoid)
GEAR OIL
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL/
TRANSFER OIL (4WD)/
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (4WD)
When adding gear oil, use gear oil with the
appropriate viscosity and grade as shown
in the chart below.
We highly recommend you use:
TUTELA XVI SAE 75W-90, API GL3,
FIAT 9.55550-MZ4 Contractual Technical
Reference N° F808.G08, for manual
transaxle gear oil.
Hypoid gear oil TUTELA W90/M -DA SAE
80W-90
API GL 5for transfer oil and rear
differential oil (4WD).
54G095
54G096
Manual transaxle oil (API GL-4)
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2WD
4WD
2WD
4WD
2WD
4WD
2WD
4WD1,135 – 1,185 (2,502 – 2,612)
1,195 – 1,245 (2,634 – 2,745)
1,650 (3,638)
1,670 (3,682)
865 (1,907)
870 (1,918)
850 (1,874)
870 (1,918)1,270 – 1,320 (2,800 – 2,910)
1,330 – 1,380 (2,932 – 3,042)
1,790 (3,946)
1,790 (3,946)
980 (2,160)
980 (2,160)
860 (1,896)
860 (1,896)
WEIGHTS kg (lbs) 1.6 16V1.9 Multijet
Kerb weight (including fuel, spare wheel,
tools and accessories)
Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)
Gross front axle weight (GAWR)
Gross rear axle weight (GAWR)
PERFORMANCE 1.6 16V1.9 Multijet
Top admitted speed after initial vehicle use
Pick-up angle
Racing angle
Rise angle170 km/h
20.3°
31.1°
18.1°180 km/h
20.3°
31.1°
18.1°
2WD
4WD
4WD
4WD7.7 litres (13.6 Imp pt)
50 litres (11.0 Imp gal)
3.9 litres (6.9 Imp pt)
(replacement with oil filter)
2.5 litres (4.4 Imp pt)
2.5 litres (4.4 Imp pt)
0.6 litres (1.1 Imp pt)
0.8 litres (1.4 Imp pt)6.5 litres (11.4 Imp pt)
50 litres (11.0 Imp gal)
4.5 litres (7.9 Imp pt)
(replacement with oil filter)
2.5 litres (4.4 Imp pt)
2.5 litres (4.4 Imp pt)
0.6 litres (1.1 Imp pt)
0.8 litres (1.4 Imp pt)
CAPACITIES (indicative values) 1.6 16V1.9 Multijet
Engine cooling system
(including reservoir tank)
Fuel tank
Engine oil
Gearbox oil
Transfer oil
Rear differential oil
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257
Battery .......................................210-245
Before driving.................................. 9
Bodywork care................................ 233
Brake fluid ............................................ 202
Brake system ....................................... 159
Brakes
– Brake fluid ..................................... 202
– Brake pedal .............................131-203
– Brake system ................................ 246
– Parking brake lever ...............130-204
– Vacuum brake ............................... 160
Bulbs
– Replacement ................................. 217
– Type ................................................ 245
Can holder .......................................... 142
Capacities ......................................10-248
Catalytic converter ............................ 165
Child-proof locks ................................ 22
Children
– Child-proof locks ......................... 22
– Child restraint systems ............... 37
– Installation with Isofix
type anchorages ........................... 42
– Installation with lap-shoulder
seat belts ........................................ 42
Cigar lighter ......................................... 90Clock ..................................................... 98
Clutch .............................................131-205
CO
2emissions .................................... 241
Cup holder ........................................... 142
Daily inspection checklist ................ 150
Dimensions .......................................... 247
Dipped beam headlights .................... 63
– Bulb replacement ......................... 219
Doors
– Central door locking
system ........................................13-19
– Child-proof locks ......................... 22
– Dead lock ...................................... 14
– Keyless Start ................................. 15
– Opening/closing ............................ 12
Drive belt (servicing) ......................... 189
Driving tips....................................... 167
– Driving on hills ............................. 168
– Driving on slippery roads ........... 169
– Highway driving ............................ 168
Emergency service....................... 225
Engine
– Air cleaner ..................................... 198
– Engine coolant .............................. 195
– Engine oil and filter ...................... 189
– If the engine is flooded ............... 230
ABS ...................................................... 160
Air bags ................................................. 47
– Front ............................................... 48
– How the system works .............. 52
– Servicing ......................................... 54
– Side ................................................. 50
Air cleaner ........................................... 198
Air conditioning ...........................99-224
Ashtray ................................................. 90
Assist grips ........................................... 140
Audio systems
– Antenna ...................................112-147
– Anti-theft system ......................... 121
– Cautions on handling .................. 110
– CD Changer ................................. 118
– CD player ...................................... 116
– Error display messages ............... 125
– General .......................................... 112
– Radio .............................................. 113
– RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 115
– Steering wheel controls ............. 126
– System ............................................ 109
– Troubleshooting .......................... 123
Automatic heating and air
conditioning system ......................... 104
– Maintenance ...........................109-224
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
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– Fuel filter........................................... 201
– Fuel filler cap ................................... 132
– Fuel gauge ........................................ 84
– Improving fuel economy .............. 166
– Instantaneous fuel
consumption (gauge) ......................... 92
Fuel filler cap .......................................... 132
Fuel gauge ............................................... 84
Fuses ........................................................ 212
Gear oil
– Changing .................................193-248
– Level check .................................... 194
– Specifications.................................. 193
General information.................... 239
Glove box ............................................ 91
Hazard warning lights ....................... 85
Hazard warning lights ........................ 85
Head restraints ................................... 30
Headlight levelling switch .................. 87
Headlights
– Bulb replacement ......................... 220
– Headlight levelling switch ........... 87
Heated rear window .......................... 88
Heating and air conditioning
system .........................................99-224
Heating system .............................99-104
Horn ...................................................... 68
Identification data .............................. 230
Ignition switch ..................................... 58
Information display ......................91-94
– Illumination cancel switch .......... 89
Inspection and maintenance.... 181
– Maintenance schedule ................. 183
– Severe driving conditions ........... 188
Instrument cluster .............................. 71
– Meter illumination
(control) ..................................82-87
Instrument panel........................... 69
Interior lights ................................138-219
Isofix type child restraint system
(installation)........................................ 42
Jack ......................................................... 144
Jacking instructions.............................. 226
Jump starting instructions.................. 227
Keys ....................................................... 11
– Battery replacement..................... 20
– Keyless Entry................................. 18
Luggage compartment
– Capacity/volume .......................... 247
– Extension (folding rear seats)..... 134
– Luggage compartment cover ..... 146
– Luggage compartment light ....... 146
– Luggage restraint loops .............. 145
– Rear door opening ...................... 23
Luggage compartment light .............. 146 – If the engine overheats ............... 230
– If the starter does not operate .. 229
– Jump starting ................................. 227
– Serial number ............................... 240
– Spark plugs .................................... 199
– Starting ........................................... 165
– Technical specifications .............. 244
– Temperature gauge ..................... 84
Engine coolant ..................................... 195
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 84
Engine hood ......................................... 140
Engine oil consumption ..................... 152
Engine oil
– Changing .................................191-248
– Level check .................................... 190
– Specifications ................................ 189
Engine oil filter (change) .................... 191
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ... 161
Exhaust gas ........................................... 150
External lights ...............................63-219
Eyeglasses holder ................................ 142
Fiat CODE (Immobilizer system) .... 11
Frame hooks .......................................... 143
Front fog lights ....................................... 89
Fuel
– Capacities/refuelling ...............10-248
– Consumption .................................. 241
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