2008 FIAT SEDICI oil filter

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SERVICE STATION GUIDE
79J090
Windshield washer fluid
(See Section 8)Engine oil dipstick (Yellow)
(See Section 8)
Tire pressure (RHD)
(See tire information label
on driver’s door lock pillar)
Tire changing tools
(See Section 4)
Spare tire
(See Section 8)
Fuel
(See Section 1)
Tire pressure (LHD)
(See tire information label on driver’s
door lock pillar) Battery
(See Section 8) Engine coolant
(See Section 8) Engine hood
(See Section 4)
Engine oil and filter
(See Section 8)
LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
(RHD)
(LHD)
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Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
tem should be inspected by your Fiat Deal-
ership before you drive the vehicle again.
IMPORTANT
❒If you operate the engine with this light
on, severe engine damage can result.
❒Do not rely on the Oil Pressure Light
to indicate the need to add oil. Be
sure to periodically check the engine
oil level.
Oil Life Monitoring
(for Diesel Engine Model)
Your vehicle also has the oil life monitor-
ing system that let you know when to
change the engine oil and filter.
If the oil pressure light blinks, you should
change the engine oil and oil filter imme-
diately since the monitoring system has
calculated that oil life has been diminished
by detecting a deterioration, increase or
decrease of engine oil. The blinking light
goes out after 1 minute and comes back
on every hour. If the life of engine oil re-
mains 0%, the oil pressure light blinks for
1 minute when the engine is started. You
should change the engine oil and filter at
the first blink. For details on how to
change the engine oil, refer to “Changing
Engine Oil and Filter” in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section.
Whenever the engine oil is changed, the
light must be reset to monitor the next oil
change timing properly. To reset the light,
consult your Fiat Dealership.
50G051A
66J031
66J032
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there
is insufficient oil pressure. When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving, there may be something wrong with
the ESP
®systems (other than ABS). You
should have the system inspected by an
authorized FIAT dealer.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
“ESP OFF” INDICATOR LIGHT
(if equipped)
If the warning light vturns on when the vehicle is
travelling stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
“ESP” WARNING LIGHT
(if equipped)
(Electronic Stability Program) When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
When the “ESP OFF” switch is pushed to
turn off the ESP
®systems (other than
ABS), the “ESP OFF” light comes on and
stays on.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(if equipped)
60G049
63J030
This light blinks or comes on for several
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position so you can check if
the light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the air bag system or the
seat belt pretensioner system (if equipped).
If the “AIR BAG” light does
not blink or come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position, stays on for more
than 10 seconds, or comes on while
driving, the air bag system or the seat
belt pretensioner system (if equipped)
may not work properly. Have both sys-
tems inspected by an authorized Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction in-
dicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
The malfunction indicator light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” or “START” and goes out when the
engine is started. CHARGING LIGHT
50G052A
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there
is something wrong with the battery charg-
ing system. If the light comes on when the
engine is running, the charging system
should be inspected immediately by your
Fiat Dealership.When the driver doesn’t buckle his or her
seat belt, this light will come on.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion.
“AIR BAG” LIGHT (if equipped)
Change the engine oil and
filter at the first blink of the
light. If you keep operating the engine
after the light blinks, severe engine
damage can result.
WARNING
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NOTE Your vehicle uses the air condi-
tioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger-
ant may damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or re-
place the R-134a with other refrigerants.AUTOMATIC HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
(Climate Control)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Temperature selector/ Air
conditioning switch (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Also, this is used to turn on and off the
air conditioning system by pushing the
switch. To turn on the air conditioning
system, push in the switch and the indi-
cator light will come on. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push in the
switch again and the indicator light will
go off. MAINTENANCE
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically. Operate the air conditioner at
least once a month for one minute with
the engine idling. This circulates the re-
frigerant and oil and helps protect the in-
ternal components.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters. Clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “IN-
SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion. Have this job done by your Fiat Deal-
ership as the lower glove box must be
lowered for this job.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................... 183
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE
DRIVING CONDITIONS .................................................... 188
DRIVE BELT .......................................................................... 189
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER ................................................ 189
GEAR OIL .............................................................................. 193
ENGINE COOLANT .......................................................... 195
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID ...................................... 198
AIR CLEANER ...................................................................... 198
SPARK PLUGS (Petrol engine).......................................... 199
FUEL FILTER (Diesel engine)............................................. 201
BRAKES .................................................................................. 202
STEERING .............................................................................. 204
CLUTCH PEDAL ................................................................. 205
TIRES ....................................................................................... 205
BATTERY ............................................................................... 210
FUSES ...................................................................................... 212
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................................ 218
WINDSCREEN - REAR WINDOW WASHER /
WIPERS .................................................................................. 223
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ....................................... 224
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Check exhaust emissions/smoke
Check cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Change spark plugs (change iridium spark plugs every 105,000 km)
Change engine oil and oil filter
Check air cleaner conditions
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Change engine coolant
Change accessory drive belt conditions
Sight inspect fuel tank conditions
Check manual transaxle gear oil level
Change manual transaxle gear oil
Check transmission unit oil level (4x4 version)
Check rear differential oil level (4x4 version)
Change rear differential oil (4x4 version)
(just the first time at 15,000 km)
Check suspension operation
Check steering system (electric drive)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Change brake and clutch fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every 2 years)
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Change engine oil and oil filter (Diesel versions - DPF)**
Check air cleaner conditions
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Change engine coolant
Change accessory drive belt conditions
Change timing belt *
Change fuel filter
Sight inspect fuel tank conditions
Check manual transaxle gear oil level
Change manual transaxle gear oil
Check transmission unit oil level (4x4 version)
Check rear differential oil level (4x4 version)
Change rear differential oil (4x4 version)
(just the first time at 15,000 km)
Check suspension operation
Check steering system (electric drive)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Change brake and clutch fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every 2 years)
* Or every 4 years in the event of particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time, driving on dusty
roads or covered with sand and/or salt), or in any case every 5 years regardless of the km covered.
** Actual interval to change engine oil and oil filter depends on the conditions of use of the vehicle and it is indicated by the relevant in-
strument panel warning light (see section “Warning and indicator lights”), or in any case every 2 years.
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RReplace or Change
IInspect and correct or replace if necessary
LLubricate Severe condition code
ARepeated short trips
BDriving on rough and/or muddy roads
CDriving on dusty roads
DDriving in extremely cold weather and/ or salted roads
ERepeated short trips in extremely cold weather
FLeaded fuel use
HTrailer towing (if admitted)
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that
applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in the chart below.
Severe Condition Code
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AD
A C D E F H
A C D E H
A B C E F H
C
B C D H
B D E H
B E H
Maintenance Interval
Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Every 45,000 km (27,000 miles) or 36 months
Every 48 months
Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 8 months
Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
First time only: 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Second time and after: Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months reckoning from
0 km (0 mile) or 0 month Maintenance
Accessory drive belt (V-belt)
Timing belt (Diesel versions)
Engine oil and oil filter (Petrol versions)
Engine oil and oil filter (Diesel versions)
Spark plugs
Air cleaner cartridge
(Check and replace more frequently, if required)
Wheel bearings
Driving axle /Propeller shaft casing (4WD)
Manual transaxle gear oil
Transmission unit oil (4WD)
Differential oil (4WD)Maintenance
Operation
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Nickel plugs (traditional)
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