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CORRECT USE
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 142
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 142
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 142
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 142
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................ 143
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG/
SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED....................................................... 143
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......................................... 144
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................. 144
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 144
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................ 144
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE.............................................................. 145
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION ....................................................................... 145
ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMPERATURE ................ 146
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING .................................... 146
BOOT OPEN......................................................................... 146
BONNET OPEN ................................................................... 146
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 147
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 147
FUEL RESERVE ....................................................................... 148
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ............................. 149
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 149
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 149
GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................ 149GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE............................... 149
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER..................................... 149
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 150
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 150
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE FIAT CODE.......................................................... 150
ALARM FAILURE.................................................................. 150
THEFT ATTEMPT................................................................. 150
T.P.M.S. SYSTEM FAILURE ................................................. 151
LOW TYRE PRESSURE ...................................................... 151
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE .................................................. 151
TYRE PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR SPEED ................. 151
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE........................................... 153
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE................................................... 153
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 153
FRONT FOG LIGHTS.......................................................... 153
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 153
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................... 153
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ........................... 154
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 154
MAIN BEAMS......................................................................... 154
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 154
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 154
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 154
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 154
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 154
SPORT FUNCTION ACTIVATION................................. 154
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
SEAT BELTS
NOT FASTENED
(red)
The warning light comes on con-
stantly with the vehicle stationary if the
driver’s seat belt is not properly fastened.
The warning light will flash, together with
a buzzer, when the driver’s seat belt and,
on some versions, the passenger seat belt,
is not correctly fastened when the vehicle
is in motion.
The S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) buzzer
can only be excluded by Fiat Dealership.
The system can be reactivated through the
set-up menu.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) turns on,
but it should go out as soon as the engine
is started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light (or the symbol on the
display) stays on glowing steadily or flash-
ing, contact immediately Fiat Dealership.Light stays on: LOW
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
(red)
Flashing light:
EXHAUSTED ENGINE
OIL (only Multijet
versions with DPF - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the warning light switches on and should
go out as soon as the engine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on
constantly (for versions/markets, where
provided) along with the message on the
display when the system detects that en-
gine oil pressure is low.
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2. Exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following
ways, depending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning
light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil
is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the en-
gine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the above mentioned
modes, until the oil is changed. A specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) in ad-
dition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not
mean that the car is defective but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary
to change the oil as a result of regular ve-
hicle use.
If the warning light vturns on when the vehicle
is travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play) stop the engine immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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MESSAGES
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
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Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, luggage compartment lights, passenger
compartment lights, glove compartment lights, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper system and
adjust sprays if necessary
Check position/wear of front/rear windscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
Visually check that the following are in good condition
and intact: body exterior, under body protection,
pipe rigid and flexible sections (exhaust-fuel system-brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet, engine and boot,
clean and lubricate linkages
Check and top-up fluids (hydraulic brakes/clutch,
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check and adjust handbrake lever travel
Check visually conditions of auxiliary drive belt/s
Visually check conditions of toothed timing belt
(1.4 16V, 1.4 T-JET,1.9 Multijet 8V versions)
Check tension and adjust auxiliary drive belt
(except for engines with automatic tensioners)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8V version)
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
Thousands of km
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check emissions/fumes (1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versions)
Check operation of engine control systems
(by means of test interface)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing belt (petrol versions) (*)
Replace toothed timing belt (1.9 Multijet 8Vversions) (*)
Replace toothed timing belt (1.9 Multijet 16Vversions) (*)
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions) 1
Replace fuel filter (1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versions)
Replace air filter cartridge (petrol versions)
Replace air filter cartridge (1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versions)
Replace engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
(or every 24 months) 2
Change engine oil and oil filter (
1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V
versionswithout DPF) (or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versionswith DPF) (**) 2
Change brake fluidr (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Irrespective of mileage, the timing drive belt must be replace every 4 years for heavy duty applications, cold climates, town use, long
periods idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed depending on their actual condition, which is indicated by a warning light/message on the control panel or at
least every 2 years.
1For 1.4 T-JET versions, in order to ensure correct operation and avoid significant damages to the engine, it is mandatory:
- to use spark plugs specifically certified for the T-JET engine only, of the same type and brand (see paragraph “Engine”);
- to replace the plugs as often as required by the Programmed Maintenance Plan;
- we recommend to refer to the Fiat Dealership.
2If the car is used mainly on urban routes or if the yearly kilometres travelled are less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be changed every 12 months.
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
1.6 Multijet and 2.0 Multijet VERSIONS
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, luggage compartment lights, passenger compartment lights,
glove compartment lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper system and
adjust sprays if necessary
Check position/wear of front/rear windscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
Visually check that the following are in good condition
and intact: body exterior, under body protection,
pipe rigid and flexible sections (exhaust-fuel system-brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet, engine and boot,
clean and lubricate linkages
Check and top-up fluids (hydraulic brakes/clutch,
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MESSAGES
IN AN
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
Thousands of km
Check emissions/fumes
Check operation of engine control systems
(by means of test interface)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Irrespective of mileage, the timing drive belt must be replace every 4 years for heavy duty applications, cold climates, town use, long periods
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed depending on their actual condition, which is indicated by a warning light/message on the
control panel or at least every 2 years.
If the car is used mainly on urban routes or if the yearly kilometres travelled are less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be changed
every 12 months.
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
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;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS, products, designed and
produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
HEAVY-DUTY
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 tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
- see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Spray nozzles ....................................... 207
Steering ................................................. 220
Steering column lock ......................... 19
Steering wheel ..................................... 40
Sun roof ................................................ 72
Sun visors ............................................. 71
Suspensions .......................................... 220
Symbols ................................................. 8
T.P.M.S. system................................... 96
Technical specifications .............. 220
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) .......................... 174
Towing the car .................................... 188
Towing trailers .................................... 137
Transmission ........................................ 219
Trip Computer .................................. 35
Tyres
– replacement ................................... 157
– snow tyres ..................................... 139
– standard tyres ............................... 223
– tyre marking .................................. 221
– pressure ........................................... 224
Using the gearbox ............................. 134
Isofix child restraint system ............. 117
Warning lights and messages... 141
Weights ................................................ 227
Wheel geometry ................................. 221
Wheels and tyres .......................206-221
When needing to change a bulb ...... 167
Window washing ................................ 57
Windows (cleaning) ........................... 210 Reconfigurable Multifunction
display ................................................. 23
Remote control: ministerial
homologations .................................. 233
Right hand drive versions............ 235
Rim marking ......................................... 221
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 84
Rubber hoses ....................................... 207
Safe lock device ................................. 14
S.B.R system ........................................ 108
Safety devices.................................. 105
Seat belts .............................................. 106
Seats ...................................................... 37
– cleaning ........................................... 211
– manual adjustment ....................... 37
– electrical adjustment .................... 38
– seat warming ................................. 38
Side lights
– activation ........................................ 55
– bulbs replacement ...............171-172
Smart washing function ..................... 58
Snow chains ......................................... 139
Sound System ...................................... 92
Spark plugs ........................................... 217
Sport function ..................................... 95
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