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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger
compartment lights, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation,
adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
and wear indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(brakes/hydraulic clutch, power steering, windscreen washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check power steering hydraulic system (2.2 version)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
(except 1.8 version)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (1.8 version)
Sight inspect timing belt conditions (1.8 version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8v version)
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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.
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 FL
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical speci-
fications”).
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and re-
fer to the car fitted with standard tyres.
The height refers to the car unladen.
Boot volume
Unladen boot volume
(V.D.A. standards)
500 dm
3
Extended boot volume
(with folded seat back)
893 dm
3
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Versions A B C D E F G H
1.8 - 2.2 - 2.2 c.a.
1.9 Multijet
8V4783 1046 2700 10371603 (*)
1524 (▼) 1775 1505 (▼)
1.9 Multijet 16V1593 (❑)
2.4 Multijet 20Vc.a.
(*) 1623 with roof racks; track measurements may vary according to rim size.
(
▼) On ground with 3 passengers.
(❑) Versions
pur-O2;1613 mm with roof rack bars.
A
CBD
E
F
G
H
fig. 5F0L0536m
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1.8
1430
520
1100
1030
1950
1500
700
80
702.2
1510
520
1100
1030
2030
1500
700
80
702.2 a.t.
1530
520
1100
1030
2050
1500
700
80
70
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Kerb weight (including all fluids,
fuel tank at 90% and with no optional)
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof (***):
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases
thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they com-
ply with these limits.
(***) Lineaccessori Fiat roof rack, max capacity: 50 kg.
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1.9 Multijet 8V
1520
520
1150
1030
2040
1500
700
80
701.9 Multijet
16V
1530
520
1150
1030
2050
1500
700
80
701.9 Multijet
16Va.t.
1540
520
1150
1030
2060
1500
700
80
702.4 Multijet 20Va.t.
1650
520
1200
1030
2170
1500
700
80
70Weights (kg)
Kerb weight (including all fluids,
fuel tank at 90% and with no optional)
Payload (*)
including the driver:
Maximum admitted
loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof (***):
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases
thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they com-
ply with these limits.
(***) Lineaccessori Fiat roof rack, max capacity: 50 kg.
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Boot hatch............................................. 84
– emergency opening....................... 85
Boot light............................................... 180
Boot ........................................................ 84
– baggage cover shade ..................... 87
– double load compartment........... 88
– emergency opening....................... 85
– enlargement.................................... 85
– load anchoring................................ 89
– opening and closing....................... 84
– repositioning the rear seat .......... 88
Brake Assist (emergency braking
assistance) .......................................... 87
Brake fluid
– insufficient brake liquid warning
light................................................... 146
– level check....................................... 206
Brakes
– brake pad wear warning light...... 156
– characteristics................................ 224
– Hill Holder failure warning light . 154
– liquid level....................................... 206
Car radio.............................................. 100
– antenna ........................................... 101
– audio system .................................. 100
– Hi-Fi system ................................... 101
Car seats (suitability of use) .............. 115
Ceiling lights
– boot ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 180
– central light..................................... 70– courtesy lights................................ 70
– courtesy mirror ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 179
– door clearance/puddle ceiling
light lamp replacement................. 180
– front................................................. 70
– front ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 178
– glove compartment ceiling light
lamp replacement.......................... 179
– rear .................................................. 70
– side rear ceiling light lamp
replacement.................................... 181
Changing a lamp................................... 169
Changing a wheel................................. 159
Chassis (marking)................................. 219
Child safety device............................... 81
Cigar lighter.......................................... 76
CO
2emissions..................................... 240
Code Card............................................ 10
Constant speed regulator
(Cruise Control) .............................. 68
Consumption
– engine oil......................................... 204
– fuel...........................................238-239
Courtesy mirror
– ceiling light lamp replacement..... 179
Courtesy mirror ceiling lights ........... 179
Cruise Control (constant speed
regulator) ........................................... 68
– constant speed regulator warning
light (Cruise Control) ................. 156
ABS ...................................................... 94
– ABS system failure warning light 148
ABS system........................................... 94
Additional heater................................. 61
Air bag
– air bag failure warning light.......... 146
Air filter (replacement)...................... 207
Alarm...................................................... 14
– alarm failure warning light ........... 151
– break-in attempt warning light ... 151
Antenna ................................................ 101
Antilifting (protection)........................ 15
Ashtray (front/rear)............................ 77
ASR system........................................... 97
ASR ......................................................... 97
Automatic air conditioner................. 52
Automatic headlamp sensor
(twilight sensor)................................ 64
Backing light......................................... 176
Battery
– battery recharging......................... 190
– checking the charge status........... 208
– insufficient battery recharge
warning light................................... 148
– replacing the battery..................... 208
– startup with an auxiliary battery 158
– useful advice for extending
battery life....................................... 209
Body
– maintenance.................................... 213
– version codes................................. 220
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Rear fog light......................................... 72
– rear fog light warning light........... 152
Rear optical units
– fixed side optical unit.................... 176
– lamp replacement.......................... 175
– optical unit on boot hatch ........... 175
Rear sunshade curtains....................... 78
Rear view mirrors
– electrochromic interior .............. 44
– exterior .......................................... 44
– interior ........................................... 44
Rear window washer-wiper
– control............................................. 67
– liquid level....................................... 205
Rear window wiper
– brush................................................ 212
– control............................................. 67
– sprayers........................................... 213
Reconfigurable multifunctional
display ................................................. 25
– control buttons.............................. 25
– display functions............................. 28
– setup menu .................................... 25
– standard screen.............................. 26
Refuelling............................................... 234
Regulations for vehicle handling at
the end of its life cycle..................... 247
Roof rack/ski rack................................ 92
Rubber piping (warnings)................... 211
S.B.R. (system).................................... 109
Safety...................................................... 107
Saving fuel.............................................. 138Seat belts
– general warnings............................ 111
– load limiters.................................... 110
– maintenance.................................... 112
– seat belts not fastened warning
light................................................... 147
– use.................................................... 108
Seats
– adjustment “at the table”............. 40
– cleaning............................................ 215
– electrically adjusted front ........... 41
– manually adjusted front ............... 39
– rear .................................................. 42
Side air bags.......................................... 122
– front and rear side chest
protection air bags (Side bags) .. 122
– head protection side air bags
(Window Bags).............................. 122
– general warnings............................ 124
– turning off the front and rear side
chest protection air bags
(Side bags) ...................................... 123
– rear side chest protection air bag
warning lights (Rear Side Bags)
off .....................................................156
Smokers kit........................................... 76
Snow chains.......................................... 143
Spark plugs
– spark plug preheating failure
warning light................................... 150
– spark plug preheating warning
light................................................... 150
Spark plugs (type)................................ 221
Speedometer........................................ 21
Starting and driving.............................. 127 Performance......................................... 231
Plates
– body paint....................................... 219
– identification data.......................... 218
Pollen filter (replacement)................. 207
Position lights
– control............................................. 62
– front lamp replacement................ 174
– position light warning light .......... 154
– rear lamp replacement................. 177
Power steering
– failure warning light ....................... 149
– liquid................................................. 205
Power steering liquid
– level check....................................... 205
Power steering liquid level................. 205
Power supply
– Technical data................................ 223
Presetting for “Isofix Universale”
car seat installation .......................... 117
Pretensioners........................................ 110
– load limiters.................................... 110
– warnings........................................... 111
Provided tools...................................... 162
Radio frequency remote control:
Ministerial Certification................... 241
Radio transmitters and cell phones . 101
Rain sensor............................................ 66
Rear armrest......................................... 75
Rear ceiling lights
– control............................................. 70
– lamp replacement.......................... 181
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