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Replace air filter cartridge (▼)
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc);
Replace auxiliary drive belt
Check engine management system operation (through diagnosis outlet)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when the instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and
Messages” chapter) and in any case every 2 years.
If the vehicle is driven mainly in towns, change engine oil and filter every 12 months.
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following particularly harsh conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;❒dusty roads;❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external temperatures below zero;❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in the case of long
term inactivity;
❒urban driving;
maintenance services must be carried out every 30,000 km.
(▼) If the vehicle is equipped with a special air filter for dusty areas:
– every 20,000 km check and clean filter;
– every 40,000 km replace filter.
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DEMANDING VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following
particularly harsh conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
the case of long term inactivity;
❒urban driving;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒check air cleaner and replace it, if required.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top-up the following:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer 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 and top up if required: engine oil
level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been designed and
produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in the “Technical specifications” section).
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BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited maintenance” type: under
normal conditions of use the electrolyte does not need
topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked periodically at a
Fiat Dealership or by specialist personnel to make sure
it is working correctly.
The battery is located inside the passenger
compartment, in front of the pedals. Remove the
protective cover to gain access to it.
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When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
WARNING
Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and
generate a risk of explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the
service intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing
Programme” in this chapter will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(alarms, radiophone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity battery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment. It is
advisable to have the battery changed by
a Fiat Dealership, where it will be disposed of
properly and in accordance with the law.
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If the vehicle must remain unused for
a long time at very low temperatures,
remove the battery and take it to a warm
place to avoid freezing.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer,
observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly to avoid the
ceiling lights remain on;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The vehicle is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
warning lights, etc...) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒battery terminals should always be completely
tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and starting attitude.The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can
happen as early as −10°C). Refer to the paragraph
“Vehicle inactivity” in “Starting and driving” if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact a Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable
devices from the Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking whether the
vehicle’s electrical system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even
when the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the
battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if the vehicle is
parked for a long period of 5 days, it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery terminal to maintain its
charge.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery disconnection
function (disconnector), see the description of the
procedure in the „Controls“ paragraph in the
„Dashboard and controls“ section.
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Battery
– battery disconnection
function (disconnector) .... 86
– jump starting ....................... 173
– maintenance ........................ 222
– recharging ............................ 204
– replacement ........................ 222
– tips for extending life ........ 223
Body (marking) ......................... 232
Body
– maintenance ........................ 227
– version code ....................... 233
Bodywork version ................... 233
Bonnet ........................................ 110
Brake Assist (emergency
braking assistance) ................. 116
Brakes
– fluid level .............................. 219– technical specifications ...... 236
Bulb replacement ..................... 185
– bulb types ....................186-187
– external bulb
replacement ........................ 188
– general information ........... 185
– internal bulb
replacement ........................ 196
Cab glove compartment
(Capucine) ............................... 97
Can holder ................................ 93
Capacities (quantity and
products) ........................267-268
Carrying children safely .......... 134
– child seats ............................ 134
ABS ............................................ 114
ABS system ............................... 114
Accessories purchased by the
owner ...................................... 124
Additional heater ..................... 66
Additional independent
heater ....................................... 67
Additional rear
air conditioning ...................... 73
Additional rear heating ........... 72
Air filter ..................................... 221
Arm rests .................................. 39
Ashtray ....................................... 94
ASR ............................................. 118
ASR system ............................... 118
Automatic
climate control ....................... 60
Automatic headlight sensor
(dusk sensor) .......................... 76
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Gearbox
– using the manual
gearbox ................................ 150
General warnings ..................... 2
Glove compartment ................ 91
Handbrake ................................149
Handbrake lever ...................... 149
Hazard lights ............................. 85
Headlight alignment
corrector ................................ 113
Headlight washers
– control ................................. 79
– maintenance ........................ 227
Headlights ..................................113
– adjusting headlights
abroad .................................. 114
– beam orientation ............... 113
– bulb replacement ............... 188
– headlight alignment
corrector ............................. 113Headlights
(warning for cleaning) ........... 229
Headrests .................................. 46
Heated rear window ............... 86
Heating and ventilation ........... 51
– automatic climate
control ................................. 60
– controls ................................ 52
– front window rapid
defrosting/demisting .. 54-57-65
– heated rear window
and external rear view
mirror defrosting/
demisting .....................54-59
– interior air recirculation ... 55
– passenger compartment
air vents ............................... 52
– manual climate control ...... 55
Heavy use of the vehicle
servicing ................................... 212
Hill Holder system .................. 117
Identification plates ................. 233
– body paintwork .................. 232
– identification data ............... 234
Ignition switch .......................... 12
– steering lock ........................ 13
In an emergency ....................... 173
Installation of electrical/
electronic devices .................. 125
Installing the tow hook ...........155
– assembly diagrams ..... 157-158
Instrument panel ...................... 14
Interior fittings ......................... 90
Interiors (maintenance) .......... 222
Isofix (child seat) ...................... 138
Keys ........................................... 5
– Code card ........................... 5
– key with remote control .. 6
– key without remote
control ................................. 8
– replacing the battery ......... 8
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