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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to keep
the running costs of your vehicle down and lower the
amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low,
consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of
the vehicle (especially when driving in town) and its
geometry greatly affect fuel consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories decrease aerodynamic
penetration of the vehicle and have a negative effect on
fuel consumption. It is better to use a trailer, particularly
for transporting bulky objects. In addition to these general precautions, some simple
precautions can improve driving safety, travelling
comfort and vehicle durability:
❒distribute the load evenly over the floor: if it is
necessary to concentrate it in a single area, choose
an area mid-way between both axles;
❒remember that the lower the load, the lower the
vehicle’s centre of gravity, making for a safer drive:
therefore always position the heaviest goods lower
down;
❒lastly, remember that the vehicle’s dynamic
behaviour is affected by the weight transported:
in particular, the stopping distances are longer,
especially at high speed.
If you wish to carry petrol in a reserve
tank, observe the legal restrictions and
only use a tank that is type approved and
properly secured to the load anchorage
eyebolts. However, the risk of fire in the event
of an accident increases.
WARNING
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN
(120 Multijet – 130 Multijet – 160 Multijet)
Thousands of kilometres 45 90 135 180 225
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe system and adjust sprays
if necessary
Check windscreen wiper blades position/wear
Check condition and wear of front and rear disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Visually inspect condition of:
Body exterior and underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.) – Brake and fuel system hoses
Visually check condition/tension of accessory drive belts (excluding
engines fitted with automatic tensioners)
Check and adjust handbrake travel if necessary
Check exhaust gas emissions/fumes
Check cleanliness of locks and cleanliness of linkage and lubrication
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 12 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet version with DPF) (*)
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN (100 Multijet)
Thousands of kilometres 40 80 120 160 200
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe system and adjust sprays
if necessary
Check windscreen wiper blades position/wear
Check condition and wear of front and rear disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Visually inspect condition of:
Body exterior and underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.) – Brake and fuel system hoses
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belts
Check and adjust handbrake travel if necessary
Check exhaust gas emissions/fumes
Check cleanliness of locks and cleanliness of linkage and lubrication
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 12 months)
Replace fuel filter
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet version with DPF) (*)
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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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