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INDEX
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Versions with digital display
ASpeedometer
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EDigital display
Versions with multifunction display
ASpeedometer
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display
F0M0401m
fig. 10
F0M0402mfig. 11
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 14
This shows the amount of fuel left in
the tank.
Etank empty.
Ffull tank.
The reserve warning light Aturns on to
indicate that approximately 7 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam-
age the catalyst.
See the description in the “Refuelling”
paragraph.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E
and warning light Awill blink to indicate
a fault in the system. If this happens, go
to a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 15
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and starts working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50 °C.
Under normal usage, the needle should
hover around the middle of the scale ac-
cording to the working conditions.
CLow engine coolant temperature.
HHigh engine coolant temperature.Warning light Bmay light up (and a mes-
sage on the multifunctional display may ap-
pear in certain versions) to indicate that
the coolant fluid temperature is too high;
in this case, stop the engine and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 14F0M0407mfig. 15F0M0408m
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 118
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 118
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 118
AIRBAG FAULT ................................................................... 119
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................ 119
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 120
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................ 120
DEGRADED OIL .................................................................. 120
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAULT ............................................................... 121
DOOR OPEN ....................................................................... 121
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 121
EBD FAULT ........................................................................... 121
INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(DIESEL VERSIONS) ............................................................ 122
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (EOBD)
(PETROL VERSIONS) ......................................................... 122
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED .......... 123
ABS FAULT ........................................................................... 123
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 123
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED ........................................... 123
GLOW PLUG HEATING ................................................... 124
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAULT .................................... 124WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ............................................... 124
FIAT CODE CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT .... 125
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT .............................................. 125
REAR FOG LAMPS .............................................................. 125
GENERIC WARNING ........................................................ 125
PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 126
ESP SYSTEM FAULT ............................................................ 126
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 126
HILL HOLDER FAULT ....................................................... 126
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ...... 127
FOLLOW ME HOME .......................................................... 127
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................ 127
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 127
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 127
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON ... 127
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............................................. 127
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................. 128
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 128
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 128
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 128
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H H
T T
S S
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ç
FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about
7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink
to indicate a system failure. If this is the
case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.ABS SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on when the sys-
tem is either not working properly or not
available. Under these circumstances, the
braking system will work as normal but
without the extra performance offered by
the ABS system. Drive carefully and go to
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
>“
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
The warning light
“comes on when the
front passenger airbag is disabled.
With the front passenger airbag enabled
and when turning the key to MAR, warn-
ing light
“comes on for about 4 seconds,
flashes for the next 4 seconds and then
goes out.
Warning light
“indicates
a failure of warning light ¬.
This condition is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of warning light
“for longer than 4 seconds. In this case,
warning light ¬may not be indicat-
ing that there is a fault in the restraint
systems. Before driving off, contact
a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
WARNING
SEAT BELT NOT
FASTENED
(red)
The warning light on the instrument pan-
el will light up permanently when the car
is not moving and the driver’s seat belt is
not correctly fastened. This light will flash
if the driver’s seat belt is not correctly fas-
tened and the car is moving. The audible
alert of the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) sys-
tem can be removed only by a Fiat Deal-
ership.
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1.3 Multijet
–
–
45
5 ÷ 7
7.3
–
–
3.0
3.2
1.7
0.5
2.2
4.5 1.4
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
5.27
2.4
2.6
–
–
1.5
0.5
2.2
4.5 1.2
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
5.27
2.4
2.6
–
–
1.5
0.5
2.2
4.5Recommended fuels
and original lubricants
Unleaded petrol with no less
than 95 R.O.N.
(EN 228 Specification)
Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
50-50 mixture of water and
PARAFLU
UPliquid (❒)
SELENIA K P.E.
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: litres
including a reserve of: litres
Fuel tank: litresincluding a reserve of: litres
Engine cooling
system: litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter: litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter: litres
Gearbox/differential
casing: kg
Hydraulic brake circuit: kg
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid reservoir: litres
with headlight washers: litres
(❒) For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% distilled water is recommended.
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.3 Multijet 75 HP
Tank capacity45
Reserve5 ÷ 7
Refuel petrol cars only with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of 95 or higher (EN 228 specifications).
Refuel diesel cars only with automotive diesel (EN 590 specifications).
REFUELLING (litres)
2.2 2.1
2.2 2.2
2.2 2.0
2.2 2.22.2 2.1
2.2 2.2
2.2 2.0
2.2 2.22.4 2.1
2.5 2.2
2.3 2.1
2.3 2.3
1.2 1.41.3 Multijet 75 HP
litres kg litres kg litres kg
Engine sump and filter 2.6 2.25 2.6 2.25 3.2 2.75
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Versions1.2 1.4 1.3 Multijet 75 HPFront Rear Front Rear Front Rear
175/65 R15 84T
Medium load
Full load
185/65 R15 88T
Medium load
Full load
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure recommended for standard tyres.
When running at speeds higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full-load pressures.
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