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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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ESP SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton LED ASR OFF, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
NoteThe warning light flashing when dri-
ving indicates that the ESP system is active.
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HILL HOLDER 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 turns on to indicate a Hill
Holder system fault. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
On certain versions, warning light
áturns
on as an alternative.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light comes on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have
them changed as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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DPF (PARTICULATE
FILTER) CLEANING
IN PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions
with DPF – amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR
position, the warnintg light turns on but
should go off after a few seconds. The
warning light stays on constantly to noti-
fy the driver that the DPF system needs
to eliminate captured pollutants (particu-
late) by the regeneration process. The
warning light does not come on during
every DPF regeneration, but only when
driving conditions require notification to
the driver. The warning light will go off if
the vehicle stays in motion until regener-
ation has been completed. The process
normally takes about 15 minutes. The op-
timum conditions to end the process are
achieved by keeping the car in motion at
up to 60 km/h with an engine speed high-
er than 2000 rpm. This light coming on is
not a defect and therefore the car does
not need to go to the workshop. A spe-
cific message will appear on the display
when the warning light comes on (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
hAlways drive at a speed ap-
propriate to the traffic con-
ditions, the weather and speed limits.
The engine may be turned off while
the DPF light is on; however, repeat-
ed interruption of the regeneration
process may result in premature
degradation of engine oil. For this
reason it is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before turning
off the engine, following the instruc-
tions appearing above. It is not
a good idea to complete DPF regen-
eration with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
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7,5 FUSE TABLE
Dashboard fusebox fig. 36
DEVICESFUSE AMPS
Right dipped beam headlight
Left dipped beam headlight, corrector, headlamp alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fusebox
and switch coils on body computer control unit
Front ceiling light, rear ceiling light (VAN version)
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnostic plug, alarm, sound system,
convergence control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal
(N.O. contact), third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors,
boot unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Electric window motor on driver-side front door
Electric window motor on passenger-side front door
INT supply for dashboard control lights, mirror movement exterior electrics,
sunroof control unit, My Port infotelematic system socket
Airbag control unit
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch pedal switch,
interior heating unit, convergence control unit, sound system capabilities,
voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on rear bumper,
water sensor on diesel filter, glow plug heating control unit, airflow meter,
brake booster sensor, switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
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Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust gas emissions
Replace air filter cartridge
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check condition of timing belt
Check engine management system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Replace spark plugs
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, idling for a long
time, dusty areas) or in any case every 5 years.
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Thousands of kilometres
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights and messages” section) or at least
every 24 months.
If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis-
tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
❒ driving in towns and cities;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-
cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer 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 win-
dow wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the 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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fig. 2 – 1.3 Multijet version
1.Engine oil
2. Engine coolant
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Battery
6. Diesel filter
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fig. 5
PARAFLUUPanti-freeze is
used in the engine cooling sys-
tem. Use the same fluid as in
the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPmay not be mixed with
any other type of fluid. If this happens,
do not start the engine; contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If the cap needs re-
placing, do so with another original
or the effectiveness of the system may
be compromised. Do not remove the
cap from the reservoir when the en-
gine is hot: you may get burned
WARNINGENGINE COOLANT fig. 5
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must be between
the MINand MAXlines on the vessel.
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture
of 50% demineralised water and 50%
PARAFLU
UP(made by PETRONAS LU-
BRICANTS) through the filler neck
Auntil the level reaches MAX.
The 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand
demineralised water gives freeze protec-
tion up to −35 °C.
For particularly harsh climate conditions,
a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UPand 40%
distilled water is recommended.
Used engine oil and the re-
placed oil filter contain sub-
stances that may be harmful
to the environment. It is ad-
visable to have oil and filters changed
by a Fiat Dealership, where they will be
disposed of properly and in accordance
with the law.
Do not add oil with different
characteristics to those of the
existing engine oil.
Be very careful working in
the engine compartment
when the engine is hot: you may get
burned. Remember that the fan may
start up if the engine is hot: this could
injure you. Make sure that scarves,
ties and other loose fitting garments
do not get caught up in moving parts.
WARNING
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