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If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light ¬does not turn on or stays on whilst
driving (together with the message in
the multifunctional display, where
provided), a failure may have occur-
red in the restraint systems. In this ca-
se the air bags or pretensioners may
not be deployed after an impact or,
in a minor number of cases, they may
be deployed accidentally. Contact
Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked before driving off.
WARNING
The failure of the warning li-
ght ¬is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of the warning light
“that signals front passenger airbag
deactivated. The airbag system will
automatically deactivate the passen-
ger airbag (front and side, where pro-
vided). In this case, the warning light
¬may not indicate a fault in the sy-
stem. Contact the Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have the system checked
before driving off.
WARNING
HOT ENGINE
COOLANT (red)
When the ignition key is mo-
ved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few se-
conds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒during normal travel: stop the car,
stop the engine and check that the wa-
ter level in the vessel is not under the
MINline. In this case, wait for a few
minutes for the engine to cool down
when slowly and carefully open the
cap, top-up with coolant and check
that the level is between the MINand
MAXreferences on the vessel itself.
Also check for leaks. Should the war-
ning light turn on again at the next
start-up, contact Fiat Dealership.
u
❒If the vehicle is used under seve-
re conditions(e.g. towing of trailers
uphill or fully loaded vehicle): slow
down and stop the car if the warning
light stays on. Stop for 2 or 3 minu-
tes with the engine running and sligh-
tly accelerated to assist better coolant
circulation. Then switch the engine off.
Check correct fluid level as described
above.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly acce-
lerated for few minutes before switching
it off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
When the ignition key is mo-
ved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go out as soon as the
engine is started (with the engine running
at idle speed a brief delay in going out is
allowed). Go to a Lancia Dealership im-
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Thousands of kilometres
Check handbrake stroke adjustment
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness (Multijet engines).
Check emissions in exhaust (petrol versions)
Replace fuel filter (Multijet versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (diesel versions) (❏❒)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Replace timing belt and (1.6 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace auxiliary drive belt
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Replace engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF) (▲)
Change brake fluid (or every two years)
Replace pollen filter (or once a year).
(*) Or every 4 years if the vehicle is used in one of the following particularly demanding conditions:
- prolonged use in cold/hot climates,
- city use with long standing with engine idling,
- use on particular dusty roads or roads sprinkled with sand and/or salt.
Or every five years regardless of mileage and conditions of use of the car.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and messages” chap-
ter) or however every 2 years.
(
❏) Every 30,000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions.
(
■) Excluding 1.3 Multijet and 1.6 Multijet versions.
(▲) Every 30,000 km
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YEARLY INSPECTION
PLAN
The following yearly inspection plan is re-
commended for cars clocking less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approximately
15.000 km):
❒check tyre conditions/wear and pres-
sure (included spare wheel)
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard li-
ghts, boot, passenger compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
❒check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, flexible and stiff piping
(exhaust, fuel feed, brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion
❒check battery charge;
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check and top up liquids if required
(engine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.)
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒change pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and, if necessary,
top up: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).

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LEVELS CHECK
IMPORTANT Be careful not to confuse
the various types of fluids while topping
up: they are all reciprocally incompatible
and may severely damage your car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke while
working in the engine compartment. Flam-
mable gases may be present. Risk of fire.
F0H0721mfig. 1 - versions 1.2 16V and 1.4 16V
F0H0722mfig. 2 - versions 1.4 8V (where provided) 1. Engine coolant
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
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F0H0723mfig. 3 - versions 1.3 Multijet 1. Engine coolant
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
washer fluid level
F0H0770mfig. 4 - versions 1.3 Multijet 95 CV 1. Engine coolant
2.Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
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F0H0763mfig. 5 - 1.6 Multijet version
1. Engine coolant
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
washer fluid levelENGINE OIL fig. 6-7-8-9-10
Checking engine oil level
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
car parked on level ground.
The oil level shall be included between the
MINand MAXmarks on the dipstick .
The range between the MINand MAX-
levels corresponds to approximately 1 li-
tre of oil.
fig. 6 - versions 1.2 16V- 1.4 16VF0H0754m
Waste engine oil and oil filters
contains substances which are
dangerous for the environ-
ment. You are advised to go to
a Fiat Dealership to have the oil and
filters replaced.

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ENGINE COOLANT fig. 11-12
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 so, slowly pour a mixture of
demineralised water and FL Selenia PA-
RAFLU UP in a 50-50 proportion.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UPand
distilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
When the vehicle is used under particu-
larly harsh climate conditions, we recom-
mend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLU
UPand 40% demineralised water.
IMPORTANT Do not remove the cap
from the vessel when the engine is very
hot: risk of burns.
fig. 11 - versioni 1.2 16V, 1.4 8Vwhere provided, 1.4 16V
F0H0210mfig. 12 - versioni 1.3 Multijet,
1.6 MultijetF0H0211m
PARAFLU UP antifreeze is
used in the engine cooling sy-
stem. Use fluid of the same type con-
tained in the cooling system for top-
ups. PARAFLU UP may not be mixed
with other types of fluids. If this ac-
cidentally occurs, do not start the en-
gine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If required, replace
the cap with an original spare part so
as not to compromise system effi-
ciency.
WARNING
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
/ HEADLIGHT WASHER LIQUID
To add fluid, lift the cap A-fig. 13 and
pour in a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35fluid in the fol-
lowing proportions:
❒30% of TUTELA PROFESSIO-
NAL SC 35and 70% water in sum-
mer.
❒50% of TUTELA PROFESSIO-
NAL SC 35and 50% water in win-
ter.
At temperature lower than –20°C use
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
neat.
Check level through the reservoir.

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Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement .................. 148
- controls .................................... 58
Direction indicators .................... 59
Direction indicators
- bulb replacement .................. 148
- controls .................................... 59
Door pockets ................................ 69
Doors
- emergency device for
opening the doors from
the outside ........................ 17-134
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ......... 87
EBD
(electronic brake distributor) ... 83
Emergency device for opening
the doors from the outside ..... 134
Engine compartment ......... 167-168
Engine coolant gauge .................. 19
Engine cooling system fluid level 170
Engine oil consumption .............. 169Engine oil level .............................. 169
Engine oil
- level check ............................... 169
- technical specifications .......... 195
Engine
- cranking ........................... 18-112
- features ..................................... 185
- identification code ................ 184
- power supply ............................ 187
Environment protection.............. 92
EOBD (system) ............................ 84
Exterior lights ............................... 58
Fiat CODE (The system) .......... 9
Fix&GO (quick tyre repair kit) . 136
Flashing the headlights ................ 58
Fluids and lubricants .................... 196
Fog lights
- bulb replacement .................. 149
- control buttons ....................... 66
Follow me home (device) ........... 59FPS (Fire Protection System) .... 67
Front air bags ................................. 106
- driver's front airbag................. 106
- front airbag passenger side.... 107
- manual deactivation of front
and side passenger airbags ... 108
Fuel cap .......................................... 91
Fuel consumption ........................ 116
Fuel savings..................................... 116
Fuel
- consumption ............................. 116
- fuel gauge .................................. 19
- inertia fuel switch ................... 67
Fuses ............................................... 153
Gearbox (use) ............................ 115
GSI system...................................... 84
Hazard warning lights
- controls .................................... 66
Head restraints ............................ 41
Headlamp alignment corrector 82