YEARLY INSPECTION SCHEDULEFor cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km (for
example about 15,000 km) the following yearly inspec-
tion schedule is advised:❒
check conditions/wear of tyres and adjust pressure if
necessary (including spare wheel);
❒
check lighting system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot light, passenger’s
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc...);
❒
check wiper/washer system operation, adjust nozzles;
❒
check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;
❒
check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒
sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply – brak-
ing system) rubber parts (boots – sleeves – bushes etc.),
fuel and brake system hoses;
❒
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 (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top-up the following:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
battery fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if required:
❒
engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products de-
signed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in chapter “Technical specifications”).
IMPORTANT – Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the fol-
lowing specially heavy conditions:
❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short distances (less than 7–8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
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SPECIFICATIONSCAR
MAINTENANCEIN
AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESCORRECT USE
OF THE CARSAFETYKNOW
YOUR VEHICLE
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fig. 172
F0Z0700m
Never smoke while working in the engine
compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful, when topping-up and take care
not to confuse the various types of fluids:
they are all incompatible with one anoth-
er and could seriously damage the car.
Versions 1.1 and 1.2 (with heater) fig. 172
1. Engine oil
1a. Engine oil for version 1.2 Euro 5
2. Battery
3. Brake fluid
4. Windscreen washer fluid
5. Engine coolant.
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SPECIFICATIONSCAR
MAINTENANCEIN
AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESCORRECT USE
OF THE CARSAFETYKNOW
YOUR VEHICLE
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Versions 1.1 and 1.2
(with climate control system)
fig. 173
1. Engine oil
1a. Engine oil for version 1.2 Euro 5
2. Engine coolant
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake liquid
5. Battery.
fig. 173
F0Z0812m
fig. 174
F0Z0261m
Versions 1.3 Multijet – fig. 174
1. Engine oil
2. Engine coolant
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake liquid
5. Battery.
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SPECIFICATIONSCAR
MAINTENANCEIN
AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR SAFETY KNOW
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YOUR VEHICLE
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCYCAR
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
F0Z0182m
fig. 179
F0Z0107m
fig. 178
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 178 and 179
The coolant level must be checked when the engine is cold
and must range between the MIN. and MAX. marks on the
reservoir.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture of 50% deminer-
alised water and 50% PARAFLU
UP
of FL Selenia through
the filler neck A until approaching the MAX. level.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UP
and demineralised wa-
ter gives freeze protection to −35 °C.
For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60%
PARAFLU
UP
and 40% demineralised water is recom-
mended.
When the engine is hot, take care when
working inside the engine compartment to
avoid burns. Remember that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger of injury. Scarves,
ties and other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
WARNING
Never add any oil with different specifica-
tions than those of the existing engine oil. Used engine oil and the replaced oil filter
contain substances that may be dangerous
for the environment. It is advisable to have
oil and filters changed by a Fiat Dealership where
they will be disposed respecting the environment
and according to law prescription.
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Electric and electronic device
installation ................................... 86
– radio transmitters and
mobile phones ........................ 87
Electrical/electronic devices ...... 86
Emergency starting ...................... 113
– starting with auxiliary
battery ..................................... 135
– with inertia bumps.................. 136
Engine code ................................... 193
Engine compartment
– bonnet opening/closing ........ 69
– level check .............................. 175
– washing .................................... 189
Engine coolant level .................... 15
– engine coolant type ............... 203
Engine coolant
– level check and top-up ......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
Engine coolant
– level check and top-up ......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
– temperature gauge and
warning light ........................... 15Engine cooling
– level check and top-up .......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
Engine marking ............................. 192
Engine oil consumption .............. 203
Engine oil check ........................... 176
– consumption ........................... 203
– engine oil specifications ....... 203
Engine oil top-up .......................... 176
– specifications .......................... 203
Engine oil
– consumption ........................... 176
– level check and top-up ......... 176
– technical specifications ......... 203
Engine revolution number
indicator (rev counter) ............ 14
Engine starting .............................. 111
– emergency starting ......... 113-135
– engine heating ........................ 112
– engine switching off .............. 113
– ignition switch ........................ 10
– procedure for Diesel
versions ................................... 112 Direction indicators
– front bulb replacement ........ 152
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– side bulb replacement .......... 154
– switching on ............................ 49
Direction indicators
– front bulb replacement ........ 154
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 49
Door locking ................................ 61
Doors
– central locking ........................ 61
– child lock ................................. 62
– locking/unlocking from
the inside ................................. 61
– locking/unlocking from the
outside ..................................... 61
– remote control ...................... 7
– remote opening/closing ....... 7
DPF (diesel particulate filter) ..... 90
Dualdrive electric power
steering .................................... 53-80
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Isofix (child seat)
– fitness for child seat use........ 101
– preparation for child
seat use .................................... 103Jack
– warnings .................................. 137
– use ...................................... 137-143
Jets
– windscreen/rear window
washer ..................................... 187Keys ............................................... 6
– door opening/closing with
remote control ...................... 8
– key with remote control ..... 7
– key without remote
control ..................................... 7
– replacing the battery of
the remote control ............... 9
– request for additional keys
with remote controls ........... 8
Know your vehicle................... 3Level check .................................. 175
– brake fluid ............................... 179– engine coolant ........................ 177
– engine oil ................................. 176
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid .............................. 178
Lifting of vehicle
– with arm lift ............................ 167
– with the jack ........................... 137
– with workshop lift ................. 167
Light units
– installation ............................... 208
Liquids (specifications) ............... 204
Load limiters ................................. 95
Low consumption
driving style ................................ 116
Lubricants (specifications) ......... 204
Luggage compartment
ceiling light .................................. 53
– bulb replacement ................... 159
Luggage compartment
volume ......................................... 201
Luggage compartment
– boot extension ................... 67-68
– opening with remote control. 8
M
ain beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching on ............................ 48
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– flashing ..................................... 48
– switching on ............................ 48
Maintenance and care ................. 169
– check of fluid level ................ 217
– heavy usage of the car .......... 216
– scheduled servicing
programme ...................... 170-171
– scheduled servicing ............... 172
Maintenance and cleaning
– bodywork ................................ 189
– engine compartment ............ 189
– fabric seats .............................. 190
– interior ..................................... 190
– plastic parts ............................. 190
– windows .................................. 50
Manual climate
control system ........................... 41
– controls ................................... 41
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