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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IDENTIFICATION DATAIt is advisable to take note of the identification codes. The
identification data stamped and shown on the data plates
and their position are the following fig. 190:
1 Identification data plate.
2 Chassis marking.
3 Bodywork paint identification plate.
4 Engine marking.
IDENTIFICATION DATA PLATE fig. 191
The data plate is located on the left side of the boot floor
and it bears the following identification data:B
Type-approval number.
C
Vehicle type identification code.
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D
Chassis manufacture progressive number.
E
Maximum allowed vehicle weight fully loaded.
F
Maximum allowed vehicle weight fully loaded with trail-
er.
G
Maximum allowed weight on first axle (front).
H
Maximum allowed weight on second axle (rear).
I
Engine type.
L
Bodywork version code.
M
Spare part number.
N
Smoke opacity index (for diesel engines).
F0Z0219m
fig. 190
F0Z0702m
fig. 191
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F0Z0114m
fig. 192
F0Z0220m
fig. 193
CHASSIS MARKING fig. 193
The plate is located on the right side of the boot floor and
it bears the following identification data:❒
vehicle type (ZFA 169000);
❒
the chassis progressive number.
ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder block and in-
cludes the model and the chassis progressive number. BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
fig. 192
The plate is applied on the external tailgate post (left side)
and it bears the following data:
A
Paint manufacturer.
B
Colour name.
C
Fiat colour code.
D
Paint respray and touch-up code.
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150
155/162 (*)
155/162 (*)
160
160
165
165
206
490
860
815
176 (*)/235 (**)
416
786
741
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PERFORMANCEMax. allowed speed after initial car use, in km/h.1.1
Actual
Active
1.2
DynamicEmotion
1.3 Multijet 70 HP
DynamicEmotion
1.3 Multijet 75 HP
DynamicEmotion
(*) Euro 5 versionBOOT VOLUME
Unladen car capacity (V.D.A. standards) in dm
3
Rear seat Rear seat
one-piece and split sliding
Under parcel shelf with rear seat
in standard positionAt waist edge with rear seat backrest tiltedMax. to the roof with rear backrest tilted
Max. to roof with rear seat backrest tilted (in case of with sun roof)(*) With seat fully back
(**) With seat fully forward
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Baby surveillance mirror .......... 43
Battery
– battery recharging ................. 166
– battery replacement ............. 182
– servicing ................................... 181
– starting with auxiliary
battery ..................................... 135
– useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ......... 182
Beam adjustment .......................... 72
Body Computer (trip) ................. 28
Body paintwork identification
plate .............................................. 89
Bodywork marking ...................... 192
Bodywork versions ..................... 193
Bodywork
– advice for preserving
the bodywork ......................... 188
– bodywork version codes ..... 193
Bonnet
– opening/closing ................... 69-70Boot extension ......................... 67-68
Boot ................................................ 65
– boot extension ................... 67-68
– parcel shelf (removal) ........... 67
– parcel shelf lifting ................... 66
– tailgate closing ........................ 66
– tailgate opening ...................... 65
Brake fluid
– level check and top-up ......... 179
– specifications .......................... 205
Brake lights (stop)
– bulb replacement ........... 155-157
Brakes
– technical specifications ......... 196
– handbrake ............................... 113
– brake fluid (type) ................... 179
– fluid level check and top-up .. 179
Bulb replacement ......................... 149
– bulb types ................................ 150
– exterior ................................... 152
– general instructions .............. 149
ABS system .................................. 74
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 86
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement ................... 157
Air bag deactivation ..................... 106
Air filter ......................................... 180
Air recirculation .................. 38-41-45
Air vent and diffusors ................. 37
Annual inspection plan ............... 172
Ashtray ........................................... 55
ASR (system) ................................ 77
ASR function ................................. 77
ASR system ................................... 77
Automatic climate control
system .......................................... 44
– controls ................................... 44
– system servicing ..................... 47
– using the climate control
system ...................................... 47
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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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