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PERIODIC CHECKING
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, emergency lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades (for versions/markets, where
provided);
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRICANTSprod-
ucts, designed and produced specifically
for Fiat vehicles (see table “Refuelling” in
section “Technical specifications”).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance
low speed driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban driving;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: the
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check the battery and the battery fluid
(electrolyte) (this check must be car-
ried out by skilled personnel only or by
the Fiat Dealership – also refer to the
instructions provided in the “Battery”
paragraph of this section);
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if re-
quired;
❒check air cleaner and replace it, if re-
quired.
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Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. It is ad-
visable to have the battery re-
placed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of according to the
law.
Whenever an operation on
the battery or near it is re-
quired, always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
WARNING
If the vehicle remains unused
for a long time at very low
temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm
place to avoid freezing.
USEFUL ADVICE
TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
its life longer, observe the following indi-
cations:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle: the
vehicle is however equipped with a sys-
tem which switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, emergnecy lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine is
not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.The battery is also more prone to the risk
of freezing (e.g. already at –10°C). Refer
to the paragraph “Vehicle inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact the Fiat Dealership whose quali-
fied personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
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Replacing the rear window wiper
blade
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the cover A-fig. 11and disassemble
the arm from the vehicle by turning the
nut Bsecuring it to the rotation pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it correct-
ly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.SPRAY NOZZLES
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check
that there is fluid in the vessel of the wind-
screen/rear window wiper (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) (see
“Checking fluid levels” in this section).
Then, make sure that the outlet holes are
not clogged. Unclog them using a needle,
if required.
Front window (window washer)
Front window washer jets are fixed. The
nozzle holders are positioned under the
bonnet (see fig. 12).Rear window
(rear window washer)
Rear window washer jets are fixed. The
nozzle holder is on the rear window (see
fig. 13).
fig. 11F0T0213mfig. 12F0T0090mfig. 13F0T0214m
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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-
ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-
ly use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork con-
sists in washing the vehicle: the frequen-
cy depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the vehicle is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash the ve-
hicle more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprin-
kled with salt.To correctly wash the vehicle:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the vehicle is
washed in an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, follow these recommendations:
– remove the antenna from the roof to
avoid damages;
– water with a cleansing solution must be
used for washing;
– rinse accurately to avoid cleansing so-
lution residues which may remain on the
body or hidden parts.Dry the less visible parts particularly care-
fully, such as the door frames, bonnet and
the headlight frames, where water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good idea to
leave the vehicle outdoors for a while af-
ter washing it to give water time to evap-
orate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine bon-
net is hot: this could take the shine off the
paint.Some automatic systems pro-
vided with old generation
and/or not correctly main-
tained brushes may damage
the varnish, easing the creation of mi-
cro-scratches, especially on dark
colours. To remove those scratches,
slightly polish with a specific product.
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BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 4
This plate is applied inside the bonnet and
shows the following data:
A- Paint manufacturer.
B- Colour name.
C- Fiat colour code.
D- Re-spray and touch up code.ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder
block and includes the model and the
chassis number.
CHASSIS MARKING
This is stamped on the passenger com-
partment floor near the front right seat.
Access to this marking is gained by slid-
ing the door forward, A-fig. 3.
The chassis marking includes:
❒the vehicle model (ZFA 225000);
❒the chassis progressive number.
fig. 4F0T0012mfig. 3F0T0084m
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The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.
1.Vent for air delivery to side windows - 2.Adjustable and directable air vent - 3.Airbag on passenger’s side (where provided) -
4.Emergency light switch, rear heated window, Bluetooth system controls (where provided), rear swing-door unlock device
(where provided) - 5.Sound system (where provided) - 6.Left stalk: external lights control - 7.Instrument and warning light panel -
8.Right stalk: windscreen wiper controls, rear window wiper, trip computer - 9.Control panel: fog lights/rear fog light/headlight po-
sition adjustment/display - 10.Ignition device - 11.Airbag on driver’s side - 12.Adjustable and directable air vents - 13.Glove box -
14.HVAC controls - 15.Glove box/oddment compartment (where provided) - 16.Stalk for opening bonnet
F0T0225mfig. 1
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
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