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ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensors;
❒fuel evaporation prevention system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where
provided). Do not place free flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel
filler: this may pose a risk of
fire. Keep your face away
from the fuel filler to prevent breath-
ing in harmful vapours.
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER DPF
(Diesel Particulate Filter)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechan-
ical filter integral with the exhaust system
that physically traps carbon particles pre-
sent in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter has been
adopted to eliminate particulates almost
totally in compliance with current / future
law regulations. During normal use of the
vehicle, the engine control unit records a
set of data (e.g.: travel time, type of route,
temperatures, etc.) and it will then calcu-
late the amount of particles trapped by the
filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulates,
it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at regular
intervals by burning carbon particles. The
regeneration procedure is controlled au-
tomatically by the engine control unit ac-
cording to the filter conditions and the
conditions of use of the vehicle.
During the regeneration procedure, the
following situations may occur: limited in-
crease of idle speed, activation of electric
fan, limited increase of smoke, high tem-
peratures at the exhaust. These events
must not be considered as a malfunction-
ing: they do not impair vehicle behaviour
and the environment. If the dedicated
message is displayed, refer to section
“Warning lights and messages”. The hermetic seal may cause a slight in-
crease in pressure in the tank. A suction
noise when you release the cap is there-
fore entirely normal.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 110
LOW BRAKE FLUID........................................................... 110
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 110
AIRBAG FAILURE................................................................ 111
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG/
SIDE BAGS DISABLED....................................................... 111
ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMPERATURE ............... 112
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 112
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE....................................................... 112
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ....................................................... 112
ESP / TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM FAILURE ................... 113
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........................................ 113
EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL............................................... 113
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 114
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING .................................. 114
MINIMUM ENGINE OIL LEVEL....................................... 114
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE......................................... 114
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ........... 114CLEANING DPF IN PROGRESS...................................... 115
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 115
GLOW PLUG HEATING................................................... 116
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE................................. 116
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER.................................... 116
VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ...................................................... 116
ALARM FAILURE/THEFT ATTEMPT ............................... 116
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE.......................................... 117
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 117
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 118
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE........................................... 118
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS................................................................ 118
FOLLOW ME HOME .......................................................... 118
FRONT FOG LIGHTS........................................................ 118
REAR FOG LIGHTS............................................................ 118
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 118
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 118
MAIN BEAMS........................................................................ 118
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SCHEDULED SERVICING................................................. 152
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN ..................................... 153
PERIODIC CHECKING...................................................... 157
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE........................................... 157
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS.............................................. 158
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN FILTER ...................................... 158
BATTERY............................................................................... 163
WHEELS AND TYRES........................................................ 165
RUBBER HOSES................................................................... 166
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER .................... 167
BODYWORK....................................................................... 169
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 172
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Check antievaporation system
Change spark plugs
Replace toothed belt for transmission control (*)
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis outlet)
Check for cleanliness of bottom guides of sliding side doors
(or every 6 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)
(*) Or every 5 years, independently of the mileage.
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Thousands of kilometres
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace diesel fuel filter
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis outlet)
Check the mechanical gearbox oil
Check for cleanliness of bottom guides of sliding side doors
(or every 6 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions with DPF) (*)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)
(*) 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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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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AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter re-
placed by a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The vehicle fits a low-maintenance battery:
no top-ups with distilled water are need-
ed in normal conditions of use.
A periodic check is however required to
make sure that the battery is in efficient
conditions. Have it performed by the Fiat
Dealership or skilled personnel only. REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare battery having the same speci-
fications.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Scheduled servicing plan” in this section
will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
The battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explo-
sion and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
WARNING
Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
vehicle. Go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship if, after buying the vehicle, you
want to install accessories (alarms, mo-
bile phone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you
if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.
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