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Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks
❒Pour oil through the filler hole and in-
stall the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to the “Capacities” item in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
❒Start the engine and look carefully for
leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run
the engine at various speeds for at least
5 minutes.
❒Stop the engine and wait about 5 min-
utes. Check the oil level again and add
oil if necessary. Check for leaks again.
IMPORTANT
❒When replacing the oil filter, it is rec-
ommended that you use a genuine
Fiat replacement filter. If you use an af-
termarket filter, make sure it is of
equivalent quality and follow the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
❒Oil leaks from around the oil filter or
drain plug indicate incorrect installation
or gasket damage. If you find any leaks
or are not sure that the filter has been
properly tightened, have the vehicle in-
spected by your Fiat Dealership.
GEAR OIL
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL/
TRANSFER OIL (4WD)/
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (4WD)
When adding gear oil, use gear oil with the
appropriate viscosity and grade as shown
in the chart below.
TUTELA XVI SAE 75W-90, API GL-4,
FIAT 9.55550-MZ4 Contractual Technical
Reference N° F808.G08, for gasoline en-
gine, manual transaxle gear oil.
TUTELA XVI SAE 75W-90, API GL-3, FIAT
9.55550-MZ4 Contractual Technical Refer-
ence N° F808.G08 for diesel engine, manual
transaxle gear oil.
Hypoid gear oil TUTELA W90/M -
DA SAE
80W-90 API GL-5for transfer oil and rear
differential oil (4WD).
Gasoline engine, manual transaxle
oil (API GL-4)
54G095
54G096
79JM023
Transfer oil (4WD)
Rear differential oil (4WD)
(API GL-5 Hypoid)
Gear Oil Level Check
To check the gear oil level, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
❒Park the vehicle on a level surface with
the parking brake applied. Then, stop
the engine.
❒Remove the oil filler plug (1) or (2).
❒Feel the inside of the hole with your fin-
ger. If the oil level comes up to the bot-
tom of the plug hole, the oil level is cor-
rect. If so, reinstall the plug. Diesel engine, manual transaxle oil
(API GL-3)
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IMPORTANT When tightening the plug,
apply sealing compound Loctite 510 or
equivalent to the plug threads to prevent
oil leakage.
Gear Oil Change
Since special procedures, materials and
tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized Fiat
Dealership.
(1)
(2)
79J143
(2)
79J005
Manual transaxle
Rear differential (4WD)
After driving the vehicle, the
gear oil temperature may be
high enough to burn you. Wait until
the oil filler plug is cool enough to
touch with your bare hands before in-
specting transaxle oil.
WARNING
AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE (AT) FLUID
SPECIFIC FLUID
Contact Fiat Dealership to receive indi-
cations about the proper fluid to use.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
IMPORTANT Driving with too much or
too little fluid can damage the transaxle.
You must check the fluid level with the au-
tomatic transaxle fluid at normal operat-
ing temperature.
To check the fluid level:
❒To warm up the transaxle fluid, drive
the vehicle or idle the engine until the
temperature gauge indicates normal op-
erating temperature.
❒Then drive for ten more minutes.
IMPORTANT To prevent damages to the
automatic transaxle of your vehicle, nev-
er use a fluid different than that recom-
mended by Fiat Dealership.
❒If the oil level is low, add gear oil
through the oil filler plug hole (1) or (2)
until the oil level reaches the bottom of
the filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
Tightening torque for oil filler and
level plug (1) and (2)
Manual transaxle/Transfer:
21 Nm (2.1 kgm, 15.2 lb·ft)
Rear differential:
23 Nm (2.3 kgm, 17.0 lb·ft)
NOTE To check the transfer oil (4WD),
bring your vehicle to your FIAT Dealer-
ship since special procedures, materials
and tools are required.
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NOTE Do not check the fluid level if you
have just driven the vehicle for a long time
at high speed, if you have driven in city
traffic in hot weather, or if the vehicle has
been pulling a trailer. Wait until the fluid
cools down (about 30 minutes), or the
fluid level indication will not be correct.
❒Park your vehicle on level ground.
❒Apply the parking brake and then start
the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for
two minutes and keep it running during
the fluid level check.
❒With your foot on the brake pedal,
move the gearshift lever through each
range, pausing for about three seconds
in each range. Then move it back to the
“P” (Park) position.
❒The handle of the A/T fluid dipstick is
colored red or orange for easy identi-
fication. Remove the dipstick, clean it
and push it back in until the cap seats.
Then pull out the dipstick.
❒Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lowest level. The fluid level
should be between the two marks in
the “HOT” range on the dipstick.1.FULL HOT
2.LOW HOT
3.The lowest point = Fluid level
❒Add just enough specified fluid through
the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle to
the proper level.
IMPORTANT After checking or adding oil,
be sure to insert the dipstick securely.
CHANGING OIL
Since special procedures, materials, and
tools are required to change the auto-
matic transaxle oil, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized
FIAT dealer.
63J12552KM14454G317
Be sure to depress the brake
pedal when moving the
gearshift lever, or the vehicle can
move suddenly.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging your cooling system:
❒Always use a high quality ethylene gly-
col base non- silicate type coolant di-
luted with distilled water at the correct
mixture concentration.
❒Make sure that the proper mix is 50/50
coolant to distilled water and in no case
higher than 70/30. Concentrations
greater than 70/30 coolant to distilled
water will cause overheating conditions.
❒Do not use straight coolant nor plain
water.
❒Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tives. They may not be compatible with
your cooling system.
❒Do not mix different types of base
coolants. Doing so may result in accel-
erated seal wear and/ or the possibili-
ty of severe overheating and extensive
engine/automatic transaxle damage.
ENGINE COOLANT
SELECTION OF COOLANT
To maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use PARAFLU
UP.
This type of coolant is best for your cool-
ing system as it:
❒Helps maintain proper engine temper-
ature.
❒Gives proper protection against freez-
ing and boiling.
❒Gives proper protection against cor-
rosion and rust.
Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
age your cooling system. Your authorized
Fiat Dealership can help you select the
proper coolant.
56KN090
For Gasoline Engine
Model
COOLANT LEVEL CHECK
Check the coolant level at the reservoir
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine
cool, the coolant level should be between
the “FULL” and “LOW” marks.
LOWFUL
L FULLFULL
79JM015
For Diesel Engine Model
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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
79J007
It is hazardous to remove the
radiator cap when the water
temperature is high, because scalding
fluid and steam may be blown out un-
der pressure. Wait until the coolant
temperature has lowered before re-
moving the cap.
WARNING
For Gasoline Engine Model
❒When the engine is cool, remove the
radiator cap by turning it slowly to the
left until a “stop” is felt. Do not press
down while turning the cap. Wait until
any pressure is released, then press
down on the cap and continue turning
it anticlockwise.For Diesel Engine Model
Since special procedures are required, we
recommend you take your vehicle to your
Fiat Dealership for coolant replacement.
❒Remove the reservoir by lifting it up,
and drain the reservoir completely.
❒Loosen the drain plug attached to the
lower part of the radiator and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
❒Reinstall the reservoir and fill it with
coolant to the “FULL” line.
❒Tighten the drain plug on the radiator.
❒Fill the radiator with coolant and install
the radiator cap.
❒After filling, let the engine idle for about
2–3 minutes to get rid of air in the cool-
ing system.
❒Stop the engine.
❒Check the coolant level in the radiator
again. If the level has gone down, add
more coolant.
IMPORTANT The coolant must be re-
placed with the vehicle on level ground.
60A212
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AIR CLEANER
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, result-
ing in decreased power output and in-
creased fuel consumption.
IMPORTANT Damage may result if the
washer motor is operated with no fluid in
the washer tank.
79J091
Front and rear (for versions/markets, where provided)WINDSHIELD WASHER
FLUID
Check windscreen washer fluid level in the
tank and if required top up with TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35 diluted with wa-
ter, if necessary.
Do not use “antifreeze” so-
lution in the windshield
washer reservoir. This can severely
impair visibility when sprayed on the
windshield, and can also damage your
vehicle’s paint.
WARNING
Certain commercial addi-
tives for windscreen washers
are inflammable. The engine com-
partment contains hot components
which may set it on fire.
WARNING
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washer reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is fun-
damental for improving visibility.
WARNING
(4)(5)
(1) (2)
(3)
(2)
79JF020
80JM067
For Gasoline Engine
Model
For Gasoline Engine
Model
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NOTE With disc brakes, the fluid level can
be expected to gradually fall as the brake
pads wear.
BRAKES
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake flu-
id level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to
the “MAX” line with TUTELA TOP 4 SAE
J1704 o DOT4 brake fluid.
79J148
Failure to follow the guide-
lines below can result in per-
sonal injury or serious damage to the
brake system.
– If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the brake
warning light on the instrument pan-
el will come on (the engine must be
running with the parking brake fully
disengaged). Should the light come
on, immediately ask your Fiat Deal-
ership to inspect the brake system.
– A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be in-
spected by your Fiat Dealership im-
mediately.
WARNING– Brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted
surfaces. Use caution when refilling
the reservoir.
– Do not use any fluid other than SAE
J1704 or DOT4 brake fluid. Do not
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out of
the brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Brake fluid is harmful or fa-
tal if swallowed, and harm-
ful if it comes in contact with skin or
eyes. If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Immediately contact a poi-
son control center or a physician. If
brake fluid gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical atten-
tion. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Solution can be poisonous to animals.
Keep out of the reach of children and
animals.
WARNING
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With the engine running, measure the dis-
tance between the brake pedal and floor
carpet when the pedal is depressed with
approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The
minimum distance required is as specified.
Since your vehicle’s brake system is self-
adjusting, there is no need for pedal ad-
justment.
If the pedal to floor wall distance as mea-
sured above is less than the minimum dis-
tance required, have your vehicle in-
spected by your Fiat Dealership.
NOTE When measuring the distance be-
tween the brake pedal and floor wall, be
sure not to include the floor mat or rub-
ber on the floor wall in your measure-
ment. BRAKE PEDAL
Check if the brake pedal stops at the reg-
ular height without “spongy” feeling when
you depress it. If not, have the brake sys-
tem inspected by your Fiat Dealership. If
you doubt the brake pedal for the regu-
lar height, check it as follows:
Pedal to wall minimum distance
“a”: 40 mm (1.6 in.)
54G10860G104S
If you experience any of the
following problems with
your vehicle’s brake system, have the
vehicle inspected immediately by
your Fiat Dealership.
– Poor braking performance
– Uneven braking (Brakes not work-
ing uniformly on all wheels.)
– Excessive pedal travel
– Brake dragging
– Excessive noise
– Pedal pulsation (Pedal pulsates
when depressed.)
WARNING
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