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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................. 168
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL VERSIONS ............................................................ 169
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
DIESEL VERSIONS ............................................................... 171
REGULAR CHECKS ............................................................ 173
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR ................................... 173
CHECKING LEVELS ............................................................ 174
AIR FILTER ............................................................................ 179
POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 179
BATTERY ............................................................................... 179
WHEELS AND TYRES ........................................................ 181
RUBBER TUBES .................................................................... 182
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS .................. 182
BODYWORK ....................................................................... 184
INTERIOR .............................................................................. 186
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct tyre
inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in the
“Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 8:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
fig. 8F0M0160m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Where possible, avoid braking sudden-
ly, wheel-spinning and crashing into
curbs, potholes or other obstacles.
Long distances on uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim, and the
suspension and steering systems;
❒a tyre will age even if it is not used much.
Cracks in the tread and on the sidewalls
are a sign of ageing. In any event, have
the tyres checked by specialised per-
sonnel if they have been fitted for longer
than 6 years. Remember to check the
spare wheel very carefully;
❒in case of replacement, always fit new
tyres, avoiding those with an unknown
origin;
❒if a tyre is replaced, you should also
change the inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to switch
them every 10–15 thousand kilometres,
keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction
of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your car
also depend on correct tyre pressures.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Regularly clean the rubber part using ap-
propriate products; TUTELA PRO-
FESSIONAL SC35is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
misshapen or worn. In any event, it is ad-
visable to replace them approximately
once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not
frozen to the windscreen in sub-zero
temperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-
uct to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this pre-
vents the electric motor from over-
heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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RUBBER TUBES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, stick closely to the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” in this section.
Ozone, high temperatures and a pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the tubes,
which could result in leaks. Careful in-
spections are therefore necessary.If the pressure is too low, the
tyre will overheat and could
be seriously damaged.
WARNING
Avoid switching the tyres
from the right side of the ve-
hicle to the left side and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not re-spray alloy wheel
rims at temperatures higher
than 150 °C. The mechanical char-
acteristics of the wheels may be
compromised.
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Maximum speed index
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
Maximum speed index
for snow tyres
QM + S= up to 160 km/h.
TM + S= up to 190 km/h.
HM + S= up to 210 km/h.WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless ra-
dial carcass tyres. All approved tyres are
listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided in
this Owner Handbook and the Log Book,
the latter takes precedence.
For safety when driving, it is essential that
the car is fitted with tyres of the same
make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with tubeless tyres.
SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Total front toe-in: 1 ± 1 mm
Total rear toe-in: 1.7 ± 2 mm.
The values refer to the car in running
order.
fig. 4F0M0169m
READING TYRE
MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 175/65 R 15 84T
175 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls).
65 = Height/width ratio (H/S) as a per-
centage.
R = Radial tyre.
15 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
84 = Load index.
T = Maximum speed index.
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READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 6J × 15 ET43
6 = rim width in inches 1.
J = rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests) 2.
15 = rim nominal diameter in inches
(corresponds to diameter of the
tyre to be fitted) 3= Ø.
ET43 = wheel camber (distance between
the disc/rim support plane and
the wheel rim centre line). Load index
70= 335 kg 81= 462 kg
71= 345 kg 82= 475 kg
72= 355 kg 83= 487 kg
73= 365 kg 84= 500 kg
74= 375 kg 85= 515 kg
75= 387 kg 86= 530 kg
76= 400 kg 87= 545 kg
77= 412 kg 88= 560 kg
78= 425 kg 89= 580 kg
79= 437 kg 90= 600 kg
80= 450 kg 91= 615 kg
TYRES RIM PROTECTOR fig. 5
fig. 5F0U0549m
If after-sale tyres with rim
protector are used (fig. 5)
and the car has integral cups fixed (by
springs) to the sheet wheel, DO NOT
fit wheel cups. The use of unsuitable
tyres and wheel cups could cause a
sudden pressure loss of the tyre.
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2.2 2.1
2.2 2.2
2.2 2.0
2.2 2.22.2 2.1
2.2 2.2
2.2 2.0
2.2 2.22.4 2.1
2.5 2.2
2.3 2.1
2.3 2.3
Version Rims (*) Tyres Spare wheel (ç)provided snow Rim (*) Tyre
1.2 (Euro 5) - 1.4
1.3 Multijet
1.3 Multijet
85HP ECO
1.2 ECO
(▲) OPT Alloy rim
(*) 100 mm wheel stud distance and M12 x 1.5 studs; use only wheels specified for this car.
(
ç) Depending on the configuration, the spare wheel has a 175/65 R15 84T tyre and a 6J×15''- ET43 rim. In this case the
175/65 R15 84T tyre has the same specifications as the spare wheel: the information in “Changing a tyre” therefore refers to
the 175/65 R15 84T tyre.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Versions 1.2 1.4 1.3 Multijet
Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
175/65 R15 84T
Medium load
Full load
185/65 R15 88T
Medium load
Full load
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure recommended for standard tyres.
When running at speeds higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres to full-load pressures.175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S) 175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
185/65 R15 88T
185/65 R15 88T6J X 15'' - ET 43175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
185/65 R15 88T 6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43 (▲)
6J X 15'' - ET 43 (▲)
6J X 15'' - ET 43 (▲)6J X 15'' - ET 43
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and re-
fer to the vehicle fitted with its original
tyres.
Height is measured with the vehicle un-
laden.
Boot capacity
Capacity with vehicle unladen
(VDA standards): ........................ 275 dm
3
Capacity with rear seat and
backrest folded over: .................1030 dm3
F0M0369m
fig. 6
Version A B C D E F G H3 - 5 doors
1.2 - 1.4
1.3 Multijet4030 875 2510 645 1490 1473 1687 146
IMPORTANT Measurements may vary according to rim/tyre size.
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Steering ........................................... 193
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 35
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Sun visors ....................................... 59
Sunroof ........................................... 60
– emergency operation ............. 61
Suspension ..................................... 193
Symbols ........................................... 6
Technical specifications .............. 187
Third brake light ........................... 153
Tool kit ........................................... 138
Top speeds ..................................... 196
Towing the car .............................. 165
Towing trailers .............................. 118
– installing the tow hook .......... 119
Transmission .................................. 192
Trip computer ............................... 30
Tyre pressures .............................. 196
Tyres
– standard tyres provided ........ 196
– reading tyre markings ............ 194
– maintenance ............................. 181
– pressure .................................... 197
– changing .................................... 137
Tyre Rim Protector....................... 195
Using the manual gearbox ......... 116
Warning lights and messages ... 123
Weights .......................................... 199
Wheel rims
– reading rim markings ............. 195
Wheel trim .................................... 194
Wheels
– trim ............................................ 194
– spare .......................................... 194
– changing .................................... 137
When parked ................................ 115
Window washing .......................... 49
Windows (cleaning) ..................... 185
Windscreen and rear window
wiper blades ................................ 183
Windscreen washer
– control ..................................... 49
– fluid level ................................... 178
Windscreen wipers
– control ..................................... 49
– blades ........................................ 183
– nozzles ...................................... 183
Windscreen/rear window
washer level ................................. 178 – Demanding use of the car .... 173
Side airbags .................................... 107
Side/taillights
– control ...................................... 47
– front bulb replacement .......... 149
– rear bulb replacement ........... 151
Smart washing ............................... 49
Snow chains ................................... 121
Snow tyres ..................................... 196
Socket ............................................. 59
Sound system ................................ 81
Spark plugs
– type ............................................ 191
Speedometer ................................. 14
Starting and driving ....................... 111
Starting the engine
– jump starting ............................ 136
– bump starting ........................... 136
– emergency starting ................. 136
– ignition device ......................... 12
– procedure for petrol
versions ..................................... 112
– procedure for diesel
versions ..................................... 113
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .......... 114
– stopping the engine ................ 114
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