2010 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO gear oil

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SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or ski rack from the
roof after use. These accessories decrease
aerodynamic penetration and have a neg-
ative effect on fuel consumption. It is bet-
ter to use a trailer to transport particu-
larly bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount
of time needed. The heated rear window,
auxiliary headlights, windscreen wipers and
fan heater use up a considerable amount
of current, causing increased fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Air conditioning
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel con-
sumption (on average up to +20%). If the
temperature outside is not too extreme,
try and use the air vents.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified spoilers may ad-
versely affect aerodynamics and fuel con-
sumption.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high
revs when the vehicle is stationary; this
causes the engine to warm up more slow-
ly, thereby increasing fuel consumption
and emissions. It is advisable to set off im-
mediately and slowly, avoiding high revs:
this allows the engine to warm up more
quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when stationary at traf-
fic lights or before stopping the engine.
The latter action, like double declutching,
is entirely unnecessary and causes in-
creased fuel consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and
road conditions allow. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase fuel
consumption.
In the same way, improper use of a high
gear increases fuel consumption, emissions
and engine wear.SAVING FUEL
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to save fuel and reduce the
amount of toxic emissions released into
the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Scheduled Service
Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressure at least once
every 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low,
consumption levels increase as resistance
to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
The weight of the car (especially when dri-
ving in town) and its arrangement greatly
affect fuel consumption and stability.
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis-
tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
❒ driving in towns and cities;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-
cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
Fiat CODE system ...................... 6
Fix&Go automatic ........................ 142
Flashing the headlights ................. 47
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 202
Fog lights
– control button ......................... 53
– bulb replacement .................... 151
Follow Me Home (device) .......... 48
Front airbags .................................. 105
Front ceiling lights
– control ...................................... 51
– bulb replacement .................... 154
Fuel
– gauge ......................................... 15
– Cut-off system ......................... 55
Fuel cap ........................................... 91
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 55
Fuel flap ........................................... 91
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
Fuses (changing) ............................ 155
Gears
– using the manual gearbox ..... 116
Glove box ...................................... 57
Glove compartment ..................... 56
Handbrake .................................... 115
Hazard lights .................................. 53
Head restraints ............................. 34
Headlights ....................................... 72
– headlight alignment
adjustor ..................................... 72
– beam direction ........................ 72
– adjusting headlights abroad ... 73
Heated rear window ..........40-45-54
Heating and ventilation ................ 37
Heating/ventilation system ......... 37
Hill Holder system ....................... 76
Hydraulic Brake Assist ................ 76
Identification data ........................ 188
Ignition device ............................... 12
In an emergency ............................ 135
Installing the tow hook ................ 119
Instrument panel ........................... 13
Interior ............................................ 186
Interior fittings .............................. 56
Jack .................................................. 139
Key with remote control ........... 8 Direction indicators
– control ...................................... 48
– front bulb replacement .......... 150
– side bulb replacement ............ 151
– rear bulb replacement ........... 151
Display functions ........................... 24
Door locking ................................. 62
Doors .............................................. 62
Electric windows ......................... 65
Emergency rear door
locking device .............................. 64
Engine .............................................. 191
– identification code .................. 190
– specifications ............................ 191
– marking ..................................... 189
Engine compartment .................... 174
Engine coolant gauge ................... 15
Engine coolant level ..................... 178
Engine oil
– technical specifications .......... 202
– consumption ............................ 176
– checking the level ................... 176
Engine oil level ............................... 176
EOBD system ................................ 78
ESP system ..................................... 75
Exterior lights ................................ 47
Extinguisher..................................... 59
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