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Adjust the button volume
(Button Vol.)
This function is used to set the volume of
the roger-beep accompanying the activa-
tion of buttons MODE, +e –through 8
levels.
To set the desired volume, proceed as fol-
lows:
– briefly press button MODE: the previ-
ously set volume “level” starts flashing on
the display;
– press button +or –to set;
– briefly press button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for a prolonged time to go back to the
standard screen without storing the set-
tings.
S.B.R. buzzer reactivation (Belt
Buzzer) (where provided)
This function can be only displayed after a
Fiat Dealership has deactivated the S.B.R.
system (see paragraph “S.B.R. system” in
section “Safety devices”).The indications will appear more fre-
quently where there are 200 km left. For
1.3 Multijet versions, refer to the “Service
Schedule” in the “Maintenance and care”
chapter for replacing the air cleaner, the
engine oil and the engine oil filter. The in-
dication will appear in kilometres or miles
according to the settings. When the next
scheduled service operation is approach-
ing, the message “Service” will appear on
the display followed by the number of kilo-
metres or miles left when the key is
turned to MAR. The “Service Schedule”
information is provided with kilometres
(km)/miles (mi) or days (dd), according to
the deadline which appears first. Go to a
Fiat Dealership where the “Scheduled Ser-
vice” operations will be performed and the
message will be reset. Scheduled Servicing (Service)
This function may be used to display in-
formation connected to proper car ser-
vicing in terms of kilometres or days.
This information can be consulted as fol-
lows:
–briefly press button MODE: service in
km or mi, according to previous setting,
will be displayed (see paragraph “Units”);
– press button +or –to set deadline in
days;
– briefly press button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or hold the button
pressed to go back to the standard screen.
Note The “Service Schedule” requires the
car to be services every 20,000 km (or
equivalent distance in miles) or once a
year. This message will appear automati-
cally with key at MARafter 2,000 km (or
equivalent distance in miles) or 30 before
the deadline and will appear every 200 km
(or equivalent distance in miles) or 3 days.
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RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
vehicle down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the atmos-
phere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre pressure regularly, at least
once every four weeks: excessively low
pressure will increase fuel consumption
because rolling resistance will be higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof after use. These accessories de-
crease aerodynamic penetration of the car
and have a negative effect on consumption.
It is better to use a trailer to transport
particularly bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system requires high-
er fuel consumption (up to +20% in av-
erage): use the air vents when the exter-
nal temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and fu-
el consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car
standing: the engine warms up very slow-
ly in these conditions, increasing fuel con-
sumption and emissions. It is advisable to
start off immediately and slowly keeping
the engine speed down: the engine will
warm up much faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine. The
latter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-
necessary and causes increase of con-
sumption 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 consumption, emissions an
engine wear.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................................... 124
HANDBRAKE APPLIED ...................................................... 124
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................. 124
HOT ENGINE COOLANT ................................................ 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 125
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
- EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL............................................. 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ................................................................................... 127
DOOR OPEN ........................................................................ 127
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................ 127
EBD FAILURE......................................................................... 127
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ............................ 127
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ......... 128
ABS FAILURE ......................................................................... 128
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 128
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 129
GLOW PLUG FAILURE ...................................................... 129
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 129
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
- FIAT CODE ........................................................................ 129
REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................. 129
GENERIC INDICATION .................................................... 130
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WORN BRAKE PADS ......................................................... 130
OBSTRUCTED PARTICULATE TRAP ............................ 131
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME .......................... 131
FOG LIGHTS ......................................................................... 131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 131
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 131
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ON .......................................................................... 132
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 132
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 132
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD.................................................. 132
LIMITED RANGE .................................................................. 132
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LIGHT STAYS ON:
LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
FLASHING LIGHT:
EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL
(only Multijet versions with DPF
- red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR
(ON), the warning light switches on and
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on
constantly (for versions/markets, where
provided) along with the message on the
display when the system detects that en-
gine oil pressure is low.
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2. Exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following
ways, depending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning
light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil
is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the en-
gine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the above mentioned
modes, until the oil is changed. A specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) in ad-
dition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not
mean that the car is defective but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary
to change the oil as a result of regular ve-
hicle use.
If the warning light v
turns on when the vehicle is
travelling (on certain versions togeth-
er with the message on the display)
stop the engine immediately and con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Note that engine oil is exhausted faster
under the following circumstances:
– use of the vehicle prevalently for city dri-
ving, requiring more frequent regenera-
tion of DPF
– use of the vehicle for short drives, in
which the engine does not have time to
reach its regular operating temperature
– repeated interruption of the regenera-
tion process, signalled by the DPF warn-
ing light coming on.
WARNING
Exhausted engine oil should
be replaced as soon as pos-
sible after the warning light comes on,
never more than 500 km after the
warning light first comes on. Failure to
change the oil within the first 500 km
may result in severe damage to the
engine and will result in forfeiture of
the warranty. Remember that when
the warning light flashes, it does not
mean that the level of engine oil is
low, so if the light flashes you must
not top up.
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YEARLY INSPECTION
PLAN
The following yearly inspection plan is rec-
ommended for cars clocking less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approximately
15.000 km):
❒check tyre conditions/wear and pres-
sure (included spare wheel)
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot, passenger compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
❒check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, flexible and stiff piping
(exhaust, fuel feed, brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion
❒check battery charge;
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check and top up liquids if required
(engine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.)
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒change pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and, if necessary,
top up: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products, de-
signed and produced specifically for Fiat
cars (see table “Capacities” in section
“Technical specifications”).
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IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
change engine oil more frequently than
shown on the “Service Schedule”.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
When the car is used on dusty roads,
change the air cleaner more frequently
than shown on the “Service Schedule”.
Call a Fiat Dealership for doubts regard-
ing engine oil and air cleaner replacement.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering ele-
ment more frequently if the car is used in
dusty or very polluted places. Specifical-
ly, replace if a lower air flow into the pas-
senger compartment is found.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
Using diesel not complying with European
Specification EN590 may lead to the need
to replace the diesel fuel filter more fre-
quently than shown in the “Service Sched-
ule”.IMPORTANT - Battery
Check the battery charge once a year,
preferably before the beginning to winter,
to prevent freezing of the electrolyte.
Perform this inspection more frequently
if the car is mainly used for short distances
or if electrical devices running with the key
off are installed, particularly after-market.
Check the battery level (electrolyte) more
frequently than shown on the “Service
Schedule” if the car is used in hot climates
or in particularly demanding conditions.
Take the car to a Fiat Deal-
ership for servicing. Make
sure you have the right equip-
ment, genuine Fiat spare
parts and consumables for ordinary,
minor interventions. Do not attempt
the operations if you lack the experi-
ence.
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LEVELS CHECK
IMPORTANT Be careful not to confuse
the various types of fluids while topping
up: they are all reciprocally incompatible
and may severely damage your car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke while work-
ing in the engine compartment. Flamma-
ble gases may be present. Risk of fire.
F0H0721mfig. 1 - versions 1.2 16V and 1.4 16V
F0H0722mfig. 2 - versions 1.4 8V (where provided) 1. Engine coolant
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
washer fluid level
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F0H0723mfig. 3 - versions 1.3 Multijet 1. Engine coolant
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
washer fluid level
F0H0770mfig. 4 - versions 1.3 Multijet 95 CV 1. Engine coolant
2.Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
washer fluid level
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