Thousands of kilometres
Replace air filter cartridge ( )
Check and Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, bra-
ke fluid screen washer, battery, and power steering
oil, etc, if requried) ( )
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (every
15000 kms or 12 months, whichever is earlier)
Change brake/clutch fluid (every 60000 kms or 24
months, whichever is earlier)
Change pollen filter (every 15000 kms)
Change of engine coolant (every 60000 kms or 24
months, whichever is earlier)
Change of transmission oil (every 60000 kms or
( ) Regardless of the km covered, Air filter should be replaced earlier if operating in dusty condition 24 months, whichever is earlier)
Wheel alignment
Tires rotation (Pattern : Front to Rear)
15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180Inspection
at 3000 kms
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TECHNICAL(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years
( ) Change power steering oil every 24 months
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
trailer or caravan towing;
dusty roads;
short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated 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;
in cities;
perform the following inspections and
shown on the Service Schedule:
check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte) (see paragraph “Charge
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
visually inspect the accessory drive belt
conditions;
check pollen filter
check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
engine coolant fluid level; Engine Oil level, every 3,000 km and
brake - clutch fluid level and type;
power steering fluid level;
tyre pressure and conditions;
operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
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. If the vehicle is
replacements more frequently than
check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear; frequently than required; replace engine oil and oil filter more
frequently
than required on the service replace spark plugs more
schedules, in particular contact a Fiat
Dealership if a reduction in the
vehicle engine performance is noted;used frequently in dusty or heavily
polluted environments it is
advisable to replace the filtering
elementts more frequently, in
particular it should be replaced if a
reduction of the amount of air
admitted to the passenger
compartment is noted; top up if required;
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WINDSCREEN WASHING
FLUID fig. 6
To top up, remove the cap A.
Pour a mixture of 10% of fluid SC 35 &
90% of distil led water and check level
through the reservoir.
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 5
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must be between
the MINand MAXlines on the vessel.
fig. 5F0R0136mfig. 6
PARAFLU UP antifre eze is
used in the engine cooling sys-
tem .
Use fluid of the sam e
type contained in the cooling
system for top-ups. PARAFLU UP may
not be mixed with other types of fluids.
If this accidentally occurs, do not start
the engine and contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If required, replace
the cap with an original spare part so
as not to compromise system effi-
ciency. Do not remove the cap from
the vessel
when the engine is hot: risk
of burns.
WARNING
F0R0137m
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of
40% PARAFLU UP & 60% deminerali-
zed water through filler A of the vessel un-
til the level approaches the MAXline.
Waste engine oil and oil filters
contains substances which are
dangerous for the environ-
ment. It is advisable to have
oil and filte rs changed by a Fiat
Dealership where they will be dispos-
ed of according to the law.
Always top up using engine oil
of the same types as that al-
ready in the engine.
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NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoir
Aand the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap,
make sure that no
dirt gets into the reservoir.
For topping up always use a
funnel with
built in filter (mesh smaller than or equal
to 0.12 mm).
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainlyused in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.
fig. 7F0R0138m
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washing reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is fun-
damental to improve visibility.
WARNING
Some commercial wind-
screen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains
hot parts which could start
a fire if they come into contact.
WARNING
Prevent brake fluid which is
highly corrosive from coming
into contact with painted
parts. Wash with water im-
mediately if this should happen.
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the case
of accidental contact, wash the parts
with water and mild soap and rinse
with plenty of water. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
WARNING
Symbol on the contain in-
dicates a synthetic brake flu-
id, which is different from a mineral
fluid. Use of a mineral type fluid will
damage the special rubber seals of
the braking system beyond repair.
WARNINGBRAKE FLUID fig. 7
Release cap A: check that the liquid con-
tained in the tank
is at the maximum level.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-
ceed the MAXmark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids
and lubricants” table (see “Technical Spec-
ifications”).
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Oil consumption is extremely
low; if another top-up should
be required after only a short
period of time, have the system checked
for leakage at a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The car fits a low-maint enan ce batter y.
Under normal condition it does not need
frequent top ups with distelled water.
POWER STEERING FLUID fig. 8
Check that the oil level with the car on flat
ground and the engine cold is between the
MINand MAXline s on the reser voir
body. The level may go over the MAX
line when the oil is hot.
If topping up is required, make sure the oil
you used has the same specific ations as
that already in the system.
AIR CLEANER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat
Dealership. (Refer Service schedule)
POLLEN FILTER
Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
Prevent power steering flu-
id from coming into contact
with hot engine par ts: the liquid is
flammable.
WARNING
fig. 8F0R0139m
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Specified fuels and
genuine lubricants
Unleaded petrol with RON 91
minimum
minimum Diesel with cetane number 51
Mixture of 40% PARAFLU UP
& 60% demineralized water
Synthetic base SAE 5W40 grade
Synthetic base SAE 5W40 grade engine oil
engine oil
ZC 75/FF
GI/E F7
TO P 4
Mixture of 10% of fluid SC35 &
90% of distilled water1.3 Multijet
–
–
45
5 ÷ 7
7.6
–
–
3.2
1.82.2
1.03
2.01.4 16v
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
7.6
2.7
3.3
3.0 –
–
2.2
1.8
1.03
0.4 without ABS 0.4 without ABS
0.5 with ABS 0.5 with ABS
2.0
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Fuel tank: including a reserve of:
Cooling system
engine:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/
differential casing: kg
Power steering:
Hydraulic brake circuit:
Windscreen washer
reservoir:
(*) Do not top up with oil having specifications different from the oil present in the car.
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litres litres litres
litres
litres litres litres litres litres litres
litres
litres
kg
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Key with remote control .............. 8
Key without remote control ......... 10
Load limiters .................................... 80
Main beam headlights
- bulb replacement ........................ 122
- control ........................................... 51
- flashing ........................................... 51
Multi functional display ....................
21
Number plate light ......................... 125
Oddment compartments .............. 60
Paint ................................................... 155
Parking ................................................ 96
Performance ...................................... 170
Plates
- model plate ...................................
171
Pollen filter .........................................
149
Power steering fluid .........................149Power windows ................................ 65
Pretensioners .................................... 80
Prolonged car inactivity .................. 100
Protecting the environment ........... 76
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones .................................... 74
Radio navigation presetting system.. 73
Rear ceiling lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 126
- control ........................................... 54
Rear door emergency
lock device .................................... 64
Rear fog lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 123
- control button ............................. 57
Rearview mirrors
- door mirrors ................................ 35
- driving mirror ...............................
36Refueling ............................................. 75
Rev. counter ....................................... 14
Reversing light ...................................
123
Rubber hoses .................................... 153
Safety ................................................. 77
Seat adjustment ................................ 32
Seat belts
- general instructions .................... 81
- load limiters ................................. 80
- maintenance ................................. 83
- using the seat belts .....................
78
Seats
- adjustment .................................... 32
- cleaning ......................................... 157
- tilting (rear seats) ........................ 68
Side lights
- control ...........................................
42
bulb replacement ........................... 121
Smart washing ................................... 53
Smoker’s kit ....................................... 62
Sound system .................................... 73
Spark plugs
- type ................................................ 162
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet
Tank capacity 45
Reserve 5 ÷ 7
Unleaded petrol with R.O.N. 91 minimum and Normal Diesel (avoid premium / additive) with Cetane no. 51 min. Do not disperse used oil in the environment.
FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Ty r e
Front FrontRear Rear
195/60 R15 88T 2.3 2.1 2.3 2.3
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
1.4 16V1.3 Multijet
litres kg litres kg
3.2 2.8 Engine sump and filter 3.3 2.9
Medium loadFull load
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