2010 FIAT LINEA RHD power steering

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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CHECKING FLUID
fig. 1 - 1.4 16V version
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment.
Flammable gases may be present.
Risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids while
topping up: they are all reci-
procally incompatible and
may severely damage your car.
1.Engine coolant
2.Battery
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Engine oil
6.Power steering fluid
F0R0243m
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fig. 2 - 1 .3 Multijet version
6
F0R0235m
1.Engine oil
2.
Engine coolant
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Battery
6.Power steering fluid.
5
3 2 4
1
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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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SUSPENSIONS
1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency
when the brakes are applied first time.
Telescopic
Hydraulic, Telescopic controlled by hand lever, operating on rear brakes
Steering wheel with jointed, energy absorbing column, Hydraulic power steering with rackdrum brakes with self centring shoes with one control cylinder per wheelventilated disk
STEERING
1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet
Type
Steering diameter (m)
Steering box ratio (mm/turn) No. of steering wheel turn (lock to lock)
Rack track (mm)11.1
2.65
51
135
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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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Lubricants and
greases for trans-
missionSAE 80W EP oil exceeding API Gl4 and MIL-L-2105
specifications.
‘ATF DEXRON II D LEV’ oil
Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease,
water resistant N.L.G.I. consistency =2
o Synthetic fluid, NHTSA n 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J 1703
Protective inhibited monoethylene glycol based
antifreeze compound, CUNA NC 956-16
Alcohol, water and surfactants mixture CUNA
NC 956-II
ZC 75/FF
GI/E F7
MRM 2
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP
SC 35Manual transmissions
and differentials
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
Hydraulic Brake and
hydraulic clutch
commands
Use percentage:
Mixture of 40% PARAFLU-
UP & 60% demineralized
water
Use percentage:
10% of fluid SC 35
and 90% distilled
water Hydraulic
brake/clutch fluids
Radiator antifreeze
Windscreen
window washer
fluid Use Fluid and lubricant specificationsGenuine fluids and Applications
for correct car operation lubricants
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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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