2010 FIAT LINEA RHD oil temperature

Electric devices
Use electric 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 fue l consumptio n (up to +20% in av-
erage): use the air vents when the exter-
nal temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-c erti fied aerodynamic
item s may advers ely affe ct air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car
standing: the engine warms up very slow-
ly in these condition s, increasing 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 con-
sumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Ty r e s
Check tyre pressure regularly at least
once ever y four weeks: excessively low
pressure will increase consumption be-
cause rolling resistance will be higher.
Unnecessary loads
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.
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
LIGHTS AND
IN AN
CAR
TECHNICAL
WARNING
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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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CAR
MAINTENANCE
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
TECHNICAL
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
. 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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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
Dimensions ........................................ 169
Dipped beam headlights
- control ........................................... 51
- bulb replacement ........................ 122
Direction indicators
- control ........................................... 52
- front bulb replacement ..............
122
- rear bulb replacement ............... 123
- side bulb replacement ................
123
Doors .................................................. 64
Engine
- identification code ...................... 161
- marking ..........................................
160
- technical data ............................... 162
Engine compartment
- washing ..........................................
156
Engine coolant ...................................
147
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 15
Engine oil
- consumption ................................ 146
- level check .................................... 146
- specifications ................................
173
EOBD system .................................... 72
External lights .................................... 51
Fiat CODE system .......................... 6
Flashing the headlights ..................... 51
Fluid levels ..........................................
146
Fluids and lubricants ........................ 173
Follow me home (device) ............... 52
Front ceiling lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 126
- control ........................................... 54
Front fog lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 123
- control button ............................. 57
Fuel
- level gauge .................................... 15
Fuel cut-off switch ............................ 59
Fuel filler cap ..................................... 76
Fuel level gauge ................................. 15
Fuses (replacement) ........................ 128
Gearbox
- using manual gearbox .................
97
Glass holder - can holder ............... 62
Glove box/oddment compartment .. 60
Handbrake ........................................ 96
Hazard lights ...................................... 57
Head restraints
- front ............................................... 33
- rear .................................................
34
Headlights
- beam adjustment ......................... 70
Heated rear window ....................... 42
Heating and ventilation ................... 37
Identification data ............................ 160
Ignition device ................................... 12
In an emergency ............................... 111
Instrument panel .............................. 13
Instruments ....................................... 14
Interior fittings .................................. 60
Interiors ............................................. 157
Jack ..................................................... 114
jacking the car ...................................
116
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