2010 FIAT QUBO battery

Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brake fluid, battery, wind-
screen washer, etc.)●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (through diagnostic inter-
face)●●●●●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or 12 months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and filter every 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen wash/wipe system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level
every 3,000 km.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been designed
and produced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
“Capacities” table in the “Technical specifications”
section).
HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be under one of
the following specially heavy conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling, or driving long distances at low
speed (e.g. door to door deliveries) or long period
of idleness;
❒urban trips;
perform the following inspections more frequently
than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge status and fluid (electrolyte)
level (refer to "Battery - Check state of charge
and electrolyte level" paragraph in this chapter);
❒visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1.3 75 HP versions
1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window 5. Engine coolant 6. Power steering fluid
fig. 167F0T0076
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BATTERY
The battery is of the “limited maintenance” type:
under normal conditions of use, the electrolyte does
not need topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked regularly at a
Fiat Dealership or by specialist personnel to make
sure it is working properly.
WARNING
The battery fluid is poisonous and
c
orrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an excessively
lo
w liquid level will damage the battery
beyond repair and even cause an explosion.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an original spare
part with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the
service intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” will no longer be valid.Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(alarms, mobile phone, etc .): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity battery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment .You are
recommended to go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the battery replaced where the old
battery will be disposed of respecting both the
environment and the laws in force.
If the vehicle needs to be off the road for
a long period under conditions of intense
cold, remove the battery and take it to
a heated place, otherwise it may freeze.
WARNING
When performing any operation on the
batter
y or near it , always protect your
eyes with the special goggles.
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USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, follow these instructions closely:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the doors, boot
and bonnet are closed properly so that the ceiling
lights do not stay on;
❒turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does
have an automatic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒make sure that battery terminals are always be
perfectly tight.
IMPORTANT If the battery remains with the charge
below 50% for a long time it becomes damaged
through sulphation and its starting capacity is
reduced.
The battery is also more prone to the risk of freezing
(at temperatures as high as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Vehicle inactivity" in "Starting
and driving" if the vehicle is left parked for a long
time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to install
electric accessories which require permanent electric
supply (alarm, etc.) contact the Fiat Dealershipwhose qualified personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the vehicle
electric system is capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue to use electricity even
when the engine is off, they gradually run down
the battery.
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Index
ABS fault warning light ............ 123
ABS (fault warning light) .......... 123
ABS ................................................ 75
Air bag fault warning light ........ 121
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 121
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 108
Air cleaner ................................... 177
Alarm fault warning light .......... 127
Alarm ............................................. 9
Alarm (warning light) ................ 127
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life ..................................... 211
Ashtray .......................................... 56
ASR
– On/off message..................... 130
ASR system .................................. 78
– On/off message..................... 130
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 178
Battery (low charge warning
light) ............................................ 122
Battery (recharging) .................. 163Body
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 184
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 184
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 184
Body paintwork
identification plate ................... 189
Bodywork versions.................... 190
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 71
– Opening ................................... 70
Boot ............................................... 62
Boot light ............................... 52-153
Brake Assist ................................. 76
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 120
Brake fluid.................................... 175
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 120
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 129
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 129
Brakes
– characteristics ....................... 193Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 129
Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 127
Bulb types .................................... 144
Bump starting ............................. 132
Capacities.................................... 204
Carrying children safely
– Child seat compliance ......... 100
– Child seats .............................. 96
– Safety rules ............................ 101
Ceiling lights................................. 49
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 151
Central and side vents ............... 38
Changing a bulb.................. 143-144
Changing an exterior
bulb .................... 146-147-148-150
Changing an interior bulb ........ 151
Changing a tyre .................. 132-133
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 8
Chassis marking.......................... 189
Checking fluid levels.................. 171
Cigar lighter ................................. 55
Clutch ........................................... 192
CO
2emissions ........................... 209
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Keys
– Key without remote
control ..................................... 6
– Key with remote control..... 6
– Ordering additional
remote controls .................... 8
Left direction indicator
warning light ............................. 130
Lifting the vehicle....................... 164
Light beam direction .................. 73
Low battery charge warning
light ............................................. 122
Low engine oil level ................... 124
Low engine oil pressure
warning light.............................. 123
Main beam headlights ............... 45
Maintenance and care -
regular checks........................... 170
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing.................. 167
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan......... 168
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 41
Manual deactivation of
passenger front airbag and
side bag ...................................... 107
MSR system.................................. 79Multifunction display
– Control buttons .................... 16
– Setup menu............................. 17
– Standard screen ..................... 15
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)............................. 150
Number plate lights................... 150
Oddment tray ............................. 55
Ordering additional remote
controls ....................................... 8
Parking......................................... 113
Parking lights ................................ 45
Parking sensor fault warning
light ............................................. 129
Parking sensors ........................... 82
Parking sensors (warning
light) ............................................ 129
Particulate filter (DPF) .............. 90
Partition ........................................ 31
Passenger air bag/side bag
off warning light ....................... 121
Passenger air bag/side bag
(warning light)........................... 121
Passenger compartment
fuse box ..................................... 160
Passenger compartment
fuse box table ........................... 160Performance................................ 200
Pollen filter .................................. 177
Power steering fluid .................. 176
Pressure check and
correction.................................. 142
Prolonged vehicle inactivity ..... 119
Protecting the environment ..... 90
Radio ............................................. 84
Radio transmitters and
mobile phones ........................... 86
Rear ceiling light ......................... 152
Rear fog lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Rear fog lights .............................. 54
– Warning light ......................... 129
Rear fog lights warning light .... 129
Rear light clusters (changing
a bulb)......................................... 148
Rear light clusters ...................... 148
Rear side windows ..................... 57
Rear-view mirrors
– Interior rear-view mirror..... 35
– Wing mirrors ......................... 35
Rear window washer ................. 48
Rear window wiper ............. 48-182
Refuelling the vehicle ................. 87
Removable ceiling light ............. 153
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Replacing the battery ................ 178
Replacing the rear window
wiper blade................................ 182
Replacing the windscreen
wiper blades .............................. 182
Rev counter.................................. 13
Right-hand indicator
warning light.............................. 130
Rim Protector............................. 196
Rims and tyres ............................ 194
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 72
Roof rails....................................... 72
Rubber lines ................................ 181
Saving fuel ................................... 116
Seat belt reminder ..................... 124
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 91
Seats
– Accessing front seats............ 31
– Foldaway passenger seat...... 29
– Front seats .............................. 28
Securing your load ...................... 70
Side bags .............................. 107-108
Side bags
– Side bag................................... 108Side lights - tail lights
(changing a bulb) ...................... 146
Side lights - tail lights ................. 45
Side lights/tail lights ................... 146
– Warning light ......................... 129
Side/tail lights warning light ..... 129
Snow chains................................. 119
Snow tyres................................... 114
Spare wheel ................................. 194
Speedometer ............................... 13
Spray nozzles .............................. 183
Starting procedure for
diesel versions .......................... 111
Starting the engine.... 111-131-132
Steering ........................................ 193
Steering lock ................................ 12
Steering wheel ............................. 34
Stopping the engine ................... 112
Sun visors ..................................... 56
Suspension ................................... 193
Symbols ......................................... 5
Tail lights/rear fog light
(changing a bulb) ...................... 149
Third brake lights (changing
a bulb)......................................... 150
Third brake lights ....................... 150Tool bag ....................................... 134
Towing the vehicle ..................... 164
Towing trailers ............................ 118
Traction Plus system .................. 80
Transmission ....................... 115-192
Trip computer ............................. 26
Tyres ............................................. 194
Universal Isofix seat
compliance with child seat
use............................................... 104
Useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ........... 179
VIN plate .................................... 188
Warning lights and
messages .................................... 120
Washer fluid for
windscreen/rear window ....... 175
Water in diesel fuel filter
warning light.............................. 127
Weights ........................................ 201
Wheel geometry........................ 194
Wheels and tyres ....................... 180
Wheels ......................................... 194
Window cleaning ........................ 47
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