WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the spare,
every two weeks and before long journeys. The
pressure should be checked with the tyre rested and
cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase when the
vehicle is used; for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see “Wheels” in the “Technical
specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear: fig.
173
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in
force in the country where you are driving.IMPORTANT
❒Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts and violent
knocks against the curb, potholes or other
obstacles if possible. Long distances on uneven
roads can damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides,
swelling or irregular tread wear. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if required.
❒avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may
cause serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediately and charge
it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;
❒a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks
in the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of
ageing. In any event, have the tyres checked by
specialised personnel if they have been fitted for
longer than six years. Remember to check the
spare wheel very carefully;
❒in the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front and rear
tyres, it is advisable to change them over every
10-15 thousand kilometres, keeping them on the
same side of the vehicle so as not to reverse
the direction of rotation.
fig. 173F0T0013
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PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts with a
damp cloth and a solution of water and non-abrasive
mild soap. To remove grease and tough stains, use
products designed specifically for cleaning plastics.
These have no solvents and have been designed
so that they do not alter the appearance and colour
of the components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirits or petroleum to
clean the instrument panel glass.REAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
LEVER KNOB/HANDBRAKE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These components must be cleaned with mild soap
and water only. Never use alcohol or alcohol-based
products.
Read the product label carefully before using specific
products for cleaning the interiors: make sure the
product does not contain spirits or alcohol-based
substances.
If, when cleaning the windscreen with special
products, window cleaner accidentally drips onto the
leather of the steering wheel/gear lever knob/hand
brake, wipe away immediately and then wash the
affected area with mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT Be careful when installing a steering
wheel locking device not to damage the leather
upholstery.
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BRAKES
Versions Front service brakes Rear service brakes Parking brake
1.3 Multijet 75 HPdisk drumcontrolled by hand lever,
acting on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking
efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
SUSPENSION
Versions Front Rear
1.3 Multijet 75 HPMc Pherson independent wheels torsion beam
STEERING
Versions Turning circle (kerb to kerb) (m) Type
1.4
10.55rack and pinion with electric power steer-
ing (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) 1.3 Multijet 75 HP
1.3 Multijet 95 HP
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CAPACITIES
1.3 Multijet 75 HP
Recommended fuels
and original lubricants
litres kg
Fuel tank: 45 -Diesel for automotive
engines (Specification
EN590) including a reserve of: 6/7 -
Engine cooling system: 7.6 -50% mixture of distilled
water andPARAFLU
UP
(*)
Engine sump: 3.0 2.6
SELENIA WR P.E.
Engine sump and filter: 3.2 2.8
Gearbox/differential casing: 1.84 1.6TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Hydraulic power steering 0.38 0.35TUTELA GI/E
Hydraulic brake circuit: - 0.5TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen and rear window
washer fluid tank:3.0 -Water and liquid mixture
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC
35
(*)When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand
distilled water.
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UseFluid and lubricant specifications for
correct operationGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants for
motion transmis-
sionSAE 75W-85 grade synthetic lubricant. Exceeds
API GL 4 PLUS specifications.
FIAT Qualification 9.55550-MX3TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F010.B05Manual gearboxes and
differentials (diesel
versions)
SAE 75W-80 grade synthetic lubricant. Exceeds
API GL 4 specifications. QualificationFIAT
9.55550.TUTELA CAR
EXPERYA
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F178.B06Manual gearboxes and
differentials (diesel
versions)
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at high
temperatures.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.Consistency
NL.G.I. 1-2TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant velocity joints with low fric-
tion coefficient.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.Consistency
NL.G.I. 0-1TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F701.C07Differential-side con-
stant velocity joints
Automatic transmission lubricant. Exceeding ATF
DEXRON III specificationsQualification FIAT
9.55550- AG2.TUTELA GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F001.C94Hydraulic power
steering
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid, NHTSA N. 116 DOT 4, ISO
4925, SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01.Qualifi-
cation FIAT 9.55597.TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F001.A93Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch con-
trols
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– Front airbag passenger's
side .......................................... 106
– Manual deactivation of
passenger front airbag
and side bag ........................... 107
Front ceiling light ....................... 151
Front ceiling light with map
reading lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 152
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ...................... 146
Front light clusters .................... 146
Front power socket ................... 55
Fuel cap ......................................... 88
Fuel consumption ...................... 208
Fuel cut-off system ..................... 89
Fuel filter (water in fuel
warning light) ............................ 127
Fuel level indicator ..................... 13
Fuel reserve warning light........ 126
Fuel (reserve warning light) ..... 126
Fuel system.................................. 192
Fuses (replacement) . 154-156-160
Gear lever................................... 115
Generic failure indication
warning light.............................. 128
Generic failure indication
(warning light)........................... 128Glove compartment................... 55
Glow plug preheating fault
warning light.............................. 126
Glow plugs (preheating/fault
warning light) ............................ 126
Glow plugs preheating
warning light.............................. 126
Handbrake ................................... 113
Handbrake lever ......................... 113
Handbrake (warning light) ....... 120
Hazard lights ................................ 53
Headlight alignment
corrector .................................... 73
Headlights
– Headlight alignment
corrector................................. 73
– Light beam direction ............ 73
Headrest
– Front ........................................ 32
– Rear .......................................... 33
Heating and ventilation ............. 38
Heating and ventilation
system; ........................................ 37
Heavy use of the vehicle .......... 170
Hill Holder (system) .................. 78
How to warm up the engine
after it has just started ........... 112
Identification data ..................... 188Ignition switch
– Ignition ..................................... 12
– Steering lock........................... 12
In an emergency ......................... 131
Inflation pressure ....................... 198
Inflation procedure .................... 140
Injection system/EOBD
engine control system fault
warning light.............................. 125
Injection system (warning
light) ............................................ 125
Installing
electrical/electronic devices ... 86
Instrument panel ......................... 4
Instruments .................................. 13
Interior fittings ............................ 54
Interiors ....................................... 186
Isofix child seat assembly
setup ........................................... 102
Isofix child seats (fitting
arrangement) ............................ 102
– Seat compliance with
child seat use......................... 104
Jack ............................................... 133
Jump starting............................... 131
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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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