
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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UseFluid and lubricant specifications for
correct operationGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Protective agent
for radiatorsRed protective with antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethyl glycol with organic formula.
Exceeding CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55523.PARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F101.M01Mixture: 50% water
and 50%PAR-
AFLUUP(**)
Fuel additiveAdditive for diesel antifreeze, protecting diesel
enginesTUTELA DIESEL
ART
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F601.L06To be mixed with fuel
oil (25 cc per 10
litres)
Windscreen/rear
window washer
fluidMixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA
NO 956-II
Qualification FIAT 9.55522.TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F201.D02To be used diluted or
undiluted in
windscreen/rear win-
dow washer/wiper
systems
(*)IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(**)In particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture ofPARAFLUUPand distilled water.
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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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