2011 FIAT STRADA check engine light

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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
– engine coolant level;
– brake fluid level;
– windscreen washer fluid level;
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
– operation of windscreen
washer/wiper system and
position/wear of windscreen/rear
window wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Fiat vehicles (see table
“Capacities” in the “Technical
specifications” section).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
– towing a trailer or caravan;
– dusty roads;
– short, repeated journeys (less
than 7-8 km) at sub-zero
temperatures;
– engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more frequently than indicated
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
– check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
– check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, and cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages;– visually inspect the conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission,
pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel/brakes), rubber parts
(boots/sleeves/bushes, etc.);
– check battery charge and fluid
level (electrolyte);
– visually inspect the condition of
the accessory drive belts;
– check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
– check pollen filter and replace, if
required;
– check air cleaner and replace, if
required.

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DIESEL FILTER fig. 158
DRAINING CONDENSATION
fig. 158
F0X0142m
fig. 159
F0X0143m
BATTERY
The battery is “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 periodically at a Fiat
Dealership or by specialist personnel
to make sure it is working correctly.
The presence of water in
the supply circuit may
cause severe damage to
the injection system and
irregular engine operation. If the
cwarning light switches on,
contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the
system bled. If this problem is
indicated immediately after
refueling, water may have
entered the fuel tank. In this
case, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Dispose of the
diesel/water mixture
discharged by the filter
correctly. You are advised to
contact a Fiat Dealership to
drain the condensation. They
are equipped to dispose of it in
full respect of the environment
and in compliance with legal
regulations.
The bleeding operation,
if not carried out
correctly taking the necessary
precautions, may compromise
the driving safety of the vehicle
as well as leading to dangerous
fuel leaks.
WARNING

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery
rapidily and maintain its efficiency
over time, carefully observe the
following instructions:
– when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on
inside the passenger
compartment;
– switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
– do not keep accessories (e.g. car
radio, hazard warning lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
– before performing any operation
on the electrical system,
disconnect the negative battery
cable;– fully tighten the battery terminals.
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 the “Correct use of the
vehicle” section if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electrical
supply, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified personnel, in
addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices from Lineaccessori
Fiat, will evaluate the overall
electrical consumption, checking
whether the vehicle’s electrical
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices
continue to consume electricity even
when the engine is off, they gradually
run down the battery.

Direction indicators
- control ..................................................................................... 71
- front bulb replacement ....................................................... 126
- rear bulb replacement....................................................128-129
- side bulb replacement ......................................................... 127
Doors (opening/closing).............................................................. 79
DPF (particulate filter)................................................................. 104
DPF system.................................................................................... 104
Draining condensation................................................................. 154
Driving lights ................................................................................. 74
- bulb replacement ............................................................128-129
- control ..................................................................................... 74
ELD ................................................................................................ 98
Electrical/electronic devices ...................................................... 101
Electronic display ......................................................................... 32
- control buttons .................................................................... 32
- set-up menu .......................................................................... 33
E-Locker system (ELD)............................................................... 98
Emergency
- emergency situations .......................................................... 117
- hazard warning lights ............................................................ 73
Engine compartment.................................................................... 148
- washing.................................................................................... 162
Engine coolant level...................................................................... 150
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................... 28
Engine coolant
- checking level ......................................................................... 150
- temperature gauge ................................................................ 28Engine marking.............................................................................. 166
Engine oil consumption .............................................................. 150
Engine oil level ............................................................................. 149
Engine oil
- consumption........................................................................... 150
- level check ............................................................................. 149
- specifications....................................................................178-179
Engine
- coolant level ........................................................................... 150
- coolant temperature gauge ................................................. 28
- engine type code ................................................................... 167
- fuel............................................................................................ 168
- marking.................................................................................... 166
- power supply.......................................................................... 169
- specifications ......................................................................... 168
- washing the engine compartment...................................... 162
Environment (protection) ......................................................... 104
Environmental protection........................................................... 104
Essential information .................................................................. 4
Extinguisher .................................................................................. 141
Fabric trim
- cleaning.................................................................................... 163
Fiat CODE system ...................................................................... 7
Flashing .......................................................................................... 70
Fluids and lubricants .............................................................179-180
Fog lights ....................................................................................... 74
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