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CONTENTS
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top up the fol-
lowing if necessary:
❍engine coolant level, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid
❍tyre pressure and condition;
❍operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, position
and wear of windscreen/rear window wiper blades;
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If you use the car mainly under one of the following conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-zero
temperatures;
❍frequent engine idling, travelling long distances at low speeds
or long term inactivity;
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, as well as cleanli-
ness and lubrication of linkages;
❍visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmis-
sion, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❍check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❍visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drive belts;
❍check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter;
❍check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❍check air filter and replace, if required.
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INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advis-
able to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Wipe the seats with
a sponge soaked in a solution of neutral detergent and water.
LEATHER SEATS
(on request for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, with-
out exercising too much pressure.
Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry absorbent cloth, without rub-
bing. Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin cloth dampened with
water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products and observe the instruc-
tions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make sure that the cleaning prod-
ucts used contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in small
quantities.
PLASTIC PARTS AND COVERS
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cloth (if possible made from
microfibre), and a solution of water and neutral, non-abrasive de-
tergent. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specific products free
from solvents and designed to maintain the original appearance
and colour of the components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre cloth, if necessary moistened
with water. The use of paper tissues is not recommended as these
may leave residues.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol or petrol to clean the glass on the
instrument panel or other plastic parts.
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CONTENTS
Electric sunroof ...................... 92
Electric windows ..................... 98
Electromechanical power
assisted steering................... 121
Electronic Q2 (“E-Q2”) ............ 112
Engine
– identification codes .............. 227
– marking ............................ 226
– technical specifications .. 228-229
Engine codes .......................... 227
Engine compartment
– checking fluid levels ............ 207
– opening/closing the bonnet .. 107
– washing ........................... 222
Engine oil
– consumption ..................... 212
– level check ........................ 208
– specifications ..................... 242
Environment (protecting) ......... 129
EOBD system .......................... 121
External lights ........................ 74Fire extinguisher ..................... 91
Fix&Go Automatic device .......... 169
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications)...............242-243
Fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 178
– control............................... 85
“Follow me home” device......... 76
Front ceiling lights ............. 81-82
– bulb replacement ................ 182
Fuel
– fuel cut-off system .............. 86
– how to save fuel ................ 155
Fuel cap ................................ 128
Fuel reserve ......................240-241
Fuel supply............................. 230
Fuse replacement .................... 186
Fuseboxes (location).. 188-189-190
Fuses
– fuseboxes ........... 188-189-190– list of fuses ......... 191-192-193
– replacement ....................... 186
Gearbox use.......................... 154
Getting to know your car.. 3
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 184
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) ......... 22
Hazard warning lights ............. 85
Head restraint.................... 53-54
– “Anti Whiplash” device ....... 53
Headlight alignment corrector ... 108
Headlight washers
– checking liquid
level ..........208-209-210-211
– control............................... 220
Headlights
– alignment corrector ............. 109
– bulb replacement ................ 177
