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RECHARGING
THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging pro-
cedure is provided for information pur-
poses only. You are recommended to go
to a Fiat Dealership to have this operation
performed.
We recommend recharging the battery
slowly for approximately 24 hours at low
amperage. Rapid charging with high cur-
rents could damage the battery. VERSIONS WITHOUT
Start&Stop SYSTEM fig. 41
To charge the battery, proceed as follows:
disconnect the negative terminal
B-fig. 41
from the battery negative pole A; connect
the charger cables to the battery termi-
nals, observing the polarity; turn on the
battery charger; after recharging, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery; reconnect the negative ter-
minal Bto the battery negative pole A.
fig. 41F0M0625m
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Do not try to rechargea frozen
battery; defrost it first to pre-
vent the risk of explosion. If the bat-
tery was frozen, have it inspected by
specialised personnel before recharg-
ing to check that the internal ele-
ments are not damaged and that the
casing is not cracked, which could
cause poisonous, corrosive gas to leak.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact
with your skin and eyes. The battery
must be recharged in a ventilated
place away from naked flames or
possible sources of sparks to avoid the
risk of explosion and fire.
WARNINGVERSIONS WITH Start&Stop
SYSTEM fig. 42
Charge the battery as follows, paying ut-
most attention:
❒press the button A-fig. 42 to detach
the connector B from the sensor C
monitoring the battery conditions (the
latter is on the negative pole of the bat-
tery);
❒connect the positive cable ( +) of the
charger to the positive pole ( +) of the
battery;
❒connect the negative cable ( –) of the
charger to the pin D of the negative
pole ( –) of the battery;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the charg-
er off before disconnecting the battery;
❒reconnect the connector Bto the bat-
tery sensor C.
fig. 42F0M0661m
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If the oil level is close to or under MIN,
add oil through the filler neck A, until the
level reaches MAX.
The oil level should never exceed MAX.ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
The maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of usage for the
vehicle, the engine is bedding in therefore
the engine oil consumption may settle
down only after the first 5,000-6,000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-
ing it off before you check the level.
ENGINE OIL fig. 3-4
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
car parked on level ground.
The oil level should be between the
MIN
and MAX marks on the dipstick B.
The gap between MIN and MAX is equal
to around 1 litre of oil.
fig. 3 – 1.2 and 1.4 8V versions F0M0149mfig. 4 – 1.3 Multijet versionF0M0150m
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing 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 car is used; for the correct tyre
inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in the
“Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wear fig. 8:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
fig. 8F0M0160m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Where possible, avoid braking sudden-
ly, wheel-spinning and crashing into
curbs, potholes or other obstacles.
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 travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim, and the
suspension and steering systems;
❒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 per-
sonnel if they have been fitted for longer
than 6 years. Remember to check the
spare wheel very carefully;
❒in case of replacement, always fit new
tyres, avoiding those with an unknown
origin;
❒if a tyre is replaced, you should also
change the inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to switch
them every 10-15 thousand kilometres,
keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction
of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your car
also depend on correct tyre pressures.
WARNING
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Standard upkeep of the paintwork consists
of washing the vehicle: the frequency de-
pends on the conditions and environment
where the vehicle is used. For example, it
is advisable to wash the car more often in
areas with high atmospheric pollution or
on gritted roads.
To wash the car properly, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒if taking your car through an automat-
ic car wash, remove the aerial from the
roof;
❒wash the body using a low-pressure jet
of water;
❒use a sponge to wipe a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse with plenty of water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Take particular care when drying the less
visible parts, such as the door, bonnet and
headlight frames, where water can stagnate
more easily. It is a good idea to leave the
car in the open for a while after washing
it to give time for the water to evaporate. Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substances that fall off many
species give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.Detergents pollute water. The
vehicle should be washed only
in areas equipped for collect-
ing and purifying the liquids
used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific detergents to clean the win-
dows.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
gently with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the heating
device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thor-
oughly at the end of every winter. Be care-
ful not to direct the jet of water onto elec-
tronic control units. Adequately protect
the upper air vents to prevent damage to
the windscreen wiper motor. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT Washing should take place
with a cold engine and with the key at
STOP. After the wash, make sure that
the various protective devices (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes (e.g. ace-
tone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the
front headlights.
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199BXA1A 01E
199BXZ1A 51G 199BXZ1A 51C 199BXZ1A 51F 199BXB1A 03S 199BXB1A 03Y
199BXH1A 20L (
●)
199BXC1A 05L 199BXT1A 38L
199BXT1A 38
199BXY1A 49D
199A4000
169A4000
169A4000
169A4000
350A1000
350A1000
199A7000 (●)
199A2000
199A9000
199A9000
199B4000 199AXA1A 00H
199AXZ1A 50G 199AXZ1A 50C 199AXZ1A 50F199AXB1A 02S199AXB1A 02Y
199AXH1A 19L (●)
199AXC1A 04H 199AXT1A 37L
199AXT1A 37
199AXY1A 48D
ENGINE CODES – BODYWORK VERSIONS
Version Engine type Engine type body version code
code3 doors / 5 seats 5 doors / 5 seats
1.2 (Euro 4)
1.2 (Euro 5)
1.2 (Euro 5 - Start&Stop)
1.2 (ECO - Start&Stop)
1.4 (Euro 4)
1.4 (Euro 5 - Start&Stop)
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 4)
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 5)
1.3 Multijet 75HP
(Euro 5 - Start&Stop)
1.3 Multijet 85HP
(Euro 5 - Start&Stop)
(●) For versions/markets, where provided
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❒extra-urban cycle: driving that simulates
using the vehicle out of town with fre-
quent acceleration in all gears; the
speed varies from 0 to 120 km/h;
❒combined consumption: this is calcu-
lated with a weighting of about 37% ur-
ban cycle consumption and about 63%
extra-urban consumption.
The fuel consumption figures given in the
table below are determined on the basis
of the homologation tests set down by
specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
❒urban cycle: cold starting followed by
driving that simulates urban use of the
car; IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic
situations, weather conditions, driving
style, general state of the car, trim lev-
el/equipment/accessories, load, climate
control system, roof rack, and other sit-
uations that affect how the car moves
through the air may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those measured.
Fuel consumption according to the current European directive (litres / \
100 km)
Versions UrbanExtra-urban Combined
1.2 (Euro 4) 7,3 4,8 5,7
1.2 (Euro 5)7,2 4,4 5,4
1.2 (Euro 5 - Start&Stop)6,7 4,4 5,2
1.2 (ECO)6,6 4,3 5,1
1.4 (Euro 4)7,5 5,0 5,9
1.4 (Euro 5)7,4 4,7 5,7
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 4)6,2 3,5 4,5
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 5)5,5 3,5 4,2
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 5 - Start&Stop)5,2 3,5 4,1
1.3 Multijet 85HP (Euro 5)4,4 2,9 3,5
FUEL CONSUMPTION
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CO2EMISSIONS
The CO2emission figures in the table below refer to combined fuel consumption.
Versions CO2Emissions
according to the current European directive (g/km)
1.2 (Euro 4) 135
1.2 (Euro 5)126
1.2 (Euro 5 - Start&Stop)123
1.2 (ECO)119
1.4 (Euro 4)139
1.4 (Euro 5)132
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 4)119
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 5)112
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 5 - Start&Stop)108
1.3 Multijet 85HP (Euro 5) 90
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