137
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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Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen
and rear window
washer fluid Brake fluidLubricants
and greases
for drive
transmission
FIAT 9.55530- MZ6classification.
SAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant.
FIAT 9.55550-MZ3classification.
SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic lubricant.
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at high
temperatures. Consistency NLGI 1-2.
FIAT 9.55580classification.
Grease for constant velocity joints with low friction
coefficient. Consistency NLGI 0-1.
FIAT 9.55580classification.
Automatic transmission lubricant.
Exceeds “ATF DEXRON III” specifications.
FIAT 9.55550-AG2classification.
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems.
FIAT 9.55550- AG3classification.
Synthetic fluid, NHTSA no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01.
FIAT 9.55597classification.
Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethyl glycol with organic formula. Exceeds
the CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
FIAT 9.555323classification.
Mixture of spirits and surfactants.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-11 specifications.
FIAT 9.55522classification.Manual gearboxes
and differentials
Manual gearboxes
and differentials
Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Differential side
constant velocity joints
Hydraulic power
steering
Hydraulic power
steering
(for cold countries)
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Percentage of use:
50% water
50% PARAFLU
UP(❑)
To be used undiluted
or diluted in
windscreen/washer/
wiper systems
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference F002.F10
TUTELA CAR GEARTECH
Contractual Technical
Reference F704.C08
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference F701.C07
TUTELA GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference F001.C94
TUTELA GI/R
Contractual Technical
Reference F428.H04
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(●)
Contractual Technical
Reference F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35
Contractual Technical
Reference F201.D02 Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original lubricants Applications
for correct vehicle operation and fluids
(●) IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❑) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - \
Service EngineeringLargo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)Print no. 603.99.088 - 04/2012 - 2 Edition
Technical specifications .................................................... 155
Third brake light ........................................................................\
.. 119
Topping up the en gine oil ........................................................... 139
Towing the vehicle....................................................................... 130
Towing tra ilers........................................................................\
...... 104
Trailers ( towing)........................................................................\
... 104
Transmi ssion........................................................................\
.......... 159
Trip compu ter ........................................................................\
...... 42
Tyre pr essure........................................................................\
........ 164
Tyres - inflation pressure............................................................. 147-164
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- reading rim code................................................................... 163
- reading t yre code .................................................................. 161
- Rim pr otector........................................................................\
162
- snow ........................................................................\
.......... 99-163
- spare wheel........................................................................\
.... 161
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
Using the gearbox .................................................................. 99
Vehicle inact ivity ..................................................................... 105
Vehicle lift ing ........................................................................\
... 128-129
Vehicle maintenance ........................................................ 133
Ventilati on ........................................................................\
........ 56-58
Warning lights and messages ................................................ 45
Warning lights and messages ..................................................... 45
Weight s ........................................................................\
.................. 167
Wheel geom etry ........................................................................\
. 161
Wheels - chang ing ........................................................... 109-110-111-112
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
- wheel trim........................................................................\
...... 161
Window clea ning ........................................................................\
. 62
Windows - clea ning ........................................................................\
............ 62
- elect ric........................................................................\
............. 70
- manua l ........................................................................\
............. 70
- rear window ........................................................................\
... 77
Windscreen washer fluid level................................................... 141
Windscreen washer - contro l ......................................................................\
............. 62
- fluid le vel ........................................................................\
........ 141
Windscreen wiper - blade repla cement................................................................. 149
- contro l ........................................................................\
............. 62
- nozzle s ........................................................................\
............. 150
- smart w ashing........................................................................\
62
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