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Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Check gearbox oil level●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Replace fuel filter cartridge●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●
Replace engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(1) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●(1) If the car is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 12 months.
(2)The actual oil and oil filter replacement interval depends on the car usage conditions and is indicated by a warning light or
message on the instrument panel, or in any case every 24 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check
and, if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required,
the engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the
following 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 speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than indicated in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versionsA. Engine oil plug/filler B. Engine oil dipstick C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Battery
F
E
CD
B
A
fig. 162
L0F0089
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1.2 8V 69 HP versionsA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Batteryfig. 163
L0F0050
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1.3 16V MultiJet versionsA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Battery
E
A
CD
B
F
fig. 164
L0F0090
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BRAKE FLUID
Check that the liquid is at the maximum level (the
fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the
MAX mark). If the fluid level in the tank is too
low, undo reservoir cap E (see previous pages) and
add the fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
NoteCarefully clean the cap of the reservoir E
and the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap, make sure that no dirt gets
into the reservoir.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with
integrated filter with mesh equal to or lower than
0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it
absorbs moisture). For this reason, if the car
is mainly used in areas with a high degree
of atmospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than specified
in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact
with painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. If contact accidentally
occurs, immediately wash the affected areas
with water and a neutral detergent, and
then rinse thoroughly with water. Call
a doctor immediately if swallowed.
WARNING
The symbol
on the container
indicates a synthetic brake fluid,
distinguishing it from the mineral kind.
Using a mineral-type fluid will damage the
special rubber seals of the braking system
beyond repair.
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BRAKESVersions Front service brakes Rear service brakes Parking brake
0.9 TwinAir 85 HPSelf-ventilated discDrum, self-centring shoes
with control cylinder for
each wheel
Controlled by hand lever,
acting on the rear brakes 1.2 8V 69 HPDiscDrum, self-centring shoes
with control cylinder for
each wheel
1.3 16V MultiJetSelf-ventilated discDrum, self-centring shoes
with control cylinder for
each wheelIMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking
efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
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WEIGHTS AND LOADSVersions 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP 1.2 8V 69 HP 1.3 16V MultiJet
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel
tank filled to 90% and without
optional equipment) (kg):975 965 1050
Payload including the driver (kg):(*)
480 (4-seater) / 535
(5-seater)480 (4-seater) / 535
(5-seater)480 (4-seater) / 535
(5-seater)
Maximum permitted loads (kg)
(**)
800 780 870 – front axle:
– rear axle: 810 810 810
– total:1455 (4-seater) / 1510
(5-seater)1445 (4-seater) / 1500
(5-seater)1530 (4-seater) / 1585
(5-seater)
Towable loads (kg)
750 750 1000 – braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer: 400 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 55 55 55
Maximum load on the tow hook
(braked trailer) (kg):60 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload
with respect to the maximum permitted load.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load carrying
platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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