PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and restore the
following if necessary:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of window washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf you use the car 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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REFUELLING
1.4 Turbo Petrol 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
Recommended fuels and
original lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 60 - 60 -
Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON (EN 228 specification)
including a reserve of 8 - 10 - 8 - 10 -
Engine cooling system (with climate
control)5,7 5,0 5,7 5,050-50 mixture of demineralised
water and PARAFLU
UP(*)
Engine sump 2,75 2,3 3,1 2,6
SELENIA StAR P.E.
Engine sump and filter 3,1 2,6 3,5 2,9
Gearbox casing/differential 1,87 1,6 1,87 1,6TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
antilock brakes0,83 0,78 0,83 0,78 TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(**)
2,8 (4,6) 2,5 (4,1) 2,8 (4,6) 2,5 (4,1)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60%
UPand 40% demineralised water is recommended.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers
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1750 Turbo Petrol
Recommended fuels and original
lubricants
litres kg
Fuel tank 60 -
Unleaded petrol not less than 95 RON
(EN 228 specification)
including a reserve of 8 - 10 -
Engine cooling system (with climate control) 6,4 5,750-50 mixture of demineralised water and
PARAFLU
UP(*)
Engine sump 5,0 4,25
SELENIA SPORT POWER
Engine sump and filter 5,1 4,35
Gearbox casing/differential 1,87 1,6 TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS antilock brakes 0,83 0,78 TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen/rear window/headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(**)
2,8 (4,6) 2,5 (4,1)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60%
UPand 40% demineralised water is recommended.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers
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1.6 JTD
M
2.0 JTD
M
Recommended fuels and
original lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 60 - 60 -
Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN 590 specification)
including a reserve of 8 - 10 - 8 - 10 -
Engine cooling system
(with climate control)6,8 6,0 6,7 5,950-50 mixture of demineralised
water and PARAFLU
UP(**)
Engine sump 4,0 3,4 4,0 3,4
SELENIA WR P.E.
Engine sump and filter 4,2 3,5 4,2 3,5
Gearbox casing/differential 1,87 1,6 1,87 1,6TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
antilock brakes0,83 0,78 0,83 0,78 TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid reservoir
(*)
2,8 (4,6) 2,5 (4,1) 2,8 (4,6) 2,5 (4,1)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(**) For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60%
UPand 40% demineralised water is recommended.
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UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use
of the carGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants and
greases for drive
transmission
systemSAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant.
FIAT Classification 9.55550-MZ6.TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F002.F10Gearboxes and
differentials
(mechanical)
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at high
temperatures. NL.G.I. 1-2 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant velocity joints with low friction
coefficient. NL.GI. 0-1 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F701.C07Differential side constant
velocity joints
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid for brake and clutch systems. Exceeds
specifications: FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J1704.
FIAT 9.55597 ClassificationTUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F001.A93Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
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Rear window washer jets ...................... 197
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ......... 191
Rear window washer/wiper .................. 67
Rear Window Wiper
– blade replacement ........................... 197
– blades ............................................ 195
Reconfigurable multifunction display ...... 19
Refuelling ............................................ 224
Refuelling the car ................................. 112
Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector ....................................... 217
Roof lights ........................................... 70
– Courtesy lights ................................ 71
– Front roof light ................................ 70
– Glove compartment light .................. 72
– Luggage compartment roof light ....... 72
– Rear roof light ................................. 71
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 94Safe Lock device ................................. 36
Saving fuel .......................................... 137
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ............ 116
Scheduled Servicing Plan ...................... 178
Seat belts............................................. 115
– Use ................................................ 115Seats ................................................... 41
– Front seats ...................................... 41
Setup menu ......................................... 21
Side airbags (Side Bags - Window
Bags) ................................................ 131
Side bags (front side airbags) ............... 131
Side lights/brake lights ......................... 159
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Side lights/dipped beam headlights ...... 63
Ski compartment .................................. 78
“Smart Bag” system
(Multistage front airbags) ................... 129Snow chains....................................... 140
Snow tyres ........................................... 140
Speedometer (speed indicator) .............. 6
Starting the engine ............................... 134
Starting the engine ............................... 142
– Bump starting.................................. 143
– Jump starting .................................. 142
Start&Stop system ................................ 103
Steering lock ........................................ 40
Steering system .................................... 214
Steering wheel ..................................... 45
Storage compartments .......................... 76Storing the car ..................................... 141
Sun visors ............................................ 80
Suspension .......................................... 213
Symbols .............................................. 32
Technical specifications ....................... 202
The keys .............................................. 33
– Code Card...................................... 33
– Key without remote control ............... 34
– Key with remote control.................... 34
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement............................. 161
Towing the car ..................................... 175
– Attaching the tow hook .................... 175
Towing trailers ..................................... 139
– Installing a tow hook........................ 139
Transmission ........................................ 211
TRIP button .......................................... 31
Trip Computer ...................................... 29
Ty r e s
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 149
– inflation pressure ............................. 219
– reading the tyre code....................... 215
– Rim Protector tyres ........................... 217
– snow tyres ...................................... 218
– tyres provided ................................. 218
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