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DEMANDING VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving or in the case of long term inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
position and wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always efficient and well
maintained, it is advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly (approximately
every 1000 km and every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
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CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
fig. 217 – 130 Multijet – 150 Multijet versions
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful, when
topping up not to
confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all
incompatible with one another
and could seriously damage the
vehicle.
1. Engine coolant fluid
2. Power steering fluid
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
fig. 216 - 115 Multijet versionsF0N0530m
F0N0100m
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Be careful, when
topping up not to
confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all
incompatible with one another
and could seriously damage the
vehicle.
1. Engine coolant fluid
2. Power steering fluid
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
fig. 218 – 180 Multijet Power versions
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
F0N0210m
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F0N0103mfig. 222 – 130 – 150 – 180 Multijet versions
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 222-223
The coolant level must be checked when the engine is
cold and must range between the MIN. and MAX.
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of 50%
demineralised water and 50% PARAFLU
UPof
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS through the filler neck A
until the level reaches MAX.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand distilled water
gives freeze protection up to –35°C.
When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh
weather conditions, we recommend using
a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand demineralised
water.
PARAFLUUPanti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPmay not be mixed with any other
types of fluids. If this accidentally occurs, do not
start the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
The engine cooling system is pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the cap with
another genuine one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the cap from the reservoir when the
engine is hot: danger of scalding.
WARNING
F0N0532mfig. 223 - 115 Multijet versions
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– jump starting ....................... 169
– maintenance ........................ 218
– recharging ............................ 202
– replacement ........................ 218
– tips for extending life ........ 219
Body (marking) ......................... 228
Body
– maintenance ........................ 224
– version code ....................... 229
Bonnet ........................................ 104
Brake Assist (emergency
braking assistance) ................. 110
Brakes
– fluid level .............................. 215
– technical specifications ...... 232
Bulb replacement ..................... 181
– bulb types ....................182-183
– external bulb
replacement ............................ 184
– general information ........... 181
– internal bulb replacement .. 193Cab glove compartment
(Capucine) ............................... 91
Carrying children safely .......... 130
Carrying children safely .......... 130
– “Universal Isofix” child
restraint assembly setup ...... 134
– child seats ............................ 130
– positioning of child seats on
seats ..............................133-136
Ceiling lights .............................. 76
– bulb replacement ....... 193-194
Central door
locking/unlocking system ..... 96
Chassis (marking) .................... 229
Checking the levels ................. 209
Checking the levels ................. 209
– brake fluid ............................ 215
– brake fluid ............................ 216
– engine coolant .................... 213
– engine oil ............................. 211ABS SYSTEM ............................ 108
ABS .............................................. 108
Accessories purchased
by the owner .......................... 121
Additional heater ..................... 60
Additional rear heating ........... 66
Additional independent
heater ....................................... 61
Additional rear air
conditioning ............................ 67
Air filter ..................................... 217
Arm rests.................................... 33
Ashtray ........................................ 88
ASR .............................................. 112
Automatic climate control ..... 54
Automatic headlight sensor
(dusk sensor) .......................... 70
Battery
– battery disconnection
function (disconnector) .... 80
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– washer fluid for
windscreen/rear
window/headlamps ............ 214
Cigar lighter .............................. 88
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................ 223
– engine compartment .......... 225
– front headlights .................... 225
– glasses ................................... 225
– interiors ............................... 225
– leather upholstery .............226
– paintwork ............................ 224
– plastic parts .......................... 226
– rubber tubes ....................... 221
– seats and fabric parts ........ 226
– windows ................................ 225
CO
2emissions........................... 268
Instrument panel .................... 14
Code card................................... 5
Compartment under front
passenger seat ........................ 86
Compartment under the seat .. 36
Controls .................................... 79Cruise Control (constant speed
regulation) ............................... 74
Cruise Control (constant speed
regulator) ................................ 74
Cup/can holder ........................ 87
Dashboard ................................ 3
Daytime lights
– bulb replacement ............... 186
– control ................................. 68
Dead lock (device) .................. 99
Desk/bookrest........................... 90
Dimensions ............................... 237
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 186
– control ................................. 68
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 186
– control................................... 74
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement ....... 187-189
– control ................................. 69Direction indicators
– control ................................. 69
– front bulb replacement ..... 187
– rear bulb replacement ...... 189
Door lock .................................. 81
Door pockets ........................... 86
Doors ......................................... 96
DPF (diesel particulate filter).... 124
DPF (diesel particulate filter).... 124
EBD system .............................. 108
Electric windows ...................... 103
Electrical power supply and fuel
cut off switch .......................... 82
Electrical/electronic devices
(installation) ............................ 121
Electronic alarm ....................... 10
Engine codes ............................. 228
Engine compartment
– bonnet opening/closing ..... 104
– checking the levels ............. 209
– washing.................................. 225
Engine coolant fluid
– checking the level ............... 214
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Fluids and lubricants
(quantity and products) 263-264
Fog lights
– alignment ............................. 108
– bulb replacement ............... 188
– control ................................. 79
Follow Me Home (device) ..... 70
Front air bags ............................ 137
Fuel consumption
– engine oil ............................. 212
– fuel ........................................ 266
Fuel flap ...................................... 124
Fuel level gauge ........................ 16
Fuel reserve .............................. 155
Fuel tank cap ............................. 123
Fuel
– consumption ....................... 264
– electricity supply and fuel
cut off switch........................ 82
– fuel cap ................................. 123
– fuel level gauge ................... 16
– saving .................................... 148
Fuses (if a fuse blows) .............195
– fuse list ................................. 198– fuses (if a fuse blows) ........ 195
– general information ........... 195
– location (fuse boxes) ......... 196
– users list ............................... 198
Gearbox
– using the manual gearbox ... 146
General warnings...................... 2
Glove compartment ................ 85
Handbrake ................................ 145
Handbrake lever ...................... 145
Hazard warning lights ............. 79
Head restraints ........................ 40
Headlight alignment
correction ............................... 107
Headlight washers
– control................................... 73
– maintenance ........................ 223
Headlights .................................. 107
– adjusting headlights
abroad .................................. 108
– beam orientation................. 107
– bulb replacement ............... 184 – temperature gauge ............ 16
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................ 16
Engine oil gauge ......................... 17
Engine oil
– checking the level ............... 211
– engine oil gauge .................. 17
– oil consumption ................. 214
– technical specifications ...... 264
Engine
– bonnet .................................. 104
– identification code ............. 229
– marking ................................ 228
– specifications ....................... 230
Environment (protecting) ...... 124
EOBD system ........................... 115
ESP system ................................ 110
External lights ........................... 68
Fiat CODE system .................. 4
Fix & Go automatic (quick tyre
repair kit) ................................ 176
Flashing the headlights ............ 69
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Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) .......................... 192
Official type approval for radio
frequency remote control .... 271
On-board instruments
(panel) ..............................14-15
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 16
– engine oil gauge .................. 17
– fuel level gauge..................... 16
– multifunction display ......... 18
– rev counter ......................... 15
– speedometer........................ 15
– trip computer ..................... 29
Paintwork
– identification plate ............. 228
– maintenance ........................ 224
Bodywork version ................. 229
Parking lights
– control ......................... 69-80
Parking sensors ........................ 116Passenger compartment
air vents ................................... 46
Performance ............................. 240
Pollen filter ................................ 217
Portable navigator socket ....... 91
Power socket ........................... 89
Preparation for “Isofix”
child seat ................................. 134
Pretensioners............................. 127
Protecting
the environment..................... 124
Quick tyre repair kit
“Fix & Go automatic” ........... 176
Radio .......................................... 119
Radio frequency
remote control:
official type approval ............. 269
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ..................................... 121
Rain sensor ............................... 73
Raising the vehicle ................... 203
Rear double swing door ......... 101Rear fog light
– bulb replacement ....... 189-191
– control ................................. 80
Rear partition ........................... 87
Rear view mirrors.................... 42
– defrosting/demisting .......... 44
– electric adjustment ............ 42
– external ................................ 42
– interior ................................. 42
Refrigerated compartment .... 84
– Speed block .......................... 96
Refuelling (quantity
and products) .................263-264
Refuelling the vehicle .............. 122
Rev counter .............................. 15
Reversing lights (bulb
replacement) .......................... 189
Rim Protector (tyres).............. 234
Rims
– reading rim markings ......... 235
Roof lights
– bulb replacement ....... 193-194
– control ................................. 76