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5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap intoplace.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer and the rear window washer
share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is
located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check
the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few
seconds to flush out the residual water. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.(fig. 179)1 — Wiper Arm
2 — Pivot Cap
(fig. 180)1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Blade Pivot Pin
3 — Wiper Arm
4 — Wiper Blade Holder
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Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance,
the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser
for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean
by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle
rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the con-
nection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire
system for leaks.
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable
amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable
cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose
of the old engine coolant (antifreeze) solution.
Selection Of Coolant – Gasoline Engine
Use only the manufacturer's recommended coolant.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Technical Specifications” for further information.

Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze)
other than specified engine coolant (an-
tifreeze), may result in engine damage
and may decrease corrosion protection. If a non-
specified engine coolant (antifreeze) is intro-
duced into the cooling system in an emergency, it
should be replaced with the specified engine cool-
ant (antifreeze) as soon as possible.
 Do not use plain water alone or alcohol-based
engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use
additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as
they may not be compatible with the radiator
engine coolant (antifreeze) and may plug the
radiator.
 This vehicle has not been designed for use with
Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine
coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
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Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing sur-
faces.
WARNING!
 Th
e warning words “DO NOT OPEN
HOT” on the cooling system pressure
cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine
coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is over-
heated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system.To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
 Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result .
Disposal Of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regu-
lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with
your local authorities to determine the disposal rules
for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine
coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a
physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills im-
mediately.
Coolant Level
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there
is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking
for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise
your service attendant of this. As long as the engine
operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When
additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper
level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not
overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor com-
ing from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant
to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows
no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may
be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
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 Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
 Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in thecoolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also
be protected against freezing.
 If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop
when the engine cools, the cooling system should be
pressure tested for leaks.
 Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
 Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
 Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Win- ter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs
may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake fail-
ure
and possibly an accident . Driving
with your foot resting or riding on the brake
pedal can result in abnormally high brake tem-
peratures, excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage.You would not have your full brak-
ing capacity in an emergency.Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the “Brake Warning Light” indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when
performing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir.
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Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads
wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are
replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Technical Specifications” for further information.
WARNING!
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e only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lu-
bricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Technical Speci-
fications” for further information. Using the
wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage
your brake system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake fluid for your
vehicle is also identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir.
(Continued)(Continued)
 To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all
times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling
point . This may cause it to boil unexpectedly
during hard or prolonged braking, resulting in
sudden brake failure. This could result in a acci-
dent .
 Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result
in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should
be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
 Do not allow petroleum based fluid to con-
taminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing partial or complete
brake failure.This could result in an accident .
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended transmis-
sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
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Parts” in “Technical Specifications” for further informa-
tion. It is important to maintain the transmission fluid
at the correct level using the recommended fluid. No
chemical flushes should be used in any transmission;
only the approved lubricant should be used.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the
transmission. The only exception to this policy is the
use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid
using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect
seals.
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can dam-
age your transmission components. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fluid Level Check – Six-Speed Automatic
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore
the transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized
dealer can check your transmission fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you notice fluid leakage or
transmission malfunction, visit your authorized dealer
immediately to have the transmission fluid level
checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid
level can cause severe transmission damage.
Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmis-
sion is disassembled for any reason.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspect manual transmission for leakage at each
oil change. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the
proper fluid level.
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CONTENTS
About Your Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118, 207
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . .119, 120, 243
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187, 194
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Airbag Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193, 196, 199, 239
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189, 192, 194
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . .190, 192, 194
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . .296
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 298
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297, 298
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 297
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241, 317
Alarm (Security Alarm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 244
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . .304, 305, 327 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119, 120
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120, 121, 243
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . .15
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211, 308
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213, 217
Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) . . . . . . . . . .94
Auxiliary Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Back-Up Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . . .13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 199
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Booster Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118, 307
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118, 307
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119, 120
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
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Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .202
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264, 265
Bulbs, Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 264
Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291, 293, 296
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Rollaway Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Tri-Fold Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cargo Tie-Downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Cargo (Vehicle Loading). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Child Booster Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177, 181, 183, 185
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 185 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Cleaning
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Computer, Trip/Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connector UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . . .162
Conserving Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304, 306
Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .304, 305, 327, 328
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Cupholders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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