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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
❒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 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 carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of side locks, bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages;
❒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.
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BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A
periodic check carried out at a Fiat Dealership
is, however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another
genuine battery with the same specifications. Follow
the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery pole;
❒Completely tighten the battery terminals.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
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BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation
due to corrosion of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to your
Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For example, in
highly polluted areas, or if the roads are spread
with salt, it is advisable to wash the car more
frequently.To correctly wash the car, proceed as follows:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage
to it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash
the car, keep a distance of at least 40 cm from
the bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
It should be remembered that the build up
of water can damage the car over a period of time;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames, bonnet,
headlight frames etc.) with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. The car should
not be taken to a closed area immediately, but
left outside so that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun
or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of
the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the car.
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BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
This is applied inside the bonnet (left side) and bears
the following data fig. 160:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
CHASSIS MARKING
This is located on the right side of the luggage
compartment floor and gives the following
identification data:
❒type of vehicle;
❒chassis serial number.ENGINE MARKING
This is stamped on the cylinder block and gives the
model and the chassis serial number.
fig. 160
F0W0030
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INDEX
A
BS ............................................. 72
ABS (system) ............................. 72
Air Bag
– Deactivation of
passenger front air bag
and side bag ........................ 117
– side bag ................................ 117
– window bag ......................... 118
Air Bags ..................................... 115
Air cleaner ................................ 189
Ashtray ....................................... 54
ASR system................................ 75
ASR (system) ............................. 75
Automatic climate control ..... 37
– controls ................................. 37
– maintenance ......................... 43
B
attery...................................... 190
– advice for extending
lifetime ................................. 190
– replacement ........................ 190
Battery (recharging) ............... 171Bodywork
– bodywork codes ................ 202
– maintenance ........................ 196
– protection against
atmospheric agents ........... 195
– warranty .............................. 196
Bodywork versions ................. 202
Bonnet ........................................ 68
Brake (mechanical wear
detection system) ................. 191
Brakes
– brake fluid level .................. 188
– specifications ...................... 206
bulb replacement ............ 158-160
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ..................... 157
– interior lights ...................... 162
Bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) .......... 154
– general instructions........... 154
– types of bulbs ..................... 155
C
ar dimensions ....................... 215
Carrying children safely ......... 107
– Carrying children safely.... 107
– child seats ............................ 114Central air diffusers ................. 31
Changing a wheel .................... 144
Checking levels ...............................
183-184-185-186
Children (safe transport)
– "Isofix" child seat setup .... 112
Child seats (compliance for
use) ........................................... 111
City Brake Control -
"Collision Mitigation"
System ....................................... 83
CITY function ........................... 90
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................ 195
– car interior .......................... 198
– engine compartment ........ 197
– front headlights .................. 197
– Plastic and coated parts ... 198
– seats...................................... 198
– windows............................... 197
Climate control ........................ 31
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers........................... 32
Climatic comfort ...................... 32
Clutch ........................................ 206
CO2 emissions ........................ 226
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