SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The digital gauge A fig. 4 shows the amount of fuel in
the tank.
The
warning light fig. 4 switches on to indicate
that 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty:
possible gaps in fuel delivery could damage
the catalytic converter.ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The digital indicator B fig. 4 shows the temperature
of the engine coolant and starts supplying indications
when the coolant temperature exceeds 50°C approx.
The first segment is always on to show that the
system is operating correctly.
The warning light
fig. 4 may switch on (together
with a message on the display) to indicate that
the coolant temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 4
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❒use of the car for short drives, in which the engine
does not have time to reach its regular operating
temperature;
❒repeated interruption of the regeneration process,
signalled by the DPF warning light switching on.
WARNING
If the warning light switches on, the
deteriorated engine oil must be changed
as soon as possible, and never more than 500
km from the first time that the warning light
switches on. Failure to observe the above may
result in severe damage to the engine and
invalidate the warranty. Remember that the
operation of this warning light is not related to
the amount of oil in the engine.Therefore,
never top up with oil when the light starts
flashing.EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (red)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
with a message on the display and a symbol on
the display) when the engine is overheated.If the warning light comes on when driving, proceed
as follows:
❒when driving normally:stop the car, stop the
engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. If it is, wait
for a few minutes for the engine to cool down
then slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with
coolant and check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks. Also check visually for any
fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warning light
should switch on again, contact a Fiat Dealership;
❒if the car is used under demanding
conditions(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully
loaded): slow down and, if the light stays on, stop
the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to further favour
the coolant circulation. Then stop the engine.
Check the correct liquid level as described above.
IMPORTANT On demanding routes, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a
few minutes before stopping it.
FUEL RESERVE - LIMITED RANGE
(amber)
This warning light comes on when about 5 to 7 litres
of fuel are left in the tank. When the remaining
range is lower than approx. 50 km (or equivalent
value in miles), on some versions, the display will
show a warning message.
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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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ENGINE OIL
Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after
the engine has stopped, with the vehicle parked
on level ground.
For 1.2 8V 69 HP and 1.3 16V MultiJet
versionsfig. 152 fig. 153
Remove the engine oil dipstick B, clean it with a
cloth that does not leave any trace and reinsert it.
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and check that
the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick.
The range between the MIN and MAX marks
corresponds to about 1 litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN mark, add oil
through the filler A until it reaches the MAX mark.
The oil level should never exceed the MAX
mark.
For 0.9 TwinAir 65 HP fig. 150 and 0.9 TwinAir
85 HP versions fig. 151
The engine oil dipstick B is integral with plug A.
Loosen the plug, clean the dipstick with a cloth that
does not leave traces, reinsert the dipstick and
re-tighten the plug. Extract the plug again and check
that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick.Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is
approximately 400 grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of usage for the vehicle, the
engine is bedding in, therefore the engine oil
consumption may settle down only after the first
5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the
engine run for a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after switching it off before checking the level.
Do not add oil with characteristics that
are different from those of the oil
currently in the engine.Used engine oil and filter contain harmful
substances for the environment .To change
the oil and filters, we advise you to
contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
The coolant level must be checked when the engine
is cold and must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is too low, undo reservoir cap C (see
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
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Conditions of use ................... 127
Control panel and
instruments.............................. 4
Controls ..................................... 51D
aytime running lights
(DRL)
– "Daytime Running
Lights".................................... 45
Diesel filter ............................... 189
Dipped beam headlights
– control................................... 45
Dipped headlights
– control................................... 45
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement ............... 158
– control................................... 46
Display ........................................ 7
– Control buttons .................. 8
Doors.......................................... 58
– door locking/unlocking ...... 58
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter)......................................... 98
DPF filter .................................... 98
Driving style ............................. 126DRL (Daytime Running
Lights) ....................................... 45
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ................................... 90
Dualdrive electric power
steering ..................................... 90
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ................................... 90
E
lectric windows ..................... 62
Engine codes ............................ 202
Engine compartment
– checking fluid levels........... 182
– opening/closing .................... 68
– washing ................................ 197
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................. 6
Engine
– Engine cooling system
fluid level.............................. 187
– identification codes ........... 202
– marking ................................ 201
– technical specifications ..... 204
Engine oil
– consumption ....................... 187
– level check ........................... 187
– specifications ...................... 222Environment protection ......... 98
EOBD system............................ 87
EOBD (system)......................... 87
ESC system ................................ 74
ESC (system) ............................. 74
Exterior lights ........................... 45
Extinguisher ............................... 55
Fiat CODE (system) ............... 18
Fiat CODE system ................... 18
Filling the tank........................... 95
Fitting "Universal" child
seat ........................................... 108
FIX&GO automatic kit .......... 149
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ....................... 222
Fog lights ................................... 158
Follow me home (device) ....... 46
Front
– Air Bags................................ 115
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ............... 162
– control................................... 49
Fuel consumption.................... 225
Fuel level gauge ......................... 6
Fuel reserve .............................. 219
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Manual window winders ......... 62
Mechanical Brake Assist ......... 73
Menu items ................................ 10
MSR system ............................... 73
MSR (system) ............................ 73
Multifunction display................ 7N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement ............... 161
O
n-board instruments
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 6
– Fuel level gauge ................... 6
– multifunction display .......... 4
– On-board instruments....... 4
– rev counter........................... 6
– Speedometer ....................... 6
P
arking ...................................... 124
Parking lights ............................. 46
Parking sensors ......................... 88
Passenger side glove
compartment .......................... 53
Performance (top speed) ...... 217
Plugs (type) ............................... 204Pollen filter ............................... 189
Power socket............................. 54
Preparation to install a
portable navigation
system ....................................... 93
Pretensioners ........................... 103
Protecting the
environment ............................ 98
R
aising the car......................... 172
Rear fog lights .......................... 161
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement ............... 164
Rear view mirrors .................... 29
Rear window washer jets ...... 195
Rear window washer ............... 48
– rear window washer
fluid level.............................. 188
Rear window wiper.................. 48
– blade replacement ............. 194
– blades.................................... 193
– level check .. 183-184-185-186
Refuelling
– capacities table ................... 219
Refuelling the car................. 94-95
Replacing fuses ......................... 165Rev counter ............................... 6
Rim protector .......................... 214
Rims
– wheels and tyres ................ 192
Roof lights
– front roof light..................... 49
– luggage compartment
roof light ............................... 50
Roof rack/ski rack .................... 70
Safety .......................................... 99
– carrying children safely ..... 107
– "Isofix" child seat
(fitting) ................................. 112
– seat belts............................... 99
Saving fuel ................................. 126
SBR system ............................... 101
Scheduled Servicing Plan ....... 176
Seat belts
– load limiters ........................ 104
– maintenance ........................ 106
– pretensioners...................... 103
– SBR system ......................... 101
– using the seat belts............. 99
Seats ............................................ 23
– Adjusting the seats ............. 23
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