Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indi-
cators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passen-
ger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warn-
ing lights, etc.).
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if
necessary.
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (*)
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Replace spark plugs.
Replace air filter cartridge.
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
Change the automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) at 96 kkm or 48
months if using your vehicle for any of
the following: city driving, short (less
than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys,
or frequent trailer or caravan towing
The oil and oil filter replacement must
be carried out when indicated by a
warning light or message on the in-
strument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
Periodic Checks
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
Power Steering Fluid;
windshield washer fluid level; power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and
condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If 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 pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Check engine management system operation (via di-
agnostic socket).
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Replace fuel filter (diesel version).
Replace accessory drive belt/s.
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*).
Replace air filter cartridge.
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
(*) Regardless of the distance cov-
ered, the timing belt must be changed
every 4 years for particularly de-
manding use (cold climates, city driv-
ing, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
(**) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months. Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
Power Steering Fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and
condition; operation of lighting system (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level.
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Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . .308
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 50
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . .51
Airbag Light . . . . . . .49, 53, 66, 172
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .52
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . .47, 48, 49, 50
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 48, 50
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . .306
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . .222, 307
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone . . . .220
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . .306, 307
Air Conditioning System . . .215, 306
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . .248
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . .15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . .8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . .310, 311, 327 Disposal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . .170
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145, 147
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . .26
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . .77
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .22
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . .124
Automatic Oil Change Indicator . .184
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . .315
Automatic Transmission . . .232, 314,
315
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . .315
Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . .314
Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . .26
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Saving Feature (Protection) . .125Belts, Seat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Blind Spot Monitoring . . . . . . . . . .80
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . .308
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . .244
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .173
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . .233
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .324
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 323
Calibration, Compass . . . . .178, 187
Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .240
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . .65
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . .154
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . .154
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . .155
342
Tilt Steering Column. . . . . . . . . .130
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 247
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . .251
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . .249
General Information . . . . . . .247
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . .248
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . .283, 286
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .258
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Pressure Warning Light . . . . .170
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .247, 253
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . .251
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . .253
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . .273
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Disabled Vehicle
. . . . . . . . . .295
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . .244
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . .277
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Minimum Requirements . . . . .273
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . .273
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . .273
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Automatic . . . . . . . . . .232, 314
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . .251
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Turbo Cool Down . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Turn Signals . . . .126, 168, 324, 325 UCI Connector
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . .84
Umbrella Holder . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Variance, Compass . . . . . . .176, 187
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . .8
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . .222, 323
Voice Recognition System (VR) . . .103
Wait to Start Light . . . . . . . . . . .182
Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . .282
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . .8
Washer Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Washers, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . .159
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . .238
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .316
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . .316
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