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HEAV Y USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following con-
ditions:
❒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.
❒ check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top up:
❒ engine coolant fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒ windscreen washer level;
❒ tyre pressure and conditions.
❒ operation of lighting system (headlights, direction in-
dicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒ operation of windscreen washer/wipers system and po-
sitioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper blades
(for versions/markets where provided);
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every
3,000 km.
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fig. 180 – 1.4 95 CV versions F0V0076m
CHECKING LEVELS
A. Engine oil filler
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine coolant
D. Windscreen washer fluid
E. Brake fluid
F. Battery
G. Power steering fluid
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: flammable gases
and vapours may be present.
Fire hazard.
WARNING
When topping up, be
careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are all mutually incompati-
ble and may severely damage
your vehicle.
fig. 181 – 1.4 T-JET versionsF0V0390m
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fig. 183 – 1.3 Multijet version with DPFF0V0189m
A. Engine oil filler
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine coolant
D. Windscreen washer fluid
E. Brake fluid
F. Battery
G. Power steering fluid
fig. 182 – 1.3 Multijet versions without DPFF0V0187m
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fig. 184 – 1.6 Multijet versionF0V0190m
fig. 185 – 2.0 Multijet versions
A. Engine oil filler
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine coolant
D. Windscreen washer fluid
E. Brake fluid
F. Battery
G. Power steering fluid
F0V0160m
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ENGINE OIL fig. 180-181-182-183-184-185
Check the oil level a few minutes after stopping the engine
(about 5 minutes) with the vehicle parked on level ground.
The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick B.
The gap between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds
to about one litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN line, add oil through
the filler A until it reaches the MAX line.
The oil level should never exceed the MAX line.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is usually 400 grams
every 1,000 km.
The engine needs to run in when the vehicle is new, and
therefore the engine oil consumption can only be consid-
ered stabilised after the first 5,000 – 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT Oil consumption depends on driving style
and conditions of use of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the en-
gine turn over for a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after turning it off before you check the level.
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Be very careful working in the engine com-
partment when the engine is hot: you may
get burned. Remember that the fan may start up
if the engine is hot: this could injure you. Make
sure that scarves, ties and other items of loose-fit-
ting clothing do not get caught up in moving com-
ponents.
WARNING
Do not add oil with different characteris-
tics from those of the existing engine oil.
The used engine oil and the replaced oil fil-
ter contain substances that are harmful to
the environment. It is advisable to have oil
and filters changed by a Fiat Dealership, where they
will be disposed of properly and in accordance with
the law.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
fig. 180-181-182-183-184-185
Check that oil level with the vehicle on flat ground and en-
gine cold is included between the MIN and MAX refer-
ences on the reservoir body.
The level may go over the MAX line when the oil is hot.
If topping up is required, make sure the oil you use has the
same specifications as that already in the system.Power steering fluid consumption is very
low. If the fluid needs topping up a short
time after the last top-up, have the system
checked by a Fiat Dealership to ensure there are no
leaks.
Do not push the power steering all the way
for longer than eight seconds with the en-
gine running because it will cause noise and
risk damaging the system.
Because it is flammable, do not allow the
power steering fluid to come into contact
with hot parts of the engine.
WARNING
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INDEXBrake fluid– checking levels and topping up ................. 203
– specifications .................... 248
Brake lights – bulb replace ment.............. 176
Brakes – brake fluid (type) ..... 246-248
– checking levels and topping up ................. 203
– handbrake .......................... 135
– technical specifications .... 225
Bulbs – bulb types ................. 170-171
– general information on replace ment ............... 169
C apability for Isofix
child seat .............................. 125 Capacities
– technical data (quantities) ........................ 246
Carrying children .................. 120
Carrying children safely ....... 125 – Isofix child seat capability .............................125
Catalytic converter .............. 113
Central lo cking ........................ 77
Changing a wheel .................. 156
– general information and warnings .................... 156
– tyre and wheel types ....... 228
– tyre inflation pressure .... 229
Changing bulbs – bulb types ......................... 170
– exterior ............................. 172
– general information ........ 169
– interio r .............................. 178 Checking le
vels ...................... 199
– brake fluid ......................... 204
– engine c oolant ................. 203
– engine oil ........................... 202
– windscreen/rearscreen/ headlamp washer fluid ... 203
Child safety device .................. 80
Child seats .............................. 120
– capability for Isofix child seat ..................................... 125
– suitability for using child seats .................124-127
Cigar ligh ter ............................. 58
Cleaning and maintenance – body .................................... 214
– engine compartment ...... 216
– fabric seats ........................ 217
– interio rs ............................ 216
– leather upho lstery ........... 217
– plastic parts ....................... 217
– windows .............................. 61