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REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an original spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for main-
tenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic
devices may cause severe damage to your
vehicle. Go to a Fiat Dealership if you want
to install accessories (anti-theft device, mobile
phone, etc.): they will suggest the most suitable de-
vices and advise you if a higher-capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that can be
very harmful to the environment. It is ad-
visable to have the battery changed by a Fi-
at Dealership, where it will be disposed of proper-
ly and in accordance with the law.
If the vehicle must remain unused for a long
time at very low temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm place to
avoid freezing.
If you have to perform any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
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RUBBER TUBES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are con-
cerned, stick closely to the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” in
this section.
Ozone, high temperatures and a prolonged lack of fluid
in the system may cause hardening and cracking of the
tubes, which could result in leaks. Careful inspections are
therefore necessary.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
(for versions/markets where provided)
BLADES
Regularly clean the rubber part using appropriate
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is recom-
mended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or worn.
In any event, it is advisable to replace them approximate-
ly once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of dam-
age to the blades:
❒ make sure that the rubber part is not frozen to the wind-
screen in sub-zero temperatures. Use an antifreeze
product to release it if required;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in addition to pro-
tecting the blades, this prevents the electric motor from
overheating;
❒ do not operate the windscreen and the rear window
wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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For diesel engines, in the event of an emergency in which the original p\
roducts are not available, lubricants with at least ACEA C2
performance are acceptable; however, in this case optimum engine perform\
ance is not guaranteed and the lubricants should be
replaced with recommended products as soon as possible at a Fiat Dealers\
hip.
The use of products with lower specifications than ACEA C2 could cause d\
amage to the engine not covered by the warranty.
When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions req\
uest from Fiat Dealership the appropriate product of the PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS. Lubricants for
diesel engines
As per the
Scheduled
Servicing Plan
As per
Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Lubricants for
petrol engines
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
SPECIFICATIONS AND RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Use
Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Lubricants and fluids Intervalfor correct vehicle operation originalreplacement
SELENIA K P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F603.C07
SELENIA WR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference No. 510.D07
SAE 5W-40 grade fully synthetic lubricant
classification FIAT
9.55535-S2.
SAE 5W-30 synthetic lubricant,
classification FIAT 9.55535- S1
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9. Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption (on average up to +30%). If the temperature outside is not
too extreme, try and use the air vents.
Driving style
1. After starting the engine you should drive away im-
mediately and slowly, avoiding high revs. Do not warm
up the engine at low or high revs when the vehicle is
stationary; this causes the engine to warm up more
slowly, thereby increasing fuel consumption, emissions
and mechanical component wear.
2. Avoid pointless actions such as revving up when at
traffic lights or before stopping the engine. The latter
action, like double-declutching, is unnecessary and caus-
es increased fuel consumption and pollution.
3. Gear selection: select a high gear as soon as possible
(taking into account normal engine operation and traf-
fic conditions) without pushing the engine to high revs
during the intermediate gears. Using low gears at high
revs to get excellent acceleration increases fuel con-
sumption, harmful emissions and engine wear.
PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR REDUCING FUEL
CONSUMPTION AND HARMFUL EMISSIONS
Vehicle condition
1. Have checks and
servicingcarried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled servicing plan”.
2. Check tyre pressure regularly, at least once every four
weeks. Excessively low pressures will increase con-
sumption because rolling resistance will be higher. In
these conditions, the tyre will wear and performance
will decay faster.
3. Use snow tyres only when the weather conditions
make them absolutely necessary. They increase con-
sumption and noise.
4. Do not travel with a heavy load: the weight of the
vehicle (especially when driving in town) and its trim
greatly affect fuel consumption and stability.
5. Remove roof racks or ski racks after use. These ac-
cessories reduce the vehicle’s aerodynamic penetra-
tion and have a negative effect on fuel consumption.
6. It is better to use a trailer to transport particularly bulky objects.
7. Use the vehicle’s air vents if possible: travelling with the windows open impairs aerodynamics.
8. Use electrical devices only for the amount of time needed. The heated rear window, auxiliary headlights,
windscreen wipers and fan heater use up a consider-
able amount of current, causing increased fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
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INDEXRemote control ......................... 6
– additional remote controls 8
– battery replacement .............7
– official approvals 261-262-263
– remote door opening/ closing...................................... 6
– tailgate op ening .................... 7
Replacing fuses – fuse location (control units) ...........182-184
– general information and warnings .................... 181
– list ............................... 183-185
Replacing the battery of the key with remote
control ....................................... 6
Rev coun ter ............................. 12
Rev coun ter ............................. 12
Reverse light – bulb replace ment ............ 175 Reverse light
– bulb replace ment ............ 175
Rim protector (tyres) .......... 227
Roof bar atta chments ............ 94
Roof rack/ski rack bars (capability) ............................... 94
Roof rack/ski rack bars (capability) ............................... 94
Rubber hoses ......................... 211
S afety ...................................... 115
Saving fuel ............................... 137
SBR system ............................. 117
Scheduled servicing plan ........................ 192-194-196
Scrappage ............................... 260
Seat adjustment ....................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ....... 117 – load limiters ..................... 118 Seat belts
................................. 115
– carrying children safely .. 120
– general warnings ............. 118
– load limiters ..................... 118
– maintenance ..................... 120
– pretensioners ................... 117
– SBR system ....................... 117
– using the seat belts ......... 115
Seat heating .............................. 32
Servicing and maintenance .. 199 – checking fluid levels .................. 199-200-201
– heavy use of the vehicle ...198
– precautions and warnings .....................191
– regular ins pections ...........198
– scheduled servicing plan ................... 192-193-194-
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