MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
DIESEL ENGINE
To help you have the best driving experience possible,
the manufacturer has identified the specific vehicle
maintenance service intervals that are required to keep
your vehicle operating properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these maintenance
intervals be performed at your selling dealer. The tech-
nicians at your dealership know your vehicle best, and
have access to factory trained information, genuine FIAT
parts, and specially designed electronic and mechanical
tools that can help prevent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be performed
as indicated in this section.
The vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec-
onds after a single chime has sounded to indicate thenext scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press
and release the Menu button.
NOTE:
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 24 months.
• Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular
wear.
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
Thousands Of Kilometers
30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Change engine oil and oil cartridge (or at
least every 24 months) (*) (**).
Check tire condition/wear and adjust
pressure if required. ••••••
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Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
INTERVENTION REGENERATION
STRATEGY – 2.0L DIESEL ENGINE
This vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art engine
and exhaust system containing a diesel particulate
filter. The engine and exhaust after-treatment system
work together to meet the Emission standards. The
system manages engine combustion to allow the ex-
haust system’s catalyst to trap and burn Particulate
Matter (PM) pollutants with no input or interaction on
your part.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the
vehicle is damaged, have a competent technician in-
spect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body
areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi-
tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could
permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger com-
partment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change.
Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
contain car
bon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust
Gas” in “Safety” for further information.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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Knee Bolster.............................216
Lane Change and Turn Signals ..................88
Lane Change Assist .........................88
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................188
Latches .................................228
Hood ...............................131
Latch Plate ..............................189
Lead Free Gasoline .........................358
Leaks, Fluid ..............................228
Leveling, Headlight ..........................90
LifeofTires..............................355
Liftgate.................................125
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................94
Light Bulbs ...........................228, 291
Lights ...............................86, 228
Airbag .....................221, 224, 227, 264
Anti-Lock ............................136
Anti-Lock Warning ......................269
Automatic Headlights .....................86
Back-Up .............................295
Brake Assist Warning .....................140
Brake Warning .........................268
Bulb Replacement .......................292
Courtesy/Reading ........................90
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................88
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ......140
Exterior ..............................228
Fog ...........................87, 265, 293
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................101
Headlight Leveling ........................90
Headlights ..........................86, 292
Headlights On Reminder ...................87 Headlights On With Wipers
.................86
Headlight Switch .........................86
High Beam ......................88, 265, 292
High Beam Indicator .....................265
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................88
Illuminated Entry ........................91
Instrument Cluster ....................86, 264
Intensity Control ........................89
Interior ...............................89
License ..............................297
Lights On Reminder ......................
87
Low Fuel ............................7,23
LowTire .............................266
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........264
Map Reading ...........................90
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............90
Park ................................292
Passing ...............................89
Reading ...............................90
RearFog ..........................269, 294
Rear Servicing ..........................295
RearTail .............................295
Seat Belt Reminder ......................267
Service ...........................291, 292
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ......264
Side Marker ...........................292
Side Repeater ..........................295
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........145, 266
Traction Control ........................140
Turn Signal ...............88, 228, 265, 292, 295
Vanity Mirror ...........................65
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......264
Load Floor, Cargo .........................127
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