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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 122
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 122
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 122
AIRBAG FAULT ................................................................... 123
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................ 123
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 124
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE -
EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL ............................................... 124
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAULT ............................................................... 125
DOOR OPEN ....................................................................... 125
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 125
EBD FAULT ........................................................................... 125
INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 126
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (EOBD)
(petrol versions) ................................................................... 126
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED .......... 127
ABS FAULT ........................................................................... 127
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 127
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED ........................................... 127
GLOW PLUG HEATING ................................................... 128
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAULT .................................... 128WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ............................................... 128
FIAT CODE CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT .... 129
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT .............................................. 129
REAR FOG LAMPS .............................................................. 129
GENERIC WARNING ........................................................ 129
DPF CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 130
ESP SYSTEM FAULT ............................................................ 130
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 130
HILL HOLDER FAULT ....................................................... 130
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ...... 131
FOLLOW ME HOME .......................................................... 131
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................ 131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 131
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 131
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON ... 131
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............................................. 131
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................. 132
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 132
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 132
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 132
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ESP SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton LED ASR OFF, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
NoteThe warning light flashing when dri-
ving indicates that the ESP system is active.
á
HILL HOLDER FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on to indicate a Hill
Holder system fault. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
On certain versions, warning light
á
turns
on as an alternative.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
*
WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light comes on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have
them changed as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
d
DPF (Particulate Filter)
CLEANING IN
PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions
with DPF - amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR
position, the warnintg light turns on but
should go off after a few seconds. The
warning light stays on constantly to noti-
fy the driver that the DPF system needs
to eliminate captured pollutants (particu-
late) by the regeneration process. The
warning light does not come on during
every DPF regeneration, but only when
driving conditions require notification to
the driver. The warning light will go off if
the vehicle stays in motion until regener-
ation has been completed. The process
normally takes about 15 minutes. The op-
timum conditions to end the process are
achieved by keeping the car in motion at
up to 60 km/h with an engine speed high-
er than 2000 rpm. This light coming on is
not a defect and therefore the car does
not need to go to the workshop. A spe-
cific message will appear on the display
when the warning light comes on (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
h
Always drive at a speed ap-
propriate to the traffic con-
ditions, the weather and speed limits.
The engine may be turned off while
the DPF light is on; however, repeat-
ed interruption of the regeneration
process may result in premature
degradation of engine oil. For this
reason it is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before turning
off the engine, following the instruc-
tions appearing above. It is not
a good idea to complete DPF regen-
eration with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
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1 (*)
8 (*)
8
13
2 (*)
5
11
4
6
14
7
12
3
107,5
7,5
5
5
5
10
5
20
20
20
20
5
5
7,5 FUSE TABLE
Dashboard fusebox fig. 36
DEVICESFUSE AMPSRight dipped beam headlightLeft dipped beam headlightHeadlamp alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fusebox and switch coils on body computer control unitFront ceiling light, rear ceiling light (VAN version)
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnostic plug, alarm, sound system, Blue&Me™control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal (N.O. contact), third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors, boot unlocking motorWindscreen/rear window washer pumpElectric window motor on driver-side front doorElectric window motor on passenger-side front door
INT supply for dashboard control lights, mirror movement exterior electrics, sunroof control unit, My Port infotelematic system socketInstrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch pedal switch,
interior heating unit, Blue&Me™control unit, sound system capabilities,
voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on rear bumper, water sensor
on diesel filter, glow plug heating control unit, airflow meter, brake booster sensor, switch coils on engine compartment fusebox(*) Fuse on some versions only.
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)Replace accessory drive belt/sReplace toothed timing belt (*)Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)Replace fuel filter (diesel versions)Replace air filter cartridge (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (petrol versions) (or every 24 months) (2)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (EURO 4 diesel versions without DPF) (or every 24 months)Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel EURO 4 versions with DPF) (
Õ) (1)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)Replace pollen filter (or every 15 months) (*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city dri-
ving, idling for a long time, dusty areas) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(Õ) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights and messages”
section) or at least every 24 months.
(1) If the car is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 12 months.
(2) If the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil
and oil filter must be changed every 12 months.
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Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Replace fuel filterReplace air filter cartridgeChange engine oil and replace oil filter (*)Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
If the car is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 12 months.
(*) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by
the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel and must never exceed 24 months.
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CARShould the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒
frequently idling engine or long-dis-
tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒
check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒
visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒
check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte);
❒
visually inspect the condition of the ac-
cessory drive belts;
❒
check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒
check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions.
❒
operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒
operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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fig. 3 - 1.3 Multijet version (Euro 4)
1.Engine oil
2. Engine coolant
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Battery
6. Diesel filter1. Engine coolant
2. Battery
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
6. Diesel filter
F0M0651m
fig. 4 - 1.3 Multijet version (Euro 5 - Euro 5+)
F0M0652m
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fig. 7
PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze is
used in the engine cooling sys-
tem. Use the same fluid as in
the cooling system when top-
ping up. PARAFLU
UP
may not be mixed
with any other type of fluid. If this hap-
pens, do not start the engine; contact
a Fiat Dealership.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If the cap needs re-
placing, do so with another original
or the effectiveness of the system may
be compromised. Do not remove the
cap from the reservoir when the en-
gine is hot: you may get burned
WARNING
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 7
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must be between
the MINand MAXlines on the vessel.
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture
of 50% demineralised water and 50%
PARAFLU
UP
(made by PETRONAS LU-
BRICANTS) through the filler neck
Auntil the level reaches MAX.
The 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UP
and
demineralised water gives freeze protec-
tion up to −35°C.
For particularly harsh climate conditions,
a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UP
and 40%
distilled water is recommended.
Used engine oil and the re-
placed oil filter contain sub-
stances that may be harmful
to the environment. It is ad-
visable to have oil and filters changed
by a Fiat Dealership, where they will be
disposed of properly and in accordance
with the law.
Do not add oil with different
characteristics to those of the
existing engine oil. Be very careful working in
the engine compartment
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 loose fitting garments
do not get caught up in moving parts.
WARNING
F0M0424m
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