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
Replace diesel filter●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brake fluid, battery,
windscreen washer, etc.)●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (through diagnostic
interface)●●●●●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or 12 months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and filter ever y 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
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❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge status and fluid (electrolyte)
level (refer to "Battery - Check state of charge
and electrolyte level" paragraph in this chapter);
❒visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter, in
particular it should be replaced if there is a
noticeable decrease in the passenger compartment
air intake flow rate.
❒check and, if necessary, replace air filter.
CHECKING LEVELS
When topping up, take care not to mix up
the various types of fluids: they are not
compatible with each other and could
seriously damage the vehicle.
WARNING
Never smoke while working in the
engine compar tment : inflammable gases
and vapours may be present , constituting a fire
risk.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1.3 75 HP versions1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window 5. Engine coolant 6. Power steering fluidfig. 167
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AIR CLEANER/ POLLEN FILTERHave the air cleaner or the pollen filter replaced by a
Fiat Dealership.
BATTERYThe battery is of the “limited maintenance” type:
under normal conditions of use, the electrolyte does
not need topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked regularly at a
Fiat Dealership or by specialist personnel to make
sure it is working properly.
WARNING
The battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an excessively
low liquid level will damage the battery
beyond repair and even cause an explosion.
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
service intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” will no longer be valid.
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Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
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
(alarms, mobile phone, etc .): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity batter y needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment .You are
recommended to go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the batter y replaced where the old
battery will be disposed of respecting both the
environment and the laws in force.If the vehicle needs to be off the road for
a long period under conditions of intense
cold, remove the battery and take it to
a heated place, otherwise it may freeze.
WARNING
When performing any operation on the
battery or near it , always protect your
eyes with the special goggles.USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, follow these instructions closely:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the doors, boot
and bonnet are closed properly so that the ceiling
lights do not stay on;
❒turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does
have an automatic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒make sure that battery terminals are always be
perfectly tight.
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IMPORTANT If the battery remains with the charge
below 50% for a long time it becomes damaged
through sulphation and its starting capacity is
reduced.
The battery is also more prone to the risk of freezing
(at temperatures as high as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Vehicle inactivity" in "Starting
and driving" if the vehicle is left parked for a long
time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to install
electric accessories which require permanent electric
supply (alarm, etc.) contact the Fiat Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the vehicle
electric system is capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue to use electricity even
when the engine is off, they gradually run down
the battery.
WHEELS AND TYRESCheck the pressure of each tyre, including the spare,
every two weeks and before long journeys. The
pressure should be checked with the tyre rested and
cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase when the
vehicle is used; for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see “Wheels” in the “Technical
specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear
fig. 173:A
normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.C
high pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in
force in the country where you are driving.fig. 173
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A
BS fault warning light ............ 121
ABS (fault warning light) .......... 121
ABS ................................................ 69
Air bag fault warning light ........ 119
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 119
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 104
Air cleaner ................................... 180
Alarm fault warning light .......... 125
Alarm ............................................. 9
Alarm (warning light) ................ 125
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life ..................................... 213
Ashtray .......................................... 50
ASR
– On/off message..................... 128
ASR system .................................. 73
– On/off message..................... 128
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 180
Battery (low charge warning
light) ............................................ 121
Battery (recharging) .................. 164Body
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 187
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 186
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 187
Body paintwork
identification plate ................... 192
Bodywork versions.................... 193
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 66
– Opening ................................... 65
Boot ............................................... 56
Boot light ............................... 46-155
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 118
Brake fluid.................................... 178
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 118
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 127
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 127
Brakes
– characteristics ....................... 196Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 127
Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 125
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................ 144
Bump starting ............................. 130
Capacities.................................... 206
Carrying children safely
– Child seat compliance .......... 95
– Child seats .............................. 90
– Safety rules ............................. 96
Ceiling lights................................. 44
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 152
Central and side vents ............... 35
Changing a bulb .......................... 142
Changing an exterior
146-147-148-149-150-151
Changing an interior bulb ........ 152
Changing a tyre .................. 130-131
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 8
Chassis marking.......................... 192
Checking fluid levels.................. 172
Cigar lighter ................................. 49
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bulb ......
Jump starting............................... 129Keys
– Key without remote
control ..................................... 6
– Key with remote control..... 7
– Ordering additional
remote controls .................... 8Left direction indicator
warning light ............................. 128
Lifting the vehicle....................... 165
Light beam direction .................. 68
Low battery charge warning
light ............................................. 121
Low engine oil level ................... 122
Low engine oil pressure
warning light.............................. 122M
ain beam headlights ............... 41
Maintenance and care -
regular checks........................... 171
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing ................. 168
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan......... 169
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 38Manual deactivation of
passenger front airbag and
side bag ...................................... 103
MSR system.................................. 73
Multifunction display
– Control buttons .................... 15
– Setup menu............................. 16
– Standard screen ..................... 14
N
umber plate lights (bulb
replacement)............................. 151
Number plate lights................... 151
O
ddment tray ............................. 49
Ordering additional remote
controls ....................................... 8
Parking......................................... 111
Parking lights ................................ 41
Parking sensor fault warning
light ............................................. 127
Parking sensors ........................... 77
Parking sensors (warning
light) ............................................ 127
Particulate filter (DPF) .............. 84
Partition ........................................ 29
Passenger air bag/side bag
off warning light ....................... 119
Passenger air bag/side bag
(warning light)........................... 119Passenger compartment
fuse box ..................................... 161
Passenger compartment
fuse box table ........................... 161
Performance................................ 203
Pollen filter .................................. 180
Power steering fluid .................. 179
Pressure check and
correction.................................. 141
Pretensioners............................... 87
Prolonged vehicle inactivity ..... 117
Protecting the environment ..... 84
Radio ............................................. 79
Radio transmitters and
mobile phones ........................... 80
Rear ceiling light ......................... 153
Rear fog lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Rear fog lights .............................. 48
– Warning light ......................... 128
Rear fog lights warning light .... 128
Rear light clusters (changing
a bulb)......................................... 149
Rear light clusters ...................... 149
Rear side windows ..................... 51
Rear-view mirrors
– Interior rear-view mirror..... 32
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