124WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLE
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents
where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine when the vehi-
cle is stationary or at high or low speed:
in this way the engine will warm up grad-
ually increasing consumption and emis-
sions. You should drive off slowly straight
away avoiding high revs so that the engine
will warm up more quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern vehicles and
also increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selections
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.
CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTSSome suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of the vehicle
down and lower the amount of toxic emis-
sions released into the atmosphere are
given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
Carry out the checks and adjustments/reg-
ulations specified in the “Service Sched-
ule”.
Tyres
Check tyre inflation pressure regularly.
Tyres should be checked at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low, fuel consumption increases as the re-
sistance to the rolling movement of the
tyre is greater.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load.
The weight of the vehicle (specially in ur-
ban traffic) and its trim greatly effects con-
sumption and stability.
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132IN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
LOW PRESSURE/HIGH
TEMPERATURE OF
ENGINE OIL (red)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to Mthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go out as
soon as the engine is started.
v
If the warning light
v
turns on when travelling stop
the engine immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
❒Vehicle heavy duty(e.g.: towing
trailer uphill of fully laden vehicle):
decrease speed, if the warning light
stays on, stop the vehicle. Wait for 2
or 3 minutes leaving the engine on
and slightly accelerated to further
activate the circulation of the
coolant fluid, then switch the engine
off. Check proper coolant level as
described previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
vehicle, keep the engine on and slightly
accelerated for few minutes before
switching it off.LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to M
the warning light turns on, but it should
go out as soon as the engine is started
(with the engine running at idle speed a
brief delay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light remains lit constant-
ly seek immediate advice from the Fiat
Dealership.
If the warning light flashes: it signals that
the vehicle is in the “economy mode”
and has deactivated some unnecessary
functions.
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IN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to Mthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not
have the steering assistance and the
effort on the steering wheel will be
increased, steering is however possible.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
If warning light
v
flashes,
contact Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have oil changed and in-
strument panel warning light turned
off.
WARNING
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INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
The warning light lights up, on
some versions, when one or more
doors are not perfectly closed.
If the warning light lights up; check that
the passenger compartment, the side,
rear and the engine casing doors are
closed.
A buzzer will sound when doors are
open and the vehicle is moving.
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MESSAGESTECHNICAL
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AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
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MAINTENANCE
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Change engine oil and oil filter (*)Bleed diesel fuel filterChange diesel fuel filterReplace air cleaner cartridge
Check and if required top up fluids (engine coolant- brakes - power steering - windscreen washer - etc.)Sight inspect accessory drive belt/s conditionsSight inspect timing belt conditionsReplace timing belt (**)
Check engine control system operation(through diagnosis socket)Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
Top up special DPF fluid (for versions/markets, where provided)
Replace diesel particulate filter (for versions/markets, where provided) (*) 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..
(**) Or every 5 years, independently of the mileage.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
HEAVY-DUTYShould prevailing use of the vehicle be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒
frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒
driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒
check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒
check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒
sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒
check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒
visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒
check and replace pollen filter, if
required;
❒
check and replace air cleaner, if
required.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCEEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions;
❒
light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒
windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRO-
NAS LUBRICANTS, products, designed
and produced specifically for Fiat vehicles
(see table “Capacities” in section “Tech-
nical specifications”).
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MAINTENANCE
CHECKING FLUID
fig. 1 - 90 Multijet Euro 4 versions
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one anoth-
er and could seriously damage the ve-
hicle.
F0P0145m
1.Engine coolant
2.Windshield washer/rear window wash-
er/headlamps washer liquid
3.Brake fluid
4.Engine oil
5.Power steering fluid
fig. 2 - 90 Multijet Euro 5 versions
F0P0652m
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Engine oil top up funnel
(120 Multijet versions) fig. 8
In order to make engine oil topping up
easier, 120 Multijet versions have been
equipped with funnel A-fig. 8, provided
for the purpose and installed in the rele-
vant engine compartments.ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Max engine oil consumption is usually 400
grams every 1,000 km.
During the beginning of the vehicle’s life
the engine is tuning in. Engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered stabilised
after the first 5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the vehicle is used.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-
ing it off before you check the level. ENGINE OIL fig. 5-6-7
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
vehicle parked on level ground.
The oil level shall be included between the
MINand MAXmarks on the dipstick B.
The gap between the MINand MAX
marks corresponds to about one litre of
oil.
If the oil level is near or even below the
MINmark, add oil through the filler neck
Auntil reaching the MAXmark.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX
mark.
fig. 5 - 90 Multijet versions
F0P0268mF0P0149m
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fig. 6 - 120 Multijet versionsfig. 8
F0P0317m
fig. 7 - 130 Multijet
and 165 Multijet versions
F0P0641m
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
When the engine is hot, take
care when working inside the
engine compartment to avoid burns.
Remember that when the engine is
hot, fan may cut in: danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose cloth-
ing might be pulled by moving parts.
WARNING
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 9
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall be within the MIN
and MAXmarks on the tank.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UP
of the PETRONAS LU-
BRICANTSthrough the filler neck Aun-
til the level reaches the MAXmark.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UP
and
distilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
fig. 9
F0P0152m
The engine cooling system us-
es protective antifreeze fluid
PARAFLU
UP. Use the same
fluid type as that already in
the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UP
fluid cannot be mixed with
any other type of fluid. Should it hap-
pen, under no circumstances start the
engine; contact a Fiat Dealership.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If necessary, replace
the cap only with another genuine
one, otherwise system efficiency
could be compromised. Do not re-
move the reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
WARNING
Used engine oil and filter con-
tain harmful substances for
the environment. Contact Fi-
at Dealership to have the oil
and filter changed, as they are
equipped to dispose of the waste oil
and filters respecting the nature and
the law.Do not add oil with specifica-
tions other than that already
in the engine.
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