
PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒control and recovery of additive level
for AdBlue Diesel emissions (UREA)
(for versions/markets, where
provided);
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒Restore additive level for AdBlue
Diesel emissions (UREA) (for versions
/ markets where applicable), at the
ignition of the lamp or the message
on the instrument panel;
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

When the setting is reached the
indicator B fig. 248 is triggered,
changing to red, even with the engine
off. To reset the indicator, clean/replace
the cartridge as on normal versions
and then reset the indicator by pressing
the button C fig. 248.
IMPORTANT To blow the filter use an
air jet, do not use water or liquid
detergents.
Since this cleaner is specific to versions
designed for dusty areas, it is
advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
to change the cleaner.POLLEN FILTER
Pollen filter replacement must be
carried out at a Fiat Dealership.BATTERY
The battery is “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
periodically at a Fiat Dealership or
by specialist personnel to make sure it
is working correctly.
The battery is located inside the
passenger compartment, in front of the
pedals. Remove the protective cover
to gain access to it.
194) 195)
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.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
52) 53)
196) 197)
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 81
Additional heater ............................ 41
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 46
Advice for extending battery life...... 252
Air cleaner ...................................... 250
Air suspension ............................... 69
Arrangement possibilities for
Universal Isofix child restraint
system on seats of vehicle ........... 170
Ashtray .......................................... 66
ASR system ................................... 83
ASR (system) ................................. 83
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 35
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 51
Battery (disconnector) ................... 61
Battery disconnector ...................... 61
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 251
Battery (recharging) ........................ 232
Battery replacement ....................... 251
body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 263
Bodywork
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 257– Exterior and underbody
warranty .................................... 257
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 257
Bodywork version .......................... 264
Bonnet ........................................... 78
Bottle replacement ......................... 211
Brake fluid ...................................... 249
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 269
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 214
Bump starting ................................ 202
Cab glove compartment ............... 68
Capucine ....................................... 68
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 166
– Child restraint systems .............. 164
– Safety regulations ...................... 167
Central locking ............................... 61
Changing a bulb............................. 212
Changing an interior bulb ............... 221
Chassis marking ............................ 262
Checking and restoring pressure .... 210
Checking levels .............................. 243
Cigar lighter.................................... 65
Clutch ............................................ 268
CO2 emissions............................... 345Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 65
Controls ......................................... 59
Cruise Control ................................ 54
Daytime Running Lights ................ 48
Dead lock ...................................... 72
Demanding vehicle use .................. 242
Desk/Book rest .............................. 67
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 113
Diffusers ......................................... 29
Dimensions .................................... 274
Dipped headlights .................... 48-217
Direction indicators ................... 50-218
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 122
Door pockets ................................. 64
Doors ............................................. 71
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 113
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 90
Driving style.................................... 189
Electric windows ........................... 77
Electronic alarm ............................. 14
Engine codes ................................. 264
Engine coolant ............................... 247
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 120
Engine............................................ 266
Engine marking .............................. 263
Engine oil ....................................... 247

Engine oil level gauge ..................... 121
EOBD system ................................ 99
ESC (system) ................................. 82
External lights................................. 48
Fiat CODE system......................... 11
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
repair kit................. 208-209-210-211
Flap on bench ............................ 19-68
Flashing ......................................... 49
Flex Floor rear seat......................... 21
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 329
Fog lights ................................. 60-218
Follow Me Home device ................. 50
Follow me home ............................ 50
Front airbags .................................. 174
– Driver's side front airbag............ 174
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag........... 175
– Passenger side front airbag ....... 175
Front roof light (changing a bulb) .... 221
Fuel consumption .......................... 333
Fuel cut-off switch ......................... 62
Fuel level gauge ............................. 120
Fuel tank cap ................................. 109
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 222
Gearbox ....................................... 186
Gear lever ...................................... 186
Gear Shift Indicator ........................ 122
Glove compartment.................... 63-64Glove compartment with lock......... 63
Hazard warning lights ................... 59
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
system ......................................... 84
HBA (system) ................................. 84
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 80
Headlights
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 80
– Light beam direction.................. 80
Headlight washers .................... 53-256
Head restraints
– Front ......................................... 24
Heated rear window ....................... 60
Heating and ventilation controls...... 29
Heating and ventilation ................... 28
Hill Descent Control System ........... 84
Hill Descent .................................... 84
Hill Holder system .......................... 83
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 83
Identification data .......................... 262
Ignition switch ................................ 15
Independent additional heater ........ 41
Inflation pressure ............................ 273
Inflation procedure ......................... 209
Instrument panel ............................ 116
Interior fittings ................................ 63
Interiors .......................................... 259
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on
seats of vehicle.......................... 170
Jump starting ................................ 202
Lectern ......................................... 67
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 233
Light beam direction ...................... 80
Lights off ........................................ 48
Loading advice............................... 187
Main beam headlights............. 48-217
Maintenance and care - regular
checks ......................................... 242
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing .................... 238
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan .............. 239
Manual climate control system ....... 32
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag ..................... 175
Moving footboard ........................... 74
MSR system .................................. 81
MSR (system)................................. 81
Multifunction display
– Control buttons ......................... 122
– Setup menu .............................. 123
Number plate lights....................... 221
On-board instruments................... 116
Parking ......................................... 185
Parking lights.............................. 49-60
INDEX