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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.......224
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN . .225
PERIODIC CHECKS..........240
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE.....240
CHECKING LEVELS..........241
CATALYTIC CONVERTER.......245
ENGINE OIL...............245
ENGINE COOLANT...........247
WASHER FLUID.............249
BRAKE FLUID..............249
CLUTCH FLUID.............250
POWER STEERING FLUID......251
BATTERY.................252
WIPER BLADE RUBBER
REPLACEMENT.............254
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......255
VEHICLE CARE PRECAUTIONS. . .255
CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF
YOUR VEHICLE.............256
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF
YOUR VEHICLE.............257
TYRES...................260
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL-POWERED ENGINE
Thousand of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousand of kilometers15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check battery condition●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant(2)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management systems
operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine
oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
Perform the "Small Injection Quantity
Learning” procedure●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) This should be done every two years or 40,000 km.
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DIESEL ENGINE 4N15
Thousands of miles6 121825313743505662
Thousands of kilometers or10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Years12345678910
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check battery condition●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant(7)
Adjust the tappet clearance (where there is
no hydraulic clearance adjustment) (8)
●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management systems
operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine
oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(7) The engine coolant should be replaced after 8 years or 160,000 km, then every 5 years or 100,000 km
(8) to be done only on a mileage basis, independently of the time.
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DIESEL ENGINE 4D56
Thousands of miles6 121825313743505662
Thousands of kilometers or10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Years12345678910
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check battery condition●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant(13)
Adjust the tappet clearance (where there is
no hydraulic clearance adjustment)
●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management systems
operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine
oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(13) The engine coolant should be changed every two years or 40,000 km.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
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;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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TYRES
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Tyre size NO CARGO CARGO
Front Rear Front Rear
245/65R17 111S RF220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm
2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)290 kPa
(42 p.s.i/ 2.9 kgf/cm2)
LT245/75R16
120/116Q250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)350kPa
(51 p.s.i/ 3.5 kgf/cm2)
245/70R16 111S RF200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm
2)200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm2)200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm2)290 kPa
(42 p.s.i/ 2.9 kgf/cm2)
205R16C 110/108R
8PR240 kPa
(35 p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm
2)240 kPa
(35 p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm2)240 kPa
(35 p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm2)450 kPa
(65 p.s.i/4.5 kgf/cm2)
265/70R16 112S180kPa
(26 p.s.i/ 1.8 kgf/cm2)200kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm2)200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm
2)250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)
195R15C 106/104R
8PR220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm
2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)450 kPa
(65 p.s.i/4.5 kgf/cm2)
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
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Tyre inflation pressures
gauge
1. Take out the tyre inflation pressure
gauge. Refer to “Tools, jack and jack
handle”
2. Remove the valve cap (A).
Be careful not to lose the valve cap.
3. Clean the area around the tyre valve
(B).
4. Press the tyre inflation pressure
gauge (C) straight onto the tyre valve.If the tyre inflation pressure gauge is
angled (not straight) relative to the tyre
valve, air will leak and accurate
measurement will not be possible.
5. Read the tyre inflation pressure from
the scale on part (D) of the tyre inflation
pressure gauge.Example: tyre inflation pressure of
210 kPa
One side of the scale shows the
pressure in kPa. The other side shows
the pressure in kgf/cm
2.
6. Repeat the measurement a few times
to obtain an accurate pressure
indication.
7. After taking the measurement,
securely fit the valve cap.
A
B
405AA0016074
C
406AA0080158
407AJZ100491
D
408AA0080174
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Wheel condition
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1. Location of the tread wear indicator
2. Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and
other damage. Replace the tyres if
there are deep cuts or cracks. Also
check each tyre for pieces of metal or
pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very
dangerous because of the greater
chance of skidding or hydroplaning.
The tread depth of the tyres must
exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to
meet the minimum requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear on the
surface of the tyre as the tyre wears,
thereby indicating that the tyre no
longer meets the minimum requirement
for use. When these wear indicatorsappear, the tyres must be replaced with
new ones.
In the case of the 4-wheel drive
vehicles, when replacement of any of
the tyres is necessary, replace all of
them.
Replacing tyres and wheels
179) 180)
Tyre rotation
Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,
road surface conditions and individual
driver’s driving habits. To equalize the
wear and help extend tyre life, it is
recommended to rotate the tyres
immediately after discovery of abnormal
wear, or whenever the wear difference
between the front and rear tyres is
recognizable.
When rotating tyres, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tyre
pressure, improper wheel alignment,
out of balance wheel, or severe braking.
Consult your authorised Fiat dealer to
determine the cause of irregular tread
wear.
181) 182)
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2
409AA0002549
410AHE100140
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