2016 FIAT FULLBACK fuel

IMPORTANT
131)Do not add coolant while the engine is
hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool down, then add coolant a little at a
time.
BLEEDING THE FUEL
SYSTEM
The fuel system should be bled to
remove air as described below if the
fuel supply is exhausted during travel.
Pump the hand pump (A) at the top of
the fuel filter until the hand pump
becomes stiff.
Then try again to start the engine. If the
engine does not start, repeat the
process above.
253) 254)
WARNING
253)Do not smoke or have any other open
flame near the vehicle while bleeding the
fuel system.
254)Be sure to carefully clean away any
spilt fuel which could ignite and cause a
fire.
REMOVAL OF WATER
FROM THE FUEL
FILTER
If the fuel filter indicator lamp in the
instrument panel illuminates during
driving, it indicates that water has
accumulated in the fuel filter. If this
occurs, remove the water as described
below.
1. Loosen the drain plug (A) of the fuel
filter.
2. Operate the hand pump (B) slowly
6 or 7 times in order to force the water
out through the drain plug (A).
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3. Tighten the drain plug (A) when water
no longer comes out. 4. Bleed the air in
the fuel system. Refer to “Bleeding the
fuel system”.
5. Check to be sure that the fuel filter
indicator lamp illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to “ON” or the
operation mode is put in ON, and that it
goes off when the engine is started. If in
doubt, we recommend you to consult a
specialist for necessary information.
255) 256)
WARNING
255)Do not smoke or have any other open
flame near the vehicle while bleeding the
fuel system.
256)Be sure to carefully clean away any
water drained out because any fuel mixed
with the water could ignite and cause a fire.
TOOLS, JACK AND
JACK HANDLE
Storage
The storage location of the tools, jack
and jack handle should be remembered
in case of an emergency.
Single cab
Type 1
A — Tool (wheel nut wrench)
B — Jack handle
C — JackType 2
A — Tools
B — Jack handle
C — Jack
Club cab
A — Tools
B — Jack
C — Jack handle
B
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C
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CA
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No. Electrical system Capacities
F1 Headlamp low beam (left) 15 A
F2 Headlamp low beam (right) 15 A
F3 Headlamp high beam (left) 10 A
F4 Headlamp high beam (right) 10 A
F5 Horn 10 A
F6 Front fog lamps 15 A
F7 Daytime running lamps 10 A
F8 Radiator fan motor 20 A
F9 T/F 20 A
F10 — —
F11 Headlamp washer 20 A
F12 Stop lamps (Brake lamps) 15 A
F13 Ignition coil 10 A
F14 Engine control 7.5 A
F15 Alternator 7.5 A
F16 Hazard warning flasher 15 A
F17 Automatic transmission 20 A
F18 Air conditioning 20 A
F19ETV 15 A
Fuel line heater 20 A
F20 Starter 7.5 A
F21 — —
F22 Fuel pump 15 A
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SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS
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Adequate care of your vehicle at regular
intervals serves to preserve the value
and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this
owner’s manual can be performed by
the owner.
We recommend you to have the
periodic inspection and maintenance
performed by a Fiat dealership or
another specialist.
In the event a malfunction or a problem
is discovered, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired. This
section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures
that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of
the various procedures.
WARNING
305)When checking or servicing the inside
of the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
306)If it is necessary to do work in the
engine compartment with the engine
running, be especially careful that your
clothing, hair, etc., does not become
caught by the cooling fan, drive belts, or
other moving parts.307)The cooling fan can turn on
automatically even if the engine is not
running. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in OFF
to be safe while you work in the engine
compartment.
308)Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow
open flames around fuel or battery. The
fumes are flammable.
309)Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
310)Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
311)Improper handling of components
and materials used in the vehicle can
endanger your personal safety. We
recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
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Replace spark plugs(3)
Check the carbon monoxide concentration
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Check the crank case ventilation system
condition●●●●●
Lubricate the appropriate points of the
transmission shaft●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
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Visually inspect the integrity of the steering
components and their fixings (including
gaskets and covers)
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Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen
wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary
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Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage
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(3) The spark plugs should only be replaced on a mileage basis every 40,000 km.
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Replace the toothed timing drive belts (8)●
Replace fuel filter cartridge(9)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(10)
Check the air filter cartridge for obstructions
or damage
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Change the brake fluid(11)
Replace the passenger compartment
cleaner
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(8) To be done only on a mileage basis.
(9) The fuel filter should be replaced every three years or 60,000 km. If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must
be replaced every 15,000 km.
(10) The air cleaner should be replaced every two years or 40,000 km. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, the cleaner must be replaced every year.
(11) The brake fluid should be changed every two years or 40,000 km if the specific DOT 3 fluid is used, and every two years independently of the mileage ifthe
specific DOT 4 fluid is used.
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Perform the "Small Injection Quantity
Learning” procedure●●●●●●●●●●
Check the crank case ventilation system
operation●●●●●
Lubricate the appropriate points of the
transmission shaft(9)
Visually inspect condition of: underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
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Visually inspect the integrity of the steering
components and their fixings (including
gaskets and covers)
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Visually inspect the condition of the
turbocompressor flexible air intake
couplings and oil conduits (where present)
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Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen
wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary
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(9) This should be done each year or every 20,000 km.
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Replace fuel filter cartridge(9)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(12)
Check the air filter cartridge for obstructions
or damage
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Change the brake fluid (6)●●●●●
Replace the passenger compartment
cleaner●●●●●●●●●●
(9) This should be done each year or every 20,000 km.
(12) The air cleaner should be replaced every two years or 40,000 km. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, the cleaner must be replaced every year.
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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