2016 FIAT FULLBACK transmission oil level

IMPORTANT
85)Do not run the engine at high speeds
(for example, by revving it or by
accelerating rapidly) immediately after
starting it.
86)Do not stop the engine immediately
after high-speed or uphill driving. First allow
the engine to idle to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
The shift pattern is shown on the
gearshift lever knob. To start off,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse)
position. Then gradually release the
clutch pedal while depressing the
accelerator pedal.
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During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transmission lubricant
has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transmission.
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be
easier to make.
On vehicles equipped with 6M/T, in
case of hot weather condition or long
time cruising with high speed, a speed
limitation function may work to restrict
the oil temperature rising of the manual
transmission. After the oil temperature
drops to the appropriate level, the
speed limitation function is cancelled.Moving the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position
Vehicles equipped with 5M/T
To shift into the “R” (Reverse) position
from 5th gear, move the gearshift lever
to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then
move it to the “R” (Reverse) position.
Vehicles equipped with 6M/T
Depress and hold the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or
“4L” position (Easy select 4WD), “4HLc”
or “4LLc” position (Super select 4WD II)
at low speed, a slight difference in
steering may be experienced similar to
as if the brakes were applied. This is
called tight corner braking and results
from each of the 4 tyres being at a
different distance from the corner.
Crossing a stream
4-wheel drive vehicles are not
necessarily waterproof. If the electrical
circuits become wet, further operation
of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid crossing streams
unless absolutely necessary. If crossing
a stream is unavoidable, use the
following procedure:
Check depths of a stream and
geographical features before
attempting to cross a stream and
ford the stream where the water is
as shallow as practicable.Set the
drive mode-selector to “4L”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super select 4WD II).Drive
slowly at a speed of approximately
5 km/h to avoid splashing too
much water.
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Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the
following inspection and maintenance
procedures:
Check that the vehicle has not been
damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend
you to have the brakes checked as
soon as possible.
Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a Fiat
Dealership and take the necessary
measures:
Check the brake system and, if
necessary, have it serviced.
Check the engine, transmission,
transfer, and differential oil or grease
level and turbidity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water contamination.
Replace it with new oil or grease.
Grease the propeller shaft.
Check the inside of the vehicle. If
water is found, dry the carpet etc.
Inspect the headlamps. If the
headlamp bulb is flooded with water,
have the headlamp drained off.
IMPORTANT
113)Selecting “4H” or “4L” position (Easy
select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
(Super select 4WD II) to drive on dry paved
road will increase the fuel consumption with
possible noise generation and early tyre
wear. It may also increase the differential oil
temperature, resulting in possible damage
to the driving system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
possibly leading to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.
114)Avoid sudden braking, sudden
acceleration, and sharp turning; such
operations could cause skidding and
spinouts.
115)Do not force the vehicle or drive
recklessly on sandy surfaces. In
comparison with normal road surfaces, the
engine and other drive-system components
are put under excessive strain when driving
on such a surface, and this could lead to
accidents.
116)If any of following conditions occur
while the vehicle is being driven,
immediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and follow these procedures: the
needle in the temperature gauge
approaches the overheating zone. Refer to
“Engine overheating”; automatic
transmission fluid temperature warning
lamp comes on. Refer to “When the A/T
(automatic transmission) fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on”.
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142)Never tow an automatic transmission
vehicle with the front wheels up (and the
rear wheels on the ground) (Type B) when
the automatic transmission fluid level is low.
This may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
143)When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump do
not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.
144)Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
145)On vehicles with super select 4WD II,
when you are going to tow another vehicle,
set the drive mode-selector to “4H”
position. Selecting “2H” drive may increase
the differential oil temperature, resulting in
possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other
serious faults.OPERATION UNDER
ADVERSE DRIVING
CONDITIONS
On a flooded road
Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the
brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times
while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface. This reduces a tyre’s frictional
resistance on the road, resulting in loss
of steering stability and braking
capability.
To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.On a snow-covered or frozen road
When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen road, it is recommended that you
use snow tyres or snow traction device
(tyre chains). Refer to the “Snow tyres”
and “Snow traction device (tyre chains)”
sections.
Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application
and sharp cornering.
Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on snowy or icy roads may cause
tyre slippage and skidding. When
traction between the tyres and the road
is reduced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ,
depending upon whether you have
anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do
have ABS, brake by pressing the brake
pedal hard, and keeping it pressed. If
you do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
Accumulation of ice on the braking
system can cause the wheels to lock.
Pull away from a standstill slowly after
confirming safety around the vehicle.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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Visually inspect conditions and wear of front
disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator
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Visually inspect condition and wear of the
rear drum brake lining●●●●●●●●●●
Check the front and rear wheel bearing
clearances●●●
Visually check for any fluid leaks from the
automatic transmission (if leaks are found,
check the oil level)
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Change the automatic transmission oil (4)●
Visually check for any fluid leaks from the
manual transmission (if leaks are found,
check the oil level)
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Change the manual transmission oil (8)●
Visually inspect the integrity of the
suspension system components and their
fixings
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Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if
necessary●●●●●●●●●●
(4) To be done only in case of heavy use, only on a mileage basis, every 100,000 km.
(8)To be done only on a mileage basis.
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Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage
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Visually inspect conditions and wear of front
disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator
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Visually inspect condition and wear of the
rear drum brake lining●●●●●●●●●●
Check the front and rear wheel bearing
clearances●●●
Visually check for any fluid leaks from the
automatic transmission (if leaks are found,
check the oil level)
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Change the automatic transmission oil (14)●
Visually check for any fluid leaks from the
manual transmission (if leaks are found,
check the oil level)
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Change the manual transmission oil (8)●
Visually inspect the integrity of the
suspension system components and their
fixings
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(14) To be done only in case of heavy use, only on a mileage basis.
(8) to be done only on a mileage basis, independently of the time.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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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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Visually inspect conditions and wear of front
disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator
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Visually inspect condition and wear of the
rear drum brake lining●●●●●●●●●●
Check the front and rear wheel bearing
clearances●●●
Visually check for any fluid leaks from the
automatic transmission (if leaks are found,
check the oil level)
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Change the automatic transmission oil (14)●
Visually check for any fluid leaks from the
manual transmission (if leaks are found,
check the oil level)
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Change the manual transmission oil (8)●
(14) To be done only in case of heavy use, only on a mileage basis.
(8) to be done only on a mileage basis, independently of the time.
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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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INDEX
4Wheel drive operation........170
Accessory socket............76
Active safety systems..........126
Air conditioning system.........52
Air purifier..................67
Ashtray....................75
Assist grip..................80
Automatic climate control air
conditioner................59
Automatic transmission.........149
Auxiliary driving system.........130
Battery..................252
Bleeding the fuel system........188
Bonnet....................72
Bottle holder................80
Brake fluid.................249
Cargo area.................74
Cargo loads.................74
Catalytic converter.........71,245
Central door locks.............28
Checking levels..............241
Child restraint...............107
Child restraint system..........110
Child-protection rear doors (Double
cab)....................29
Cigarette lighter..............76
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Clutch fluid................250
Coat hook..................80
Combination headlamps and
dipper switch..............40
Convenient hook.............80
Cooler Manual air conditioning.....55
Cruise control...............176
Cup holder.................79
Demanding vehicle use........240
Diesel particulate filter..........71
Digital clock.................77
Doors.....................26
Driving, alcohol and drugs.......134
Easy select 4WD............154
Economical driving...........133
Electric window control.........68
Electrical system.............289
Electronic immobilizer..........13
Emergency starting...........185
Engine compartment...........72
Engine coolant..............247
Engine oil.................245
Engine overheating...........187
Engine switch...............24
External Lights...............40
Fluids and Lubricants.........300Fog lamp switch..............44
Force limiter................106
Front seats.................31
Fuel selection................81
Fuses....................205
Fusible links................205
General maintenance.........255
Graphical index...............9
Handling of 4 wheel drive vehicles.173
Hazard warning flasher switch.....44
Head restraints...............34
Headlamp levelling switch........42
Heater Manual air conditioning.....55
How to change a tyre..........194
If the vehicle breaks down.......185
Ignition switch...............23
Important operation tips for the air
conditioning...............66
Inside rearview mirror...........37
Installing a child restraint system to
lower anchorage...........116
Instruments.................86
Interior features..............74
Interior lamps................47
ISOFIX positions.............110
Key number tag..............13
Keyless Entry System...........14
Keys.....................13
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