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REFUELLING THE CAR
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fu-
el tank opening is too small to insert the
nozzle of a leaded petrol pump. The petrol
octane rating (RON) must not be lower
than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic con-
verter leads to harmful exhaust emissions,
thus contributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amounts or in an emergency,
as this would damage the catalytic con-
verter beyond repair. DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low, the
diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffin clots and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold, mountain
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel whose speci-
fications are not suitable for the usage
temperature, it is advisable to mix in the
TUTELA DIESEL ART additive in the pro-
portions shown on the container. Pour
the additive into the tank before the fuel.
When using or parking the vehicle for
a long time in the mountains or cold ar-
eas, it is advisable to refuel using locally
available diesel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the
tank over 50% full. For diesel engines, use only
diesel fuel for motor vehicles
in accordance with EN590
European specifications. The
use of other products or mixtures may
damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty,
depending on the damage caused. If
you accidentally introduce other types
of fuel into the tank, do not start the
engine. Empty the tank. If the engine
has run, even for a very short time, you
will need to have the entire fuel system
emptied in addition to the tank.
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The catalytic converter
reaches high temperatures
during normal operation. Do not
park the on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable materi-
al: fire hazard.
WARNING
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechan-
ical filter, integral with the exhaust system,
that physically traps particulates present
in the exhaust gases of diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter is needed to
eliminate almost all particulates in com-
pliance with current/future legislation.
During normal use of the vehicle, the en-
gine control unit records a set of data (e.g.
travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much
particulate has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particu-
late, it should be regenerated (cleaned)
at regular intervals by burning the carbon
particles.
The regeneration procedure is handled
automatically by the engine control unit
according to the filter conditions and ve-
hicle use conditions. During regeneration, there may be: a lim-
ited increase in minimum revs, a slight in-
crease in fumes and high exhaust temper-
atures. These are not faults; they do not
impair vehicle performance or damage the
environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed, re-
fer to the “Warning lights and messages”
section.
The diesel particulate filter
(DPF) (for versions/markets,
where provided) reaches high tem-
peratures during normal operation.
Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flam-
mable material: fire hazard.
WARNING
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 122
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 122
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 122
AIRBAG FAULT ................................................................... 123
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................ 123
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 124
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE -
EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL ............................................... 124
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAU LT ............................................................... 125
DOOR OPEN .......................................................................\
125
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 125
EBD FAULT .......................................................................\
.... 125
INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(Multijet vers ions) ................................................................. 126
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (EOBD)
(petrol vers ions) ................................................................... 126
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED .......... 127
ABS FAULT .......................................................................\
.... 127
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 127
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED ........................................... 127
GLOW PLUG H EATING ................................................... 128
GLOW PLUG HEATIN G FAULT .................................... 128 WATER IN DIES
EL FILTER ............................................... 128
FIAT CODE CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT .... 129
EXTERIOR LIG HTS FAULT .............................................. 129
REAR FOG LAMPS .............................................................. 129
GENERIC WAR NING ........................................................ 129
DPF CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 130
ESP SYSTEM FAU LT ............................................................ 130
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 130
HILL HOLDER FAULT ....................................................... 130
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPP ED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ...... 131
FOLLOW ME HO ME .......................................................... 131
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................\
131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICAT OR ....................... 131
RIGHT-HAND DIRECT ION INDICATOR ................... 131
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON ... 131
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............................................. 131
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD .................................................
132
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 132
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................\
... 132
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 132
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FUSE TABLE
Dashboard fusebox fig. 36
DEVICES
FUSE AMPS
Right dipped beam headlight
Left dipped beam headlight
Headlamp alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fusebox and switch coils
on body computer control unit
Front ceiling light, rear ceiling light (VAN version)
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnostic plug, alarm, sound system,
Blue&Me™control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal (N.O. contact),\
third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors,
boot unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Electric window motor on driver-side front door
Electric window motor on passenger-side front door
INT supply for dashboard control lights, mirror movement exterior electr\
ics,
sunroof control unit, My Port infotelematic system socket
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch pedal switch,
interior heating unit, Blue&Me™control unit, sound system capabilities,
voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on rear bumper, water sen\
sor
on diesel filter, glow plug heating control unit, airflow meter, brake b\
ooster sensor,
switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
(*) Fuse on some versions only.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................. 166
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN ..................................... 167
REGULAR CHECKS ............................................................ 171
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR ................................... 171
CHECKING LEV ELS ............................................................ 172
AIR FILTER .......................................................................\
..... 177
POLLEN FILT ER ................................................................... 177
BATTERY ........................................................................\
....... 177
WHEELS AND TYRES ........................................................ 179
RUBBER TU BES .................................................................... 180
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS .................. 180
BODYWORK ....................................................................... 182
INTERIOR .......................................................................\
....... 184
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years 1234 56 7 8910
Visually inspect rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●● ●● ●●● ●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Visually inspect condition and tensioning of accessory drive belt(s) (for versions without automatic tensioner only)●●
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing drive belt●
Check tappet clearance and adjust, if necessary (1.2 8v - 1.4 8v versio\
ns)
Check manual gearbox oil level●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (1)●●● ●●
Replace spark plugs ●●● ●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (2)●
Replace toothed timing belt (2)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (3) ●●● ●●
Replace brake fluid●●● ●●
Replace passenger compartment filter (3) ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●
(1) If the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual km is less\
than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter mus t be changed
every year.
(2) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. Rega\
rdless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, l\
ong periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km.
Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(3) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 1\
5,000 km.
(
❍) Recommended operations.
(
●) Mandatory operations.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 80 92 104 116
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years 1234 567 8910
Visually inspect condition and wear of front/rear disc brake pads (for \
versions/markets, where provided) and operation of pad wear indicator●●●● ●● ●●●●
Visually inspect rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●● ●● ●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check manual gearbox oil level●● ●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (3) ●
Replace fuel filter (4)●● ●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5) ●● ●●●
Replace brake fluid ●● ●●●
Replace passenger compartment filter (5) ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●
(1) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engi\
ne oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by
the warning light or message in the instrument panel. Anyway, it must ne\
ver exceed 2 years.
(2) If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine o\
il and filter every year.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. Rega\
rdless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, l\
ong periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km.
Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European s\
pecification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 k m.
(5) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 2\
0,000 km.
(
❍) Recommended operations.
(
●) Mandatory operations.
(1)
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis- tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and bootlocks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en- gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, directionindicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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