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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up the
engine oil level.
DEMANDING VEHICLE
USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
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 Service Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
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 (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
The vehicle respects the recycling
criteria and scrapped vehicle
assessment that will become law in
2016.
Therefore, some of the vehicle’s
components are designed with their
ultimate recycling in mind.
These components can easily be
disassembled to be recovered and
reused in the recycling industry.
Moreover, thanks to its advanced
design, its original setup and its modest
fuel consumption, the vehicle complies
with the anti-pollution regulations in
force. We are actively committed to
reducing polluting gases and saving
energy. But the level of polluting gas
emissions and vehicle consumption
also depend on you. Take care to use
and service your vehicle correctly.
Keep in mind that lack of respect for
anti-pollution laws can expose the
vehicle's owner to administrative
sanctions. Moreover, replacing engine,
fuel system and exhaust parts with
other non-original ones voids the
vehicle's compliance with the
anti-pollution regulations.
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INTERIOR
212) 213) 214)
62) 63)
If it undergoes correct service, the
vehicle can last longer. Therefore, we
advise you to regularly see to servicing
the interior of your vehicle.
Every spot must be seen to promptly.
Whatever caused the stain, use cold,
soapy water (possibly warm) based on
mild soap.
Detergents are prohibited (liquid
detergent for dishes, powdered
detergent, alcohol-based products).
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and blot the excess water.
Fabric (seats, door coverings, etc.)
Dust the fabric regularly.
Liquid spots
Use soapy water.
Blot lightly (without rubbing) with a soft
cloth, then rinse and remove residual
liquid.
Solid or pasty spots
Immediately and delicately remove the
excess solid or pasty material with a
spatula (working from the edges to the
middle, keeping the spot from growing).
Clean as indicated for liquid spots.
Special procedure for candy,
chewing gum
Apply an ice cube to crystalise it, then
proceed as indicated for solid spots.IMPORTANT For any interior service
advice or in case of unsatisfactory
results, see a Fiat Dealership.
Dismounting/remounting
removable equipment original to
the vehicle
If you need to remove original
equipment from the passenger
compartment (for example, mats) in
order to clean it, be sure to replace
them carefully on the correct side (the
driver's mat goes on the driver's side)
and fasten them using the components
supplied with them (for example, the
driver's mat must be held in place with
the standard fastening elements).
In any case, when the vehicle is
stopped, make sure nothing can
interfere with driving (impedes use of
the pedals: a heel that catches on the
mat, etc.).
What not to do
Placing objects where the diffusers are,
such as deodorants, air fresheners,
etc., that could damage the dashboard
trim.
WARNING
212)Never use flammable products, such
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the vehicle. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a
fire.213)Do not keep aerosol cans in the
vehicle: they might explode. Aerosol cans
must not be exposed to a temperature
exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is
exposed to sunlight, the internal
temperature can greatly exceed this value.
214)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure
that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
62)We advise you not to use a high
powered or spray cleaner inside the
passenger compartment: without the
necessary precautions, you could damage
the electrical or electronic components in
the vehicle.
63)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
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INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . .126
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........126
Adblue additive reservoir.........45
Baggage cover..............70
Battery...................173
Battery recharging............159
Bodywork.................178
Braking system..............186
Cargo volumes.............199
Checking levels..............169
Child protection systems........101
Carrying children safely.......101
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts............103
ISOFIX fastening system......116
Climate control...............46
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............88
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................70
Diesel version particularities......76
Diffusers...................49
Display....................78
Doors.....................21
Centralised door locking/
unlocking for the openable parts . .25Front doors...............21
Manual door locking/unlocking . . .26
Rear swing doors...........23
Sliding side door............22
Tailgate.................24
Electric windows.............60
Engine...................184
Engine bonnet...............61
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................126
External lights...............37
Daytime running lights........37
Dipped headlights...........37
Direction indicators..........39
Front fog lights.............38
Headlight alignment adjustment . .38
Main beam headlights........37
Rear fog light..............38
Side lights................37
Filters...................172
Front air bags
Driver and passenger air bags . . .97
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............98
Front airbags................97
Front headrest...............28
Handbrake................135
Hazard warning lights..........143
Headrests..................28Heating and ventilation..........48
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........168
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................128
Identification data............182
Ignition device...............46
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................180
Interior fittings...............62
Sun visors................62
Interior lights................40
Jump starting..............158
Keys.....................14
Electronic key.............17
Key with remote control.......14
Manual climate control.........50
Occupant protection systems.....93
Parking the vehicle...........135
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............150
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .149
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .127
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................168
Pre-tensioners...............96
Protecting the environment.......75
Radar parking...............57
Radio.....................69
Fluids and lubricants..........211 CO2 Emissions..............217
Consumption...............215
Performance...............213