AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(where provided)
57)
Use only a gearbox oil with the same
characteristics as those indicated in the
"Fluids and lubricants" table (see
"Technical specifications" chapter).
Special additives
Do not use any type of additive with the
automatic transmission oil. The
automatic transmission oil is a product
designed specially for this vehicle and
its performance may be compromised
through the use of further additives.
Avoid the use of transmission sealers,
since they may compromise the
efficiency of the automatic transmission
seals.
IMPORTANT Do not use chemicals to
flush the transmission, since this may
damage its components.
Frequency of oil changes
In normal vehicle operating conditions,
it is not necessary to change the
transmission oil.
If oil leaks are noticed or irregular
operation of the transmission is
detected, have it checked immediately
at a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Driving the vehicle with an
insufficient oil level may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
WARNING
153)The air intake system (air cleaner,
rubber hoses, etc.) can be a protection in
the case of blowbacks from the engine. DO
NOT REMOVE this system unless you
need to carry out repair or servicing
operations. Before starting the engine,
ensure that the system has not been
removed: failure to observe this precaution
may result in serious injury.
154)Exhaust emissions are very
dangerous, and may be lethal. They
contain carbon monoxide, a colourless,
odourless gas which can cause fainting
and poisoning if inhaled.
155)The exhaust system may reach high
temperatures and may cause a fire if the
vehicle is parked on flammable material.
Dry grass or leaves can also catch fire if
they come into contact with the exhaust
system. Do not park or use the vehicle in a
place in which the exhaust system might
come into contact with flammable material.
IMPORTANT
50)It is recommended to have the vehicle
serviced by a Fiat Dealership. When
carrying out normal periodic operations and
small servicing interventions personally on
the vehicle, it is recommended to use
suitable equipment, genuine spare parts
and the necessary fluids. Do not carry out
any interventions if you don't have the
necessary experience.
51)Incorrect servicing of the vehicle or
failure to carry out operations or repairs
(when necessary) may lead to more
expensive repairs, damage to other
components or have a negative impact on
the vehicle performance. Have any
malfunction inspected immediately by a Fiat
Dealership.
52)The vehicle is equipped with fluids
which are optimised or protecting its
performance and life and extending service
intervals. Do not use chemicals for washing
these components since they may damage
the engine, the gearbox or the climate
control system. This damage is not covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. If any component
needs to be washed due to malfunctioning,
use only the specific liquid for that
procedure.
53)An excessive or insufficient amount of
oil inside the base is extremely damaging to
the engine. Make sure it is always at an
adequate level.
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SERVICING AND CARE
54)Always require the use of only
compressor coolants and lubricants
approved and suitable for the specific air
conditioning system fitted on the vehicle.
Some non-approved coolants are
flammable and may explode, with the risk
of injuries. The use of non-approved
coolants or lubricants may adversely affect
system efficiency, leading to expensive
repairs.
55)The air conditioner system contains
coolant under high pressure: to avoid
injuries to people or damage to the system,
any coolant addition or repair that requires
to disconnect the cables must be carried
out by a Fiat Dealership.
56)Vehicles equipped with catalytic
converter must be fuelled only with
unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol would
permanently damage the catalytic
converter and eliminate its ability to reduce
polluting emissions, seriously
compromising the engine performance,
which would be irreparably damaged. If the
engine does not work correctly, especially if
it starts irregularly or if there is a reduction
of its performance, immediately go to a Fiat
Dealership. Prolonged and faulty operation
of the engine may cause overheating of the
converter and, as a consequence, possible
damage to the converter and the vehicle.
57)Using a gearbox fluid different from that
approved may compromise gearshifting
quality and/or cause vibration of the
gearbox itself.LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be jacked up, go
to a Fiat Dealership, which is equipped
with shop jacks and jack arms.
The vehicle lifting points are marked on
the side panels with the
symbols
(see illustration in fig. 145 ).
WHEELS AND TYRES
156) 157) 158) 159) 160)
RIMS AND TYRES
For the type of wheel rims and tyres
fitted on the vehicle see the "Wheels"
paragraph in the "Technical data"
chapter.
SNOW CHAINS
58)
205/55 R16 and 195/65 R15 tyres can
be fitted with 9 mm snow chains.
Important notes
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country. In certain countries, tyres
marked with code M+S (Mud and
Snow) are considered as winter
equipment; therefore their use is
equivalent to that of the snow chains.
The snow chains may be applied only
to the front wheel tyres.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
IMPORTANT Using snow chains with
tyres with non-original dimensions may
damage the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using different size or type
(M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between front
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bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the car after it has been left in
the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at the
windscreen/rear window wiper motors.
Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
IMPORTANT
59)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
60)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid (if at all possible) parking the vehicle
under trees; remove vegetable resins
immediately as, when dried, it may only be
possible to remove them with abrasive
products and/or polishes, which is highly
inadvisable as they could alter the typical
opaqueness of the paint. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning the
front windscreen and rear window; dilute it
min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle is
made and works is contained in this
chapter and illustrated with data, tables
and graphics. For the enthusiasts and
the technician, but also just for those
who want to know every detail of their
vehicle.
IDENTIFICATION DATA.........149
ENGINE..................150
WHEELS.................152
DIMENSIONS..............154
WEIGHTS.................155
REFUELLING...............157
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS......159
PERFORMANCE............162
FUEL CONSUMPTION.........163
CO2 EMISSIONS............165
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE....................166
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TECHNICAL DATA
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
It is located on the driver's door pillar. It
can be read with the door open and
shows the following data fig. 146:
AName of manufacturer
BVehicle type-approval number
CVehicle identification number
DTechnically allowed max. weight with
full load
ETechnically allowed max. weight for
combined vehicle
FTechnically allowed max. weight on
axle 1
GTechnically allowed max. weight on
axle 2
HEngine identification
IType variant version
LPaintwork colour code
MSmoke absorption coefficient (Diesel
versions)
NFurther instructions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is stamped on the plate shown in
fig. 147, located on the front left corner
of the dashboard cover, which can be
seen from outside the vehicle, through
the windscreen.
This number is also stamped on the
passenger compartment floor, in front
of the front right seat.To access it, lift the pre-sheared part of
the fabric fig. 148 in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
The marking includes:
type of vehicle;
chassis serial number.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.14610016J0003EM
14710016J0001EM
14810016J0002EM
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ENGINE
164)
Versions 1.4 16V 95 HP 1.6 E.Torq
Engine code 843A1000 55268036
Cycle Otto Otto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72 × 84 77 × 85.8
Total displacement (cm³) 1368 1598
Compression ratio 11 ± 0.2 11 ± 0.15
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 70 81
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 6000 5500
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 127 152
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 4500 4500
Spark plugsNGK - DCPR7E-N-10 or BOSCH -
YR7DEUNGK - ZKR7B1 - 10
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)Unleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)
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TECHNICAL DATA
Versions1.3 Multijet 95 HP E6 / E6
ECO1.3 Multijet 95 HP E5(*)1.6 Multijet
Engine code 55266963 199B1000 55260384
Cycle Diesel Diesel Diesel
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 69.6 × 82 69.6 × 82 79.5 × 80.5
Total displacement (cm³) 1248 1248 1598
Compression ratio 16.8 ± 0.2 16.8 ± 0.4 16.5 ± 0.4
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 70 70 88
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 3750 4000 3750
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 200 200 320
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 1500 1500 1750
FuelDiesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
(*) (for versions/markets, where provided)
WARNING
164)Modifications or repairs to the supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system technical specifications into
account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tires are warm, the inflation pressure should be + 0.3 bar in relation to the recommended figure. However, recheck
that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
If it is necessary to raise the vehicle, refer to the "Raising the vehicle" paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter.
Engine versions TyresUnladen/medium load Full load
Full size spare
wheel(*)Front Rear Front Rear
1.4 16V 95 HP195 / 65 R15
2.2 2.1 2.6 2.5
2.4 205 / 55 R16
225 / 45 R17
1.3 Multijet 95 HP /
1.6 Multijet 120 HP /
1.6 E.TorQ195 / 65 R15
2.3 2.1 2.6 2.5 205 / 55 R16
225 / 45 R17
(*) After using the spare wheel in an emergency, where necessary, align the pressure of the wheel to the recommended value as soon as
possible, with reference to the following table.
WARNING
165)If winter tyres with a lower speed rating than that indicated in the Registration Document are used, do not exceed the maximum speed
corresponding to the speed rating of the tyres used.
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