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.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
HEAVY USAGE OF THE
CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under 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 Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment 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.
On versions with AT6 automatic
transmission, change the oil and
replace filters every 90,000 km (or 2
years) if the vehicle is used in the
following conditions: city driving, short
and repeated journeys (less than
78 km) or frequent towing of trailers or
caravans.
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USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
Useful advice for extending the life
of your battery
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal lights
off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable.
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you wish
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
49)
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel (or symbol on the
display) switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure, simply turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line for
about a hundred metres.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (at temperatures as high as
-10°C). Refer to the "Vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
WARNING
142)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
143)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned. Do not get too
close to the radiator cooling fan: the
electric fan may start; danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose clothing
might be pulled by moving parts.144)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
145)The cooling system is pressurised. If
the cap needs replacing, do so with
another original or the effectiveness of the
system may be compromised. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
146)Do not travel if the windscreen
washer reservoir is empty: using the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation of
the system without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some system
components.
147)Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
148)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
149)The symbol, on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineral-based. Use of mineral
type fluids will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond repair.
150)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
151)Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
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SERVICING AND CARE
INDEX
ABS (system)...............57
Active safety systems...........57
Airbag
Front airbags..............77
Side bags................80
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)............77
Automatic climate control system.......................28
Automatic light control..........19
Automatic transmission......86,119
AUX source................185
Battery..................137
Battery recharging............139
Bluetooth® source...........184
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............144
Bonnet....................31
Boot.....................33
Brake lights (bulb replacement). . . .104
Carrying children safely.........67
Changing a wheel............111
Checking levels..............132
Child protection systems........67
Child safety device............12
Climate control...............25
CO2 emissions..............165
Control buttons............38,40Control panel and on-board
instruments...............36
CONTROLS
Controls on the front panel. . . .179
Daytime running lights (DRL)......19
Daytime running lights (DRL) (bulb
replacement)..............102
Dimensions................154
Dipped headlights.............19
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement)..............102
Direction indicators............21
Display....................38
Doors.....................11
Driving assistance systems.......60
DTC (system)................57
Electric power steering.........32
Electric windows..............30
Electronic Cruise Control........90
Emergency starting...........117
Engine...................150
marking................149
Engine compartment..........132
Engine compartment (washing). . . .145
Engine oil (consumption)........137
Engine oil (level check).........137
ERM (system)................58
ESC (system)................57
External lights...............19
Fiat Code (system)............11
Fix&Go Automatic kit..........115
Fluids and lubricants..........159
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....103
Front ceiling light..............22
Front fog lights...............20
Front seat electric heating........14
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .13
Fuel consumption............163
Fuel cut-off system...........119
Fuse boxes................106
Fuses (replacement)...........106
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)........38
Hazard warning lights..........99
Emergency braking..........99
Headlight alignment adjustment....21
Headlight alignment corrector.....21
Headlights (cleaning)..........145
Headrests..................16
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........131
HHC (system)................58
Identification data
chassis marking...........149
engine marking............149
identification data plate.......149
Ignition device...............10
Important information and
recommendations..........190
Interior lights................22
Interiors (cleaning)............146
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............71
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........60
Jump starting..............117
Key removal (automatic
transmission).............120
Keys
key with remote control........9
Lever release (automatic
transmission).............119
Lifting the vehicle.............143
Light bulbs
types of bulbs............100
Luggage compartment
(extension)................14
Main beam headlights..........21
Main beam headlights (changing
a bulb)..................102
Main menu...............39,40
Manual climate control..........26
Manual gearbox..............86
Multifunction display...........36
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............105
Occupant protection systems.....62
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............144Parking Brake...............85
Parking lights................20
Parking sensors..............91
Passenger compartment air
diffusers.................25
PBA (system)................58
Performance (top speed)........162
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................131
Pre-tensioners...............65
Load limiters..............65
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....166
Rain sensor................24
Rear current socket............34
Rear direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............104
Rear seats..................14
Rear side lights (bulb
replacement)..............104
Rear view camera.............94
Rear View Camera............94
Rear view mirrors.............18
Reconfigurable Multifunction
Display..................37
Refuelling.................157
Refuelling procedure...........96
Emergency refuelling.........96
Refuelling the vehicle...........96
Replacing a bulb..............99Replacing an external bulb......102
Rims and tyres (dimensions)......152
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder).......64
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system.......................64
Scheduled servicing...........124
Scheduled Servicing Plan.......125
Screen wiper/washer...........23
Smart washing function.......23
Seat belts..................62
Seats.....................13
Servicing procedures..........140
Side bag...................80
Side direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............103
Snow chains...............143
SRS (supplementary restraint
system)..................77
Starting the engine............84
Steering lock................10
Steering wheel...............17
Stop/Start system.............89
Symbols....................2
TC (system)................58
Technical data..............149
The keys...................9
Third brake light (bulb
replacement)..............105
Towing the vehicle............121
Towing trailers...............95
INDEX