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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct servicing permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING.......144
ENGINE COMPARTMENT......152
BATTERY RECHARGING.......158
SERVICING PROCEDURES.....159
LIFTING THE VEHICLE.........164
WHEELS AND TYRES.........164
BODY...................165
INTERIOR.................166
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, for
versions/markets, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Regardless of the above, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
liquids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to fixed time
or kilometres/miles intervals. If, during
each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out with the owner's explicit
agreement only. If your vehicle is used
frequently for towing, the interval
between one service operation and the
next should be reduced.IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
comply with the schedule may
invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (petrol versions)
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check engine management
system operation; emissions and (where provided) engine
oil deterioration
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (for versions without
automatic tensioner)●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2) (o) (●)o●o●o●o●o●
Replace spark plugs (1.4 16V 95 HP versions)●●
Replace spark plugs (1.4 T-jet 120 HP versions)(3)●●●●●
Replace the toothed timing drive belt(4)
(2) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year. (o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
(3)For T-Jet versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the following:
only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine”
paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; you are
advised to contact a Dealership to have the plugs replaced.
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
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Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Replace accessory drive belt/s(4)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)
●●●●●
Change the brake fluid(6)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5) (o) (●)
o●o●o●o●o●
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, you are advised to change this filter every 15,000 km
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (Diesel versions)
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check engine management
system operation; emissions and (if present) engine oil
deterioration
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt
(1.6 120 HP Multijet versions)●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)(2)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (1.6 120 HP MultiJet
versions)(3)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(3)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (1.3 MultiJet 95 HP versions)
(4)
●●●
(2) (**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the vehicle is mainly used in towns
and cities, change the engine oil and filter every year.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(4) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
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Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Replace fuel filter cartridge (1.6 MultiJet 120 HP versions)
(4)●●●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid(6)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5) (o) (●)
o●o●o●o●o●
(4) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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