
SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY
Symbol What it means
DOOR OPEN
The symbol switches on when one or more doors are not completely shut (for versions/
markets, where provided). An acoustic signal is activated with the doors open and the car
moving. Close the doors properly.
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
If this symbol switches on when the engine is running, this indicates a vehicle recharging
system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the engine bonnet is not properly shut (for versions/markets,
where provided). Close the bonnet properly.
TAILGATE NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the tailgate is not properly shut (for versions/markets, where
provided). Close the tailgate correctly.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The symbol switches on in the case of insufficient engine oil pressure.
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IMPORTANT Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved. The switching on of the
symbol does not show the quantity of oil in the engine: the oil level must be checked manually.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on constantly together with the message in the display in the case of
engine oil pressure sensor failure.
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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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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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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 if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE 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.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECKING LEVELS
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1.4 16V 95 HP version
1. Brake fluid 2. Battery 3. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid 4. Engine coolant fluid 5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil cap/filler
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ENGINE OIL
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Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the vehicle parked on level ground.
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX references on the
dipstick.
If the level of the oil is close to or below
the MIN mark, add oil via the filler fitting
until the MAX mark is reached.
Take out the engine oil dipstick, clean it
with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract it again and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the dipstick.
Engine oil consumption
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3)
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to be run in; therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
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If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
of reservoir 4 and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
WINDSCREEN / REAR
WINDOW WASHING FLUID
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If the level is too low, raise the reservoir
cap 3 and add the fluid described in the
"Technical Specifications" chapter.
BRAKE FLUID
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Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo the reservoir cap 1 and add
the fluid described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
IMPORTANT Carefully clean the cap of
the reservoir and the surrounding
surface. Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this
reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in
areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
be replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan".
BATTERY
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4)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water.
A periodic check carried out at a Fiat
Dealership is, however, necessary to
check efficiency.
Replacing the battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
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