Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Years246810
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper, adjust jets●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check manual gearbox oil (version 1.3 Multijet)●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)(2)
Replace toothed timing belt (1.6 Multijet — 2.0 Multijet versions)(3)
(2) The actual frequency 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 (where provided) on the instrument panel (see "Warning lights and messages" chapter). In any case, it must never exceed 24 months. Change engine
oil and filter every 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum distance 105,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. — Dusty
areas and/or demanding use of the vehicle (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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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
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 screen wiper blades
(for versions/markets where provided);
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or motorhome;
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 condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes)
and rubber elements (boots - sleeves
- bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
auxiliary drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
replacement of air cleaner cartridge
every 15,000 km.
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BATTERY
The battery is of the “limited
maintenance” type: under normal
conditions of use, the electrolyte does
not need topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked
periodically at a Fiat Dealership or
by specialist personnel to make sure it
is working correctly.
143) 144)
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an
original spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will no
longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
37) 38)
6)
145)
USEFUL TIPS FOR
EXTENDING BATTERY
LIFE
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any roof
lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle 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 pole;
completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at starting.The battery is also more prone to the
risk of freezing (already at temperatures
of -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Vehicle inactivity" in "Starting and
driving" if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to
install electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact a Fiat Dealership whose
qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices
from the Lineaccessori Fiat, will
evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle's
electrical system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
WARNING
143)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames or possible
sources of sparks away from the battery:
risk of explosion or fire.
144)Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
195
Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle. Where possible, do not park
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species
give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
7)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products. Use clean cloths to avoid
scratching the glass or damaging the
transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the inside surface of
the rear window gently with a cloth in
the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heater coils.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment, taking
care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control units
and the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key 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.
Headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
WARNING
39)Some car washes with old-style blades
and/or in a poor state of repair can
damage the paintwork, facilitating the
formation of lines that give the paint
a dull/misty appearance, especially on dark
colours. If this happens, lightly polish the
paintwork with appropriate products.
WARNING
7)Detergents cause water pollution. The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
INTERIORS
Regularly check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.),
as this could cause oxidation of the
sheet metal.
153) 154)
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a
moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and mild soap.
PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with
a moist cloth and a solution of water
and non-abrasive mild soap. Use
specific products for cleaning plastic,
without solvents and specifically
designed to prevent damage to the
appearance and colour of the treated
parts, to remove grease and tough
stains.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol,
petrols or their derivatives to clean the
instrument panel glass.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Handbrake
.................................... 129
Hazard warning lights..................... 148
Head restraints............................... 30
Headlight washers ......................... 39
Headlights...................................... 64
Heating and ventilation ................... 40
Hill Holder system .......................... 102
Identification data
.......................... 206
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important notes.............................. 125
Inflation pressure ............................ 219
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 60
Interior lights .................................. 35
Interior mirror ................................. 32
Interiors .......................................... 202
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 113
Jump starting
................................ 168
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 170
Load limiters .................................. 107
Luggage compartment light ........... 36
Main beam headlights
.................. 34
Manual climate control system ....... 45
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 120MSR system .................................. 103
Multifunction display....................... 73
– Control buttons ......................... 74
– Set-up menu ............................. 74
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions)
..................... 154
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 154
Occupant protection systems
....... 104
Parking
......................................... 129
Parking sensors ............................. 139
Partitions........................................ 28
Passenger’s side front airbag ......... 120
Performance .................................. 259
Periodic checks ............................. 183
Plastic parts ................................... 202
Power Socket ................................ 61
Power steering fluid........................ 193
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 143
Pre-tensioners................................ 107
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ........................................... 284
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 128
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 128
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 200
Protecting the environment ............ 66
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 201
Radio (setup)
................................ 65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 6
Rear doors ..................................... 20
Rear fog lights ................................ 55
Rear light clusters .......................... 152
Rear roof light ................................ 155
Rear view mirrors ........................... 32
Rear window washer...................... 39
Rear window wiper ........................ 38
Recharging the battery ................... 196
Refuelling ....................................... 254
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 141
Replacing a bulb ............................ 148
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 151
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 155
Replacing fuses.............................. 157
Replacing the battery ..................... 195
Rim Protector................................. 216
Rims and tyres ............................... 215
Roof rack ....................................... 64
Rubber hoses ................................ 200
Saving fuel
.................................... 143
SBR system ................................... 106
Scheduled servicing ....................... 174
Seat belts....................................... 104
Seat belts maintenance .................. 108
Seat with storage compartment ..... 62
Seats ............................................. 22
INDEX
– Driver’s seat .............................. 22
– Passenger seat ......................... 23
– Rear seats ................................. 24
Seats and fabric parts .................... 202
Service Schedule ........................... 175
Side bag ........................................ 124
Side bags....................................... 124
Side doors ..................................... 19
Side lights ...................................... 151
Side/tail lights................................. 33
Ski rack.......................................... 64
Snow chains .................................. 146
Snow tyres ..................................... 145
Spare wheel ................................... 215
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 210
Speed block................................... 137
Spray nozzles................................. 198
Start&Stop system ......................... 131
Starting the engine ......................... 128
Steering ......................................... 214
Steering wheel ............................... 31
Stopping the engine ....................... 129
Storage compartment .................... 60
Sun visors ...................................... 63
Supply ........................................... 213
Suspension .................................... 214
Symbols......................................... 4
The keys
....................................... 14– Key with remote control............. 14
– Key without remote control........ 14
Third brake lights............................ 152
Towing the vehicle .......................... 170
Towing trailers ................................ 144
TPMS............................................. 134
Traction Plus system ...................... 139
Transmission .................................. 213
Trip computer................................. 80
Types of bulbs ................................ 149
Tyres .............................................. 215
Usage conditions
.......................... 144
Use of the Owner Handbook.......... 3
Useful tips for extending battery
life ................................................ 195
Using the gearbox .......................... 130
Vehicle exterior and underbody
warranty
....................................... 201
Vehicle modifications/alterations ..... 5
VIN plate ........................................ 206
Warming up the engine just
after it has started
........................ 128
Warning lights and messages......... 83
Weights.......................................... 225
Wheel geometry ............................. 215
Wheels ........................................... 215
Wheels and tyres ........................... 199
Windscreen / rear window wiper
(replacement) ............................... 197Windscreen washer ....................... 38
Windscreen wiper .......................... 38
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 192