Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Years 2 4 6 8 10
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 condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)
(2)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(3)
Replace fuel filter cartridge(4)●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●
Change the brake fluid
(5)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner●●●●●
(2) The actual interval for changing the engine 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 (see chapter "Warning lights and messages"). 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 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 35,000 km
(5) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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REGULAR 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 (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level
every 3,000 km.
HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of the
following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
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 boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust/fuel
supply/brakes), rubber parts (boots/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the auxiliary 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 filter.
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AIR CLEANER/ POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter replaced by a
Fiat Dealership.
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 regularly at a
Fiat Dealership or by specialist personnel to make
sure it is working properly.
WARNING
The battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an excessively
low liquid level will damage the battery
beyond repair and even cause an explosion.
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.
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Rear window (washer)
The rear window washer jets are fixed. The nozzle
holder is located above the rear window (see
fig. 199).BODY
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
ELEMENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the following:
atmospheric pollution
salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot humid
climates)
seasonal environment conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne atmospheric dust
and sand, as well as mud and gravel raised by other
cars is also not to be underestimated.
Fiat used the best manufacturing technologies on
your vehicle to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These are the most important:
painting products and systems which give the
vehicle particular resistance to corrosion and
abrasion;
use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets,
with high resistance to corrosion;
spraying the underbody, engine compartment,
wheelhouse internal parts and other parts with
highly protective wax products;
spraying of plastic materials for protective
purposes in the most exposed points: under the
doors, inside the mudguard, along the edges, etc.
fig. 199F0T0089
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use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to your
Warranty Booklet.ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose,
but also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust. Use only original paint
products for touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint
identification plate” in the “Technical specifications”
section).
Normal care for paintwork consists of washing the
car; how often depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash the vehicle more
often in areas with high atmospheric pollution or if
you are travelling on roads sprinkled with salt.
To wash the vehicle properly, proceed as follows:
wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing with the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
If you put the vehicle through a car wash, follow
these recommendations:
remove the antenna from the roof so it does not
get damaged;
the car wash should use water added to a soapy
solution;
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Handbrake ................................... 134
ABS ................................................ 81
ABS (fault warning light) .......... 145
ABS fault warning light ............. 145
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 143
Air bag fault warning light ........ 143
Air cleaner ................................... 204
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 128
Alarm ............................................. 13
Alarm (warning light) ................ 150
Alarm fault warning light .......... 150
Arrangement possibilities
for Universal Isofix child
restraint system on seats
of vehicle.................................... 121
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life ..................................... 248
Ashtray .......................................... 64
ASR system .................................. 84
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 204
Battery (low charge warning
light) ............................................ 144
Battery (recharging) .................. 186
Body– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 212
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 211
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 212
body paintwork
identification plate ................... 217
Bodywork version ..................... 218
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 77
– Opening ................................... 77
Bottle replacement .................... 165
Brake fluid.................................... 202
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 142
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 143
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 172
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 152
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 152
Brakes
– features ................................... 222
Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 152Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 150
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................ 168
Bump starting ............................. 156
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities
for child restraint
systems ................................... 118
– Child restraint systems ....... 113
– Safety regulations ................. 122
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 175
Ceiling lights................................. 58
Central and side vents ............... 47
Changing a bulb .......................... 166
Changing a wheel ....................... 156
Changing an exterior bulb ....... 170
Changing an interior bulb ........ 174
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 11
Chassis marking.......................... 217
Checking levels ........................... 197
Cigarette lighter .......................... 63
Clutch ........................................... 221
CO2 emissions ........................... 246
Conditions of use ...................... 138
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