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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Replacing the rear window wiper blade
(for versions/markets, where provided) Proceed as
follows:
raise the cover A fig. 197 and remove the arm
from the vehicle by loosening nut B that fastens
it to the pivot pin;
correctly position the new arm and tighten the
nut fully;
lower the cover.
SPRAY NOZZLES
If the jet is not coming out, firstly check that there is
fluid in the windscreen/rear window reservoir (for
versions/markets where provided) (see “Checking
levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged;
use a needle to unblock them if necessary.Windscreen (washer)
The window washer jets are fixed. The nozzle
holders are located under the bonnet (see fig. 198).
fig. 197F0T0088fig. 198F0T0090
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SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
It is advisable to use a damp brush on velvet
upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge and a solution of water
and mild soap.
PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts with a
damp cloth and a solution of water and non-abrasive
mild soap. To remove grease and tough stains, use
products designed specifically for cleaning plastics.
These have no solvents and have been designed
so that they do not alter the appearance and colour
of the components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirits or petroleum to
clean the instrument panel glass.
REAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
LEVER KNOB/HANDBRAKE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These components must be cleaned with mild soap
and water only. Never use alcohol or alcohol-based
products.
Read the product label carefully before using specific
products for cleaning the interiors: make sure the
product does not contain spirits or alcohol-based
substances.
If, when cleaning the windscreen with special
products, window cleaner accidentally drips onto theleather of the steering wheel/gear lever knob/hand
brake, wipe away immediately and then wash the
affected area with mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT Be careful when installing a steering
wheel locking device not to damage the leather
upholstery.
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CHASSIS MARKING
This is printed on the passenger compartment floor,
near the right front seat.
Slide the hatch A fig. 202 forward to access.
The marking includes:
type of vehicle;
chassis serial number.
BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
This plate is applied inside the bonnet and shows the
following data fig. 203:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and includes the
type and the engine serial number.
fig. 202F0T0084fig. 203F0T0012
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Controls........................................ 61
Coupling the tow ring............... 187
Cruise control ............................. 56
Cruise Control (warning
light) ............................................ 153
Cruise Control warning
light ............................................. 153
Dashboard .................................... 3
Dead lock ..................................... 12
Dead Lock .................................... 12
Degraded engine oil warning
light ............................................. 146
Digital display
– Control buttons .................... 18
– Setup menu............................. 20
– Standard screen ..................... 18
Dimensions ................................. 229
– Cargo versions...................... 229
– Combi versions..................... 229
Dipped beam headlights ............ 53
Dipped/main beam
headlights ................................... 170
Dipped/main beam
headlights (changing a bulb)... 170
Direction indicators ................... 53
– Left direction indicator
warning light .......................... 153– Right-hand indicator
warning light .......................... 153
Direction indicators
(changing a bulb) ...................... 171...................... 172
Document holder clip ............... 65
Door open .................................. 147
Doors (unlocking/locking) ........ 67
Double rear swing doors .......... 70
DPF (particulate filter) ............. 105
Driver protection ladder........... 40
Driver side armrest .................... 62
Driving style ................................ 138
EBD (fault warning light) .......... 145
EBD fault warning light............. 145
EBD system .................................. 82
Emergency starting.................... 134
Engine ........................................... 219
Engine bay fuse box ................... 179
Engine codes ............................... 218
Engine compartment fuse
box table .................................... 182
Engine coolant ............................ 200
Engine coolant fluid
(warning light)........................... 143
Engine coolant fluid warning
light ............................................. 143Engine coolant temperature
indicator...................................... 17
Engine marking ........................... 217
Engine oil ..................................... 199
Engine oil (degraded oil
warning light) ............................ 146
Engine oil (low pressure
warning light) ............................ 146
EOBD (engine control
system fault warning light) ..... 147
EOBD system .............................. 92
ESC (system) ............................... 83
Exterior lights .............................. 53
Fiat CODE (vehicle
protection system fault
warning light) ............................ 150
Fiat CODE system ..................... 8
Fiat CODE vehicle
protection system fault
warning light.............................. 150
Fix&Go automatic kit ............... 162
Fix&Go Automatic quick
tyre pressure restoration....... 163....... 165
Flashing the headlights ............... 53
Fluids and lubricants.................. 242
Fog lights ....................................... 62
– Warning light ......................... 153
Fog lights (changing a bulb)...... 172
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Fog lights warning light ............. 153
Follow Me Home ........................ 54
Front airbags ............................... 123
– Front airbag driver's side .... 124
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag .... 125
– Passenger side front
airbag....................................... 124
Front ceiling light ....................... 175
Front ceiling light with map
reading lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 175
Front light clusters .................... 170
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ...................... 170
Front power socket ................... 63
Fuel (reserve warning light) ..... 148
Fuel cap ........................................ 103
Fuel consumption ...................... 245
Fuel cut-off system .................... 104
Fuel filter (water in fuel
warning light) ............................ 149
Fuel level gauge ........................... 16
Fuel reserve warning light........ 148
Fuses (replacement) .................. 177
Gear lever.................................... 136
Gear Shift Indication ................. 154Generic failure indication
(warning light)........................... 150
Generic failure indication
warning light.............................. 150
Glove compartment................... 62
Glow plug preheating fault
warning light.............................. 149
Glow plugs (preheating/fault
warning light) ............................ 149
Glow plugs preheating
warning light.............................. 149
Handbrake (warning light) ....... 142
Handbrake lever ......................... 134
Hazard lights ................................ 61
Headlight alignment
corrector .................................... 80
Headlights
– Headlight alignment
corrector................................. 80
– Light beam direction ............ 80
Headrest
– Front ........................................ 41
– Rear .......................................... 41
Heating and ventilation ............. 47
Heating and ventilation
system; ........................................ 46
Heavy use of the vehicle .......... 196
Hill Holder (system) .................. 84How to warm up the engine
after it has just started ........... 133
Identification data ...................... 216
Ignition switch
– Ignition ..................................... 15
– Steering lock........................... 15
In an emergency ......................... 155
Inflation pressure ....................... 228
Inflation procedure .................... 163
Injection system/EOBD
engine control system
(warning light)........................... 147
Injection system/EOBD
engine control system fault
warning light.............................. 147
Installing
electrical/electronic devices .. 101
Instrument panel ......................... 4
Interior fittings ............................ 62
Interiors ....................................... 214
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup) ........................................ 119
– Arrangement possibilities
for child restraint system
on seats of vehicle ............... 121
Isofix child seat assembly
setup ........................................... 119
iTPMS ............................................ 87
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Rear light clusters (changing
a bulb)......................................... 172
Rear power socket ..................... 63
Rear side windows ..................... 66
Rear window washer ................. 55
Rear window wiper .................... 55
Rear-view mirrors
– Interior rear-view mirror..... 44
– Wing mirrors ......................... 44
Refuelling...................................... 240
Refuelling the vehicle ................ 102
Replacing the battery ................ 204
Replacing the rear window
wiper blade................................ 210
Replacing the windscreen
wiper blades .............................. 209
Rev counter.................................. 16
Right-hand indicator
warning light.............................. 153
Rim Protector............................. 226
Rims and tyres ............................ 224
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 78
Roof rails....................................... 79
Rubber lines ................................ 208
Saving fuel .................................... 137
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 191
Seat belt reminder ..................... 147Seat belts
– Use .......................................... 107
Seats
– Accessing front seats............ 38
– Foldaway passenger seat...... 37
– Front seats .............................. 36
Setup menu .................................. 20
Side bags ...................................... 128
– Side Bags ................................ 128
Side lights - tail lights ................. 53
Side lights - tail lights
(changing a bulb) ...................... 170
Side lights/tail lights ................... 170
– Warning light ......................... 153
Side/tail lights warning light ..... 153
Sliding side doors ........................ 67
Snow chains................................. 140
Snow tyres................................... 135
Spare wheel ................................. 224
Speed block .................................. 93
Speedometer ............................... 16
Spray nozzles .............................. 210
Start&Stop system...................... 96
Starting procedure for
diesel versions .......................... 133Starting procedure for
petrol versions ......................... 132
Starting the engine .................... 132
Steering lock ................................ 15
Steering System .......................... 223
Steering wheel ............................. 43
Stopping the engine ................... 134
Storage compartment................ 62
Sun visors ..................................... 65
Suspension ................................... 223
Symbols ......................................... 8
Tail lights/rear fog light
(changing a bulb) ...................... 172
Third brake lights ....................... 174
Third brake lights (changing
a bulb)......................................... 174
Tool bag ....................................... 158
Towing the vehicle ..................... 187
Towing trailers ............................ 139
Traction Plus system .................. 91
Transmission ............................... 136
Trip Computer ............................ 33
Tyres ............................................. 224
Useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ........... 206
VIN plate...................................... 216
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