Since this filter physically traps particulate, it should
be regenerated (cleaned) at regular intervals by
burning the carbon particles. The regeneration
procedure is controlled automatically by the engine
management control unit according to the filter
conditions and vehicle use conditions.
During regeneration, the following may occur: a
limited increase in the engine speed, activation of the
fan, a limited increase in fumes and high
temperatures at the exhaust.
These are not faults; they do not impair vehicle
performance or damage the environment. If
the dedicated message is displayed, refer to the
“Warning lights and messages” section.
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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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Some commercial windscreen washer
additives are flammable.The engine
compartment contains hot parts which could
star t a fire if they come into contact .
BRAKE FLUID
Undo the cap A fig. 193 and check that the liquid
contained in the reservoir is at the maximum level.
The fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed
the MAX mark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the "Fluids and
lubricants" table (see "Technical Specifications").
When opening the cap A, make sure that no dirt
gets into the reservoir.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated
filter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.IMPORTANT Brake fluid 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”.
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact , immediately wash the affected parts
with water and mild soap.Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
WARNING
The symbol, on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineralbased. Use of mineral type
fluids will damage the special rubber seals of
the braking system beyond repair.
fig. 193F0T0080
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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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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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Jack ................................................ 157
Jump starting ............................... 155
Keys
– Key with remote control..... 9
– Key without remote
control ..................................... 9
– Ordering additional
remote controls .................... 11
Left direction indicator
warning light.............................. 153
Lifting the vehicle....................... 187
Light beam direction .................. 80
Low battery charge warning
light ............................................. 144
Low engine oil level ................... 147
Low engine oil pressure
warning light.............................. 146
Luggage Compartment
– Emergency opening .............. 73
– Extending the boot ............... 75
– Removing the parcel shelf ... 74
– Removing the rear seat........ 75
– Repositioning the rear
seat ........................................... 75
– Securing the load................... 76
Main beam headlights................. 53
Main beam warning light .......... 153Maintenance and care -
regular checks........................... 196
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing ................. 190
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan......... 191
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 50
Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag ........ 125
MSR system.................................. 85
Multifunction display
– Control buttons .................... 25
– Setup menu............................. 26
– Standard screen ..................... 24
Number plate lights................... 174
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) ............................. 174
On-board instruments............... 16
Ordering additional remote
controls ....................................... 11
Parcel shelf ................................... 74
Parking .......................................... 135
Parking lights ................................ 53
Parking sensor fault warning
light ............................................. 152
Parking sensors ........................... 93Parking sensors (warning
light) ............................................ 152
Particulate filter (DPF) ............. 105
Partitions ...................................... 39
Passenger compartment
fuse box ..................................... 183
Passenger compartment
fuse box table ........................... 185
Performance................................ 231
Pollen filter .................................. 204
Power steering fluid .................. 203
Power supply............................... 220
Pre-tensioners ............................ 110
pressure restoring...................... 165
Prolonged vehicle inactivity ..... 141
Protecting the environment .... 105
Radio ............................................. 100
Radio transmitters and
mobile phones .......................... 102
Rear ceiling light ......................... 176
Rear fog lights .............................. 62
– Warning light ......................... 153
Rear fog lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 172
Rear fog lights warning light .... 153
Rear light clusters ...................... 172
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