86)Do not carry unnecessary objects on
the flatbed. Particularly if the vehicle is
driven in cities, where frequent stopping
and starting is necessary, supplementary
loads on the vehicle may have major
repercussions on fuel consumption.
Furthermore, do not travel with
unnecessary luggage, loads etc. on the
roof: the increased air resistance will
increase fuel consumption.
87)Using a lower gear when travelling with
heavy loads will improve vehicle
performance and extend the life of the
gearbox, limiting gear shifts and
overheating. This action ensures better
exhaust braking.
88)All precautions must be adopted to
prevent danger to other road users if the
load protrudes beyond the contour of the
vehicle. The rear and side protrusion must
be indicated according to the laws in force
in the country. The load must not
compromise stability of the vehicle or cover
lights, visual indicators or identifying plates.
Poles, bars and similar loads which are
difficult to see arranged horizontally must
not protrude beyond the contour of the
vehicle.TRAILER TOWING
In order to tow a trailer with your
vehicle, when having a trailer towing
device mounted that meets all relevant
regulations in your area, consult a Fiat
Dealership.
Check that your towbar coupling ball
does not obscure your vehicle’s licence
plate when the trailer or caravan is
disconnected. If it obscures the licence
plate, please remove the towbar
coupling ball. And if the towbar
coupling ball is lockable by using a key
or any kind of tools, please remove the
coupling ball and use a towbar coupling
ball which can be removed or
repositioned without the use of a key or
any kind of tools instead.
The regulations concerning the towing
of a trailer may differ from country to
country. You are advised to obey the
regulations in each area.
NOTE If you are going to tow a trailer,
pay careful attention to the following
points.
89)
Maximum towable weight with
brake and maximum trailernose
weight
Never exceed the maximum towable
weight with brake and the maximum
trailer-nose weight as listed in the
specifications. (Refer to “Vehicle
weight”.
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more
than 1,000 m above sea-level, reduce
your weight by 10 % of the gross
combination weight for every increase
of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the
engine output is lowered owing to
decrease in atmospheric pressure.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Indicator lamps What it means
Position lamp indicator lamp*
This indicator lamp illuminates while the position lamps are on.
Diesel preheat indicator lamp
This indicator lamp shows the glow plug preheat condition.Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless
operation system:When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the lamp illuminates. As the glow
plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine can be started.For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system:When the operation mode is put in ON, the lamp illuminates and preheating of the
glow plug starts automatically. As the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine starts.
If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indicator lamp is on for a longer time.
Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system:when the engine has not been started
within approximately 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indicator lamp went out, return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position. Then, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat indicator lamp does not come on even if the ignition switch is
placed in the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON.
46) 47)
Fuel filter indicator lamp
This indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, and goes off after the engine has started. If it lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that
water has accumulated inside the fuel filter; if this happens, take action as follows.
Remove the water from the fuel filter. Refer to “Removal of water from the fuel filter”.
When the lamp goes out, you can resume driving. If it either does not go out or comes on from time to time, we
recommend you to have the vehicle inspected.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
NOTE Confirm that the hanger disc is
securely fitted in the wheel disc hole
when the wheel is just lifted off the
ground.
3. After winding up the spare wheel
sufficiently, make sure it is not loose (the
tightening torque should be
approximately 40 Nm (achieved by
applying a force of 200 N at the end of
the wheel nut wrench) then withdraw
the jack handle.
4. Have your damaged tyre repaired as
soon as possible.
315) 316) 317)
To store the tools, jack and jack
handle
Reverse the removing procedure when
storing the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench. Refer to “Tools, jack and
jack handle”.
WARNING
291)Use the jack only to replace wheels
on the vehicle with which it is supplied or
on other vehicles of the same model. Never
use the jack for other purposes, such as
lifting other car models. Never use the jack
to carry out repairs under the vehicle.
Incorrect positioning of the jack may cause
the lifted vehicle to fall. Do not use the jack
for loads higher than those shown on the
label.292)Have the wheel repaired and refitted
as soon as possible. Do not apply grease
to the bolt threads before fitting: they could
come unscrewed.
293)The spare wheel supplied (for
versions/markets, where provided) is
specific for your vehicle. Therefore, it must
not be used on other models. Do not use
spare wheels of other models on your
vehicle. The wheel bolts are specific for
your vehicle: do not use them on different
models and do not use bolts from other
models on your car.
294)Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your vehicle is
stationary according to the regulations in
force. Passengers should get out of the
vehicle, particularly if it is heavily loaded,
and wait for the wheel to be changed away
from the traffic. Apply the handbrake. in the
event of a wheel change on a slope or on
unsurfaced roads, put any object as stop
under the wheels.
295)Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to
the correct tyre when jacking up the
vehicle. If the vehicle moves while jacked
up, the jack could slip out of position,
leading to an accident.
296)The pressure should be periodically
checked and maintained at the specified
pressure while the tyre is stowed. Driving
with an insufficient tyre pressure can lead
to an accident. If you have no choice but to
drive with an insufficient tyre pressure,
keep your speed down and inflate the tyre
to the correct pressure as soon as
possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation
pressures”).297)Set the jack only at the positions
shown here. If the jack is set at a wrong
position, it could dent your vehicle or the
jack might fall over and cause personal
injury.
298)Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft
surface. Otherwise, the jack might slip and
cause personal injury. Always use the jack
on a flat, hard surface. Before setting the
jack, make sure there are no sand or
pebbles under the jack base.
299)Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon
as the tyre is raised off the ground. It is
dangerous to raise the vehicle any higher.
Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack. Do not bump the raised vehicle or
leave it sitting on the jack for a long time.
Both are very dangerous. Do not use a jack
except the one that came with your
vehicle. The jack should not be used for
any purpose other than to change a tyre.
No one should be in your vehicle when
using the jack. Do not start or run the
engine while your vehicle is on the jack. Do
not turn the raised wheel. The tyres still on
the ground could turn and make your
vehicle fall off the jack.
300)Do not get under your vehicle while
using the jack.
301)Do not bump the raised vehicle or
leave it sitting on the jack for a long time.
Both are very dangerous.
302)Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.
303)The jack should not be used for any
purpose other than to change a tyre.
304)No one should be in your vehicle
when using the jack.
305)Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is on the jack.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
DIESEL ENGINE 4N15
Thousand of miles12,5 25 37,5 50 62,5 75 87,5 100 112 125
Thousands of kilometers or20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary●●●●●●●●●●
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 battery condition●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant●
Adjust the tappet clearance (where there is
no hydraulic clearance adjustment)●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management systems
operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine
oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
(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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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in 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
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions 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 condition of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
WASHER FLUID
Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and
check the level of washer fluid with the
dipstick. If the level is low, replenish the
container with washer fluid.
NOTE The washer fluid container
server serves the windscreen and
headlamps (if so equipped).
During cold weather
To ensure proper operation of the
washers at low temperatures, use a
fluid containing an anti-freezing agent.
363) 364)
WARNING
363)Do not travel if the windscreen
washer reservoir is empty: using the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation of
the system without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some system
components.
364)Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
BRAKE FLUID
To check the fluid level
Check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. The brake fluid level must be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks
on the reservoir.
The brake fluid level is monitored by a
float. When the brake fluid level falls
below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid
warning lamp lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of
the brake pads, but this does not
indicate any abnormality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a
short length of time, it indicates leaks
from the brake system. If this occurs,
we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked.
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INDEX
4Wheel drive operation........178
Accessory socket............80
Active safety systems..........137
Air conditioning system.........56
Air purifier..................68
Ashtray....................79
Assist grip..................83
Automatic climate control air
conditioner................61
Automatic transmission.........159
Auxiliary driving system.........141
Battery..................258
Bleeding the fuel system........211
Bottle holder................82
Brake fluid.................255
Cargo area.................75
Cargo loads.................75
Catalytic converter.........72,252
Central Door Locks............28
Checking levels..............251
Child restraint...............113
Child restraint system..........116
Child-protection rear doors (Double
cab)....................30
Cigarette lighter..............79
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
.263Cleaning the interior of your vehicle .262
Clutch fluid................256
Coat hook..................83
Combination headlamps and
dipper switch..............44
Convenient hook.............83
Cruise control...............183
Cup holder.................82
Dead lock system............29
Demanding vehicle use.........250
Diesel particulate filter..........72
Digital clock.................80
Doors.....................27
Driving, alcohol and drugs.......145
Easy select 4WD............164
Economical driving...........144
Electric window control.........70
Electrical system.............288
Electronic immobilizer..........13
Emergency starting...........209
Emission..................296
Engine compartment...........74
Engine coolant..............253
Engine oil.................252
Engine overheating...........210
Engine specifications..........274
Engine switch...............25
Era Glonass................204
External Lights...............44
Fluids and Lubricants.........293
Fog lamp switch..............48
Force limiter................112
Front seats.................33
Fuel consumption............296
Fuel selection................84
Fuses....................227
Fusible links................227
General maintenance.........261
Graphical index...............9
Handling of 4 wheel drive vehicles.181
Hazard warning flasher switch.....47
Head restraints...............36
Headlamp levelling switch........46
Heater/Manual air conditioning.....58
High Load System.............75
Horn switch.................40
How to change a tyre..........216
If the vehicle breaks down.......208
Ignition switch...............24
Important operation tips for the air
conditioning...............67
Inside rear view mirror..........40
Instruments.................90
Interior features..............78
Interior lamps................50
ISOFIX positions.............116
Key number tag..............13
Keyless Entry System...........14