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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IMPORTANT Always top up using engine oil of the
same specifications as that already in the engine.
WARNING
Be very careful working in the engine
compartment when the engine is hot :
you may get burned. Remember that the fan
may start up if the engine is hot : this could
injure you. Scarves, ties and other loose clothing
might be pulled by moving parts.
Used engine oil and replaced oil filters
contain substances which are harmful to
the environment .To change oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level should be checked when the
engine is cold and should be between the MIN and
MAX lines on the vessel.
If the level is low, pour into the vessel through cap A
fig. 184 a 50% mixture of demineralised water and
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS PARAFLUUP.
The mixture of 50% PARAFLUUPand 50% distilled
water protects against freezing down to
temperatures of -35°C. For particularly harsh climate
conditions, we recommended using a mixture of
60% PARAFLUUPand 40% distilled water.
fig. 184F0T0078
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Controls........................................ 51
Coupling the tow ring............... 180
Cruise control ............................. 46
Cruise Control (warning
light) ............................................ 144
Cruise Control warning
light ............................................. 144
Dashboard .................................... 3
Dead lock ..................................... 9
Dead Lock .................................... 9
Degraded engine oil warning
light ............................................. 137
Dimensions ................................. 222
Dipped beam headlights ............ 42
Dipped/main beam
headlights ................................... 161
Dipped/main beam
headlights (changing a bulb)... 161
Direction indicators ................... 43
– Left direction indicator
warning light ......................... 145
– Right-hand indicator
warning light .......................... 145
Direction indicators
(changing a bulb) ...................... 161
Door open .................................. 138
Doors (unlocking/locking) ........ 55
Double rear wing doors............ 61DPF (particulate filter) .............. 96
Driver side armrest .................... 52
Driving style ................................ 129
EBD (fault warning light) .......... 136
EBD fault warning light............. 136
EBD system .................................. 72
Emergency starting.................... 124
Engine ........................................... 211
Engine bay fuse box ................... 170
Engine codes ............................... 210
Engine compartment fuse
box table .................................... 174
Engine coolant ............................ 193
Engine coolant fluid
(warning light)........................... 134
Engine coolant fluid warning
light ............................................. 134
Engine coolant temperature
indicator...................................... 14
Engine marking ........................... 209
Engine oil ..................................... 192
Engine oil (degraded oil
warning light) ............................ 137
Engine oil (low pressure
warning light) ............................ 137
EOBD (engine control
system fault warning light) ..... 138
EOBD system .............................. 82ESC (system) ............................... 73
Extending the boot .................... 63
Exterior lights .............................. 42
Fiat CODE (vehicle
protection system fault
warning light) ............................ 141
Fiat CODE system ..................... 6
Fiat CODE vehicle
protection system fault
warning light.............................. 141
Fix&Go automatic kit ............... 153
Fix&Go Automatic quick
tyre pressure restoration....... 154
Flashing the headlights ............... 42
Fluids and lubricants.................. 229
Fog lights ....................................... 51
– Warning light ......................... 144
Fog lights (changing a bulb)...... 162
Fog lights warning light ............. 144
Follow Me Home ........................ 43
Front airbags ............................... 113
– Front airbag driver's side .... 114
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag .... 115
– Passenger side front
airbag....................................... 114
Front ceiling light ....................... 166
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