PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear screen wiper blades
(for versions/markets where provided);
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or motorhome;
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
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition 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 conditions of the
auxiliary drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
replacement of air cleaner cartridge
every 15,000 km.
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SERVICING AND CARE
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
It is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. The following
identification codes are printed and
shown on the plates:
VIN plate.
Chassis marking.
Bodywork paint identification plate.
Engine marking.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment air intake chamber and
bears the following information fig. 204:
A Name of manufacturer
B Type-approval number.
C Vehicle type identification code.
D Chassis manufacture number.
E Maximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden.
F Maximum authorised weight of
vehicle when fully laden plus trailer.
G Maximum authorised weight on first
axle (front).
H Maximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).
I Engine type.
L Bodywork version code.
M Spare part number.
N Correct fume coefficient value.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
This plate is fitted inside the bonnet and
contains the following information fig.
205:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Fiat colour code.
D Colour code for touch-ups or
repainting.CHASSIS MARKING
These are located respectively:
on the passenger compartment floor
panel, near the right front seat; open
flap A to access fig. 206
on the lower part of the windscreen
B fig. 207
The marking includes:
type of vehicle;
chassis number.
204F0V0115
205F0V0118
206F0V0116
207F0V0117
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INDEX
A
BS system........................77
Active safety systems................77
ASR system.........................79
Automatic climate control
system...........................38
Body paintwork identification
plate............................171
Bonnet.............................41
Brake fluid.........................164
Bump starting......................141
Carrying children safely.............86
child restraint systems...........91
Changing a wheel..................134
Chassis marking...................171
Child restraint systems (suitability
for use)...........................89
Child safety device..................14
CO2 emissions....................213
Comfort-Matic/ Dualogic
Transmission....................107
Cruise Control.....................113
Cylinder marking...................172
Dashboard and instrument
panel.............................51
Daytime running lights...............28
Dead lock device....................10Demanding vehicle use.............154
Digital display.......................53
Control buttons..................53
Set-up menu....................53
Dimensions........................181
Dipped headlights..............28-125
Direction indicators.............29-125
Door mirrors........................27
Doors...............................13
Driver's side front airbag.............97
Electric windows...................40
Emergency starting............105-141
Engine
technical specifications.........173
Engine compartment...............155
Engine compartment control unit
fuses............................129
Engine coolant.....................164
Engine marking....................172
Engine oil..........................164
ESC system.........................78
Exterior lights.......................28
Fastening the tow hook............143
Fiat CODE system...................12
Fix&Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit........................138
Fluids and lubricants...............193
Fog lights..........................126
Follow Me Home....................29Follow Me Home device.............29
Front airbags........................96
Front bench.........................22
Front ceiling light...................128
Front fog lights......................29
Front light clusters.................125
Fuel consumption..................198
Fuel cut-off system.................142
Fuses on passenger
compartment wired casing.......130
Handbrake........................105
Hazard warning lights..............122
Headlight washers...................33
Headlights..........................46
Headrests...........................25
Heating and ventilation..............34
Hill Holder system...................79
Identification data..................171
Ignition device.......................11
Important notes....................102
Inflation pressure...................180
Interior lights........................30
Interior mirror........................27
Isofix child restraint system
setup.............................90
Jump starting.....................141
Keys...............................10
Key with remote control..........10
Mechanical key..................10
