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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberESC system failure
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds. The display will show a dedicated message.
ESC system activation
Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates the
intervention of the ESC system.If the warning light does not go out or remains on
whilst driving, go to a Fiat Dealership.
Hill Holder failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but should go off after a few seconds;
The warning light will turn on when the Hill Holder system
is faulty.
On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
amberBRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light switches on if the front or rear brake
pads are worn.
On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.Have them replaced as soon as possible.
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Years 2 4 6 8 10 12
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear (where
provided)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper, adjust jets●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●●
Check and adjust clutch pedal, if required●●●●●●
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 the accessory drive belt (for versions without automatic
tensioner) (or every 2 years)●●
Visually inspect the toothed timing drive belt●●
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SERVICING AND CARE
Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Years 2 4 6 8 10 12
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages●●●●●●
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 tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (1.6 MultiJet version) (2)●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
(2) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
Replace fuel filter cartridge (3)●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Replace passenger compartment filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
(3) When refuelling the vehicle with a quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 35,000 km.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Years246810
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper
blades (where provided)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper, adjust jets●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages●●●●●
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 tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
Check manual gearbox oil (version 1.3 Multijet)●
Check and top up transmission oil level for clutch actuation
hydrauilc system (1.6 Multijet 90 HP with Comfort-matic and
Dualogic™transmission)●●●●●