Natural Power versions
Thousands of miles 25 50 75 100 125
Thousands of kilometres 40 80 120 160 200
Years246810
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check tyreconditions/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 operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation of
pad wear indicator (for versions/markets, where provided)●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
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SERVICING AND CARE
ENGINE OIL
51)Check the oil level a few minutes after
stopping the engine (about 5 minutes)
with the vehicle parked on level ground.
Check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick B
fig. 208 - fig. 209 - fig. 210 - fig. 211.
The range between the MIN and MAX
marks corresponds to about 1 litre
of oil.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN
mark, add oil through the filler A fig. 208
- fig. 209 - fig. 210 - fig. 211 using the
supplied filler pipe (for versions/markets
where provided), until it reaches the
MAX mark.
The oil level must never exceed the
MAX mark.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the vehicle is new, the engine
needs to be run in, therefore the engine
oil consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000–6,000
km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption
depends on driving style and the
conditions under which the vehicle is
used.IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.
IMPORTANT Always top up using
engine oil of the same specifications as
that already in the engine.
ENGINE COOLANT
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52)
The coolant level must be checked
when the engine is cold and must
range between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is to low, operate as follows:
to access the reservoir filler, remove
the plastic cover A fig. 212 by turning
the locking screws B anticlockwise;
slowly pour a mixture of 50%
demineralised water and 50%
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS PARAFLU
UP
into the reservoir filler C fig. 208 - fig.
209 - fig. 210 - fig. 211 until the level is
close to MAX.
The mixture of 50% demineralised
water and 50% PARAFLU
UPprotects
against freezing down to -35°C.When the vehicle is used in particularly
harsh weather conditions, we
recommend using a mixture of 60%
PARAFLU
UPand 40% demineralised
water.
POWER STEERING FLUID
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53)
4)
Check that the liquid contained in the
tank is at the maximum level. This
operation must be carried out with the
vehicle level and with the engine off and
cold.
Proceed as follows:
to access the reservoir filler, remove
the plastic cover A fig. 212 by turning
the locking screws B anticlockwise;
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check that the fluid level is at the
MAX mark on the dipstick attached to
the reservoir cap F fig. 208 - fig. 209
- fig. 210 - fig. 211 (use the level shown
on the 20°C side of the dipstick to
check when cold).
If the level of the fluid in the tank is
lower than the specified level, top up
using only one of the products
indicated in the "Fluid and lubricants"
table in the "Technical specifications"
section, proceeding as follows:
Start the engine and wait for the fluid
level in the tank to stabilise.
With the engine running, turn the
steering wheel from right to left fully
several times.
Top up the fuel to the MAX level and
then retighten the cap.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHING FLUID
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To add fluid:
remove the cap D fig. 208 - fig. 209
- fig. 210 - fig. 211 by pulling the
retaining tooth outwards;
pull the opening of the pipe upwards
to extract the telescopic funnel fig.
213.IMPORTANT To prevent the cap from
being damaged and interfering with the
adjacent mechanical parts, make sure
that it is correctly oriented as shown
in fig. 213 before opening it. Otherwise,
turn it until it reaches the correct
position.
Fill according to the following
instructions:
Use a mixture of water and PETRONAS
DURANCE SC 35, in the following
concentrations:30% PETRONAS DURANCE SC 35
and 70% water in summer.
50% PETRONAS DURANCE SC 35
and 50% water in winter.
At temperatures below -20°C, use
undiluted PETRONAS DURANCE SC
35 fluid.
To close the cap, operate as follows:
push the funnel fully until it locks;
close the cap.
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BRAKE FLUID
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54)
Undo the cap E fig. 208 - fig. 209 - fig.
210 - fig. 211 and check that the fluid
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").
NOTE Carefully clean the plug of the
reservoir and the surrounding surface.
Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
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SERVICING AND CARE
AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
AIR CLEANER – DUSTY
ROADS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The air cleaner for dusty areas is
equipped with a visual filter clogging
indicator device A fig. 214.
Check the reading of the blockage
sensor at intervals (Refer to the "Service
Schedule" in the "Maintenance and
care" section).IMPORTANT To blow the filter use an
air jet, do not use water or liquid
detergents. Since this cleaner
is specific to versions designed for
dusty areas, it is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership to change the cleaner.
BATTERY
The battery is located inside the
passenger compartment, in front of the
pedals. Remove the protective cover
to gain access to it.
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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.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
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5)
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SERVICING AND CARE
WARNING
195)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.
196)Using the battery with insufficient
battery fluid may irreparably damage the
battery and may cause an explosion.
197)Before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the suitable
terminal, after having waited at least one
minute from turning the ignition key to
STOP.
198)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
55)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. After purchasing
your vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (anti-theft, radio phone, etc.),
go to a Fiat Dealership, which will suggest
the most suitable devices and advise
you whether a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
56)If the vehicle will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.
WARNING
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very harmful for the environment. You
are recommended to go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the battery replaced
where the old battery will be disposed of
respecting both the environment and
the laws in force.
WINDSCREEN
WIPER
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
199)
57)
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
215 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm, making
sure that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.
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SERVICING AND CARE
NOZZLES
Windscreen (washer) fig. 216
If there is no jet, first check that there is
fluid in the reservoir.
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
The washer jets should be positioned
by adjusting the angle of the sprays
using a small straight-headed
screwdriver.
The jets should be directed at about a
third of the height from the top edge
of the windscreen.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
Check the correct condition and
cleanliness of nozzles at regular
intervals.The headlight washers come on
automatically when the windscreen
washer is operated with the low beams
on.
WARNING
199)Driving with worn windscreen wiper
blades is a serious risk, because visibility is
reduced in bad weather conditions.
WARNING
57)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go to a
Fiat Dealership which is equipped
with the arm hoist or workshop lift.
The vehicle must only be lifted laterally
by placing the ends of the arms or
workshop lift in the areas shown in fig.
217.
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ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.
CYLINDER MARKING
Each methane cylinder is identified in
the factory with a stamp on the nose of
the cylinder.
The other plates provided by the
Dealership with the vehicle documents
show the date when the first cylinder
inspection/test is due.
60)
SYSTEM INSPECTION
The cylinders must be inspected, in
accordance with ECE Regulation
Procedure no. 110, every 4 years from
the vehicle registration date or in
accordance with specific regulations in
individual countries.
WARNING
60)If the vehicle has been registered in a
country other than Italy, the certification
data, identification and inspection
procedures for the methane cylinders
should conform to the legislation in that
country. In any case, it should be
remembered that the life of the cylinders is
20 years from the production date as set
out in ECE Regulation no. 110.
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TECHNICAL DATA
prevent any liquid from entering the
system: this could damage it beyond
repair.
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ANTITHEFT PROTECTION
The system is equipped with an
anti-theft protection system based on
the exchange of information with the
electronic control unit (Body Computer)
on the vehicle.
This guarantees maximum safety and
prevents the secret code from being
entered after the power supply has
been disconnected.
If the check has a positive outcome, the
system will start to operate, whereas if
the comparison codes are not the
same or if the electronic control unit
(Body Computer) is replaced, the
system will ask the user to enter the
secret code according to the procedure
described in the paragraph below.
Entering the secret code
When the system is switched on, if the
code is requested, the display will
show "Please enter Anti-Theft Code"
followed by the screen showing a
keypad to enter the secret code.
The secret code is made up of four
digits from 0 to 9.Uconnect™3” Radio:
The secret code is made up of four
digits, from 0 to 9: to insert the code,
turn the "BROWSE ENTER" right knob
and press to confirm.
Uconnect™5” Radio –Uconnect™
5” Radio NAV
The secret code is made up of four
digits, from 1 to 9: to insert the first
number of the code press the
corresponding key on the display. Enter
the other code digits in the same way.
After inserting the fourth digit, move the
cursor to "OK" and press the
"BROWSE/ENTER" right knob: the
system will start to operate.
If an incorrect code is entered, the
system displays "Incorrect Code" to
notify the user of the need to enter the
correct code.
After the 3 available attempts to enter
the code, the system displays
"Incorrect Code. Radio locked. Wait for
30 minutes". After the text has
disappeared it is possible to start the
code entering procedure again.
Vehicle radio passport
This document certifies ownership of
the system. The vehicle radio passport
shows the system model, serial number
and secret code.In the case of loss of the radio
passport, contact the Fiat Dealership,
taking an ID document and the vehicle
ownership documents.
IMPORTANT Keep the vehicle radio
passport in a safe place so that you
can give the information to the relevant
authorities if the system is stolen.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Look at the screen only and when it is
necessary and safe. If you need to look
at the screen for a long time, pull over
to a safe place so as not to be
distracted while driving.
Immediately stop using the system in
the event of a fault. Otherwise the
system might be damaged. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible
to have the system repaired.
WARNING
210)Follow the safety rules here below:
otherwise serious injuries may occur to the
occupants or the system may be
damaged.
211)If the volume is too loud this can be
dangerous. Adjust the volume so that
you can still hear background noises (e.g.
horns, ambulances, police vehicles, etc.).
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