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REFUELLING
Only refuel with automotive diesel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for the warning lightsandto switch off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it is
made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.KEYS....................13
IGNITION SWITCH............24
DOORS...................27
SEATS....................33
HEAD RESTRAINTS...........36
STEERING WHEEL............38
REAR VIEW MIRRORS.........41
EXTERNAL LIGHTS...........45
INTERIOR LAMPS............51
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH....52
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.....56
WINDOW..................72
CATALYTIC CONVERTER........74
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF).74
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.......76
CARGO AREA...............77
TRAILER TOWING............79
INTERIOR FEATURES..........80
FUEL SELECTION............87
FILLING THE FUEL TANK........88
ENTERING OR LEAVING THE
VEHICLE..................90
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76)The safety mechanism is deactivated
while the switch is pulled up. Therefore be
especially careful that fingers are not
trapped in the door window opening.CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The exhaust gas scavenging devices
used with catalytic converter are
extremely efficient for the reduction of
noxious gases. The catalytic converter
is installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine
properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
77)
NOTE Use fuel of the type
recommended in “Fuel selection”.
WARNING
77)As with any vehicle, do not park or
operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust since a fire could occur.
DIESEL
PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF)
(where provided)
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a
device that captures most of the
particulate matter (PM) in the exhaust
emissions of the diesel engine. The DPF
automatically burns away trapped PM
during vehicle operation. Under certain
driving conditions, however, the DPF is
not able to burn away all of the trapped
PM and, as a result, an excessive
amount of PM accumulates inside it.
78)
27)
NOTE To minimize the likelihood of
excessive accumulation of PM, try to
avoid driving for long periods at low
speeds and repeatedly driving short
distances and try to keep high engine
speed driving as much as possible.
NOTE The engine sounds slightly
different from usual while the DPF
automatically burns away trapped PM.
The change in the engine sound does
not indicate a fault.
DPF warning lamp
The DPF warning lamp comes on in the
event of an abnormality in the DPF
system.
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Fuel injection amount learning
process
To keep exhaust emissions and engine
noise low, the engine very occasionally
performs a learning process for the fuel
injection amount.
The engine sounds slightly different
from usual while the learning process is
taking place. The change in the engine
sound does not indicate a fault.
If the keyless operation key is not
operating properly
Insert the keyless operation key into the
key slot. Starting the engine and
changing the operation mode should be
now possible.
Remove the keyless operation key from
the key slot after starting the engine or
changing the operation mode.NOTE Do not insert into the key slot
anything other than the keyless
operation key. This could cause
damage or a malfunction.
NOTE Remove the object or additional
key from the keyless operation key
before inserting the key into the key
slot. The vehicle may not be able to
receive the registered ID code from the
registered key. Therefore, the engine
may not start and the operation mode
may not change.
NOTE The keyless operation key is
fixed, if the key is inserted in the key
slot as illustrated. When pulling out the
key, pull out in the state.
Keyless operation key reminder*
(Where provided)
If the operation mode is in OFF and the
driver’s door is opened with the keyless
operation key in the key slot, the
warning lamp will blink and the outerbuzzer sounds for approximately
3 seconds and the inner buzzer sounds
for approximately 1 minute to remind
you to remove the key.
IMPORTANT
93)In some cases, when the engine
switches off, the fan could activate for max.
120 seconds.
94)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
95)Never start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could cause
fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
96)Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, so you need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
97)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessively intense braking,
etc.) during the initial period of use.
98)Release the ignition key as soon as the
engine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
99)Never attempt to start the engine by
pushing or pulling the vehicle.
100)Do not run the engine at high speeds
or drive the vehicle at high speeds until the
engine has had a chance to warm up.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.......248
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN . .249
PERIODIC CHECKS..........254
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE.....254
CHECKING LEVELS..........255
CATALYTIC CONVERTER.......256
ENGINE OIL...............256
ENGINE COOLANT...........257
WASHER FLUID.............259
BRAKE FLUID..............259
CLUTCH FLUID.............260
POWER STEERING FLUID......261
BATTERY.................262
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT . . .264
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......265
VEHICLE CARE PRECAUTIONS. . .265
CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF YOUR
VEHICLE.................266
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR
VEHICLE.................267
TYRES...................271
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CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
372)
The exhaust gas scavenging devices
used with catalytic converter are
extremely efficient for the reduction of
noxious gases. The catalytic converter
is installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine
properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE Use fuel of the type
recommended in “Fuel selection”.
WARNING
372)As with any vehicle, do not park or
operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust since a fire could occur.
ENGINE OIL
To check and refill engine oil
373)
A — Minimum level
B — Maximum level
C — Oil replacement indication mark
The engine oil used has a significant
effect on the engine’s performance,
service life and startability. Be sure to
use oil of the recommended quality and
appropriate viscosity. All engines
consume a certain amount of oil during
normal operation. Therefore, it is
important to check the oil level at
regular intervals or before starting a
long trip.
1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3.Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean cloth.5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it
goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil
level, which should always be within the
range indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the
cylinder head cover and add enough oil
to raise the level to within the specified
range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified
engine oil and do not mix various types
of oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap
securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating
step 4 to 6.
NOTE Check or refill the oil according
to the following manner.
When the oil level is checked in step
6 above, check it on a low side of the
dipstick because it is different in
appearance of oil level in the two sides
of the dipstick.
On vehicles without diesel particulate
filter (DPF), the oil level should be within
the range (A) to (B) on the dipstick.
On vehicles with DPF, the oil level
should be within the range (A) to (C) (oil
replacement indication mark) on the
dipstick. If the oil level is beyond the oil
replacement indication mark (C),
replace the oil as soon as possible.
Then, the oil should be refilled to the
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maximum level (B).
INDEX
4Wheel drive operation........181
Accessory socket............82
Active safety systems..........139
Air conditioning system.........56
Air purifier..................70
Ashtray....................81
Assist grip..................85
Automatic climate control air
conditioner................63
Automatic transmission.........161
Auxiliary driving system.........142
Battery..................262
Bleeding the fuel system........213
Bottle holder................85
Brake fluid.................259
Capacity.................294
Cargo area.................77
Cargo loads.................77
Catalytic converter............74
Central Door Locks............28
Checking levels..............255
Child restraint...............115
Child restraint system..........118
Child-protection rear doors (Double
cab)....................31
Cigarette lighter..............81
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle .267Cleaning the interior of your vehicle .266
Clutch fluid................260
Coat hook..................85
Combination headlamps and dipper
switch...................45
Convenient hook.............85
Cruise control...............186
Cup holder.................84
Dead lock system............29
Demanding vehicle use.........254
Diesel particulate filter..........74
Digital clock.................82
Disposal of used battery........303
Doors.....................27
Driving, alcohol and drugs.......147
Easy select 4WD............166
Economical driving...........146
Electric window control.........72
Electrical system.............292
Electronic immobilizer..........13
Emergency starting...........211
Emission..................300
Engine compartment...........76
Engine coolant..............257
Engine oil.................256
Engine overheating...........212
Engine specifications..........278
Engine switch...............25
Era Glonass................206External Lights...............45
Fluids and Lubricants.........297
Fog lamp switch..............48
Force limiter................113
Front seats.................33
Fuel consumption............300
Fuel selection................87
Fuses....................230
Fusible links................230
General maintenance.........265
Graphical index...............9
Handling of 4 wheel drive vehicles .184
Hazard warning flasher switch.....48
Head restraints...............36
Headlamp levelling switch........47
Heater/Manual air conditioning.....60
High Load System.............77
Horn switch.................40
How to change a tyre..........219
If the operation mode cannot be
changed to OFF...........211
If the vehicle breaks down.......210
Ignition switch...............24
Important operation tips for the air
conditioning...............69
Inside rear view mirror..........41
Instruments.................92
Interior features..............80
Interior lamps................51