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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
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 washing/wiping
system and positioning/wear of wiper
blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one
of the following conditions:
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 conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory 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
cleaner.
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SERVICING AND CARE
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IMPORTANT
65)It is recommended to have the vehicle
serviced by a Fiat Dealership. When
carrying out normal periodic operations and
small servicing interventions personally on
the vehicle, it is recommended to use
suitable equipment, genuine spare parts
and the necessary fluids. Do not carry out
any interventions if you don't have the
necessary experience.
66)Incorrect servicing of the vehicle or
failure to carry out operations or repairs
(when necessary) may lead to more
expensive repairs, damage to other
components or have a negative impact on
the vehicle performance. Have any
malfunction inspected immediately by a Fiat
Dealership.
67)The vehicle is equipped with fluids
which are optimised or protecting its
performance and life and extending service
intervals. Do not use chemicals for washing
these components since they may damage
the engine, the gearbox or the climate
control system. This damage is not covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. If any component
needs to be washed due to malfunctioning,
use only the specific liquid for that
procedure.
68)An excessive or insufficient amount of
oil inside the base is extremely damaging to
the engine. Make sure it is always at an
adequate level.69)Always require the use of only
compressor coolants and lubricants
approved and suitable for the specific air
conditioning system fitted on the vehicle.
Some non-approved coolants are
flammable and may explode, with the risk
of injuries. The use of non-approved
coolants or lubricants may adversely affect
system efficiency, leading to expensive
repairs.
70)The air conditioner system contains
coolant under high pressure: to avoid
injuries to people or damage to the system,
any coolant addition or repair that requires
to disconnect the cables must be carried
out by a Fiat Dealership.
71)Vehicles equipped with catalytic
converter must be fuelled only with
unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol would
permanently damage the catalytic
converter and eliminate its ability to reduce
polluting emissions, seriously
compromising the engine performance,
which would be irreparably damaged. If the
engine does not work correctly, especially if
it starts irregularly or if there is a reduction
of its performance, immediately go to a Fiat
Dealership. Prolonged and faulty operation
of the engine may cause overheating of the
converter and, as a consequence, possible
damage to the converter and the vehicle.
72)Using a gearbox fluid different from that
approved may compromise gearshifting
quality and/or cause vibration of the
gearbox itself.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be jacked up, go
to a Fiat Dealership, which is equipped
with shop jacks and jack arms.
The vehicle lifting points are marked on
the side panels with the
symbols
(see illustration in fig. 173 ).
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.......181
Ignition device...............11
Important information and
recommendations..........228
Interior lights................23
Interiors (cleaning)............179
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............88
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........75
Jump starting..............141
Key removal (automatic
transmission).............146
Keys.....................10
key with remote control.......10
Lever release (automatic
transmission).............145
Lifting the vehicle.............175
Light bulbs
Bulbs types..............122
Luggage compartment
(extension)................15
Main beam headlights..........22
Main beam headlights
(changing a bulb)...........125
Main menu...............47,48
Manual climate control..........27
Manual gearbox.............105Multi-functional display - Right
hand drive version...........44
Multi-Functional Reconfigurable
Display - Right hand drive
version..................45
Multifunction display...........41
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement)..........127
Occupant protection systems.....78
Official type approvals.........227
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............177
Parking Brake...............104
Parking lights................21
Parking sensors.............113
Parking the vehicle...........104
Passenger compartment air
diffusers.................26
Passive/active safety
(LPG system)..............36
PBA (system)................69
Performance (top speed)........199
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................160
Pre-tensioners...............82
Load limiters..............83
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....203
Rain sensor................25
Rear direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............126Rear power socket............35
Rear seats..................15
Rear side lights
(bulb replacement)..........126
Rear view camera............115
Rear View Camera............115
Rear view mirrors.............19
Reconfigurable Multifunction
Display..................42
Refuelling.................193
Refuelling procedure..........117
Emergency refuelling........118
Refuelling the vehicle..........117
Replacing a bulb.............121
Replacing an external bulb......124
Rims and tyres (dimensions)......185
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder).......80
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system..................80
Scheduled servicing...........150
Scheduled Servicing Plan.......151
Screen wiper/washer...........24
Smart washing function.......25
Seat belts..................78
Seats.....................14
Servicing procedures..........173
Side bag..................100
Side direction indicators
(bulb replacement)..........125
Snow chains...............176
INDEX
Engine marking............181
Identification data plate
Identification data
...........181 Chassis marking