BRAKE FLUID
Unscrew the cap 5 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"). When opening the cap
A, make sure that no dirt gets into the
reservoir.
Always use a funnel with a built-in filter
with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
moisture. For this reason, if the vehicle
is mainly used in areas with a high
degree of atmospheric humidity, the
fluid should be replaced at more
frequent intervals than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
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39)
POWER STEERING FLUID
Unscrew the cap 6 and check that the
fluid in the reservoir is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
The level may exceed the MAX mark
when the oil is hot.If topping up is required, make sure the
oil you use has the same specifications
as that already in the system.
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3)
AdBlue®(UREA)
ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL
EMISSIONS
To top up the UREA reservoir, see the
"Topping upAdBlue® diesel emissions
additive (UREA)" in the "Starting and
driving" chapter
COMFORT-MATIC
TRANSMISSION
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
FLUID
To check the transmission oil level and
to check/change the clutch hydraulic
system fluid, go to a Fiat Dealership.
4)
BATTERY
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at
a Fiat Dealership is, however, necessary
to check efficiency.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
147) 148)
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.
149)
40) 41)
5)
WARNING
139)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: inflammable gases
and vapours may be present, constituting
a fire risk.
140)Be very careful working in the engine
compartment when the engine is hot:
you may get burned. Remember that the
fan may start up if the engine is hot: this
could injure you. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
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141)Do not remove the reservoir cap
when the engine is very hot as there is a
risk of scalding. The cooling system is
pressurised. If the cap needs replacing, do
so with another original or the effectiveness
of the system may be compromised.
142)Do not travel if the windscreen washer
reservoir is empty: using the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility.
143)Some commercial windscreen washer
additives are flammable. The engine
compartment contains hot parts which
could start a fire if they come into contact.
144)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
145)The symbol
, on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineralbased. Use of mineral
type fluids will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond repair.
146)Prevent power steering fluid from
coming into contact with hot engine parts:
it is flammable.
147)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.
148)Using the battery with insufficient
battery fluid may irreparably damage the
battery and may cause an explosion.
149)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
36)When topping up, take care not to mix
up the various types of fluids: they are
not compatible with each other and could
seriously damage the vehicle.
37)Used engine oil and replaced oil filters
contain substances which are harmful to
the environment. To change oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
38)PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze fluid is used
in the cooling system. Use fluid of the
same type as that contained in the cooling
system for any top-ups. PARAFLU
UP
fluid cannot be mixed with any other type
of fluid. If this occurs, do not start the
engine and contact your Fiat Dealership
immediately.
39)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
40)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.
41)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
3)Power steering fluid consumption is
extremely low; if another top-up is required
after only a short period of time, have the
system checked for leaks at a Fiat
Dealership.
4)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to have the oil
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of respecting the
environment and according to legal
requirements.
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous 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.
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SERVICING AND CARE
BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
We recommend recharging the battery
slowly for approximately 24 hours at
low amperage. Charging for a longer
time may damage the battery.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
without Start&Stop system:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.with Start&Stop system: fig. 177
(for versions/markets, where provided)
disconnect the quick release
negative terminal A from the dummy
negative terminal B; this is because
a battery status monitoring sensor IBS
D is fitted on the negative battery
terminal C and should never be
disconnected except for when the
battery is actually replaced;
connect the positive cable of the
charger to the positive pole E of the
battery and the negative cable to the
dummy negative terminal B;
turn on the battery charger;
when you have recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
after disconnecting the charger,
reconnect the negative quick release
negative terminal A from the dummy
pole B.with Start&Stop (RADSOK) system:
fig. 178
(for versions/markets, where provided)
disconnect the connector A (by
pressing button B) from IBS sensor C
for monitoring the status of the battery
installed on the negative pole D of
the battery itself;
connect the positive cable to the
positive battery terminal E and the
negative terminal to the IBS sensor F as
shown in fig. 178;
turn on the battery charger;
switch the charger off after
recharging;
after having disconnected the
charger, reconnect connector A to IBS
sensor C as shown in fig. 178.
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IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the car,
disconnect both battery leads before
connecting it. Do not use a "quick-type"
battery charger to provide the starting
voltage.
150) 151)
WARNING
150)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.151)Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it
may explode. If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by skilled
personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
152)
Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
lift up the windscreen wiper arm and
position the blade so that it forms a
90° angle with the arm;
press tabs A fig. 179 and remove
the blade from the arm;
install the new blade by inserting the
straps into the supplied housings of
the arm. Make sure that the new blade
is secured in position.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Replacing the rear
window wiper blade
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover A fig. 180 and
remove the arm from the vehicle by
loosening nut B that fastens it to the
pivot pin;
correctly position the new arm and
tighten the nut fully;
lower the cover.
WARNING
152)Driving with worn windscreen wiper
blades is a serious hazard, because
visibility is reduced in bad weather
conditions.
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.
WHEELS AND TYRES
RIMS AND TYRES
For the type of wheel rims and tyres
fitted on the vehicle see the "Wheels"
paragraph in the "Technical data"
chapter.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking, screech starts and violent
shocks against pavements, potholes or
other hard obstacles. Driving for long
stretches over uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required;
avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and replace it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim, suspension
and steering system;
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RADIO
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The radio has been designed according
to the specifications of the passenger
compartment, with a personalised
design matching the style of the
dashboard perfectly.
TIPS
Road safety
Please, learn how to use all different
radio functions (e.g. save stations)
before beginning to drive.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change
constantly while driving. Reception may
be interfered with by the presence of
mountains, buildings or bridges,
especially when you are far away from
the broadcaster.
IMPORTANT The volume may be
increased when receiving traffic
information and news.
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Care and maintenance
Clean the cover with a soft anti-static
cloth only. Cleaning and polishing
products may damage the surface.ANTITHEFT PROTECTION
The radio is equipped with an anti-theft
protection system based on the
exchange of information between the
radio and the electronic control unit
(Body Computer) present on the
vehicle.
This system guarantees maximum
safety and prevents the secret code
from being entered each time the radio
power supply is disconnected.
If the check has a positive outcome, the
radio will start to function, whereas if
the comparison codes are not the
same or if the electronic control unit
(Body Computer) is replaced, the
device will ask the user to enter the
secret code according to the procedure
described in the paragraph below.
Entering the secret code
When the radio is switched on, if the
secret code is requested, the display
will show the word "Code" for about 2
seconds followed by four dashes "- -
- -".
The code is made up of four digits from
1 to 6, each corresponding to one of
the dashes.
To enter the first digit, press the
corresponding button of the preset
stations (from 1 to 6). Enter the other
code digits in the same way.If the four digits are not entered within
20 seconds, the display will show
"Enter code----".Ifthis occurs, it is
not considered an incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within
20 seconds), the radio will work.
If an incorrect code is entered, the radio
will emit a sound and the display
shows the text "Radio blocked/wait" to
notify the user of the need to enter
the correct code.
Each time the user enters an incorrect
code, the waiting time will gradually
increase (1 min, 2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16
min, 30 min,1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h)
up to a maximum of 24 hours. The
waiting time will be shown on the
display with the text "Radio blocked/
wait". After the text has disappeared it
is possible to start the code entering
procedure again.
Vehicle radio passport
This document certifies ownership of
the car radio. The car radio passport
shows the radio model, serial number
and secret code.
IMPORTANT Keep the radio passport in
a safe place so that you can give the
information to the relevant authorities if
the radio is stolen.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The radio offers the following functions:
Radio section
PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW
frequency bands;
RDS (Radio Data System) with TA
(traffic alerts) function - TP (traffic
programmes) - EON (Enhanced Other
Network) - REG (regional programmes);
AF: search selection for alternative
frequencies in RDS mode;
automatic/manual tuning into
stations;
FM Multipath detector;
manual storing of 30 stations: 18 on
FM band (6 on FM1, 6 on FM2, 6 on
FMT), 12 on MW band;
automatic storing (AUTOSTORE
function) of 6 stations in the dedicated
FM band;
SPEED VOLUME function:
automatic volume adjustment
according to the vehicle speed;
automatic Stereo/Mono selection.
CD section
Direct selection of the disc;
Track selection (forward/back);
Fast advance (forward/back) through
tracks;
CD Display function: display of disc
name and time elapsed since the
start of the track
Playing of audio CDs, CD-Rs and
CD-RWs.
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MP3 CD section
MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG);
Folder selection (previous/next);
Track selection (forward/back);
Fast advance (forward/back) through
tracks;
MP3 Display function: display of
name of folder, ID3-TAG information,
time elapsed since the start of the
track, name of the file;
Reading of audio or data CD, CD-R
and CD-RW.
Audio section
Mute/Pause function;
Soft-Mute function;
Loudness function
7-band graphic equaliser
Separate bass/treble adjustment
Right/left channel balance.FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
SWITCHING ON THE RADIO
The car radio comes on when the
ON/OFF button/knob is briefly pressed.
When the radio is turned on with the
key extracted from the ignition, it
switches off automatically after about
20 minutes.
SWITCHING OFF THE RADIO
Keep the ON/OFF button/knob
pressed.
SELECTING THE RADIO
FUNCTIONS
By pressing the FM AS button quickly
and repeatedly, the following audio
sources can be selected cyclically:
TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMA”).
By pressing the AM button briefly and
repeatedly, the following audio sources
can be selected cyclically:
TUNER (“MW1”, “MW2”).
SELECTING THE CD/CD CHANGER
FUNCTION
By briefly pressing the CD button, the
CD/CD CHANGER audio source can
be selected (only with a CD loaded).
MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION (zeroing
the volume)
Press the MUTE button briefly to
activate the Mute function.
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MULTIMEDIA
Each time the button is pressed the
following bands are selected cyclically:
Pressing the FM AS button: “FM1”,
“FM2” or “FMA”;
Pressing the AM button: “MW1”,
“MW2”.
Each band is highlighted by the name
in the display. The last station selected
on the respective frequency band will
be tuned into.
PRESET BUTTONS
The buttons numbered from 1 to 6 are
used to set the following preset
stations:
18 in the AM band; 6 in FM1, 6 in
FM2, 6 in FMT or "FMA" (on some
versions);
12 in the MW band.
To listen to a preset station, select the
desired frequency band and then briefly
press the corresponding preset button
(from 1 to 6).
By pressing the preset button for more
than 2 seconds, the tuned station will
be stored. The storing phase is
confirmed by an acoustic signal.
AUTOMATIC TUNING
Briefly press the
orbutton to start
the automatic tuning search for the
next station that can be received in the
selected direction.If the button
orpressed down
longer, the fast search starts. When the
button is released, the tuner will stop
on the next station that can be
received.
If the TA function (traffic news) is on, the
tuner searches only for stations that
broadcast traffic news.
MANUAL TUNING
This is used to manually search for
stations in the preselected band. Select
the desired frequency band and then
press the
orbutton briefly and
repeatedly to start to the search in the
desired direction. If the
orbutton
is pressed longer, the fast search will
start and then stop when the button is
released.
AUTOSTORE FUNCTION (automatic
station storage)
To activate the Autostore function, hold
the FM AS button pressed until a beep
is heard. With this function, the radio
automatically stores the 6 stations with
the strongest signal in decreasing
order on the FMA frequency band.
During the automatic storing process,
the text “Autostore” flashes on the
display.Press the FM AS button again to stop
the Autostore function: the radio will
again tune into the station listened
to before the activation of the function.
When the Autostore scan is concluded,
the radio will automatically tune into
the first preset station on the FMA band
(preset 1).
The stations that have a strong signal at
that moment are then automatically
stored in the preselected band in the
buttons numbered 1 to 6.
When the Autostore function is
activated within the MW band, the FMA
band is automatically selected and the
function is performed.
IMPORTANT Sometimes the Autostore
function is not able to find 6 stations
with a strong signal. In this case, the
strongest stations stored will be
duplicated in the free preset buttons.
IMPORTANT When the Autostore
function is activated, the stations that
were previously stored in the FMA band
are deleted.
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