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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Lever release
In the event of a fault, to move the gear
lever from P (Park), proceed as follows:
stop the engine;
engage the parking brake;
working carefully in the point
indicated by the arrow, remove the gear
lever gaiter 1 fig. 191 (also see
fig. 192 );
fully depress the brake pedal and
hold it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole 2 fig. 193 and
adjust the release lever;
place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter correctly;
start the engine.
Key removal
70)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the parking brake;
using the provided key 1
fig. 194 (located in the casing
containing the on-board documents or
in the tool compartment in the boot),
undo the fixing screws 2 fig. 195 for the
lower cover 3;
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pull tab 4 fig. 202 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
once the key has been removed, refit
lower cover 3 fig. 201, make sure it
locks correctly and tighten the fixing
screws 2 firmly.
IMPORTANT
71)It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must be
paid to the correct coupling of the retaining
clips. Otherwise, noise might be heard due
to an incorrect fastening of the lower cover
with the upper cover.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
162) 163) 164)
The tow ring provided is located in the
tool box inside the boot.
Front
Proceed as follows:
release and remove the protective
cap;
take tow hook 1 fig. 203 and screw it
fully onto the front threaded pin.
Rear
Proceed as follows:
release and remove the protective
cap;
take tow hook 1 fig. 204 and screw it
fully onto the rear threaded pin.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (petrol versions - LPG versions)
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the
maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!
Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1)
Visually inspect the condition of: LPG pipes and
connectors, LPG tank fixing (1.4 T-Jet 120 HP LPG
versions)
Check exhaust emissions
Check operation of engine control and emissions systems
using the diagnosis socket
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (Diesel versions)
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the
maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!
Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1) (2)
Check exhaust emissions
Use the diagnosis socket to check operation of engine
control, emissions and engine oil deterioration system (the
latter, where provided)(3)
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) Consumption of additive for emissions (UREA) depends on the condition of use of the vehicle and is indicated by a warning light and message on the instrument
panel (for versions/markets, where provided).
(3) If the "remaining percentage of efficient engine oil" detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than or equal to 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and
engine filter in order to avoid another service operation after a short time.
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