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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
Check  the  engine  oil  level  about  five
minutes  after  a  fully  warmed  engine  is
shut  off.  Checking  the  oil  level  while  the
vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy  of  the  oil  level  reading.  Add  oil
only when the level is at or below the ADD
or MIN mark.
Check  the  windshield  washer  solvent  and
add if required.
Check  tire  pressure  and  look  for  unusual
wear  or  damage.  Rotate  tires  at  the  first
sign of irregular wear.
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten
the terminals as required.
Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
brake  master  cylinder  and  power  steering
and fill as needed.
Check all lights and other electrical items
for correct operation.At Each Oil Change
Change the engine oil filter.
Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Check  tire  pressure  and  look  for  unusual
wear  or  damage.  Rotate  tires  at  the  first
sign  of  irregular  wear,  even  if  it  occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer  to  the  Maintenance  Plan  on  the
following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
Maintenance Plan
NOTE:
Once you have carried out the  last interven -
tion  in  the  table,  continue  with  the  sched -
uled  servicing,  maintaining  the  frequency
indicated in the plan by marking each oper -
ation  with  a  dot  or  dedicated  note.  Simply
restarting the maintenance from the start of
the plan may cause the allowed interval to be
exceeded for some operations.
 CAUTION!
Failure  to  perform  the  required
maintenance  items  may  result  in  damage
to the vehicle.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check  tire  pressure  and  look  for  unusual
wear  or  damage.  Rotate  tires  at  the  first
sign  of  irregular  wear,  even  if  it  occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir
and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.Demanding Vehicle Use
Restore  additive level for  AdBlue® Diesel
emissions (UREA) (if equipped), when the
lamp is illuminated or the message on the
instrument panel.
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engine
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer  to  the  maintenance  plan  on  the
following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
NOTE:
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. Simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the
allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations.
 CAUTION!
Failure  to  perform  the  required  maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires.  Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.
Inspect coolant level.
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218Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
12,500
25,000
37,500
50,000
62,500
75,000
87,500
100,000
112,500
125,000
137,500
150,000
162,500
175,000
187,500
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
Additional Inspections
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. (*)
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect  front  suspension,  rear  suspension,  boot  seals,
tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X
Visually  inspect  condition  of:  exterior  bodywork,
underbody  protection,  pipes  and  hoses  (exhaust  -  fuel
system  -  brakes),  rubber  elements  (boots,  sleeves,
bushings, etc.). X X X X X X X
If  using  your  vehicle  in  dusty  or  off-road  conditions,
inspect the air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels. (°) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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(Continued)
Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine 
To ensure proper lubrication of your vehicle's
engine, the engine oil must be maintained at
the correct level. The engine oil level should
be  checked  five  minutes  after  a  warmed  up
engine has been shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground  will  improve  the  accuracy  of  the  oil
level readings. Always maintain the oil  level
within the SAFE zone on the dipstick. Adding
1 quart (0.95 liters) of oil when the reading
is  at  the  bottom  of  the  crosshatch  zone  will
result  in  a  reading  at  the  top  of  the  cross-
hatch zone on these engines.
Adding Washer Fluid  
The  fluid  reservoir  for  the  windshield
washers  and  the  rear  window  washer  (if
equipped)  is  shared.  The  fluid  reservoir  is
located in the engine compartment. Be sure
to  check  the  fluid  level  at  regular  intervals.
Fill  the  reservoir  with  windshield  washer
solvent  only  (not  radiator  antifreeze).  When
refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid  and apply it to a cloth or towel
and  wipe  clean  the  wiper  blades;  this  will
help blade performance.
To  prevent  freeze-up  of  your  windshield
washer system in cold weather, select a solu -
tion  or  mixture  that  meets  or  exceeds  the
temperature  range  of  your  climate.  This
rating  information  can  be  found  on  most
washer fluid containers. WARNING!
Never  smoke  while  working  in  the  engine
compartment: gas and inflammable vapors
may be present, with the risk of fire.
Be  very  careful  when  working  in  the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned. Do not get too
close  to  the  radiator  cooling  fan:  the
electric  fan  may  start;  danger  of  injury.
Scarves,  ties  and  other  loose  clothing
might be pulled by moving parts.
 CAUTION!
Be  careful  not  to  confuse  the  various
types of fluids while topping up: they are
not compatible with each other! Topping
up  with  an  unsuitable  fluid  could
severely damage your car.
The oil level must never exceed the MAX
mark.
Always  top  up  using  engine  oil  of  the
same  specifications  as  that  already  in
the engine.
If the engine oil is being topped up, wait
for the engine  to cool  down  before  loos-
ening the filler cap, particularly for vehi -
cles  with  aluminium  cap  (if  equipped).
WARNING: risk of burns!
Overfilling  or  underfilling  the  crankcase
will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure.
This could damage your engine.
 CAUTION! (Continued)
 WARNING!
Commercial  windshield  washer  solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn
you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
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Coolant Checks 
Check  the  engine  and,  intercooler  (if
equipped)  coolant  (antifreeze)  protection
every  12 months  (before  the  onset  of
freezing  weather,  where  applicable).  If  the
engine and, intercooler (if equipped) is dirty
or rusty in appearance, the system should be
drained, flushed and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant  (conforming  to  MS.90032)  by  an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C
condenser  (if  equipped)  or  radiator  for  any
accumulation  of  bugs,  leaves,  etc.  If  dirty,
clean by gently spraying water from a garden
hose  vertically  down  the  face  of  the  A/C
condenser  (if  equipped)  or  the  back  of  the
radiator core.Check  the  engine  and,  intercooler  (if
equipped)  cooling  system  hoses  for  brittle
rubber,  cracking,  tears,  cuts,  and  tightness
of  the  connection  at  the  coolant  recovery
bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system
for  leaks.  DO NOT  REMOVE  THE COOLANT
PRESSURE  CAP  WHEN  THE  COOLING
SYSTEM IS HOT.
Brake System 
In  order  to  ensure  brake  system  perfor
-
mance, all brake system components should
be  inspected  periodically.  Refer  to  the
“Maintenance  Plan”  in  this  section  for  the
proper maintenance intervals.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder 
The fluid level of the master cylinder should
be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced,
or  immediately  if  the  brake  system  warning
light  is  on.  If  necessary,  add  fluid  to  bring
level within the designated marks on the side
of the reservoir of the brake master cylinder.
Be  sure  to  clean  the  top  of  the  master
cylinder area before removing cap. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level should
be  checked  when  pads  are  replaced.  If  the
brake  fluid  is  abnormally  low,  check  the
system for leaks.
Refer  to  “Fluids  And  Lubricants”  in  “Tech -
nical Specifications” for further information.When  working  near  the  radiator  cooling
fan,  turn  the  ignition  to  the  OFF  mode.
The  fan  is  temperature  controlled  and
can start at any time the ignition is in the
ON mode.
 WARNING! (Continued)
 WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and  possibly  a  collision.  Driving  with  your
foot  resting  or  riding  on  the  brake  pedal
can  result  in  abnormally  high  brake
temperatures,  excessive  lining  wear,  and
possible  brake  damage.  You  would  not
have  your  full  braking  capacity  in  an
emergency. WARNING!
Use  only  manufacturer's  recommended
brake  fluid.  Refer to  “Fluids  And  Lubri -
cants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further  information.  Using  the  wrong
type of brake fluid can severely damage
your  brake  system  and/or  impair  its
performance.  The  proper  type  of  brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on
the  original  factory  installed  hydraulic
master cylinder reservoir.
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Tighten  the  lug  nuts/bolts  in  a  star  pattern
until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
Ensure  that  the  socket  is  fully  engaged  on
the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it halfway).Torque Patterns
After  25 miles  (40 km),  check  the  lug  nut/
bolt  torque  to  be  sure  that  all  the  lug  nuts/
bolts are properly seated against the wheel.WHEELS
Refer to the tire placard label located on the
door sill of the vehicle or to the Registration
Document  for  the  tire  size  and  pressure.
Refer  to  “Tires”  in  “Servicing  And  Mainte -
nance” chapter for further information.
WEIGHTS
For  further  information  refer  to  “Vehicle
Loading”  in  the  “Starting  And  Operating”
chapter.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 
GASOLINE ENGINE   
2.0L Engine
This engine is designed to meet all emission
regulations,  and  provide  satisfactory  fuel
economy  and  performance  when  using
high-quality unleaded gasoline with a recom -
mended RON of 95.
While  operating  on  gasoline  with  the
required  octane  number,  hearing  a  light
knocking  sound  from  the  engine  is  not  a
cause for concern. However, if the engine is
heard  making  a  heavy  knocking  sound,  see
your  dealer  immediately.  Use  of  gasoline
with  a  lower  than  recommended  octane
number  can  cause  engine  failure  and  may
void  or  not  be  covered  by  the  New  Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Poor  quality  gasoline  can  cause  problems
such  as  hard  starting,  stalling,  and  hesita -
tions. If you experience these symptoms, try
another brand of gasoline before considering
service for the vehicle.
 WARNING!
To  avoid  the  risk  of  forcing  the  vehicle  off
the  jack,  do  not  tighten  the  lug  nuts/bolts
fully  until  the  vehicle  has  been  lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
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3.6L Engine
This engine is designed to meet all emissions
regulations  and  provide  excellent  fuel
economy  and  performance  when  using
high-quality  unleaded  gasoline  with  a
minimum  Research  Octane  Number  (RON)
of 91.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not
harmful to your  engine. However, continued
heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause
damage, and  immediate service is required.
Poor  quality  gasoline  can  cause  problems
such  as  hard  starting,  stalling,  and  hesita-
tions. If you experience these symptoms, try
another brand of gasoline before considering
service for the vehicle. Besides  using  unleaded  gasoline  with  the
proper  octane  rating,  gasolines  that  contain
detergents,  corrosion  and  stability  additives
are recommended. Using gasolines that have
these  additives  may  help  improve  fuel
economy,  reduce  emissions,  and  maintain
vehicle performance.
Poor  quality  gasoline  can  cause  problems
such  as  hard  starting,  stalling,  and  hesita
-
tions. If you experience these symptoms, try
another brand of gasoline before considering
service for the vehicle.
Materials Added To Fuel  
Indiscriminate  use  of  fuel  system  cleaning
agents  should  be  avoided.  Many  of  these
materials  intended  for  gum  and  varnish
removal  may  contain  active  solvents  or
similar  ingredients.  These  can  harm  fuel
system gasket and diaphragm materials.
Fuel Icon Identification Compliant To 
EN16942
The  following  symbols  make  it  easier  to
recognize the correct type of fuel to be used
on  your  vehicle.  Before  proceeding  with  the
supply, check the symbols placed inside the
fuel filler flap (if present) and compare them
with  the  symbol  on  the  fuel  pump  (if
present).
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 
DIESEL ENGINE
Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable
supplier.  If  the  outside  temperature  is  very
low,  the  diesel  fuel  thickens  due  to  the
formation  of  paraffin  clots  with  consequent
defective  operation  of  the  fuel  supply
system.
In  order  to  avoid  these  problems  different
types of fuel are distributed according to the
season: summer type, winter type and arctic
type  (cold/mountain  areas).  If  fueling  with
diesel  fuel  whose  features  are  not  suitable
for the temperature of use, it is advisable to
mix in a suitable additive with the fuel. With
the proportions shown on the container, pour
the additive in the tank before fueling.
When using or parking the vehicle for a long
time  in  the  mountains  or  cold  areas,  it  is
advisable  to  refuel  using  locally  available
fuel. In this case, it is also advisable to keep
the tank over half full.
This  vehicle  must  only  use  premium  diesel
fuel that meets the requirements of EN 590.
Biodiesel  blends  up  to  7%  that  meet  EN
590 may also be used.Diesel  fuel  is  seldom  completely  free  of
water.  To  prevent  fuel  system trouble,  drain
the  accumulated  water  from  the  fuel/water
separator  using  the  provided  fuel/water
separator  drain. If you buy good quality fuel
and  follow  the  cold  weather  advice  above,
fuel  conditioners  should  not  be  required  in
your vehicle. If available in your area, a high
cetane  “premium”  diesel  fuel  may  offer
improved  cold-starting  and  warm-up  perfor
-
mance.
Fuel Icon Identification Compliant To 
EN16942
The  following  symbols  make  it  easier  to
recognize the correct type of fuel to be used
on  your  vehicle.  Before  proceeding  with  the
supply, check the symbols placed inside the
fuel filler flap (if present) and compare them
with  the  symbol  on  the  fuel  pump  (if
present).
 WARNING!
Do  not  use  alcohol  or  gasoline  as  a
fuel-blending agent. They can  be unstable
under certain conditions and  hazardous  or
explosive when mixed with diesel fuel.
 CAUTION!
The  manufacturer  requires  that  you  must
fuel  this  vehicle  with  Ultra  Low  Sulfur
Highway  Diesel  fuel  (15  ppm  Sulfur
maximum)  and  prohibits  the  use  of  Low
Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel.
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