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WARNING
231)Use AdBlue (Urea) additive only
according to DIN 70 070 and ISO
22241-1. Other fluids may cause damage
to the system: also exhaust emissions
would no longer comply with the law.
232)The distribution companies are
responsible for the compliance of their
product. Observe the precautions of
storage and servicing, in order to preserve
the initial qualities. The manufacturer of the
vehicle does not recognise any guarantee
in case of malfunctions and damage
caused to the vehicle due to the use of
AdBlue (Urea) additive not in accordance
with regulations.
233)Always turn off the ignition device
before working in the engine compartment
(see the related information in the “Starting
the engine” paragraph in the “Starting and
driving” chapter).
234)Do not open the coolant circuit. It is
dangerous to eyes and skin.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Smoke coming from the engine
compartment.Short circuit or leaks from the cooling
circuit.Stop, remove the starter device, move away from the
vehicle and contact a Fiat Dealership.
The oil pressure warning light goes on
in a curve or when braking.The oil level is too low.Add engine oil (see the paragraph "Warning lights and
messages" in the chapter "Knowing the instrument
panel").
The oil pressure warning light goes on
and delays going off or stays on when
you accelerate.Low oil pressure. Stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
Steering becomes hard.Power steering is overheating.
Drive carefully at slow speed taking into account the level
of effort on the steering wheel needed to turn the wheels.
Contact a Fiat Dealership. Servo electrical motor fault.
Servo system fault.
Vibrations.Badly inflated tyres, badly balanced or
damaged.Check the tyre pressure; if the defect persists, have it
checked at a Fiat Dealership.
The engine overheats. The coolant
liquid temperature indicator is in the
alarm area and theSTOPwarning light
goes on.The cooling fan is out of order. Stop, turn off the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
Coolant liquid leak.Check the coolant liquid tank: there should be liquid in it.
In not, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Coolant liquid boiling in the tank.
64)
Mechanical breakdown: head gasket
damaged.Stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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IMPORTANT
64)Radiator: in case there is not enough relative cooling liquid, remember that when the engine is very hot, you must not fill it with cold
cooling liquid. After any mechanical intervention that involves replacing the coolant liquid, even partially, this last must be a specific type.
Please remember you need to use only products selected by Fiat Dealerships.
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