Fiat Panda 2012 plus manual

IN AN EMERGENCY GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
In an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found on the Warranty
Booklet.You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership. SAFETY

STARTING THE ENGINE ❒ connect the positive terminals (sign + near the STARTING AND
terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead DRIVING
Contact to a Fiat Dealership immediately if fig. 107;
instrument panel warning light comes on WARNING LIGHTS
constantly. ❒ with a second lead, connect the negative terminal AND MESSAGES
– of the auxiliary battery to an earthing point
JUMP STARTING on the engine or the gearbox of the car to be IN AN
started; EMERGENCY
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using
an auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a ❒ start the engine; SERVICING AND
little higher than the flat one. MAINTENANCE
To start the vehicle, proceed as follows: ❒ when the engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
For versions with Start&Stop system, in case of
starting by auxiliary battery, refer to the paragraph INDEX
“Start&Stop system” in the chapter “Getting to
know your car”. 147

If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do
not persist but contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite
explosive gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between metallic parts of the two
cars.

fig. 107 F0W0084

GETTING TO KNOW Never use a fast battery-charger to start CHANGING A WHEEL
YOUR CAR the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car, particularly GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
the ignition and fuel supply control units.
The car is equipped with the “FIX&GO Automatic
SAFETY WARNING Kit”: see the paragraph “FIX&GO Automatic Kit” for
how to use this device. As an alternative to the
STARTING AND This procedure must be performed by “FIX&GO Automatic Kit” the car may be equipped
DRIVING expert personnel because incorrect with a space-saver wheel: see the instructions on the
actions could cause electrical discharge of following pages for changing the tyre.
WARNING LIGHTS considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
AND MESSAGES fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact WARNING
with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lighted cigarettes away from the battery and do The space-saver wheel (for versions/
not cause sparks. markets where provided) is specific to
your car, do not use it on other models, or use
IN AN BUMP STARTING the space-saver wheel of other models on your
EMERGENCY Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or car.The space-saver wheel must only be used
in case of emergency. It must only be used
coasting downhill. for the distance necessary to reach a service
point and the car speed must not exceed 80
SERVICING AND IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and km/h.The space-saver wheel has an orange
MAINTENANCE electrical power steering system are not active until sticker that summarises the main cautions for
the engine is started. A much greater effort will use and limitations. Never remove or cover
TECHNICAL therefore be required to use the brake pedal or turn the label.The following information is provided
SPECIFICATIONS the steering wheel. in four languages on the label: "Important!
For temporary use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with a standard tire as soon as possible. Never
cover this indication." Never apply a wheel
cap on a space-saver wheel.

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WARNING WARNING GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
Alert other drivers that the car is The jack may be used to replace wheels
stationary in compliance with local only on the car that it comes with or SAFETY
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning other cars of the same model. Never use the
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board should jack for other purposes, such as lifting other car STARTING AND
leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden. models. Never use it for repair operations DRIVING
Passengers should stay away from on-coming under the car. Incorrectly positioning the jack
traffic while the wheel is being changed. On hills may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack WARNING LIGHTS
or uneven roads, use chocks or appropriate for loads higher than those shown on the label. AND MESSAGES
objects to block the wheels of the vehicle. Never install snow chains on the space-saver
spare wheel; if a front tyre (driving wheel) IN AN
WARNING is punctured and you need to use snow chains, EMERGENCY
use a standard wheel from the rear axle and
The vehicle's driving characteristics will install the space-saver spare wheel on the rear SERVICING AND
be modified with the space-saver wheel axle. In this way, with two normal front drive MAINTENANCE
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and braking, wheels, it is possible to use snow chains.
abrupt steering and fast cornering.The overall TECHNICAL
duration of the space-saver spare wheel is WARNING SPECIFICATIONS
of about 3000 km, after which the relevant tyre
must be replaced with another one of the If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it
same type. Never install a traditional tyre on a may come off when the car is travelling.
rim designed to be used as a small spare wheel. Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never
Have the wheel repaired and refitted as soon introduce tools of any kind between rim and
as possible. Using two or more small spare tyre. Check tyre and space-saver wheel
wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do not pressures regularly, complying with the values
apply grease to the bolt threads before fitting: given in the "Technical specifications" chapter.
they could unscrew themselves.

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GETTING TO KNOW JACK ❒ take the wrench A fig. 110 and loosen the fixing
YOUR CAR bolts by about one turn;
Important notes:
SAFETY ❒ position the jack under the car, near the wheel to
❒ the jack weight is 1.76 kg; be changed;
STARTING AND
DRIVING ❒ the jack requires no adjustment; fig. 108 F0W0325

WARNING LIGHTS ❒ the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
AND MESSAGES fault it must be replaced by another original one;

IN AN ❒ no tool other than its cranking device may be
EMERGENCY fitted on the jack.
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE To change a wheel proceed as follows:

TECHNICAL ❒ stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for
SPECIFICATIONS oncoming traffic where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;

❒ switch off the engine, pull up the handbrake and
engage the 1st gear or the reverse gear. Wear the
reflective safety jacket (compulsory by law in
certain countries) before getting out of the car;

❒ open the luggage compartment, pull tab A fig. 108
and lift up the mat;

❒ using the wrench A fig. 109 located in the tool
box, loosen the locking device, take the tool box B
and place it close to the wheel to be replaced.
Then take the space-saver wheel C;

INDEX fig. 109 F0W0183

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❒ operate the device A fig. 111 to extend the jack ❒ take the wrench A fig. 110 and fully tighten the GETTING TO KNOW
until the top of the jack B fig. 112 fits correctly fixing bolts; YOUR CAR
into the side member C (next to the mark on
the side member); ❒ operate the jack handle D to lower the car. Then SAFETY
extract the jack;
❒ alert other passengers that the car is about to be STARTING AND
raised; all persons should be kept away from the fig. 111 F0W0025 DRIVING
car until it has been lowered; WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
❒ fit handle D fig. 111 into the housing in device A, IN AN
operate the jack and raise the car until the wheel EMERGENCY
is a few centimetres from the ground; SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
❒ remove the wheel cap after loosening the 3 fixing
bolts and finally loosen the fourth bolt and extract
the wheel (only for versions with wheel caps
fixed by bolts);

❒ make sure the contact surfaces between
space-saver wheel and hub are clean so that the
fastening bolts will not come loose;

❒ fit the space-saver wheel by inserting the first bolt
for two threads into the hole closest to the valve;

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

fig. 110 F0W0179 fig. 112 F0W0024 INDEX

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GETTING TO KNOW ❒ use the wrench A provided to fully tighten the Versions with steel rims
YOUR CAR bolts in a criss-cross fashion as per the numerical
SAFETY sequence illustrated in fig. 113; Proceed as follows:

STARTING AND ❒ when replacing an alloy wheel it is advisable to ❒ make sure the contact surfaces between standard
DRIVING place it upside down, with the aesthetic part facing wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening
upwards. bolts will not come loose;

Restore the standard wheel as soon as possible, ❒ fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt by
because, once placed in the associated compartment, 2 threads into the hole closest to the inflation
the luggage compartment load platform is rendered valve;
uneven as the standard wheel is larger than the
space-saver wheel. ❒ fit the hub cap, aligning the crescent hole with the
bolt already fitted, then fit the other bolts;
REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
WARNING LIGHTS Following the procedure described previously, raise ❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening
AND MESSAGES the car and remove the space-saver wheel. bolts;

IN AN ❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
EMERGENCY
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
SERVICING AND in the sequence shown previously.
MAINTENANCE
Versions with alloy wheels
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS ❒ insert the wheel on the hub and using the wrench
provided tighten the bolts;

❒ lower the car and remove the jack;

❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
in the sequence shown;

❒ reinstall the pressure-fitted hub cap, making sure
that the reference hole on the wheel is aligned
with the reference hole on the cap.

IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap
INDEX may detach itself when the vehicle is running.

fig. 113 F0W0182

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At the end of operation "FIX&GO automatic" KIT GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
❒ stow the space-saver wheel in the compartment It is located in a special container in the luggage
provided in the luggage compartment; compartment fig. 114. The container also contains a SAFETY
screwdriver and the tow hook.
❒ insert the jack and the other tools in the STARTING AND
container; The kit fig. 114 contains: DRIVING

❒ arrange the container and tools on the space-saver ❒ bottle A containing sealant and fitted with: WARNING LIGHTS
wheel; AND MESSAGES
❒ filling pipe B;
❒ correctly reposition the boot mat. IN AN
❒ sticker C bearing the notice “max. 80 km/h”, to be EMERGENCY
placed in a position visible to the driver (on the
instrument panel) after fixing the tyre;

❒ a compressor D including a pressure gauge and
connections, found in the compartment;

❒ instruction brochure (see fig. 116), to be used for
prompt and correct use of the quick tyre repair
kit and then to be handed to the personnel
charged with handling the treated tyre;

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

fig. 114 F0W0093 INDEX

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❒ a pair of protective gloves located in the side WARNING
Give the instruction brochure to the
GETTING TO KNOW compartment of the compressor; personnel charged with handling the
YOUR CAR ❒ adapters for inflating different elements. tyre treated with the quick tyre repair kit.

SAFETY In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to
STARTING AND fig. 115 F0W0006 repair tyres showing damages on the
DRIVING track or shoulder up to max. 4 mm diameter.

WARNING LIGHTS WARNING
AND MESSAGES Punctures on the sides of the tire may
not be repaired. Do not use the quick
IN AN tyre repair kit if the tyre is damaged as a result
EMERGENCY of driving with it deflated.

SERVICING AND WARNING
MAINTENANCE Repairs are not possible in the case of
damage to the wheel rim (bad groove
TECHNICAL distortion causing air loss). Do not remove
SPECIFICATIONS foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the tyre.

INDEX fig. 116 F0W0007

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WARNING Dispose of the bottle and the sealant GETTING TO KNOW
liquid properly. Have the sealing fluid and YOUR CAR
Never operate the compressor for longer the cylinder disposed of in compliance
than 20 consecutive minutes. Risk of with national and local regulations.
overheating.Tyres repaired with the quick tyre
repair kit must only be used temporarily, as INFLATION PROCEDURE SAFETY
the kit is not suitable for a definitive repair.

WARNING WARNING STARTING AND
DRIVING
The cylinder contains ethyl glycol. Put on the protective gloves provided
Contains latex: may cause an allergic together with quick tyre repair kit.
reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Eye irritant.
May cause irritation if inhaled or on contact. Proceed as follows: WARNING LIGHTS
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. In the AND MESSAGES
event of contact, wash immediately with plenty ❒ Pull up the handbrake. Unscrew the tyre valve
of water. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. cap, take out the filler hose A fig. 117 and tighten IN AN
Rinse out your mouth, drink large quantities of the ring nut B on the tyre valve; EMERGENCY
water and seek immediate medical attention.
Keep away from children.The product must not SERVICING AND
be used by asthmatics. Do not inhale the MAINTENANCE
vapours during insertion and suction. Call a
doctor immediately if allergic reactions are TECHNICAL
noted. Store the canister in its proper SPECIFICATIONS
compartment, away from sources of heat.The
sealant fluid has an expiry date. Replace the
bottle containing out-of-date sealant fluid.

fig. 117 F0W0176 INDEX

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GETTING TO KNOW ❒ make sure that the compressor switch A fig. 118 is WARNING
YOUR CAR in position 0 (off), start the engine, plug into the
power socket in the central tunnel fig. 119 and Apply the adhesive label where it can be
SAFETY operate the compressor turning switch A to easily seen by the driver as a reminder
position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure that the tyre has been treated with the quick
STARTING AND specified in the "Inflation pressure" paragraph in repair kit. Drive carefully, particularly on bends.
DRIVING the "Technical specifications" section. Check tyre Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not accelerate or
pressure on gauge B fig. 118 with compressor brake suddenly.
WARNING LIGHTS off to obtain a more precise reading;
AND MESSAGES ❒ after driving for about 10 minutes stop and check
❒ if after five minutes it is still impossible to reach at the tyre pressure again; pull up the handbrake;
IN AN least 1.8 bar, disengage the compressor from the For the safety of the car when it is parked, follow
EMERGENCY valve and power socket, then move the car the indication in the paragraph "When parked"
forwards by approx. ten metres in order in the chapter "Starting up and driving" .
to distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;

❒ if after this operation you still cannot reach at least
1.8 bar after 5 minutes from switching on the
compressor, do not resume driving but contact a
Fiat Dealership;

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MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX fig. 118 F0W0181 fig. 119 F0W0178

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WARNING CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE GETTING TO KNOW
PRESSURE YOUR CAR
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar,
do not drive any further: the quick The compressor can also be used to check and if SAFETY
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee the correct necessary top up the tyre pressure. Release quick
hold because the tyre is too damaged. Contact connector A fig. 120 and connect it directly to STARTING AND
a Fiat Dealership. the valve of the tyre to be inflated. DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
❒ if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected, AND MESSAGES
restore the correct pressure (with the engine IN AN
running and the handbrake engaged), resume EMERGENCY
driving and drive with great care to the nearest SERVICING AND
Fiat Dealership. MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
WARNING SPECIFICATIONS

Always indicate that the tyre was
repaired using the quick tyre repair kit.
Give the instruction booklet to the personnel
charged with handling the treated tyre.

fig. 120 F0W0180 INDEX

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GETTING TO KNOW REPLACING THE BOTTLE CHANGING A BULB
YOUR CAR
SAFETY Proceed as follows: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ Before changing a bulb check the contacts for
STARTING AND ❒ disconnect connection A fig. 121;
DRIVING ❒ turn the cylinder to be replaced anticlockwise and oxidation;
❒ burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the
raise it;
same type and power;
❒ fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise; ❒ after replacing a headlight bulb, always check its
❒ connect connection A to the cylinder and insert
alignment;
the transparent pipe B into its housing. ❒ when a light is not working, check that the

WARNING LIGHTS corresponding fuse is intact before changing a bulb.
AND MESSAGES For the location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“If a fuse blows” in this section;
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EMERGENCY WARNING

SERVICING AND Modifications or repairs to the electric
MAINTENANCE system that are not carried out properly
or do not take the system technical
TECHNICAL specifications into account can cause
SPECIFICATIONS malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.

WARNING

Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas,
in the case of breakage they may burst
causing glass fragments to be projected
outwards.

INDEX fig. 121 F0W0008

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Halogen bulbs must be handled holding IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or GETTING TO KNOW
the metal part only.Touching the after heavy rain or washing, the surface of headlights YOUR CAR
transparent part of the bulb with your or rear lights, may steam up and/or form drops of
fingers may reduce the intensity of the emitted condensation on the inside. This is a natural SAFETY
light and even reduce the lifespan of the bulb. In phenomenon due to the difference in temperature
case of accidental contact, wipe the bulb with and humidity between the inside and the outside STARTING AND
a cloth moistened with alcohol and let the bulb of the glass which does not indicate a fault and does DRIVING
dry. not compromise the normal operation of lighting
devices. The mist disappears quickly when the lights WARNING LIGHTS
Where possible, it is advisable to have are turned on, starting from the centre of the AND MESSAGES
bulbs changed at a Fiat Dealership.The diffuser, extending progressively towards the edges.
correct operation and direction of the
external lights are absolutely essential for the
safety of the car and of compliance with the law.

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INDEX

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TYPES OF BULBS
GETTING TO KNOW Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:

YOUR CAR

All-glass bulbs: (type A) press-fitted. Pull to remove.
SAFETY

STARTING AND
DRIVING Bayonet type bulbs: (type B) to remove them press the
bulb and turn it anticlockwise.

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

IN AN Tubular bulbs: (type C) release them from their contacts
EMERGENCY to remove.

SERVICING AND Halogen bulbs: (type D) to remove the bulb, release the
MAINTENANCE clip holding the bulb in place.

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

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Bulbs Type Power Re. Figure GETTING TO KNOW
Use H4 55W D YOUR CAR
Dipped headlights\Main Beam Headlights 21W B
Front side lights/Day lights (DRL) P21/5W 5W B SAFETY
Rear side lights P21/5W 21W B
Front direction indicators PY21W 5W A STARTING AND
Side direction indicators W5W 21W B DRIVING
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21W B WARNING LIGHTS
Brake lights P21/5W - AND MESSAGES
3rd brake light - E IN AN
Fog lights LEDs 55W B EMERGENCY
Reverse H11 16W B SERVICING AND
Rear fog lights W16W 16W C MAINTENANCE
Number plate W16W 5W TECHNICAL
C5W SPECIFICATIONS

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GETTING TO KNOW REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS MAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
YOUR CAR
For the type of bulb and power rating, see “Changing To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
a bulb".
❒ remove cover A fig. 122;
SAFETY FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
STARTING AND ❒ push the connector + bulb holder unit B fig. 123
These contain the bulbs for the dipped beams, main downwards;
DRIVING beams and direction indicators. The bulbs are
arranged as follows fig. 122: ❒ remove the bulb C from connector D and replace
it;
A Main/dipped beam headlights
B Direction indicators ❒ refit the new bulb on the connector making sure
that it is locked correctly, then reinsert the
WARNING LIGHTS connector unit and the bulb holder B in
AND MESSAGES its housing;

❒ then refit the cover A fig. 122.

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INDEX fig. 122 F0W0033 fig. 123 F0W0068

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DIRECTION INDICATORS Side GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
Front To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
SAFETY
To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ adjust the lens A fig. 124 to compress in the
internal catch B, then pull the unit outwards; STARTING AND
❒ remove cover B fig. 122; DRIVING
❒ turn the bulb holder C anticlockwise, extract the
❒ turn the bulb holder anticlockwise, extract the bulb and replace it;
bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it
❒ refit the new bulb on the connector making sure clockwise;
that it is locked correctly, then reinsert the
connector in its housing rotating it clockwise; ❒ refit the unit making sure that the internal catch B
clips into position.

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

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fig. 124 F0W0209 INDEX

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GETTING TO KNOW FOG LIGHTS ❒ adjust the catch C fig. 127 and disconnect the
YOUR CAR (for versions/markets, where provided) electrical connector D;
SAFETY
Replace the bulb as follows: ❒ turn and remove the bulb holder E;
STARTING AND ❒ steer the wheel completely;
DRIVING ❒ adjust the screws A fig. 125 and remove the flap B; ❒ release and replace the bulb;
❒ adjust the catch C fig. 126 and disconnect the
WARNING LIGHTS ❒ refit the new lamp and carry out the procedure
AND MESSAGES electrical connector D; described previously in reverse.
❒ turn and remove the bulb holder E;
IN AN ❒ release and replace the bulb; fig. 126 F0W0198
EMERGENCY ❒ refit the new lamp and carry out the procedure

described previously in reverse.

SIDE LIGHTS/DAY LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)

Replace the bulb as follows:
❒ steer the wheel completely;
❒ adjust the screws A fig. 125 and remove the flap B;

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SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX fig. 125 F0W0197 fig. 127 F0W0069

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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS 3rd BRAKE LIGHTS GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
These contain the bulbs for the side lights, brake These are located in the tailgate and are LED lights.
lights and direction indicators. The reversing lights For replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership.
and rear fog lights are located instead in the rear
bumper. SAFETY

To change the bulb proceed as follows: STARTING AND
DRIVING
❒ slacken the two screws fig. 128 from their seats,
pull gently outwards until releasing the whole WARNING LIGHTS
headlight from the two clips (press-fitted D AND MESSAGES
fig. 128 ) and release the connector;
IN AN
❒ undo the five screws B from their seats and EMERGENCY
remove the bulb holder C fig. 129;

❒ remove the bulbs, pushing them slightly and
turning them anti-clockwise;

❒ refit the new lamp and carry out the procedure
described previously in reverse.

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

fig. 129 F0W0311 fig. 128 F0W0310 INDEX

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GETTING TO KNOW FOG LIGHT/REAR FOG LIGHT WARNING
YOUR CAR
SAFETY To change the bulb, proceed as follows: Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
catalytic converter to cool down: RISK
STARTING AND ❒ adjust the tabs A and remove the flap B fig. 130; OF BURNS
DRIVING ❒ adjust the catch C and disconnect the electrical

connector D fig. 131;

❒ turn and remove the bulb holder E;
❒ extract the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the new lamp and carry out the procedure

described previously in reverse.

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

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INDEX fig. 130 F0W0205 fig. 131 F0W0206

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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS ❒ Insert the new bulb B and make sure that it is GETTING TO KNOW
correctly clamped between the contacts; YOUR CAR
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: SAFETY
❒ remove lens A fig. 134; ❒ refit the lens A fig. 132.
❒ replace the bulb B fig. 133 releasing it from the

side contacts;

STARTING AND
DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

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fig. 132 F0W0259 fig. 133 F0W0214 INDEX

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GETTING TO KNOW REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS ❒ reclose the flap B fig. 135 and fix the roof light A
YOUR CAR fig. 134 in its housing making sure that it is locked.
For the type of bulb and corresponding power rating,
see the paragraph "Changing a bulb".

SAFETY FRONT ROOF LIGHT

STARTING AND Versions with multi-bulb roof light
DRIVING
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES ❒ remove the roof light A fig. 134 working at the
points indicated by the arrows;

❒ open the flap B fig. 135 and replace the bulbs C
releasing them from the side contacts. Make
sure that the new bulbs are correctly secured
between the contacts;

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SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX fig. 134 F0W0066 fig. 135 F0W0067

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SINGLE-BULB INTERIOR ROOF LIGHTS ❒ Insert the new bulb B fig. 139 and make sure that GETTING TO KNOW
it is correctly clamped between the contacts; YOUR CAR
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
❒ reclose the flap C fig. 139 and fix the roof light A
❒ operate in the point shown by the arrow and fig. 138 in its housing making sure that it is locked.
remove the roof light A fig. 138;
SAFETY
❒ open the flap C fig. 139 and replace the bulb B
releasing it from the side contacts;

STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
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SPECIFICATIONS

fig. 136 F0W0237 fig. 137 F0W0235 INDEX

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GETTING TO KNOW LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT REPLACING FUSES
YOUR CAR
SAFETY To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: GENERAL INFORMATION

STARTING AND ❒ open the luggage compartment and extract the Fuses protect the electrical system: they intervene
DRIVING roof light A fig. 140 working in the point shown (blow) in the event of a failure or improper
by the arrow; intervention on the system.

❒ open the protection B and replace the bulb; When a device does not work, check the condition
of its protective fuse: the conductor element A
❒ re-close the protection B on the lens; fig. 141 must be intact. If it is not, replace the blown
fuse with another with the same amperage (same
❒ refit the roof light A by inserting it in its correct colour).
position firstly on one side and then pressing on
the other until it clicks into place. B = intact fuse;

WARNING LIGHTS C = fuse with damaged filament.
AND MESSAGES
To facilitate fuse replacement, use the pliers D
IN AN hooked to the fuse box lid on the dashboard
EMERGENCY left-hand side.

Refer to the tables on the following pages to identify
the protective fuse.

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX fig. 138 F0W0100 fig. 139 F0W0005

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WARNING WARNING GETTING TO KNOW
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact YOUR CAR
a Fiat Dealership. Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition key has been removed SAFETY
WARNING and that all the other services are switched off
Never replace a fuse with metal wires or and/or disengaged.
anything else.
WARNING STARTING AND
WARNING DRIVING
Never replace a fuse with another with If a general protection fuse for safety
a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE. systems (air bag system, braking system), WARNING LIGHTS
power unit systems (engine system, transmission AND MESSAGES
system) or steering system is triggered, contact
a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING IN AN
EMERGENCY
If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE, SERVICING AND
MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows contact MAINTENANCE
a Fiat Dealership.

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

171

GETTING TO KNOW FUSE LOCATION If you need to wash the engine
YOUR CAR compartment, take care not to directly hit
Engine compartment fuse box the fuse box and the window wiper
SAFETY motors with the water jet.
This is located next to the battery: to access fuses
STARTING AND proceed as follows:
DRIVING
❒ undo the screw A fig. 142, remove the cover B
fig. 142 pulling upwards. The number identifying
the electrical component corresponding to each
fuse is on the cover fig. 143. After replacing the
fuse, make sure you close cover B on the fusebox.

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

IN AN
EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX fig. 140 F0W0094 fig. 141 F0W0210

172

Dashboard fuse box GETTING TO KNOW
The control unit is located near the left side of the YOUR CAR
steering column and the fuses can be accessed easily
from the lower part of the dashboard. The fuses SAFETY
are located in the fuse box shown in fig. 144.
STARTING AND
fig. 142 DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

IN AN
EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

F0W0244 INDEX

173

GETTING TO KNOW FUSE SUMMARY TABLE FUSE AMPS
YOUR CAR F01 60
Engine compartment fuse box F08 40
SAFETY Body Computer Node F09 15
Passenger compartment fan F10 15
STARTING AND Fog lights F14 15
DRIVING Horns F15 70
Main beam headlights F19 7,5
WARNING LIGHTS Heated windscreen F20 15
AND MESSAGES Air conditioning compressor F21 15
Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter) F30 5
IN AN Fuel pump F82 20
EMERGENCY Blow-by F87 5
SERVICING AND Sun roof motor F88 7,5
MAINTENANCE +15 (*) reversing lights F89 30
Mirrors demisting F90 5
TECHNICAL Heated rear window
SPECIFICATIONS Battery charge status sensor
(*)+15 = ignition-operated positive terminal

INDEX

174

Dashboard fuse box FUSE AMPS GETTING TO KNOW
+15 (*) headlamp alignment corrector F13 5 YOUR CAR
+15 (*) Ignition-operated control with inhibition
during engine starting F31 5 SAFETY
+30 (**)
+15 (*) brake pedal switch (NA) F36 10 STARTING AND
Door central locking F37 7,5 DRIVING
Two-way windscreen washer pump F38 20 WARNING LIGHTS
Front electric window (driver side) F43 20 AND MESSAGES
Front electric window (passenger side) F47 20 IN AN
+15 (*) F48 20 EMERGENCY
+15 (*) F49 7,5 SERVICING AND
+15 (*) F50 7,5 MAINTENANCE
+30 (**) F51 5 TECHNICAL
(*)+15 = ignition-operated positive terminal F53 7,5 SPECIFICATIONS
(**)+30 = battery direct positive terminal (not ignition-operated)
INDEX

175

GETTING TO KNOW BATTERY RECHARGING VERSIONS WITH Start&Stop SYSTEM
YOUR CAR (for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is
given as information only. You are advised to contact Charge the battery as follows:
a Fiat Dealership to have this operation performed.
❒ disconnect the connector A fig. 145 (pressing the
SAFETY Low amperage slow recharging for approximately button B) from the sensor C monitoring the
24 hours is advised. Charging for a longer time may battery conditions, on the negative pole D of the
damage the battery. battery;

STARTING AND VERSIONS WITHOUT Start&Stop SYSTEM ❒ connect the positive cable of the battery charger
DRIVING (for versions/markets, where provided) to the positive battery terminal E and the negative
cable to sensor terminal D as shown;
WARNING LIGHTS Charge the battery as follows:
AND MESSAGES ❒ turn on the battery charger. At the end of the
❒ disconnect the negative battery terminal; charging process, switch the battery charger off;
IN AN
EMERGENCY ❒ connect the charger cables to the battery ❒ after having disconnected the battery charger,
terminals, observing the polarity; reconnect connector A fig. 145 to the sensor C as
SERVICING AND shown.
MAINTENANCE ❒ turn on the charger;

❒ when it is recharged, turn the charger off before
disconnecting it from the battery;

❒ reconnect the negative battery terminal.

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

176

WARNING GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: SAFETY
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.

WARNING STARTING AND
DRIVING
Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, WARNING LIGHTS
otherwise it may explode. If freezing has AND MESSAGES
occurred, the battery should be checked by
skilled personnel to make sure that the internal IN AN
elements are not damaged and that the body EMERGENCY
is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

fig. 143 F0W0229 INDEX

177

GETTING TO KNOW RAISING THE CAR TOWING THE CAR
YOUR CAR
If the car needs to be jacked up, go to a Fiat The tow hook, which is supplied with the car, is
Dealership which is equipped with shop jacks and housed in the tool box, under the carpet in the
jack arms. luggage compartment.

SAFETY WARNING ATTACHING THE TOW HOOK
STARTING AND
Lift the car exclusively by positioning Manually remove cap A fig. 147 (front bumper) or A
DRIVING the jack arms or the shop jack in the fig. 148 (rear bumper) pressing the lower part,
points illustrated fig. 146. take the tow hook B fig. 147 fig. 148 from its housing
in the tool box and tighten it completely on the
front or rear threaded pin.

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

IN AN
EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX fig. 144 F0W0032 fig. 145 F0W0021

178

WARNING WARNING GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
Before towing, turn the ignition key to Whilst towing, remember that as the
MAR and then to STOP without assistance of the brake servo and the SAFETY
removing it.The steering column will electric power assisted steering is not available,
automatically lock when the key is removed and greater force needs to be exerted on the brake STARTING AND
the wheels cannot be steered. pedal and more effort is required on the DRIVING
steering wheel. Do not use flexible cables when
WARNING towing and avoid jerky movements. During WARNING LIGHTS
towing, make sure that the trailer hitch does not AND MESSAGES
Before tightening the hook clean the damage any components it is touching.When
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure towing the car, it is compulsory to respect
that the hook is fully fastened in the housing specific highway code regulations relating to
before towing the car. the tow hook and procedures for towing on the
road. Do not start the engine while towing
the car.

IN AN
EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

fig. 146 F0W0022 INDEX

179

GETTING TO KNOW WARNING WARNING
YOUR CAR
The front and rear tow hooks should be Do not use tow hooks for securing the
SAFETY used only for emergencies on the road. vehicle on ships.
You are allowed to tow the car for short
STARTING AND distances using an appropriate device
DRIVING in accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
WARNING LIGHTS readiness for towing or transporting via a
AND MESSAGES breakdown vehicle.Tow hooks MUST NOT be
used to tow vehicles off the road or where there
are obstacles and/or for towing operations
using cables or other non-rigid devices.
Respecting the above conditions, towing must
take place with the two vehicles (one towing,
the other towed) aligned as much as possible
along the same centre line.

IN AN
EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

180

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SCHEDULED SERVICING Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Fiat Dealerships
according to a set time schedule. If, during each SAFETY
Correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long operation, in addition to the ones scheduled, the
life for the car under the best conditions. need arises for further replacements or repairs, STARTING AND
these may be carried out only with the explicit DRIVING
Fiat has therefore arranged a series of checks and agreement of the Customer. If your car is
service operations to be carried out every 30,000 used frequently for towing, the interval between one WARNING LIGHTS
kilometres (for petrol versions) or every 35,000 service operation and the next should be reduced. AND MESSAGES
kilometres (for diesel versions).
WARNING IN AN EMERGENCY
Check the items on the Scheduled Servicing Plan
(e.g. periodically check level of liquids, tyre pressure, At 2,000 km from the next service operation the SERVICING AND
etc.) before 30,000/35,000 km and between these display will show a message. MAINTENANCE
services deadlines.
The Scheduled Services intervals are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out
may invalidate the warranty.

It is advisable to inform a Fiat Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting for the next
service.

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

181

GETTING TO KNOW SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
YOUR CAR
PETROL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.

Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
SAFETY Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180

Months 24 48 72 96 120 144

STARTING AND Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary ●●●●●●
DRIVING Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary ●●●●●●

WARNING LIGHTS Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard ●●●●●●
AND MESSAGES warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove ●●●●●●
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)

Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.

Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear ●●●●●●

IN AN EMERGENCY Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of ● ● ● ● ● ●
linkages

SERVICING AND Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes ●●●●●●
MAINTENANCE and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)

Check front disc brake pad condition and wear ●●●●●●

TECHNICAL Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear ●●●
SPECIFICATIONS ●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)

INDEX Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s) ●●

182

Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108 GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
SAFETY
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
STARTING AND
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner) ● ● DRIVING
(or every 24 months)
WARNING LIGHTS
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP and 0.9 ● ● AND MESSAGES
TwinAir Turbo 65 HP engine excluded)
IN AN EMERGENCY
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required ●●●●●●
SERVICING AND
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness ●●●●●● MAINTENANCE

Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket) ●●●●●● TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Check manual gearbox oil level ●●

Check tappet clearance and adjust as necessary (1.2 8V 69 HP version) ●●●

Replace spark plugs (1.2 8V 69 HP and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP versions) (*) ●●●●●●

Replace spark plugs (0.9 TwinAir 65 HP version) (*) ●●●

Replace accessory drive belt(s) ●

(*) On the 0.9 TwinAir versions the following are vital in order to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine:

(*) - only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine"
paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter);

(*) - adhere strictly to the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;

(*) - it is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for plug replacement.

INDEX

183

Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108

GETTING TO KNOW Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
YOUR CAR
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
SAFETY
Replace toothed timing drive belt (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP and 0.9 TwinAir 65 HP ●
STARTING AND engine excluded)(**)
DRIVING
Replace air cleaner cartridge (1.2 8V 69 HP versions) ●●●
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES Replace air cleaner cartridge (0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP and 0.9 TwinAir 65 HP ●●●●●●
versions)
IN AN EMERGENCY
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (***) ●●●●●●

Change brake fluid (or every 24 months) ●●●

Change pollen filter (or every 12 months) ●●●●● ●

(**) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, town driving, long periods of idling) or at least every five years.

(***) If the vehicle has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter should be changed every 12
months.

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

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184

DIESEL VERSIONS GETTING TO KNOW
Services must be performed every 35,000 km or 24 months. YOUR CAR

Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105 SAFETY

Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175 STARTING AND
DRIVING
Months 24 48 72 96 120
WARNING LIGHTS
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge ●●●●● AND MESSAGES

Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary ●●●●● IN AN EMERGENCY

Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard ●●●●● SERVICING AND
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove MAINTENANCE
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
TECHNICAL
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary. ●●●●● SPECIFICATIONS

Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear ●●●●● INDEX

Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of ● ● ● ● ● 185
linkages

Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes ●●●●●
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)

Check front disc brake pad condition and wear ●●●●●

Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear ●●

Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/ ●●●●●
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)

Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s) ●●

Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required ●●●●●

Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness ●●●●●

GETTING TO KNOW Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
YOUR CAR
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
SAFETY
Months 24 48 72 96 120
STARTING AND
DRIVING Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket) ●●●●●

WARNING LIGHTS Checking the manual gearbox oil level ●●●●●
AND MESSAGES
Replace fuel filter cartridge ●●
IN AN EMERGENCY
Replace accessory drive belt(s) ●

Replace air cleaner cartridge ●●●●●

Replacement of engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months) (*) (**)

Change brake fluid (or every 24 months) ●●

Change pollen filter (or every 12 months) ●●●●●

(*) If the vehicle is mainly used for town driving or has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter should be
changed every 12 months.

(**) The actual oil and engine oil filter replacement interval depends on the car usage conditions and is indicated by a warning light or
message on the instrument panel, or in any case every 24 months.

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

186

PERIODIC CHECKS HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if If the car is used mainly under one of the following
necessary, top up the following: conditions: SAFETY

❒ engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer ❒ towing a trailer or caravan; STARTING AND
fluid level; DRIVING
❒ dusty roads; WARNING LIGHTS
❒ tyre inflation pressure and condition; AND MESSAGES
❒ short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
❒ operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction sub-zero outside temperatures; IN AN EMERGENCY
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.); SERVICING AND
❒ engine often idling or driving long distances at low MAINTENANCE
❒ operation of screen washer/wiper system and speeds or long periods of idleness; TECHNICAL
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper SPECIFICATIONS
blades. the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan: INDEX
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level. ❒ check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;

❒ check cleanliness of side locks, bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages;

❒ visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);

❒ check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);

❒ visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;

❒ check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;

❒ check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.

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GETTING TO KNOW CHECKING FLUID LEVELS Be careful, when topping up, and take
YOUR CAR care not to mix up the various types
SAFETY WARNING of fluids: they are all incompatible with
one another and could seriously damage the car.
Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be present, with the
risk of fire.

STARTING AND WARNING
DRIVING
Be very careful when working in the
WARNING LIGHTS engine compartment when the engine is
AND MESSAGES hot: you may get burned. Remember that the
fan may start up if the engine is hot: this could
IN AN EMERGENCY injure you. Scarves, ties and other loose clothing
might be pulled by moving parts.

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

188

0.9 TwinAir 65 HP versions

GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND
DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

fig. 147 F0W0330

A. Engine oil plug/filler - B. Engine oil dipstick - C. Engine coolant - D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window - E. Brake SERVICING AND
fluid - F. Battery MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

189

0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versions

GETTING TO KNOW C A E
YOUR CAR F

SAFETY

STARTING AND
DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS D
AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY B

fig. 148 F0W0089

SERVICING AND A. Engine oil plug/filler - B. Engine oil dipstick - C. Engine coolant - D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window - E. Brake
MAINTENANCE fluid - F. Battery

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

190

1.2 8V 69 HP versions

GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND
DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

fig. 149 F0W0050

A. Engine oil plug/filler - B. Engine oil dipstick - C. Engine coolant - D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window - E. Brake SERVICING AND
fluid - F. Battery MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

191

1.3 16V MultiJet versions
GETTING TO KNOW

YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND
DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

fig. 150 F0W0090

SERVICING AND A. Engine oil plug/filler - B. Engine oil dipstick - C. Engine coolant - D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window - E. Brake
MAINTENANCE fluid - F. Battery

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

192

ENGINE OIL Engine oil consumption GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after The maximum engine oil consumption is
the engine has stopped, with the vehicle parked approximately 400 grams every 1,000 km. SAFETY
on level ground. During the initial period of usage for the vehicle, the
engine is bedding in, therefore the engine oil STARTING AND
For 1.2 8V 69 HP and 1.3 16V MultiJet consumption may settle down only after the first DRIVING
versionsfig. 149 fig. 150 5,000 - 6,000 km.
WARNING LIGHTS
Remove the engine oil dipstick B, clean it with a IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the AND MESSAGES
cloth that does not leave any trace and reinsert it. engine run for a few seconds and wait a few minutes
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and check that after switching it off before checking the level. IN AN EMERGENCY
the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick. Do not add oil with characteristics that SERVICING AND
The range between the MIN and MAX marks are different from those of the oil MAINTENANCE
corresponds to about 1 litre of oil. currently in the engine.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN mark, add oil TECHNICAL
through the filler A until it reaches the MAX mark. Used engine oil and filter contain harmful SPECIFICATIONS
substances for the environment.To change
The oil level should never exceed the MAX the oil and filters, we advise you to INDEX
mark. contact a Fiat Dealership.

For 0.9 TwinAir 65 HP fig. 147 and 0.9 TwinAir
85 HP versions fig. 148

The engine oil dipstick B is integral with plug A.
Loosen the plug, clean the dipstick with a cloth that
does not leave traces, reinsert the dipstick and
re-tighten the plug. Extract the plug again and check
that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick.

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GETTING TO KNOW ENGINE COOLANT FLUID WARNING
YOUR CAR
SAFETY The coolant level must be checked when the engine Do not travel if the windscreen washer
is cold and must be between the MIN and MAX reservoir is empty: using the windscreen
marks on the reservoir. washer is essential for improving visibility. Some
commercial windscreen washer additives are
If the level is too low, undo reservoir cap C (see flammable.The engine compartment contains
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the hot components which may set it on fire.
chapter "Technical Specifications".

STARTING AND PARAFLU UP anti-freeze is used in the BRAKE FLUID
DRIVING engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping Check that the liquid is at the maximum level (the
WARNING LIGHTS up. PARAFLU UP cannot be mixed with any other fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the MAX
AND MESSAGES type of fluid. If this happens, do not start the mark). If the fluid level in the tank is too low, undo
engine and contact a Fiat Dealership. reservoir cap E (see previous pages) and add the fluid
described in the chapter "Technical Specifications".
IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING
SERVICING AND Note Carefully clean the cap of the reservoir E and
MAINTENANCE The cooling system is pressurised. If the surrounding surface.
necessary, only replace the cap with
another genuine one or the operation of the When opening the cap, make sure that no dirt gets
system may be adversely affected. Do not into the reservoir.
remove the reservoir cap when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding yourself. For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated
filter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
TECHNICAL WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHING
SPECIFICATIONS FLUID IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it
absorbs moisture). For this reason, if the car is
INDEX If the level is too low, raise reservoir cap D (see mainly used in areas with a high degree of
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the atmospheric humidity, the fluid should be replaced at
chapter "Technical Specifications". more frequent intervals than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.

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Prevent brake fluid, which is highly AIR CLEANER/POLLEN GETTING TO KNOW
corrosive, from coming into contact with FILTER/DIESEL FILTER YOUR CAR
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water. For filter replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership. SAFETY

WARNING STARTING AND
DRIVING
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly WARNING LIGHTS
corrosive. If contact accidentally occurs, AND MESSAGES
immediately wash the affected areas with
water and a neutral detergent, and then rinse IN AN EMERGENCY
thoroughly with water. Call a doctor SERVICING AND
immediately if swallowed. MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
WARNING SPECIFICATIONS

The symbol on the container indicates INDEX
a synthetic brake fluid, which is
different from a mineral fluid. Using a 195
mineral-type fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking system beyond
repair.

GETTING TO KNOW BATTERY IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
YOUR CAR for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
SAFETY Battery F (see previous pages) does not require the reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A
STARTING AND periodic check carried out at a Fiat Dealership The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
DRIVING is, however, necessary to check efficiency. can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
REPLACING THE BATTERY left parked for a long time.

If necessary, replace the battery with another If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
genuine battery with the same specifications. Follow accessories which require permanent electrical
the battery manufacturer's instructions for supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
maintenance. the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
WARNING LIGHTS USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE overall electrical consumption.
AND MESSAGES LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
WARNING
IN AN EMERGENCY To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions: Battery liquid is poisonous and
SERVICING AND corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
MAINTENANCE ❒ when you park the car, ensure that the doors, and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion
TECHNICAL any roof lights from remaining on inside the and fire.
SPECIFICATIONS passenger's compartment;
WARNING
INDEX ❒ switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches Using the battery with insufficient fluid
all internal lights off automatically; irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;

❒ before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery pole;

❒ Completely tighten the battery terminals.

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