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SERVICING AND CARE

Correct maintenance permits the

performance of the vehicle to be

SCHEDULED SERVICING...............139

CHECKING LEVELS........................145

maintained over time, as well as limited

running costs and safeguarding the

efficiency of the safety systems.

BATTERY ........................................149

BRAKES .........................................150

This chapter explains how.

REPLACING THE

WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW

WIPER BLADES..............................150

WHEELS AND TYRES.....................152

BODYWORK...................................152

INTERIOR .......................................154

138

IMPORTANT NOTES

SCHEDULED

SERVICING

Correct servicing is crucial for

guaranteeing a long life for the car

under the best conditions.

Scheduled Servicing interventions are

set out by the Manufacturer. Failure

to have them carried out may invalidate

the warranty.

We advise sharing any doubts

regarding the car’s proper operation

with your Fiat Dealership, before waiting

for the next coupon redemption.

For this reason, Fiat has planned a

series of checks and services at fixed

distance and/or time intervals, as

described in the Service Schedule.

To keep the car’s efficiency in tip-top

condition, in the following Scheduled

Service plan pages a few additional

checks are listed that should be carried

out more frequently with respect to

the normal coupon redemption

schedule.

Scheduled Servicing is offered by all

Fiat Dealerships according to fixed time

or kilometres/miles intervals. If, during

each operation, in addition to the ones

scheduled, the need arises for further

replacements or repairs, these may

be carried out with the owner's explicit

agreement only. If your car is used

frequently for towing, the interval

between one scheduled servicing

operation and the next should

be reduced.

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SERVICE SCHEDULE

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 miles

Thousands of kilometres

Years

9

15

1

18

30

2

27

45

3

36

60

4

45

75

5

54

90

6

63

72

81

90

105 120 135 150

7

8

9

10

Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if

necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go” repair kit

(for versions/markets, where 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)

Check exhaust emissions

●

Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine

management system operation, emissions and, for

versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation

●

Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody

protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),

rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)

●

Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear

(for markets/versions, where provided)

(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Owner Handbook and only after checking that the system is undamaged

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Thousands of miles

Thousands of kilometres

Years

9

15

1

18

30

2

27

45

3

36

60

4

45

75

5

54

90

6

63

72

81

90

105 120 135 150

7

8

9

10

Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system

and adjust jets, if necessary

●

Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment

locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage

●

Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check

of seals and lubrication of canvas sliding side guide (only

cabrio versions)

●

Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary

Visually inspect condition and wear of front/rear disc brake

pads (for versions/markets, where provided) and operation

of pad wear indicator

●

Visually inspect condition and wear of the rear drum brake

lining

●

Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s) (5)

Inspect and if necessary adjust tensioning of accessory

drive belt(s) (for versions without automatic tensioner only)

●

Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt (0.9

TwinAir versions excluded) (5)

●

(5) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty areas,

especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is

60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage.

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Thousands of miles

Thousands of kilometres

Years

9

15

1

18

30

2

27

45

3

36

60

4

45

75

5

54

90

6

63

72

81

90

105 120 135 150

7

8

9

10

Check and, if necessary, adjust tappet clearance (1.2 8V

petrol versions)

●

Check and, if necessary, adjust tappet clearance (LPG

versions)

●

Check and, if necessary, top up Dualogic gearbox electro-

hydraulic control oil level (2)

Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors,

LPG tank fixing (LPG versions only)

Check fuel system operation and parameters using the

diagnosis socket (LPG versions only)

Change engine oil and replace oil filter (3) (O) (●)

(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).

(3) If the car is used mainly on urban routes or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter must be changed every year.

(O) Recommended operations

(●) Obligatory operations

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Thousands of miles

9

15

1

18

30

2

27

45

3

36

60

4

45

75

5

54

90

6

63

72

81

90

Thousands of kilometres

Years

105 120 135 150

7

8

9

10

Spark plug replacement(4)

Replace accessory drive belt/s

Replace toothed timing drive belt (1.2 8V versions)

Replace air cleaner cartridge (6)

Change the brake fluid

●

(5)

●

(7)

Replace filter inside the pressure regulator (LPG versions

only)

●

Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous state) (LPG versions

only)

●

Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (6) (O) (●)

(4) For the 0.9 TwinAir versions, the following are essential to ensure correct operation: only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified

for these engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” chapter); strictly comply with the spark plug replacement

interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is advisable to contact a FIAT Dealership.

(5) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty areas,

especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is

60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage.

(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, you are advised to change this filter every 15,000 km

(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.

(O) Recommended operations

(●) Obligatory operations

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REGULAR CHECKS

DEMANDING USE OF THE

CAR

visually inspect conditions of:

engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes

and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)

and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/

bushes, etc.);

Every 1,000 km or before long

journeys, check and, if necessary, top

up:

If the vehicle is mainly used in one of

the following particularly harsh

conditions:

engine coolant level;

check battery charge and battery

fluid level (electrolyte);

towing a trailer or caravan;

dusty roads;

brake fluid level;

windscreen washer fluid level;

tyre inflation pressure and condition;

visually inspect conditions of the

accessory drive belts;

short, repeated journeys (less than

7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor

temperatures;

operation of lighting system

(headlights, direction indicators, hazard

warning lights, etc.);

check and, if necessary, change

engine oil and replace oil filter;

engine often idling or driving long

distances at low speeds or long periods

of inactivity;

perform the following inspections more

frequently than shown on the

Scheduled Servicing Plan:

check and, if necessary, replace

pollen filter;

operation of windscreen washer/

wiper system and positioning/wear of

rear window wiper blades.

Every 3,000 km check and top up if

required: engine oil level.

You are advised to use PETRONAS

LUBRICANTS products, which have

been designed and produced

specifically for Fiat cars (see table

“Capacities” in the “Technical

specifications” section).

check and, if necessary, replace air

cleaner.

check front disc brake pad condition

and wear;

check cleanliness of bonnet and

luggage compartment locks,

cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;

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CHECKING LEVELS

174) 175)

59) 60)

.

0.9 TwinAir 85 HP version

F0S0395

130

A. Engine coolant – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Brake fluid – D. Battery – E. Engine oil dipstick – F. Windscreen washer fluid

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1.2 8V versions

F0S0396

131

A. Engine coolant – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Brake fluid – D. Battery – E. Engine oil dipstick – F. Windscreen washer fluid

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ENGINE OIL

When the car is new, the engine needs

to be run in; therefore the engine oil

consumption can only be considered

stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000

km.

WINDSCREEN/REAR

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

Check the oil level a few minutes (about

5) after the engine has stopped, with

the vehicle parked on level ground.

NOTE The dipstick is integrated in the

engine oil cap on 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP

versions.

For 1.2 8V versions: pull out the

engine oil dipstick B, clean it with a

cloth that does not leave any trace and

reinsert it..

For 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP version: The

engine oil dipstick A 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 engine oil dipstick again and

check that the level is between the

MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

If the oil level is near or under the MIN

line, add oil through the filler A until

it reaches the MAX line.

Check fluid level through the reservoir.

If the level is too low, lift the plug D (see

previous pages) and add the fluid as

described in the chapter "Technical

Specifications".

IMPORTANT The oil consumption

depends on driving style and the

conditions under which the car is used.

After topping up, close cap D, making

sure it is correctly locked.

177)

IMPORTANT After adding or changing

the oil, let the engine turn over for a few

seconds and wait a few minutes after

turning it off before you check the level.

BRAKE FLUID

Check that the fluid is at the maximum

level (the fluid level in the reservoir

must not exceed the MAX mark).

If the fluid level in the tank is too low,

undo reservoir cap E (see previous

pages) and add the fluid as described

in the "Technical Specifications"

section.

61)

3)

ENGINE COOLING

SYSTEM FLUID

The coolant level must be checked

when the engine is cold and must

range between the MIN and MAX

marks on the reservoir.

If the level is too low, undo the reservoir

plug C (see previous pages) and add

the fluid as described in the chapter

"Technical Specifications".

NOTE Carefully clean the plug of the

reservoir E and the surrounding surface.

Take great care to ensure that

impurities do not enter the reservoir

when the cap is opened.

The range between the MIN. and MAX.

marks corresponds to about 1 litre of

oil.

The oil level must never exceed the

MAX mark.

Always use a funnel with a built-in filter

with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less.

176)

Engine oil consumption

62)

The maximum engine oil consumption

is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.

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176) The cooling system is pressurised. If

necessary, only replace the plug with

another original or the operation of the

system may be adversely affected. Do not

remove the reservoir plug when the engine

is hot: you risk scalding yourself.

61) Do not add oil with specifications other

than those of the oil already existing in

the engine.

62) PARAFLU^UPanti-freeze is used in the

engine cooling system. Use the same fluid

as in the cooling system when topping

up. PARAFLU^UPcannot be mixed with any

other type of fluid. If this occurs, do not

start the engine and contact your Fiat

Dealership immediately.

IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic

(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this

reason, if the car is mainly used in areas

with a high degree of atmospheric

humidity, the fluid must be replaced at

more frequent intervals than specified in

the "Scheduled Servicing Plan".

177) Do not travel with the windscreen

washer fluid reservoir empty: the

windscreen washer is essential for

improving visibility. Some commercial

windscreen washer additives are

flammable. The engine compartment

contains hot components which may set it

on fire.

178) 179)

63) Prevent brake fluid, which is highly

corrosive, from coming into contact with

painted parts. Should it happen,

immediately wash with water.

63)

DUALOGIC GEARBOX

HYDRAULIC ACTIVATION

SYSTEM OIL

178) 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.

4)

WARNING

The fluid level should only be checked

at a Fiat Dealership.

3) Used engine oil and oil filters contain

substances which are harmful to the

environment. To change the oil and filters,

we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.

179) The

symbol on the reservoir

identifies synthetic brake fluids,

distinguishing them from the mineral type.

Use of mineral type fluids will damage

the special rubber seals of the braking

system beyond repair.

WARNING

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.

174) Never smoke while working in the

engine compartment: gas and inflammable

vapours may be present, with the risk of

fire.

WARNING

175) Be very careful when 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.

59) 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 car.

60) The use of products with specifications

other than those indicated above could

cause damage to the engine not covered

by the warranty.

148

CAR INACTIVITY (CARS

EQUIPPED WITH

START&STOP SYSTEM)

BATTERY

WARNING

The car is fitted with a low-maintenance

battery: no electrolyte top-ups with

distilled water are needed in standard

conditions of use.

In the event of vehicle inactivity (or if the

battery is replaced), special attention

must be paid to the disconnection

of the battery power supply.

Proceed as follows: detach the

connector A fig. 132 (by pressing

button B) from sensor C for monitoring

the status of the battery installed on

the negative battery pole D. This sensor

should never be disconnected from

the battery pole except if the battery is

replaced.

180) 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.

INSPECTING THE

CHARGE AND THE

ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

181) Running the battery with an

excessively low liquid level will damage the

battery beyond repair and could even

cause its explosion

The operations must be carried out as

described in this Owner Handbook only

by specialised personnel. Topping

must be carried out by specialised

personnel at a Fiat Dealership.

182) If the vehicle must remain unused for

a long time at a very low temperature,

remove the battery and take it to a warm

place, to avoid freezing.

183) When performing any operation on

the battery or near it, always protect your

eyes with special goggles.

180) 181)

IMPORTANT After turning the ignition

key to STOP and having closed the

driver's side door, wait at least one

minute before disconnecting the battery

and then reconnecting the electrical

supply to the battery.

REPLACING THE

BATTERY

184) 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.

If required, replace the battery with a

genuine spare part with the same

specifications.

If a battery with different specifications

is fitted, the service intervals given in

the "Service Schedule" will no longer be

valid.

Follow the battery manufacturer's

instructions for maintenance.

182) 183) 184)

64)

5)

F0S0372

132

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BRAKES

REPLACING THE

WINDSCREEN/REAR

WINDOW WIPER

BLADES

WARNING

Depending on the version/market, the

vehicle may be equipped with

mechanical wear detectors for the

brake pads: one for each wheel

assembly.

64) Incorrect installation of electric and

electronic devices may cause severe

damage to your car. After purchasing your

vehicle, if you wish to install any

accessories (anti-theft, 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.

WIPER BLADES

When the brake linings are close to

wearing out, pressing the brake pedal

will generate a slight squeal: this lasts

for about 100 km (the mileage varies

with the driving style and route).

In this case, it is still possible to

continue driving, with caution.

However, contact a Fiat Dealership as

soon as possible to have the worn

brake pads changed.

Replace the blades if the rubber edge is

deformed or worn. In any case, it is

advisable to replace them

approximately once a year.

185) 186)

WARNING

RAISING THE

WINDSCREEN WIPER

BLADES

5) Batteries contain substances which are

very dangerous for the environment. It is

advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership

for battery replacement.

Lift the windscreen wiper arm and

position the blade so that it forms a 90°

angle with the arm.

REPLACING THE

WINDSCREEN WIPER

BLADES

Proceed as follows:

raise the wiper arm A fig. 133 and

position the blade so that it forms

an angle of 90° with the arm;

press the button A and extract the

blade C from the arm B;

insert the new blade making sure it

is locked into place.

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WINDSCREEN WASHER

NOZZLES

REAR WINDOW WASHER

NOZZLE

If there is no jet, first check that there is

fluid in the reservoir (see the "Checking

fluid levels" paragraph in this chapter).

Then check that the nozzle holes are

not clogged; use a needle to unblock

them if necessary.

The rear window washer jets are fixed.

The nozzle holder is on the rear window

fig. 136.

The screen washer jets can be oriented

by adjusting the nozzle angles.

F0S0137

133

REPLACING THE REAR

WINDOW WIPER BLADE

Proceed as follows:

raise cover A fig. 134 and remove

the arm from the car undoing the nut B

that fastens it to the pivot pin;

F0S0111

136

correctly position the new arm and

tighten the nut fully;

WARNING

lower the cover.

F0S0110

135

185) Driving with worn windscreen wiper

blades is a serious hazard, because

visibility is reduced in bad weather

conditions.

The jets should be directed at about

1/3 of the height from the top edge of

the windscreen fig. 135.

186) If the window needs to be cleaned,

make sure the device is deactivated or the

key is on STOP.

IMPORTANT In versions with a sun

roof, make sure that the sun roof is

closed before operating the front jets.

F0S0109

134

151

avoid washing with rollers and/or

brushes in washing stations. Then,

wash the vehicle, only by hand, using

pH-neutral detergents; dry it with a wet

chamois leather. Abrasive products

and/or polishes should not be used for

cleaning the car.

WHEELS AND TYRES

BODYWORK

PRESERVING THE

BODYWORK

187) 188) 189) 190)

Check the pressure of each tyre,

including the space-saver spare wheel,

approximately every two weeks and

before long journeys: the pressure

should be checked with the tyre rested

and cold.

It is normal for the pressure to increase

when the car is used; for the correct

tyre inflation pressure, see the “Wheels”

paragraph in the “Technical

Paintwork

Paintwork does not only serve an

aesthetic purpose, but also protects the

underlying sheet metal.

Normal care for paintwork consists of

washing the car; how often depends on

the conditions and environment where

the car is used. For example, in highly

polluted areas, or if the roads are

spread with salt, it is advisable to wash

the car more frequently.

Bird droppings must be washed off

immediately and thoroughly as the

acid they contain is particularly

aggressive.

Avoid (if at all possible) parking the

car under trees; remove vegetable

resins immediately as, when dried, it

may only be possible to remove them

with abrasive products and/or polishes,

which is highly inadvisable as they

could alter the typical opaqueness of

the paint.

specifications” chapter.

WARNING

IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be

washed off immediately and thoroughly

as the acid they contain is particularly

aggressive.

187) Remember that the road holding

qualities of your car also depend on

correct tyre pressures.

Do not use pure windscreen washer

fluid for cleaning the windscreen and

the rear window: dilute it to at least

50% with water.

Some versions are fitted with exclusive

decorations on the door mirror covers;

do not use pressurised or high-

temperature jets of water when

washing them.

6)

188) If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre

may overheat and be severely damaged as

a result.

Versions with matt paintwork

189) Do not switch tyres from the

right-hand side of the vehicle to the

left-hand side, and vice versa.

These versions have exclusive matt

paintwork which requires special care

for its preservation. The instructions for

good preservation follow below:

190) Never submit alloy rims to repainting

treatments requiring the use of

temperatures exceeding 150°C. The

mechanical properties of the wheels could

be impaired.

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Versions with stickers or wrapping

Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned

in the same way as the rest of the

vehicle.

Where possible, do not park under

trees; the resinous substances that

many species release give the paint a

dull appearance and increase the

possibility of triggering rusting

processes.

WARNING

To correctly clean and wash the car,

proceed as follows:

avoid washing with rollers and/or

brushes in washing stations. Then,

wash the vehicle, only by hand, using

pH-neutral detergents; dry it with a wet

chamois leather. Abrasive products

and/or polishes should not be used for

cleaning the car.

65) It is not advisable to wash with

pressure washer or, in case of use, it is

necessary to maintain at least a minimum

distance of 40 cm with water at room

temperature.

66) Abrasive products and/or polishes

should not be used for cleaning the vehicle

IMPORTANT In case of water stains

(rings) on the wrapping, remove it,

washing again and drying it with

a non-abrasive soft cloth.

If high pressure jets or cleaners are

used to wash the vehicle, keep a

distance of at least 40 cm from the

bodywork to avoid damage or

WARNING

IMPORTANT NOTES

6) Detergents pollute the environment.

Only wash your vehicle in areas equipped

to collect and treat wastewater from this

type of activity.

alteration. It should be remembered

that a build up of water could cause

damage, in the long term, to the car.

Bird droppings must be washed off

immediately and thoroughly as the

acid they contain is particularly

aggressive.

Wet the bodywork with a low-

pressure water jet.

Avoid (if at all possible) parking the

car under trees; remove vegetable

resins immediately as, when dried, it

may only be possible to remove them

with abrasive products and/or polishes,

which is highly inadvisable as they

could alter the paint, the stickers or the

wrapping.

Wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy

solution over the bodywork, frequently

rinsing the sponge.

Rinse well with water and dry with a

jet of air or a chamois leather. Dry the

less visible parts with special care, such

as the door frames, bonnet and the

headlight frames, where water may

stagnate more easily. The car should

not be taken to a closed area

immediately, but left outside so that

residual water can evaporate.

Do not wash the car after it has been

parked in the sun.

Do not use pure windscreen washer

fluid for cleaning the windscreen and

the rear window: dilute it to at least

50% with water.

65) 66)

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LEATHER PARTS

(for versions/markets, where provided)

INTERIOR

Regularly check that water is not

trapped under the mats (due to water

dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.),

as this could cause oxidation of the

sheet metal.

Use only water and neutral soap to

clean these parts. Never use alcohol or

alcohol-based products. Before using

a specific product for cleaning interiors,

make sure that it does not contain

alcohol and/or alcohol-based

191) 192)

substances.

SEATS AND FABRIC

PARTS

WARNING

Remove dust with a soft brush or a

vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a

moist brush on velvet upholstery.

Rub the seats with a sponge moistened

with a solution of water and mild soap.

191) Never use flammable products, such

as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean

the inside of the car. The electrostatic

charges which are generated by rubbing

during the cleaning operation may cause a

fire.

PLASTIC AND COATED

PARTS

192) Do not keep aerosol cans in the

vehicle: they might explode. Aerosol cans

must not be exposed to a temperature

exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is

exposed to sunlight, the internal

It is advisable to clean interior plastic

parts with a moist cloth and a solution

of water and non-abrasive mild soap.

Use specific products for cleaning

plastic, without solvents and specifically

designed to prevent damage to the

appearance and colour of the treated

parts, to remove grease and tough

stains.

temperature can greatly exceed this value.

IMPORTANT Never use alcohol, petrols

and derivatives to clean the instrument

panel lens.

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