1988-2014 Fiat Fiorino SUV MAINTENANCE AND CARE User Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE for Your Fiat Fiorino SUV Second Generation (1988-2014)

MAINTENANCE AND CARE  
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................. 152  
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN ..................................... 153  
PERIODIC CHECKING ...................................................... 157  
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE ........................................... 157  
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS .............................................. 158  
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN FILTER ...................................... 158  
BATTERY ............................................................................... 163  
WHEELS AND TYRES ........................................................ 165  
RUBBER HOSES ................................................................... 166  
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER .................... 167  
BODYWORK ....................................................................... 169  
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 172  
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IMPORTANT Scheduled service coupons IMPORTANT You are advised to contact  
are required by the manufacturer. Non- the Fiat Dealership in the event of any mi-  
performance of service coupons may nor operating faults, without waiting for  
cause the warranty to become null and the next service coupon.  
SCHEDULED SERVICING  
Correct servicing is essential for ensur-  
ing long vehicle life under the best condi-  
tions.  
void.  
If your vehicle is used frequently for tow-  
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fi- ing, the interval between service coupons  
at Dealerships at pre-established times. must be reduced.  
This is why Fiat has planned a series of  
checks and maintenance operations every  
30,000 km.  
If during scheduled servicing, the need aris-  
es for further replacements or repairs,  
these may be carried out exclusively af-  
ter obtaining the explicit agreement from  
the Customer.  
Scheduled servicing will not however ful-  
ly cover all of the needs of your vehicle.  
Even before carrying out the 30,000 km  
service coupon, and later between one  
consecutive coupons, ordinary vehicle  
care is still required such as for example  
routine checks to top up the fluid levels,  
if necessary, tyre pressure checks, etc.  
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN  
PETROL VERSIONS  
Thousands of kilometres  
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90  
120  
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180  
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust  
pressure if required  
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Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,  
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,  
glove box light, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)  
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Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,  
adjust the sprayers  
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Check the position/wear of the windscreen blades  
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear  
Check rear drum brake linings and wear  
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: bodywork,  
underbody protection, pipes and hoses  
(exhaust - fuel supply system - brakes), rubber parts  
(boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)  
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Check cleanness of locks on bonnet and boot and lever  
cleanness and lubrication  
Visually inspect accessory drive belt conditions  
(or every 24 months)  
Visually inspect tensioning of the accessory drive belt conditions  
(versions without automatic tensioning device) (or every 24 months)  
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Check the clutch pedal and adjust it, if necessary  
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary  
Check exhaust emissions  
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Check antievaporation system  
Replace fuel filter  
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Change spark plugs  
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Replace toothed belt for transmission control  
Replace air cleaner cartridge  
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Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, battery, windscreen washer, etc.)  
Check engine control system operation  
(through diagnosis outlet)  
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Check for cleanliness of bottom guides of sliding side doors  
(or every 6 months)  
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Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)  
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)  
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Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)  
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DIESEL VERSIONS  
Thousands of kilometres  
30  
60  
90  
120  
150  
180  
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust  
pressure, if required  
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Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,  
emergency lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,  
glove box light, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)  
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Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,  
adjust the sprayers  
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Check the position/wear of the windscreen blades  
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear  
Check rear drum brake linings and wear  
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: bodywork,  
underbody protection, pipes and hoses  
(exhaust - fuel supply system - brakes), rubber parts  
(boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)  
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Check cleanness of locks on bonnet and boot and lever  
cleanness and lubrication  
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Visually inspect accessory drive belt conditions  
Visually inspect tensioning of the accessory drive belt conditions  
(versions without automatic tensioning device)  
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Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary  
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness  
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Replace accessory drive belt/s  
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Replace diesel fuel filter  
Replace air cleaner cartridge  
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Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, battery, windscreen washer, etc.)  
Check engine control system operation  
(through diagnosis outlet)  
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Check the mechanical gearbox oil  
Check for cleanliness of bottom guides of sliding side doors  
(or every 6 months)  
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Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)  
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)  
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Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)  
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❒ check cleanness of bonnet and boot  
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-  
tion;  
PERIODIC CHECKING  
DEMANDING  
VEHICLE USE  
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,  
check and top up if required:  
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: the  
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and  
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber  
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);  
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be un-  
der one of the following specially heavy  
conditions:  
❒ engine coolant fluid level;  
❒ brake fluid level;  
❒ trailer towing;  
❒ dusty roads;  
❒ windscreen washer fluid level;  
❒ tyre pressure and conditions;  
❒ check the battery and the battery fluid  
(electrolyte) (this check must be car-  
ried out by skilled personnel only or by  
the Fiat Dealership – also refer to the  
instructions provided in the “Battery”  
paragraph of this section);  
❒ short repeated distances (less than 7-  
8 km) and with external temperatures  
below zero;  
❒ operation of lights (headlights, direction  
indicators, emergency lights, etc.);  
❒ operation of the windscreen wiper/  
washer system, position and wear of  
the windscreen and rear window wiper  
blades (where provided);  
❒ frequently idling engine or long distance  
low speed driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-  
door deliveries) or in case of a long  
term inactivity;  
❒ visually check the various drive belt  
conditions;  
❒ check pollen filter and replace it, if re-  
quired;  
Every 3,000 km check the following and  
top-up, if required: engine oil level.  
❒ urban driving;  
❒ check air cleaner and replace it, if re-  
quired.  
perform the following inspections more  
frequently than shown on the Scheduled  
Servicing Plan:  
You are recommended to use FL Sele-  
nia products, designed and produced  
specifically for Fiat vehicles (see table “Re-  
fuelling” in section “Technical specifica-  
tions”).  
❒ check front disk brake pad conditions  
and wear;  
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CHECKING  
FLUID LEVELS  
Be careful not to confuse the  
various types of fluids while  
topping up: they are incom-  
patible. For this reason, the  
vehicle may be seriously damaged.  
WARNING  
Do not smoke while working  
on the engine compartment.  
Flammable gases may be present. Risk  
of fire.  
fig. 1 - 1.4 version  
1 engine oil - 2 battery - 3 brake fluid -  
4 window/rear window washer fluid -  
5 engine coolant - 6 power steering sys-  
tem fluid  
fig. 2 - 1.3 Multijet version  
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IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-  
pends on driving style and the conditions  
under which the vehicle is used.  
IMPORTANT Always top up using engine  
oil of the same type as that already in the  
engine.  
WARNING  
Proceed very carefully inside  
the engine compartment  
fig. 3 - 1.4 version  
fig. 4 - 1.3 Multijet version  
ENGINE OIL fig. 3-4  
Engine oil check  
IMPORTANT If the engine oil level results  
above the MAX level after the check, go  
to the Fiat Dealership for restoring the  
correct level.  
when the engine is hot: risk of burns.  
Remember that the electric fan may  
start up if the engine is hot: risk of in-  
jury. Pay attention to scarves, ties and  
other loose fitting garments: they may  
be dragged by moving parts.  
Check the oil level a few minutes (about 5)  
after the engine has stopped, with the ve-  
hicle parked on level ground.  
IMPORTANT After adding or changing  
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few  
seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-  
ing it off before you check the level.  
Extract the test rod A and clean it. Then,  
put it back all the way down and extract  
it again to check that the level ranges be-  
tween the MIN and MAX levels on the  
rod. The range between the MIN and The maximum engine oil consumption is  
MAX levels corresponds to approxi- usually 400 grams every 1000 km.  
mately 1 litre of oil.  
Engine oil consumption  
Exhausted engine oil and oil  
filter contain substances  
which are dangerous for the  
environment. For oil and filter  
changing, we recommend contacting a  
Fiat Dealership.  
When the vehicle is new, the engine needs  
to be run in. Therefore, the engine oil con-  
Topping up the engine oil  
sumption can only be considered stabilised  
after the first 5,000 - 6,000 km.  
If the oil level is near or even under the  
MIN line, add oil through the filler B to  
reach the MAX line.  
Oil level must never exceed the MAX  
line.  
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PARAFLU UP antifreeze is  
used in the engine cooling sys-  
tem. Use fluid of the same  
type contained in the cooling  
system for top-ups. PARAFLU UP may  
not be mixed with other types of fluids.  
If it is, do not start the engine and con-  
tact the Fiat Dealership.  
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fig. 6  
WARNING  
When the engine is extreme-  
ly hot, do not remove the  
FLUID FOR ENGINE  
COOLING SYSTEM  
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW  
WASHING FLUID  
The coolant level must be checked when  
the engine is cold and must not drop be-  
low the MIN line on the vessel.  
To add fluid lift the cap A-fig. 6 and pour  
in a mixture of water and TUTELA  
PROFESSIONAL SC 35 fluid, in the  
following proportions:  
cap from the vessel: risk of burns.  
The cooling system is pressurised. If  
required, replace the cap with an  
original spare part so as not to jeop-  
ardise system efficiency.  
If the level is too low, slowly pour a mix-  
ture of 50% distilled water and of FL  
Selenia PARAFLU UP into the filler  
A-fig. 5 of the vessel.  
❒ 30% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL  
SC 35 and 70% of water in summer;  
❒ 50% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL  
SC 35 and 50% of water in winter.  
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UP and  
distilled water gives freeze protection up  
to –35°C.  
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use  
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL  
SC35 fluid.  
When the vehicle is used under particu-  
larly harsh weather conditions, we rec-  
ommend using a 60-40 mixture of  
PARAFLU UP and demineralised water.  
Check level through the reservoir.  
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For topping up always use a funnel with  
built-in filter (mesh smaller than or equal  
to 0.12 mm).  
WARNING  
Do not travel with the wind-  
screen washing reservoir  
empty: the action of the windscreen  
washer is essential for improving vis-  
ibility.  
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-  
ture. For this reason, if the vehicle is main-  
ly used in areas with a high degree of at-  
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be  
replaced at more frequent intervals than  
specified in the “Scheduled servicing plan”.  
fig. 7  
WARNING  
Some commercial additives  
for windscreen washing are  
BRAKE FLUID  
Prevent brake fluid which is  
highly corrosive from coming  
into contact with painted  
parts. Should that occur, im-  
mediately wash with water.  
flammable. The engine compartment  
contains hot parts which could start  
a fire if they come into contact.  
Release cap A-fig. 7. Check that the liq-  
uid contained in the tank is at the maxi-  
mum level.  
Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-  
ceed the MAX mark.  
Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids  
and lubricants” table (see section “Tech-  
nical Specifications”). When opening the  
cap A, make sure that no dirt gets into the  
reservoir.  
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WARNING  
The brake fluid is poisonous  
and highly corrosive. In case  
WARNING  
Prevent power steering fluid  
from coming into contact  
of accidental contact, wash the parts  
with water and mild soap and rinse  
with plenty of water. If swallowed im-  
mediately call a doctor.  
with hot engine parts: it is flammable.  
Oil consumption is extremely  
low. If another top-up is re-  
quired after only a short pe-  
riod of time, have the system  
checked for leakage at a Fiat Dealer-  
ship.  
fig. 8  
WARNING  
POWER STEERING  
SYSTEM FLUID  
The symbol  
π
on the con-  
tainer indicates a synthetic  
brake fluid, which is different from a  
mineral fluid. Use of a mineral type  
fluid will damage the special rubber  
seals of the braking system beyond re-  
pair.  
Unscrew the cap A-fig. 8. Check that the  
fluid contained in the tank is between the  
MIN and MAX levels visible on the reser-  
voir. The level may go over the MAX line  
when the oil is hot.  
If topping up is required, make sure the  
new oil has the same specifications as that  
already in the system.  
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REPLACING THE BATTERY  
AIR CLEANER/  
POLLEN FILTER  
BATTERY  
If required, replace the battery with a gen-  
uine spare battery having the same speci-  
fications.  
The vehicle fits a low-maintenance battery:  
no top-ups with distilled water are need-  
ed in normal conditions of use.  
Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter re-  
placed by a Fiat Dealership.  
If a battery with different specifications is  
fitted, the service intervals given in the  
“Scheduled servicing plan” in this section  
will no longer be valid.  
A periodic check is however required to  
make sure that the battery is in efficient  
conditions. Have it performed by the Fiat  
Dealership or skilled personnel only.  
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-  
structions for maintenance.  
WARNING  
The battery fluid is poiso-  
nous and corrosive. Avoid  
contact with the skin and eyes. Keep  
naked flames and sources of sparks  
away from the battery: risk of explo-  
sion and fire.  
Incorrect assembly of electric  
and electronic devices may  
cause severe damage to your  
vehicle. Go to a Fiat Dealer-  
ship if, after buying the vehicle, you  
want to install accessories (alarms, mo-  
bile phone, etc.): they will suggest the  
most suitable devices and advise you  
if a higher capacity battery needs to be  
installed.  
WARNING  
Running the battery with an  
excessively low liquid level  
will damage the battery beyond re-  
pair and even cause an explosion.  
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USEFUL ADVICE  
TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR  
BATTERY  
The battery is also more prone to the risk  
of freezing (e.g. already at –10°C). Refer  
to the paragraph “Vehicle inactivity” in  
“Starting and driving” if the vehicle is left  
parked for a long time.  
Batteries contain substances  
that can be very dangerous  
for the environment. It is ad-  
visable to have the battery re-  
placed by a Fiat Dealership where it  
will be disposed of according to the  
law.  
To avoid draining your battery and make  
its life longer, observe the following indi-  
cations:  
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to in-  
stall electric accessories which require  
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)  
contact the Fiat Dealership whose quali-  
fied personnel, in addition to suggesting  
the most suitable devices, will evaluate the  
overall electric absorption, checking  
whether the vehicle electric system is ca-  
pable of withstanding the load required,  
or whether it should be integrated with  
a more powerful battery.  
❒ when you park the vehicle, ensure the  
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed  
properly;  
If the vehicle remains unused  
for a long time at very low  
temperatures, remove the  
battery and take it to a warm  
place to avoid freezing.  
❒ switch off all lights inside the vehicle: the  
vehicle is however equipped with a sys-  
tem which switches all internal lights off  
automatically;  
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-  
tem, emergnecy lights, etc.) switched  
on for a long time when the engine is  
not running;  
Since these devices continue absorbing en-  
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they  
gradually run down the battery.  
WARNING  
❒ before performing any operation on the  
electrical system, disconnect the bat-  
tery negative cable;  
Whenever an operation on  
the battery or near it is re-  
quired, always protect your eyes with  
special goggles.  
❒ battery terminals shall always be per-  
fectly tightened.  
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❒ a tyre will age even if it is not used  
much. Cracks in the tread and on the  
sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have the  
tyres checked by specialised personnel  
if they have been fitted for longer than  
6 years. Remember to check the spare  
wheel very carefully.  
WHEELS AND TYRES  
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-  
ing the spare wheel, approximately once  
every two weeks and before starting a  
long journey: this check must be per-  
formed with the tyre rested and cold.  
❒ In case of replacement, always fit new  
tyres, avoiding those with an unknown  
origin.  
It is normal for pressure to increase when  
the vehicle is used. For the correct tyre  
inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-  
nical specifications” section.  
fig. 9  
❒ If a tyre is replaced, also change the in-  
flation valve.  
IMPORTANT NOTES  
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre  
wear fig. 9:  
❒ To allow even wear between the front  
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change  
them every 10-15 thousand kilometres,  
keeping them on the same side of the  
vehicle so as not to reverse the direc-  
tion of rotation.  
❒ Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts  
and violent knocks against the curb,  
potholes or other obstacles if possible.  
Long distances on rough roads may  
damage the tyres;  
A normal pressure: evenly worn tread;  
B low pressure: tread particularly worn  
on the edges;  
C excessive pressure: tread particularly  
❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on the  
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.  
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.  
worn in the middle.  
The tyres must be replaced when the  
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-  
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-  
try where you are driving.  
❒ Do not overload your vehicle: this may  
cause serious damage to wheels and  
tyres;  
❒ if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle  
immediately and charge it to avoid dam-  
age to the tyre, the rim, suspensions  
and steering system;  
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RUBBER HOSES  
WARNING  
Remember that road holding  
also depends on the correct  
WARNING  
Do not cross switch the  
tyres, moving them from the  
right of the vehicle to the left and  
vice versa.  
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber  
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the  
instructions provided in the “Scheduled  
servicing plan” in this section.  
tyre inflation pressure.  
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged  
lack of fluid in the system may cause hard-  
ening and cracking of the hoses, with pos-  
sible leaks. Careful inspections are there-  
fore necessary.  
WARNING  
If the pressure is too low the  
tyre overheats and this can  
WARNING  
Never submit alloy rims to  
repainting treatments re-  
quiring the use of temperatures ex-  
ceeding 150°C. The mechanical prop-  
erties of the wheels could be im-  
paired.  
cause serious damage.  
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A few simple precautions can reduce the  
possibility of damage to the blades:  
WINDSCREEN/  
REAR WINDOW WIPER  
(where provided)  
❒ make sure that the rubber part is not  
stuck to the windscreen at sub-zero  
temperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-  
uct to release it if required.  
BLADES  
❒ remove the snow from the window:  
this will avoid overstressing the elec-  
trical motor in addition to protecting  
the blades;  
Periodically clean the rubber part using  
special products; TUTELA PROFES-  
SIONAL SC 35 is recommended.  
fig. 10  
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is de-  
formed or worn. In all cases, it is advis-  
able to replace them approximately once  
a year.  
❒ do not operate the windscreen and the  
rear screen wipers on dry glass.  
Replacing the  
windscreen wiper blades  
Proceed as follows:  
❒ lift the windscreen wiper arm and posi-  
tion the blade so that it forms an angle  
of 90° with the arm itself;  
WARNING  
Driving with worn wiper  
blades is a serious hazard,  
because visibility is reduced in bad  
weather.  
❒ exert pressure on the straps A-fig. 10  
and remove the blade arm;  
❒ install the new blade by inserting the  
straps into the supplied housings of the  
arm. Make sure that the new blade is  
secured in position.  
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fig. 12  
fig. 13  
Replacing the rear window wiper  
blade (where provided)  
SPRAY NOZZLES  
Rear window  
(rear window washer)  
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check  
that there is fluid in the vessel of the wind-  
screen/rear window wiper (where pro-  
vided) (see “Checking fluid levels” in this  
section).  
Proceed as follows:  
Rear window washer jets are fixed. The  
nozzle holder is on the rear window (see  
fig. 13).  
❒ lift the cover A-fig. 11 and disassemble  
the arm from the vehicle by turning the  
nut B securing it to the rotation pin;  
Then, make sure that the outlet holes are  
not clogged. Unclog them using a needle,  
if required.  
❒ fit the new arm, positioning it correct-  
ly, and fully tighten the nut;  
❒ lower the cover.  
Front window (window washer)  
Front window washer jets are fixed. The  
nozzle holders are positioned under the  
bonnet (see fig. 12).  
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These are the most important technolo- VEHICLE BODY  
BODYWORK  
gies:  
AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY  
❒ painting products and systems which  
give the vehicle particular resistance to  
corrosion and abrasion;  
Your vehicle is covered by warranty  
against perforation due to rust of any orig-  
inal element of the structure or body.  
PROTECTION FROM  
WEATHER CONDITIONS  
The main causes of corrosion are the fol-  
lowing:  
❒ use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel  
sheets with high resistance to corro-  
sion;  
For the general terms of this warranty, re-  
fer to the Fiat Warranty Booklet.  
❒ atmospheric pollution;  
❒ spraying the underbody, engine com-  
partment, wheelhouse internal parts  
and other parts with highly protective  
wax products;  
❒ salty air and humidity (coastal areas or  
hot humid climates);  
❒ seasonal environment conditions.  
Equal importance must be attributed to  
the abrasive action of wind-borne atmos-  
pheric dust as well as sand and mud and  
gravel raised by other vehicles.  
❒ spraying of plastic parts with a protec-  
tive function in the more exposed  
points: underdoor, inner fender parts,  
edges, etc.;  
On your vehicle Fiat has adopted the best  
manufacturing technologies to effectively  
protect the bodywork against corrosion.  
❒ use of “open” boxed sections to pre-  
vent condensation and pockets of mois-  
ture from triggering rust inside.  
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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING  
THE BODYWORK  
To correctly wash the vehicle:  
Some automatic systems pro-  
vided with old generation  
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to pre-  
vent damage to it if the vehicle is  
washed in an automatic system;  
and/or not correctly main-  
Paint  
tained brushes may damage  
the varnish, easing the creation of mi-  
cro-scratches, especially on dark  
colours. To remove those scratches,  
slightly polish with a specific product.  
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-  
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-  
derlying sheet metal.  
❒ wash the body using a low pressure jet  
of water;  
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-  
lution over the bodywork, frequently  
rinsing with the sponge;  
Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-  
ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-  
ly use genuine spare paint products for  
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-  
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-  
tions” section).  
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jet  
of air or a chamois leather.  
Dry the less visible parts particularly care-  
fully, such as the door frames, bonnet and  
the headlight frames, where water may  
stagnate more easily. It is a good idea to  
leave the vehicle outdoors for a while af-  
ter washing it to give water time to evap-  
orate.  
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car  
wash, follow these recommendations:  
Normal maintenance of paintwork con-  
sists in washing the vehicle: the frequen-  
cy depends on the conditions and envi-  
ronment where the vehicle is used.  
– remove the antenna from the roof to  
avoid damages;  
– water with a cleansing solution must be  
used for washing;  
For example, it is advisable to wash the ve-  
hicle more often in areas with a high en-  
vironmental pollution or on roads sprin-  
kled with salt.  
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been  
parked in the sun or when the engine bon-  
net is hot: this could take the shine off the  
paint.  
– rinse accurately to avoid cleansing so-  
lution residues which may remain on the  
body or hidden parts.  
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Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in Windows  
Engine compartment  
the same way as the rest of the vehicle.  
Use specific window cleaner products. At the end of each winter, thoroughly  
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching wash the engine compartment taking care  
the glass or damaging the transparency. not to direct the water jet against the elec-  
tronic control units and the relay/fuse con-  
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window in-  
trol unit on the left side of the engine com-  
side gently with a cloth in the direction  
partment (running direction). Have this  
of the filaments to avoid damaging the  
operation performed at a specialised  
heating device.  
Where possible, do not park the vehicle  
under trees; the resinous substance re-  
leased by many species give the paint a dull  
appearance and increase the possibility of  
triggering rust processes.  
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be  
washed off immediately and thoroughly as  
the acid they contain is particularly ag-  
gressive.  
workshop.  
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on  
a cold engine and with the key at STOP.  
After the washing operation, make sure  
that the various protections (e.g. rubber  
caps and guards) have not been removed  
or damaged.  
Detergents cause water pol-  
lution. The vehicle should be  
washed in areas equipped for  
Front headlights  
collecting and purifying the  
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-  
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-  
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic  
lens.  
liquid used in the washing process.  
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CLEANING SEATS  
AND FABRIC PARTS  
STEERING WHEEL/GEARBOX  
LEVER KNOB/HANDBRAKE  
COATED WITH REAL LEATHER  
(where provided)  
INTERIORS  
Periodically check that water is not  
trapped under the mats (due to water  
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which  
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-  
al.  
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu-  
um cleaner. It is advisable to use a moist  
brush on velvet upholstery.  
These components must be cleaned with  
mild soap and water only. Never use spir-  
it and/or alcohol based products.  
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened  
with a solution of water and neutral de-  
tergent.  
Before using specific products for clean-  
ing the interiors, carefully read the in-  
structions on the product label and ensure  
that it does not contain alcohol and/or al-  
cohol-based substances.  
WARNING  
CLEANING PLASTIC PARTS  
Never use flammable prod-  
ucts, such as petrol, ether or  
rectified petrol, to clean the vehicle  
interior. The electrostatic charges  
which are generated by rubbing dur-  
ing cleaning operations may cause a  
fire.  
It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts  
with a moist cloth and a solution of wa-  
ter and mild soap. Remove grease and  
tough stains using specific solvent-free  
products for cleaning plastic parts specif-  
ically designed to prevent damage to the  
appearance and colour of the treated  
parts.  
If drops of the specific product for clean-  
ing windows accidentally falls onto the  
leather of the steering wheel / gear lever  
knob during windscreen window washing,  
immediately wipe the drops away and then  
wash the area with mild soap and water.  
IMPORTANT If a lock device is installed  
on the steering wheel, maximum care  
must be taken during installation in order  
to prevent abrasions of the leather up-  
holstery.  
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-  
leum to clean the instrument panel.  
WARNING  
Do not keep aerosol cans in  
the vehicle: risk of explosion.  
Aerosol cans must not be exposed to  
a temperature exceeding 50°C. When  
the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, in-  
ner temperature can greatly exceed  
this value.  
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