❒ 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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