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IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing  
interventions 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.  
DEMANDING USE OF THE  
CAR  
SCHEDULED  
SERVICING  
If the vehicle is used under one of the  
following conditions: towing a trailer  
or motorhome; dusty roads; short (less  
than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys  
with sub-zero outside temperatures;  
engine often idling or driving long  
distances at low speed or long periods  
of inactivity, the following checks must  
be carried out more often than  
indicated in the Scheduled Servicing  
Plan:  
Correct servicing is crucial for  
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle  
under the best conditions. For this  
reason, Fiat has planned a series of  
checks and services at fixed distance  
intervals and, where provided, at fixed  
time intervals, as described in the  
Scheduled Servicing Plan.  
PERIODIC CHECKS  
Every 1,000 km or before long  
Before each service, it is always  
necessary to carefully follow the  
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing  
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of  
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).  
journeys, check and if necessary, top  
up: engine coolant level; brake fluid  
level; screen washer fluid level; tyre  
inflation pressure and condition; lighting  
system operation (headlights, direction  
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);  
screen washer/wiper system operation  
and positioning/wear of windscreen/  
rear window wiper blades.  
check front disc brake pad condition  
and wear;  
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all  
Fiat Dealerships according to a set time  
schedule. 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 vehicle is used frequently for  
towing, the interval between one  
service operation and the next should  
be reduced.  
check cleanliness of bonnet and  
luggage compartment locks,  
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;  
visually inspect conditions of:  
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes  
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)  
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/  
bushes, etc.);  
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if  
required: engine oil level.  
check battery charge and battery  
fluid level (electrolyte);  
visually inspect conditions of the  
accessory drive belts;  
check and, if necessary, change  
engine oil and replace oil filter / pollen  
filter / air cleaner.  
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (petrol versions)  
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 150,000 km/10 years, must be cyclically repeated starting  
from the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.  
Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
15  
1
30  
2
45  
3
60  
4
75  
5
90  
6
105 120 135 150  
10  
7
8
9
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if  
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go Airflat”  
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/smokiness  
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine  
management systems operation, emissions and, for  
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation  
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,  
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel  
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,  
bushes, etc.)  
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear  
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.  
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Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
15  
1
30  
2
45  
3
60  
4
75  
5
90  
6
105 120 135 150  
10  
7
8
9
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 handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary  
Check and adjust clutch pedal travel (0.9 TwinAir 60HPV/  
65HP and 1.2 8V 69 HP versions only)  
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake  
pads and integrity of pad wear indicator  
Visually inspect condition and wear of rear disc brake pads  
and integrity of pad wear indicator (Panda Cross and  
Panda 4x4 versions only)  
Visually check condition and wear of rear drum brake  
linings (Panda Cross and Panda 4x4 versions excluded)  
Visually check conditions of accessory drive belt and  
control and (for versions without automatic tensioner)  
check tension  
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt (all  
0.9 TwinAir versions excluded)  
Check tappet clearance and adjust if necessary (1.2 8V 69  
HP versions)  
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Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
15  
1
30  
2
45  
3
60  
4
75  
5
90  
6
105 120 135 150  
10  
7
8
9
Check and, if necessary, top-up the Dualogic gearbox oil  
level (2)  
Check manual gearbox with drive transmission idler unit  
(PTU) oil level (Panda Cross and Panda 4x4 versions only)  
Check rear differential oil level (Panda Cross and Panda  
4x4 versions only)  
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)  
Visually inspect condition of: methane pipes and  
connectors and methane cylinder fastening, restore if  
necessary (Natural Power versions only) (3)  
Check pressure regulator and replace internal filter, if  
necessary (Natural Power versions only) (3)  
Check fuel system operation and parameters using self-  
diagnosis socket (Natural Power versions only)  
Check torque tightening of cylinder fastening bands  
(Natural Power versions only)  
Check pressure regulator heating pipes sealing (Natural  
Power versions only)  
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).  
(3) Or every year.  
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Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
15  
1
30  
2
45  
3
60  
4
75  
5
90  
6
105 120 135 150  
10  
7
8
9
Check correct fitting of injectors (positioning, clip retention)  
(Natural Power versions only)  
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (4) (O) (●)  
Replace spark plugs (1.2 8V 69 HP and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo  
80 HP/85 HP versions) (5)  
Replace spark plugs (0.9 TwinAir 60 HP/65 HP) (5)  
Replace accessory drive belt/s  
(6)  
(4) If the vehicle 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  
(●) Mandatory operations  
(5) For 0.9 Twin Air versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows: 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); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advisable to contact a FIAT Dealership for plug  
replacement.  
(6) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. Dusty areas  
and/or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4  
years, regardless of distance travelled.  
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Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
15  
1
30  
2
45  
3
60  
4
75  
5
90  
6
105 120 135 150  
10  
7
8
9
Replace toothed timing drive belt (all 0.9 TwinAir versions  
excluded)  
(6)  
(8)  
Replace air cleaner cartridge (7)  
Change the brake fluid  
Replace filter inside the pressure regulator (LPG versions  
only)  
Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous state) (LPG versions  
only)  
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (7) (O) (●)  
(6) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. Dusty areas  
and/or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4  
years, regardless of distance travelled.  
(7) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km  
(8) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage  
(O) Recommended operations  
(●) Mandatory operations  
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DIESEL VERSIONS  
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 200,000 km/10 years, must be cyclically repeated starting  
from the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.  
Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
20  
1
40  
2
60  
3
80  
4
100 120 140 160 180 200  
10  
5
6
7
8
9
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if  
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go Airflat”  
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/smokiness  
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine  
management systems operation, emissions and, for  
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation  
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,  
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel  
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,  
bushes, etc.)  
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear  
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.  
132  
Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
20  
1
40  
2
60  
3
80  
4
100 120 140 160 180 200  
10  
5
6
7
8
9
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 handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary  
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake  
pads and integrity of pad wear indicator  
Visually inspect condition and wear of rear disc brake pads  
and integrity of pad wear indicator (Panda Cross and  
Panda 4x4 versions only)  
Visually check condition and wear of rear drum brake  
linings (Panda Cross and Panda 4x4 versions excluded)  
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)  
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level (Panda  
Cross and Panda 4x4 versions only)  
Check rear differential oil level (Panda Cross and Panda  
4x4 versions only)  
(2)  
Change engine oil and replace oil filter  
(2) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or  
message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the vehicle is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter  
every year.  
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Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
20  
1
40  
2
60  
3
80  
4
100 120 140 160 180 200  
10  
5
6
7
8
9
(3)  
Replace accessory drive belt/s  
Replace fuel filter cartridge (4)  
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)  
Change the brake fluid  
(6)  
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5) (O) (●)  
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. Dusty areas  
and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4  
years, regardless of distance travelled.  
(4) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km  
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km  
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage  
(O) Recommended operations  
(●) Mandatory operations  
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