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9
15  
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2
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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  
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 60CV/  
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 4x4 and  
Panda 4x4 versions only)  
Visually check condition and wear of rear drum brake  
linings (Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4 versions  
excluded)  
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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  
105 120 135 150  
10  
72  
81  
90  
7
8
9
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)  
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 4x4 and Panda 4x4 versions  
only)  
Check rear differential oil level (Panda Cross 4x4 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)  
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).  
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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  
105 120 135 150  
10  
72  
81  
90  
7
8
9
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)  
Check correct fitting of injectors (positioning, clip retention)  
(Natural Power versions only)  
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (4) (O) (●)  
(3) Or every year.  
(4) 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  
Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
9
15  
1
18  
30  
2
27  
45  
3
36  
60  
4
45  
75  
5
54  
90  
6
63  
105 120 135 150  
10  
72  
81  
90  
7
8
9
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)  
(6)  
Replace toothed timing drive belt (all 0.9 TwinAir versions  
excluded)  
Replace air cleaner cartridge (7)  
(5) For 0.9 TwinAir 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 Service Schedule. 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. Regardless of the mileage, the belt  
must be replaced every 4 years.  
(7) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.  
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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  
105 120 135 150  
10  
72  
81  
90  
7
8
9
(8)  
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) (●)  
(8) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.  
(7) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.  
(O) Recommended operations.  
(●) Obligatory operations.  
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DIESEL VERSIONS  
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!  
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Years  
12  
20  
1
24  
40  
2
36  
60  
3
48  
80  
4
60  
100 120 140 160 180 200  
10  
72  
84  
96  
108 120  
5
6
7
8
9
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/smokiness  
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine  
management systems operation, emissions and, for  
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation  
(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 miles  
Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
12  
20  
1
24  
40  
2
36  
60  
3
48  
80  
4
60  
100 120 140 160 180 200  
10  
72  
84  
96  
108 120  
5
6
7
8
9
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  
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 4x4 and  
Panda 4x4 versions only)  
Visually check condition and wear of rear drum brake  
linings (Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4 versions  
excluded)  
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)  
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Thousands of miles  
Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
12  
20  
1
24  
40  
2
36  
60  
3
48  
80  
4
60  
100 120 140 160 180 200  
10  
72  
84  
96  
108 120  
5
6
7
8
9
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level (Panda  
Cross and 4x4 Panda 4x4 versions only)  
Check rear differential oil level (Panda Cross 4x4 and  
Panda 4x4 versions only)  
(2)  
(3)  
Change engine oil and replace oil filter  
Replace accessory drive belt/s  
Replace fuel filter cartridge (4)  
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)  
(2) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or  
message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. Where the car is used mostly in urban settings you need to replace the engine oil  
filter every year.  
(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 vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt  
must be replaced every 4 years.  
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter should be replaced every 20,000 km.  
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.  
135  
Thousands of miles  
Thousands of kilometres  
Years  
12  
20  
1
24  
40  
2
36  
60  
3
48  
80  
4
60  
100 120 140 160 180 200  
10  
72  
84  
96  
108 120  
5
6
7
8
9
(6)  
Change the brake fluid  
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5) (O) (●)  
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.  
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.  
(O) Recommended operations.  
(●) Obligatory operations.  
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NOTE The battery recharging  
procedure is given as information only.  
You are advised to contact a Fiat  
Dealership to have this operation  
carried out.  
turn on the battery charger. At the  
end of the charging process, switch the  
battery charger off;  
BATTERY  
RECHARGING  
157) 158)  
after having disconnected the  
charging device, reconnect the  
connector A to the sensor C.  
NOTE After turning the ignition key to  
STOP and having closed the driver's  
side door, wait at least one minute  
before disconnecting and then  
reconnecting the electrical supply to the  
battery.  
VERSIONS WITHOUT  
START&STOP SYSTEM  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
To recharge, proceed as follows:  
disconnect the terminal from the  
negative battery pole;  
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow  
at a low ampere rating for  
connect the charger cables to the  
battery terminals, observing the polarity;  
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a  
longer time may damage the battery.  
turn on the battery charger;  
when it is recharged, turn the  
charger off before disconnecting it from  
the battery;  
IMPORTANT The cables of the  
electrical system must be correctly  
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the  
positive cable (+) to the positive  
reconnect the terminal to the  
negative battery pole.  
terminal and the negative cable (–) to  
the negative terminal. The battery  
terminals are marked with the positive  
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are  
shown on the battery cover. The battery  
terminals must also be corrosion-free.  
VERSIONS WITH  
START&STOP SYSTEM  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
To recharge, proceed as follows:  
disconnect the connector A fig. 128  
(pressing the button B) from the sensor  
C monitoring the battery conditions,  
on the negative pole D of the battery;  
F1D0136  
128  
IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery  
charger is used with the battery fitted  
on the vehicle, before connecting it  
disconnect both cables of the battery  
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery  
charger to provide the starting voltage.  
connect the positive cable of the  
battery charger to the positive battery  
pole E and the negative cable to the  
terminal of sensor D;  
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