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ENGINE OIL

Topping up the engine oil (for

TwinAir engines)

BRAKE FLUID

52) 53)

165) 166)

55)

If the message requesting an engine

oil top-up appears on the display, the

user must top up the oil to the MAX

level and then reset the warning from

the instrument panel as described in

the "Display" chapter the "Knowing the

instrument panel" section.

Check the oil level a few minutes (about

5) after the engine has stopped, with

the vehicle parked on level ground.

Check that the oil level is between

the MIN and MAX references on the

dipstick (B). If the level of the oil is close

to or below the MIN mark, add oil via

the filler fitting A until the MAX mark is

reached.

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 reservoir is too

low, undo reservoir cap (E) and add

the fluid described in the "Technical

Specifications" section.

NOTE 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.

NOTE Carefully clean the cap 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. Always use a

funnel with a built-in filter with a mesh

of 0.12 mm or less.

NOTE For 0.9 TwinAir, 0.9 TwinAir

Turbo and 1.0 Firefly Hybrid versions

(where provided), the engine oil level

dipstick B is integral with the cap A.

Loosen the plug, clean the dipstick with

a cloth that does not leave traces,

reinsert the dipstick and re-tighten

the plug. Unscrew the plug again

and check that the engine oil level is

between the MIN and MAX marks on

the dipstick.

ENGINE COOLANT

163)

54)

The coolant level must be checked

when the engine is cold and must

range between the MIN and MAX

marks on the reservoir.

CONVENTIONAL

BATTERY

167) 168) 169) 170)

If the level is too low, unscrew reservoir

cap C and add the fluid described in

the "Technical Specifications" section.

56)

The conventional battery (F) does not

require the electrolyte to be topped

up with distilled water. A periodic

check carried out at a Fiat Dealership

is, however, necessary to check

efficiency.

NOTE For 1.0 FireFly Hybrid versions

we recommend topping up the engine

oil with the help of a funnel.

WINDSCREEN/REAR

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

164)

Engine oil consumption

The maximum engine oil consumption

is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.

During the initial period of use the

engine oil consumption conditions

should be considered as having

stabilised after the first 5000 -

6000 km.

If the level is too low, raise reservoir

cap (D) (see previous pages) and add

the fluid described in the "Technical

Specifications" section.

WARNING After the conventional

battery is disconnected, the steering

must be initialised. The

warning

light on the instrument panel switches

on to indicate this. To carry out this

procedure turn the steering wheel all

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the way from one end to the other

or drive in a straight line for about a

hundred metres.

165) 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.

54) PARAFLU

antifreeze is used in the

engine cooling system. Use the same fluid

as in the cooling system when topping up.

PARAFLU

fluid cannot be mixed with

any other type of fluid. If this occurs, do

not start the engine and contact your Fiat

Dealership immediately.

55) Prevent brake fluid, which is highly

corrosive, from coming into contact

with painted parts. Should it happen,

immediately wash with water.

56) Incorrect installation of electric and

electronic devices may cause severe

damage to your car. After purchasing your

car, if you wish to install any accessories

(anti-theft, phone, etc.), contact a Fiat

Dealership, which will suggest the most

appropriate devices for your car, and will,

most importantly, advise you if a higher

capacity conventional battery needs to be

installed.

WARNING If the charge level remains

under 50% for a long time, the

conventional battery is damaged by

sulphation, reducing its capacity and

efficiency at start-up.

166) The symbol

, on the brake fluid

container indicates if a brake fluid is

synthetic or mineral-based. Use of mineral

type fluids will damage the special rubber

seals of the braking system beyond repair.

167) The conventional battery fluid is

poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact

with the skin and eyes. Keep naked flames

and sources of sparks away from the

conventional battery: risk of explosion and

fire.

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a

month for about 10 minutes. Before

summer, have the system checked at a

Fiat Dealership.

168) Using the conventional battery with

insufficient battery fluid may irreparably

damage the battery and may cause an

explosion.

169) If the car will be unused for an

extended period of time in extremely

cold weather conditions, remove the

conventional battery and store it in a

heated area to prevent it from freezing.

170) Always wear appropriate goggles to

protect your eyes when working on or near

the conventional battery.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

163) 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.

164) 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.

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.

4) Traditional batteries contain

substances which are very harmful for the

environment. For conventional battery

replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT

52) The oil level must never exceed the

MAX mark.

53) Do not add oil with specifications other

than those of the oil already existing in the

engine.

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before performing any operation on

the electrical system, disconnect the

cable from the negative conventional

battery terminal;

completely tighten the conventional

battery terminals.

CONVENTIONAL

BATTERY

172) Using the conventional battery with

insufficient battery fluid may irreparably

damage the battery and may cause an

explosion.

173) If the car will be unused for an

extended period of time in extremely

cold weather conditions, remove the

conventional battery and store it in a

heated area to prevent it from freezing.

174) Always wear appropriate goggles to

protect your eyes when working on or near

the conventional battery.

REPLACING THE

CONVENTIONAL

BATTERY

171) 172) 173) 174)

57)

If necessary, replace the conventional

battery with another original battery

with the same specifications. Follow

the conventional battery manufacturer's

instructions for maintenance.

WARNING If the charge level remains

under 50% for a long time, the

conventional battery is damaged by

sulphation, reducing its capacity and

efficiency at start-up. The battery will

also be more at risk of freezing (this

can happen as early as -10°C). Refer

to the "Car inactivity" chapter in the

"Starting and driving" section if the

car is left parked for a long time. If,

after buying the car, you wish to install

electrical accessories which require

permanent electrical supply (alarm etc.)

or accessories which influence the

electrical supply requirements, contact

a Fiat Dealership, whose qualified

staff will evaluate the overall electrical

consumption.

IMPORTANT

USEFUL ADVICE FOR

EXTENDING THE LIFE

OF THE CONVENTIONAL

BATTERY

57) Incorrect installation of electric and

electronic devices may cause severe

damage to your car. If after buying your

car, 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 conventional battery needs to be

installed.

To avoid draining your conventional

battery and make it last longer, observe

the following instructions:

when you park the car, ensure

that the doors, tailgate and bonnet

are closed properly, to prevent any

lights from remaining on inside the

passenger's compartment;

switch off all roof lights inside the

car: the car is however equipped with a

system which switches all internal lights

off automatically;

IMPORTANT

5) Traditional batteries contain

substances which are very harmful for the

environment. For conventional battery

replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,

hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on

for a long time when the engine is not

running;

171) The conventional battery fluid is

poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact

with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames

and sources of sparks away from the

conventional battery: risk of explosion and

fire.

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