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ENGINE OIL

HEAT ENGINE COOLANT

177)

WARNING Brake fluid is hygroscopic

(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this

reason, if the car is mainly used

in areas with a high degree of

atmospheric humidity, the fluid

should be replaced at more frequent

intervals than specified in the "Service

Schedule".

176)

65)

67)

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.

If the level is too low, unscrew the

cap of the reservoir 4 and add the

fluid described in the "Technical

Specifications" chapter.

WINDSCREEN/REAR

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

178) 179)

If the level of the oil is close to or below

the MIN mark, add oil via the filler fitting

until the MAX mark is reached.

Take out the engine oil dipstick, clean it

with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.

Extract it again and check that the

engine oil level is between the MIN and

MAX marks on the dipstick.

Engine oil consumption

66)

CONVENTIONAL

BATTERY

If the level is too low, raise the reservoir

cap 3 and add the fluid described in

the "Technical Specifications" chapter.

182) 183) 184) 185) 186)

The conventional battery does not

require topping up the electrolyte with

distilled water.

BRAKE FLUID

180) 181)

68)

A periodic check carried out at a Fiat

Dealership is, however, necessary to

check efficiency.

Check that the fluid is at the max. level.

If the fluid level in the reservoir is too

low, undo the reservoir cap 1 and add

the fluid described in the "Technical

Specifications" chapter.

Replacing the conventional battery

If necessary, replace the conventional

battery with another original battery

with the same specifications. Follow

the conventional battery manufacturer's

instructions for maintenance.

The maximum engine oil consumption

is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.

When the car is new, the engine needs

to be run in; therefore the engine oil

consumption can only be considered

stabilised after the first 5000 -

6000 km.

WARNING Carefully clean the cap

of the reservoir and the surrounding

surface. Take great care to ensure that

impurities do not enter the reservoir

when the cap is opened.

CAR INACTIVITY

In the event of car inactivity (or if the

battery is replaced), special attention

must be paid to the disconnection of

the traditional battery power supply.

Press button (2) fig. 217 to disconnect

connector (1) from sensor (3) (battery

WARNING After adding or changing

the oil, let the engine turn over for a few

seconds and wait a few minutes after

stopping the engine before you check

the level.

Always use a funnel with a built-in filter

with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less.

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the steering wheel all the way from one

end to the other or drive in a straight

line for about a hundred metres.

monitoring) installed on the negative

battery terminal.

the doors, boot and bonnet are closed

properly, to prevent any lights from

remaining on inside the passenger's

compartment;

switch off all courtesy lights inside

the car: the car is however equipped

with a system which switches all

internal lights off automatically;

do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,

hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on

for a long time when the engine is not

running;

This sensor should never be

disconnected from the pole except if

the battery is replaced.

WARNING If the state of charge

remains under 50% for a long time, the

conventional battery is damaged by

sulphation, reducing its capability and

efficiency when starting. The battery is

also more prone to the risk of freezing

(at temperatures as high as -10°C).

Refer to the "Car inactivity" paragraph

in "Starting and driving" chapter if the

car is left parked for a long time.

before performing any operation on

the electrical system disconnect the

cable from the negative conventional

battery terminal.

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If, after purchasing the vehicle, you

wish to install electrical accessories

which require permanent electrical

supply (e.g. alarm, etc.) or accessories

which influence the electrical

supply requirements, contact a Fiat

Dealership, whose qualified staff

will evaluate the overall electrical

consumption.

IMPORTANT

WARNING After setting the ignition

device to STOP and having closed

the driver’s door, wait at least two

minutes before disconnecting the

electrical supply from the battery. When

reconnecting the electrical supply to

the traditional battery, make sure that

the ignition device is in the STOP

position and the driver’s door is closed.

176) If the engine oil is being topped up,

wait for the engine to cool down before

loosening the filler cap, particularly for

vehicles with aluminium cap (where

provided). WARNING: risk of burns!

177) The cooling system is pressurised.

If necessary, only replace the cap 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.

69)

USEFUL ADVICE FOR

EXTENDING THE LIFE

OF THE CONVENTIONAL

BATTERY

WARNING After the battery is

disconnected, the steering must be

178) Do not travel with the windscreen

washer fluid reservoir empty: the

windscreen washer is essential for

improving visibility. Repeated operation of

the system without fluid could damage or

cause rapid deterioration of some system

components.

initialised. The

warning light on the

instrument panel (or symbol on the

display) switches on to indicate this. To

carry out this procedure, simply turn

To avoid draining your conventional

battery and make it last longer, observe

the following instructions:

when you park the car, ensure that

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