SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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128)
The car is filled with fluids which are
optimised or protecting its performance
and life and extending service intervals.
Do not use chemicals for washing these
components since they may damage the
engine, the transmission or the climate
control system. This damage is not
covered by the car’s warranty. If any
component needs to be washed due to
malfunctioning, use only the specific liquid
for that procedure.
129)
It is recommended to have the car
serviced by a Fiat Dealership. When
carrying out normal periodic operations
and small servicing interventions personally
on the vehicle, it is recommended to use
suitable equipment, genuine spare parts
and the necessary fluids. Do not carry out
any interventions if you don't have the
necessary experience.
130)
Even small amounts of contamination
to the liquids can cause damage to vehicle
systems. Do not allow contaminants
to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or
dipsticks.
131)
Before topping up or changing the
engine oil, check that the oil is suitable
for your engine and complies with the
recommendations in the service schedule
supplied with the vehicle (or available
from your Fiat Dealership). Use of
non-recommended oil may invalidate your
warranty in the event of engine failure.
132)
Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are
not compatible with one another! Topping
up with an unsuitable fluid could severely
damage your vehicle.
133)
An excessive or insufficient amount of
oil inside the base is extremely damaging
to the engine. Make sure it is always at an
adequate level.
134)
Overfilled engine oil must be drained
or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the
maximum level, do not start the vehicle
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
135)
Filling with pure water is prohibited
in all circumstances (risk of freezing,
limescale, etc.).. Only washer fluid with a
sufficient antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or a
sudden drop in temperature.
136)
Using transmission fluid different from
that approved may compromise the quality
of gear changes and/or cause vibration of
the transmission.
137)
Attach the wiper blade to the inner
position of the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
138)
Always require the use of only
compressor coolants and lubricants
approved and suitable for the specific
air conditioning system fitted on the
car. Some non-approved coolants are
flammable and may explode, with the
risk of injuries. The use of non-approved
coolants or lubricants may adversely affect
system efficiency, leading to expensive
repairs.
139)
The air conditioner system contains
coolant under high pressure: to avoid
injuries to people or damage to the
system, any coolant addition or repair that
requires to disconnect the cables must be
carried out by a Fiat Dealership.
140)
Vehicles equipped with catalytic
converter must be fuelled only with
unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol would
permanently damage the catalytic
converter and eliminate its ability to
reduce polluting emissions, seriously
compromising the engine performance,
which would be irreparably damaged.
If the engine does not work correctly,
especially if it starts irregularly or if
there is a reduction of its performance,
immediately go to a Fiat Dealership.
Prolonged and faulty operation of the
engine may cause overheating of the
converter and, as a consequence,
possible damage to the converter and the
vehicle.
WARNING
9)
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground. Empty used
oil into the containers reserved for
this purpose at a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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