For cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km (for example about 15,000 km) the following yearly inspection programme is advised:
❒ check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required (including the spare
wheel);
❒ check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
boot lights, passenger compartment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒ check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles;
❒ check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;
❒ check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒ check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication
❒ sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒ check battery charge (by optical depth gauge);
❒ visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒ top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒ change engine oil;
❒ change engine oil filter;
❒ replace pollen filter (where provided).
See also:
The Fiat code system
To further protect your vehicle from theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobilising system (Fiat CODE system) which is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
An electron ...
High temperature engine coolant fluid
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on (on certain versions together with the message on
th ...
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department immediately.
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian governmen ...


