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:
Stopping the engine
Turn the ignition to STOP while the engine is idling. IMPORTANT After a taxing
drive, you should allow the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by
letting it idle to allow the temper ...
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light on the dial flashing (on certain versions together with the
message on the display) when there is a failure in the glow plug warming system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon a ...
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
These indicators are molded into the bottom o ...


