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1.5 Diesel Engine

Thousands of miles

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

Thousands of kilometres

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

240

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Reinitialisation of the service indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.0 Diesel Engine

Thousands of miles

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

165

180

Thousands of kilometres

25

50

75

100

125

150

175

200

225

250

275

300

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Check (examples, if provided: low voltage, ancilliaries, 
remote control, telematic box module) batteries condition 
and possibly recharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check tyre condition/wear (including the spare wheel) and, 
if necessary, adjust pressure; check the expiry date of the 
temporary tyre repair kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check condition and operation of lighting system 
(examples: headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning 
lights, boot, passenger compartment, glove compartment, 
instrument panel warning lights)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check horn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system 
and adjust nozzles, if necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2.0 Diesel Engine

Thousands of miles

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

165

180

Thousands of kilometres

25

50

75

100

125

150

175

200

225

250

275

300

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear 
(for markets/versions, where provided)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check cleanliness of hood and boot locks, cleanliness and 
lubrication of linkage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the conditon of exterior bodywork, the fixing of 

under-body protectors, the sealing of rubber elements 
(examples: gaiters, sleeves,bushes), hoses and pipes 
(exhaust line, fuel system, brakes, radiator, engine, 
gearbox) and their housings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check condition of front brake calipers, discs, pads and 
operation of pad wear indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check condition of rear brake calipers, discs, pads and 
operation of pad wear indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check front and rear brake pad wear (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check dampers sealing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check brake pedal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2.0 Diesel Engine

Thousands of miles

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

165

180

Thousands of kilometres

25

50

75

100

125

150

175

200

225

250

275

300

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Check clutch travel and adjust if necessary or check the 
condition of the automatic wear compensation device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check parking brake lever travel and adjust, if necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto diagnostic memories reading check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and, if necessary, top up engine compartment fluid 

levels (examples: engine coolant, brakes, screenwash) (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road test (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the condition and tensioning of the ancillaries drive 
belt(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check exhaust emissions/smokiness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the diagnosis socket to check fuel/engine 
management system operation and engine oil decay (the 
latter for versions/markets, where provided)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides for 
versions with S.S.D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2.0 Diesel Engine

Thousands of miles

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

165

180

Thousands of kilometres

25

50

75

100

125

150

175

200

225

250

275

300

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Check of the particle emission filter additive level (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check of the clogging of the particle emission filter (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and bleed fuel filter if necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement of fuel filter

(5)

Replacement of ancillaries drive belt (7)

(NC)

Replacement of ancillaries drive belt kit (7)

(8)

Replacement of timing kit and coolant pump (7)

(9)

Replacement of air filter

(10)

Change engine oil and replace oil filter (11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change the brake fluid

(12)

Replacement of passenger compartment filter (13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinitialisation of the service indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Execute the above checks:
–  every year (and no more than every 

20.000 km) in case of usage in Europe with 
arduous conditions,
–  every year (and no more than every 
10.000 km) in case of usage out of Europe 
with arduous conditions.

Recommended.

Mandatory.

(1)

Wheels removed.

(2)

Only ever use the fluids shown in 

the handbook for topping up, and 
only after checking that the system is 
intact. In case PH coolant is checked 
(120.000 km/4 years then every 
maintenance), (100.000 km/4 years then 
every maintenance for 2.0L Diesel) replace 
the coolant if necessary (when PH < 6.3).

(3)

It is recommended any time static checks 
are not enough to identify vehicle issue(s).

(4)

If the vehicle is used in Europe with arduous 
conditions check after 160.000 km then 
every 20.000 km (140.000 km then every 
20.000 km for 2.0L Diesel).
If the vehicle is used ouside Europe with 
arduous conditions check after 160.000 km 
then every 10.000 km (140.000 km then 
every 10.000 km for 2.0L Diesel).

(5)

Every 40.000 km (50.000 km for 2.0L 
Diesel) or 4 years. If the vehicle is used 
outside Europe every 20.000 km or 4 years.

(6)

Every 20.000 km in case of usage in 
arduous condition. 100.000 km then every 
10.000 km in case of usage out of Europe; 
by diagnostic tool (if provided).

(7)

Every 5 years for nordic countries (Finland, 
Norway, Sweden).

(8)

Every 100.000 km or 6 years. With Stop 
& Start by starter motor (without power 
accumulator) replace every 140.000 km or 
10 years (6 years outside Europe).

(9)

Every 140.000 km (150.000 km in Europe) 
or 10 years.

(10)

Every 40.000 km (50.000 km for 2.0L 
Diesel) or 4 years. If the vehicle is 
used outside Europe every 10.000 km 
(20.000 km for 2.0L Diesel) or 4 years.

(11)

The actual interval for changing the oil 

and replacing the engine oil filter depends 

on the car usage conditions and is 
signalled by the warning light or message 
(if provided) on the instrument panel and 
must never exceed 24 months.
If the vehicle is used in Europe with 
arduous conditions change oil and replace 

oil filter every year (and no more than 

every 20.000 km).
If the vehicle is used outside Europe with 
arduous conditions change oil and replace 

oil filter every year (and no more than 

every 10.000 km).

(12)

The brake fluid replacement has to be 

done every two years, irrespective of the 
mileage.

(13)

If the vehicle is used in Europe with 
arduous conditions every year (and no 
more than every 20.000 km).
If the vehicle is used ouside Europe with 
arduous conditions every year (and no 
more than every 10.000 km).

(NC)

No Concerned.

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Scheduled servicing plan (Electric version)

Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the frequency indicated in the plan 
by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the 

allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!

Electric Engine

Thousands of miles

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

Thousands of kilometres

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

240

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Check (low voltage, ancilliaries, remote control, telematic 
box module, etc.. if provided) batteries condition and 
possibly recharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check tyre condition/wear (including the spare wheel) and, 
if necessary, adjust pressure; check the expiry date of the 
temporary tyre repair kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check condition and operation of lighting system 
(examples: headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning 
lights, boot, passenger compartment, glove compartment, 
instrument panel warning lights)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system 
and adjust nozzles, if necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check horn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear 
(for markets/versions, where provided)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Electric Engine

Thousands of miles

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

Thousands of kilometres

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

240

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Check cleanliness of hood and boot locks, cleanliness and 
lubrication of linkage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the conditon of exterior bodywork and the fixing of 

under-body protectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check condition of front brake calipers, discs, pads and 
operation of pad wear indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check condition of rear brake calipers, discs, pads and 
operation of pad wear indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check front and rear brake pad wear (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check dampers sealing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check brake pedal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check parking brake lever travel and adjust, if necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto diagnostic memories reading check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Electric Engine

Thousands of miles

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

Thousands of kilometres

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

240

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (examples: 

high voltage battery coolant, brakes, screenwash) (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road test (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diagnostic check of vehicle systems functionality 
(examples: vehicle control units, high voltage battery)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check of the air conditioning system effectiveness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides for 
versions with S.S.D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change the brake fluid

(4)

Replacement of passenger compartment filter (5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check electric charging socket and cables condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinitialisation of the service indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Execute the above checks every year or 
25.000 km in case of usage out of 

Europe.

Recommended.

Mandatory.

(1)

Wheels removed.

(2)

Only ever use the fluids shown in 

the handbook for topping up, and 
only after checking that the system is 
intact. In case PH coolant is checked 
(120.000 km/4 years then every 
maintenance), (125.000 km/4 years then 
every maintenance if the vehicle is used 
outside Europe) replace the coolant if 
necessary (when PH < 6.3).

(3)

It is recommended any time static checks 
are not enough to identify vehicle issue(s).

(4)

The brake fluid replacement has to be done 

every two years, irrespective of the mileage.

(5)

If the vehicle used outside Europe replace 
every 25.000 km or 1 year.

Checking levels

Check all of the following levels regularly in 
accordance with the manufacturer's service 

schedule. Top them up if required, unless 
otherwise indicated.

If a level drops significantly, have the 

corresponding system checked by a Fiat 

Dealership or a qualified workshop.

The fluids must comply with the 

manufacturer's requirements and with 

the vehicle's engine.

Take care when working under the 
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine 

may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the 
cooling fan could start at any time (even with 

the ignition off).

Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or 

fluids with the skin.

Most of these fluids are harmful to health and 

very corrosive.

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 Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

Engine oil

The level is checked, with the engine 

having been switched off for at least 30 

minutes and on level ground, either using the oil 
level indicator in the instrument panel when the 
ignition is switched on (for vehicles equipped 
with an electric gauge), or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two 
services (or oil changes). It is recommended 
that you check the level, and top up if necessary, 
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).

In order to maintain the reliability of the 
engine and emissions control system, 

never use additives in the engine oil.

Checking using the dipstick

For the location of the dipstick, please refer 
to the illustration of the corresponding engine 
compartment.

►  Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and 

pull it out completely.

►  Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean, 

lint-free cloth.

 

 

►  Reinsert the dipstick and push fully down, 

then pull it out again to visually check the oil 
level: the correct level is between marks 

A (max)

 

and 

B (min).

Do not start the engine if the level is:

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–  above mark 

A

: contact a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

–  below mark 

B

: top up the engine oil 

immediately.

Oil grade

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 or qualified workshop).

Use of non-recommended oil may invalidate 
your warranty in the event of engine failure.

Topping up the engine oil level

For the location of the engine oil filler cap, please 

refer to the corresponding engine compartment 
illustration.

►  Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills 

on engine components (risk of fire).

►  Wait a few minutes before checking the level 

again using the dipstick.

►  Top up the level if necessary.

►  After checking the level, carefully screw the 

oil filler cap back on and replace the dipstick in 

its tube.

The oil level indication displayed on the 
instrument panel when the ignition is 

switched on is not valid for 30 minutes 
following an addition of oil. 

Brake fluid

The level of this fluid should be close to 

the "

MAX

" mark. If not, check the brake 

pads for wear.
To know how often the 

brake fluid should be 

replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing 
schedule.

Clean the cap before removing it to refill. 

Use only DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed 

container.

Power steering fluid

The level of this fluid should be close to 

the "

MAX

" mark. Check it, with the 

vehicle parked on level ground and with the 

engine cold, by reading the level on the filler 

neck.

Engine coolant

(Diesel)

It is normal to top up this fluid between 

two services.

The check and top-up must only be done with 
the engine cold.
A level of coolant that is too low risks causing 
major damage to the engine; the coolant level 
must be close to the "

MAX

" mark without ever 

going above it.
If the level is close to or below the "

MIN

" mark, it 

is essential to top it up.

When the engine is hot, the temperature of the 
coolant is regulated by the fan.
As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at 

least one hour after switching off the engine 

before carrying out any work.
In order to avoid the risk of scalding if you need 
to top up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around 
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to 
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap 
and top up to the required level.

Vehicle with electric motor

Do not top up the coolant. 

If the level is close to or below 
the "

MIN

" mark, it is essential to contact a Fiat 

Dealership or a qualified workshop.

Screenwash fluid

Top up to the required level when 
necessary.

Fluid specification

The fluid must be topped up with a pre-mixed 

product.

In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid 

containing an anti-freeze agent which is 

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appropriate for the temperature conditions 
must be used in order to protect the system's 
components (pump, tank, ducts, jets).

Filling with pure water is prohibited in all 
circumstances (risk of freezing, 

limescale, etc.).

Diesel fuel additive (Diesel 

with particle filter)

On reaching the minimum level in 

the particle filter additive tank, one 

of these warning lamps comes on fixed, 

accompanied by an audible signal and a warning 
message.

Topping up

The topping up of this additive must be carried 
out quickly.

Visit a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.

AdBlue

®

 (BlueHDi)

An alert is triggered when the reserve level is 
reached.
For more information on the 

Indicators

 and in 

particular the AdBlue range indicators, refer to 
the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in 
accordance with regulations, you must top up the 
AdBlue tank.

For more information on 

AdBlue

®

 (BlueHDi)

and in particular the supply of AdBlue, refer to 
the corresponding section.

Checks

Unless otherwise indicated, check these 
components in accordance with the 
manufacturer's service schedule and according 
to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a Fiat 

Dealership or a qualified workshop.

Only use products recommended by Fiat 
or products of equivalent quality and 

specification.

In order to optimise the operation of 
components as important as those in the 

braking system, Fiat selects and offers very 

specific products.

12 V battery

The battery does not require any 
maintenance.

Check regularly that the terminals are correctly 
tightened (versions without quick-release 
terminals) and that the connections are clean.

For more information on the precautions 
to take before any work on the 

12 V 

battery

, refer to the corresponding section.

Versions equipped with Stop & Start are 

fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery with 

special technology and specifications.

Its replacement should be carried out only by 

a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.

Passenger compartment 

filter

Depending on the environment and the 
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere, 

city driving), 

change it twice as often, if 

necessary

.

A clogged passenger compartment filter 

can adversely affect air conditioning 

system performance and generate 
undesirable odours.

Air filter

Depending on the environment and the 
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere, 

city driving), 

change it twice as often, if 

necessary

.

Oil filter

Change the oil filter each time the engine 

oil is changed.

Particle filter (Diesel)

 / 

The start of clogging of the 

particle filter is indicated by the 

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temporary lighting of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by an alert message.

As soon as traffic conditions allow, regenerate 

the filter by driving at a speed of at least 37 mph 

(60 km/h), with an engine speed above 2,500 
rpm, for about 15 minutes (until the warning lamp 
goes out).
If it is not possible to reach 37 mph (60 km/h), 
leave the engine running at idle for about 15 
minutes, then drive with an engine speed above 
2,500 rpm for 15 minutes.

Do not switch off the engine until the filter 

is fully regenerated; repeated intervals 

can degrade the engine oil prematurely.

Regenerating the filter while the vehicle is 

stationary is not recommended.

Following prolonged operation of the 
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you 

may, in exceptional circumstances, notice 
water vapour coming from the exhaust while 
accelerating. These emissions have no 
impact on the vehicle’s behaviour and the 
environment.

New vehicle

During the first few particle filter 

regeneration operations, you may notice a 
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.

Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).

Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).

Drive selector

The drive selector does not require any 
maintenance.

Manual parking brake

If you notice excessive brake lever travel 

or decreased effectiveness, the parking 

brake must be adjusted, even between two 
services.
This system must be checked by a Fiat 

Dealership or a qualified workshop.

Electric parking brake

This system does not require any routine 
servicing. However, in the event of a 

problem, do not hesitate to have the system 

checked by a Fiat Dealership or a qualified 

workshop.

For more information on the 

Electric 

parking brake

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the style of 
driving, particularly in the case of vehicles 

used in town, over short distances. It may be 
necessary to have the condition of the brakes 
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the 

brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads 

are worn.

After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in 

wintry conditions, ice can form on the 

brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may 

be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and 
defrost them.

Brake disc/drum wear

For any information on checking brake 
disc/drum wear, contact a Fiat Dealership 

or a qualified workshop.

Wheels

 and tyres

The inflation pressure of all tyres, 

including the spare wheel, must be 

checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure 
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven 
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles 
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50 km/h), add 
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the 
label.

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Under-inflation increases energy 

consumption. Non-compliant tyre 

pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely 

and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's 

road holding - risk of accident!

Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the 
braking and road holding performance of the 
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the 
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as 
the presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set 
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is 
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as 
possible.

Using different size wheels and tyres from those 

specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel 

rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer 

reading and have an adverse effect on road 

holding.

Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles 

can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres 

that will be stored when fitting winter or summer 

tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away 
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.

Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be 

identified by this symbol on their 

sidewalls.

Shock absorbers

It is not easy for drivers to detect when 
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless, 

the shock absorbers have a major impact on 
road holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is 
important to have them regularly checked by a 

Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.

Timing and accessory kits

The timing and accessory kits are used 
from the time the engine is started until it 

is switched off. It is 

normal for them to wear over 

time.
A faulty timing or accessory kit can damage 
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the 
recommended replacement frequency, stated in 
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is 

reached first.

AdBlue

®

 (BlueHDi)

To respect the environment and ensure 
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without 

adversely affecting the 

performance or fuel 

consumption of its Diesel engines, Fiat has 
taken the decision to equip its vehicles with a 
system that combines SCR (Selective Catalytic 
Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) for 
the treatment of exhaust gases.

SCR system

Using a liquid called AdBlue

®

 that contains 

urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of 
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and 

water, which are harmless to health and the 
environment.

The AdBlue

®

 is contained in 

a special 

tank

 holding about 20 litres.

Its capacity allows a driving range of 
approximately 3,000 miles (5,000 km) (

which 

may vary considerably

 depending on your 

driving style and the vehicle). An alert system 
is automatically triggered when the remaining 
range reaches 1,500 miles (2,400 km), i.e. once 
the reserve level has been reached.
Several alerts are triggered successively during 
the remaining 1,500 miles (2,400 km) until the 
tank is empty and the vehicle is immobilised.
If the estimated distance travelled by the vehicle 
between two services is greater than 3,000 miles 
(5,000 km), it will be necessary to top up the 
AdBlue.

For more information on the 

Warning 

and indicator lamps

 and the associated 

alerts, or the 

Indicators

, please refer to the 

corresponding sections.

Once the AdBlue

®

 tank is empty, a device 

required by law prevents the engine from 

being restarted.
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of 
emissions from the vehicle will no longer meet 
the Euro 6 standard and the vehicle starts 
polluting the environment.

In the event of a confirmed SCR system 

malfunction, it is essential to visit a Fiat 

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Dealership or a qualified workshop as soon 

as possible. After 685 miles (1,100 km), a 
device is automatically activated to prevent 
the engine from starting.
In both cases, a range indicator indicates 
the distance that can be travelled before the 
vehicle is immobilised.

Freezing of the AdBlue

®

AdBlue

®

 freezes at temperatures below 

around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater for the 
AdBlue

®

 tank, allowing you to continue driving 

in very cold conditions.

Supply of AdBlue

®

It is recommended that the AdBlue

®

 be topped 

up as soon as the first alert is issued indicating 

that the reserve level has been reached.

For the correct operation of the SCR 
system:

–  Use only AdBlue

®

 fluid that meets the ISO 

22241 standard.
–  Never transfer AdBlue

®

 to another container 

as it would lose its purity.
–  Never dilute AdBlue

®

 with water.

You can obtain AdBlue

®

 from a Fiat Dealership 

or a qualified workshop, as well as service 

stations equipped with AdBlue

®

 pumps specially 

designed for passenger vehicles.

Never top up from an AdBlue

®

 dispenser 

reserved for heavy goods vehicles.

Recommendations on 

storage

AdBlue

®

 freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates 

above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a 
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.

Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for 

at least a year.

If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has 

completely thawed out at room temperature.

Never store AdBlue

®

 containers in your 

vehicle.

Precautions for use

AdBlue

®

 is a urea-based solution. This fluid is 

non-flammable, colourless and odourless (when 

kept in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the 

affected area with soap and running water. In the 

event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse 
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an 
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek 
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning 
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth 
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for 
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot 

be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia 

vapours have an irritant effect on mucous 

membranes (eyes, nose and throat).

Store AdBlue

®

 out of the reach of 

children, in its original container.

Procedure

Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that 

the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.

In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature 
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the 
AdBlue

®

 may be frozen and so cannot be poured 

into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area 
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried 
out.

Never pour the AdBlue

®

 into the Diesel 

fuel tank.

If any AdBlue

®

 is splashed, or if there are 

any spillages on the bodywork, rinse 

immediately with cold water or wipe with a 
damp cloth.

If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a 

sponge and hot water.

Important: 

in the event of a top-up after 

a breakdown because of a lack of 

AdBlue,

 it is essential to wait around 5 

minutes before switching on the ignition, 

without opening the driver’s door, 

unlocking the vehicle, inserting the key 

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into the ignition switch, or bringing the 

key for the "Keyless Entry and Start" 

system into the passenger compartment

.

Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10 
seconds before starting the engine.

►  Switch off the ignition and remove the key 

from the switch to switch off the engine.

or

►  With Keyless Entry and Start, press the 

"

START/STOP

" button to switch off the engine.

Accessing the AdBlue

®

 tank

 

 

►  To access the AdBlue

®

 tank, open the front 

left-hand door.

►  Turn the blue cap a 6

th

 of a turn 

anti-clockwise.

►  Release the cap upwards.

►  With a container of AdBlue

®

: after checking 

the expiry date, read the instructions on the 
label carefully before pouring the contents of the 
container into the vehicle's AdBlue tank.

►  With an AdBlue

®

 pump: insert the nozzle and 

fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts 

out.

►  After filling, perform the same sequence of 

operations in reverse order.

In order not to overfill the AdBlue

®

 tank:

–  Add between 10 and 13 litres using 

AdBlue

®

 containers.

–  Stop after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-

out, if you are refilling at a service station.

The system only registers AdBlue

®

 top-ups of 

5 litres or more.

If the AdBlue

®

 tank is completely empty 

– which is confirmed by the message 

Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible

” – it is 

essential to add at least 5 litres.

Free-wheeling

In certain situations, it is necessary to put the 
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on 
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode), 
rail or sea transport).
The procedure varies according to the type of 
gearbox and parking brake.

Never leave the vehicle unattended with 
the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.

With manual or automatic 

gearbox and manual parking 

brake

 

/

 

To release them

►  With the vehicle stationary and engine 

running, depress the brake pedal.

►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever 

into neutral.

►  With an automatic gearbox, place the gear 

selector to mode 

N

.

►  Release the parking brake.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch off the 

engine.

Reverting to normal operation

►  Apply the parking brake.

►  With an automatic gearbox, place the gear 

selector to mode 

P

.

With a manual gearbox and 

electric parking brake

 

/

 

To release them

►  With the engine running and while depressing 

the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the 
neutral position.

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►  While depressing the brake pedal, switch off 

the engine.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch on the 

ignition.

►  While depressing the brake pedal, press the 

control to release the parking brake.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch off the 

ignition.

Reverting to normal operation

►  While depressing the brake pedal, restart the 

engine and apply the parking brake.

With an automatic gearbox 

and electric parking brake

 

/

 

To release them

►  With the engine running and while depressing 

the brake pedal, set the gear selector to 

N

.

►  While depressing the brake pedal, switch off 

the engine.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch on the 

ignition again.

►  While depressing the brake pedal, press the 

control lever to release the parking brake.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch off the 

ignition.

Reverting to normal operation

►  While depressing the brake pedal, restart the 

engine and select mode 

P

.

With drive selector and 

electric parking brake

 

/

 

Release procedure

►  With the vehicle stationary and the engine 

running, depress the brake pedal and select 
mode 

N

.

Within 5 seconds:

►  Depress and hold the brake pedal, then 

observe this order: switch off the engine and 

move the push selector forwards or backwards.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch on the 

ignition.

►  Place your foot on the brake and press the 

electric parking brake control to release it.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch off the 

ignition.

A message is displayed on the 

instrument panel to confirm the unlocking 

of the wheels for 15 minutes.
When the vehicle is free-wheeling, the 
audio system cannot be updated (message 
displayed on the instrument panel).

After 15 minutes or reverting to normal 

operation

►  While depressing the brake pedal, restart the 

engine and select mode 

P

.

Keyless Entry and Start

You must not depress the brake pedal 

while switching the ignition on again, then 

switching it off. If you do, the engine will start, 

requiring you to restart the procedure.

Advice on care and 

maintenance

General recommendations

Observe the following recommendations to avoid 
damaging the vehicle.

Exterior

Never use a high-pressure jet wash in 
the engine compartment - risk of 

damaging the electrical components!
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or 
extremely cold conditions.

When washing the vehicle in an 
automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure 

to lock the doors and, depending on version, 
move the electronic key away and deactivate 
the "hands-free" function (Hands-Free 
Tailgate Access).
When using a pressure washer, keep the jet 
nozzle at a minimum distance of 30 cm from 
the vehicle (particularly when cleaning areas 
containing chipped paint, sensors or seals).

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