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In this section you can find some useful tips and easy tasks to take care of your car on your own.
Of course, the ideal condition is to keep your car in a garage - if possible - to protect it against atmospheric agents
Paint : Clean the body to remove, in particular, bird droppings and spots that are potentially corrosive for the paint, as they can damage the painted areas
Headlamps, rear lamps, glass, plastic and rubber parts : The same recommendations for the painted parts apply
Profiles and gaskets : Check the door and glass gaskets to make sure that there are no small rocks or other foreign bodies trapped in them, as these can damage and impair the seal of the rubber profiles.
Wipers : Due to inactivity and sun exposure, the wiper rubber tends to stick to the windshield, which damages it and makes it less efficient. To avoid this, if the vehicle permits it, leave them in a raised position or place strips or cardboard between the rubber brush and the windshield.
When the vehicle remains stationary for a long period of time, the phenomenon called ‘FLAT SPOTTING’ could occur, which means the gradual flattening of the tyres due to the weight of the vehicle in the point in which the tread touches the ground. When restarting the vehicle, this can cause a slight vibration when driving that, usually, disappears after driving a few miles.
Pressure: Keep the tire pressure at the correct value, referring to the requirements in the Owner's Handbook in the vehicle or by directly consulting the web platform https://aftersales.fiat.com/elum
Vehicle movement : Occasionally move the vehicle from the point where it is parked, even just a little bit forward or backward, to change the point of contact between the tyres and the ground
This is the components that permits the starter to start by means of a discharge of energy and that keeps the vehicle's electrical system active even when it is not being used
Accessories and devices: Disconnect any USB pen drives or other devices from the USB ports and cigar lighters
Anti-theft : If possible (vehicle guarded or garaged), close the vehicle manually using the key and not the remote control. This avoids the activation of the anti-theft device and the relative use of energy
Disconnection : If possible for your vehicle (refer to the instructions in the Owner's Handbook), this is a simple operation that anyone can perform.
"Disconnect” the battery by disconnecting the quick connector of only the negative pole.
Charge maintainer : Alternatively, it if is possible (garage/parking space with an electrical socket) you can connect the battery with the battery charger from the MOPAR accessory line (https://b2b.moparstore.co.uk/) that, in addition to measuring the battery charge, periodically performs brief recharging phases to keep it always efficient.
Use : Start and run the vehicle without moving it at least once a week for 15-20 minutes, keeping the engine RPM between 1200 and 2000. Make sure that the lamps and all the accessories are off during this period.
Do not start the engine occasionally for a brief period of time letting it idle.
Comprised of the fuel filler, tank, pipes, fuel pump, injectors... it is the vehicle system that guarantees the flow of fuel from the tank to the engine cylinders
Refueling : If possible, do not leave the vehicle with a low fuel level (reserve) to prevent the circulation of any debris that may be in the tank
It is not necessary however to fill up the tank completely
They do not need to be topped up or changed (refer to the Owner's Handbook)
When using the vehicle again, it is recommended to check around and below the vehicle to see if there are any traces of leaks.
No maintenance or specific measure is required.
Visual inspection : If you see oxidation of the friction surfaces of the discs, this is to be considered normal
At restart, drive carefully the first few feet in order to eliminate any oxidation created on the contact surfaces
It is remotely possible that there will be a slight noise coming from the rear part of the vehicle when releasing the parking brake.
This is due to the brake pad moving away from the disc surface (normal operation), whose surface may be dirty or oxidized. This will disappear immediately after the vehicle has started.