2006 FIAT CROMA tyre pressure

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FAILURE WARNINGS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el together with the dedicated message on
the display (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
In this case the braking system is still effi-
cient, though without the aid of the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the closest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning lights
>and xon the in-
strument panel together with the dedi-
cated message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos-
sibility of skidding. Drive extremely care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance)
(where provided)
The system, which cannot be cut out, rec-
ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
brake circuit.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the versions
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys-
tem failure (indicated by warning light
áswitching on together with the message
on the display).
If the ABS system cuts in, it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween tyre and the road surface has
reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNING
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
If the brake fluid low warn-
ing light xcomes on (to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play), stop the car immediately and
contact the nearest Fiat Dealership.
Fluid leaks from the hydraulic system,
in fact, can compromise the braking
system, both traditional systems and
systems with ABS.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-
convenience, to check the system com-
pletely, Fiat Dealerships are obliged to run
a bench test and, if necessary, road tests
which may also call for a long journey.TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
- T.P.M.S. (where
provided)
The car can be equipped with the T.P.M.S.
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). This
system consists of a radio-frequency sen-
sor, installed on each wheel (on the rim
inside the tyre) that sends pressure infor-
mation to the control unit.
IMPORTANT System control unit moni-
tors the pressure of the four car tyres but
not the space-saver spare wheel. It is
therefore recommended to always check
also the space-saver spare wheel pressure.
IMPORTANT Pay the utmost attention
when checking or inflating tyres. Excessive
pressure impairs road holding, increases
suspension and wheel stress and causes
abnormal tyre wear.IMPORTANT Tyre pressure should be
checked with tyres rested and cold.
Should it become necessary for whatev-
er reason to check pressure with hot
tyres, do not reduce pressure although it
is higher than the prescribed value but re-
peat the check when tyres are cold.
If turning the ignition key to
ON, the warning light Udoes not turn on or if, while travelling
it turns on glowing steadily or flash-
ing (together with the message on the
display), contact Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible. Warning light
Uoperation can be checked by means
of special equipment by traffic
agents. Always comply with the traf-
fic regulations in force in the coun-
try where you are travelling.
WARNING
The T.P.M.S. system does not
exempt the driver to check
tyre and space-saver spare wheel pres-
sure at regular intervals.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT
THE T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
Failure indications will not be stored and
therefore will not be displayed when turn-
ing the engine off and on again. If failure
persists, the control unit will send warn-
ing indications to the instrument panel on-
ly after a few seconds when the car is
moving.
IMPORTANT T.P.M.S. system cannot in-
dicate sudden tyre pressure drops (e.g.:
tyre burst). In this event, brake the car
cautiously and avoid sudden steering.
IMPORTANT Replacing standard tyres
with winter tyres and vice versa involves
T.P.M.S. system set-up that shall be per-
formed at Fiat Dealerships only.
IMPORTANT The T.P.M.S. system re-
quires special equipment. Consult Fiat
Dealership to know what type of acces-
sories are compatible with the system
(wheels, wheel caps, etc.). Using other ac-
cessories could cause system malfunc-
tioning.IMPORTANT Tyre pressure could change
according to outside temperature. For this
reason the T.P.M.S. system could tem-
porarily indicate low tyre pressure. In this
event check pressure with cold tyres and
restore proper inflation values if required.
IMPORTANT If the car is fitted with
T.P.M.S. system, tyre and/or rim removal
and refitting operations involve special
precautions; to prevent damages or wrong
sensor refitting, contact Fiat Dealership to
have tyre and/or rim changed.
IMPORTANT If the car is fitted with
T.P.M.S. system, when changing a tyre,
change also the rubber seal of the valve.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Strong radiofrequency
noise may inhibit regular TPMS system op-
eration; in this event, a dedicated message
will be displayed to warn the driver. This
message will disappear automatically as
soon as noise disappears.SOUND SYSTEM
(where provided)
For the operation of the radio with
CD/MP3 CD (where provided), read the
instructions for use given in the Supple-
ment attached to the Owner Handbook.
Sound system (where provided)
The system includes:
❒2 tweeters (power 40W max. each),
located on front doors;
❒2 mid-woofers, (diameter 165 mm,
power 40W max. each), located on
front doors;
❒2 rear full-range speakers, (diameter
165 mm, power 40W max. each), lo-
cated on rear doors.
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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at
a standstill or at idle or high speed: under
these conditions the engine warms up
much more slowly, increasing electrical
consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slow-
ly, avoiding high speeds. This way the en-
gine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern cars and al-
so increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
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IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used
with a max speed index below the one
that can be reached by the car (increased
by 5%), place a notice in the passenger’s
compartment, plainly in the driver’s view
which states the max permissible speed of
the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety when
driving and braking and better driveabili-
ty.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of tyres.SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide
advice concerning the most suitable type
of tyre for the customer’s requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in para-
graph “Wheels” in section “Technical
specifications”.
The winter features of these tyres are re-
duced considerably when the tread depth
is below 4 mm. In this case, they should
be replaced.
Due to the snow tyre features, under nor-
mal conditions of use or on long motor-
way journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of normal tyres. It
is therefore necessary to limit their use to
the purposes for which they are certified.
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The max speed for snow
tyres with “Q” marking is
160 km/h; 190 km/h for tyres with “T”
marking and 210 km/h for tyres with
H marking. The Road Traffic Code
speed limits must however be always
strictly observed.
WARNING

❒clean and protect the painted parts us-
ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avail-
able;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perfo-
rated plastic sheet. Do not use sheets
of non-perforated plastic as they do
not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0,5 bar above the
normal specified pressure and check it
at intervals;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery
from the electric system, check its
charge every month and recharge it if
the optical indicator shows a dark
colour without the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling sys-
tem.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
the car alarm with the remote control.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if pos-
sible well-ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear (position P with auto-
matic transmission);
❒check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect battery terminals (first dis-
connect the negative terminal) and
check the battery charge. This check
is to be repeated every three months
when the car is left inactive. Recharge
if the optical indicator shows a dark
colour without the central green area;
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 138
LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 138
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 138
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 138
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ......... 139
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 139
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH TEMPERATURE .. 139
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 140
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 140
EXHAUST OIL ...................................................................... 140
INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM ................................................ 140
INEFFICIENT EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR ..................................................................... 140
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 141
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) .................................................................................... 141
POWER STEERING FAILURE .......................................... 141
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 141
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 142
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 142
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ............................... 142
FIAT CODE ............................................................................ 143
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 143
ALARM FAILURE ................................................................. 143
BREAK-IN ATTEMPT ......................................................... 143
ELECTRONIC KEY NOT RECOGNISED ..................... 143
CHECK CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM .......................... 143
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 144
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 144
FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON...................................... 144
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE ................................................... 144
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 144
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 144
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.......................................... 145PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................ 145
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................ 145
LOW TYRE PRESSURE ....................................................... 145
FLAT TYRES ........................................................................... 145
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAILURE 145
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 146
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 146
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 146
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 146
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 146
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 146
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 146
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 147
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 147
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 147
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE .................... 147
MAX. OIL TEMPERATURE (a.t.) ..................................... 147
SET SPEED LIMIT
EXCEEDED ........................................................................... 148
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 148
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 148
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 148
REAR SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED ................................. 148
ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING .................................. 148
STARTING PROCEDURE MESSAGES (a.t.) ................. 148
STARTING PROCEDURE MESSAGES (m.t.) .............. 148
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Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on to-
gether with the message on the display
when failure is detected in parking sensors.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
Antipinch system failure
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on to-
gether with the message on the display
when failure is detected in the antipinch
system.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
Twilight sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (to-
gether with the message on the display)
when failure is detected in twilight sen-
sor (adjusting headlight sensitivity).Check tyre pressure
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (to-
gether with the message on the display),
when tyre pressure is low or excessive.
In this case, inflate tyres to the specified
pressure values (see paragraph “Inflating
pressures” in section “Technical Specifi-
cations”).
Flat tyres (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (to-
gether with message on the display and
the buzzer), when there is a pressure drop
in one or more tyres. In this way the
T.P.M.S. system warns the driver that one
or more tyre/s is/are flat (i.e. punctured).
IMPORTANT Stop travelling with one or
more flat tyre/s since road holding could
be jeopardised. Stop the car without brak-
ing or steering sharply. Change immedi-
ately punctured wheel with space-saver
spare wheel (where provided - see sec-
tion “In an emergency”) and contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.Tyre pressure monitoring system
failure (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (to-
gether with the message on the display)
when a failure is detected in the T.P.M.S.
system (where provided).
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
Should one or more wheels without sen-
sor be fitted, the instrument panel warn-
ing light will come on (together with the
message on the display) and stay on until
fitting again the four wheels with sensors.