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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INCOMPLETE DOOR/
LOAD COMPARTMENT
LOCKING (red)
On certain versions the warn-
ing light turns on when one or more
doors or the tailgate are not properly
shut.
On certain versions the display shows a
dedicated message when the front left/right
door or rear doors/load compartment are
open.
A buzzer will sound when one of the doors
is open and the vehicle is moving.
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INEFFICIENT
EBD
ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR
(red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of warn-
ing lights
xand >with the engine run-
ning indicates an EBD system failure or
that the system is unavailable; in this case
heavy braking may cause the rear wheels
to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding. Drive with the utmost care to
the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED
(red)
The warning light on the instru-
ment panel turns on glowing steadily with
the vehicle stationary and driver’s seat belt
not fastened correctly. The warning light
will turn on flashing together with the
buzzer when, with the vehicle moving, dri-
ver’s seat belt is not fastened correctly. The
S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) buzzer can on-
ly be excluded by Fiat Dealership. On cer-
tain versions the system can be reactivat-
ed through the set-up menu.<
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions -
amber)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on and it will turn off
when glow plugs reach the preset tem-
perature. Start the engine immediately af-
ter warning light switching off.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light turns on when there is
a failure in the glow plug warming system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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The presence of water in the
fuel circuit may cause serious
damage to the entire injec-
tion system and cause irreg-
ular engine operation. If the warning
light cturns on (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the display)
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible to have the system relieved. If the
above indications come on immedi-
ately after refuelling, water has prob-
ably been poured into the tank: turn
the engine off immediately and contact
Fiat Dealership.
VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE
(amber)
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
The warning light turned on glowing
steadily with key at MAR, indicates:
❒possible failure (see” Fiat Code sys-
tem” in section “Dashboard and con-
trols”);
❒possible attempt to break-in with
alarm on; in this case the warning light
will turn off after about 10 seconds.
If with the engine running the warning light
Yflashes, this means that the vehicle is
not protected by the engine inhibitor de-
vice (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the key
memorised.
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE/MAX.
GEARBOX OIL
TEMPERATURE
(where provided) (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light shall turn on but it should
turn off a few seconds later.
The warning light turns on flashing (to-
gether with the message on the display and
the buzzer) when the gearbox is failing.
The warning light turns on glowing steadi-
ly (together with the message on the dis-
play and the buzzer) when the automatic
transmission oil is too hot. SCHEDULED
SERVICING
(where provided)
This warning light turns on to in-
dicate servicing and it will stay on glowing
steadily until reaching the deadline. The
warning light will turn off after carrying out
servicing at Fiat Dealership or after 1000
km at servicing deadline.SELF-LEVELLING
SUSPENSIONS
FAILURE
(where provided) (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light shall turn on but it should
turn off a few seconds later.
The warning light will turn on to indicate a
failure at self-levelling suspension system.POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
(versions with multifunction
display)
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with multifunction
display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the vehicle exceeds the set
speed limit (see “Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”). ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL (red)
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when
the coolant level in radiator falls below the
min. level.
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ENGINE
STARTING
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Yturns on glowing steadily, contact im-
mediately Fiat Dealership.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1-2
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the bat-
tery checked/replaced.Proceed as follows:
❒lift the lid Ato connect to the battery
positive terminal fig. 1.
❒connect positive terminals (+near
the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead;
❒connect with a second cable the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to the ground point as shown in fig. 2;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
fig. 1F0N0075m
The starting procedure must
be carried out by qualified
personnel because incorrect opera-
tions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. The liquid con-
tained in the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
WARNING
fig. 2F0N0076m
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Fuse box in engine compartment
USERSFUSE AMPERE
ABS pump (+battery) F01 40
Glow plug heating (+battery) F02 50
Ignition switch (+battery) F03 30
Webasto control unit (+battery) F04 20
Passenger’s compartment ventilation with Webasto (+battery) F05 20
Engine cooling fan high speed (+battery) F06 40/60
Engine cooling fan low speed (+battery) F07 40/50
Passenger’s compartment fan (+key) F08 40
Headlight washer pump F09 20
HornF10 15
E.i. system (secondary services) F11 15
Right main beam headlight F14 7.5
Left main beam headlight F15 7.5
E.i. system (+key) F16 7.5
E.i. system (primary services) F17 10
Engine control unit (+battery) F18 7.5
Conditioner compressor F19 7.5
Headlight washer pump F20 30