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VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒park the vehicle in covered, dry and
if possible well-ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒make sure the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect the battery negative ter-
minal and check the battery charge.
This check is to be repeated every
three months. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without
the central green area (see “Recharg-
ing the battery” in section “In an emer-
gency”);
❒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 vehicle with a cloth or per-
forated plastic sheet. Do not use
sheets of non-perforated plastic as
they do not allow moisture on the ve-
hicle 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 vehicle alarm with the remote control.
Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted. Do
not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pave-
ments and avoid also to dri-
ve for long distances on
roads not covered with snow to pre-
vent damaging the vehicle and the
roadbed.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 128
LOW BRAKE FLUID.............................................................. 128
HANDBRAKE ON ................................................................. 128
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................. 129
ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE .......................................................... 129
LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................................................. 130
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........................................... 130
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................. 130
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING..................................... 131
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................... 131
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................................... 131
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................... 132
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED .......... 132
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................................... 132
FUEL RESERVE......................................................................... 132
GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................. 133
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ................................ 133
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 133
VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
FIAT CODE ............................................................................. 133
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE ............................................ 134
REAR FOGLIGHTS ................................................................ 134
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 134
ESP - ASR SYSTEM FAILURE .............................................. 135
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................... 135BRAKE PAD WEAR .............................................................. 135
HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................................................... 135
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................. 136
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ...................................... 136
FOLLOW ME HOME ............................................................ 136
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................... 136
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 136
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................... 137
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 137
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................................................ 137
ASR SYSTEM ........................................................................... 137
POWER STEERING FAILURE ............................................. 137
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ............ 138
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................... 138
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................... 138
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL................................................. 138
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................... 138
SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSIONS FAILURE .................... 138
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/
MAX. GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE ........................... 138
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Turning on of warning light is accompa-
nied by specific message and/or by buzzer
sound where provided by instrument pan-
el. These indications are concise and
cautionaryand shall not be considered
as exhaustive and/or as an alternative to
the specifications contained in this Own-
er Handbook which shall always be read
through carefully and thoroughly. In case
of failure indication always refer to the
specifications contained in this sec-
tion.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed
are divided into two categories: very se-
riousand less seriousfailures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a
repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a lim-
ited warning “cycle”.
The warning cycle of both failure cate-
gories can be stopped by pressing button
MODE. The instrument panel warning
light will stay on until eliminating the fault.
As concerns messages relevant to the ver-
sions equipped with Dualogic gearbox, see
the attached Supplement.LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the lev-
el of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level, due to possi-
ble leak in the circuit.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
x
If the warning light xturns
on when travelling (on cer-
tain versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) stop the vehicle
immediately and contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
WARNING
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on.
On certain versions, if the vehicle is mov-
ing the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on
when travelling, check that the handbrake
is not engaged.
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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure
sensor failure
The warning light comes on when the en-
gine oil pressure sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light comes on when the in-
ertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light turns on
when one of the following lights
is failing:
– sidelights
– brake lights
– rear fog guards
– direction indicators.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or an electric connection
cut-off.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light turns on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
4
Rain sensor failure
(versions with multifunction
display)
The warning light on the dial turns on
when the rain sensor is faulty. Contact Fi-
at Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensor failure
(versions with multifunction
display)
See what described for warning light
t.
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DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER CLOGGED
The warning light turns on when
the diesel particulate filter is clogged and
the driving conditions do not enable to ac-
tivate automatically the reclaiming proce-
dure.
To enable the cleaning procedure, keep
the vehicle running until the warning light
turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.ESP - ASR SYSTEM
FAILURE
(amber) (where provided)
HILL HOLDER FAILURE
(amber) (where provided)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
ESP-ASR system failure
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton led ASR, contact Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
NoteWarning light flashing when driving
indicates that the ESP system is active.
Hill Holder failure
The warning light will turn on when the
Hill Holder system is faulty. Contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber)
The warning light on the dial
turns on if the front brake pads are worn;
in this case have them changed as soon
as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
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IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas from
the battery. If the other battery is fitted in
another vehicle, prevent accidental con-
tacts between the metal parts of the two
vehicles.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.IF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and spare wheel call for some pre-
cautions as listed below.
Alert other drivers that the
vehicle is stationary in com-
pliance with the regulations in force:
hazard warning lights, warning trian-
gle etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the vehicle, especially if
it is heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed on.
Pull the handbrake.
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To change a wheel proceed as
follows:
❒stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safe-
ly. The ground should be flat and ad-
equately firm;
❒turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake;
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒wear the reflecting safety jacket (com-
pulsory by law in certain countries) be-
fore getting out of the vehicle;
❒alert other drivers that the vehicle is
stationary, using the proper devices in
compliance with the regulations in
force (e.g.: warning triangle, hazard
warning lights, etc …);
❒take the extension and the wrench
from the tool bag under the passen-
ger’s seat (see “Compartment under
the front passenger’s seat” in section
“dashboard and controls”);
❒loosen one turn the bolts of the wheel
to change;
❒turn the ring nut to extend the jack
partially;
❒set the jack near the lifting support
close to the wheel to change in the
points shown in fig. 3.
For short wheelbase versions with re-
tractable footboard, the jack shall be
set in the point shown in fig. 4andshall be suitably directed (45°) to avoid
interference with the retractable foot-
board;
❒warn anybody nearby that the vehicle
is about to be lifted. They must stay
clear and not touch the vehicle until
it is back on the ground.
fig. 3F0N0193mfig. 4F0N0194m
fig. 5F0N0186m
fig. 6F0N0163m
fig. 7F0N0164m
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The cylinder contains ethyl-
ene glycol. The cylinder con-
tains latex: it can cause allergic reac-
tions. It is harmful if ingested or in-
haled and irritant for the eyes and in
case of contact. In case of contact
rinse immediately with water and take
off contaminated clothes. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomit, rinse out
the mouth, drink a lot of water and
call the doctor immediately. Keep
away from children. This product must
not be used by asthmatics. Do not in-
hale vapours. Call the doctor imme-
diately in case of allergic reactions.
Keep the cylinder in the space provid-
ed for the purpose and far from heat.
The sealing fluid has limited life.
WARNINGReplace the cylinder if sealer
has run out. Do not throw
away the cylinder and the
sealing fluid. Have the sealing
fluid and the cylinder disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
Put on the protection gloves
provided together with quick
tyre repair kit.
WARNING
❒Pull up the handbrake. Loosen tyre
inflation valve cap, take out the filler
hose A-fig. 12and screw the ring nut
Bon the tyre valve;
fig. 12F0N0179m
INFLATING PROCEDURE