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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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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
EXHAUSTED OIL (red)
(where provided)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go out
as soon as the engine is started.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
v
If the warning light v
turns on when the vehicle is
travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play) stop the engine immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
❒heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer uphill
of fully laden vehicle): decrease speed,
if the warning light stays on, stop the
vehicle. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes leav-
ing the engine on and slightly acceler-
ated to further activate the circulation
of the coolant fluid, then switch the
engine off. Check proper coolant lev-
el as described previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the ve-
hicle, keep the engine on and slightly ac-
celerated for few minutes before switch-
ing it off.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go out as soon as the engine is
started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly or flashing: contact immediately Fiat
Dealership.
w
Exhausted oil
The warning light with turn on flashing to-
gether with the message on the display
(where provided) when the system de-
tects that the engine oil is exhausted.After the first indication, at each engine
starting the warning light vwill go on
flashing for about 60 seconds and then
every 2 hours until oil is changed.
If warning light vflash-
es, contact Fiat Dealership
immediately to have oil changed and
instrument panel warning light turned
off.
WARNING
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CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided) (green)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light will turn on but
it should go off after a few seconds.
The instrument panel warning light turns
on when turning the knurled ring of the
Cruise Control to ON.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
Ü
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
1
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
D
ASR SYSTEM
(where provided)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light turns on but it
should go off after few seconds. The led
on the ASR button turns on when the sys-
tem is switched off. The warning light
flashes when the ASR system cuts in to
alert the driver that the system is adapt-
ing to the road surface grip conditions.
The turning on of the warning light to-
gether with the message on the display
and the buzzer, also indicates a failure of
the ASR system. In this case contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
Messages are displayed when the ASR
function is activated/deactivated manual-
ly (see “ASR system” in section “Dash-
board and controls”).
In versions fitted with ASR system only, at
deactivation (ASR OFF) the warning light
will always stay on.
V
POWER STEERING
FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light on the di-
al turns on, but it should go off after few
seconds.
If the warning light stays on together with
the message on the display and the buzzer,
you will not have steering assistance and
the effort on the steering wheel will be in-
creased, steering is however possible.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
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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 SUMMARY TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Right dipped beam headlight F12 7.5
Left dipped beam headlight, Headlight aiming device F13 7.5
Engine compartment fuse box relay, dashboard fuse box relay (+key) F31 7.5
Minibus internal lights (emergency) F32 10
Rear current outlet F33 15
AbsentF34 –
Reversing lights, sevotronic control unit, Water in diesel fuel filter sensor, (+key) F35 7.5
Central door locking (+ battery) F36 20
Brake lights (main), Third brake light, Instrument panel (+key) F37 10
Dashboard control unit relay (+ battery) F38 10
EOBD socket, Sound System, A/C control, Alarm, Chronotachograph,
Webasto timer (+battery) F39 10
Left-hand heated window, Driver’s mirror defroster F40 15
Right-hand heated window, Passenger’s mirror defroster F41 15
ABS, ASR, ESP, Brake light control (secondary) (+key) F42 7.5
Windscreen wiper (+key) F43 30
Cigar lighter, Front current outlet F44 20
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USERSFUSE AMPERE
Control on driver’s door, Controls on passenger’s door F45 7.5
AbsentF46 –
Driver’s power window F47 20
Passenger’s power window F48 20
Sound System, Driver’s power window, Dashboard controls,
Alarm control unit, Rain sensor (+key) F49 7.5
Airbag (+key)F50 7.5
A/C control, Cruise control, Chronotachograph (+key) F51 7.5
Optional fuse box relay F52 7.5
Instrument panel, Rear fog lights (+battery) F53 7.5
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (120 Multijet - 130 Multijet)
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation and adjust
nozzles, if required
Check windscreen blade position/wear
Check disk brake pad conditions and wear and front and rear disk brake
pad wear indicator operation (where provided)
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
(where provided)
Sight inspect conditions and soundness:
Sight inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes) - Rubber parts (boots - sleeves -
bushes, etc.) - Brake and fuel system hoses
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions/tension
(excluding engines provided with automatic tighteners)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Check exhaust emissions/smoke
Check cleanness of locks and lever cleanness and lubrication
Change engine oil and oil filter
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Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check electric system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot light, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen washer/wiper operation, adjust nozzles
if required
Check windscreen blade position/wear
Check disk brake pad conditions and front and rear disk brake
pad wear indicator operation (where provided)
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
(where provided)
Sight inspect conditions and soundness:
Sight inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), Rubber parts (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.) - Brake and fuel system hoses
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Check exhaust emissions/smoke
Check cleanness of locks and lever cleanness and lubrication
Change engine oil and oil filter
Change fuel filter