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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
EOBD / INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should go
off when the engine has started.
The warning light stays on or turns on when travelling to indicate injection system malfunctioning;
in particular the warning light turns on glowing steadily to indicate a fault in the supply/ignition
system which could cause high emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor han-
dling and high consumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated message is displayed.
In these conditions it is possible to continue driving without however requiring heavy effort or high
speed from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The warning light goes off if the fault disappears, the system will in any case store the fault.
NOTE (valid for petrol versions only)
The warning light turns on flashing to indicate a possible damage to the catalyst.
If the warning light flashes, it is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of
the engine until the warning light stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
If, turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning lightUdoes not turn on or if it turns on glowing
steadily or flashing when travelling (on certain versions together with the dedicated message on the
display), contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Warning light
Uoperation can be checked by
traffic agents by proper equipment therefore, comply with laws and regulations in force in the
country where you are driving.
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FIAT CODE (amber)
The warning light will come on in three cases (with the key at MAR):
1. One flash - the key code has been recognised.
The engine can be started.
2. Fixed light together with the message on the display - the key code has not been recognised. Fol-
low the emergency procedure to start the engine (see “In an emergency”).
3. Flashing - indicates that the car is not protected.
The engine can however be started.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
In versions with climate control system, this message will appear on the display along with the sym-
bol
√and the buzzer will sound when the outside temperature either reaches or is under 3°C to
inform you that the road could be icy.
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH (INERTIAL SWITCH)
The message will appear on the display when the switch trips.
INERT.SW ACTIVE is the only message which cannot be cleared by pressing a button. This mes-
sage will stay on the display until resetting the switch.
¢
If, after the message appears, you can smell petrol or see that the fuel feed system
is leaking, to avoid the risk of fire, do not reset the switch.WARNING
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EXHAUST OIL (JTD versions) (red)
The warning light with turn on flashing when the system detects that the engine oil is exhaust.
After the first indication, at each engine starting the warning light
vwill go on flashing.v
(warning light
flashing)
If warning light vflashes, contact immediately Fiat Dealership to have oil changed and
instrument panel warning light turned off.
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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED (JTD versions) (amber)
The warning light turns on when the diesel particulate filter is clogged and the driving conditions
do not enable to activate automatically the reclaiming procedure.
To enable the cleaning procedure, keep the car running until the warning light turns off.
h
If led (F) continues to stay on, it means that the cleaning procedure cannot be performed; contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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GLOW PLUGS (amber)
(diesel versions)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR. The warning light will go off when glow plugs reach the
prescribed temperature.
DIRECTION INDICATORS (green)
(flashing)
When the direction indicator stalk is operated.
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED (amber)
Warning light will come on when front passenger airbag is deactivated.
With front passenger airbag on, turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light shall flash for
about 4 seconds and then go off.
F
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WARNINGWarning light Findicates also warning light ¬failures. This is indicated by
intermittent flashing, over 4 seconds, of warning light F. In this event warning
light ¬could not indicate safety system failures. In addition, the airbag system
will deactivate automatically the passenger's airbags (side bag, where provided and
front airbag). Contact immediately Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.
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OUTSIDE LIGHTS (green)
When the side/taillights are switched on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)
When main beam headlights are switched on.
SERVICE
This message will appear on the reconfigurable display at 2000 km from the service schedule dead-
line (every 20,000 km for 100
16Vversions and every 30,000 km for JTD 120 versions) and when
the key is turned to MAR every 200 km, until there are 200 km left, and then every 100, 50, etc...
The data can only be reset at Fiat Dealership.
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE
This message will appear on the reconfigurable display when a failure concerning the warning
lights shown is found
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER (amber)
(diesel versions)
When there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
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The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the entire injection system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as this warning light comes on.
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ENGINE STARTING .................................................. 165
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED ..................................... 167
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC .......................................... 177
IF A BULB BURNS OUT ........................................... 183
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ............... 186
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ............... 192
IF A FUSE BLOWS ..................................................... 194
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ........................................ 202
JACKING THE CAR .................................................. 203
TOWING THE CAR ................................................. 203
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ENGINE STARTING
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat Code system cannot deactivate the engine
immobiliser, the warning lights
¢and Uwill remain
lit and the engine will not start. To start your car
follow the emergency start-up procedure.
Read the whole procedure carefully before trying to
carry it out. If you make a mistake, you must turn the
ignition key back to STOP and repeat the whole
operation from beginning (step 1).
❒Read the 5-figure electronic code given on the
CODE card.
❒Turn the ignition key to MAR.
❒Press and hold down the accelerator pedal. The
warning light
Uturns on for about 8 seconds, and
then goes off; release the accelerator pedal and get
ready to count the flashes of the
Uwarning light.
❒Count the number of flashes that corresponds to
the first figure of the code on the CODE card, then
press the accelerator pedal and keep it there until
the
Uwarning light comes on (for 4 seconds) and
then goes off; release the accelerator pedal.❒The warning light
Uwill start flashing again: after it
has flashed the number of times that corresponds to
the second figure on the CODE card, press the
accelerator pedal to the floor and keep it there.
❒Do the same for the remaining figures on the
CODE card.
❒Once the final figure has been entered, keep the
accelerator pedal pressed. The warning light
Uwill
light up for 4 seconds and then go out; release the
accelerator pedal.
❒Rapid flashing of the warning light
U(for about 4
seconds) confirms the operation has been carried
out successfully.
❒Start the engine by turning the ignition key from
MAR to AVV.
If however the warning light
Ustays on, turn the
ignition key to STOP and repeat the procedure from
step 1.
IMPORTANT After an emergency start-up, you should
contact a Fiat Dealership otherwise you will have to
repeat the procedure described each time you want to
start the engine.