2007 FIAT LINEA parking brake

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REFUELLING
petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the
European specification EN 228.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently cause lapse of
warranty in relation to the damage caused.
ENGINE STARTING
petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the warning lights
Yandmto
go off; turn the ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperature during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles
or other flammable material: fire risk .
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to
ensure better respect for the environment.

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CORRECT USE
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WARNING
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ESP SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the In ESP will be
automatically switched off and warning
light
áwill appear on the instrument pan-
el along with a message on the multifunc-
tional display (where provided) (see
“Warning lights and messages”). The LED
on the ASR OFF button will light up. Con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your cars fits an
ESP system. Your driving style must
always be suited to the conditions of
the road, visibility and traffic. The dri-
ver is always and only responsible for
road safety.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESP
system and it is provided to facilitate start-
ing on slopes.
It will activate automatically with the fol-
lowing conditions:
❒uphill: car at a standstill on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine run-
ning, clutch and brake pedal pressed,
gearbox to neutral or engaged gear oth-
er than reverse.
❒downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, clutch and brake pedal pressed
and reverse gear engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until reaching
the torque suitable for starting, or in any
case for max. 2 seconds in order to pass
easily from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal.
After 2 seconds without starting, the sys-
tem will deactivate automatically by re-
leasing gradually the brake force.
At releasing, the typical brake disengage-
ment noise indicating that the car is go-
ing to move will be heard.Failure indications
Warning light
èon the instrument pan-
el will light up in the event of a failure (see
“Warning lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake therefore, never leave
the car without having engaged the hand-
brake, turned the engine off and engaged
the first speed.
For correct operation of the
ESP and ASR systems, the
tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in per-
fect conditions and, above all, of
type, brand and size specified.
WARNING

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GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care to
obstacles that may be set above or un-
der the sensors.
❒Objects set close to the car, under cer-
tain circumstances are not detected and
could therefore cause damages to the
car or be damaged.
❒Indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposited
on the sensors or by ultrasound sys-
tems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the
car.
The sensor must be clean
from mud, dirt, snow or ice in
order for the system to work.
Be careful not to scratch or
damage the sensor while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. Clean the sensors with clean
water with the addition of car sham-
poo if necessary.
The driver is always and on-
ly responsible for parking
and other dangerous manoeuvres.
Make sure that no-one is standing in
the area, especially children or ani-
mals. Parking sensors are designed to
assist drivers: in all cases, you must al-
ways pay the utmost attention during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres.
WARNINGOPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated au-
tomatically when the trailer electric cable
plug is fitted into the car tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing
the trailer cable plug.
In washing stations, clean sensors quickly
keeping the vapour jet/high pressure
washing nozzles at 10 cm at least from the
sensors.

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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CARHANDBRAKE fig. 1
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake. Four or five notches are nor-
mally sufficient to lock the car on flat ter-
rain, while nine or ten may be necessary
on a steep slope with the car loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake
adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is atMAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
xwill turn
on.
PARKING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage first
gear if the car is faced uphill or reverse
if it is faced downhill) and leave the
wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
further advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone. Do not leave the key in
the ignition switch to prevent draining the
battery. Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it out with you.
WARNING
fig. 1F0R0103m
Proceed as followed to release the hand-
brake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A;
❒hold button Apressed and lower the
lever. Warning light xon the instru-
ment panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.

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MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 134
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 134
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 134
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 135
HOT
ENGINE COOLANT........................................................... 135
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 136
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 136
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING.................................... 137
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED.......................................... 137
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE........................................................ 137
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(DIESEL VERSIONS) ............................................................ 138
EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE (PETROL VERSIONS) .........138
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED........... 139
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 139
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 139
GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................ 140
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE............................... 140
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER..................................... 140FIAT CODE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE.................................................................. 140
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE........................................... 141
REAR FOG LIGHTS.............................................................. 141
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 141
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 142
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 142
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE............................................ 143
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................................... 143
FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 143
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................ 143
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR........................ 143
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.................... 143
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 143
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 143
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 144
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 144
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 144
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MESSAGES
GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure is
detected in parking sensors. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon
as possible.
External light fault
(where provided)
See description of warning light
6.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fu-
el cut-off switch trips.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light will come on
(some versions only) when a fault
to one of the following lights is detected:
– side/taillights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by: one or more
burnt lamps, a blow protection fuse or in-
terruption of the electrical connection.
On certain versions warning light è
comes on instead.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light comes on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
4
Rain sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light comes on when a rain
sensor failure is detected. Go to a Fiat
Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
See description of warning light
t.
Speed limit exceeded
(where provided)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Multifunctional Display” in sec-
tion “Dashboard and controls”).
Diesel filter failure
(where provided)
The warning light will come on when a
diesel filter system failure is detected. The
display will show the dedicated message
(where provided).

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SUSPENSIONS
1.4 - 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.4 - 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency
the first time the brakes are applied.
Mc Pherson independent wheels
twisting axle with interconnected wheels controlled by hand lever, operating on rear brakesdrum / disk (T-JET version) disk
STEERING
1.4 - 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet
Type
Steering circle (kerb to kerb) m 10.5 (❏) / 11 (6)
(❏) With 15” tyres
(6) With 16” and 17” tyresrack and pinion with hydraulic power steering