2007 FIAT MULTIPLA Owners Manual

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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
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
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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.
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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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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
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.
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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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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
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.

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JUMP STARTING
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.
Proceed as follows:
❒Connect positive terminals (+) of the two batteries with a jump lead.
❒With a second lead, connect the negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary
battery to an earth point
Eon the engine or the gearbox of the car to
be started.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative terminals of the two
batteries: any sparks may ignite the detonating gas which could come out
of the battery. If the auxiliary battery is installed on another car, avoid
metal parts touching accidentally between this car and the one with the
flat battery.
❒Start the engine.
❒When the engine has been started, remove the leads reversing the
order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not insist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.
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Never use a battery charger to start the engine as this could damage the electronic systems of your
vehicle, particularly the ignition and fuel supply control units.
WARNINGThis starting procedure must be carried out by qualified personnel because
incorrect operations may cause electrical discharge of considerable intensity. The
liquid contained in the battery is poisonous an corrosive. Avoid contact with the
skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted cigarettes away from the battery and
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the servobrake and
electrical power steering system are not operating
until the engine is started, a greater effort will
therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
For versions/markets where applicable, the car can be
fitted with a quick tyre repair kit called FIX & GO,
replacing the usual tool fitting, the spare wheel lifting
winch and the space-saver spare wheel.
Normal spare small wheel, or (where provided)
normal size spare wheel, can be supplied on request;
for its use, follow what indicated below.
VAN versions are fitted as standard with a spare
wheel with steel rim of the same type and size as the
standard wheels mounted on the car.
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and space-
saver spare wheel call for some precautions as listed
below.
WARNINGAlert other drivers that the car is stationary in compliance with local regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle, etc. Any passengers on board should leave the
car, especially if it is heavily laden. Passengers should stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed. If parked on a slope or rough surface, chock the
wheels with wedges or other suitable devices to prevent the car from rolling.