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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
If when turning the ignition
key to MAR, the warning
light ¬does not turn on or stays on
when travelling there could be a fail-
ure in safety systems; in this event air
bags or pretensioners could not trig-
ger in case of impact or, in a minor
number of cases, they could trigger
accidentally. Contact Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
The failure of the warning
light ¬(warning light off) is
also indicated by the flashing for
more than the normal 4 seconds of
the passenger’s front air bag deacti-
vated warning light F.
WARNING
FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning lightFcomes on when front
passenger’s air bag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s air bag on, turn-
ing the ignition key to MAR, warning light
Fcomes on steadily for about 4 sec-
onds, it flashes for other 4 seconds and
then it shall go off.
F
Warning light Findicates
also warning light ¬failures.
This is indicated by intermittent flash-
ing, over 4 seconds, of warning light
F. In this event warning light ¬in-
dicates that there could be a failure
in safety systems. Contact Fiat Deal-
ership immediately to have the sys-
tem checked.
WARNING
HIGH TEMPERATURE
ENGINE COOLANT
FLUID (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on when dri-
ving, proceed as follows:
❒normal driving conditions: stop
the car, switch off the engine and
check whether the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark.
Otherwise wait for few seconds to al-
low the engine cooling, then open
slowly and carefully the cap, top up
coolant and check whether its level is
falling between MIN and MAX marks
in the reservoir. Check visually any
leak. If, when restarting, the warning
light comes on again, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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MESSAGES
❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of fully laden car): decrease
speed, if the warning light stays on,
stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes
leaving the engine on and slightly ac-
celerated to further activate the cir-
culation of the coolant fluid, then
switch the engine off. Check proper
coolant level as described previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching 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 it stays on, contact immediately Fiat
Dealership.
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INEFFICIENT ABS
SYSTEM (amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is inefficient or unavailable. In this case
the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential of-
fered by the ABS system. Caution is ad-
visable and it is necessary to contact Fiat
Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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INEFFICIENT
EBD
ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR (red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of warn-
ing lights
xand >with the engine run-
ning indicates an EBD system failure or
that the system is unavailable; in this case
heavy braking may cause the rear wheels
to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding. Drive with the utmost care to
the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
EXHAUSTED OIL (red)
(Multijet versions with
DPF)
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 vturns on when the car is trav-
elling (on certain versions together
with the message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Exhausted oil
The warning light with turn on flashing to-
gether with the message on the display
when the system detects 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.
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If, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light U
does not turn on or if it turns
on glowing steadily or flash-
ing when travelling (on certain versions
together with the message on the dis-
play), contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. Warning light Uoperation
can be checked by traffic agents by
proper equipment. Comply with laws
and regulations of the country where
you are driving.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 5
litres fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light flashes to
indicate a failure, contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible to have the system
checked.GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on and it will turn off
when glow plugs reach the preset tem-
perature. Start the engine immediately af-
ter warning light switching off.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light turns on when there is
a failure in the glow plug warming system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
m
If the 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 moder-
ate speed, trying to avoid driving condi-
tions that may cause further flashing and
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER CLOGGED
(1.3 Multijet versions
75 HP - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the diesel
particulate filter is clogged and the driving
conditions do not enable to activate au-
tomatically the reclaiming procedure.
To enable reclaiming, i.e. cleaning the fil-
ter, keep the car running until the warn-
ing light turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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❒press and hold down the accelerator
pedal: the warning lightUturns on for
about 8 seconds, and then goes off;
❒release the accelerator pedal and get
ready to count the flashes of the warn-
ing light U;
❒count the number of flashes that cor-
responds to the first figure of the code
on the CODE card, then press the ac-
celerator pedal and keep it there until
the warning light Ucomes on (for 4
seconds) and then goes off: release the
accelerator pedal;
❒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 acceler-
ator 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 sec-
onds and then go out. Release the ac-
celerator pedal;❒rapid flashing of the warning light U
(for about 4 seconds) confirms the op-
eration has been carried out success-
fully;
❒start the engine by turning the ignition
key from MARto AVV.
If, however, the warning light Ustays on,
turn the ignition key to STOPand repeat
the procedure from step one.
IMPORTANT After an emergency start-
up you should contact a Fiat Dealership,
otherwise you will have to repeat the pro-
cedure described each time you want to
start the engine.
ENGINE STARTING
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat CODE system fails to deactivate
engine immobilising system the instrument
panel warning lights Yand Ustay on
and the engine cannot be started.
To start the engine the emergency start-
up can be performed.
Read the whole procedure carefully be-
fore trying to carry it out: if you make a
mistake, you must turn the ignition key
back to STOPand repeat the whole op-
eration from beginning.
Proceed as follows:
❒read the 5-figure electronic code giv-
en on the CODE card;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
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❒loosen the bolts on the wheel to be re-
placed with the tool E-fig. 4provided;
❒turn handle to partially open the jack;
❒loosen the clamping device B-
fig. 3;
❒take out the tool container Cand take
it near the wheel to be changed;
❒take the space saver spare wheel D;
❒to remove the wheel cap secured by
spring, use the screwdriver provided
levering on the three notches present
on the outer circumference;
fig. 4F0G0695m
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To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground should be flat and adequately
firm;
❒ turn the engine off and pull up the hand-
brake;
❒ engage first gear or reverse;
❒lift the luggage compartment mat A-
fig. 2;
fig. 2F0G0171m
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fig. 4F0G0672mfig. 6F0G0698m
fig. 5F0G0673m
❒check that the compressor switch D-
fig. 4is set at 0 (off), start the engine,
fit plug E-fig. 5into the 12V outlet lo-
cated on the central console and then
turn the compressor on setting the
switch D-fig. 4in position I(on). Inflate
the tyre at the pressure value specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications” Check tyre pressure on gauge F-
fig. 4with compressor off to obtain
precise reading;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Fiat Dealership;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
Apply the sticker in a visible
position for the driver to in-
dicate that the tyre has been treat-
ed with the quick tyre repair kit. Dri-
ve carefully especially when corner-
ing. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
heavy braking and accelerating.
WARNING
If the pressure falls below 1.8
bars, do not drive any fur-
ther: the quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go
automatic cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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H4
H4
W5W
PY21W
W5W
PY21W
P21/5W
P21W
P21W
C5W
W5W
C5W
H1
W5W60/55
60/55
5
21
5
21
21/5
21
21
5
5
5
55
5D
D
A
B
A
B
B
B
B
C
A
C
E
A
Bulbs Type Power Ref. figure
Main beam
Dipped beam
Front side lights
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Stop/taillights
Reversing light
Rear fog lights
Ceiling light
Boot light
Number plate light
Fog lights
Third stop
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Figure 34
D12V-21W bulb for reversing light on
right light unit;
❒rear fog light on left light unit;
❒on right hand drive versions, re-
versing light in the left rear light
cluster and in the rear fog lamp in
the right rear light cluster;
E12V-21W bulb for direction indica-
tors;
F12V-21/5W double-light bulb for stop
light and taillights;
❒slacken the four screws B-fig. 33from
their seats;
❒remove the bulb-holder C;
❒remove the bulbs, pushing them slight-
ly anti-clockwise;
❒refit by reversing the above mentioned
operations.
fig. 33F0G0097mfig. 34F0G0098m
REAR LIGHT UNIT
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒slacken the three screws A-fig. 32
from their seats, pull gently outwards
until releasing the whole headlight from
the three clips (press-fitted) and release
the connector;
fig. 32F0G0096m
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