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MSR system
(engine braking torque control)
It is an integral part of the ASR system that
in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts in pro-
viding torque to the engine thus prevent-
ing excessive driving wheel drive that, spe-
cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to
loss of stability.
Switching the systemon/off fig. 100
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
When travelling, the ASR can be switched
off and on again pres100. When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led on the
button and by relevant message on the
multifunction display, where provided.
If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.
It may be useful to switch the ASR when
driving on snow-covered roads with snow
chains fitted: in these conditions, slipping
of the wheels during pick-up provides bet-
ter traction.
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
fig. 100
ASR
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ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator)
The ASR function controls car drive and
cuts in automatically every time one or
both driving wheels slip.
According to slipping conditions, two dif-
ferent control systems are activated:
❒if slipping involves both driving wheels,
the ASR function intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
❒if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;
❒in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
face (aquaplaning).
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Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your cars fits
such a 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
For correct operation of the ASR system,
the tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the In ASR will be
automatically switched off and warning
light
áwill appear on the instrument
panel along with a message on the multi-
functional display (where provided) (see
“Warning lights and messages”). In this
case, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
EOBD SYSTEM
(where provided)
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of
the components of the car correlated with
emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the
warning light
Uon the instrument pan-
el (together with relevant message on the
multifunctional display, where provided)
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”), when these conditions are no
longer in peak conditions.
The objective is:
❒to monitor system efficiency;
❒warn when a fault causes emissions lev-
els to increase;
❒to warn of the need to replace deteri-
orated components.
The system also has a diagnostic connec-
tor that can be interfaced with appropri-
ate tools, which makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the control unit,
together with a series of specific parame-
ters for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-
convenience, to check the system com-
pletely, Fiat Dealerships are obliged to run
a bench test and, if necessary, road tests
which may also call for a long journey.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light Ueither does not light
up when the key is turned to
MAR to if while travelling the warning
lights comes on either steady or blink-
ing (along with a message on the mul-
tifunctional display, where provided).
The operation of warning light Umay
be checked by the traffic police using
specific devices. Follow the laws in
force in the country where you are dri-
ving.
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HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT
CONDITIONS
Observe the following:
❒always use the belt with the tap taut and
never twisted; make sure that it is free
to run without impediments;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not ap-
pear damaged. Always replace the belt
if the pretensioners where deployed.
❒to clean the belt, wash by hand with wa-
ter and mild soap, rinse and leave to dry
in the shade. Do not use strong deter-
gents, bleach, paints or any other sub-
stance which could damage the belt fi-
bres;
❒keep the reels dry: correct operation
may only be ensured if the reels are dry;
❒replace the seat belt when showing sig-
nificant wear or cut signs.For optimal protection in the event of a
crash, all passengers must be seated and
wearing adequate restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
A child’s head is larger and heavier in pro-
portion to its body and the child’s muscu-
lar and bone structures are not fully de-
veloped. For this reason, they require re-
straint systems which are different from
those used by adults to protect them in the
event of an accident. The research results
in relation to the best protection for chil-
dren is illustrated in European Regulation
EEC-R44 which divides the restraint sys-
tems into five groups in addition to mak-
ing their use compulsory:Group 0 0-10 kg in weight
Group 0+ 0-13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
As it may be noted, the groups overlap
partly and in fact, in commerce it is pos-
sible to find devices that cover more than
one weight group.
All restraint devices must bear the certi-
fication data, together with the control
brand, on a solidly fixed label which must
absolutely never be removed.
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
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MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
AND SIDE BAG (where provided)
Should it be absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s
front air bag and the Side Bag (where pro-
vided) can be deactivated.
The instrument panel warning light
Fwill stay on glowing steadily until reacti-
vating the passenger’s front air bag and the
Side Bag (where provided).
SEVERE DANGER: Do not
arranged cradle child re-
straints facing backwards if
the passenger’s airbag is on.
Deployment of the airbag in
an accident could cause fa-
tal injuries to the baby. Always deac-
tivate the passenger’s airbag when
placing a child seat on the front seat.
Move the passenger’s seat as far back
as possible to avoid contact between
the cradle and the dashboard. Al-
though this is not mandatory by law,
the airbag should be immediately re-
activated when children are no longer
carried to ensure better protection to
adults.
WARNING
To deactivate the passen-
ger’s front air bag and the
Side Bag (where provided), refer to
paragraphs “Digital display” and
“Multifunctional display” in section
“Dashboard and controls”.
WARNING
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the en-
gine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes
fuel and is damaging especially to tur-
bocharged engines.HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED
(petrol and diesel engines)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒do not demand to performance for the
first few kilometres. Wait until the en-
gine coolant gauge starts moving.
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the
engine has been started,
therefore much effort than usual is re-
quired on the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause a
flow of fuel into the catalyt-
ic converter and damage it beyond re-
pair.
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INSTALLING THE TOW
HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel accord-
ing to any additional and/or integrative in-
formation supplied by the Manufacturer of
the device.
The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to 94/20/EEC
Directive and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the car
on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used which is generally
placed on a special bracket normally fas-
tened to the towing device, and a special
ECU for external trailer light control shall
be installed on the car.
For the electrical connection, 7 or 13 pin
12VDC connection is to be used (CU-
NA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow
the instructions provided by the car man-
ufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufac-
turer.An electric brake should be supplied di-
rectly by the battery through a cable with
a cross section of no less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other de-
vice shall be used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the
car’s electric system can only be con-
nected to the supply cable for an electric
brake and to the cable for an internal light,
though not above 15W.
For connections use the preset control
unit with battery cable no less than 2.5
mm
2. Respect the speed limits specific for each
country for vehicles towing trailers. In all
cases, the top speed must not exceed 100
km/h.
Fit a suitable towing stabilizer to the trail-
er to be towed.
The ABS with which the car
may be equipped will not
control the braking system of the
trailer. Particular caution is required
on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking
system of the car to control
the trailer brake. The trailer braking
system must be fully independent
from the hydraulic system of the car.
WARNING
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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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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 7
litres fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink
to indicate a system failure. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked. ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light will light up when the
system is either not working or not avail-
able. In the case, the braking system will
work as normal without the extra poten-
tials offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
>F
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning light
Fcomes on when front
passenger’s airbag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s airbag on, turning
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.
Warning light
Findicates
failure of warning light ¬.
This condition is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of warning light
Ffor longer than 4 seconds. In this case,
warning light ¬may not indicate
fault to the system. Contact Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the
system checked before driving off.
WARNING
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