2008 FIAT QUBO ECO mode

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OPERATING MODE
The gearbox can work in two operating
modes:
❒the first is manual (MANUAL), where
the driver decides directly when to shift
gear;
❒the second fully automatic (AUTO),
where the system decides when to shift
gear. The ECOfunction (Economy)
can be used with this mode reducing fu-
el consumption. To switch this function
on, press button E-fig. 4.
Select the gear and the operating mode
MANUALor AUTO) by operating the
control lever at any speed.
fig. 4F0T0223m
CONTROL LEVER
The control lever fig. 1, on the centre
tunnel is a floating multistable lever, i.e. it
can take up three stable positions and
three unstable positions.
The three stable positions correspond to
neutral N-fig. 2, reverseR-fig. 2and the
central position between the unstable po-
sitions (+) and (–)fig. 1.
The unstable positions, i.e. positions left
by the lever as soon as it is released, are
upshift request (+), downshift request (–)
and the automatic operating mode request
(A/M) fig. 3. AUTOMATIC MODE
IMPORTANT For the correct use of the
system, it is advisable to use your right
foot only to operate the pedals.
❒Press the brake pedal.
❒Start the engine.
❒Push the gear lever to A/M fig. 3to
engage the automatic mode or to
R-fig. 2to engage reverse.
❒Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
fig. 3F0T0226m
Avoid keeping your hand on
the lever when you are not re-
questing a gear shift or an
Auto/Manual mode change.
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Automatic operation
(AUTO - ECO)
The ECOfunction can only be activated
with the automatic mode engaged.
The ECOfunction is turned on by press-
ing button E - fig. 4. After this function
has been activated, the display will show
the gear engaged and the words AUTO
and E(see next paragraph).
The ECOfunction activates the system
selecting the most suitable gear depend-
ing on the speed of the car, the engine
speed and the intensity with which the ac-
celerator is pressed with fuel economy be-
ing the main objective.
Where necessary (e.g. overtaking), the
system will react to the accelerator be-
ing pressed to the floor by shifting down
through one or more gears in order to de-
liver the power and torque required to
give the car the acceleration required by
the driver (all this takes place in automat-
ic mode, irrespective of whether the
ECOfunction is on or off). AUTOMATIC OPERATION
(AUTO)
To switch the automatic operation
(AUTO) on/off, push the lever to the
A/M fig. 3position; activation will be sig-
nalled by the display of the word AUTO
fig. 5 and the gear engaged.
In AUTOmode the system will change
gear depending on the speed of the car,
the engine speed and the intensity with
which the accelerator pedal is pressed. A
gear shift may be requested by operating
the gear lever, but without necessarily
switching this mode off: this function,
known as ‘gear suggestion’, suspends the
automatic mode for the time required to
select the ratio requested by the driver.INFORMATION ON DISPLAY
When the ignition key is turned to the
MARposition, after about 1 second, the
display shows the gear engaged and the
last mode used (AUTOor MANUAL):
N= neutral;
1= first gear;
2= second gear;
3= third gear;
4= fourth gear;
5= fifth gear;
6= sixth gear;
R= reverse.
fig. 5F0T0227m
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If the ECOfunction is used the display will
show the letter E(Economy) next the
gear engaged fig. 6.
IMPORTANT If the display does not show
the gear engaged after 10 seconds with the
ignition key in MAR, turn the ignition to
STOP, wait for the display to turn off and
then repeat the manoeuvre. If the prob-
lem persists, contact the Fiat Dealership.ENGINE STARTING
The system permits engine start-up with
a gear engaged and also with the gearbox
in neutral (N); the brake pedal must al-
ways be pressed with the gear engaged.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒the gearbox automatically engages neu-
tral (N)
❒the lever remains in the same position
as the last time the engine was turned
off
❒the display will show the letter (N) and,
when the brake pedal is released, a
buzzer together with the flashing of the
letter (N), will signal any inconsistency
between the position of the lever and
the gear engaged
❒the gears that may be engaged are 1st,
2ndor reverse (R), with the brake ped-
al pressed.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox in a position other than N
and without the brake pedal pressed, dis-
play shows a dedicated message see
(“Warning lights and messages” para-
graph). In this case, repeat the starting
procedures pressing the brake pedal.
fig. 6F0T0228m
If the engine does not start
with the gear engaged, a po-
tentially hazardous situation
because the gearbox has au-
tomatically shifted to neutral is indi-
cated by a buzzer.
IMPORTANT If the starting request takes
place with the gearbox in failure condi-
tions, carry out the “Delayed ignition”
procedure (also see relevant messages):
turn the key to the AVVposition for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
remain in recovery mode (maximum
speed permitted: 3
a, Automatic mode not
available). If the engine does not start, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the hydraulic
part to prepare it for subsequent engine
start-up.
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESREDUCE GEAR CHANGES
The warning light comes on in the panel
(together with a message in the display) to
signal the incorrect use of the gearbox by
the driver.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for pro-
tecting the system.MANUAL METHOD
UNAVAILABLE
The message appears in the display when
it is not possible to select MANUAL
mode with the engine running.
DUALOGIC™
GEARBOX FAILURE
(red)
When the ignition key is turned
to MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light in the panel comes on
flashing (together with a message in the
display and a buzzer) to indicate that the
gearbox is faulty.
t
If the gearbox is faulty, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to check
the system.
If the warning light (together
with the message in the dis-
play) continues to remain on
in the panel, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
AUTOMATIC METHOD
NOT AVAILABLE
The message appears in the display when
it is not possible to select AUTOmode
with the engine running.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
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CLUTCH OVERTEMPERAT.
SEE HANDBOOK
The message appears in the display to-
gether with a buzzer when the clutch
overheats.
In this situation, limit take-off and gear
shifts or if necessary park (turning off the
engine) until conditions are optimum.
If the message still appears in
the display, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
To safeguard clutch efficien-
cy, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car at a standstill
(e.g.: parking on a hill); the
clutch could be damaged by overheat-
ing. Use the brake pedal instead and
operate the accelerator only when you
are ready to set off.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the messages remain in the
display.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed ig-
nition” procedure (see associated mes-
sages): turn the key to the AVVposition
for at least 7 seconds with the brake de-
pressed and the engine will start. The sys-
tem will be in recovery mode (highest gear
permitted 3
rd, automatic mode not avail-
able). If the engine does not start, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Messages are displayed on-
ly if start-up takes place in a gear other
than neutral (N). DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL
The message is shown in the display to-
gether with a buzzer during an attempt at
starting when the brake pedal is not
pressed.
DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL-
DELAYED IGNITION
The display shows these messages alter-
nately and in sequence together with a
warning buzzer when the system does not
recognise the brake pedal to be opera-
tional during a starting attempt.
In these circumstances, turn the key to the
AVVposition for at least 7 seconds with
the brake depressed and the engine will
start. The system will be in recovery mode
(maximum speed permitted: 3
a).
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