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4WD LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT
(if equipped)NOTE
❒When the vehicle speed is increased,
the “4WD LOCK” mode will be
changed to the “4WD AUTO” mode
automatically. The “4WD AUTO” in-
dicator light will come on and stay on.
❒When the ignition switch is turned to
the “OFF” position, the “4WD LOCK”
mode is canceled.
For details of the “4WD LOCK” mode,
refer to “Using the 2WD/4WD Switch”
in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”
section.
IMPORTANT Do not operate your vehi-
cle in “4WD LOCK” mode on dry hard
surfaces. If the oil temperature of the parts for
4WD system is high, this light will blink.
The “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
mode will be changed to the “2WD”
mode automatically to prevent a damage
of the parts for 4WD system.
For details, refer to “Using the 2WD/
4WD Switch” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
NOTE If you restart the engine, the light
will stop blinking temporarily.
NOTE When the vehicle speed is in-
creased, the “4WD LOCK” mode will be
changed to the “4WD AUTO” mode au-
tomatically. The “4WD AUTO” indicator
light will come on and stay on.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
The light comes on when the 2WD/4WD
switch is changed to the “4WD LOCK”
mode from the “4WD AUTO” mode.
If the light and the “4WD AUTO” indi-
cator light stay on or come on simultane-
ously when driving, there may be some-
thing wrong with the 4WD system. Have
the system inspected by an authorized
Fiat Dealership.
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NOTE Your vehicle uses the air condi-
tioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger-
ant may damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or re-
place the R-134a with other refrigerants.AUTOMATIC HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
(Climate Control)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Temperature selector/ Air
conditioning switch (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Also, this is used to turn on and off the
air conditioning system by pushing the
switch. To turn on the air conditioning
system, push in the switch and the indi-
cator light will come on. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push in the
switch again and the indicator light will
go off. MAINTENANCE
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically. Operate the air conditioner at
least once a month for one minute with
the engine idling. This circulates the re-
frigerant and oil and helps protect the in-
ternal components.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters. Clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “IN-
SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion. Have this job done by your Fiat Deal-
ership as the lower glove box must be
lowered for this job.
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STARTING A COLD ENGINE
(for petrol versions)
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
IMPORTANT
❒Stop turning the starter immediately af-
ter the engine has started or the starter
system can be damaged.
❒Do not crank the engine for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does-
n’t start on the first try, wait about 15
seconds before trying again.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the en-
gine again. Release the key and accelera-
tor pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try hold-
ing the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
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STARTING A COLD ENGINE
(for Diesel Engine Model)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition and wait until the glow plug indica-
tor goes out if it comes on. Crank the en-
gine by turning the ignition key to
“START”. Release the key when the en-
gine starts.
IMPORTANT
❒The starter is allowed to crank the
engine up to 30 seconds. If the engine
failed to start, wait 15 seconds, then
restart cranking. Even if the third
trial failed, consult authorized Fiat
Dealership.
❒
If the engine is started after long time
parking at extremely cold atmosphere
such as the ambient temperature is be-
low –20°C, release ignition key from
start position and stop cranking after
confirming the engine speed increase
around 800 to 1000 rpm.STARTING WARM ENGINE
Crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
CAUTION WHEN STOPPING
THE ENGINE WITH
TURBOCHARGER
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated en-
gine oil will damage the bearings of the tur-
bocharger.
RESTARTING D19AA DIESEL
ENGINE AFTER FUEL-EMPTY
STOP
The engine stops if the engine feels fuel
emptiness. To restart the engine, stop the
vehicle, hold the ignition key in “ON” po-
sition for 5 – 10 seconds to feed fuel, then
perform above engine starting procedure.
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IMPORTANT
❒Never use the “4WD LOCK” mode
when driving on dry paved roads.
Avoid using the “4WD LOCK” mode
when driving on wet paved roads as
much as possible. Use of the “4WD
LOCK” mode in above conditions will
apply excessive force to the driving
system and may cause a critical failure.
Also, the tires may wear faster and fu-
el consumption may be affected ad-
versely.
❒Note that 4WD vehicles are not al-
laround vehicles. Be sure to observe
following instructions when driving
your vehicle.
– Do not drive through water like
crossing a river.
– Do not drive continuously where
front wheels tend to race such as in
the sand and mud.
– When any wheel is in the air for such
reason as running off the road, do
not race it needlessly.
❒If the “4WD AUTO” and the “4WD
LOCK” indicator lights stay on and
come on simultaneously when driving,
there may be something wrong the
4WD system. Have the system in-
spected by an authorized Fiat Dealer-
ship.IMPORTANT Unevenly worn tires can
cause problems in the operation of the
2WD/4WD switch. Be sure to rotate the
tires according to the maintenance sched-
ule. Refer to “Tires” and “Maintenance
Schedule” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for proper tire
rotation procedures.
❒While making turns or accelerating and
decelerating, operating the 2WD/
4WD switch or turning off the key
switch in the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD
LOCK” mode may cause a shock, but
this is not a system malfunction.
❒While driving in the “4WD LOCK”
mode, as the vehicle speed increases,
the driving mode changes to the “4WD
AUTO” mode automatically. Even
when the vehicle speed reduces, on the
other hand, the driving mode does not
return to the “4WD LOCK” mode au-
tomatically. You should press the
“4WD LOCK” switch according to the
driving conditions.
❒Any forcible operation while driving of-
froad in the sand or water or when a
wheel has run off the road, the differ-
ence of the revolution between front
wheels and rear wheels increases
(wheels run idle). If this state continues,
the oil temperature of the driving sys-
tem parts rises.
In such case, the “4WD AUTO” indi-
cator light blinks and the driving mode
changes to the 2WD mode to protect
the driving system parts.
When you operate your vehicle in the
4WD mode continuously, park the ve-
hicle at a safe place and run the engine
idle. After some time, the “4WD AU-
TO” indicator light turns on again and
the driving mode returns to the “4WD
AUTO” mode.
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Tightening torque for drain plug
For Petrol Engine Model:
50 Nm (5,0 kgm, 36.2 lb-ft)
For Diesel Engine Model:
20 Nm (2,0 kgm, 14.4 lb-ft)
❒Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
NOTE
(For Diesel Engine Model)
Whenever the engine oil is changed, the
monitoring system to find the next oil
change stage must be reset whether the
oil pressure light blinks or not. For details
on how to reset the system, ask your Fi-
at Dealership. CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
❒Remove the oil filler cap.
❒Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
❒Using a wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain out the engine oil.
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The engine oil temperature
may be high enough to burn
your fingers when the drain plug is
loosened. Wait until the drain plug is
cool enough to touch with your bare
hands.
WARNING
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New and used oil can be
hazardous.
Children and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep new
and used oil and used oil filters away
from children and pets.
Repeated, prolonged contact with
used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer.
Brief contact with used oil may irri-
tate skin.
WARNING
To minimize your exposure
to used oil, wear a long-
sleeve shirt and moisture- proof
gloves (such as dishwashing gloves)
when changing oil. If oil contacts your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap and
water.
Launder any clothing or rags if wet
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and filters.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT When tightening the plug,
apply sealing compound Loctite 510 or
equivalent to the plug threads to prevent
oil leakage.
GEAR OIL CHANGE
Since special procedures, materials and
tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized Fiat
Dealership.
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Manual transaxleRear differential (4WD)
After driving the vehicle, the
gear oil temperature may be
high enough to burn you. Wait until
the oil filler plug is cool enough to
touch with your bare hands before in-
specting transaxle oil.
WARNING
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK
To check the gear oil level, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
❒Park the vehicle on a level surface with
the parking brake applied. Then, stop
the engine.
❒Remove the oil filler plug (1) or (2).
❒Feel the inside of the hole with your fin-
ger. If the oil level comes up to the bot-
tom of the plug hole, the oil level is cor-
rect. If so, reinstall the plug.
❒If the oil level is low, add gear oil
through the oil filler plug hole (1) or (2)
until the oil level reaches the bottom of
the filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
Tightening torque for oil filler and
level plug (1) and (2)
21 Nm (2,1 kgm, 15,2 lb-ft)
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IF THE ENGINE
OVERHEATS
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the en-
gine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating during driving:
❒Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
❒Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
❒Let the engine run at the normal idle
speed for a few minutes until the indi-
cator is within the normal, acceptable
temperature range between “H” and
“C”.
IF THE ENGINE IS
FLOODED
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine. (Do not operate the starter mo-
tor for more than 15 seconds).
If you see or hear escaping
steam, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and immediately turn off
the engine to let it cool. Do not open
the hood when steam is present.
When the steam can no longer be
seen or heard, open the hood to see
if the coolant is still boiling. If it is, you
must wait until it stops boiling before
you proceed.
WARNING
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– Fuel filter........................................... 201
– Fuel filler cap ................................... 132
– Fuel gauge ........................................ 84
– Improving fuel economy .............. 166
– Instantaneous fuel
consumption (gauge) ......................... 92
Fuel filler cap .......................................... 132
Fuel gauge ............................................... 84
Fuses ........................................................ 212
Gear oil
– Changing .................................193-248
– Level check .................................... 194
– Specifications.................................. 193
General information.................... 239
Glove box ............................................ 91
Hazard warning lights ....................... 85
Hazard warning lights ........................ 85
Head restraints ................................... 30
Headlight levelling switch .................. 87
Headlights
– Bulb replacement ......................... 220
– Headlight levelling switch ........... 87
Heated rear window .......................... 88
Heating and air conditioning
system .........................................99-224
Heating system .............................99-104
Horn ...................................................... 68
Identification data .............................. 230
Ignition switch ..................................... 58
Information display ......................91-94
– Illumination cancel switch .......... 89
Inspection and maintenance.... 181
– Maintenance schedule ................. 183
– Severe driving conditions ........... 188
Instrument cluster .............................. 71
– Meter illumination
(control) ..................................82-87
Instrument panel........................... 69
Interior lights ................................138-219
Isofix type child restraint system
(installation)........................................ 42
Jack ......................................................... 144
Jacking instructions.............................. 226
Jump starting instructions.................. 227
Keys ....................................................... 11
– Battery replacement..................... 20
– Keyless Entry................................. 18
Luggage compartment
– Capacity/volume .......................... 247
– Extension (folding rear seats)..... 134
– Luggage compartment cover ..... 146
– Luggage compartment light ....... 146
– Luggage restraint loops .............. 145
– Rear door opening ...................... 23
Luggage compartment light .............. 146 – If the engine overheats ............... 230
– If the starter does not operate .. 229
– Jump starting ................................. 227
– Serial number ............................... 240
– Spark plugs .................................... 199
– Starting ........................................... 165
– Technical specifications .............. 244
– Temperature gauge ..................... 84
Engine coolant ..................................... 195
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 84
Engine hood ......................................... 140
Engine oil consumption ..................... 152
Engine oil
– Changing .................................191-248
– Level check .................................... 190
– Specifications ................................ 189
Engine oil filter (change) .................... 191
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ... 161
Exhaust gas ........................................... 150
External lights ...............................63-219
Eyeglasses holder ................................ 142
Fiat CODE (Immobilizer system) .... 11
Frame hooks .......................................... 143
Front fog lights ....................................... 89
Fuel
– Capacities/refuelling ...............10-248
– Consumption .................................. 241
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