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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a long 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 especially damaging to tur-
bocharged engines.WARMING UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly at medium revs, and ac-
celerate smoothly;
❒do not demand maximum performance
for the first few kilometres. Wait until
the engine coolant gauge starts moving.
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the
engine has been started, so
you need to apply much more force
than usual to the brake pedal and
steering wheel.
Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fu-
el to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or ski rack from the
roof after use. These accessories decrease
aerodynamic penetration and have a neg-
ative effect on fuel consumption. It is bet-
ter to use a trailer to transport particu-
larly bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount
of time needed. The heated rear window,
auxiliary headlights, windscreen wipers and
fan heater use up a considerable amount
of current, causing increased fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Air conditioning
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel con-
sumption (on average up to +20%). If the
temperature outside is not too extreme,
try and use the air vents.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified spoilers may ad-
versely affect aerodynamics and fuel con-
sumption.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high
revs when the vehicle is stationary; this
causes the engine to warm up more slow-
ly, thereby increasing fuel consumption
and emissions. It is advisable to set off im-
mediately and slowly, avoiding high revs:
this allows the engine to warm up more
quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when stationary at traf-
fic lights or before stopping the engine.
The latter action, like double declutching,
is entirely unnecessary and causes in-
creased fuel consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and
road conditions allow. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase fuel
consumption.
In the same way, improper use of a high
gear increases fuel consumption, emissions
and engine wear.SAVING FUEL
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to save fuel and reduce the
amount of toxic emissions released into
the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Scheduled Service
Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressure at least once
every 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low,
consumption levels increase as resistance
to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
The weight of the car (especially when dri-
ving in town) and its arrangement greatly
affect fuel consumption and stability.
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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel in ac-
cordance with any additional information
supplied by the manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must be right for 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 fastened to the
towing device, and a special ECU should
be installed on the car to control the trail-
er’s exterior lights.
Seven- or 13-pin 12VDC connections
should be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN
Standards). Follow any instructions pro-
vided by the car manufacturer and/or the
towing device manufacturer.An electric brake or winch should be pow-
ered directly by the battery through a ca-
ble with a cross-section of no less than
2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running
to use the electric brake or winch.
In addition to the electrical appliances, the
car’s electrical system may be connected
only to the supply cable for an electric
brake and the cable for a light inside the
trailer with a wattage of no more than
15 W.
For connections, use the preset control
unit with a battery cable no less than
2.5 mm
2. Respect each country’s specific speed lim-
its for vehicles towing trailers. The top
speed must not exceed 100 km/h at any
time.
You should fit a suitable stabiliser to the
trailer.
The ABS with which the car
may be equipped will not
control the braking system of the
trailer. Particular caution is therefore
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.
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IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used
with a maximum speed index below the
one that can be reached by the car (in-
creased by 5%), place a notice in the pas-
senger compartment, plainly in view, which
states the maximum permissible speed of
the snow tyres (as per an EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and profile) to ensure greater safety when
driving and braking as well as making the
car more responsive.
Remember that you should not change the
rotation direction of the tyres.SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in com-
pliance with local regulations.
Snow chains may be fitted only to the
front wheel tyres (drive wheels). Use of
Lineaccessori Fiat snow chains is recom-
mended.
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
IMPORTANT When the snow chains are
on, use the accelerator with extreme
care to prevent, or to limit as much as
possible, the driving wheels from skid-
ding. This could cause the chains to
break, resulting in damage to the vehicle
body or mechanical components.
IMPORTANT Use compact 9 mm snow
chains.
SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
A Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide
advice concerning the most suitable type
of tyre for the customer’s requirements.
For the type, pressures and specifications
of the snow tyre to be used, follow care-
fully the instructions given in the “Wheels”
paragraph of the “Technical specifications”
section.
The performance of these tyres is con-
siderably reduced when the tread depth
is less than 4 mm. If this is the case, replace
them.
Due to their specific features, the perfor-
mance of snow tyres is much lower than
that of standard tyres in normal condi-
tions or on long motorway stretches. You
should therefore use them only in the
conditions for which they were designed.
The maximum speed for
snow tyres marked “Q” is
160 km/h, while it is 190 km/h for “T”
tyres and 210 km/h for “H” tyres. You
should, however, always stick to the
speed limits of the highway code.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 118
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 118
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 118
AIRBAG FAULT ................................................................... 119
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................ 119
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 120
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................ 120
DEGRADED OIL .................................................................. 120
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAULT ............................................................... 121
DOOR OPEN ....................................................................... 121
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 121
EBD FAULT ........................................................................... 121
INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(DIESEL VERSIONS) ............................................................ 122
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (EOBD)
(PETROL VERSIONS) ......................................................... 122
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED .......... 123
ABS FAULT ........................................................................... 123
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 123
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED ........................................... 123
GLOW PLUG HEATING ................................................... 124
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAULT .................................... 124WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ............................................... 124
FIAT CODE CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT .... 125
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT .............................................. 125
REAR FOG LAMPS .............................................................. 125
GENERIC WARNING ........................................................ 125
PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 126
ESP SYSTEM FAULT ............................................................ 126
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 126
HILL HOLDER FAULT ....................................................... 126
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ...... 127
FOLLOW ME HOME .......................................................... 127
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................ 127
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 127
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 127
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON ... 127
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............................................. 127
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................. 128
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 128
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 128
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 128
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Go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light
Udoes not light up
when the key is turned to
MAR or if, while travelling, it either
comes on permanently or flashes
(along with a message on the display
on some versions). The operation of the
Uwarning light may be checked by
traffic police using appropriate equip-
ment. Respect the regulations in force
in the country where you are driving.
If the light flashes, come off the accelera-
tor pedal to reduce engine revs until the
warning light stops flashing; continue the
journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid
driving conditions that may cause further
flashing, and get to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible. EOBD engine control
system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after the engine
starts. This indicates that the warning light
is working correctly. If the warning light ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
❒on permanently: this means there is
a fault in the supply/ignition system
which could cause high exhaust emis-
sions, loss of performance, poor han-
dling and high fuel consumption levels.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can
continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with
the warning light on may cause damage.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble. The warning light goes out after the
fault disappears, but the indication is
stored in the system.
❒flashing: this indicates possible damage
to the catalytic converter (see “EOBD
system” in the “Dashboard and con-
trols” section). INJECTION SYSTEM
FAULT
(Multijet versions
– amber)
EOBD SYSTEM FAULT
(petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after the engine
starts.
If the warning light stays on or comes on
when travelling, it means there is a fault in
the injection system which could cause
loss of performance, poor handling and
high fuel consumption levels.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can
continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. In any case, you should go to
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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ESP SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton LED ASR OFF, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
NoteThe warning light flashing when dri-
ving indicates that the ESP system is active.
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HILL HOLDER FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on to indicate a Hill
Holder system fault. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
On certain versions, warning light
áturns
on as an alternative.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light comes on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have
them changed as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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DPF (PARTICULATE
FILTER) CLEANING
IN PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions
with DPF – amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR
position, the warnintg light turns on but
should go off after a few seconds. The
warning light stays on constantly to noti-
fy the driver that the DPF system needs
to eliminate captured pollutants (particu-
late) by the regeneration process. The
warning light does not come on during
every DPF regeneration, but only when
driving conditions require notification to
the driver. The warning light will go off if
the vehicle stays in motion until regener-
ation has been completed. The process
normally takes about 15 minutes. The op-
timum conditions to end the process are
achieved by keeping the car in motion at
up to 60 km/h with an engine speed high-
er than 2000 rpm. This light coming on is
not a defect and therefore the car does
not need to go to the workshop. A spe-
cific message will appear on the display
when the warning light comes on (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
hAlways drive at a speed ap-
propriate to the traffic con-
ditions, the weather and speed limits.
The engine may be turned off while
the DPF light is on; however, repeat-
ed interruption of the regeneration
process may result in premature
degradation of engine oil. For this
reason it is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before turning
off the engine, following the instruc-
tions appearing above. It is not
a good idea to complete DPF regen-
eration with the vehicle stationary.
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CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the “Changing a fuse”
paragraph in this section;
❒before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for rusting;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by others
of the same type and wattage;
❒for safety reasons, always check the di-
rection of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb.
IMPORTANT The internal surface of the
light may appear slightly misty: this does
not indicate a fault, and is actually caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drops inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
car:
AGlass bulbs: clipped into position. Pull
to remove.BBayonet-type bulbs: to remove from
its holder, press the bulb in and turn
it anti-clockwise.
CTubular bulbs: release them from
their contacts to remove.
D-EHalogen bulbs: to remove the bulb,
release the clip holding the bulb in
place. Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled holding the metallic part
only. Touching the transpar-
ent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
light emitted and even compromise the
longevity of the bulb itself. In the event
of accidental contact, wipe the bulb
with an alcohol-soaked cloth and leave
to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (ECUs)
that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system’s technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which may cause
small fragments of glass to be pro-
jected outwards if the bulb is broken.
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