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GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plugs
The warning light goes on when the key is
turned to MAR. It goes out as soon as the
glow plugs have reached the preset tem-
perature. Start the engine as soon as the
warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient tempe-
rature, warning light stays on for very
short time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light will blink in the event of
a failure to the glow plug heating system.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
m
WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER (Multijet
versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light
cturns on when there
is water in the diesel fuel filter.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
c
FIAT CODE
PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to MAR, the
warning light flashes once and then goes
off.
If with the ignition key at MAR, the war-
ning light stays on, this indicates a possi-
ble failure (see “Fiat Code system” in sec-
tion “Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT The turning on at the same
time of the
UandYwarning lights in-
dicates a failure of the Fiat CODE system.
If with the engine running the warning li-
ght
Yflashes, this means that the car is
not protected by the engine inhibitor de-
vice (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the key
stored.
Y
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light comes on
when the rear fog lights are on.
4
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection
system and irregular engine
operation. If warning light
clights up
(on some versions with the message on
the display), go to a Lancia Dealership
as soon as possible to have the system
bled. Water may have been introduced
in the tank if this appears immediately
after refuelling: in this case, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
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WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light turns on if
the front brake pads are worn; in
this case have them changed as soon as
possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
d
OBSTRUCTED
PARTICULATE TRAP
(1.3 Multijet 90 HP - 1.3
Multijet 95 HP versions)
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on and should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the die-
sel particulate trap is clogged and the dri-
ving conditions do not enable to activate
automatically the regeneration procedu-
re.
To allow the regeneration procedure,
keep the car running until the warning li-
ght turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
h
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS AND
LOW BEAMS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side/tail lights and low beams
The warning light comes on when side/tail
lights or low beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn when this de-
vice is active (see “Follow me home” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
3
FOG LIGHTS (green)
The warning light comes on
when the fog lights are on.
5
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
blinking)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard light button is
pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
blinking)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard light button is pres-
sed.
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ON
(symbol on display)
The message CITY lights up on the display
when the “Dualdrive” electric power stee-
ring system is turned on by pressing the
corresponding control button. Press the
button again to turn the CITY indication
off.
CITY
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided) (green)
When the ignition key is mo-
ved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few se-
conds.
The warning light is lit up on the display
by rotating the Cruise Control selector
wheel to ON.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Ü
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are turned
on.
1
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
When the external temperature reaches
or drops under 3°C, to indicate the pos-
sible presence of ice on the road. Symbol
❄ will appear on the display, with a war-
ning message and the temperature indica-
tion will start blinking.
LIMITED RANGE
A message will appear on the display to
inform the driver that the remaining ran-
ge is less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) or
that there are less than 4 litres of fuel in
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OPENING/CLOSING
THE DOORS
Emergency device for opening the
doors from the outside fig. 1
The doors are provided with a device for
locking all the door using the lock in case
of a power fault.
Proceed as follows to lock the doors:
❒insert the ignition key in lock B
❒turn the device to position 1and clo-
se the door.To open the doors:❒insert the key in the lock on driver’s
side and turn it anticlockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒operate the door levers from the in-
side of the vehicle for the remaining
doors.
fig. 1F0H0247m
STARTING
THE ENGINE
JUMP STARTING fig. 2
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with the
same capacity or a little higher than the
flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the engine:
❒Connect positive terminals (+near
the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the ne-
gative terminal (–) of the auxiliary bat-
tery to an earthing point
Eon the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
❒start the engine;
❒When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the nea-
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❒re-close the protective cover Bon the
lens;
❒refit the light Ainserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and
then on the other until it clicks into
place.
fig. 35F0H0196m
fig. 36F0H0197m
REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION fig. 37
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action in the
event of a fault or improper action on the
system.
Check the efficiency of the corresponding
fuse when a device does not work: the
conducting element Amust not be inter-
rupted. If it is, replace the blown fuse with
a new one with the same amperage (same
colour).
B: intact fuse
C: fuse with damaged filament.
Use the tongs Din the fusebox on the da-
shboard to change a fuse.
fig. 37F0H0198m
Never replace a blown fuse
with metal wires or other re-
covered material.
Never replace a fuse with
another of higher amp ra-
ting; FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse
(MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE,
MAXI-FUSE) is blown, contact your
Fiat Dealership. Remove the key from
the ignition switch and switch off all
loads before replacing a fuse.
WARNING
If a fuse blows again, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
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FASTENING THE TOW RING
Proceed as follows:
❒take the tow hook Bfrom the sup-
port;
❒tighten the ring on the rear fig. 48 or
front threaded pin fig. 49.
fig. 48F0H0204mfig. 49F0H0205m
Before towing, turn the key
to MAR and then to STOP
without extracting it. The steering co-
lumn will automatically lock when
the key is removed and the wheels
cannot be steered.
WARNING
The power brakes and
power steering will not work
while the car is being towed. More
effort on the brake pedal and steering
wheel will therefore be required. Do
not use flexible cables when towing
and avoid jerky movements. Make su-
re not to damage parts in contact
with the car while towing. Respect
the specific rules of the Highway Co-
de when towing the car specifically in
relation to the towing device and the
behaviour to maintain on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine whi-
le towing the car.
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IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long di-
stance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
change engine oil more frequently than
shown on the “Service Schedule”.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
When the car is used on dusty roads,
change the air cleaner more frequently
than shown on the “Service Schedule”.
Call a Fiat Dealership for doubts regarding
engine oil and air cleaner replacement.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering ele-
ment more frequently if the car is used in
dusty or very polluted places. Specifical-
ly, replace if a lower air flow into the pas-
senger compartment is found.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
Using diesel not complying with European
Specification EN590 may lead to the need
to replace the diesel fuel filter more fre-
quently than shown in the “Service Sche-
dule”.IMPORTANT - Battery
Check the battery charge once a year,
preferably before the beginning to winter,
to prevent freezing of the electrolyte.
Perform this inspection more frequently
if the car is mainly used for short distan-
ces or if electrical devices running with the
key off are installed, particularly after-
market. Check the battery level (elec-
trolyte) more frequently than shown on
the “Service Schedule” if the car is used in
hot climates or in particularly demanding
conditions.
Take the car to a Fiat Dea-
lership for servicing. Make su-
re you have the right equip-
ment, genuine Fiat spare
parts and consumables for ordinary,
minor interventions. Do not attempt
the operations if you lack the expe-
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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading
to a reduction in cranking power.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (already at –10 °C).
Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the mo-
st suitable devices from Lineaccessori Fiat,
will evaluate the overall electric absorp-
tion, checking whether the car’s electric
system is capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing
energy even when the ignition key is off,
they gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
lengthen its life, observe the following in-
dications:
❒when the car is parked, make sure that
the doors, bonnet and tailgate are clo-
sed properly to make sure that the li-
ghts inside the passenger compart-
ment go out;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle:
the car is however equipped with a sy-
stem which switches all internal lights
off automatically;
❒do not keep devices (e.g. sound sy-
stem, hazard lights, etc.) on for a long
time with the engine off;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.Batteries contain very dange-
rous substances for the envi-
ronment. You are recommen-
ded to go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the battery replaced where the
old battery will be disposed of respec-
ting both the environment and the laws
in force.
If the vehicle needs to be off
the road for a long period
under conditions of intense cold, re-
move the battery and take it to a
heated place, otherwise it may free-
ze.
WARNING
When performing any ope-
ration on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with the
special goggles.
WARNING