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27KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
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WARNING LIGHTS
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Note The “Scheduled servicing plan” ensures car servic-
ing every 20,000 km (or 12,000 miles). This is automati-
cally displayed when the ignition key is in the MAR posi-
tion, from 2,000 km (or the equivalent in miles) before the
service and reappears every 200 km (or the equivalent
in miles). Below 200 km servicing indications are more fre-
quent. The displaying will be in kilometres or miles de-
pending on the measurement unit settings. When the next
scheduled servicing is approaching (“coupon”), the mes-
sage “Service” will appear on the display followed by
the number of kilometres or miles left when the key is
turned to MAR. Contact a Fiat Dealership to carry out any
service operation provided by the “Scheduled servicing
plan” and to reset the display.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cycle of settings
listed in the menu screen.
Briefly press the button MODE to go back to the standard
screen without storing the settings.
Press the button
–to return to the first menu option
(Speed Lim.). Adjust the button volume (Button Vol.)
This function is used to set the volume (8 levels) of the
beep accompanying the activation of the buttons MODE,
+ and –.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the button MODE: the previously set
volume “level” will flash on the display;
– press the button + or – for setting;
– briefly press the button MODE to go back to the menu
screen or press the button for a prolonged time to go back
to the standard screen without storing the settings.
Scheduled Servicing (Service)
By this function you can display information about the
mileage intervals for car servicing.
To consult this display, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the button MODE: the display shows ser-
vice requirements in km or mi according to the previous
setting (see paragraph “Measurement units”);
– briefly press the button MODE to go back to the menu
screen or press the button for a prolonged time to go back
to the standard screen.
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Exit Trip
To quit the Trip function: keep the button MODE pressed
for over 2 seconds. Start of journey procedure
With ignition key on MAR, press and hold the button TRIP
pressed for over 2 seconds to reset.
TRIP B reset
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission
TRIP B reset
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission GENERAL TRIP reset
End of complete mission
Start of new mission GENERAL TRIP reset
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission Reset TRIP B
Reset TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B GENERAL TRIP
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F0Z0601m
fig. 47
CONTROLS fig. 47
AUTO – button (A) Automatic climate control
system function engagement.
Pressing the
AUTO
button and setting the required tem-
perature, the system adjusts air temperature, quantity and
distribution into the passenger compartment and controls
the compressor operation.
Button
√
– B Compressor on/off
Pressing the button, with LED on, the compressor and the
LED switch off.
Pressing the button when the LED is off, the automatic
system is restored, activating the compressor and turn-
ing the button LED on.
When the compressor is off:
❒
the system will deactivate air recirculation to prevent
window misting up;
AIR CONDITIONS CONTROL
SYSTEM(for versions/markets where provided)
The automatic climate control system automatically reg-
ulates the following depending on the temperature set
by the user:❒
the temperature of the air conveyed to the passenger
compartment;
❒
fan speed (continuous air flow variation);
❒
air distribution inside the passenger compartment;
❒
compressor activation/deactivation (to cool/
dehumidify air);
❒
air recirculation on/off.
The system continuously processes different parameters to
keep constant the comfort inside the passenger compartment
and to compensate for any variation of the outside climate
conditions.All the above functions can be changed manually by se-
lecting the required function/s. Manual setting of a func-
tion does not impair the automatic control of the other
functions even if the
AUTO
button LED is off. Manual se-
lections will always prevail over automatic settings and will
be stored until the user switches the system back to au-
tomatic mode pressing the AUTO
button, except for
the cases in which the system will intervene for particular,
safety-related reasons.
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F0Z0032m
fig. 51
Ceiling light timing (lens central position)
Three different switching-on modes are provided:❒
when opening one door a three-minute timing will start,
to be repeated each time one door is opened;
❒
approximately 10-second timing will start when re-
moving the ignition key within two minutes from turn-
ing the engine off;
❒
approximately 10-second timing will start when open-
ing the doors (by both remote control or key into
driver’s door lock).
Two switching-off modes are provided:
❒
when closing all doors, the 3-minute timing will go
off and a 10-second one will start. This timing will
go off when turning the key to MAR;
❒
when locking the doors (by both remote control or key
into driver’s door lock), the ceiling light goes off.
On Emotion and Dynamic versions, the ceiling light will
switch on and off gradually; the ceiling light will switch off
automatically 15 minutes after turning the engine off.
CEILING LIGHTFRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 51
The lens A can have three positions:❒
side
a
pressed: light always on
❒
side
b
pressed: light always off
❒
central position (neutral): the light turns on and off when
the doors are opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure the
switch is at central position: ensure that lights are off with
doors closed to avoid draining the battery.
For “Active” versions, lights switching-on and off occur
only when the front driver’s door is opened or closed.
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clutching is absolutely pointless on modern cars and also
increases consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and road allow, use
a higher gear. Using a low gear for faster acceleration will
increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear increases con-
sumption, emissions an engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases with speed.
Avoiding unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost
in terms of both fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs will greatly af-
fect consumption and emissions: acceleration should be
gradual.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts will prevent the en-
gine from reaching optimal running temperature. This re-
sults in a significant increase in consumption levels (from
+15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and emission of harmful
substances. Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed.
Rear heated window, additional headlights, windscreen
wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount of en-
ergy, therefore a higher requirement of current involves
and increase of fuel consumption (up to +25% in the
urban cycle).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an additional load which
greatly affects the engine leading to higher consumption
(on average up to +20%): when the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for aerodynamic control
may adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill or at
idle or high speed: under these conditions the engine
warms up much more slowly, increasing electrical con-
sumption and emissions. It is therefore advisable to move
off immediately, slowly, avoiding high speeds: in this way
the engine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when starting at traffic lights or be-
fore switching off the engine. This and also double de-
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YOUR VEHICLE
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AND MESSAGESIN
AN EMERGENCY
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGSTurning on of warning light is accompanied by specific mes-
sage and/or by buzzer sound where provided by instru-
ment panel. These indications are concise and brief and
cautionary and as such must not be considered as ex-
haustive and/or alternative to the information contained
in the Owner Handbook, which shall always be read
through carefully and thoroughly. In case of failure indi-
cation, always refer to the specifications contained in this
chapter.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided in-
to two categories: very serious and less serious failures.
Very serious failures are indicated by a repeated and pro-
longed warning “cycle”.
Less serious failures are indicated by a limited “warning”
cycle.
The warning cycle of both failure types can be stopped
by pressing the button MODE. The instrument panel warn-
ing light will stay on until the cause of the failure is elimi-
nated.
For messages relevant to the versions equipped with Dua-
logic gearbox, see the attached Supplement.
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
LOW BRAKE FLUID (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light turns
on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake flu-
id in the reservoir falls below the minimum level due to
a possible leak in the circuit.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
x
If the warning light xturns on when trav-
elling (on certain versions together with
the message on the display) stop the car imme-
diately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is on.
On certain versions, if the car is moving the buzzer will al-
so sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travel-
ling, make sure the handbrake is not engaged.
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CONTINUOUSLY ON: LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE (red)
FLASHING: EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL
(only Multijet versions with DPF – red)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes
on, but should go out as soon as the engine is started.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light will turn on constantly together with the
message on the display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided) when the system detects that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.If the warning light
v
turns on when the
car is travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the display) stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Exhausted engine oil
(Multijet versions with DPF only)
The warning light will turn on flashing together with the
message on the display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided). Depending on the versions, the warning light flash-
ing modes are as follows:
– one minute every two hours;
– cycles of three minutes with intervals with the warning
light off for five seconds until the oil is changed.v
If the warning light comes on, the ex-
hausted engine oil should be changed as
soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km
from the first switching-on of this warning light.
If the above instructions are not complied with,
the engine could be severely damaged and the
warranty may decay. Please note also that the
switching on of this warning light does not depend
on the oil quantity in the engine; when the warn-
ing light flashes, never add oil.
WARNING
After the first indication, at each engine start up the warn-
ing light will continue flashing as above described until the
oil is changed. For those versions/markets where provid-
ed, the display shows a dedicated message together with
the warning light.
The flashing of the warning light should not be consid-
ered as as fault, rather simply informs the customer that
oil needs to be changed after a standard period of car util-
isation.
Remember that the deterioration of the engine oil is ac-
celerated by:
– mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF re-
generation process more frequent;
– use of the car for short journeys, preventing the engine
from reaching operating temperature;
– repeated interruptions to the regeneration process sig-
nalled by the DPF warning light coming on.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(red)
On some versions the warning light turns on
when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
properly closed.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
A buzzer will sound (for versions with reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display only) when doors are open and the car
is moving.
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions – amber)
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off af-
ter engine start-up.
The warning light staying on or turning on when travelling,
signal a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause
possible lack of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at mod-
erate speed without demanding excessive effort from the en-
gine. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.U
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on may cause damages. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the failure disap-
pears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: it indicates the possibility of damage to the cat-
alytic converter (see “EOBD system” in section “Know
your vehicle”).
If warning light
v
flashes, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
engine oil changed and instrument panel warning
light turned off.
WARNING
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR
the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not have the steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be
increased, steering is still however possible. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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