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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for 1.3 Multijet 75 HP versions)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechanical filter, inte-
gral with the exhaust system, that physically traps partic-
ulates present in the exhaust gases of diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter has been adopted to eliminate
almost all particulates in compliance with current/future
legal regulations.
During normal use of the vehicle, the engine control unit
records a set of data (e.g.: travel time, type of route, tem-
peratures, etc.) and it will then calculate how much par-
ticulates has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulate, it should be re-
generated (cleaned) at regular intervals by burning carbon
particles.
The regeneration procedure is controlled automatically by
the engine management control unit according to the fil-
ter conditions and vehicle use conditions.
There may be a limited increase in the engine idle speed
during the regeneration, a limited increase in fumes and
high temperatures at the exhaust. These are not faults;
they do not impair vehicle performance or damage the
environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed, refer to paragraph
“Warning lights and messages”.
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel
engine emissions:❒
three-way catalytic converter;
❒
oxygen sensors;
❒
evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test, with
one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The following devices are used for reducing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions:
❒
oxidising catalytic converter;
❒
exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.);
❒
diesel particulate filter (DPF).
The catalytic converter develops high tem-
perature during operation. Do not park
the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or oth-
er flammable material: fire hazard.
WARNING
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F0Z0054m
fig. 99
F0Z0195m
fig. 100
SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Four different adjustments in height are provided.
To adjust, press button A-fig. 99 and lower or raise the
grip B.
Always adjust the height of the seat belt to fit the person
wearing it: this precaution could greatly reduce the risk of
injury in case of collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the belt passes ap-
proximately half way between the shoulder and the neck.
See texts and figures in paragraph “General instructions
for using the seat belts” in this section.
Make height adjustment of the seat belts
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
After adjustment, always check that the
slider to which the ring is fastened is locked
in one of the set positions. To do this, with the
button A released, exert a further pressure to al-
low the anchor device to catch if release did not
take place at one of the preset positions.
WARNING
For some versions, front seat belts have just one fixed
anchor point C-fig. 100 on the door post.
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F0Z0224m
fig. 101
F0Z0241m
fig. 102
Seat lap reel belt with three anchor points fig. 102
(for versions/markets where provided)
The seat belt is provided with a double buckle and fastening
tab.
To use the seat belts, take the tongues out of the reel com-
partment and pull the belt, guide the belt to prevent it from
twisting then secure tongue G into buckle L with the black
button M.
To use the belt, make the webbing run further and insert
the fastening tab I in the seat of the buckle N. USING THE CENTRAL SEAT BELT
Static lap belt with two anchor points fig. 101
(for versions/markets where provided)
To fasten the seat belt, fit the tongue A into the buckle
B, until hearing the locking click.
To unfasten the seat belt: press the button C.
To adjust the belt: run the tape in the buckle D, pulling the
end E to tighten and section F to loosen.
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F0Z0055m
fig. 110
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING
THE “ISOFIX” TYPE CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (for versions/markets where provided)
The car is preset for mounting the Universal Isofix child
restraint system, a new European standardised system for
carrying children safely. Isofix type is an additional option
that does not prevent from using traditional child restraint
systems.
Due to its different anchoring system, the child seat shall
be anchored using the proper metal brackets set between
backrest and cushion or in the rear seat cover, identified
by slots A-fig. 110.
It is possible to mount both the traditional restraint sys-
tem on the left and the Isofix type on the right.Since sizes are different, it is possible to install max. two
Isofix type seats on the rear seats using the proper fas-
tening devices or three traditional child seats secured by
the seat belts. Only traditional child seats can be installed
on front seats.
Use only Isofix type child seats that have been designed,
tested and approved expressly for this car.
Fit the child seat when the car is station-
ary. The child seat is correctly anchored
to the brackets when you hear the click. Follow
the instructions for assembly, disassembly and po-
sitioning that the manufacturer must supply with
the child restraint system seat.
WARNING
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AIR BAGThe car is fitted with front air bags (for versions/markets
where provided) for the driver and the passenger and front
side bags (side bag – window bag).
FRONT AIR BAGS
The front driver/passenger air bags have been designed to
protect the occupants in the event of head-on crashes of
medium-high severity, by placing the cushion between the
occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.
Front air bags are designed to protect car’s passengers in
head-on crashes and therefore non-activation in other
types of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs,
etc.) is not a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the bag inflate in the
event of a front crash.
The bag will inflate instantaneously placing itself between
the front passengers’ body and the structures which could
cause injury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
Driver and passenger front airbags are not a replacement
of but complementary to the seat belts, which should al-
ways be worn, as specified by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
In the event of an impact, those not wearing a seat belt will
move forward and come into contact with the bag which
is still inflating. The protection offered by the air bag cush-
ion is reduced in such a case.Front air bags may not be activated in the following situ-
ations:
❒
in collisions against highly deformable objects not af-
fecting the car front surface (e.g. bumper collision against
guard rail, etc.);
❒
car wedging under other vehicles or protective barri-
ers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
they could not provide any additional protection compared
with seat belts, so their activation would be improper.
Therefore, failure to come into action in the above cir-
cumstances does not mean that the system is not work-
ing properly.
Do not apply stickers or other objects to
the steering wheel, to the passenger’s side
air bag cover side or on the side roof lining. Nev-
er put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the pas-
senger’s side dashboard since they could interfere
with proper air bag inflation and also cause seri-
ous injury to the passengers.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:❒
engage the handbrake;
❒
place the gearshifting lever in neutral;
❒
press the clutch pedal all the way down without touch-
ing the accelerator;
❒
turn the ignition key to
AVV
and let it go as soon as
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to
STOP
before repeating starting.
STARTING THE ENGINEThe car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device:
if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Know your vehicle”.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds of
operation, especially after a long period of inactivity. This
characteristic feature of the hydraulic tappet system does
not compromise functionality or reliability: the system de-
vised for your car was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.
It is dangerous to let the engine run in en-
closed spaces. The engine consumes oxy-
gen and engine exhaust contains carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gasses.
WARNING
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
We recommend that during the initial pe-
riod you do not drive to full car perfor-
mance (e.g.: excessive acceleration, long
journeys at top speed, sharp braking, etc.).When the engine is switched off never leave
the key into the ignition switch to prevent
useless current absorption from draining the
battery.
Remember that the servo-brake and pow-
er steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore much effort
than usual is required on the brake pedal
and teering wheel.
WARNING
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IN
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If, when the ignition key is at MAR, warning light
Y
re-
mains lit together with warning light
U
turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning light remains
on, try with the other keys provided with the car.
If you are still unable to start the engine, perform the emer-
gency start-up procedure (see “Emergency start-up” in “In
an emergency” chapter) and contact a Fiat Dealership.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒
engage the handbrake;
❒
put the gearshifting lever into neutral;
❒
turn the ignition key at MAR: the warning lights
m
and
Y
on the instrument panel will turn on;
❒
wait for the warning lights
Y
and
m
to turn off.
The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will happen;
❒
press the clutch pedal all the way down without touch-
ing the accelerator;
❒
turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as the warning lightm
turns off. Waiting too long will waste the work
done by the glow plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator must
be entirely released when turning the ignition key to
position AVV.If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the instrument panel
warning light
Y
remains lit, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR; if the warning lights remain on,
try with the other keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Warning light
m
will flash for 60 seconds
after starting or during prolonged cranking
to indicate a fault to the glow plug heating
system. You can use the car as usual if the engine
starts but you should contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:❒
drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium speed.
Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒
do not demand maximum performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine temperature coolant
gauge starts moving.
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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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