
163
Degraded engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific message will ap-
pear on the display (for versions/markets where provid-
ed). The warning light may flash in the following ways, de-
pending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for inter-
vals of 5 seconds until oil is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started
up, the warning light will continue to flash in the same ways
as described above, until the oil is changed. A specific mes-
sage will appear on the display (for versions/markets where
provided) in addition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that the car
is defective, but simply informs the driver that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular vehicle
use.
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go out as soon
as the engine has started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay before going out is acceptable). Con-
tact a Fiat Dealership immediately if the warning light stays
on, either permanently or flashing.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (red)
DEGRADED OIL (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warn-
ing light switches on, but it should go out as soon as the
engine is started.
v
If the warning light vturns on when the
car is travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the display), stop the
car immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE (amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light turns on when a fault is de-
tected in the parking sensors.
On certain versions warning light èturns on as an alter-
native.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on constantly along
with a message on the display (for versions/markets where
provided) when the system detects that engine oil pres-
sure is low.
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 124
– radio transmitters
and mobile phones ...................... 125
Installing the tow hook ...................... 157
Instrument panel ...................13-266-267
Interior lighting ................................... 68
Interiors (cleaning) ............................. 233
Internal equipment ............................. 74
Internal features .................................. 74
Isofix (child seat)
– capacity for installing child
seats ................................................ 138
– suitability for the child seats ...... 140
Jack
– usage ............................................... 178
– warnings ......................................... 177
Keys ...................................................... 5
– key with remote control ............ 6
– key without remote control ..... 9
– opening/closing doors remotely ... 6
– requesting additional remote
control keys .................................. 8
– replacing remote control
battery ............................................ 8
Knowing your vehicle.................. 3
Lights
(controls to switch on) ............ 61-71
Load limiters ........................................ 131
Long periods of inactivity .................. 160
Lubricant specifications ..........251-252Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ......................... 190
– switching on .................................. 61
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ......................... 190
– flashing ............................................ 61
– switching on .................................. 61
Manual climate control ...................... 52
Maximum speeds ................................ 247
Mirrors
– rear-view ....................................... 44
– wing ................................................ 45
MSR system ......................................... 108
Multifunctional display ....................... 23
– setup menu .................................. 26
Nozzles
– windscreen/rear window/
headlamp washer ......................... 230
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Odometer ............................................ 15
On-board computer (trip) ................ 37
On-board instruments (panel) .......... 13
P
aintwork (maintenance) ................. 232
– bodywork colour plate ............... 236
Paintwork plate ................................... 236
ParafluUP
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Parking sensors ................................... 120
Particulate filter (DPF) ....................... 128Performance ........................................ 247
Pollen filter ........................................... 225
Protecting the environment ............. 127
– particulate filter (DPF) ................ 128
Protecting the environment ............. 127
Punctures
– changing a wheel .......................... 176
– Fix& Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit ........................................ 181
– general information ..................... 176
Quick tyre repair kit (Fix&Go) ....... 181
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ................................................ 125
Raising the car
– with the jack ................................. 177
– with the lift arms .......................... 207
– with the workshop lift ................ 208
Rear ceiling lights ................................ 68
– bulb replacement ......................... 196
Rear fog light ....................................... 72
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
– switching on .................................. 72
Rear light clusters
– bulb replacement ......................... 193
Rear seats
– cleaning .......................................... 234
– headrests ....................................... 43
Rear window washer ......................... 65
– activating ........................................ 65
– checking levels and topping up ... 252
– nozzle ............................................. 231
Rear window wiper
– activating ........................................ 65
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YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
– blade replacement ....................... 230
– rear window washer fluid
specifications ................................. 252
Reconfigurable multifunctional
display ................................................. 24
– control buttons ............................ 25
– setup menu ................................... 26
– standard screen ............................ 24
Regular checks .................................... 216
Remote control .................................. 6
– additional remote controls ........ 8
– battery replacement .................... 7
– opening/closing doors
remotely ........................................ 6
– opening the tail gate .................... 6
Replacing battery of key with
remote control ................................. 7
Rev counter ......................................... 15
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Right hand drive version ................... 265
Roof bar attachments ........................ 99
Roof rack/ski rack (capacity for) ..... 99
Rubber tubes ....................................... 229
Safety ................................................... 129
Satellite navigation socket ................. 124
SBR system .......................................... 130
Scheduled servicing plan ......... 212-214
Scrappage ............................................. 255
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 131
– load limiters .................................. 131
Seat belts .............................................. 129
– carrying children safely ............... 134– general information ..................... 132
– load limiters .................................. 131
– maintenance .................................. 225
– pretensioners ................................ 131
– SBR ................................................. 130
– using the seat belts ...................... 129
Seat heating .......................................... 41
Servicing and care......................... 211
– checking fluid levels ..................... 217
– heavy-duty use of the car ........... 216
– regular checks .............................. 216
– scheduled servicing plan..... 212-214
Setting the clock ..........................21-30
Side bags
–
side bag / window bag ... 144-145-146
– general information ..................... 147
Side lights/taillights
– front bulb replacement ............... 189
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
– switching on .................................. 61
Smart washing
(windscreen wipers) ........................ 64
Snow chains ......................................... 159
Sockets .................................................. 80
Spare wheel ......................................... 176
– technical specifications ............... 244
Spark plugs (type) .....................238-239
Speedometer ....................................... 15
– standard screen ............................ 23
Start&Stop system .............................. 115
Starting and driving...................... 149
Starting the engine ............................. 149
– emergency starting ...................... 175
– ignition switch .............................. 11
– procedure for diesel versions.... 150– procedure for petrol versions .... 149
– stopping the engine ..................... 151
– warming the engine ..................... 151
Steering lock ........................................ 12
Steering system
– technical specifications ............... 241
–
steering wheel adjustment lever.... 43
Steering wheel
– adjustment lever .......................... 43
– turning circle ................................. 241
Steering wheel stalks ................... 61-63
Stereo (wiring)..................................... 122
Storage compartments ...................... 74
Sun visors ............................................. 79
Suspensions .......................................... 241
Switching ceiling lights on/off ........... 68
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tail gate
– emergency unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 94
– unlocking with remote control .. 6
Technical specifications.............. 235
Third brake light ................................. 194
Topping up engine oil ........................ 220
– specifications ................................. .251
Tow hook
– installing ........................................ 207
Towing the car .................................... 208
Towing trailers .................................... 156
Trailer (towing) ................................... 156
– installing the tow hook ............... 157
Transmission
– technical specifications ............... 240
Trip computer ..................................... 37
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