2009 FIAT SEDICI instrument panel

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Do not attempt to adjust the
display while driving.
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
WARNING
NOTE
❒If you push the indicator selector knob
or do not turn the knob for more than
5 seconds while activating the illumi-
nation control, the illumination con-
trol will be canceled automatically and
the display (D) will show the odome-
ter indication.
❒You can change the brightness when
the position lights or headlights are on
even if the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.
❒When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the brightness
of the instrument panel lights will be
reinitialized. Readjust the brightness
according to your preference.
NOTE If you select the highest brightness
level when the position lights or headlights
are on, the instrument panel lights are not
dimmed.
Clock (for versions/markets, where
provided)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the display (E) shows the time.
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IMPORTANT Keep track of your odome-
ter reading and check the maintenance
schedule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain parts
can result from failure to perform re-
quired services at the proper mileage in-
tervals.
Illumination control setting
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the instrument panel lights
come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatical-
ly dim the brightness of the instrument
panel lights when the position lights or
headlights are on.
You can change the brightness of the in-
strument panel lights regardless of
whether the position lights or headlights
are off or on.
To increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the indicator se-
lector knob (2) clockwise.
To reduce the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the indicator se-
lector knob (2) counterclockwise.
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❒Push the under-hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown
in the illustration. While pushing the
lever, lift up the engine hood.
ENGINE HOOD
To open the engine hood:
❒Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will dis-
engage the engine hood lock halfway.
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ASSIST GRIPS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Assist grips are provided for convenience.
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the as-
sist grip and the molded headlining, do not
hang down the assist grip.
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Manual transaxle vehicle
You must push in the ignition switch to
turn it from the “LOCK” position to the
“ACC” position. To return to the
“LOCK” position from the “ACC” posi-
tion, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.
Automatic transaxle vehicle
To turn the ignition switch, push the
switch.
If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you cannot turn
the ignition switch.NOTE
 The ignition switch can be turned to the
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate
for several seconds when you push in
the ignition switch and then will turn off
to protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch and
push it again to illuminate the blue in-
dicator light.
 If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable.
NOTE
 If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
 If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
 The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in a stor-
age compartment, in the sun visor or
on the floor.IMPORTANT The remote controller is
a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging it, do not expose it to impacts,
moisture or high temperature (such as on
the dashboard under direct sunlight).
If you leave any of the doors open with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position for
a while (and no key inserted), the engine
may not start when you turn the ignition
switch to “START”. If the engine does not
start, close all doors completely or turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”
position, then start the engine.
You can also turn the ignition switch by
inserting the ignition key into the slot. Re-
fer to “Ignition Switch” in the “STEERING
COLUMN CONTROLS” section.
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1.ABS warning light Type 1
2.ABS warning light Type 2
3.Brake system warning light
(1) (2)
(3)
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– On some types of loose
surfaces (such as gravel,
snow- covered roads, etc.) the stop-
ping distance required for an ABS-
equipped vehicle may be slightly
greater than for a comparable ve-
hicle with a conventional brake sys-
tem. With a conventional brake sys-
tem, skidding tires are able to
“plow” the gravel or snow layer,
shortening the stopping distance,
ABS minimizes this resistance effect.
Allow for extra stopping distance
when driving on loose surfaces.
– On regular paved roads, some dri-
vers may be able to obtain slightly
shorter stopping distances with con-
ventional brake systems than with
ABS.
– In both of the above conditions,
ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg-
ment and do not drive faster than
conditions will safely allow.
WARNING
If the ABS warning light ((1)
or (2)) on the instrument
panel comes on and stays on while
driving, there may be a problem with
the ABS system. Ask your Fiat Deal-
ership to inspect the ABS system im-
mediately. If the ABS system becomes
inoperative, the brake system will
function as an ordinary brake system
that has no ABS.
WARNING
If the ABS warning light ((1)
or (2)) and the Brake system
warning light (3) on the instrument
panel simultaneously stays on or
comes on when driving, both anti-lock
function and rear brake force control
function (Proportioning valve func-
tion) of the ABS system may have
failed. If so, the rear wheels may eas-
ily skid or the vehicle can even spin in
the worst case when braking on a slip-
pery road or when hard braking even
on a dry paved road.
Ask your Fiat Dealership to inspect
the ABS system immediately. Drive
carefully, avoiding hard braking as
much as possible.
WARNING
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NOTE
When you disconnect and re- connect the
battery, ESP
®system functions other than
ABS will be deactivated and the slip indi-
cator light will blink 1 time per second.
In this case, use the following procedure
to reactivate the ESP
®systems:
Drive your vehicle straight ahead with-
out tire slippage at a speed greater than
approximately 15 km/ h (9 mph) for a
few seconds
The slip indicator light will go out and
the ESP®systems (other than ABS) will
be re- activated
It may take more than few seconds before
the slip indicator light goes out depending
on the road surface condition.
“ESP” Warning LightIMPORTANT If the “ESP” warning light
comes on, or stays on while driving, there
may be a malfunction of the ESP
®systems
(other than ABS). You should have the
systems inspected by an authorized Fiat
Dealership.
NOTE When the “ESP” warning light
comes on, or stays on while driving, indi-
cating a malfunction of the ESP
®systems
(other than ABS), the brake system will
function as an ordinary ABS that has no
additional ESP
®functions.
“ESP OFF” Indicator Light“ESP OFF” switch
When the “ESP OFF” switch located at
the center of the instrument panel is
pushed and held to turn off the ESP
®sys-
tems (other than ABS), the “ESP OFF” in-
dicator light in the instrument cluster
comes on.
When you have turned the ESP
®systems
(other than ABS) off, make sure to turn
them back on before resuming ordinary
driving.
When you push and hold the “ESP OFF”
switch again, the “ESP OFF” indicator light
will go out and all of the ESP
®systems will
be activated.
ABS Warning Light / Brake
System Warning Light
See “Braking” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.66J031
When the ESP®systems (other than ABS)
have a system malfunction, the “ESP”
warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on.
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You should turn the ESP®on during your
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-
efits of all of the ESP
®systems.
It may be required to turn the ESP
®sys-
tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where
wheel spin is necessary.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE - PETROL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be carried out every 15,000 km
Thousands of km
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation and adjust nozzles,
if required
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rearscreen
wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and brake
pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad or shoes condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brake/hydraulic clutch
fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, engine coolant, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of auxiliary drive belt
Check antievaporation system
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if required
Check and adjust tappet clearance, if required
Check exhaust emissions
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Service coupons shall be carried out every 15,000 km
Thousands of km
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation and adjust nozzles,
if required
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rearscreen
wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and brake
pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad or shoes condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brake/hydraulic clutch
fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, engine coolant, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of auxiliary drive belt
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if required
Check exhaust emissions
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet and boot, and cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages
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Mirrors
– Defroster......................................... 93
– Electric mirrors.............................. 28
– Inside rearview mirror ................. 27
– Outside rearview mirror ............. 27
MP3/WMA Player ................................ 119
Odometer ........................................... 87
Operating your vehicle....................... 149
Original spare parts............................. 2
Other controls and equipment......... 129
Parking brake lever ........................... 130
Parking lights ......................................... 63
Pedals..................................................... 131
Performance ......................................... 254
Pretensioners for seat belts .............. 45
Radio antenna...................................... 147
Rear door.............................................. 23
Rear fog light......................................... 64
Rear window washer
– Switch............................................... 66
Rear window wiper
– Blades............................................... 229
– Control ............................................ 66
Recirculated air.............................100-104
Refuelling/Capacities....................10-254
Remote audio controls....................... 126
Roof rails or roof rack anchors ........ 147
Running-in.............................................. 167
Seat back pocket ................................ 145
Seat belts............................................... 31
– Height adjuster............................... 36
– Pretensioners................................. 45
– Seat belt hangers............................ 36
– Seat belt inspection....................... 37
– Seat belt reminder (S.B.R.) .......... 35
– Use.................................................... 33
– Warnings......................................... 31
Seats
– Front (adjustment) ........................ 29
– Front seat heater........................... 139
– Seat back pocket............................ 145
Service station guide........................... 3
Shopping hook...................................... 145
Snow chains .......................................... 171
Spare tire........................................144-211
Spark plugs............................................ 202
Speedometer........................................ 84
Spot light................................................ 138
Starting the engine............................... 152
– If the engine is flooded................. 236
– If the starter does not operate... 236
– Jump starting................................... 233
Steering.................................................. 207
Steering column controls................... 57
Sun visors .............................................. 137
Supplement (declaration
of conformity).................................... 255 Instrument cluster............................... 73
– Meter illumination (control) ....... 90
Instrument panel.............................71-72
Interior light.......................................... 138
Isofix type child restraint system
(installation)..................................41-42
Jack ......................................................... 144
Jacking instructions.............................. 232
Jump starting instructions .................. 233
Keys ....................................................... 11
– Battery replacement..................... 20
– Keyless Entry.................................. 18
Keyless Entry System.......................... 18
Keyless Start System........................... 15
Luggage compartment
– Luggage compartment cover....... 146
– Luggage compartment light ......... 146
– Luggage restraint loops ................ 145
Main beam headlights ........................ 63
– Bulb replacement........................... 222
Maintenance (programmed) .............. 183
– Maintenance schedule................... 185
– Severe driving conditions............. 190
Manual heating and air conditioning
system.................................................. 100
– Maintenance............................108-230
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