2009 FIAT SEDICI engine

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STARTING A COLD ENGINE
(For Gasoline Engine Model)
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
IMPORTANT
Stop turning the starter immediately af-
ter the engine has started or the starter
system can be damaged.
Do not crank the engine for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does-
n’t start on the first try, wait about 15
seconds before trying again.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the en-
gine again. Release the key and accelera-
tor pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try hold-
ing the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
(for Diesel Engine Model)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition and wait until the glow plug indica-
tor goes out if it comes on. Crank the en-
gine by turning the ignition key to
“START”. Release the key when the en-
gine starts.IMPORTANT
The starter is allowed to crank the
engine up to 30 seconds. If the engine
failed to start, wait 15 seconds, then
restart cranking. Even if the third
trial failed, consult authorized Fiat
Dealership.

If the engine is started after long time
parking at extremely cold atmosphere
such as the ambient temperature is be-
low –20°C, release ignition key from
start position and stop cranking after
confirming the engine speed increase
around 800 to 1000 rpm.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
Crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
CAUTION WHEN STOPPING
THE ENGINE WITH
TURBOCHARGER
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated en-
gine oil will damage the bearings of the tur-
bocharger.RESTARTING D20AA DIESEL
ENGINE AFTER FUEL-EMPTY
STOP
The engine stops if the engine feels fuel
emptiness. To restart the engine, stop the
vehicle, hold the ignition key in “ON” po-
sition for 5 – 10 seconds to feed fuel, then
perform above engine starting procedure.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
The diesel particulate filter filters off the
soot particles in the exhaust gas, so the
diesel particulate filter could get clogged
depending on the driving condition. The
diesel particulate filter is cleaned by the
regenerating function that combusts the
soot particles in the diesel particulate fil-
ter by raising the exhaust gas temperature
during driving or idling.
When a certain amount of soot particles
is accumulated in the diesel particulate fil-
ter, the diesel particulate filter will regen-
erate automatically to avoid clogging the
filter.
When the regeneration of the diesel par-
ticulate filter that started during driving
continues in idling, the engine revolutions
will increase by about 100 rpm and the ra-
diator fan will operate. Therefore, you
may hear a little louder engine sounds (in-
cluding the fan sounds) and/or the exhaust
gas temperature could be higher due to
combustion of the soot particles.
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NOTE When you drive or idle your ve-
hicle, white smoke may be emitted de-
pending on the grade of fuel used. This is
due to the particle filter regenerating au-
tomatically, and does not affect the way
the vehicle runs.If the diesel particulate filter warning light
comes on when driving, the diesel partic-
ulate filter is nearly clogged. You should
regenerate the diesel particulate filter
when the diesel particulate filter warning
light comes on. To regenerate the diesel
particulate filter, you must drive the ve-
hicle until the light goes out, at a speed
of 50 km/h (31 mph) or higher for a while
(max. 30 minutes depending on the vehi-
cle speed).
However, you should drive carefully and
within the legal speed limit, and should
take in to consideration the surrounding
traffic conditions.
If you drive your vehicle until the light goes
out, the regeneration of the diesel partic-
ulate filter will be completed.
IMPORTANT Be sure to regenerate the
diesel particulate filter when the Diesel
Particulate Filter warning light comes on.
Failure to regenerate the diesel particu-
late filter will cause the vehicle malfunc-
tion due to the clogged filter.VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch can be operated with-
out using an ignition key when the remote
controller is in an area of the vehicle oth-
er than the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, first push in the switch.
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Diesel Particulate Filter warning
light
Keep away from the exhaust
pipe when the engine is run-
ning. If the diesel particulate filter is
regenerating, the exhaust gas tem-
perature could be higher.
WARNING
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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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77J021
77J028Gearshift lever positions
4- Speed Automatic Transaxle
USING THE
TRANSAXLE
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
Gearshift lever
The gearshift lever is designed so that it
cannot be shifted out of the “P” position
unless the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the brake pedal is depressed.
Always depress the brake
pedal before shifting from
“P” (Park) (or “N” (Neutral) if the ve-
hicle is stationary) to a forward or re-
verse gear, to help prevent the vehi-
cle from moving unexpectedly when
you shift.
WARNING
N (Neutral)
Use this position for starting the engine
if the engine stalls and you need to restart
it while the vehicle is moving. You may al-
so shift into Neutral and depress the brake
pedal to hold the vehicle stationary dur-
ing idling.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift lever in “D” range you
can get an automatic downshift by pressing
the accelerator pedal. The higher the ve-
hicle speed is, the more you need to press
the accelerator pedal to get a downshift.
3 (Low 3)
Use this position for driving on moder-
ate uphill and downhill gradients. The en-
gine braking effect on moderate downhills
can be used in this position. The transaxle
shifts up only to 3rd gear.
2 (Low 2)
Use this position to provide extra power
when climbing hills, or to provide engine
braking when going down hills.
L (Low 1)
Use this position to provide maximum
power when climbing steep hills or driving
through deep snow or mud, or to provide
maximum engine braking when going
down steep hills. Use the gearshift lever positions as de-
scribed below:
P (Park)
Use this position to lock the transaxle
when the vehicle is parked or when start-
ing the engine. Shift into Park only when
the vehicle is completely stationary.R (Reverse)
Use this position to reverse the vehicle
from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting into Re-
verse.
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NOTE If you move the gearshift lever to
a lower gear while driving faster than the
maximum allowable speed for the lower
gear, the transaxle will not actually down-
shift until your speed drops below the
maximum speed for the lower gear.
IMPORTANT Be sure to take the follow-
ing precautions to help avoid damage to
the automatic transaxle:
Make sure that the vehicle is completely
stationary before shifting into “P” or
“R”.
Do not shift from “P” or “N” to
“R”,“D”, “3”, “2”, or “L” when the en-
gine is running above idle speed.
Do not rev the engine with the
transaxle in a drive position (“R”,
“D”,“3”, “2”, or “L”) and the front
wheels not moving.
Do not use the accelerator to hold the
vehicle on a hill. Use the vehicle’s
brakes.MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Starting off
To start off, push in the clutch pedal and
shift into 1st gear. After releasing the park-
ing brake, gradually release the clutch.
When you hear a change in the engine’s
sound, slowly press the accelerator while
continuing to gradually release the clutch.
Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, easy shifting. Always
push in the clutch pedal fully before shift-
ing gears.
79J0025-speed manual transaxle (for Gasoline engine)
80J20336-speed manual transaxle (for Diesel engine)
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– Reduce your speed and
downshift to a lower gear
before going down a long or steep hill.
A lower gear will allow the engine to
provide braking.
– Avoid riding the brakes or they may
overheat, resulting in brake failure.
_ When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before downshift-
ing. Excessive and or sudden changes
in engine speed may cause loss of
traction, which could cause you to
lose control.
– Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before you shift in-
to reverse.
WARNING
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To change gears properly
you must push the clutch
pedal fully down. It is therefore es-
sential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying
flat and do not get in the way of the
pedals.
WARNING
For vehicle with tachometer
Keep the engine speed so it does not get
into the red zone of tachometer. Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
For 1.6 L engine
DownshiftingKm/h (mph)
2nd to 1st50 (31)
3rd to 2nd90 (56)
4th to 3rd135 (84)
5th to 4th180 (113)*
Downshifting Km/h (mph)
2nd to 1st40 (25)
3rd to 2nd70 (43)
4th to 3rd120 (74)
5th to 4th160 (99)
6th to 5th200 (124)*
For 2.0 L Diesel engine
(*) NOTE You may not accelerate to the
maximum allowable speed because of the
driving situation and/or the vehicle con-
dition.
IMPORTANT When downshifting to a
lower gear, make sure not to operate with
the speed faster than the maximum al-
lowable speeds for the next lower gear,
or severe engine damage can result.IMPORTANT
 To help avoid clutch damage, do not
use the clutch pedal as a footrest while
driving or use the clutch to keep the ve-
hicle stationary on a slope. Depress the
clutch fully when shifting.
 When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine can
shorten engine life and affect smooth
shifting.
6-speed manual transaxle (for Diesel engine)
Reverse engagement for 6-speed
Manual Transaxle model (For
Diesel Engine Model)
Reverse gear: with lifting up ring, shift the
gearshift lever to the right, engage gear.
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USING THE 2WD/4WD
SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This 4WD system enables you to select the
driving mode according to the driving con-
ditions by operating the 2WD/4WD
switch. With this feature, you can select 3
mode positions, “2WD”, “4WD AUTO”
and “4WD LOCK” by operating the 2WD/
4WD switch even when the vehicle is mov-
ing, provided the front wheels are in the
straight ahead position.
DESCRIPTION OF 3 MODE 4 X 4
SYSTEM POSITIONS
2WD
In this position, engine power is supplied
to the front axle only. Use this position
for normal driving (on dry, hard surfaces).
4WD AUTO
In this position, engine power is supplied
to the front and rear axles at normal
speed, providing greater traction than 2-
wheel drive. Use this position for driving
on paved roads or on slippery roads (icy,
snow-covered, muddy, etc.).In the AUTO mode, the 4WD controller
judges the driving conditions using signals
from sensors.
When slipping of the front wheels is de-
tected, the electronically controlled cou-
pling supplies optimum driving force to the
rear wheels. This function improves dri-
ving stability and running through perfor-
mance on rough roads and stabilizes dri-
ving performance even on a snow covered
up- hill road or the like.
Also, during normal driving on paved
roads, torque distribution to the rear
wheels is reduced to achieve the nearly
front wheel drive condition, thereby fuel
consumption is improved.
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4WD LOCK
In this position, engine power is supplied
to the front and rear axles at reduced
speed. Use this position when it is hard to
start off in the “4WD AUTO” mode such
as in mud, sand or on snow.
NOTE
Avoid operating your vehicle in the
“4WD LOCK” on wet pavement as
much as possible. Operating your vehi-
cle in the “4WD LOCK” on wet pave-
ment may cause severe damage to the
drive train.
As the vehicle speed increases, the
“4WD LOCK” mode is automatically
canceled and the “4WD AUTO” mode
is selected.
When the ignition switch is turned to
the “OFF” position, the “4WD LOCK”
mode is canceled.
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Any forcible operation while driving of-
froad in the sand or water or when a
wheel has run off the road, the differ-
ence of the revolution between front
wheels and rear wheels increases
(wheels run idle). If this state continues,
the oil temperature of the driving sys-
tem parts rises.
In such case, the “4WD AUTO” indi-
cator light blinks and the driving mode
changes to the 2WD mode to protect
the driving system parts.
When you operate your vehicle in the
4WD mode continuously, park the ve-
hicle at a safe place and run the engine
idle. After some time, the “4WD AU-
TO” indicator light turns on again and
the driving mode returns to the “4WD
AUTO” mode.
IMPORTANT
Never use the “4WD LOCK” mode
when driving on dry paved roads.
Avoid using the “4WD LOCK” mode
when driving on wet paved roads as
much as possible. Use of the “4WD
LOCK” mode in above conditions will
apply excessive force to the driving sys-
tem and may cause a critical failure. Also,
the tires may wear faster and fuel con-
sumption may be affected adversely.
BRAKING
The distance needed to bring any vehicle
to a halt increases with the speed of the
vehicle. The braking distance needed, for
example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be ap-
proximately 4 times greater than the brak-
ing distance needed at 30 km/h (19 mph).
Start to brake the vehicle when there is
plenty of distance between your vehicle
and the stopping point, and slow down
gradually.
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Note that 4WD vehicles are not al-
laround vehicles. Be sure to observe
following instructions when driving
your vehicle.
– Do not drive through water like
crossing a river.
– Do not drive continuously where
front wheels tend to race such as in
the sand and mud.
– When any wheel is in the air for such
reason as running off the road, do
not race it needlessly.
If the “4WD AUTO” and the “4WD
LOCK” indicator lights stay on and come
on simultaneously when driving, there
may be something wrong the 4WD sys-
tem. Have the system inspected by an au-
thorized Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Unevenly worn tires can
cause problems in the operation of the
2WD/4WD switch. Be sure to rotate the
tires according to the maintenance sched-
ule. Refer to “Tires” and “Maintenance
Schedule” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for proper tire
rotation procedures.
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