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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................................... 124
HANDBRAKE APPLIED ...................................................... 124
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................. 124
HOT ENGINE COOLANT ................................................ 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 125
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
- EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL............................................. 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ................................................................................... 127
DOOR OPEN ........................................................................ 127
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................ 127
EBD FAILURE......................................................................... 127
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ............................ 127
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ......... 128
ABS FAILURE ......................................................................... 128
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 128
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 129
GLOW PLUG FAILURE ...................................................... 129
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 129
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
- FIAT CODE ........................................................................ 129
REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................. 129
GENERIC INDICATION .................................................... 130
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R R
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G G
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H H
T T
S S
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M M
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S S
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WORN BRAKE PADS ......................................................... 130
OBSTRUCTED PARTICULATE TRAP ............................ 131
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME .......................... 131
FOG LIGHTS ......................................................................... 131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 131
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 131
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ON .......................................................................... 132
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 132
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 132
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD.................................................. 132
LIMITED RANGE .................................................................. 132
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GENERIC INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in
the following circumstances.
Exterior lights failure
The warning light will come on (some ver-
sions only) when a fault to one of the fol-
lowing lights is detected:
–side/taillights
– brake lights (excluding third brake light)
–rear fog lights
–direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by: one or more
burnt lamps, a blow protection fuse or in-
terruption of the electrical connection.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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Obstructed particulate trap
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when the diesel
particulate trap is clogged and the driving
conditions do not enable to activate au-
tomatically the regeneration procedure.
To allow the regeneration procedure,
keep the car running until the warning light
turns off.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure
is detected in parking sensors. Go to a Fi-
at Dealership as soon as possible.
Rain/dusk sensor failure
The warning light comes on when a dusk/
rain sensor failure is detected. Go to a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated mes-
sage.Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fuel
cut-off switch trips.
The display will show a dedicated mes-
sage.
Speed limit exceeded
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Multifunctional Display” in sec-
tion “Dashboard and controls”).
WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light turns on if
the front brake pads are worn; in
this case have them changed as soon as
possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre condition/wear and, if necessary,
adjust pressure
Check lighting system operation
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot, passenger
compartment, oddment compartments, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
Check conditions and wear of front disk brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear drum brake linings
and wear
Check condition and wear of rear brake discs
(where provided)
Visually inspect the condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, flexible and stiff piping (exhaust, fuel
feed, brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Check tension and conditions of various accessory drive belts
except for engines with automatic take-up devices)
Inspect conditions of various drive belts
Check and adjust tappets
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