2010 FIAT LINEA RHD Owners Manual

LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
If the warning light
turns on when the car is trav-
elling (on cer tain versions together
with the message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
In the case of demanding use (e.g.
towing traile rs uphill or car at full
load): slow down and stop the car if
the warning light stays on. Stand for
2 or 3 minutes with the engine running
and slightly accelerated to promote a
better circulation of coolant.
Then
stop the engine. Check correct liquid
level as described above.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the igni tion key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go out as soon as the engine is
started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately
if the warning light stays on either ste-
ady or blinking.
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
104
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 104LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1048/21/09 2:16:15 PM8/21/09 2:16:15 PM

105
INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
On certain versions the warn-
ing ligh t turns on when one or more
doors or the tailgate are not properly
shut.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
A buzzer will sound when doors/tailgate
are open and the car is moving.EBD FAILURE
(red) (amber)
Warning lights and lit at the same
time with the engine running indicates an
EBD system failure or that the system is
not available.
Early locking of the rear
wheels may occur in the event of violent
braking causing the car to swerve.
Drive
very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to
have the system inspected.
On certain versions
the dedicated message
is displayed.
SEAT BELTS NOT
FA S T E N E D
(red)
The warning light on the display
will light up when the car is moving and the
driver’s seat belt is not correctly fastened.
The warning light will blink and a buzzer will
sound if the front seat belts are not cor-
rectly fastened. The buzzer of the S.B.R.
(Seat Belt Reminder) system may
only be
switched off by a Fiat Dealership. On
some versions the system may be reac-
tivated from the setup menu.
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 105LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1058/21/09 2:16:15 PM8/21/09 2:16:15 PM

106
Go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible if warning
light either does not light
up when the key is turned to
MAR to if while travelling the warning
lights comes on either steady or blink-
ing (along with a message on the dis-
play).
If the light flashes, release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine un-
til the warning light stops flashing; contin-
ue the journey at moderate speed, trying
to avoid driving conditions that may cause
further flashing and contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible. EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on
but it should go off after engine starting.
This indicates that the warning light is
working correctly. If the warning light
ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
steady light: a fault in the supply/ignition
system which could cause high emis-
sions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high
consumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
In these conditions, you may continue
travelling at moderate speed without de-
manding excessive effort from the engine.
Prolonged use of the car with the warn-
ing light on may cause damage.
Go to a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
if warning light will go out after the
fault goes away but it will be stored in the
system.
blinking: indicates the possibility of
damage to the catalyser (see “EOBD
system” in section “Dashboard
and
controls”). INJECTION SYSTEM
FA I L U R E
(Multijet versions -
amber)
EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol
versions - amber)
Injection system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the
ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after engine start-
ing.
If the warning light stays on or turns
on
when travelling, means a fault in the sup-
ply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high
con-
sumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
In these conditions, you may continue
travelling at moderate speed without
de-
manding excessive effort from the engine.
Go to a Fiat Dealersh ip as so on as
possible.
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 106LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1068/21/09 2:16:15 PM8/21/09 2:16:15 PM

107
FUEL RESERVE (amber)
Turning the ignitio n key
to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns
on when about 7
litres fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will
blink
to indicate a system failure. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system che-
cked. ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light will light up when the
system is either not working or not avail-
able. In the case, the braking system will
work as normal without the extra poten-
tials offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
On certain
versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning light comes on when front
passenger’s airbag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s airbag on, turning
the ignition key to MAR, warning light
comes on steadily for about 4 sec-
onds, it flashes for other 4 seconds and
then it shall go off.
Warning light indicates
failure of warning light .
This condition is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of warning light
for longer than 4 seconds. In this case,
warning light may not indicate
fault to the system. Contact Fiat
Dealership immediately to have
the system checked before driving off.
WARNING
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 107LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1078/21/09 2:16:15 PM8/21/09 2:16:15 PM

108
GLOW PLUG
WA R M I N G
(Multijet versions - amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug warming
The warning light will go on when the key
is turned to MAR. It will go out as soon
as the glow plugs have
reached a prede-
termined temperature. Start the engine as
soon as the warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light will blink in the event
of a failure to the glow plug heating sys-
tem. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
On certain
versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
On certain
versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection
system and irregular engine
operation. If warning light lights up
(on some versions with the message on
the display), go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possi bl e to hav e the
system bled. Water may have been intro-
duced in the tank if this appears imme-
diate ly afte r refu ellin g: in this case ,
stop the engine immediately and cont-
act a Fiat Dealership.
CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE (amber)
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-
ing light stays on, this indicates a possible
failure (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT Warning lights and
will come on at the same time to indicate
a Fiat CODE system failure.
If with the engine running the warning light
flashes, this means that the car is not
protected by the engine inhibitor device
(see “Fiat Code system” in section “Dash-
board and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the
key stored.
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 108LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1088/21/09 2:16:15 PM8/21/09 2:16:15 PM

GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure is
detected in Engine oil pressure sensor Go
to a Fiat Dealership to have the fault
fixed as soon as possible.
External light fault
(where provided)
See description of warning light .
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fu-
el cut-off switch trips.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light will come on
(some versions only) when a fault
to one of the following lights is detected:
– side/taillights
– brake lights
– 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.
On certain versions warning light
comes on instead.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light comes on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
Speed limit exceeded
(where provided)
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”).
Diesel filter failure
(where provided)
The warning light will come on when a
diesel filter system failure is detected. The
display will show the dedicated message
(where provided).
109
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 109LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1098/21/09 2:16:16 PM8/21/09 2:16:16 PM

SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS
AND LOW BEAMS
(green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side/taillights and low beams
The warning light turns on when side/tail-
lights or low beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn when this de-
vice is active (see “Follow me home” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green) (where provided)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
The follow ing sym bols may appe ar on
Instrument Panel, but are not applicable
to the Indian version. rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard warning ligh t
button is pressed.
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
110
Note :
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 110LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1108/21/09 2:16:16 PM8/21/09 2:16:16 PM

111
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................... 112
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................................................... 113
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ..................... 119
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT .......................... 121
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT .......................... 126
IF A FUSE BLOWS ................................................................ 128
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT.................................................. 135
LIFTING THE CAR ............................................................... 135
TOWING THE CAR ........................................................... 135
II I
N N
A A
N N
E E
M M
E E
R R
G G
E E
N N
C C
Y Y
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 111LINEA Owner HAND BOOK RHD.pdf 1118/21/09 2:16:16 PM8/21/09 2:16:16 PM