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YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on (on some versions) when
a failure is detected in one of the following lights:
– sidelights/taillights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights
- daytime running lights.
A specific message is displayed on some versions.
W
The presence of water in the fuel supply
circuit may cause severe damage to the in-
jection system and irregular engine oper-
ation. If warning light
ccomes on (with a message
on the display on some versions), go to a Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible to have the system bled.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears
immediately after refuelling: if this happens, switch
the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
FIAT CODE VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light may come on (and a message on
the multifunction display may appear on certain versions)
to indicate that there is a fault in the Fiat Code system
or, if applicable, the alarm system; in this case, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.Y
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER
(Multijet versions – amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR posi-
tion, the warnintg light turns on but should go off
after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is water in the
diesel filter.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
c
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CONTENTSBRAKE PADS WORN
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on if the front brake pads
are worn; in this case, have them changed as soon as pos-
sible. A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
d
HILL HOLDER FAULT
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR position,
the warnintg light turns on but should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light turns on to indicate a Hill Holder sys-
tem fault. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. On certain versions, warning light
áturns
on as an alternative. A specific message is displayed on cer-
tain versions.
*
SIDELIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS
AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
(green)
FOLLOW ME HOME (green)
Sidelights/taillights and dipped beam headlights
The light comes on when the sidelights/taillights or dipped
beams are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The light will turn when this device is active (see “Follow
Me Home” in the “Dashboard and controls” section). The
display will show the associated message.
3
ESP SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR posi-
tion, the warnintg light turns on but should go off
after a few seconds.
ESP-ASR system failure
If the warning light does not go off or stays on together
with the LED on the ASR button when travelling, contact
a Fiat Dealership. A specific message is displayed on cer-
tain versions.
NBThe warning light flashing while driving indicates that
the ESP system is active.
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Bulbs Figure ref. Type Power
Main beams
Dipped beams
Front sidelights
Front fog lights (where provided)
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Taillights
Brake lights
Third brake light
Reverse lights
Rear fog lights
Number plate lights
Front ceiling light with movable lens
Front ceiling light with spot lights
Rear ceiling light
Boot light
Courtesy light
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IMPORTANT You can replace the front direction indica-
tor, main beam and dipped beam headlight bulbs through
the access flap (see “Direction indicators” in this section).
SIDELIGHTS fig. 166
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap by pulling the flap;
❒press in tabs B and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder and then refit the cap, ensuring that
it locks into place.
CHANGING AN EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and relative power rating, see “Chang-
ing a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 165
The front light clusters contain sidelights, dipped beam,
main beam and direction indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as follows:
A sidelights
B daytime running lights
C direction indicators
D main beam/dipped beam headlights.
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