2010 FIAT QUBO Heating

warms the feet and keeps the face cool (bi-level
function)
warms up the passenger compartment faster
warms up the passenger compartment and
demists the windscreen at the same time
demists and defrosts the windscreen and front
side windows.
HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A all to the right (to
)
❒turn knob C to the required speed
❒turn knob D to:
❒
to warm the feet and demist the windscreen at
the same time
❒
to send air to the feet and introduce fresher air
from the central and dashboard vents
❒
to warm up quickly.FAST HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒close all the vents in the dashboard
❒turn knob A to
❒turn knob C to
❒turn knob D to
RAPID WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE
WINDOWS DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to
❒turn knob C to
❒turn knob D to
❒take the slider B to.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls as
normal to restore the required comfort.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very
useful for faster demisting because it dries the air.
Adjust the controls as described above and engage
the climate control by pressing knob C.
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Window demisting
In the event of considerable external moisture
and/or rain and/or large differences in the
temperature inside and outside the passenger
compartment, perform the following preventive
window demisting procedure:
❒take the slider B to
❒turn knob A to
❒turn knob C to 2
❒turn knob D to
with the option of moving to
position
if there is no sign of the windows
steaming up.
REGULATING THE FAN SPEED
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly,
proceed as follows:
❒fully open the central and side air vents
❒knob A turned to blue section
❒take the slider B to
❒turn knob C to the required speed
❒turn knob D to
INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Take the slider B to
.
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation
on while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent
the introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly
if there are several passengers on board, to prevent
the windows from steaming up.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT The air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the required
heating or cooling conditions faster. Do not use the
air recirculation function on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the possibility of the
windows misting.
CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)
Proceed as follows:
❒knob A turned to blue section
❒turn knob C to
❒take the slider B to
❒turn knob D to
❒press knob C.
Adjusting cooling
Proceed as follows:
❒take the slider B to
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❒turn knob A rightwards to increase the
temperature
❒turn knob C leftwards to reduce the fan speed.
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING OF HEATED
REAR WINDSCREEN AND DOOR MIRRORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button
fig. 36 to activate the function. The
LED on the button comes on to indicate activation.
Press
again to disable the function in advance.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of
the rear window over the heating filaments to avoid
damage that might cause it to stop working properly.SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Run the climate control system for at least 10
minutes every month during the winter. Have the
system inspected at a Fiat Dealership before the
summer.
fig. 36F0T0048
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WARNING
The pretensioner can be used only once.
G
o to a Fiat Dealership to have it
replaced after it has been deployed. Consult the
card in the glove box to check the status of
the pretensioners. Go to a Fiat Dealership to
have the device replaced when the expiration
date approaches.
Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the area
around the pretensioners may cause damage or
trigger them.These devices are not affected by
vibrations caused by irregularities of the road
surface or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc .
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To increase passenger safety, the front and rear (for
versions/markets where provided) seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which controls the force acting
on the chest and shoulders during the belt
restraining action in the event of a head-on collision.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting (and ensuring
that all the other passengers also respect) the local
laws in force regarding the use of seat belts. Always
fasten the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers:
the risk of injury in the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt. Pregnant women must position
the lower part of the belt very low down so that
it passes over the hips and under the abdomen (see
fig. 99).
IMPORTANT The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must cross the shoulder and the chest
diagonally. The lower part must fit over the hips (as
shown in fig. 100) rather than the abdomen of the
passenger. Do not use devices (clips, etc.) to hold the
seat belt away from your body.
fig. 99F0T0003
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE
The vehicle is fitted with an immobiliser: if the engine
fails to start, see the paragraph on “The Fiat CODE
system” in the “Knowing your vehicle” section.
The engine may be noisier during the first few
seconds of operation, particularly after a long period
of inactivity. This is due to the hydraulic tappets,
the timing system chosen for petrol engine versions
to reduce the number of servicing interventions,
and affects neither functionality nor reliability.
It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessive intense braking, etc .) during
the initial period of use.
When the engine is switched off never
leave the key on (at MAR) to prevent
unnecessary consumption and draining
the battery.
WARNING
It is dangerous to have the engine
runnin
g indoors.The engine takes in
oxygen and discharges carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
Remember that the brake booster and
elect
ric power steering are not
operational until the engine has been started,
so you need to apply much more force than
usual to the brake pedal and steering wheel.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒apply the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒turn the key on (MAR position): instrument panel
warning light
will light up;
❒wait for the warning lights
andto go out.
The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will
happen;
❒press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as the
warning light goes out. Waiting too long will
waste the heating work carried out by the glow
plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
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IMPORTANT With the engine cold, the accelerator
pedal must be fully released when you turn the
ignition key to AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If the
warning light stays on when the ignition key
is at MAR, turn the key to STOP and then back to
MAR; if the warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if the engine still does not
start.
Warning lightwill blink for 60
seconds after starting or during prolonged
cranking to indicate a fault to the glow
plug heating system. Use the vehicle normally if
the engine starts, but go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒do not demand to performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.EMERGENCY STARTING
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if warning light
comes on steady on the instrument panel.
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill.This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
IMPORTANT After a long drive, you should allow
the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off
by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged engines.
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WARNING
Always drive at a speed appropriate to
t
he traffic conditions, the weather
and the laws in force.The engine may be turned
off while the DPF light is on; however, repeated
interruption of the regeneration process may
result in premature degradation of engine
oil. For this reason, it is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before turning off the
engine, following the instructions appearing
above. It is recommended to complete DPF
regeneration with the vehicle stationary.
FUEL RESERVE (amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 6 to 7 litres
of fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink to indicate
a system failure. If this is the case, go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG FAULT (amber)
Glow plugs preheating
This warning light comes on when the key is turned
to MAR. It will go out as soon as the glow plugs have
reached a preset temperature.
Start the engine as soon as the warning light goes
out.
IMPORTANT When it is particularly warm outside,
the warning light stays on for an extremely short
time.
Glow plug preheating fault
The warning light flashes if there is a fault in the
preheating system. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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WARNING
It is not possible to repair damage to the
t
yre sidewall. Do not use the quick
repair kit if the tyre was damaged by running
on a flat .
WARNING
Repair is not possible if the wheel rim is
dam
aged (groove is deformed, causing
air to escape). Do not remove foreign bodies
(screws or nails) from the tyre.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is
effective at external temperatures of between -20°C
and +50°C.
WARNING
Do not operate the compressor for
lon
ger than 20 minutes at a time. Risk
of overheating.The quick repair kit is not
suitable for definitive repairs, so the tyres
repaired may be used only temporarily.
Dispose of the cylinder and the sealant
properly. Dispose according to the
national and local laws in force.
WARNING
The cylinder contains ethyl glycol. It
c
ontains latex, which may cause an
allergic reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Eye
irritant .There could be a reaction in the event
of inhalation or contact . Avoid contact with
the eyes, skin and clothes. In the event of
contact , rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting if swallowed. Rinse
your mouth out and drink plenty of water. Call
a doctor immediately. Keep out of the reach
of children.The product must not be used by
asthmatics. Do not breathe in the vapours
during insertion and suction. Call a doctor
immediately if allergic reactions are noted.
Store the cylinder in its special compartment ,
away from sources of heat .The sealant has
an expiry date. Replace the cylinder containing
the sealant after the expiry date.
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