2010 FIAT QUBO blink

FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (1st
unstable position) regardless of the position of the
control.
The instrument panel warning light
will come on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the stalk to position fig. 38 (unstable):
❒up (position 1): to activate the right direction
indicator;
❒down (position 2): to activate the left direction
indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators switch off automatically when
the vehicle is back in a straight line.If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that
you are about to change lane, move the stalk up or
down without it clicking into position. When
released, the stalk will return to its default position.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk
in the temporary position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the selected side will
flash three times and then switch off automatically.
fig. 38F0T0431
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ESP SYSTEM (Electronic Stability
Program)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an electronic system that controls vehicle
stability in the event of tyre grip loss, helping to
maintain directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
the grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking
torque during gear changes) and the HBA system
(automatic increase in the braking pressure during
emergency braking) are present with ESP, ASR and
Hill Holder systems (for versions/markets where
provided).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the instrument panel
warning light
, to inform the driver that the car
is in critical stability and grip conditions.
Switching the system on
The ESP system is automatically activated when the
vehicle is started and cannot be de-activated.Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ESP will be automatically
switched off and the
warning light will come on
permanently on the instrument panel along with
a message on the multifunction display (for
versions/markets, where provided) (see “Warning
lights and messages” section). The LED on the ASR
OFF button will also light up. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
y
our vehicle is fitted with an ESP
system.Your driving style should always take
road conditions, visibility and traffic into
account .The driver is always responsible for
road safety.
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WARNING
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 blinking (along with a message
on the display).The operation of warning light
may be checked by the traffic police using
specific devices. Follow the laws in force in
the country where you are driving.
PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These are located in the rear bumper fig. 92 and
their function is to inform the driver, through an
intermittent beeping noise, about the presence of
obstacles behind the vehicle.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated when reverse
gear is selected.
The buzzer becomes more frequent as the obstacle
behind the vehicle gets closer to the bumper.
fig. 92F0T0211
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SBR SYSTEM
The vehicle is equipped with the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system, which warns the driver and the
front passenger if their seat belt is not fastened,
as follows:
❒warning light
comes on and the buzzer sounds
continuously for the first 6 seconds;
❒warning light
blinks and intermittent activation
of the beeper for the next 90 seconds.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The SBR system can also be reactivated through the
setup menu.
PRETENSIONERS
To increase the protective efficiency of the front seat
belts, the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners. These
devices, in the event of a violent head-on crash or
side impact, rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way, they ensure that the belts fit tightly to
the wearer before the restraining action begins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the
pretensioner has cut in; the seat belt cannot be
drawn back up even when guided manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioners,
wear the seat so it fits snugly over the chest and
hips.
A small amount of smoke may be produced when the
pretensioners cut in. This smoke is not toxic and
does not indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance
or lubrication. Anything that modifies its original
conditions invalidates its efficiency. If, due to unusual
natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the device
has been affected by water and mud, it absolutely
must be replaced.
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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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AIR BAG FAULT (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a
fault in the air bag system.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
WARNING
The warning lightmay not light up
when the key is turned to MAR or stay
on while travelling to indicate a retaining
system fault . In this case, the air bags or the
pretensioners may not be activated in the case
of an accident or (more seldom) they may be
activated incorrectly. Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
WARNING
Failure of warning lightis indicated by
warning light
blinking for longer than
the normal 4 seconds indicating that the front
passenger air bag is off. In addition, the air
bag system automatically disables the air bags
on the passenger's side (both front and side
air bags, for versions/markets, where provided).
In this case, the warning light
may not
indicate a fault in the system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
PASSENGER/SIDE AIR BAGS OFF
(amber)
The warning light
comes on when the front
passenger air bag and the side bag (for versions/
markets where provided) are deactivated.
With the front passenger air bags enabled, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
will come on steadily for about four seconds, blink
for another four seconds and then should go out.
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
Injection system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light turns on but it should go
off after the engine starts.
If the warning light stays on or comes on when
travelling, it means there is a fault in the injection
system which could cause loss of performance, poor
handling and high fuel consumption levels.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue
travelling at moderate speed without demanding
excessive effort from the engine. In any case, you
should go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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 blinking (along with a
message on the display).The operation of warning
light
may be checked by the traffic police
using specific devices. Follow the laws in force in
the country where you are driving.
DPF (PARTICULATE TRAP)
CLEANING UNDERWAY (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly to notify the
driver that the DPF system needs to eliminate
captured pollutants (particulate) by the regeneration
process.
The warning light does not come on during every
DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions
require notification to the driver. The warning light
will go off if the vehicle stays in motion until
regeneration has been completed. The process
normally takes about 15 minutes.
The optimum conditions to end the process are
achieved by keeping the car in motion at up to 60
km/h with an engine speed higher than 2000 rpm.
This light coming on is not a fault and therefore the
vehicle does not need to go to the workshop.
A specific message will appear on the display when
the warning light comes on (for versions/markets,
where provided).
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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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