SAVING FUEL
Here are some useful tips to save fuel and minimise
harmful emissions of CO2 and other pollutants
(nitric oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts etc.).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
General conditions which influence fuel consumption
are shown below.
Vehicle maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the tyre pressure at least once every four
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the vehicle (especially when driving in town)
and its trim greatly affect fuel consumption
and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories reduce the aerodynamic
coefficient of the vehicle and have a negative effect
on fuel consumption. It is better to use a trailer
to transport particularly bulky objects.Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, auxiliary
headlights, windscreen wipers and fan heater use up
a considerable amount of current, causing increased
fuel consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control system
The air conditioner leads to higher fuel consumption
(on average up to +20%). If the temperature outside
is not too extreme, try and use the air vents.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely affect
aerodynamics and fuel consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
The main driving styles affecting fuel consumption
are shown below.
Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when
the vehicle is stationary; this causes the engine to
warm up more slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is advisable to set off
immediately and slowly, avoiding high revs: this allows
the engine to warm up more quickly.
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ABS SYSTEM FAULT (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 comes on when the system is
either not working properly or not available. In this
case the braking system maintains its own unaltered
efficiency but without the advantage of the ABS
system. Drive carefully and go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
EBD FAULT (red/amber)
Simultaneous lighting of warning lights
and
with the engine running indicates an EBD system
fault or that the system is not available. In this case,
the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle
may swerve when braking sharply. Drive very
carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have the system
inspected immediately.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
ESP/TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
FAULT (amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off, or stays on
together with the LED on the ASR OFF button when
travelling, contact a Fiat Dealership.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
NoteFlashing of the warning light while driving
indicates the action of the ESP system.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light switches on, but it should go out as soon as
the engine is started.
The warning light turns on and stays on constantly
(in versions/markets, where provided) along with the
message on the display when the system detects
that engine oil pressure is low.
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Break-in attempt
The warning light will blink rapidly or the symbol will
appear on the display to indicate a break-in attempt.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT (amber)
The warning light comes on (on some versions)
when a failure is detected in one of the following
lights:
❒side/tail lights
❒brake lights
❒rear fog lights
❒direction indicators
❒number plate lights.
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
On certain versions warning light
comes on
instead.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the following
circumstances:
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when an engine oil
pressure sensor failure is detected.
Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
Exterior lights fault
(for versions/markets, where provided)
See exterior lights warning light section.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Parking sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
See parking sensor warning light section.
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen wash/wipe system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level
every 3,000 km.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been designed
and produced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
“Capacities” table in the “Technical specifications”
section).
HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be under one of
the following specially heavy conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling, or driving long distances at low
speed (e.g. door to door deliveries) or long period
of idleness;
❒urban trips;
perform the following inspections more frequently
than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge status and fluid (electrolyte)
level (refer to "Battery - Check state of charge
and electrolyte level" paragraph in this chapter);
❒visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
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Conditions of use ...................... 117
Controls........................................ 53
Coupling the tow ring............... 164
Cylinder replacement ............... 142
Dashboard ................................... 3
Dead lock ..................................... 8
Dead Lock .................................... 8
Dimensions ................................. 199
Dipped beam headlights ............ 45
Dipped/main beam
headlights (changing a bulb)... 147
Dipped/main beam
headlights ................................... 147
Direction indicators
(changing a bulb) .............. 147-149
Direction indicators ............ 46-147
– Left direction indicator
warning light .......................... 130
– Right-hand indicator
warning light .......................... 130
Door open .................................. 124
Doors (unlocking/locking) ........ 58
Double rear swing doors .......... 63
DPF (particulate filter) .............. 90
DPF (particulate trap)
cleaning underway warning
light ............................................. 125DPF (particulate trap)
(cleaning underway
warning light) ............................ 125
Driver's seat arm rest ................ 54
Driving style ................................ 116EBD fault warning light............ 123
EBD (fault warning light) .......... 123
EBD system .................................. 76
Emergency starting.................... 112
Engine bay fuse box ................... 156
Engine codes ............................... 190
Engine compartment fuse
box table .................................... 159
Engine coolant fluid ................... 174
Engine coolant fluid
(warning light)........................... 122
Engine coolant fluid warning
light ............................................. 122
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................ 14
Engine ........................................... 191
Engine marking ........................... 189
Engine oil ..................................... 173
Engine oil (low pressure
warning light) ............................ 123
EOBD system .............................. 81
ESP (system) ................................ 77ESP/Traction Plus fault
warning light.............................. 123
ESP/Traction Plus (fault
warning light) ............................ 123
Extending the boot .................... 66
Exterior light fault warning
light ............................................. 128
Exterior lights .............................. 45
Exterior lights (warning
light) ............................................ 128
Fiat CODE system .................... 5
Fiat CODE vehicle
protection system fault
warning light.............................. 127
Fiat CODE (vehicle
protection system fault
warning light) ............................ 127
Fix&Go automatic quick
tyre repair kit ........... 138-140-142
Flashing the headlights ............... 46
Fluids and lubricants.................. 205
Fog lights (changing a bulb)...... 148
Fog lights ................................ 54-148
– Warning light ......................... 129
Fog lights warning light ............. 129
Follow Me Home ........................ 47
Front airbags ............................... 105
– Front airbag driver's side .... 106
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Keys
– Key without remote
control ..................................... 6
– Key with remote control..... 6
– Ordering additional
remote controls .................... 8
Left direction indicator
warning light ............................. 130
Lifting the vehicle....................... 164
Light beam direction .................. 73
Low battery charge warning
light ............................................. 122
Low engine oil level ................... 124
Low engine oil pressure
warning light.............................. 123
Main beam headlights ............... 45
Maintenance and care -
regular checks........................... 170
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing.................. 167
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan......... 168
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 41
Manual deactivation of
passenger front airbag and
side bag ...................................... 107
MSR system.................................. 79Multifunction display
– Control buttons .................... 16
– Setup menu............................. 17
– Standard screen ..................... 15
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)............................. 150
Number plate lights................... 150
Oddment tray ............................. 55
Ordering additional remote
controls ....................................... 8
Parking......................................... 113
Parking lights ................................ 45
Parking sensor fault warning
light ............................................. 129
Parking sensors ........................... 82
Parking sensors (warning
light) ............................................ 129
Particulate filter (DPF) .............. 90
Partition ........................................ 31
Passenger air bag/side bag
off warning light ....................... 121
Passenger air bag/side bag
(warning light)........................... 121
Passenger compartment
fuse box ..................................... 160
Passenger compartment
fuse box table ........................... 160Performance................................ 200
Pollen filter .................................. 177
Power steering fluid .................. 176
Pressure check and
correction.................................. 142
Prolonged vehicle inactivity ..... 119
Protecting the environment ..... 90
Radio ............................................. 84
Radio transmitters and
mobile phones ........................... 86
Rear ceiling light ......................... 152
Rear fog lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Rear fog lights .............................. 54
– Warning light ......................... 129
Rear fog lights warning light .... 129
Rear light clusters (changing
a bulb)......................................... 148
Rear light clusters ...................... 148
Rear side windows ..................... 57
Rear-view mirrors
– Interior rear-view mirror..... 35
– Wing mirrors ......................... 35
Rear window washer ................. 48
Rear window wiper ............. 48-182
Refuelling the vehicle ................. 87
Removable ceiling light ............. 153
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