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The presence of water in the supply
circuit may cause severe damage to the
injection system and irregular engine
operation. If warning light
clights up (on some
versions with the message on the display),
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to
have the system bled. If the same message is
displayed immediately after refuelling, water may
have entered the tank: turn the engine off
immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Multijet
versions – amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR-ON
position the warning light comes on but should
go out after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is water in the
diesel fuel filter.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE – FIAT CODE
(amber)
Turning the key to MAR-ON the warning light
will flash only once and then go off.
When the warning light comes on constantly, with key
in MAR-ON, this indicates:
❒a potential fault (refer to “The Fiat CODE system”
paragraph in the section “Dashboard and controls”);
❒a possible theft attempt with an alarm; in this case
the warning light goes off after approximately
10 seconds.
If with the engine running the warning light
Yflashes,
the vehicle is not protected by the engine inhibitor
device (see “Fiat Code system” in section “Dashboard
and controls”).
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have all the keys
reprogrammed.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will come on (some versions
only) when a failure to one of the following lights is
detected:
– side lights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– reversing 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 some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light comes on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
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GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the following
circumstances.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure is detected in
engine oil pressure sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the failure fixed as soon as possible.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the inertial fuel
cut-off switch is triggered.
The display will show the dedicated message.
Parking sensor fault
The warning light comes on when a rain sensor failure is
detected. Go to a Fiat Dealership.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Rain sensor fault
See what is described for warning light
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Daylight failure (with multifunction display)
The warning light comes on when a daylight failure is
detected.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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ESP-ASR SYSTEM
FAILURE/TRACTION PLUS
(amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
HILL HOLDER FAILURE (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the key is turned to the MAR-ON position the
warning light comes on but should go out after a few
seconds.
ESP-ASR system failure/TRACTION PLUS
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.
On certain versions the dedicated message is displayed.
N.B. The warning light flashing when driving indicates
that the ESP system has been activated.
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DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(amber)
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
When the key is turned to the MAR-ON position the
warning light comes on but should go out after a few
seconds.
The warning light turns on constantly when the DPF
system needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants
through the regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on every time the
DPF is being regenerated, rather only when the driving
conditions are such that the driver needs to know it.
The warning light will go off if the vehicle stays in
motion until regeneration has been completed. As an
average, the process lasts fifteen minutes.
Optimum conditions for completing the process are
achieved by travelling at 60 km/h with engine revs
above 2000 rpm.
If this warning light comes on, it does not mean the
vehicle is defective, so there is no need to take it to
a garage.
For versions/markets where provided, the display
shows the dedicated message and the warning light
comes on.
hAlways drive at a speed appropriate to
the traffic conditions, the weather and
speed limits. The engine can also be switched off
if the DPF warning light is on; nevertheless,
repeated interruptions of the regeneration
process could cause an early decay of engine oil.
For this reason, always wait until the warning
light switches off before stopping the engine as
described above. It is not advisable to complete
DPF regeneration with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
During regeneration, the fan could be
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WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light on the dial turns on if the
front brake pads are worn; in this case have
them changed as soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message is displayed.
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Hill Holder failure
The warning light will turn on when the Hill Holder
system is faulty. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message is displayed.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light turns on when failure is
detected in the parking sensors.
On some versions warning light
èturns on as an
alternative.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated message is displayed.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)
The warning light turns on when the front fog
lights are turned on.
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LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
F
DIPPED LOW HEADLAMPS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME (green)
Dipped beam headlights
The warning light switches on when the dipped beams
are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn on when this device is active
(see “Follow me home” in section “Dashboard and
controls”).
The display will show a dedicated message.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided) (green)
When the key is turned to the MAR-ON
position the warning light comes on but should
go out after a few seconds.
The warning light is lit up on the display by rotating the
Cruise Control selector wheel to ON. On certain
versions the dedicated message is displayed.
Ü
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the hazard light
button is pressed.
D
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The warning light comes on when the main
beams are turned on.
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POWER STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON the
warning light on the dial turns on, but it should
go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on together with the message
shown on the display and a buzzer, the power steering
is ineffective and the effort on the steering wheel
increases significantly even though the vehicle can be
steered. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
This indication starts flashing when the outside
temperature reaches or falls below 3 °C to warn the
driver of the possible presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated message (only for
versions with a multifunction display).
LIMITED RANGE
The display will show the dedicated message to warn
the driver that the vehicle’s range is less than 50 km.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display shows the dedicated message when the
vehicle exceeds the set speed limit (see “Multifunction
Display” in section “Dashboard and controls”).
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
(for versions/markets where provided)
The display shows the dedicated message next to the
scheduled servicing warning and stays on until the deadline
is reached. The warning light goes off after the service has
been carried out at a Fiat Dealership or after 1000 km
have been covered at the service deadline.
DAYLIGHT FAILURE (with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The display shows the dedicated message along with the
external light fault icon when a daylight failure is found.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FAILURE/MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION
OIL TEMPERATURE
(red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON the warning light
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on flashing (along
with the display of the message and a buzzer) when
a transmission failure is detected.
The warning light on the dial comes on constantly
(along with the display of the message and a buzzer) to
indicate that the automatic transmission oil
temperature is too high.SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after
a few seconds.
The warning light goes on when a fault is present in the
self-levelling suspension system.
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F0N0075mfig. 157F0N0076mfig. 158
STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY STARTING
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if instrument panel
warning light
Yremains on constantly.
JUMP STARTING fig. 157-158
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an
auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one. It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to check/replace the battery.
IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet.
You can go to our web site at www.fiat.com to find the Fiat Dealership nearest to you.
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because incorrect
actions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with your skin and eyes. Keep naked flames
away from the battery. No smoking. Do not
cause sparks.
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REPLACING A WHEEL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and spare
wheel (for versions/markets where provided) call for
some precautions, which are listed below. Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒raise the flap A to gain access to the positive battery
terminal fig. 157.
❒connect the positive terminals (+ sign near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead;
❒connect the negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to the earth point with a second cable as
shown in fig. 158;
❒Start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, follow the
sequence above in reverse order to remove the
leads.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not
persist but contact the nearest Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: any sparks may ignite the
explosive gas which could come out of the battery.
If the auxiliary battery is installed on another vehicle,
prevent any metal parts on the latter and the vehicle
with the flat battery from accidentally coming into
contact.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
driving downhill. This could cause a flow of fuel into the
catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and the
power steering system are not activated until the engine
is started, a greater effort will therefore be required to
press the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.Indicate that the vehicle is stationary
according to the regulations in force:
emergency lights, refracting warning triangle,
etc. Passengers should leave the vehicle,
particularly if it is very loaded, and wait for the
wheel to be changed away from on-coming
traffic. Apply the handbrake.
WARNING
The spare wheel (for versions/markets
where provided) is specific for your
vehicle. Therefore, it must not be used on
vehicles of a different model. Do not use spare
wheels of different models on your vehicle. The
wheel bolts are specific to your vehicle: do not
use them on other models and do not use bolts
of other models.
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