2011 FIAT STRADA warning light

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FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to the body of the passenger.
This precaution may considerably
reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained
when the belt passes approximately
half way between the shoulder and
the neck.
According to the version, there may
be as many as 5 height adjustment
positions fig. 22:
To raise: lift the ring B to the
desired position.
The height of the seat
belts must be adjusted
with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
SEAT BELTS
HOW TO USE THE
SEAT BELTS fig. 21
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
Pull the belt lightly. If the seat belt
jams, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
fig. 21
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To unfasten the seat belt, press
button C. Guide the seat belt while
it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting. Through the reel, the belt
automatically adapts to the body of
the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.
The reel may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
normal.
Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or
in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
For maximum
protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back
into it and make sure that the
seat belt fits closely across the
chest and pelvis.
WARNING

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
fig. 35-36
The needle shows the amount of
fuel which should be left in the tank. The reserve warning light A switches
on constantly to indicate that
approximately 5.5–7.5 litres of fuel
are left in the tank. On some
versions, the same indication is
provided by warning light B, which
flashes on the display.
Do not travel with the fuel tank
almost empty: any gaps in fuel
delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
E - tank empty.
F - tank full.
fig. 34
F0X0300m
fig. 36
F0X0039m
ON BOARD
INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER fig. 33-34
Depending on the version, the
speedometer may have different full
scale values.
fig. 35
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fig. 33
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IMPORTANT If the needle moves to
the beginning of the scale
(low temperature) with the
overheating warning light A on, this
indicates a fault in the system. If this
is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
The needle may also approach the
red section when travelling too
slowly in a very hot climate. In this
case, it is best to stop for a while
and stop the engine.
Then restart and accelerate lightly.
fig. 38
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 37-38
If warning light A switches on in the
instrument panel, this indicates
overheating of the engine coolant.
In normal operating conditions, the
needle may move to various
positions within the scale according
to the vehicle usage conditions and
the management of the engine
cooling system performed
automatically by the system itself.
However, it should not move to the
red danger zone.
fig. 37
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IMPORTANT If the indicator shows
that the tank is empty and the
reserve warning light A-fig. 35-36
flashes, this indicates a fault in the
system. On some versions, the same
fault indication is provided by scale
C, which flashes on the display. If
this is the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.

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To change the speed limit, rotate the
MY CAR ring nut: the value flashes.
The value can vary on a scale from
OFF to 220 km/h.
When the desired value is reached,
confirm by pressing MODE/TRIP.
If the ring nut remains turned for
more than 2 seconds, the value
increases / decreases rapidly.
When the function is selected, the
Üicon will appear on the display.
Dimmer
This function allows the brightness
level of some dashboard instruments
to be set: instrument panel, on-
board instruments, car radio display
etc. Doors open warning
This warning appears on the display
automatically when the vehicle speed
is greater than 4 km/h and one of
the doors is not shut correctly. On
some versions the
´warning light
switches on at the same time.
Set speed limit exceeded
This function allows the vehicle
speed limit to be set (km/h). When
this is exceeded, the driver is
notified through an acoustic signal
and the message SPEED LIMIT on
the display.
To navigate through the menu,
rotate the MY CAR ring nut. To
make adjustment and store them,
use the MODE/TRIP.
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▼
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MODE
TRIP
F0X1005m
▼
MODE
TRIP
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▼
MODE
TRIP
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▼
MODE
TRIP
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▼
MODE
TRIP MODE
TRIP

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Initial checks
When the key is turned to MAR-
ON, the display begins a process of
diagnosis for the vehicle’s on-board
systems. This may last for a few
seconds. If, with the engine running,
the system does not detect any
faults, the system displays OK.
If the display indicates a fault, see
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES in this section.
Speed limit exceeded
(Spd. Lim.)
This function allows the vehicle
speed limit to be set (km/h). When
this is exceeded, the driver is
notified through a dedicated
indication on the display, an acoustic
signal and a warning light (triangle
logo).
This indications are interrupted
immediately when the MODE
button is pressed. The indication on
the displayTo set the speed limit, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly to
enter the menu;
– press the ▼button; Spd. Lim. will
appear on the display;
– press the MODE button briefly,
then ▼or ▲to select ON or
OFF;
– to activate the function, press the
MODE button briefly when ON
flashes;
– press the ▼button: a speed value
will appear on the display;
– press the MODE button briefly:
the value will flash;
– set the new values as desired,
corresponding to the new speed
limit, by pressing the ▼and/or ▲
buttons.
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.The speed limit can only be set to a
value of 30 km/h (or 20 mph) or
above. Every time the ▼or ▲
buttons are pressed, the value is
decreased/increased by 5 units
respectively When the buttons are
held down, the value decreases or
increases rapidly, as appropriate. It is
advisable to release the button as
you approach the desired value, then
complete the adjustment with single
presses.
The indication on the display is
interrupted automatically if the
vehicle speed falls below the set
value by at least 5 km/h (or 5 mph).

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Exit menu
This is the last option concluding the
menu function cycle.
– Press the MODE button briefly:
the display returns to the standard
screen.
– Pressing the ▼button returns to
the first menu option: Spd. Lim.Doors open warning
On some versions, the display
indicates which door has
inadvertently been left open.
On others, the “doors open”
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on in the same
circumstances. On some versions,
the system informs the driver that a
speed of 4 km/h has been exceeded
through an acoustic signal.
Exterior lighting check
The
Wwarning light switches on to
indicate a failure in one of the
external lights. On some versions,
the display can indicate the electrical
circuit where the fault is present.Interior lighting adjustment
(dimmer)
This function permits a decrease
and/or increase in light intensity for
the instrument panel, car radio
display and control button
serigraphy.
To adjust to the desired level, simply
press the ▼or ▲buttons; after a
few seconds, the display returns to
the previous screen automatically.

BRAKE FLUID LOW
(red) / HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED (red)
When the key is turned to
MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off after a few
seconds.
Brake fluid low
The warning light switches on when
the level of the brake fluid in the
reservoir falls below the minimum
level, possibly due to a leak in the
circuit.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
The warning light switches on
together with (where the instrument
panel permits) a specific message
and/or acoustic signal. These
indications are precautionary and as
such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner
Handbook, which you are advised to
read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this
section in the event of a failure
indication.
IMPORTANT The failure indications
displayed are divided into two
categories: very serious and less
serious faults.
Very serious faults prompt a
prolonged cycle of signals.
Less serious faults prompt a shorter
cycle of signals.Warning lights (or the symbol on
the display) on the instrument panel
will stay on until the cause of the
failure is eliminated.
If the
xwarning light
switches on when
travelling (together with the
message on the display on
certain versions), stop the
vehicle immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
x
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when
the handbrake is engaged.
On certain versions, if the vehicle is
in motion, the warning light switches
on together with an acoustic signal.
IMPORTANT If the warning light
switches on when travelling, check
that the handbrake is not engaged.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The Fwarning light switches on
when the front passenger side airbag
is deactivated.
With the front passenger airbag
enabled, when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the Fwarning light
switches on constantly for about 4
seconds, flashes for another 4
seconds and then should switch off.
F
Failure of the F
warning light is
indicated by the
¬warning
light switching on.
In addition, the airbag system
automatically disables the
airbags on the passenger’s
side. Before proceeding,
contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the
system checked.
WARNING
AIRBAG FAILURE
(red)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
When the key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on but should
switch off after a few seconds. The
warning light switches on constantly
if there is a fault in the airbag system.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
¬
If the ¬warning light
does not switch on when
the key is turned to MAR or
stays on when driving, there may
be a fault with the restraint
systems. In this case, the airbags
or the pretensioners may not be
activated in the case of an
accident or (in a lesser number
of cases) they may be activated
incorrectly. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
WARNING
The failure of the ¬
warning light is
indicated by the flashing, for
more than the normal 4
seconds, of the front passenger
airbag deactivated warning
light
F. In addition, the
airbag system automatically
disables the airbags on the
passenger’s side (front airbag
and side bags for
versions/markets, where
provided). In this case, the
¬warning light may not indicate
faults in the restraint systems.
Before proceeding, contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
WARNING
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