2011 FIAT STRADA Owner handbook (in English)

GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION (amber)
The warning light switches on in the
following circumstances.
DPF (particulate filter) cleaning
in progress
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on to
inform the driver that the DPF
system needs to eliminate the
trapped pollutants (particulate)
through the regeneration process.
The warning light will switch off if
the vehicle remains in motion until
the regeneration process has been
completed.
Together with the warning light, the
display shows the dedicated
message.
On some versions, together with the
message on the display, there is an
acoustic signal. If this warning light comes on, it
does not mean that the vehicle is
defective, so there is no need to
take it to a Fiat Dealership.Speed limit exceeded
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This warning light switches on
(on some versions together with a
dedicated message on the display
and an acoustic signal) when the
vehicle exceeds the speed limit set
previously.
Fuel cut-off inertia switch
tripped
The warning light switches on when
the fuel cut-off inertia switch is
tripped.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
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Always drive at a speed
appropriate to the
traffic conditions, the weather
and traffic regulations. You are
advised to stop the engine and
stop driving only after the
warning light has switched off,
following completed
regeneration.
WARNING

E-LOCKER SYSTEM
(Front differential
locking)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on (on
some versions together with a
dedicated message on the display) as
follows:
– flashing when the system is
activated;
– flashing more rapidly to indicate
that the speed of the vehicle is
approaching 20 km/h;
– constantly if there is a fault with
the system.RIGHT DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved upwards or, together with
the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
LEFT DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the
hazard warning light button is
pressed.


ELD
SIDE LIGHTS (green) -
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side lights
The warning light switches on when
the side lights are activated.
Follow me home
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This warning light switches on when
this device is activated (see Follow
Me Home in this section).
The display will show the dedicated
message.
FOG LIGHTS (green)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the front fog lights are activated.REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the rear fog lights are activated.
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5
4
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when
the main beams headlights are
activated.
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CLIMATE CONTROL/HEATING SYSTEM
1 - Diffusers for windscreen
demisting.
2 - Diffusers for front side window
demisting.
3 - Adjustable side and central
diffusers.
4 - Side vents to direct air to the
front passenger footwell.
fig. 55F0X0027m
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ADJUSTABLE DIFFUSERS
fig. 56-57
The diffusers can be rotated
upwards and downwards.
A - Air flow adjustment control:
– turned to ❏: diffuser open;
– turned to ■: diffuser closed.B - Lateral air flow adjustment
control.
The diffusers can be rotated
upwards and downwards.
C - Fixed diffusers for side windows
fig. 57.HEATING AND
VENTILATION
CONTROLS fig. 58
A - Knob to regulate the air
temperature (mixing hot and
cold air).
B - Cursor to control the
recirculation function, preventing
the entrance of air from the
outside.
C - Knob to activate the fan.
D - Air distribution knob.
fig. 56fig. 57
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fig. 58
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HEATING
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section.
2) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
3) Air distribution knob D; indicator
on:
≤to warm the feet and, at the
same time, demist the
windscreen;
μto direct air to the feet and
receive air of a slightly lower
temperature at the central
diffusers and dashboard vents;
wfor rapid heating.
4) Recirculation cursor: to achieve
more rapid heating, move the air
recirculation cursor to vi.e.
circulation of internal air only.FAST DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section (turned
to the far right).
2) Fan knob C: indicator on
maximum speed.
3) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on -.
IMPORTANT With the air
distribution knob at -air also
comes out of the central and side
diffusers. To optimise
demisting/defrosting (also on side
windows) stop the air flow at the
central diffusers (specific control
knob turned down to
O
p) and
open the side diffusers (specific
control knob turned up to
¥).4) Air recirculation cursor at
¶i.e.
air drawn in from outside.
After demisting/defrosting, operate
the controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
VENTILATION
1) Central and side diffusers:
completely open.
2) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on blue section.
3) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
4) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on
¥.
5) Air recirculation cursor: at
¶i.e. air drawn in from outside.
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RECIRCULATION
With cursor at v, only circulation
of internal air is active.
IMPORTANT When the
temperature outside is very high,
recirculation accelerates the cooling
of the air. It is also particularly useful
when there is a high level of external
pollution (in queues, tunnels, etc.).
Extended use is not advised
however, especially with many
people on board.
IMPORTANT Do not use the
recirculation function on cold/rainy
days. This would result in greater
internal misting of windows, making
visibility and driving conditions
dangerous.MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL
CONTROLS fig. 59
A - Knob to regulate the air
temperature (mixing hot and
cold air).
B - Cursor to activate air
recirculation, preventing the
entrance of air from the outside.
C - Knob for activating the fan and,
when pressed,
activating/deactivating the
climate control system.Climate control activation is only
permitted if the indicator on this
knob is located at 1, 2, 3 or 4 -,
and is indicated by the central LED
on the knob itself. When turned to
O
pclimate control activation is
therefore inhibited.
D - Air distribution knob.
fig. 59
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The system uses R134a
refrigerant fluid which
does not pollute the
environment in the event of
accidental leakage.
Never use R12 fluid, which is
not compatible with the system
components.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
(COOLING)
To cool the air in the passenger
compartment quickly, the vehicle
features a climate control system.
Proceed as indicated below:
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on blue section (turned
to the far left).
2) Fan knob C turned to fourth
speed, indicator at 4 -.
3) Cursor B: at v
4) Air distribution knob D: indicator
at
¥; check that all diffusers are
open.
5) Climate control: press knob C.To assist the process of cooling the
air in the passenger compartment,
especially when the vehicle has been
parked in the sun, lower the
windows on the doors for a
maximum of 2 or 3 minutes, so that
air is exchanged with the outside.
To regulate cooling: move the air
recirculation cursor to
¶, increase
the temperature and decrease the
fan speed.
HEATING
For heating and ventilation functions,
do not activate climate control.
Instead, use the normal heating and
ventilation system (see previous
section).FAST DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
The climate control system is very
useful for speeding up demisting
since it dehumidifies the air.
Simply adjust the controls as
appropriate for demisting and
activate the climate control, by
pressing knob C.
Windscreen and side windows
1) Climate control: press knob C.
2) Air temperature knob: indicator
on red section (turned to the far
right) on cold days or on blue
section (turned to the far left) on
hot days.
3) Fan cursor: indicator on
maximum speed.
4) Air distribution knob: indicator
on -.
5) Air recirculation deactivated,
cursor at ¶.
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IMPORTANT With the air
distribution knob at -air also
comes out of the central and side
diffusers. To optimise demisting
/defrosting (also on side windows)
stop the air flow at the central
diffusers (specific control knob
turned down to
Op) and open the
side diffusers (specific control knob
turned up to
¥).
After demisting, operate the
controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk operates most of the
external lights.
The ignition key has to be at MAR
for the exterior lights to switch on.
The instrument panel and the
various dashboard controls will
switch on with the external lights.
LIGHTS OFF fig. 60
Ring nut turned to position
O.
SIDE LIGHTS fig. 60
Turn the ring nut to
6.
The
3warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS fig. 60
Turn the ring nut to
2.
The
3warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
fig. 60
With the ring nut at
2, push the
stalk forwards towards the
dashboard (stable position).
The
1warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
They switch off when the stalk is
pulled towards the steering wheel
(the dipped headlights are
reactivated).
FLASHING fig. 60
You can flash the beams by pulling
the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position).
The
1warning light will switch on
in the instrument panel.
fig. 60
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