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Installation diagram for Truck
and Chassis Cab versions
– fig. 157
Another tow hook specific to Truck
and Chassis Cab versions is shown
in fig. 157.
The structure Ømust be fastened in
the points shown using a total of
6 M10x1.25 screws and 4 M12
screws.
MAX LOAD ON BALL: 100/120 kg
according to the payload (see
“Weights” table in the “Technical
data” section).
After fitting, the screw
holes must be sealed to
prevent exhaust gas from
entering.
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fig. 157F0N0250m
Existing hole
Existing hole
Existing hole
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SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with
local regulations. The snow chains may be applied only
onto the front wheel tyres (drive wheels). Use of
Lineaccessori Fiat snow chains is recommended. Check
the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres
have been driven.
IMPORTANT With snow chains, use the accelerator
with extreme care to prevent or to limit as much as
possible slipping of the drive wheels which could cause
the chains to break resulting in damage to the car body
or mechanical components.
IMPORTANT Use reduced-size snow chains.
SNOW TYRES
Fiat Dealerships will be happy to provide advice
concerning the most suitable type of tyres for the
customer’s requirements. The performance of these
tyres is considerably reduced when the tread depth is
less than 4 mm. Replace them in this case. Due to snow
tyre features, under normal conditions of use or on long
motorway journeys, the performance of these tyres is
much lower than that of standard tyres. Limit
performance according to the use for which they were
certified.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a maximum
speed index below the one that can be reached by the
vehicle (increased by 5%), place a notice in the
passenger compartment, plainly in view, which states the
maximum speed allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC
Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and track) to
ensure greater safety when driving and braking and better
driveability. Remember that it is inappropriate to change
the rotation direction of tyres.
The max speed for snow tyres with “Q”
marking is 160 km/h; 190 km/h for tyres
with “T” marking and 210 km/h for tyres with H
marking. The Highway Code speed limits must
however be always strictly observed.
WARNING
Keep your speed down when snow
chains are fitted. Do not exceed
50 km/h. Avoid potholes, steps and
pavements and also avoid driving long
distances on roads not covered with
snow in order to prevent damaging the vehicle
and the roadbed.
WARNING

❒cover the vehicle with a piece of fabric or perforated
plastic sheet. Do not use compact plastic tarpaulins,
which prevent humidity from evaporating from the
surface of the vehicle;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the
normal specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the electric
system, check its charge every month and recharge it
if the optical indicator shows a dark colour without
the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm
system, switch off the vehicle alarm with the remote
control.
LONG VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be off the road for longer than
one month, the following precautions must be taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and, possibly, well-
ventilated place;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
battery charge. Repeat this check once every three
months during storage. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without the central
green area (see “Battery recharging” in the section
“Dashboard and controls”); If the vehicle is equipped
with a battery disconnection function (disconnector),
see the description of the procedure in the
“Controls” paragraph in the “Dashboard and
controls” section;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
commercially-available compounds;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off
the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
The turning on of the warning light is accompanied by
a specific message and/or buzzer sound where provided
by instrument panel. These indications are brief and
precautionary and as such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or an alternative to the information
contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are
recommended to read carefully in all cases. Always refer
to the information in this chapter in the event of
a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided
into two categories: very serious and less serious
failures.
Very serious failures prompt a prolonged cycle of
signals.
Less serious failures prompt a shorter cycle of signals.
Press MODE to stop the warning cycle in both cases.
The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the failure is eliminated.
For messages relevant to the versions equipped with
Dualogic gearbox, see the attached Supplement.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
If the warning light xturns on when
travelling (on certain versions together
with the message on the display) stop the car
immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
When the key is turned to the MAR-ON
position the warning light comes on but should
go out after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light comes on when the level of the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level due
to a possible leak in the circuit.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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Handbrake engaged
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is
engaged.
On certain versions, if the vehicle is moving the buzzer
will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when
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AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
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 stays on constantly if there is a failure
in the air bag system.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
The warning light ¬for airbag fault comes on if the
warning light Ffor passenger’s bag deactivation is
faulty.
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If when turning the key to MAR-ON
the warning light ¬does not turn on
or if it stays on when travelling, there could be
a failure in the safety systems; in this event air
bags or pretensioners may not be deployed in
the event of impact or, in a lower number of
cases, they deploy accidentally. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
HOT ENGINE COOLANT (red)
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 the engine is
overheated.
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If the warning light comes on, proceed as follows:
❒when driving normally: stop the vehicle, switch off
the engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. If it is not, wait
for a few minutes for the engine to cool down then
slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with
coolant and check that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks. Also check for any fluid leaks.
If, when restarting, the warning light should come on
again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
❒heavy duty use of vehicle (e.g.: towing trailer uphill
or fully laden car): decrease speed and if the warning
light stays on, stop the vehicle. Wait for 2 or
3 minutes with the engine running and slightly
accelerated to further accelerate the coolant
circulation. Then stop the engine. Check the correct
liquid level as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few
minutes before switching it off.
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2. Exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light vblinks along with a message on
the display (for versions/markets, where provided)
when the system detects that engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that the
vehicle is defective, but simply informs the driver that
the oil needs to be changed as a result of regular
vehicle use. If the oil is not changed, warning light will
also come on and engine operation is limited to 3000
rpm when a second threshold is reached.
If the oil is not changed, the engine is limited to 1500
rpm to prevent damage when a third threshold is
reached.
Remember that the deterioration of the engine oil is
accelerated by:
– mainly town use of the vehicle which makes the DPF
regeneration process more frequent;
– use of the vehicle for short trips, preventing the
engine from reaching operating temperature;
– repeated interruption of the regeneration process,
signalled by the DPF warning light coming on. LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)
The warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should go
out as soon as the engine has started (with the
engine running at idle speed a brief delay before going
out is acceptable).
If the warning light stays on constantly or keeps flashing:
contact immediately Fiat Dealership.
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LIGHT STAYS ON: LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
FLASHING: EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL
(red)
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR-ON, the
warning light switches on, and should go out as soon as
the engine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on constantly
along with a message on the display (for versions/
markets where provided) when the system detects that
engine oil pressure is low.
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If the warning light vturns on when
the car is travelling (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
Engine oil must be replaced when warning
light vstarts blinking to avoid damage
to the engine. Contact a Fiat Dealership.

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INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE (red)
On some versions the warning light turns on
when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
properly closed.
On some versions, the display shows a dedicated
message that indicates left/right front door or rear/load
compartment door opening.
A buzzer will sound when doors/tailgate are open and
the vehicle is moving.
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Degraded engine oil should be replaced as
soon as possible after the warning light
comes on, and never more than 500 km after it
first comes on.
If the above instructions are not complied with,
the engine could be severely damaged and it may
invalidate the warranty. Please note also that the
switching on of this warning light does not depend
on the oil quantity in the engine; when the
warning light flashes, never add oil.
WARNING
EBD FAILURE (red)
(amber)
Warning lights
xand >lit at the
same time with the engine running,
indicate an EBD system failure or that the system is not
available. Early locking of the rear wheels may occur in
the event of violent braking causing the car to swerve.
Drive very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have the
system inspected immediately.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the display will light up
when the vehicle is moving and the driver’s
seat belt is not correctly fastened. The warning
light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the front seat
belts are not correctly fastened with the vehicle in
motion. The SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system’s audible
warning can be disabled only by a Fiat Dealership. On
some versions the system may be reactivated from the
setup menu.
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FRONT PASSENGER’S AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light
Fcomes on when the front
passenger’s air bag is deactivated.
With front passenger air bag on, when the ignition key
is turned to MAR-ON the
Fwarning light comes on
constantly for about 4 seconds and then should go out.
If the warning light
Fflashes to report a failure of the
warning light
¬, the passenger's protection is
deactivated for markets where this feature is available,
otherwise it it remains on.
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is
moved to MAR-ON, the warning light turns on
and should go off after engine start-up.
The warning light staying on or turning on when
travelling, signals a fault in the supply/ignition system
which could cause possible lack of performance, poor
handling and high consumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort
from the engine. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
UF
Warning light Findicates failure of
warning light ¬. This condition is
indicated by intermittent blinking of warning
light
Ffor longer than 4 seconds. In this case,
the warning light ¬may not indicate failures in
the retaining system. Before resuming driving,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
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