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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
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MAINTENANCE
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is
advisable to perform a few tests on slippery ground,
always in safe conditions and respecting the highway
code of the country where you are driving. Read the
following information carefully.
This is an integral part of the braking system, which
prevents one or more wheels from locking or slipping
regardless of the road surface conditions and braking
intensity, ensuring control of the vehicle even during
emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding in period of about 500 km is
needed (with the vehicle new or after having replaced
the brake pads/discs): during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking. Headlight alignment adjustment fig. 128
Press buttons Òand in the control panel to adjust.
The display located on the instrument panel provides
a visual indication of the adjusted position.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
weight of the load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the headlights
properly adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped headlights are adjusted to work in the
country where the vehicle was originally purchased.
In countries where vehicles are driven on the other side
of the road, the beams are aligned by applying a specially
designed adhesive film in order not to dazzle the
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
The ABS system gets the most out of the
available grip but it cannot improve it.
Therefore, you should take great care when
driving on slippery surfaces: don’t take
unnecessary risks.
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
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AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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.
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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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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN
Thousands of miles 27 54 81 108 135
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if necessary
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber elements
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator (for versions/markets where provided)
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic tensioner)
(130-150-180 Multijet versions)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner) (▲)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(115 MultiJet versions) (▲)
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▲)When the engine oil is changed for the first time, check the tension of the accessories drive belt .
