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(In winter) the additional heater provides heat,
maintains the temperature and circulates the engine
coolant for the preset time in order to ensure the
optimum temperature conditions of the engine and the
passenger compartment when the engine is started up.
The heater can operate automatically when
programmed with a digital timer or manually by pressing
the “immediate heating” button on the timer.
After heater activation, either programmed or manual,
the electronic control unit operates the liquid
circulation pump and ignites the burner in accordance
with the preset, controlled procedures.
The circulation pump output is also controlled by the
electronic control unit in order to minimise the initial
heating time. When the system operates, the control unit turns on
the passenger compartment heater unit fan at the
second speed.
The thermal power of the boiler is regulated
automatically by the electronic control unit depending
on the temperature of the engine coolant.
IMPORTANT The heater is equipped with a thermal
limiter that cuts off combustion in the case of
overheating due to insufficient coolant/coolant leaks. In
this case, after repairing the fault in the cooling system
and/or topping up the fluid, press the program selection
button before turning the heater back on.
The heater can turn off spontaneously due to misfiring
after start-up or because the flame goes out during
operation. In this case, carry out the turning off
procedure and try to turn the heater back on. If it still
does not work, consult a Fiat Dealership.
Activation of the heating system
When an automatic climate control system is present,
the control unit sets the air temperature and
distribution when the heater is turned on from the park
position. When a manual heater/climate control is
present, to obtain maximum heater efficiency, check
that the passenger compartment heating/ventilation
temperature adjustment knob is in the ‘hot air’ position.
To prioritise passenger compartment pre-heating, set
the air distribution knob to the
©position.
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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.
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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DEMANDING VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving or in the case of long term inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
position and wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always efficient and well
maintained, it is advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly (approximately
every 1000 km and every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
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Fluids and lubricants
(quantity and products) 263-264
Fog lights
– alignment ............................. 108
– bulb replacement ............... 188
– control ................................. 79
Follow Me Home (device) ..... 70
Front air bags ............................ 137
Fuel consumption
– engine oil ............................. 212
– fuel ........................................ 266
Fuel flap ...................................... 124
Fuel level gauge ........................ 16
Fuel reserve .............................. 155
Fuel tank cap ............................. 123
Fuel
– consumption ....................... 264
– electricity supply and fuel
cut off switch........................ 82
– fuel cap ................................. 123
– fuel level gauge ................... 16
– saving .................................... 148
Fuses (if a fuse blows) .............195
– fuse list ................................. 198– fuses (if a fuse blows) ........ 195
– general information ........... 195
– location (fuse boxes) ......... 196
– users list ............................... 198
Gearbox
– using the manual gearbox ... 146
General warnings...................... 2
Glove compartment ................ 85
Handbrake ................................ 145
Handbrake lever ...................... 145
Hazard warning lights ............. 79
Head restraints ........................ 40
Headlight alignment
correction ............................... 107
Headlight washers
– control................................... 73
– maintenance ........................ 223
Headlights .................................. 107
– adjusting headlights
abroad .................................. 108
– beam orientation................. 107
– bulb replacement ............... 184 – temperature gauge ............ 16
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................ 16
Engine oil gauge ......................... 17
Engine oil
– checking the level ............... 211
– engine oil gauge .................. 17
– oil consumption ................. 214
– technical specifications ...... 264
Engine
– bonnet .................................. 104
– identification code ............. 229
– marking ................................ 228
– specifications ....................... 230
Environment (protecting) ...... 124
EOBD system ........................... 115
ESP system ................................ 110
External lights ........................... 68
Fiat CODE system .................. 4
Fix & Go automatic (quick tyre
repair kit) ................................ 176
Flashing the headlights ............ 69
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Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) .......................... 192
Official type approval for radio
frequency remote control .... 271
On-board instruments
(panel) ..............................14-15
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 16
– engine oil gauge .................. 17
– fuel level gauge..................... 16
– multifunction display ......... 18
– rev counter ......................... 15
– speedometer........................ 15
– trip computer ..................... 29
Paintwork
– identification plate ............. 228
– maintenance ........................ 224
Bodywork version ................. 229
Parking lights
– control ......................... 69-80
Parking sensors ........................ 116Passenger compartment
air vents ................................... 46
Performance ............................. 240
Pollen filter ................................ 217
Portable navigator socket ....... 91
Power socket ........................... 89
Preparation for “Isofix”
child seat ................................. 134
Pretensioners............................. 127
Protecting
the environment..................... 124
Quick tyre repair kit
“Fix & Go automatic” ........... 176
Radio .......................................... 119
Radio frequency
remote control:
official type approval ............. 269
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ..................................... 121
Rain sensor ............................... 73
Raising the vehicle ................... 203
Rear double swing door ......... 101Rear fog light
– bulb replacement ....... 189-191
– control ................................. 80
Rear partition ........................... 87
Rear view mirrors.................... 42
– defrosting/demisting .......... 44
– electric adjustment ............ 42
– external ................................ 42
– interior ................................. 42
Refrigerated compartment .... 84
– Speed block .......................... 96
Refuelling (quantity
and products) .................263-264
Refuelling the vehicle .............. 122
Rev counter .............................. 15
Reversing lights (bulb
replacement) .......................... 189
Rim Protector (tyres).............. 234
Rims
– reading rim markings ......... 235
Roof lights
– bulb replacement ....... 193-194
– control ................................. 76