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Go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light
Udoes not light up
when the key is turned to
MAR or if, while travelling, it either
comes on permanently or flashes
(along with a message on the display
on some versions). The operation of the
Uwarning light may be checked by
traffic police using appropriate equip-
ment. Respect the regulations in force
in the country where you are driving.
If the light flashes, come off the accelera-
tor pedal to reduce engine revs until the
warning light stops flashing; continue the
journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid
driving conditions that may cause further
flashing, and get to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
EOBD engine control
system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after the engine
starts. This indicates that the warning light
is working correctly. If the warning light ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
❒
on permanently: this means there is
a fault in the supply/ignition system
which could cause high exhaust emis-
sions, loss of performance, poor han-
dling and high fuel consumption levels.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can
continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with
the warning light on may cause damage.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble. The warning light goes out after the
fault disappears, but the indication is
stored in the system.
❒ flashing: this indicates possible damage
to the catalytic converter (see “EOBD
system” in the “Dashboard and con-
trols” section).
INJECTION SYSTEM
FAULT
(Multijet versions
- amber)
EOBD SYSTEM FAULT
(petrol versions - amber)
Injection system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after the engine
starts.
If the warning light stays on or comes on
when travelling, it means there is a fault in
the injection system which could cause
loss of performance, poor handling and
high fuel consumption levels.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can
continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. In any case, you should go to
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about
7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink
to indicate a system failure. If this is the
case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked. ABS SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on when the sys-
tem is either not working properly or not
available. Under these circumstances, the
braking system will work as normal but
without the extra performance offered by
the ABS system. Drive carefully and go to
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
The warning light
“comes on when the
front passenger airbag is disabled.
With the front passenger airbag enabled
and when turning the key to MAR, warn-
ing light
“comes on for about 4 seconds,
flashes for the next 4 seconds and then
goes out.
Warning light
“indicates
a failure of warning light ¬.
This condition is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of warning light
“for longer than 4 seconds. In this case,
warning light ¬may not be indicat-
ing that there is a fault in the restraint
systems. Before driving off, contact
a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
WARNING
SEAT BELT NOT
FASTENED
(red)
The warning light on the instrument pan-
el will light up permanently when the car
is not moving and the driver’s seat belt is
not correctly fastened. This light will flash
if the driver’s seat belt is not correctly fas-
tened and the car is moving. The audible
alert of the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) sys-
tem can be removed only by a Fiat Deal-
ership.
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GLOW PLUG HEATING
(Multijet versions
- amber)
GLOW PLUG
HEATING FAULT
(Multijet versions
- amber)
Glow plug heating
The warning light comes on when the key
is turned to MAR. It goes out as soon as
the glow plugs have reached the preset
temperature. Start the engine as soon as
the warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT In hot outside tempera-
tures, the warning light may stay on for
only a very short time.
Glow plug heating failure
The warning light flashes if there is a fault
in the preheating system. Go to a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FILTER
(Multijet versions
- amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel filter.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
c
The presence of water in the
fuel circuit may cause severe
damage to the injection sys-
tem and irregular engine op-
eration. If warning light
ccomes on
(with a message on the display on some
versions), go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the system
bled. Water may have entered the tank
if this appears immediately after refu-
elling: if this happens, switch the engine
off immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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GENERIC WARNING
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances:
Engine oil pressure sensor fault
The warning light turns on when a failure
is detected in the engine oil pressure sen-
sor. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
fault fixed as soon as possible.
Start&Stop fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when a
Start&Stop failure is detected.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
Exterior lights fault
See the section on warning light
6.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the
fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
The display will show a specific message.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT (amber)
The warning light comes on (on some ver-
sions) when a failure is detected in one
of the following lights:
– sidelights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights
– daytime running lights (DRL) (for ver- sions/markets, where provided)
The failure relating to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or a break in the electri-
cal connection.
On certain versions warning light è turns
on as an alternative.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
W
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The light comes on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
4
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT
- FIAT CODE (amber)
The warning light switching on (on some
versions, with the displaying of a message)
signals the failure of the Fiat Code system
or, if installed, of the alarm system: in this
case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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ESP SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton LED ASR OFF, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
Note The warning light flashing when dri-
ving indicates that the ESP system is active.
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HILL HOLDER FAULT
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on to indicate a Hill
Holder system fault. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
On certain versions, warning light
áturns
on as an alternative.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light comes on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have
them changed as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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DPF (Particulate Filter) CLEANING IN
PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions
with DPF - amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR
position, the warnintg light turns on but
should go off after a few seconds. The
warning light stays on constantly to noti-
fy the driver that the DPF system needs
to eliminate captured pollutants (particu-
late) by the regeneration process. The
warning light does not come on during
every DPF regeneration, but only when
driving conditions require notification to
the driver. The warning light will go off if
the vehicle stays in motion until regener-
ation has been completed. The process
normally takes about 15 minutes. The op-
timum conditions to end the process are
achieved by keeping the car in motion at
up to 60 km/h with an engine speed high-
er than 2000 rpm. This light coming on is
not a defect and therefore the car does
not need to go to the workshop. A spe-
cific message will appear on the display
when the warning light comes on (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
hAlways drive at a speed ap-
propriate to the traffic con-
ditions, the weather and speed limits.
The engine may be turned off while
the DPF light is on; however, repeat-
ed interruption of the regeneration
process may result in premature
degradation of engine oil. For this
reason it is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before turning
off the engine, following the instruc-
tions appearing above. It is not
a good idea to complete DPF regen-
eration with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ON (green)
The word “CITY” appears on the display
when the “Dualdrive” electric power
steering system is activated by pressing the
relevant control button. Press the button
again to make the “CITY” disappear.
CITY
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
(blue)
The light comes on when the main beams
are turned on.
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FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The light comes on when the front fog
lights are turned on.
5
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right-
hand arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left-hand
arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
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SIDELIGHTS
AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Sidelights and dipped beam
headlights
The light comes on when the sidelights or
dipped beams are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The light comes on when this device is ac-
tive (see “Follow Me Home” in the “Dash-
board and controls” section).
The display will show a specific message.
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ASR SYSTEM
(versions with multifunction display)
The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button ASR OFF.
The display will show a specific message
to warn the driver that the system is off;
at the same time, the button LED will turn
on.
When you press button ASR OFF again,
the button LED will turn off and the dis-
play will show a specific message to inform
the driver that the system is on again.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
(versions with multifunction
display)
This starts flashing when the outside tem-
perature reaches or falls below 3 °C to
warn the driver of the possible presence
of ice on the road.
The display will show a specific message.
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with multifunction
display)
The display will show a specific message
to warn the driver that the cruising range
is less than 50 km. SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show a specific message
when the car exceeds the fixed speed lim-
it (see “Multifunction Display” in the
“Dashboard and controls” section).
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AND DEVICESCar maintenance and care ......... 165
– Heavy use of the vehicle ........ 171
– Planned maintenance programme ....................... 167-149
– Regular checks .......................... 171
– Scheduled servicing ................ 166
Car prolon ged stop ...................... 120
Card/CD hol der ........................... 58
Carrying children safely ............... 97
Ceiling lig hts .................................... 51
Changing a tyre ............................. 135
Chassis mark ing ............................ 186
Checking fluid levels ...................... 172
Child lo ck ....................................... 62
Child safety lock ........................... 62
Child seats (compliance for use) .......... 100-102
– Universal Isofix seat ............... 101
Cigarette ligh ter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 190
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2emissions .............................. 203 Code card
...................................... 8
Consumption – engine oil .................................. 174
– fuel .............................................. 202
Control bu ttons ............................ 53
Cup holder co mpartments ......... 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard ..................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Data plates – bodywork paint ....................... 187
– identification data ................... 186
Dead lock ( device) ....................... 61
Digital di splay ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 196
Direction indicators – controls .................................... 48
– front bulb repla cement .......... 148
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 149
– side bulb replacement ............ 149
Display functio ns ........................... 24
Door lo cks ..................................... 60
Doors .............................................. 60
ABS ................................................. 72
Accessories purchased by the o wner ............................... 86
Adjusting the seats ....................... 32
Air filter .......................................... 177
Alarm .............................................. 10
Arm rest .......................................... 57
Ashtray ............................................. 59
ASR system .................................... 75
Battery
– battery recha rging .................. 161
– inspecting th e charge ............. 177
– jump starting ............................ 134
– replacement ............................. 177
Body – maintenance ............................. 182
– version codes .......................... 188
Brake fluid le vel ............................. 176
Brakes – fluid le vel ................................... 176
– specifications ............................ 191
Bulb (replacement) – bulb types ................................. 146
– general info rmation ................ 145
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