Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat SCUDO.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat SCUDO features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time. You will find information, tips and important warnings re-
garding the driving of your vehicle to help you derive the maximum from your Fiat SCUDO technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:
personal safety;
the vehicle wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat SCUDO versions.
As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related
to the engine and bodywork version of the vehicle you purchased.
MUST BE READ!
K
REFUELLING
Only refuel with diesel fuel for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590.
Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cov-
er for caused damages as a consequence.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal, without press-
ing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to Mand wait for the warning lights
Yand mto go off; turn the igni-
tion key to Dand release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the vehicle over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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CORRECT USE
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Fiat SCUDO. These labels
bear symbols that remind you of the pre-
cautions to be taken as regards that par-
ticular component.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your vehicle from theft,
it has been fitted with an engine immobil-
ising system. This system is automatically
activated when the ignition key is re-
moved.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans-
mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-
nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to M, the Fiat CODE system
control unit sends a recognition code to
the engine control unit to deactivate the
inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to S,
the Fiat CODE system deactivates the
functions of the engine electronic control
unit.
In this case, the key should be moved to
Sand then back to M; if the lock contin-
ues, possibly try again with the other key
provided with the vehicle. If it is still not
possible to start the vehicle, contact Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Deal-
ership.
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If one of the front doors is open or not
properly closed, central locking cannot
take place.
Dead Lock
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Where provided, pressing twice the re-
mote control button
∫five seconds af-
ter locking the doors will activate the dead
lock (super-locking of the doors).
Dead lock activation is indicated by di-
rection indicators coming on with fixed
light for about two seconds.
The dead lock disables the internal and ex-
ternal handles of the doors.
Dashboard led indications
When locking the doors, led A-fig. 4will
start flashing (deterrence function).
Once doors are locked if one or more
doors are not closed correctly, the in-
strument panel warning light
9will turn
on.
fig. 4F0P0006m
Passenger compartment
Unlocking
By first pressing on this button, it
allows you to unlock the vehicle
passenger compartment doors.
The direction indicator lamps flash twice.
By pressing a second time, it allows the
unlocking of one or more side doors as
well as the rear doors.
This selective opening function is
activated upon the delivery of the vehicle.
Upon request, it is possible to deactivate
the selective opening procedure between
the passenger compartment and the
loading compartment. Please seek advice
from the Fiat Dealership.
Unlocking of loading compartment
By pressing this button all rear
doors are unlocked.
This separation of the locks between
passenger compartment and loading
compartment is a safety device which
allows the closure of the vehicle accesses
of the area from which one is absent.
Centralised locking
By pressing on this command, it
allows the locking of the passenger
compartment and rear doors. The
direction indicator lamps flash once.
∫
`
ª
Never leave passengers in-
side the vehicle when the
dead lock is active.
WARNING
IMPORTANT If the dead lock is activat-
ed from the inside of the vehicle, this will
turn to a simple locking upon starting the
engine.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 7
The metal insert of the key Ais fixed.
The key operates:
❒ignition switch;
❒door locks;
❒fuel filler cap locking/unlocking.
fig. 7F0P0601m
ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the vehicle is equipped with alarm, the
following two types of protection can be
activated:
❒perimetrical (alarm active in case of a
front/back door or the engine bonnet
opening);
❒volumetric protection (alarm on if the
volume inside the passenger compart-
ment changes).
Activation (complete volumetric
and perimetrical alarm)
❒Take the key from the switch
❒Get out of the vehicle
❒Press the button ∫(dead lock - once
or twice)
❒The deterrence led starts to flash.
Activation
(only perimetrical alarm)
❒Take the key from the switch
❒Within 10 seconds press the button
fig. 7akeeping it pressed down until
the deterrence led remains switched
on.
❒Get out of the vehicle.
❒Press the button ∫(dead lock - once
or twice).
❒The deterrence led starts to flash.
fig. 7aF0P0062m
Alarm deactivation
In order to deactivate the alarm, press the
ªbutton, the deterrence led will switch
off.
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 4 different po-
sitions fig. 8:
❒S: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked.
❒A: certain electrical devices can work.
❒M: driving position. All electrical de-
vices are powered.
❒D: engine starting (unstable position).STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at S, remove the key and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to M.
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
When getting out of the ve-
hicle, always remove the key
to prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the vehicle is parked on uphill
slope to engage the first gear. If the
vehicle is facing downhill, engage the
reverse gear. Never leave unsuper-
vised children in the vehicle.
WARNING
fig. 8F0P0010m
Never remove the ignition
key while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The steering wheel would auto-
matically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This also applies when the ve-
hicle is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the vehicle with ho-
mologation requirements.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display
F0P0012mfig. 9
INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 10
It shows the engine speed.
REV. COUNTER fig. 11/a
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection con-
trol system gradually shuts off the flow of
fuel when the engine is “over-revving” re-
sulting in a gradual loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden higher-
ing of the speed.
This is normal and takes place for exam-
ple when activating the climate control
system or the fan. In these events a slight
increase in engine idling preserves the bat-
tery charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE B-fig. 11/b
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
Ktank full (See the indications given in
paragraph “At the filling station”).
åtank empty.
The reserve warning light Kturns on to
indicate that approximately 7 litres of fu-
el are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam-
age the catalyst.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
C-fig. 11/b
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should hover around the middle of the
scale according to the working conditions.
åLow engine coolant temperature.uHigh engine coolant temperature.
fig. 10F0P0013m
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If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 11/aF0P0014m
fig. 11/b
1/2
F0P0320m