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send the relative indications to the instrument
panel only after the vehicle has been in motion for a
short time.
Tyre pressure must be checked with tyres rested
and cold. Should it become necessary for whatever
reason to check pressure with warm tyres, do
not reduce pressure even though it is higher than
the prescribed value, but repeat the check when
tyres are cold (see "Wheels" in the "Technical data"
chapter).
The TPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre pressure
drops (for example when a tyre bursts). In this
case, stop the car, braking with caution and avoiding
abrupt steering.
Strong radio-frequency interference could inhibit
the correct operation of the TPMS. This condition
is indicated to the driver by the
warning light
or the symbol lighting up on the instrument panel
together with a message on the display. The
message will disappear automatically as soon as the
interference ceases to affect the system.
The TPMS requires the use of specific equipment.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to find out which
accessories are compatible with the system
(wheels, hub caps, etc.). Using other accessories
may hinder the normal operation of the system.
Given the valve unique specifications, only use
Fiat-approved sealers to repair the tyres. The use of
other sealers may affect the normal operation of
the system.If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, when a tyre is
removed, it is advisable to replace the rubber
gasket for the valve as well as the ring nut fixing the
sensor. Have this operation performed at a Fiat
Dealership.
If the "punctured tyre" indication persists on the
instrument panel after the initial conditions have
been restored using the Fix&Go Automatic tyre
repair kit, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Changes in outside temperature may cause tyre
pressures to vary. The TPMS may temporarily
indicate insufficient pressure. In this case, check the
tyre pressure when cold and, if necessary, restore
the inflation values.
If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, tyre and/or rims
fitting/removal operations require specific
precautions. To avoid damaging the sensors or
fitting them incorrectly, tyre and/or rims
fitting/removal operations should be carried out
only by specialists. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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When reverse gear is released, the front and rear
sensors remain activated until a speed of around 15
km/h is exceeded to allow the parking manoeuvre
to be completed.
The system can also be activated by pressing the
button
fig. 115 in the central panel: a warning
light in the button comes on when the system
is activated.
Every time the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON
the LED on the button
flashes briefly to
indicate that the system is running a diagnosis. The
LED activation should not be understood as a fault.
The sensors are deactivated by pressing the button
again
fig. 115 or when a speed of 15 km/h is
exceeded: the warning light in the button is off
when the system is not active.
When the sensors are activated, the system starts
to produce acoustic signals from the front orrear buzzers as soon as an obstacle is detected with
the frequency increasing as the obstacle gets closer.
When the obstacle is less than about 30 cm away,
the sound becomes continuous. Depending on
the position of the obstacle (in front or behind) the
sound is produced by the corresponding buzzers
(front or rear). The obstacle closest to the vehicle
is signalled.
The acoustic signal stops immediately if the
distance of the obstacle increases. The sound cycle
remains constant if the distance measured by the
centre sensors remains unchanged, while if this
situation occurs for the side sensors, the signal is
interrupted after about 3 seconds (for example, to
prevent signals in the case of manoeuvres alongside
walls).
WARNING
Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres however are always the
driver ’s responsibility.When making these
manoeuvres, always make sure that no people
(especially children) or animals are present
in your manoeuvring space.The parking
sensors are designed to assist drivers: in any
case, you must always pay the utmost
attention during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even when carried out at low
speed.
fig. 115
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PRETENSIONERSTo increase the efficiency of front and rear seat
belts (for versions/markets, where provided), the
car is fitted with pretensioners. These devices,
in the event of a violent frontal and side impact,
rewind the seat belts a few centimetres. In this way,
they ensure that the seat belt adheres perfectly to
the wearer before the restraining action begins.
The reel locks to indicate that the pretensioner has
intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up
even when guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioning
device, wear the seat belt tight to the chest and
pelvis.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced
during the activation of the pretensioner which is
not in harmful and does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance
or lubrication. Any changes to their original
conditions will invalidate their efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the
device has been affected by water and mud, it
must absolutely be replaced.
WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have it
replaced after it has been deployed. Consult
the plate in the lower storage compar tment to
check the status of the pretensioners. Go to
a Fiat Dealership to have the device replaced
when the expiration date approaches.Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may cause
damage or trigger them.These devices are not
affected by vibrations caused by irregularities of
the road surface or low obstacles such as kerbs,
etc . Contact a Fiat Dealership for any
assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety in an accident, the
front and rear seat belt reels (for versions/markets,
where provided) contain a load limiter which
controls the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the restraining action of the belts
in the event of a frontal impact.
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WARNING
Press the clutch pedal fully to change
gears correctly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted,
even if slight , could lead over time to
premature wear on the gearbox internal
components
FUEL SAVINGSHere are some useful tips to save fuel and minimise
harmful emissions of CO
2and other pollutants
(nitric oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts
etc…).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance
to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car (especially when driving in town) and
its ride greatly affects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect consumption
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1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light switches on constantly together
(for versions/markets, where provided) with a
message on the display when the system detects
that the engine oil pressure is too low.
WARNING
If the warning light
turns 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.
2. Engine oil deteriorated
(only MultiJet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific message
will appear on the display (for versions/markets,
where provided). The warning light may flash in the
following ways, depending on the version:
❒for 1 minute every two hours;
❒cycles of 3 minutes with intervals with the
warning light off for 5 seconds until the oil is
changed.
After the first indication, at each engine start-up
the warning light will continue flashing as described
above until the oil is changed. The display (for
versions/markets, where provided), shows a
dedicated message together with the warning light.The flashing of this warning light should not be
considered as a fault; it informs the customer that
the oil needs to be changed following normal car
use.
Note that engine oil degrades faster under the
following circumstances:
❒mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF
regeneration process more frequent;
❒use of the car for short drives, in which the
engine does not have time to reach its regular
operating temperature;
❒repeated interruption of the regeneration
process, signalled by the DPF warning light
coming on.
WARNING
If the warning light switches on, the
deteriorated engine oil must be
changed as soon as possible, and never more
than 500 km from the first time that the
warning light switches on. Failure to observe
the above indication may result in severe
damage to the engine and invalidate the
warranty. Remember that the operation of this
warning light is not related to the amount of
oil in the engine.Therefore, never top up
with oil when the warning light starts flashing.
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WARNING
Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc . Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-coming
traffic while the wheel is being changed. On
hills or uneven roads, use chocks or
appropriate objects to block the wheels of the
car.
WARNING
The car's driving characteristics will be
modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid sudden starting or stopping, sharp
or fast turns.The total life of a space-saver
wheel is approximately 3000 km, after which it
must be replaced by another wheel of the
same type. Never install a traditional tyre on a
rim designed to be used as a space-saver
wheel. Have the tyre repaired and refitted as
soon as possible. Using two or more space-
saver wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do
not grease the threads of bolts before fitting
them: they might slip out .
WARNING
The jack provided is only intended to
be used for replacing wheels on the car
with which it is supplied, or on same-model
vehicles. Never use the jack for other
purposes, such as lifting other car models.
Never use it for repair operations under the
car. Incorrectly positioning the jack may cause
the car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads
higher than the one shown on its label. Never
install snow chains on the space-saver wheel; if
a front tyre (driving wheel) is punctured and
you need to use snow chains, use a standard
wheel from the rear axle and install the
space-saver wheel on the rear axle. In this
way, with two normal drive wheels, it is
possible to use snow chains.
WARNING
Fit the hub cap correctly to prevent it
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflating valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim and
tyre. Check tyre and space-saver wheel
pressures regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical data" chapter.
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REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBSFor the type of bulb and power rating, see
“Changing a bulb" paragraph.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side lights, dipped
headlights, main beam headlights and direction
indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as
follows:A
Side lights/daytime running lights and main beam
headlights
BDipped headlightsC
Direction indicatorsDIPPED HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover B fig. 157;
❒release the bulb holding clip A fig. 158;
❒disconnect the electrical connector B;
❒remove bulb C and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, ensuring that the outline of the
metal part coincides with the splining on the
curve of the headlight. Then reconnect the
electrical connector B and reattach the bulb
holding clip A;
❒refit the protective cover A fig. 157.fig. 157
F0Q0704
fig. 158
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