2014 FIAT STRADA fuel

REFUELLING
Refuel the vehicle exclusively with diesel for motor
vehicles in compliance with European specification
EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage
the engine beyond repair and consequently
invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged, set the
gear lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the
ignition key to MAR and wait for the
mand Uwarning lights to switch off; turn the ignition key
to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high
temperatures during operation. Do not park on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related
components in order to help protect the
environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you wish to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the vehicle’s
electrical system can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep it in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
You are advised to keep the electronic code on
the CODE card with you at all times
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to
perfectly maintain performance and safety
characteristics, its environmentalfriendliness and
its low running costs over time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, advice and warnings for
correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your vehicle over time. Pay particular attention
to the symbols
"(personal safety)
#(environmental protection)
!(vehicle integrity).
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SYMBOLS
Special coloured plates have been
attached near or on some of the
components of your Fiat Strada.
These plates bear symbols that draw
your attention to the precautions
required when handling the
component in question.THE KEYS fig. 1
The vehicle comes with a key A
(with remote control) or two keys B
(without remote control), according
to the version.
The keys can be used for:
– starting
– the doors
– fuel cap
– passenger airbag deactivation
– remote opening/closing
(key with remote control).
AB
fig. 1
F0X001m
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against theft,
the vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobiliser system
(Fiat CODE) which is activated
automatically when the ignition key
is removed. Each key grip contains
an electronic device which
modulates the radio-frequency signal
emitted during ignition by an aerial
built into the ignition switch. The
modulated signal is the “password”,
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and, only in this
circumstance, enables the engine to
be started.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Trekking / Working
version fig. 8
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge
D – Rev counter
E – Display
fig. 8F0X0008m
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fig. 9F0X0009m
Adventure version fig. 9
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
D – Rev counter
E – Display
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
fig. 35-36
The needle shows the amount of
fuel which should be left in the tank. The reserve warning light A switches
on constantly to indicate that
approximately 5.5–7.5 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank
almost empty: any gaps in fuel
delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
E - tank empty.
F - tank full.
fig. 34fig. 36
F0X0039m
ON BOARD
INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER fig. 33-34
Depending on the version, the
speedometer may have different full
scale values.
F0X0037m
fig. 33
F0X0018m
fig. 35
F0X2010m
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IMPORTANT The electronic
injection control system gradually
shuts off the flow of fuel when the
engine is “over-revving” resulting in
a gradual loss of engine power.
fig. 39
F0X0303m
fig. 40
F0X0304m
If the needle moves to
the red zone, stop the
engine immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
If this situation persists
despite all measures
taken, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
REV COUNTER fig. 39-40
If the needle is next to the red
marks, this indicates an engine speed
which is too high and may damage
the engine. This should therefore be
avoided.
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Cons. (fuel consumption unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate fuel consumption to be
selected: km/l or l/100km.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km/l or l/100km (depending on
the previous setting) flashes on
the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Door Lock
(with vehicle in motion
for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows automatic locking of doors
above a speed of 20 km/h to be
activated.
To activate (ON) or deactivate
(OFF) the function, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Dist. Unit (distance unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate distance to be selected:
km or mi.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km or mi (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.

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Values displayed
Range
This value shows the distance that
the car can still cover before needing
fuel, assuming that driving style is
unvaried. The display will show the
reading “----” when the following
events take place:
– range value lower than 50 km
(or 30 mi)
– vehicle stopped with engine
running for an extended period.
Distance travelled
This value shows the distance
covered from the start of the new
mission.
Average consumption
This value shows the average
consumption from the start of the
new mission.
Instantaneous consumption
This value shows the fuel
consumption. The value is constantly
updated. “----” will appear on the
display if the vehicle is stopped with
the engine running.Average speed
This value shows the average speed
of the vehicle considering the overall
time elapsed since the start of a new
journey.
Trip time
This value shows the time elapsed
since the start of the new mission.
IMPORTANT In the absence of
information, all Trip Computer
values are displayed with “----”
instead of the value. The various
values will be counted as normal
when standard operating conditions
are restored. This will not reset any
of the values displayed before the
failure nor will it start a new trip.TRIP button fig. 53
The TRIP button is located at the
end of the right stalk. With the
ignition key turned to MAR-ON, it
allows the parameters described
previously to be viewed, as well as
reset for a new trip:
– brief press to access the various
parameter displays
– long press to reset and thus start
a new mission.
fig. 53
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