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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberESC system failure
On certain versions a dedicated message is
displayed.
Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates
the intervention of the ESC system.If the warning light does not switch off, or stays
on when travelling, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Hill Holder system failure
The warning light will turn on when the Hill Holder
system is faulty.
On certain versions a dedicated message is
displayed.In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
amberWORN BRAKE PADS
The warning light switches on if the front or rear
brake pads are worn.
On certain versions a dedicated message is
displayed.Have them replaced as soon as possible.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED
The ASR system can be turned off by pressing the
button ASR OFF.
The warning light switches on to warn the driver
that the system is off.
If the ASR OFF button is pressed again, the
warning light will switch off to inform the driver that
the system is on again.
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amberTRACTION PLUS SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The warning light switches on when the Traction
Plus system is activated by pressing the T+ button
on the dashboard.
The LED on the button turns on.
Traction Plus system failure
The warning light switches on together with the
LED on the button and thewarning light to
indicate a Traction Plus system failure.
The display will show a specific message.Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberTPMS
TPMS failure
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds
then stays on constantly when a fault is detected in
the TPMS.In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on to indicate that the
tyre pressure is lower than the recommended value
and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In
these circumstances, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.
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amberPARKING SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light turns on when failure is detected
in the parking sensors.
On certain versions the
warning light comes on
instead. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions a dedicated message is
displayed.
amberSTART&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when a fault is
detected in the Start&Stop system.
On certain versions the
warning light comes on
instead. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions a dedicated message is
displayed.
IMPORTANT
13) If, when the ignition key is turned to MAR, thewarning light does not switch on or if it stays on steadily or
flashing when travelling (on certain versions together with the message on the display), contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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14) The presence of water in the supply circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine
operation. If the
warning light switches on (on some versions together with the dedicated message on the
display), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the system bled. If the above indication occurs
immediately after refuelling, water may have entered the tank: turn the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
15) During regeneration, the fan may be activated.
WARNING
52) Always drive at a speed appropriate to the traffic conditions, the weather and traffic regulations. The engine may be
stopped if the DPF light is on; however, repeated interruption of the regeneration process may result in premature
deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason, always wait until the warning light switches off before stopping the
engine as described above. It is not advisable to complete DPF regeneration with the vehicle stationary.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
greenDIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the dipped
beam headlights are turned on.
FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light switches on (together with a
message shown on the display) when this device
is in use (see "Follow me home device" paragraph
in "Exterior lights" in the "Knowing your vehicle"
chapter).
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greenLEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
greenRIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
greenFOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the front fog
lights are turned on.
greenCRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it
should switch off after a few seconds, if the
Cruise Control is deactivated.
The warning light is lit up on the display by
rotating the Cruise Control ring nut to ON or,
depending on the version. On certain versions a
dedicated message is displayed.
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The vehicle has the following active
safety systems:
❒ABS;
❒EBD system;
❒Brake Assist system;
❒ESP system;
❒ASR system;
❒Hill Holder system;
❒MSR system;
For the operation of the systems,
see the following pages.
ABS
This is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or
more wheels from locking or slipping
regardless of the road surface
conditions and braking intensity,
ensuring control of the vehicle even
during emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution) completes the
system allowing the brake force to
be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To get the maximum
efficiency of the braking system,
a bedding-in period of about 500
km is needed: during this period it is
better to avoid sharp, repeated
and prolonged braking.
SYSTEM
INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS has
come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the
system gets noisier: it means that
the vehicle speed should be altered
to suit the type of road surface.
53) 54) 55)
FAULT INDICATIONS
ABS failure
This is indicated by the
warning
light in the instrument panel coming
on (together with the appropriate
message on the multifunction
display on some versions) (see the
“Warning lights and messages”
chapter).
In this case, the braking system will
still be effective, although without
the extra capacity offered by the
ABS.
Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
EBD failure
This is indicated by the
and
warning lights in the instrument
panel coming on (together with
the appropriate message on the
multifunction display on some
versions) (see the “Warning lights
and messages” chapter).
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In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
56)
BRAKE ASSIST
(integrated ESP
emergency braking
assistance)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This system (which cannot be
deactivated) recognises emergency
braking conditions according to
the speed of operation of the brake
pedal and provides an additional
hydraulic braking pressure to
support that provided by the driver.
This allows faster and more powerful
operation of the braking system.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the
versions equipped with ESP, in
the event of ESP system failure
(indicated by the
warning light
coming on together with the
message in the multifunction display,
where provided).
57)
WARNING
53) When the ABS cuts in and you
feel the brake pedal pulsating,
do not raise your foot, but keep it
pressed; in doing so you will stop
in the shortest amount of space
possible depending on the current
road conditions.
54) If the ABS intervenes, it is a sign
that the grip between tyre and the
road surface has reached the
limit: you must slow down to
adapt the speed to the road grip
available.
55) The ABS exploits the grip
available to the full, but it cannot
improve it. Therefore, you should
take great care when driving on
slippery surfaces, without taking
unnecessary risks.56) If only the
warning light
lights up in the instrument panel
(with a message in the display
on some versions), stop the
vehicle immediately and contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership. Fluid
leaking from the hydraulic system
will compromise the operation
of the braking system, whether it
is of the conventional type or
with ABS.
57) When the ABS cuts in and you
feel the brake pedal pulsating,
do not raise your foot, but keep it
pressed; in doing so you will stop
in the shortest amount of space
possible depending on the current
road conditions.
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ESC (Electronic
Stability Control)
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
IN BRIEF
This is an electronic system that
controls vehicle stability in the
event of tyre grip loss, helping to
maintain directional control.
The ESC system is therefore
particularly useful when grip
conditions of road surfaces
change.
The MSR system (adjustment of
the engine braking torque during
gear changes) and the HBA
system (automatic increase in the
braking pressure during
emergency braking) are present
with ESC, ASR and Hill Holder
systems (for versions/markets
where provided).SYSTEM
INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the flashing of
the
warning light in the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the
vehicle is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is
started.
FAULT INDICATIONS
In the event of a fault, the ESC will
be automatically switched off and
the
warning light will come on
permanently on the instrument panel
along with a message on the
multifunction display (for versions/
markets where provided) (see
"Warning lights and messages"
section). The LED on the ASR OFF
button will also light up. Contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
58)
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the
ESC system and facilitates starting
on slopes. It is automatically
activated in the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%,
engine running, brake pressed and
gearbox in neutral or gear (other than
reverse) engaged;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%,
engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure at the wheels until the
torque necessary for starting is
reached, or in any case for a
maximum of 1.75 seconds, allowing
your right foot to be moved easily
from the brake pedal to the
accelerator.
If the vehicle has not departed after
1.75 seconds, the system will
deactivate automatically by gradually
releasing the brake force.
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