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❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
main menu screen without storing;
❒press the MODE button again to
return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to the
menu items where you are in.
Automatic main beam
headlights
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This function activates/deactivates
the automatic headlights.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒briefly press the MODE button. The
display shows a submenu;
❒briefly press the MODE button. "On"
or "Off" flash on the display,
according to what has been
previously set;
❒press
orto make your
choice;
❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
main menu screen without storing;
❒press the MODE button again to
return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to the
menu items where you are in.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes
the cycle of settings listed in the
menu screen.
Pressing the MODE button briefly
will return the display to the
standard screen without storing.
Press button
to return to the
first menu item (Speed Beep).
TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip computer is used to
display information on vehicle
operation when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON. This function
allows you to define two separate
trips, called "Trip A" and "Trip
B", for monitoring the "complete
mission" (journey) of the vehicle in
a reciprocally independent
manner. Both functions can be
reset (reset means start of a new
journey).
“Trip A” is used to display the
figures relating to:
❒Outside temperature
❒Range
❒Distance travelled A
❒Average consumption A
❒Instant fuel consumption
❒Average speed A
❒Trip time A (driving time).
❒Reset Trip A
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"Trip B", available on multifunction
display only, is used to display
the values relating to:
❒Distance travelled B
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Trip time B (driving time).
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Values displayed
Outside temperature
Indicates the temperature outside
the vehicle passenger
compartment.
Range (for versions/markets, where
provided)
This indicates the distance that can
still be travelled with the fuel in the
tank, assuming that driving style
remains unvaried. The display will
show the reading '-----' when
the following events take place:
❒range value lower than 50 km (or 30
mi)
❒vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long time.
IMPORTANT The range can be
affected by several factors: driving
style (see paragraph “Driving style”
in the “Starting and driving”
section), type of route (motorway,
towns and cities, mountain roads,
etc…), usage conditions (load,
tyre pressures, etc…). Trip planning
must therefore take the above
into account.
Distance travelled
This value shows the distance
covered from the start of the new
journey.
Average consumption (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This value shows the approximate
average fuel consumption from
the start of the new journey.
Instant consumption (for versions/
markets where provided)
This value shows the fuel
consumption. The value is
constantly updated. The display will
show “----”ifthecarisparked
with the engine running.Average speed
This value shows the car's average
speed based on the overall time
elapsed since the start of the new
journey.
Trip time
Time elapsed since the start of the
new journey.
IMPORTANT If there is no
information, the Trip computer
displays "----" in place of the value.
When normal operating conditions
are restored, the counting of the
various values is resumed, without
either zeroing the values displayed
prior to the problem, or starting a
new mission.
TRIP control button
The TRIP button is located on the
right stalk fig. 151. With the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON, this button
allows you to view the previously
described values and also zero
them to begin a new journey:
❒brief press to access the various
values displays;
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberINJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON the warning light switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The operation of warning light
may be checked by
the traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the
laws and regulations of the country where you are
driving.23)
If the warning light stays on or switches on when driving,
it means that the injection system is not working
properly; in particular, if the warning light comes on
constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the supply/
ignition system that could cause excessive exhaust
emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor
driveability and high fuel consumption.
On some versions, the display shows the dedicated
message.
The warning light switches off if the malfunction
disappears, but it is still stored by the system.Under these conditions, you may continue
travelling at a moderate speed without
demanding excessive effort from the
engine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on constantly may cause
damage.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberABS FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning light
switches on but should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault.
In this case the braking system will work as normal, but
without the extra performance offered by the ABS.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive carefully and contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberFUEL RESERVE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning light
switches on but should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on when there are about
10-12 litres of fuel (for versions with tank capacity
90-120 l) or 10 l (for versions with tank capacity 60 l)
remaining in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink to indicate
a system fault. If this is the case, go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberVEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON the warning
light will flash only once and then switch off.
When the warning light comes on constantly, with
key at MAR-ON, this indicates:
❒a potential failure (refer to "The Fiat CODE
system" in the chapter "Knowing your vehicle").
❒a possible break-in attempt with an alarm; in this
case the warning light switches off after
approximately 10 seconds.
If, with the engine running, the
warning light
flashes, it means that the vehicle is not protected
by the engine immobiliser device.Contact a Fiat Dealership to have all the keys
stored in the memory.
amberREAR FOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(Versions with multifunction display)
The warning light turns on in the following
circumstances:
❒If the fuel inertia cut-off switch is activated
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberTPMS
TPMS failure
The warning light switches on 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.
IMPORTANT
23) If, when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, 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.
24) 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.
25) During regeneration, the fan may be activated.
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What it means What to do
FUEL CUT-OFF DEVICE INERTIA SWITCH
TRIPPED
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
This symbol on the display switches on when the
fuel cut-off device inertia switch has tripped.For the fuel cut-off inertia switch reactivation
procedure, refer to the "Electrical power supply
and fuel cut-off switch" section in the "Knowing
your vehicle" chapter. If it is still not possible to
restore the fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on together with a
dedicated message to indicate a failure of the
parking sensors.
DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM FAILURE
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on in the display with the
two direction warning lights
andlighting up,
along with an acoustic signal and a dedicated
message.
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the display together
with a dedicated message to indicate a failure of
the Traffic Sign Recognition.
LIMITED RANGE
The display shows a dedicated message to warn
the driver that the vehicle's range is less than 50
km.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the
vehicle: seeing how you can exploit
all of its potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in
any situation, so that it can be a
welcome companion, with our
comfort and our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE .................180
PARKING ........................................181
USING THE GEARBOX ...................183
LOADING ADVICE...........................184
SAVING FUEL .................................185
TOWING TRAILERS ........................187
SNOW TYRES ................................195
SNOW CHAINS...............................195
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY .....................................196
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