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SECURING YOUR LOAD
To make it easier to secure your load,
there are hooks (in various quantities
depending on the trim) fixed to the floor
fig. 91 - fig. 92.
WARNING
35)If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. However, the risks of fire in the case
of collision increase anyway.
36)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the boot, see the “Technical
specifications” chapter. Also make sure
that the objects you place in the boot have
been properly secured, to avoid them
from being thrown forward consequent to
sudden braking and injuring your
passengers.
37)If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. Anyway, by doing so, you increase
the risk of fire in the event of an accident
with your vehicle.
38)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the boot (see the "Technical
specifications" chapter). Also make sure
that the objects you place in the boot have
been properly secured, to avoid them
from being thrown forward consequent to
sudden braking and injuring your
passengers.
39)You must not use the folded rear seat
to carry luggage. The load could be thrown
forward into the backrest of the front
seats, seriously injuring the occupants.40)Make sure that the objects are
positioned carefully and fixed to the hooks
on the floor to prevent them being flung
forwards in the event of sharp braking and
causing injury to the passengers.
WARNING
7)To close the tailgate use handle B fig.
81. Do not try to close the tailgate by
pressing on the side shock absorbers C
fig. 81. Also be careful not to knock the
side shock absorbers when you load the
boot, to avoid damaging them.
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WARNING
41)Never travel with the glove
compartment open: it could injure the
passenger in the event of a crash.
42)The cigar lighter becomes very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure that
children don't touch it: risk of fire and/or
burning.
43)Do not use the ashtray as a waste
paper basket: it may catch fire in contact
with cigarette stubs.
ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK
44) 45)
8) 9)
FASTENERS
The fasteners are located at points A, B
and C fig. 109.ROOF RAILS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the vehicle has
two longitudinal bars which, with the
addition of special accessories, can be
used to carry various objects (e.g.
skis, surfboards, etc.).
WARNING
44)Strictly adhere to the laws in force
concerning maximum clearance.
45)Check that the attachment fixing
screws are tight after a few kilometres.
WARNING
8)Evenly distribute the load and take into
account, when driving, the increased
responsiveness of the vehicle to side wind.
9)Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see chapter “Technical
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RADIO
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the operation of the radio with
CD/MP3 player (for versions/markets
where provided), read the Supplement
attached to this Owner's Handbook.
WIRING FOR
LIGHTWEIGHT SYSTEM
The system consists of:
radio supply leads;
front speaker cables (on door
mirrors trims);
front door panel speaker cables;
rear speaker cables (on the side of
the parcel shelf) (for versions/markets,
where provided);
radio housing;
aerial lead:
aerial.
WIRING FOR
HEAVYWEIGHT SYSTEM
The system consists of:
radio supply leads;
rear speaker cables (on the side of
the parcel shelf) (for versions/markets,
where provided);
no. 2 tweeters on door mirror trims;
no. 2 midwoofers on front door
lower part;
no. 2 rear speakers (on the side of
the parcel shelf) (for versions/markets,
where provided);
radio housing;
aerial lead:
aerial.
SOUND SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
The sound system must be installed in
the space occupied by the centre glove
compartment where you will find the
wiring. Press tabs A to remove the
compartment fig. 111.
46)
WARNING
46)For connection to the existing devices
supplied in the vehicle contact a Fiat
Dealership to prevent any problems that
could impair vehicle safety.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for
reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:
three-way catalytic converter
(catalytic converter);
oxygen sensors;
evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run,
even for a test, with one or more spark
plugs disconnected.
The following devices are used for
reducing diesel fuel engine emissions:
oxidising catalytic converter;
exhaust gas recirculation system
(EGR);
particulate filter (DPF) (for versions/
markets, where provided).
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a
mechanical filter, integral with the
exhaust system, that physically traps
carbon particles present in the exhaust
gases of diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter has been
adopted to eliminate almost all carbon
particles in compliance with current /
future legal regulations.
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During normal use of the vehicle, the
Powertrain Control Module records
a set of data (travel time, type of route,
temperatures reached etc.) and
calculates how much particulate has
been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps
particulate, it should be regenerated
(cleaned) at regular intervals by burning
carbon particles. The regeneration
procedure is controlled automatically by
the Powertrain Control Module
according to the filter conditions and
vehicle usage conditions.
During regeneration, the following may
occur: a limited increase in the engine
speed, activation of the fan, a limited
increase in fumes and high
temperatures at the exhaust.
These are not faults; they do not impair
vehicle performance or damage the
environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed,
refer to paragraph "Warning lights
and messages".
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 68
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 70
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 73
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 80
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 82
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 83
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 83
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 84
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 84
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 85
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 85
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 86
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 87
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 87
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................. 87
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 88
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 89
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 90
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 90
- GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............ 91
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 91
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 92
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 92
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 92
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 93
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 94
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............ 94- TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ....................................... 95
- TPMS ............................................... 95
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............ 96
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE ...... 96
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 97
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 97
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 97
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 97
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 98
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 98
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 98
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS.
Versions with digital display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – C. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating
warning light – D. Rev counter – E. Digital display
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Versions with multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – C. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating
warning light – D. Rev counter – E. Multifunction display
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SPEEDOMETER
This shows the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling.
REV COUNTER
The rev counter shows the engine rpm.
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.
When the engine is idling, the rev
counter may indicate a gradual or
sudden increase of the speed.
This behaviour is standard as it takes
place during the activation of the
climate control system or the fan. It
should not be considered as a fault. In
such cases, a slight increase in engine
idle speed helps to sustain the battery
charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
E tank empty.
F tank full (see the instructions provided
in the “Vehicle refuelling” paragraph).
The warning light on the gauge comes
on to indicate that approximately 8-10
litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel supply could
damage the catalytic converter.IMPORTANT The needle will point to E
and warning light A will flash to indicate
a fault in the system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
This shows the temperature of the
engine coolant fluid and starts working
when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50°C.
In normal usage, the needle should
hover around the middle of the scale.
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light on the gauge may
light up (and a message on the
multifunction display may appear on
certain versions) to indicate that the
coolant fluid temperature is too high; in
this case, stop the engine and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
10)
WARNING
10)If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
STANDARD SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 114 can
display the following information:
AHeadlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on).
BMilometer (distance covered in km or
miles).
CTime (always displayed, even with the
key extracted and the front doors
closed).
DStart&Stop function indication (for
versions/markets, where provided).
EGear Shift Indication (for versions/
markets, where provided).
NoteWith key removed (when opening
at least one of the front doors) the
display turns on and shows the time
and distance covered for a few
seconds.
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