Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
Fuel cut-off system failure
Park sensor failure.
Start&Stop system failureContact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
the fault fixed.
The warning light turns on and flashes to indicate a failure
of the
warning light. In this case, thewarning light
may not indicate a fault in the restraint systems.Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked immediately.
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panelWhat it means What to do
amberDPF (PARTICULATE FILTER) CLEANING UNDERWAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on constantly to inform the
driver that the DPF system needs to eliminate the trapped
pollutants (particulate) through the regeneration process.
A dedicated message will appear on the display when the
warning light switches on (for versions/markets, where
provided).The warning light does not come on during every DPF
regeneration, but only when driving conditions require
that the driver is notified. The warning light will switch
off if the vehicle remains in motion until regeneration
has been completed. On average, the process lasts
15 minutes.
The best conditions to complete the regeneration
process are reached by driving the vehicle constantly
at 60 km/h with engine speed above 2000 rpm. When
this warning light comes on, it does not indicate a
vehicle failure and it should not therefore be taken to a
workshop.
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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.
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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.
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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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panelWhat it means What to do
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.
WARNING
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.
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.
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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.
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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).
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.
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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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panelWhat it means What to do
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam
headlights are turned on.
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The vehicle has the following active
safety systems:
ABS;
EBD system;
Brake Assist system;
ESC system;
ASR system;
Hill Holder system;
MSR system;
For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.
ABS SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or more
wheels from locking and 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.
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FAULT INDICATIONS
ABS fault
ABS failure is indicated by the
warning light on the instrument
panel coming on (together with the
appropriate message on the
multifunction display on some versions)
(see “Warning lights and messages”).
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
ABS failure is indicated by the
and
warning lights on the instrument
panel coming on (together with the
appropriate message on the
multifunction display on some versions)
(see “Warning lights and messages”).
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.
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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.
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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.
During this release stage, the typical
brake disengagement noise indicating
that the vehicle is going to move
imminently will be heard.
Fault indications
Any system fault is indicated by the
turning on of the
warning light on
the instrument panel with digital display
and the
warning light on the
instrument panel with multifunction
display (for versions/markets where
provided) (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake, therefore do not
leave the vehicle without activating the
handbrake, switching off the engine
and engaging first gear.
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ASR SYSTEM (Antislip
Regulator)
This is a traction control system that
cuts in automatically every time one or
both drive wheels slip.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
if the slipping only involves one
of the drive wheels, it intervenes
automatically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
The action of the ASR system is
particularly helpful in the following
circumstances:
slipping of the inner wheel on bends
due to dynamic variations in the load
or excessive acceleration;
excessive power transmitted to the
wheels, also in relation to road surface
conditions;
acceleration on slippery, snowy or
icy road surfaces;
in the case of loss of grip on a wet
surface (aquaplaning).
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