VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS /
ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
personnel will check whether the vehicles's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or whether it needs to
be integrated with a more powerful battery.
IMPORTANT Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheels or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the vehicle and available as after-sales must carry the following label
.
Fiat authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a workmanlike
fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices are fitted that involve modifications to the
features of the vehicle. This may also cause lapse of the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change or either directly or
indirectly related to it.
Fiat shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by Fiat and/or
not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitters (car phones, CB radios etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a separate aerial is mounted
externally.
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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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redLOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the digital warning light switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The warning light switches on constantly together with the message in the display
when the system detects that the engine oil pressure is insufficient.
12)
ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(MultiJet versions with DPF only)
The warning light starts to flash together with a message on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) when the system detects that the engine oil
has deteriorated.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that the vehicle is faulty, but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary to change the engine oil as a result of
regular vehicle use. If the oil is not changed, when a second deterioration
threshold is reached, the
warning light also switches on in the instrument
panel and the engine operation is limited to 3000 rpm.
If the oil is still not changed, when a third deterioration threshold is reached, the
engine is limited to 1500 rpm to avoid damage.Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
50) 51)
Remember that the
deterioration of the engine oil
is accelerated by:
– mainly town use of the
vehicle which makes the DPF
regeneration process more
frequent
– use of the vehicle for short
trips, preventing the engine
from reaching operating
temperature
– repeated interruption of the
regeneration process,
signalled by the DPF warning
light coming on.
redLOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
When turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light turns on but it should go
off after a few seconds.
This warning light appears on the panel when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum recommended value.
On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.Restore the correct engine oil
level (see “Checking fluid
levels” in the "Servicing and
maintenance" section).
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redINCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
On certain versions, the warning light turns on when one or more doors or the
boot are not properly closed.
A buzzer will sound when doors/tailgate are open and the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
48)If thewarning light does not switch on when the key is turned to MAR or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on the
display), there may be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident
or, in a lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked
immediately.
49)Failure of the
warning light is indicated by thewarning light coming on. 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.
50)Deteriorated engine oil must be replaced as soon as possible after the
warning light comes on, and never more than 500 km after it
first switches on. Failure to observe the above indications may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. Remember
that when this warning light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine
oil.
51)If the
warning light flashes when driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberVEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE - FIAT CODE
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light will flash
only once and then switch off.
If, with the ignition key at MAR, the warning light stays on
permanently, this indicates a possible failure (see “Fiat
Code system” in the “Know your vehicle” chapter);
If, with the engine running, thewarning 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
The warning light turns on in the following circumstances:
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
Lights failure (rear fog, direction indicator, reverse,
number plate, side, daytime running)The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break
in the electrical connection.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
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).
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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warn anybody nearby that the
vehicle is about to be lifted. They must
stay clear and not touch the vehicle
until it is back on the ground.
introduce the handle in the hole on
the nut and the plastic clip, then
operate the jack and raise the vehicle,
until the wheel is a few centimetres
off the ground. When turning the crank,
ensure that it rotates freely in order to
avoid grazing your hands against the
ground. The moving components of the
jack (screws and joints) can also cause
injuries: avoid touching them. If you
become soiled with the lubricating
grease, clean it off thoroughly;
fully loosen the fixing bolts and
remove the wheel;
make sure the contact surfaces
between spare wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
fit the standard wheel by inserting
the first bolt B fig. 192 two threads into
the hole closest to the inflation valve
A;
fit the hubcap, making sure that the
symbol
aligns with the inflation
valve, and then insert the other three
bolts.
tighten the bolts using the spanner
provided;
turn the jack handle to lower the
vehicle, and remove the jack;
use the wrench provided to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one,
as per the numerical sequence
illustrated in fig. 193.
At the end of the operation
fix bracket A fig. 194 to the wheel
after passing it through the hole, insert
the threaded pin into one of the bolt
holes and secure by tightening knob B;
190F0V0155
191F0V0156
192F0V0157
193F0V0158
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (***)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
(***) If the vehicle annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months.
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