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The diesel particulate filter has been
adopted to eliminate almost all carbon
particles in compliance with current /
future legal regulations.
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 ........... 72
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 75
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 78
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 85
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 87
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 88
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 88
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 89
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 89
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 90
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 91
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 91
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 92
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 92
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................. 93
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 93
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 94
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 95
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 95
- GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............ 96
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 96
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 97
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 97
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 97
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 98
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 99
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............ 99
- TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ....................................... 100- TPMS ............................................... 100
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............ 101
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE ...... 101
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 102
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 102
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 103
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 103
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 103
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 103
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 104
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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)
IMPORTANT
10) If the needle for the engine
coolant temperature reaches the
red area, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip computer is used to display
information on vehicle operation
when the ignition key is turned to
MAR. 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" can be used to display the
values relating to:
❒External temperature
❒Range
❒Distance travelled A
❒Average consumption A
❒Instant consumption
❒Average speed A
❒Trip time A (driving time)
❒Reset Trip A
"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)
❒Trip B reset
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Values displayed
External 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 is lower than 50 km (or
corresponding figure in mi)
❒vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long timeIMPORTANT 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 travelled
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 "----"ifthevehicle is
parked with the engine running.
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EOBD SYSTEM
47)
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis
of emission-related components on
the vehicle to be made. It also alerts the
driver, by turning on warning light
in the instrument panel (together
with the relevant message in the display
on some versions), when these
components are no longer in peak
condition (see "Warning lights and
messages" section).
The goal of the system is to:
❒monitor the efficiency of the system;
❒indicate an increase in emissions
due to vehicle malfunction;
❒indicate the need to replace
components which have
deteriorated.
The system also has a connector that
can be interfaced with appropriate
equipment, which makes it possible to
read the error codes stored in the
control unit together with a series of
specific parameters for engine
operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by
traffic control authorities.IMPORTANT After eliminating the
failure, to check the system completely,
Fiat Dealerships run a bench test and,
if necessary, road tests which may
also call for a long journey.
WARNING
47) If, when the ignition key is turned
to MAR, the
warning light
does not switch on, switches on
constantly or flashes when driving
(on certain versions together
with the message on the display),
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. The operation of
warning light may be checked
by the traffic police using specific
devices. Always comply with the
traffic regulations in force in the
country where you are driving.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
red
amber
amberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red),
(amber) and(amber) warning lights (for
versions/markets, where provided), with the
engine on, indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this
case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system inspected immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a
fault in the airbag system.
On some versions, the display shows the
dedicated message.
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