Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for
damage caused by the installation
of accessories either not supplied or
recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A.
and/or not installed in compliance with
the instructions provided.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle
mobile phones, CB radios, amateur
radio etc.) cannot be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is mounted
externally.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices
inside the passenger compartment
(without an external aerial) may cause
the electrical systems to malfunction.
This could compromise the safety
of the car in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for passengers' health.
In addition, transmission and reception
of these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As far as the use of EC-approved
mobile phones is concerned (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage
instructions provided by the mobile
phone manufacturer.PROVISION FOR FITTING
TELEPASS ON
REFLECTIVE
WINDSCREEN
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the vehicle is equipped with a
reflective windscreen, install the
Telepass in the appropriate area shown
in fig. 139 - fig. 140.
WARNING
91) Take care when fitting additional
spoilers, alloy wheels or non-
standard wheel hubs: they could
reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency
during sharp, repeated braking or
on long descents. Make sure
that nothing obstructs the pedal
stroke (mats, etc.)
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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
INSTRUMENTS ...............................116
DISPLAY ........................................122
TRIP COMPUTER ...........................131
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ....................................134
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 134
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 135
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 135
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 136
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 137
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 137
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 138
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 138
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE ............... 139
- POWER STEERING FAILURE ........... 139
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE ............................................. 139
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 141
-UREA INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
............................................................ 142
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 142
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 143
-GLOW PLUG PREHEATING / GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............ 143
-INDICATION OF DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL (UREA) ........... 144
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 144
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 144
- GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ..... 145
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 146
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 147-DRIVING ADVISOR ........................... 147
- TPMS ............................................... 148
- DIPPED HEADLIGHTS ..................... 149
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 149
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 149
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 150
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 150
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 150
-SPEED LIMITER ................................ 150
- AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 151
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 151
-"UP" FUNCTION ............................... 151
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ................ 152
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE .................... 152
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT ... 153
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................. 153
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 153
-SCHEDULED SERVICING ................. 153
-FUEL CUT-OFF DEVICE INERTIA
SWITCH TRIPPED .............................. 154
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............ 154
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 154
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE ............................................. 154
-LIMITED RANGE ............................... 154
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION .............. 155
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 155
-INDICATION OF DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL (UREA) ........... 156
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel
versions) ............................................. 156
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning light switches on together with (where the instrument panel permits) a specific message and/or acoustic signal.
These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures. Serious faults
are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redLOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light switches on when the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit.Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light turns on when travelling (on
certain versions together with the message on the
display) stop the vehicle immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the
handbrake is engaged.Release the handbrake, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGENERAL FAILURE INDICATION
(Versions with multifunction display)
The warning light turns on in the following
circumstances:
❒If the fuel inertia cut-off switch is activated
❒Light failure (rear fog lamps, direction
indicators, brake lights, number plate lights,
side lights, daytime lights, main beam
automatism, trailer direction indicators, trailer
side lights)The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
❒Airbag warning light failure (generic failure
warning light flashing)In this case, the warning light may not indicate
any faults with the restraint systems. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately
to have the system checked.
❒Rain sensor failure
❒Diesel filter sensor failure
❒Trailer connection failure
❒Audio system failure
❒Engine oil pressure sensor failure
❒Parking sensor failure
❒Water in diesel fuel filterContact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to
have the fault fixed.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
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.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberDRIVING ADVISOR
The two warning lights on indicate that the system has started
recognising the operating conditions.
When the system recognises the operating conditions, it becomes active,
i.e. it can assist the driver with visual and acoustic warnings. Therefore,
the warning lights switch off.
IMPORTANT If the operating conditions are no longer present, the
system is engaged but inactive, and therefore the two warning lights on
the panel switch on.
When the system is active, if the vehicle gets close to one of the side limit
lines or one of the two demarcation lines of the lane, the driver is warned
with an acoustic signal along with the direction warning light (right or left)
on the panel lighting up.
The system failure is indicated by the two direction warning lights
and
lighting up on the panel, along with an acoustic signal and a dedicated
message.
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Messages on display
What it means What to do
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on when a fault is detected
on one of the following lights:
❒direction indicators
❒rear fog lights
❒brake lights
❒side lights
❒daytime running lights
❒number plate lights
❒reversing lights
❒main beam automatism
❒trailer side lights
❒trailer direction indicators.The fault relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on when a fault is detected
in the brake lights.The fault 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
STARTING THE
ENGINE
The vehicle is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails to
start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Know your
vehicle”.
27) 28)
134)
PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the
warning lights
andon the
instrument panel will turn on;
❒wait for the warning lights
and
to switch off. The hotter the
engine is, the quicker this will
happen;
❒fully press the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV as soon
as warning light
switches off.
Waiting too long will waste the
heating work carried out by the glow
plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON
the
warning light remains lit, turn
the key to STOP and then back to
MAR-ON; if the warning light remains
lit, try with the other keys provided with
the car.
IMPORTANT Go to a Fiat Dealership
immediately if warning light
stays
on constantly on the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition
key in MAR-ON position when the
engine is stopped.
29)
WARMING UP THE
ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒do not demand full performance at
first. Wait until the engine coolant
temperature gauge starts moving.
30) 31)
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
32) 33)
IMPORTANT
27) It is advisable not to demand
maximum performance from
your vehicle (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessively intense
braking, etc.) during the initial
period of use.
28) When the engine is off, do not
leave the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON to prevent unnecessary
electrical consumption from
draining the battery.
29) If the
warning light flashes
for about 60 seconds after
starting or during prolonged
cranking, this indicates a fault in
the glow plug preheating system.
Use the vehicle normally if the
engine starts, but contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
30) Remember that the brake servo
and power steering are not
operational until the engine has
been started, so you need to apply
much more force than usual to
the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
31) Never start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter
and damage it beyond repair.
32) A quick burst on the accelerator
before turning off the engine
serves absolutely no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to
turbocharged engines.
33) In some cases, when the engine
switches off, the fan could
activate for max. 120 seconds.
WARNING
134) It is dangerous to run the
engine in enclosed areas. The
engine takes in oxygen and
releases carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the car is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, it is advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the key in the ignition as
this drains the battery. Always remove
the key when you leave the car.
135)
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located to the
left of the driver's seat fig. 172. Pull the
lever upwards to engage the handbrake
and ensure that the vehicle does not
move.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the
handbrake is engaged in such a way as
to ensure the stationing of the vehicle,
especially in the case of steep slopes
and full load.IMPORTANT If this is not the case,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
handbrake adjusted. If the lever travel
gets longer, contact a Fiat Dealership.
When the handbrake lever is engaged
and the ignition key is in MAR-ON
position, the instrument panel warning
light
will switch on.
Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
❒slightly lift the lever and press release
button A;
❒keep button A pressed and lower the
lever.
The
warning light in the instrument
panel will switch off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the vehicle
from moving accidentally.
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