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RUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a
guideline to aid long life as well as future economy and performance.
Do not race the engine at high speeds.
Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below. Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
Do not exceed loading limits.
Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T
2WD Models
Shift point Speed limit
Petrol powered
vehiclesDiesel powered vehicles
4N15 4D56 Without intercooler 4D56 With intercooler
1st gear 25 km/h 20 km/h 20 km/h 20 km/h
2nd gear 50 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h
3rd gear 75 km/h 65 km/h 65 km/h 65 km/h
4th gear 105 km/h 95 km/h 90 km/h 95 km/h
5th gear 125 km/h 120 km/h 105 km/h 120 km/h
6th gear — 145 km/h — —
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4WD Models
Shift pointSpeed limitPetrol powered vehicles
2H, 4H 4L
1st gear 25 km/h 10 km/h
2nd gear 50 km/h 25 km/h
3rd gear 80 km/h 40 km/h
4th gear 105 km/h 55 km/h
5th gear 125 km/h 65 km/h
6th gear — —
Shift pointSpeed limitDiesel powered vehicles
4N15 4D56 without intecooler 4D56 with intecooler
2H, 4H 4L 2H, 4H 4L 2H, 4H 4L
1st gear 20 km/h 5 km/h 20 km/h 10 km/h 20 km/h 10 km/h
2nd gear 40 km/h 15 km/h 40 km/h 20 km/h 40 km/h 20 km/h
3rd gear 65 km/h 25 km/h 65 km/h 30 km/h 65 km/h 35 km/h
4th gear 95 km/h 35 km/h 85 km/h 45 km/h 100 km/h 50 km/h
5th gear 120 km/h 45 km/h 100 km/h 50 km/h 125 km/h 65 km/h
6th gear 145 km/h 55 km/h — — — —
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Vehicles with A/T
Shift pointSpeed limit
4D56
2WDVehicles with Easy select 4WD Vehicles with Super select 4WD II
2H, 4H 4L 2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
1st gear 25 km/h 25 km/h 10 km/h 25 km/h 10 km/h
2nd gear 45 km/h 45 km/h 15 km/h 45 km/h 15 km/h
3rd gear 70 km/h 70 km/h 25 km/h 70 km/h 25 km/h
4th gear 95 km/h 95 km/h 35 km/h 95 km/h 35 km/h
5th gear 135 km/h 135 km/h 50 km/h 135 km/h 50 km/h
Shift pointSpeed limit
4N15
Vehicles with Easy select 4WD Vehicles with Super select 4WD II
2H, 4H 4L 2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
1st gear 20 km/h 5 km/h 20 km/h 5 km/h
2nd gear 40 km/h 15 km/h 40 km/h 15 km/h
3rd gear 60 km/h 20 km/h 60 km/h 20 km/h
4th gear 85 km/h 30 km/h 85 km/h 30 km/h
5th gear 120 km/h 45 km/h 120 km/h 45 km/h
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IMPORTANT
75)On 4WD vehicles, the “4L” (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc” (Super select 4WD II) range gives maximum torque for low-speed driving on steep
slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces. On vehicles with A/T, do not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h in “4L”
(Easy select 4WD), “4LLc” (Super select 4WD II) range.
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PARKING BRAKE
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a
complete stop, fully apply the parking
brake sufficiently to hold the vehicle.
To apply
Firmly depress and hold the brake
pedal, then pull the lever up (A) without
pushing the button at the end of hand
grip.
76)
NOTE Apply sufficient force to the
parking brake lever to hold the vehicle
stationary after the foot brake is
released.
NOTE If the parking brake does not
hold the vehicle stationary after the foot
brake is released, have your vehicle
checked immediately.To release
Firmly depress and hold the brake
pedal, then pull the lever up slightly (A).
Push the button at the end of hand grip
(B).
Lower the lever fully (C).
77) 78)
NOTE To prevent the parking brake
from being released unintentionally, the
lever must be pulled up slightly before it
can be pushed down. Simply pressing
the button does not enable the lever to
be pushed down.
IMPORTANT
76)When you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to bring
the vehicle to a complete stop before
pulling the parking brake lever. Pulling the
parking brake lever with the vehicle moving
could make the rear wheels lock up,
thereby making the vehicle unstable. It
could also make the parking brake
malfunction.
77)Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off. If a vehicle is driven without
releasing the parking brake, the brake will
be overheated, resulting in ineffective
braking and possible brake failure.
78)If the brake warning lamp does not
extinguish when the parking brake is fully
released, the brake system may be an
abnormal. Have your vehicle checked
immediately. For details, refer to “Brake
warning lamp”.
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PARKING
To park the vehicle, fully engage the
parking brake, and then move the
gearshift lever to 1st or “R” (Reverse)
position for vehicles equipped with M/T,
or set the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position for vehicles equipped with A/T.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling,
follow these procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb
and move the vehicle forward until the
kerb side wheel gently touches the
kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply
the parking brake and place the
gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, apply
the parking brake and place the
selector lever into the “P” (PARK)
position. If necessary, apply chocks to
wheels.
Parking on a uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the
kerb and move the vehicle back until
the kerb side wheel gently touches the
kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply
the parking brake and place the
gearshift lever into the 1st position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, apply
the parking brake and place theselector lever into the “P” (PARK)
position. If necessary, apply chocks to
wheels.
If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be
sure to apply the parking brake before
moving selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position. If you move selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position before applying
the parking brake, it may be difficult to
disengage selector lever from the “P”
(PARK) position when next you drive the
vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force the selector lever to move from
the “P” (PARK) position.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while
you take a short sleep/rest. Also, never
leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well
lit area.
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WARNING
201)Leaving the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (with M/T) or the selector
lever (with A/T) or the accumulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger
compartment.202)Do not park your vehicle in areas
where combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
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STARTING AND
STOPPING THE
ENGINE
Tips for starting
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously longer than 10 seconds;
doing so could run down the battery. If
the engine does not start, turn the
ignition switch back to “LOCK”, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying
repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
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For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
The operation mode can be in any
mode to start the engine.
The starter motor will be turning for up
to approximately 15 seconds if the
engine switch is released at once.
Pressing the engine switch again while
the starter motor is still turning will stop
the starter motor. The starter motor will
be turning for up to approximately
30 seconds while the engine switch is
pressed. If the engine does not start,
wait for a while and then attempt to
start the engine again. Trying repeatedly
with the starter motor still turning will
damage the starter mechanism.
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Starting the engine (petrol-powered
vehicles)
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
Your vehicles equipped with an
electronically controlled fuel injection
system. When starting the engine, do
not depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting procedure is as follows:
Insert the ignition key and fasten the
seat belt.
Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position.
After turning the ignition key to the
“ON” position, make certain that all
warning lamps are functioning properly
before starting the engine
Turn the ignition key to the “START”
position without depressing the
accelerator pedal, and release it when
the engine starts.A ticking noise may be heard after
starting the engine. This is not an
abnormal condition. The noise will
disappear after a short time of engine
running. If the ticking noise continues
after the engine is warmed up, have
your vehicle checked at a Fiat
Dealership.
Minor noises may be heard on engine
startup. These will disappear as the
engine warms up.
When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may
experience that the engine still does not
start.
Make sure that all electric devices,
such as lamps, air conditioning blower
and rear window demister, are turned
off.
While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the accelerator pedal halfway and
hold it there, then crank the engine.
Release the accelerator pedal,
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If the engine still will not start, the
engine could be flooded with too much
petrol. While depressing the clutch
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there, then crank
the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position and release the accelerator
pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then
crank the engine again for 5 to
6 seconds while depressing the clutch
pedal, but do not push the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition key if the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures. If the engine
still will not start, we recommend you to
have the vehicle checked.
To protect the engine, the high-speed
mode may not be selected while the
engine coolant temperature is low. In
such a case, the engine revolutions do
not rise to over 5,000 rpm even if the
accelerator pedal is depressed.For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
Your vehicles equipped with an
electronically controlled fuel injection
system. When starting the engine, do
not depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting procedure is as follows:
Fasten the seat belt.
Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
Press and hold the brake pedal
down firmly with your right foot.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position.
Press the engine switch.
Make certain that all warning lamps
are functioning properly.
When the engine is not started, it may
become hard to depress the brake
pedal and the vehicle may not be able
to detect the pedal operation. Therefore
the engine may not be started. In such
a case, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
A ticking noise may be heard after
starting the engine. This is not an
abnormal condition. The noise will
disappear after a short time of engine
running. If the ticking noise continues
after the engine is warmed up, have
your vehicle checked at a Fiat
Dealership.
Minor noises may be heard on engine
startup. These will disappear as the
engine warms up.When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may
experience that the engine still does not
start.
Make sure that all electric devices,
such as lamps, air conditioning blower
and rear window demister, are turned
off.
While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the accelerator pedal halfway and
hold it there, then crank the engine.
Release the accelerator pedal,
immediately after the engine starts.
If the engine still will not start, the
engine could be flooded with too much
petrol. While depressing the clutch
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there, then press
the engine switch to crank the engine. If
the engine does not start after 5 to
6 seconds, press the engine switch to
stop the engine, and release the
accelerator pedal. Put the operation
mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and
then press the engine switch to crank
the engine again while depressing the
brake pedal or the clutch pedal, but do
not push the accelerator pedal. If the
engine fails to start, repeat these
procedures. If the engine still will not
start, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.
To protect the engine, the high-speed
mode may not be selected while the
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