2016 FIAT FULLBACK clutch

Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range
selections. If you attempt to drive
forward with the steering wheel turned,
gear rattling may occur and the desired
range may not actually be selected.
When the transfer shift lever is shifted
between 2H and 4H while the vehicle is
stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator lamp does not switch to
illuminate or remain off while the
selection is in process. Drive slowly and
normally after confirming that the lamp
is switched.
Do not move the selector lever while
the 2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
is switched.
If the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp does not switch after a selection
has been made between 2H and 4H
with the vehicle moving, hold the
steering wheel in the straight ahead
position and slowly depress the
accelerator pedal several times.Shifting between 4H and 4L
Transfer
shift lever
positionIndicator lamp
2H
Drive mode
switching in
progress
4H
— Illuminate
— Remain off
The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp will go out momentarily during
shifting process from 4H to 4L or vice
versa, as the transfer shift lever passes
through the neutral position. Be sure to
operate the transfer shift lever until the
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
illuminates again.If, after a selection between 4H and 4L
has been made, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp remains off
and the desired range is not actually
selected, return the transfer shift lever
to its previous position. Place the
steering wheel in the straight ahead
position, drive the vehicle forward, and
release the accelerator pedal. Next,
hold down the clutch pedal make the
range selection again.
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To shift from ToProcedure
Vehicles with manual transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission
2H 4HThe drive mode-selector can be operated while the
vehicle is either moving or stationary. When the
vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift lever to
the “N” (Neutral) position before operating the drive
mode-selector. When the vehicle is moving, and
only while it can be steered straight ahead, release
the accelerator pedal before operating the drive
mode-selector.The drive mode-selector can be operated while the
vehicle is either moving or stationary. When the
vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector lever to
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before operating the
drive mode-selector. When the vehicle is moving,
and only while it can be steered straight ahead,
shift the selector lever to the “D” (DRIVE) position,
and release the accelerator pedal before operating
the drive mode-selector. 4H 2H
4H 4L
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the
floor and operate the drive mode-selector. Keep
depressing the clutch pedal while 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp continues to blink.Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, and operate the drive
mode-selector. If operation is made with the
selector lever placed in any other position than “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, a gear noise may be
generated, with a possible failure to shift into a
proper gear. 4L 4H
Shifting of setting of the drive mode-selector between “2H” and “4H” should only be done at speeds below 100 km/h.
During driving, never attempt to shift from “4H” to “4L”.
When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold weather while the vehicle is in motion, the transfer gear may make some noise. In cold
weather, try to shift the gear while the vehicle is stopped.
When shifting between “4H” and “4L”, the transfer gear may make some noise.
When the drive mode-selector is set between “2H” and “4H” while the vehicle is stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp blinks while the selection is in process. Drive slowly and normally after confirming that the lamp is illuminated. Refer to
“2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp and low-range indicator lamp”.
When the drive mode-selector is set between “2H” and “4H” while the cruise control is activated, the transfer gear may make
some noise.
When the drive mode-selector is set between“4H” and “4L” in cold weather, its selection may not complete. Return the drive
mode-selector to its previous position. After the engine is warmed up, make the range selection again.
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“4H” <-> “4L”
Selector
positionIndicator lamp
4H
and
and
and
Drive
mode
switching
in
progress
4L
— Blink
— Illuminate
— Remain off
The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp will blink during shifting process
from “4H” to “4L” or vice versa, as the
transfer passes through the neutral
position. Be sure to operate the drivemode-selector until the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp illuminates
again.
When parking, apply the parking brake
before stopping the engine and make
sure that the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator and the low range lamp are
not blinking during shifting process
between “4H” <–> “4L”. Otherwise, the
vehicle could unexpectedly move even
if the automatic transmission is in the
“P” (PARK) position.
If, after a “4H” <–> “4L” selection has
been made, the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator continues blinking and the
desired range is not actually selected,
return the drive mode selector to its
previous position. Place the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position,
drive the vehicle forward, and release
the accelerator pedal. Next, hold down
the clutch pedal (with manual
transmission) or place the selector lever
in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with
automatic transmission) and make the
range selection again.
If the low range lamp blinks when you
attempt to make a “4H” <–> “4L”
selection, a “4H” <–> “4L” selection
cannot be made. Stop the vehicle and
release the accelerator pedal. Next,
hold down the clutch pedal (with
manual transmission) or place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)position (with automatic transmission)
and make the range selection again.
The active stability control function is
suspended while “4L” is selected
indicator lamp is illuminated while
these functions are suspended. It does
not indicate a problem. When “2H” or
“4H” is selected, this lamp goes out
and function again. Refer to “ASTC
indicator lamp, ASTC OFF indicator
lamp”.
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WARNING
206)The “4L” range gives maximum
torque for low-speed driving on steep
slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other
difficult surfaces. On vehicles with
automatic transmission, do not exceed
speeds of approximately 70 km/h in “4L”
range.
207)Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H”
or “4L” on dry paved roads and highways.
Doing so may result in excessive tyre wear,
increased fuel consumption, and possible
noise generation. It may also increase the
differential oil temperature, which may
damage the drive system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
resulting in oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious problems. On dry paved
roads and highways, drive the vehicle in
“2H” only.
208)Do not operate the drive
mode-selector while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on snow or ice.
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Switching between 4HL and 4LLc
Drive mode
selector positionIndicator lamp
4HLc
Drive mode
switching in
progress
and
4LLcand
Blink
Illuminate
Remain off
When the drive mode-selector is set
between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”, the
front wheel and/or centre differential
lock lamps blink while the selection is in
process. Take the following precautionswhen the indicator lamp is blinking.
Keep the steering wheel in the
straight ahead position while making
range selections. If you attempt to drive
forward with the steering wheel turned,
gear rattling or shock may occur and
the desired range may not actually be
selected.
When the drive mode-selector is set
between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”, while
the vehicle is stopped, the front wheel
and/or centre differential lock lamps
blink while the selection is in process.
Drive slowly and normally after
confirming that the lamp is switched.
If the front wheel and/or centre
differential lock lamps blinking after a
“2H” <-> “4H” <-> “4HLc” selection
has been made with the vehicle
moving, hold the steering wheel in the
straight ahead position and slowly
depress the accelerator pedal several
times.
The front and the rear wheel lamps will
blink during shifting process from
“4HLc” to “4LLc” or vice versa, as the
transfer passes through the neutral
position. Be sure to operate the drive
mode-selector until the front and the
rear wheel lamps illuminate again.
When parking, apply the parking brake
before stopping the engine and make
sure that the front and the rear wheel
lamps and the low range lamp are not
blinking during shifting processbetween “4HLc” <-> “4LLc”.
Otherwise, the vehicle could
unexpectedly move even if the
automatic transmission is in the “P”
(PARK) position
If, after a “4HLc” <-> “4LLc” selection
has been made, front and the rear
wheel lamps continue blinking and the
desired range is not actually selected,
return the drive modeselector to its
previous position. Place the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position,
drive the vehicle forward, and release
the accelerator pedal. Next, hold down
the clutch pedal (with manual
transmission) or place the selector lever
in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with
automatic transmission) and make the
range selection again.
If the low range lamp blinks when you
attempt to make a “4HLc” <-> “4LLc”
selection, a “4HLc” <-> “4LLc”
selection cannot be made. Stop the
vehicle and release the accelerator
pedal. Next, hold down the clutch pedal
(with manual transmission) or place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (with automatic transmission)
and make the range selection again.
The active stability control function is
suspended while “4LLc” is selected
indicator lamp is illuminated while
these functions are suspended. It does
not indicate a problem. When “2H” or
“4H” or “4HLc” is selected, this lamp
goes out and function again. Refer to
“ASTC indicator lamp, ASTC OFF
indicator lamp”.
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Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or
“4L” position (Easy select 4WD), “4HLc”
or “4LLc” position (Super select 4WD II)
and then gradually depress the
accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Keep the pressure on the accelerator
pedal as constant as possible, and
drive at low speed.
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Avoid sudden braking, acceleration,
and turning; such operations could
result in the vehicle becoming stuck.
If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy
or muddy roads, it can often be moved
a rocking motion. Move the selector
lever rhythmically between the “D”
(DRIVE) and “R” (REVERSE) position
(with manual transmission, between 1st
and Reverse), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
It is recommended to start the vehicle
with parking brake partially, but not
completely, applied by slightly pulling
the parking brake lever. After the vehicle
has become free, do not forget to
release the parking brake.
If it is necessary to drive in extremely
muddy conditions, the use of tyre
chains is recommended. Because the
extent of muddy conditions is difficult to
judge and the vehicle could become
bogged down very deeply, operationshould be at a low speed. If possible,
get out of the vehicle and check the
conditions ahead before proceeding.
Driving over roads in coastal areas or
roads on which anti-skid preparations
have been spread can cause rust on
the vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly
as soon as possible after such use.
Climbing sharp grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4L”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super select 4WD II) to
maximize the engine torque.
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Choose as smooth a slope as possible
with few stones or other obstacles.
Before attempting to drive up the slope,
walk up it to confirm that the vehicle
can handle the grade.Descending sharp grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4L”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super select 4WD II), use the
engine brake (downshifting) and
descend slowly.
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When descending a sharp grade, if the
brakes are applied suddenly because of
an obstacle encountered, control of the
vehicle could be lost. Before
descending the slope, walk down it and
confirm the path.
Before descending a grade, it is
necessary to choose the appropriate
gear. Avoid changing gears or
depressing the clutch while descending
the grade.
Fiat. is not responsible to the operator
for any damage or injury caused or
liability incurred by the improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All
techniques of vehicle operation
described herein depend on the skill
and experience of the operator and
other participating parties and any
deviation from the recommended
operation instructions above is at their
own risk.
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Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicles
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Clutch operation
Quick or slight clutch engagement
made while the engine is running at
high speed will cause damage to the
clutch and transmission because the
tractive force is very great. Operate the
pedal slowly and positively.Limited-slip differential
A limited-slip differential is applied for
the rear wheel differential only. The
features of this limited-slip differential
are described below:
Just as with a conventional differential,
the wheel on one side is allowed to turn
at a different speed from the wheel on
the other side when the vehicle is
cornering. The difference between the
limited-slip differential and a
conventional differential is that if the
wheel on one side of the vehicle loses
traction, a greater amount of torque is
applied to the wheel on the other side
to improve traction.
Even if there is a difference in the
amount of traction the wheels can get,
if both of them are spinning, the
limited-slip differential will not be
effective.
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IMPORTANT
119)Always use tyres of the same size,
same type, and same brand which have no
wear differences. Using the tyres which
differ in size, type, brands or the degree of
wear or the inappropriate tyre inflation
pressure, will increase the differential oil
temperature and may be impossible to shift
the transfer, resulting in possible damage to
the driving system. Further, the drive train
will be subjected to excessive loading,
possibly leading to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.
120)Be sure to set the drive mode-selector
to “2H” position and transport the vehicle
with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type
C or D) as illustrated. Never try to tow with
the drive mode-selector in “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4H”, “4HLc” or
“4LLc” position (Super select 4WD II) and
with the front or rear wheels on the ground
(Type A or B) as illustrated. This could result
in damage to the drivetrain, or unstable
towing. If you cannot set the drive
mode-selector to “2H” position or the
transmission is malfunctioning or damaged,
transport the vehicle with all the wheels on
a carriage (Type C or D) as illustrated.
121)Never start the engine while one of the
rear wheels is jacked up and the other in
contact with the ground; doing so may
cause the vehicle to jump forward.
122)When attempting to extract the
vehicle from snow, mud, etc., and the
engine is run continuously at high speed,
the limited-slip differential will be adversely
affected.
B
C
D
A
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STARTING AND DRIVING

The set speed driving is deactivated
automatically in any of the following
ways.
When you depress the clutch pedal
(on vehicles with M/T).
When your speed slows to about
15 km/h or more below the set speed
because of a hill, etc.
When your speed slows to about
40 km/h or less.
When the active stability & traction
control (ASTC) starts operating. Refer to
“Active stability & traction control
(ASTC)”.
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Also, the set speed driving may be
deactivated as follow:
When the engine speed rises and
approaches the tachometer’s red zone
(the red-coloured part of the
tachometer dial).
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To resume the set speed
If the set speed driving is deactivated
by the condition described in “To
deactivate”, you can resume the
previously set speed by push up the
RES + switch (C) while driving at a
speed of about 40 km/h or higher.Under either of the following conditions,
however, using the switch does not
allow you to resume the previously set
speed. In these situations, repeat the
speed setting procedure:
The CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch is pressed.
The ignition switch is turned OFF or
the operation mode is put in OFF.
Indicator lamp go off.
IMPORTANT
124)When you do not wish to drive at a
set speed, turn off the cruise control for
safety.
125)On vehicles with M/T, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position
while driving at a set speed without
depressing the clutch pedal. The engine will
run too fast and might be damaged.126)Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions will not allow you to stay at the
same speed, such as in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered,
wet, slippery, on a steep downhill slope.
127)When the set speed driving is
deactivated automatically in any situation
other than those listed above, there may be
a system malfunction. Press the CRUISE
CONTROL ON/OFF switch to turn off the
cruise control and have your vehicle
inspected by a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
227)On vehicles equipped with A/T,
although the set speed driving will be
deactivated when shifting to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, never move the
selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while driving. You would have no
engine braking and could cause a serious
accident.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.......224
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN . .225
PERIODIC CHECKS..........240
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE.....240
CHECKING LEVELS..........241
CATALYTIC CONVERTER.......245
ENGINE OIL...............245
ENGINE COOLANT...........247
WASHER FLUID.............249
BRAKE FLUID..............249
CLUTCH FLUID.............250
POWER STEERING FLUID......251
BATTERY.................252
WIPER BLADE RUBBER
REPLACEMENT.............254
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......255
VEHICLE CARE PRECAUTIONS. . .255
CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF
YOUR VEHICLE.............256
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF
YOUR VEHICLE.............257
TYRES...................260
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