2016 FIAT FULLBACK stop start

ECONOMICAL
DRIVING
For economical driving, there are some
technical requirements that have to be
met. The prerequisite for low fuel
consumption is a properly adjusted
engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical
operation, we recommend you to have
the vehicle checked at regular intervals
in accordance with the service
standards.
Fuel economy and generation of
exhaust gas and noise are highly
influenced by personal driving habits as
well as the particular operating
conditions. The following points should
be observed in order to minimize wear
of brakes, tyres and engine as well as
to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting the engine
Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden
starts, as they will increase fuel
consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and
engine speed. Always use the highest
shift position possible.
The transfer shift lever or the drive
modeselector should be set to “2H”
when driving 4WD vehicles on normal
roads and express ways to obtain best
possible fuel economy.City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping
increases the average fuel
consumption. Use roads with smooth
traffic flow whenever possible. When
driving on congested roads, avoid use
of a low shift position at high engine
speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during
idling. Avoid extended idling whenever
possible.
Speed
At higher the vehicle speed, more fuel is
consumed. Avoid driving at full speed.
Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of
fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at
regular intervals. Low tyre inflation
pressure increases road resistance and
fuel consumption. In addition, low tyre
pressures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles
in the luggage compartment. Especially
during city driving where frequent
starting and stopping is necessary, the
increased weight of the vehicle will
greatly affect fuel consumption. Also
avoid driving with unnecessary luggage
or carriers, etc., on the roof; the
increased air resistance will increase
fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes
more fuel. Unnecessary fuel
consumption is also caused by keeping
a hot engine running. After the engine is
started, commence driving as soon as
possible.
Cooler or air conditioning
The use of the air conditioner will
increase the fuel consumption.
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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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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 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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Minor noises may be heard on engine
startup. These will disappear as the
engine warms up.
Stopping the engine
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. For vehicles equipped with M/T, turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position to stop the engine, and then
move the gearshift lever to the 1st (on a
uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill)
position. For vehicles equipped with
A/T, place the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position, and stop the engine.
For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
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If you have to bring the engine to an
emergency stop while driving, press
and hold the engine switch for
3 seconds or more, or press it quickly
3 times or more. The engine will stop
and the operation mode will go to ACC.
Do not stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position other than the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T). If the engine is
stopped with the selector lever in any
position other than the “P” (PARK)
position, the operation mode will go to
ACC rather than OFF. Put the operationmode in OFF after placing the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle
2. Fully engage the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. On vehicles with M/T, press the
engine switch to stop the engine, move
the gearshift lever to the 1st (on a uphill)
or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
On vehicles with A/T, move the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, press
the engine switch to stop the engine.
Fuel injection amount learning
process
To keep exhaust emissions and engine
noise low, the engine very occasionally
performs a learning process for the fuel
injection amount.
The engine sounds slightly different
from usual while the learning process is
taking place. The change in the engine
sound does not indicate a fault.
If the keyless operation key is not
operating properly
Insert the keyless operation key into the
key slot. Starting the engine and
changing the operation mode should be
now possible.
Remove the keyless operation key from
the key slot after starting the engine or
changing the operation mode.Do not insert into the key slot anything
other than the keyless operation key.
This could cause damage or a
malfunction.
Remove the object or additional key
from the keyless operation key before
inserting the key into the key slot. The
vehicle may not be able to receive the
registered ID code from the registered
key. Therefore, the engine may not start
and the operation mode may not
change.
The keyless operation key is fixed, if the
key is inserted in the key slot as
illustrated. When pulling out the key, pull
out in the state.
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Keyless operation key reminder
If the operation mode is in OFF and the
driver’s door is opened with the keyless
operation key in the key slot, the
warning lamp will blink and the outer
buzzer sounds for approximately
3 seconds and the inner buzzer sounds
for approximately 1 minute to remind
you to remove the key.
WARNING
203)Never run the engine in a closed or
poorly ventilated area any longer than is
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area. Carbon monoxide gases are
odourless and can be fatal.204)Do not operate the engine switch
while driving except in an emergency. If the
engine is stopped while driving, the brake
servomechanism will cease to function and
braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the
power steering system will not function and
it will require greater manual effort to
operate the steering. This could result in a
serious accident.
IMPORTANT
79)Release the ignition key as soon as the
engine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
80)Never attempt to start the engine by
pushing or pulling the vehicle.
81)Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the
engine has had a chance to warm up.
82)If your vehicle is equipped with a
turbocharger, do not stop the engine
immediately after high-speed or uphill
driving. First allow the engine to idle to give
the turbocharger a chance to cool down.
83)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.
84)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.
TURBOCHARGER
OPERATION
(where provided)
Turbocharger
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The turbocharger increases engine
power by pushing large amounts of air
into the engine’s cylinders. The finned
parts inside the turbocharger turn at
extremely high speeds and are
subjected to extremely high
temperatures. They are lubricated and
cooled by engine oil. If the engine oil is
not replaced at the specified intervals,
the bearings may seize or emit
abnormal noise.
1. Air compressor 2. Compressed air
3. Cylinder 4. Turbo fin 5. Turbine
6. Exhaust gas
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IMPORTANT
85)Do not run the engine at high speeds
(for example, by revving it or by
accelerating rapidly) immediately after
starting it.
86)Do not stop the engine immediately
after high-speed or uphill driving. First allow
the engine to idle to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
The shift pattern is shown on the
gearshift lever knob. To start off,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse)
position. Then gradually release the
clutch pedal while depressing the
accelerator pedal.
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During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transmission lubricant
has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transmission.
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be
easier to make.
On vehicles equipped with 6M/T, in
case of hot weather condition or long
time cruising with high speed, a speed
limitation function may work to restrict
the oil temperature rising of the manual
transmission. After the oil temperature
drops to the appropriate level, the
speed limitation function is cancelled.Moving the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position
Vehicles equipped with 5M/T
To shift into the “R” (Reverse) position
from 5th gear, move the gearshift lever
to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then
move it to the “R” (Reverse) position.
Vehicles equipped with 6M/T
Depress and hold the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
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For LHD vehicles
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully
applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver with a cloth over its tip into
the notch (A) of the cover. Pry gently as
shown to remove the cover.
4. Depress the brake pedal with the
right foot.
5. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole
(B). Shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while pressing the
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
down.For RHD vehicles
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully
applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Depress the brake pedal with the
right foot
4. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole
(A). Shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while pressing the
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
down.Selector lever position display
When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON, the position of the
selector lever is indicated in the multi
information display.
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Selector lever positions
“P” PARK
This position locks the transmission to
prevent the vehicle from moving. The
engine can be started in this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
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“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is
disengaged. It is the same as the
neutral position on a manual
transmission, and should only be used
when the vehicle is stationary for an
extended length of time during driving,
such as in a traffic jam.
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“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and
highway driving. The transmission will
automatically change its gear
depending on road and driving
conditions.
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Sport mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by
gently pushing the selector lever from
the “D” (DRIVE) position into the manual
gate (A). To return to “D” range
operation, gently push the selector lever
back into the main gate (B).
In sports mode, gear shifts can be
made rapidly simply by moving the
selector lever backward and forward.
For vehicles equipped with the shift
paddles, shift paddles at the steering
wheel can also be used to perform
gearshift. In contrast to a manual
transmission, the sports mode allows
gear shifts with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
If your vehicle is equipped with the shift
paddles, you can shift into sports mode
with shift paddles when the selector
lever is in the main gate as well. Also,
you can return to the “D” range
operation in any of following ways.
When returning to “D” range operation,
the selector lever position display will
change to “D” (DRIVE) position.
Pull the + (SHIFT UP) side shift
paddle forward (toward the driver) for
over 2 seconds.
Stop the vehicle.
Push the selector lever from the “D”
(DRIVE) position into the manual gate
(A) and push the selector lever back
into the main gate (B).
+ Shift up
The transmission shifts up by one gear
with each operation.
— Shift down
The transmission shifts down by one
gear with each operation.
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Only the 5 forward gears can be
selected. To reverse or park the vehicle,
move the selector lever to the “R”
(REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) position as
required.
To maintain good running performance,
the transmission may refuse to perform
an upshift when the selector lever or the
shift paddles is moved to the “+ (SHIFT
UP)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
Also, to prevent over-revving of the
engine, the transmission may refuse to
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