INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
1. Front fog lamp indicator lamp* 2. Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard warning indicator lamps 3. High-beam indicator lamp
4. Rear differential lock indicator lamp* 5. 2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp* 6. Low-range indicator lamp* 7. Position
lamp indicator lamp* 8. Cruise control indicator lamp* 9. Rear fog lamp indicator lamp 10. Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
warning lamp* 11. Diesel preheat indicator lamp (diesel-powered vehicles) 12. Charge warning lamp 13. Check engine
warning lamp 14. Fuel filter indicator lamp (diesel-powered vehicles) 15. A/T (automatic transmission) fluid temperature
warning lamp (vehicles with A/T) 16. Oil pressure warning lamp 17. Multi information display 18. For details, refer to “Warning
activation” 19. For details, refer to “Warning activation” 20. Door ajar warning lamp 21. Seat belt reminder/warning lamp*
22. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp* 23. Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) indicator lamp* 24. Speed
warning lamp* 25. Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) OFF indicator lamp* 26. Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
warning lamp* 27. Brake warning lamp 28. 2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp*
* If so equipped
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and our
wallets in mind.ECONOMICAL DRIVING........133
DRIVING, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS .134
SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES. . . .134
RUNNING-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS.........135
PARKING BRAKE............139
PARKING.................140
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE..................141
TURBOCHARGER OPERATION . . .145
MANUAL TRANSMISSION......146
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SPORT MODE 5A/T..........149
EASY SELECT 4WD..........154
SUPER SELECT 4WD II........162
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK.....166
4 WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION. . . .170
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING OF
4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.....173
BRAKING SYSTEM...........175
CRUISE CONTROL...........176
REAR VIEW CAMERA.........180
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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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Drive mode-selector operation
The drive mode is shown on the drive
mode selector knob.
Turn the drive mode-selector
Turn the drive mode-selector while
holding it down
The drive mode-selector should be
positioned in accordance with the
following operating conditions:
To shift
fromTo Procedure
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 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 4H2H or
4HLc
4HLc 4H
4HLc 4LLcStop 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. 4LLc 4HLc
Setting of the drive mode-selector
between 2H, 4H and 4HLc should only
be done at speeds below 100 km/h.
During driving, never attempt to shift
from 4HLc to 4LLc.
When shifting between 2H, 4H and
4HLc 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 4LLc and 4HLc,
the transfer gear may make some
noise.
When the drive mode-selector is set
between 2H, 4H and 4HLc 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 switch is set between 2H, 4H
and 4HLc while the cruise control is
activated, the transfer gear may make
some noise. When the drive
mode-selector is set between 4HLc
and 4LLc 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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IMPORTANT
123)Avoid driving habits that cause heavy
braking and never “ride” the brakes by
resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. It causes brake overheating and
fade.
WARNING
223)Do not turn off the engine while your
vehicle is in motion. If you turn off the
engine while driving, the power assistance
for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.
224)If the power assist is lost or if either
brake hydraulic system stops working
properly, have your vehicle checked
immediately.
225)Do not leave any objects near the
brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;
doing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat
is securely held in place.
226)Driving with worn brake pads will
make it harder to stop, and can cause an
accident.
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
Cruise control is an automatic speed
control system that keeps a set speed.
It can be activated at about 40 km/h or
more.
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Cruise control may not be able to keep
your speed on uphills or downhills.
Your speed may decrease on a steep
uphill. You may use the accelerator
pedal if you want to stay at your set
speed.
Your speed may increase to more than
the set speed on a steep downhill. You
have to use the brake to control your
speed. As a result, the set speed
driving is deactivated.Cruise control switches
A — CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise
control.
B — SET - switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to
set the desired speed.
C — RES + switch
Used to increase the set speed and to
return to the original set speed.
D — CANCEL switch
Used to deactivate the set speed
driving.
When operating the cruise control
switches, press the cruise control
switches correctly. The set speed
driving may be deactivated
automatically if two or more switches of
the cruise control are pressed at the
same time.
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To activate
1. With the ignition switch in the “ON”
position or the operation mode in ON,
press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch (A) to turn on the cruise control.
The indicator lamp in the meter cluster
will come on.2. Accelerate or decelerate to your
desired speed, then push down and
release the SET - switch (B) when the
indicator lamp is illuminated. The
vehicle will then maintain the desired
speed.
When you release the SET - switch (B),
the vehicle speed will be set.
On vehicles with A/T, it is not possible
to set the vehicle speed while driving in
1st gear.
To increase the set speed
There are 2 ways to increase the set
speed.
RES + switch
Push up and hold the RES + switch (C)
while driving at the set speed, and your
speed will then gradually increase.
When you reach your desired speed,
release the switch. Your new cruising
speed is now set.To increase your speed in small
amounts, push up the RES + switch (C)
for less than about 1 second and
release it. Each time you press the RES
+ switch (C), your vehicle will go about
1.6 km/h faster.
Accelerator pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the
accelerator pedal to reach your desired
speed and then push down the SET -
switch (B) and release the switch
momentarily to set a new desired
cruising speed.
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To decrease the set speed
There are 2 ways to decrease the set
speed.
SET - switch
Push down and hold the SET - switch
(B) while driving at the set speed, and
your speed will slow down gradually.
When you reach your desired speed,
release the switch. Your new cruising
speed is now set.To slow down your speed in small
amounts, push down the SET - switch
(B) for less than about 1 second and
release it. Each time you push down the
SET - switch (B), your vehicle will slow
down by about 1.6 km/h.
Brake pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the
brake pedal, which disengages the
cruise control, then push down the SET
- switch (B) and release the switch
momentarily to set a new desired
cruising speed.
To temporarily increase the speed
Depress the accelerator pedal as you
would normally. When you release the
pedal, you will return to your set speed.
To temporarily decrease the speed
Depress the brake pedal to decrease
the speed. To return to the previously
set speed, push up the RES + switch(C). Refer to “To resume the set speed”.
To deactivate
The set speed driving can be
deactivated as follows:
Press the CRUISE CONTROL
ON/OFF switch (A) (Cruise control will
be turned off.)
Press the CANCEL switch (D).
Depress the brake pedal.
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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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