2016 FIAT TIPO 4DOORS warning light

that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
WARNING
24)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
25)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
26)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the parking brake is engaged.
27)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, make sure that the
bonnet is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
This only operates with the key turned
to MAR and the engine started. The
electric steering allows the force
required at the steering wheel to be
adjusted to suit driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition
key quickly, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after a
few seconds.
IMPORTANT During parking
manoeuvres requiring a lot of steering,
the steering may become harder; this is
normal and is due to the intervention of
the system to protect the electric
steering motor from overheating. No
repair intervention is needed in this
case. When the car is used again, the
power steering will work normally again.
IMPORTANT The Dualdrive electric
power steering provides an electronic
damping effect when approaching the
end of travel. In some manoeuvring
conditions, the steering wheel may
perform an additional small rotation until
reaching its mechanical stop. This
behaviour is normal and is intended to
prevent excessive impacts with the
mechanical components located inside
the device.POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
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Activation/deactivation:
Press the fig. 41 button.
The activation of the function is
signalled by a visual indication (CITY) on
the instrument panel or, based on the
version, on the display.
When the CITY function is on, the
steering wheel effort is lighter, making
parking easier: therefore, this function is
particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
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WARNING
28)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
29)Before performing any maintenance
operations, always turn off the engine and
remove the key from the ignition to lock the
steering column (especially when the car
wheels are not touching the ground). If this
is not possible (for example if the key
needs to be turned to MAR or the engine
must be running), remove the main fuse
that protects the electric power steering.
BOOT
9)
IMPORTANT When travelling, do not
put any object on the rear parcel shelf
because they can injure passengers in
the event of an accident or sudden
braking.
OPENING
30)
Rear flap opening
When the central locking system is
unlocked, the rear boot flap can be
opened from outside the car using the
electric opening handle (where
provided) fig. 43 located under the
handle until the unlocking click is heard
or by pressing the
fig. 42 button on
the dashboard.The roof light inside the luggage
compartment will turn on when the rear
flap is opened; the roof light will
automatically switch off when the rear
flap is closed (see also "Interior lights").
If the rear flap is left open, the roof light
will automatically switch off to preserve
the battery charge.
Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:
For versions with folding rear seat
backrests:
lower the head restraints and fold the
backrests;
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD
INSTRUMENTS..............36
DISPLAY..................38
TRIP COMPUTER.............41
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES................42
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
1. Speedometer (speed indicator) 2. Fuel level digital gauge with reserve warning light 3. Display 4. Digital engine coolant
temperature gauge with overheating warning light 5. Rev counter.
Warning light present on Diesel versions only.
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
1. Speedometer (speed indicator) 2. Fuel level digital gauge with reserve warning light 3. Display 4. Digital engine coolant
temperature gauge with overheating warning light 5. Rev counter.
Warning light present on Diesel versions only.
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
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MAIN MENU
The Menu includes the following items:
“Dimmer” (lighting)
“Speed“
“Hour“ (set time)
“Buzzer“ (acoustic signal)
“Units“
“Corner“ (Cornering lights)
“Bag P“ (Passenger airbag)
“DRL“ (Daytime Running Lights) (for
versions/markets where provided)
Bag P (Passenger airbag)
This function is used to activate/
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
Proceed as follows:
press theMENU OKbutton and,
after the displaying of the message
(Bag pass: Off, to deactivate) or the
message "Bag pass: On, to activate) by
pressing
/, press thebutton;
a confirmation request message will
appear on the display;
press buttons/to select (Yes)
(confirming activation/deactivation) or
(No) (to abort);
press theMENU OKbutton briefly; a
message confirming the selection is
displayed and you can return to the
menu screen.
WithPassenger's protection not
activethe
LED comes on
constantly in the instrument panel
dashboard.NOTE With theUconnect™system,
some Menu items are shown and
managed on the display of the latter
and not on the instrument panel display
(refer to the dedicated Multimedia
chapter or to the supplement available
online).
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The display fig. 50 will show the
following information:
1: headlight alignment position,
indication of the gear engaged,
indication of the gear change
suggestion (GSI), outside temperature,
compass (where present), date.
2: vehicle speed, warning
messages/any failure indications
3: total kilometres (or miles) run and
icons of any failure indications.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. 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 section 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 failure is eliminated.
NOTE The warning lights and icons described below are indicative and can change based on the version or market.
Warning light What it means
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID / PARKING BRAKE ON
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of 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 stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
POWER STEERING FAILURE
This warning light (or symbol in the display) switches on when the ignition device is brought to MAR, but it
should switch off after a few seconds. If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on, you
could not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be
increased; steering is, however, possible. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The warning light or symbol switches on in the case of insufficient engine oil pressure.10)
IMPORTANT Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved. The switching on of the symbol
does not show the quantity of oil in the engine: the oil level must be checked manually.
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Warning light What it means
EBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and(amber) warning lights with the engine on
indicates either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear
wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
IMPORTANT
10)If the symbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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