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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 68
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 70
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 73
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 80
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 82
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 83
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
APPLIED ............................................ 83
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 84
- AIR BAG FAILURE ............................ 84
- SEAT BELTS REMINDER .................. 85
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 85
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 86
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 87
-DECAYED ENGINE OIL ..................... 87
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................. 87
-DOORS OPEN .................................. 88
- EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 89
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 90
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 90
- GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............ 91
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 91
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 92
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 92
-GENERAL FAILURE WARNING ......... 92
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 93
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................... 94
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............ 94- TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ....................................... 95
- TPMS ............................................... 95
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............ 96
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE ...... 96
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 97
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 97
- LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR .......... 97
- RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ....... 97
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 98
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 98
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 98
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS.
Versions with digital display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – C. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating
warning light – D. Rev counter – E. Digital display
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Versions with multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – C. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating
warning light – D. Rev counter – E. Multifunction display
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SPEEDOMETER
This shows the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling.
REV COUNTER
The rev counter shows the engine rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off
the flow of fuel when the engine
is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual
loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev
counter may indicate a gradual or
sudden increase of the speed.
This behaviour is standard as it takes
place during the activation of the
climate control system or the fan. It
should not be considered as a fault. In
such cases, a slight increase in engine
idle speed helps to sustain the battery
charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
E tank empty.
F tank full (see the instructions provided
in the “Vehicle refuelling” paragraph).
The warning light on the gauge comes
on to indicate that approximately 8-10
litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel supply could
damage the catalytic converter.IMPORTANT The needle will point to E
and warning light A will flash to indicate
a fault in the system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
This shows the temperature of the
engine coolant fluid and starts working
when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50°C.
In normal usage, the needle should
hover around the middle of the scale.
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light on the gauge may
light up (and a message on the
multifunction display may appear on
certain versions) to indicate that the
coolant fluid temperature is too high; in
this case, stop the engine and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
10)
WARNING
10)If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
STANDARD SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 117 shows the
following information:
AHeadlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on).
BMilometer (distance covered in km or
miles).
CTime (always displayed, even with the
key extracted and the front doors
closed).
DStart&Stop function indication (for
versions/markets, where provided).
EGear Shift Indication (for versions/
markets, where provided).
NoteWith key removed (when opening
at least one of the front doors) the
display turns on and shows the time
and distance covered for a few
seconds.
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TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip computer is used to display
information on vehicle operation
when the ignition key is turned to
MAR. This function allows you to
define two separate trips, called "Trip
A" and "Trip B", for monitoring the
"complete mission" (journey) of
the vehicle in a reciprocally
independent manner. Both functions
can be reset (reset means start of
a new journey).
"Trip A" can be used to display the
values relating to:
Outside Temperature
Range
Distance travelled A
Average consumption A
Instantaneous consumption
Average speed A
Trip time A (driving time)
Reset Trip A
"Trip B", available on multifunction
display only, is used to display
the values relating to:
Distance travelled B
Average consumption B
Average speed B
Trip time B (driving time)
Trip B reset
11)
Values displayed
Outside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Indicates the temperature outside the
vehicle passenger compartment.
Range (for versions/markets, where
provided)
This indicates the distance that can still
be travelled with the fuel in the tank,
assuming that driving style remains
unvaried. The display will show the
reading '-----' when the following
events take place:
range is lower than 50 km (or
corresponding figure in mi)
vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long time
IMPORTANT The range can be affected
by several factors: driving style (see
“Driving style” in the “Starting and
driving” section), type of route
(motorway, towns and cities, mountain
roads, etc.), conditions of use (load,
tyre pressures, etc.). Trip planning must
therefore take the above into account.Distance travelled
This value shows the distance travelled
from the start of the new journey.
Average consumption (for versions/
markets, where provided)
This value shows the approximate
average fuel consumption from the start
of the new journey.
Instant consumption (for versions/
markets where provided)
This value shows the fuel consumption.
The value is constantly updated. The
display will show "----" if the car is
parked with the engine running.
Average speed
This value shows the car's average
speed based on the overall time
elapsed since the start of the new
journey.
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EOBD SYSTEM
47)
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis
of emission-related components on
the vehicle to be made. It also alerts the
driver, by turning on warning light
in the instrument panel (together
with the relevant message in the display
on some versions), when these
components are no longer in peak
condition (see "Warning lights and
messages" section).
The goal of the system is to:
monitor the efficiency of the system;
indicate an increase in emissions
due to vehicle malfunction;
indicate the need to replace
components which have deteriorated.
The system also has a connector
that can be interfaced with appropriate
equipment, which makes it possible
to read the error codes stored in the
control unit together with a series
of specific parameters for engine
operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by
traffic control authorities.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the
failure, to check the system completely,
Fiat Dealerships run a bench test and,
if necessary, road tests which may
also call for a long journey.
WARNING
47)If, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, thewarning light does not
switch on, switches on constantly or
flashes when driving (on certain versions
together with the message on the display),
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible. The operation of
warning
light may be checked by the traffic police
using specific devices. Always comply with
the traffic regulations in force in the
country where you are driving.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
red
amber
amberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red),
(amber) and(amber) warning lights (for
versions/markets, where provided) with the engine on
indicates either an anomaly 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.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to
have the system inspected immediately.
redAIR BAG FAILURE
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a failure
in the airbag system.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redSEAT BELTS REMINDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
vehicle stationary and the driver's side or passenger
side seat belt (in versions where provided) not fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer will sound if the
car is in motion and the driver’s seat belt is not correctly
fastened.For permanent deactivation of the acoustic signal
(buzzer) of the SBR. (Seat Belt Reminder) system
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
The warning light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to MAR, but should go off after a few
seconds. The warning light turns on when the
engine is overheated.
The display shows the dedicated message.In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off the engine
and check that the water level in the reservoir is not below the
MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then
slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and
check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the reservoir itself. Also check visually for any fluid leaks. If,
when restarting, the warning light switches on again, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g. in
high-performance driving): slow down and, if the warning light
stays on, stop the vehicle. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the
engine running and slightly accelerated to further favour the
coolant circulation. Then stop the engine. Check that the
coolant level is correct as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep
the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes before
switching it off.
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