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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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberTRACTION PLUS SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The warning light switches on when the Traction Plus
system is activated by pressing the T+ button on the
dashboard.
The LED on the button turns on.
Traction Plus system failure
The warning light appears with the LED on the button and
the warning lightto indicate a fault to the Traction Plus
system.
The display will show a specific message.Contact a Fiat Dealership.
amberTPMS
TPMS failure
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds then stays
on constantly when a fault is detected in the TPMS.In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Low tyre pressure
The warning light switches on to indicate that the tyre
pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or
that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these
circumstances, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.
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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.STARTING THE ENGINE .................128
HANDBRAKE ..................................129
USING THE GEARBOX ...................130
START&STOP SYSTEM ..................131
TPMS (TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM) .................134
SPEED BLOCK ...............................137
CRUISE CONTROL .........................137
TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM .............139
PARKING SENSORS.......................139
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........141
SAVING FUEL .................................143
TOWING TRAILERS ........................144
SNOW TYRES ................................145
SNOW CHAINS...............................146
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100)The vehicle should always be
evacuated after the key has been removed
or turned to the OFF position. When
refuelling, make sure that the vehicle is
switched off with the key in the OFF
position.
101)For vehicles with robotised gearbox, if
the engine is stopped downhill, the engine
must be restarted by the gear lever
towards (+) or (-) without releasing the
brake pedal. For vehicles with robotised
gearbox and Hill Holder function, in case of
engine automatic stop with the car
downhill, the engine must be restarted
moving the gear lever towards (+) or (-)
without releasing the brake pedal, so that
the Hill Holder function becomes available,
as it works only with engine running.
102)If climate comfort is to be favoured,
the Start&Stop system can be deactivated,
for a continuous operation of the climate
control system.TPMS (Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
103) 104) 105) 106) 107) 108) 109) 110) 111)
DESCRIPTION
The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns the driver of low tyre
pressure on the basis of the cold
inflation pressure prescribed for the
vehicle.
Changes in outside temperature may
cause tyre pressure to vary. This means
that a decrease in the outside
temperature corresponds to a decrease
in the tyre pressure.
Tyre pressure must always be adjusted
according to the cold inflation pressure.
Cold tyre inflation pressure is the tyre
pressure after letting the vehicle stand
for at least three hours or a travel
shorter than 1.6 km after an interval of
three hours.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must
not exceed the maximum inflation
pressure value printed on the side of
the tyre.
The tyre pressure also increases while
driving the vehicle: this is a normal
condition and does not require any
adjustment of the pressure.NOTE
The TPMS does not replace the
normal tyre maintenance service and
does not indicate any fault in a tyre.
Therefore, the TPMS should not be
used as pressure switch while adjusting
the tyre inflation pressure.
Driving with insufficient tyre pressure
causes their overheating and can
result in tyre failure. The low inflation
pressure reduces fuel efficiency and
tyre tread life and may also affect
handling and braking performance of
the vehicle.
The TPMS does not replace the
correct tyre maintenance. It is up to the
driver to maintain the correct tyre
pressure level measuring it with
a suitable pressure switch. This is
necessary even if the decrease in the
inflation pressure value does not cause
the tyre pressure control warning light
to switch on.
The TPMS warns the driver of any
condition of insufficient tyre pressure
If this drops below the insufficient
pressure limit for any reason including
low temperature and normal pressure
loss of the tyre.
The seasonal temperature changes
affect tyre pressure.
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The TPMS uses wireless devices with
electronic sensors mounted on the
wheel rims to constantly monitor the
value of tyre pressure. The sensors
mounted on each wheel as part of the
valve stem transmit various information
of the tyres to the receiver module, in
order to calculate the pressure.
IMPORTANT Monitoring and
maintaining the correct pressure in all
four tyres are particularly important.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
low pressure warning
The system warns the driver if one or
more tyres are flat by switching on
the warning light
on the instrument
panel (together with a warning message
and an acoustic signal).The TPMS continues to advise the
driver of the low tyre pressure condition
until this is corrected; the warning
continues until the pressure
corresponds or exceeds the pressure
prescribed for the cold tyres. When the
tyre low pressure control warning
light
switches on constantly, the
inflation pressure must be adjusted until
it reaches the pressure prescribed for
cold tyres. After the automatic update
of the system, the tyre pressure control
warning light switches off. You may
need to drive the vehicle for about 20
minutes at a speed higher than 20
km/h to allow the TPMS to receive this
information.
IMPORTANT In the case of deflation of
more than one tyre sequentially, without
switching off and on the engine, from
the second tyre involved the acoustic
signal is not activated, only the
dedicated signal is shown on the
display.
To prevent the signal from being stored
in the event of pressure loss of a
subsequent tyre (with deactivation of
the acoustic signal), the ignition key
must be turned to MAR and then to
STOP, each time pressure is restored.TPMS operation faults
The system fault is indicated by
warning light
which first flashes for
75 seconds and then stays on steadily.
This can occur in any of the following
situations:
interference caused by electronic
devices or radio frequency emissions
similar to those of the TPM sensors.
Application of tinted films which
interfere with the signals of the radio
waves.
Presence of snow or ice on the
wheels or the wheel arches.
Use of snow chains.
Use of wheels/tyres not equipped
with TPM sensors.
The space-saver wheel is not
equipped with the tyre pressure control
sensor. Therefore, the tyre pressure is
not controlled by the system.
NOTE The vehicle may be equipped
with FiX&Go Automatic tyre repair
kit, space-saver wheel or full size spare
wheel (with or without original TPMS
sensor to measure tyre pressure).
After the punctured tyre has been
repaired with the original tyre sealant
contained in the FiX&Go Automatic tyre
repair kit, the previous condition must
be restored, so that the
warning
light is off during normal driving.
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Space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets, where provided): the
space-saver wheel is not equipped with
a TPMS sensor. Once fitted, while
driving normally, the warning light
comes on (flashing for about 75
seconds, and then constantly). This
condition lasts until a wheel equipped
with an original TPMS sensor is fitted
on the vehicle.
Normal spare wheel (without TPMS
sensor): once fitted, while driving
normally, the
warning light comes on
(flashing for about 75 seconds, and
then constantly). This condition lasts
until a wheel equipped with an original
TPMS sensor is fitted on the vehicle.
The system is then restored and the
warning light switches off.
Normal spare wheel (with TPMS
sensor): once fitted, while driving
normally, the
warning light switches
off.
IMPORTANT In all the above-mentioned
cases, it is advisable to check the
spare wheel tyre pressure before
starting driving.
NOTE If the tyres are replaced, driving
the vehicle for short stretches, some
time might be needed before the
system is restored.IMPORTANT
WARNING
103)The TPMS is optimised for the
original tyres and wheels provided. TPMS
pressures and alerts have been defined
according to the size of the tyres mounted
on the vehicle. Using equipment with
different size, type or kind may cause
irregular system operation or sensor
damage. Non-original spare wheels can
damage the sensor. Do not use tyre
sealant or balancing weights if the vehicle
is equipped with TPMS as these may
damage the sensors.
104)If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the pressure on all
four tyres.
105)TPMS does not relieve the driver from
the obligation to check the tyre pressure
every month; it is not to be considered
a replacing system for maintenance or a
safety system.
106)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even if
it is higher than the prescribed value, but
repeat the check when tyres are cold.
107)The TPMS cannot indicate sudden
tyre pressure drops (for example when
a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,
braking with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.108)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
109)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.
110)Always refit the valve stem cap after
inspecting or adjusting tyre pressure.
This prevents dampness or dirt from
entering the valve stem and thus
the pressure control sensor from being
damaged.
111)The tyre repair kit (Fix&Go) provided
with the vehicle (for versions/markets,
where provided) is compatible with the
TPMS sensors; using sealants not
equivalent with that in the original kit may
adversely affect its operation. If sealants
not equivalent with the original one are
used, it is recommended to have the
TPMS sensor operation checked by a
qualified repair centre.
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– Driver’s seat .............................. 22
– Passenger seat ......................... 23
– Rear seats ................................. 24
Seats and fabric parts .................... 202
Service Schedule ........................... 175
Side bag ........................................ 124
Side bags....................................... 124
Side doors ..................................... 19
Side lights ...................................... 151
Side/tail lights................................. 33
Ski rack.......................................... 64
Snow chains .................................. 146
Snow tyres ..................................... 145
Spare wheel ................................... 215
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 210
Speed block................................... 137
Spray nozzles................................. 198
Start&Stop system ......................... 131
Starting the engine ......................... 128
Steering ......................................... 214
Steering wheel ............................... 31
Stopping the engine ....................... 129
Storage compartment .................... 60
Sun visors ...................................... 63
Supply ........................................... 213
Suspension .................................... 214
Symbols......................................... 4
The keys
....................................... 14– Key with remote control............. 14
– Key without remote control........ 14
Third brake lights............................ 152
Towing the vehicle .......................... 170
Towing trailers ................................ 144
TPMS............................................. 134
Traction Plus system ...................... 139
Transmission .................................. 213
Trip computer................................. 80
Types of bulbs ................................ 149
Tyres .............................................. 215
Usage conditions
.......................... 144
Use of the Owner Handbook.......... 3
Useful tips for extending battery
life ................................................ 195
Using the gearbox .......................... 130
Vehicle exterior and underbody
warranty
....................................... 201
Vehicle modifications/alterations ..... 5
VIN plate ........................................ 206
Warming up the engine just
after it has started
........................ 128
Warning lights and messages......... 83
Weights.......................................... 225
Wheel geometry ............................. 215
Wheels ........................................... 215
Wheels and tyres ........................... 199
Windscreen / rear window wiper
(replacement) ............................... 197Windscreen washer ....................... 38
Windscreen wiper .......................... 38
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 192