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
ENGAGED .......................................... 83
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 84
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 84
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 85
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 85
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 86
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 87
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 87
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................. 87
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 88
- INJECTION/EOBD 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
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 92
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 93
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 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-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 97
- RIGHT-HAND 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
redLOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the digital warning light switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The warning light switches on constantly together with the message in the display
when the system detects that the engine oil pressure is insufficient.
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ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(MultiJet versions with DPF only)
The warning light starts to flash together with a message on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) when the system detects that the engine oil
has deteriorated.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that the vehicle is faulty, but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary to change the engine oil as a result of
regular vehicle use. If the oil is not changed, when a second deterioration
threshold is reached, the
warning light also switches on in the instrument
panel and the engine operation is limited to 3000 rpm.
If the oil is still not changed, when a third deterioration threshold is reached, the
engine is limited to 1500 rpm to avoid damage.Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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Remember that the
deterioration of the engine oil
is accelerated by:
– mainly town use of the
vehicle which makes the DPF
regeneration process more
frequent
– use of the vehicle for short
trips, preventing the engine
from reaching operating
temperature
– repeated interruption of the
regeneration process,
signalled by the DPF warning
light coming on.
redLOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
When turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light turns on but it should go
off after a few seconds.
This warning light appears on the panel when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum recommended value.
On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.Restore the correct engine oil
level (see “Checking fluid
levels” in the "Servicing and
maintenance" section).
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberVEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE - FIAT CODE
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light will flash
only once and then switch off.
If, with the ignition key at MAR, the warning light stays on
permanently, this indicates a possible failure (see “Fiat
Code system” in the “Know your vehicle” chapter);
If, with the engine running, thewarning light flashes,
it means that the vehicle is not protected by the engine
immobiliser device.Contact a Fiat Dealership to have all the keys stored in
the memory.
amberREAR FOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are
turned on.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
The warning light turns on in the following circumstances:
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
Lights failure (rear fog, direction indicator, reverse,
number plate, side, daytime running)The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break
in the electrical connection.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear screen wiper blades
(for versions/markets where provided);
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or motorhome;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes)
and rubber elements (boots - sleeves
- bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
auxiliary drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
replacement of air cleaner cartridge
every 15,000 km.
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SERVICING AND CARE
To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed
as follows:
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois.
If you put the vehicle through a car
wash, follow these recommendations:
– remove the aerial from the roof so
it does not get damaged;
– water added to a soapy solution
should be used for washing;
– rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
staying on the bodywork or less visible
parts.
39)Dry the less visible parts with special
care, such as the door frames, bonnet
and the headlight frames, where water
may stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors
for a while after washing it to give water
time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the bonnet
hot: this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle. Where possible, do not park
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species
give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products. Use clean cloths to avoid
scratching the glass or damaging the
transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the inside surface of
the rear window gently with a cloth in
the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heater coils.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment, taking
care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control units
and the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
WARNING
39)Some car washes with old-style blades
and/or in a poor state of repair can
damage the paintwork, facilitating the
formation of lines that give the paint
a dull/misty appearance, especially on dark
colours. If this happens, lightly polish the
paintwork with appropriate products.
WARNING
5)Detergents cause water pollution. The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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