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SBR SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle is equipped with a system called S.B.R.
(Seat Belt Reminder), which warns the driver and
front passenger if their seat belt is not fastened, as
follows:
warning lightcomes on in the instrument panel
and the buzzer sounds continuously for the first 6
seconds;
warning lightflashes in the instrument panel and
the buzzer sounds intermittently for the following
90 seconds.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The SBR system can also be reactivated through the
setup menu.
PRE-TENSIONERS
To increase the protective efficiency of the front seat
belts, the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners. These
devices, in the event of a violent head-on crash or
side impact, rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way, they ensure that the belts fit tightly to
the wearer before the restraining action begins.
The retractor locks to indicate that the pretensioner
has intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back
up even when guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioner, wear
the seat belt tight to the chest and pelvis.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced during
the activation of the pretensioner which is not
harmful and does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance
or lubrication. Any changes to its original conditions
will invalidate its efficiency. If, due to unusual natural
events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the device has
been affected by water and mud, it must absolutely
be replaced.
WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. After it is triggered, have it
replaced at a Fiat Dealership.
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Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight , could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.The
clutch pedal should be used only for gear
changes. Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal, however slightly.The electronic
clutch control could cut in by interpreting the
incorrect driving style as a fault (for versions/
markets, where provided).SAVING FUEL
Some useful tips are given below for fuel saving and
reducing harmful emissions of CO2 and other
pollutants (nitrogen oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons,
Particulate Matter (PM) etc.).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
Vehicle maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the tyre pressure at least once every four
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the vehicle (especially when driving in town)
and its trim greatly affect fuel consumption
and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories reduce the aerodynamic
coefficient of the vehicle and have a negative effect
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On steady: LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red) - Blinking:
DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (Multijet
E5 versions only - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light switches on, but it should go out as soon as
the engine is started.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on constantly
(in versions/markets, where provided) along with the
message on the display when the system detects
that engine oil pressure is low.
WARNING
If the warning lightturns on when
the car is travelling (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Degraded engine oil (Multijet versions with
DPF only)
The warning light
blinks along with a message on
the display (for versions/markets, where provided)
when the system detects that engine oil pressure
is low.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that
the vehicle is defective, but simply informs the driver
that the oil needs to be changed as a result of regularvehicle use. If the oil is not changed, warning light
will also come on and engine operation is limited
to 3000 rpm when a second threshold is reached.
If the oil is not changed, the engine is limited to 1500
rpm to prevent damage when a third threshold is
reached.
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 journeys, preventing
the engine from reaching operating temperature;
repeated interruption of the regeneration process,
signalled by the DPF warning light coming on.
If the warning light switches on, the
degraded engine oil must be changed as
soon as possible, and never more than 500
km from the first time that the warning light
switches on. Failure to observe the above
indications may result in severe damage to the
engine and invalidate the warranty.The activation
of this warning light is not related to the amount
of oil in the engine.Therefore, never top up with
oil when the warning light starts flashing.
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