2017 FIAT FULLBACK clutch

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REFUELLING
Only refuel with automotive diesel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for the warning lightsandto switch off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.

ENGINE SWITCH
(where provided)
In order to prevent theft, the engine will
not start unless a pre-registered keyless
operation key is used. (Engine
immobilizer function) If you are carrying
the keyless operation key, you can start
the engine.
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NOTE When operating the engine
switch, press the switch all the way in. If
the switch is not fully pressed, the
engine may not start or the operation
mode may not change. If the engine
switch is pressed correctly, there is no
need to hold the engine switch down.
NOTE When the battery in the keyless
operation key has worn out, or the
keyless operation key is out of the
vehicle, a warning lamp will blink for
5 seconds.Operation mode of the engine
switch and its function
OFF
The indicator lamp on the engine switch
turns off. The operation mode cannot
be put in OFF when the selector lever is
in any position other than the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T).
ACC
Electrical devices such as the audio and
accessory socket can be operated. The
indicator lamp on the engine switch
illuminates orange.
ON
All vehicle’s electrical devices can be
operated. The indicator lamp on the
engine switch illuminates green. The
indicator lamp turns off when the
engine is running.
NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobilizer. To start the
engine, the ID code which thetransponder inside the key sends must
match the one registered in the
immobilizer computer. Refer to
“Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)”.
Changing the operation mode
If you press the engine switch without
depressing the brake pedal (A/T) or the
clutch pedal (M/T), you can change the
operation mode in the order of OFF,
ACC, ON, OFF.
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ACC power auto-cutout function
After about 30 minutes has elapsed
with the operation mode in ACC, the
function automatically cuts out the
power for the audio system and other
electric devices that can be operated
with that position. (only that driver’s
door has closed and the selector lever
in the “P” (PARK) position).
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engine more than is required when
starting off.
To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at
first and then more strongly.
To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before
descending a slope.
The body, brakes, clutch, and
chassis will be under additional strain
when towing a trailer.
The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel
consumption.
Additional precautions for vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission
It is recommended a lower gear in
sports mode on slopes or at low speed,
taking care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.
WARNING
89)Danger of Accident! A towing bar
should be fitted according to Fiat
Dealership guidelines.
INTERIOR FEATURES
SUN VISORS
A — To eliminate front glare
B — To eliminate side glare
Card holder
Cards can be slipped into the holder (A)
on the back of the sun visor.
VANITY MIRROR
(where provided)
A vanity mirror is fitted to the back of
the sun visor on the passenger side.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
It is also recommended that you
obey the local regulations in case
driving speed with a trailer is limited to
less than 100 km/h.
To prevent the clutch from slipping
(vehicle with a M/T only), do not rev the

STARTING AND
STOPPING THE
ENGINE
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Tips for starting
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously longer than 10 seconds;
doing so could run down the battery. If
the engine does not start, turn the
ignition switch back to “LOCK”, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying
repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
The operation mode can be in any
mode to start the engine.
The starter motor will be turning for up
to approximately 15 seconds if the
engine switch is released at once.
Pressing the engine switch again while
the starter motor is still turning will stop
the starter motor. The starter motor will
be turning for up to approximately
30 seconds while the engine switch is
pressed. If the engine does not start,
wait for a while and then attempt to
start the engine again. Trying repeatedly
with the starter motor still turning will
damage the starter mechanism.Starting the engine
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the
seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal
down firmly with your right foot.
4. On vehicles equipped with M/T,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position. On vehicles equipped
with A/T, make sure the selector lever is
in the “P” (PARK) position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “ON”
position. The diesel preheat indicator
lamp will first illuminate, and then after a
short time go out, indicating that
preheating is completed.NOTE If the engine is cold, the diesel
preheat indicator lamp is on for a longer
time.
NOTE When the engine has not been
started within approximately 5 seconds
after the diesel preheat indicator lamp
went out, return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the
switch to the “ON” position to preheat
the engine again.
NOTE When the engine is warm, the
diesel preheat indicator lamp does not
come on even if the ignition key is
placed in the “ON” position. Start the
engine by turning the ignition key right
to the “START” position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START”
position without depressing the
accelerator pedal, and release it when
the engine starts.
NOTE Minor noises may be heard on
engine startup. These will disappear as
the engine warms up.
NOTE Vehicles for specific Countries,
when ambient temperature is low even
after the engine has been warmed up,
and when the gearshift lever is put in
the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or the
selector lever is put in the “P” (PARK)
position or “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(A/T), the idling speed may increase. It
does not indicate a malfunction.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal
down firmly with your right foot.
NOTE When the engine is not started,
it may become hard to depress the
brake pedal and the vehicle may not be
able to detect the pedal operation.
Therefore the engine may not be
started. In such a case, depress the
brake pedal more firmly than usual.
4. On vehicles equipped with M/T,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position. On vehicles equipped
with A/T, make sure the selector lever is
in the “P” (PARK) position.
5. Press the engine switch. The diesel
preheat indicator lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short timego out, indicating that preheating is
completed. The engine will start.
NOTE If the engine is cold, the diesel
preheat indicator lamp is on for a longer
time.
NOTE Putting the operation mode in
ON will also start preheating the engine.
When the engine has not been started
within approximately 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indicator lamp went
out, put the operation mode in OFF.
Then, attempt the engine start
procedure to preheat the engine again.
NOTE Minor noises may be heard on
engine startup. These will disappear as
the engine warms up.
NOTE Vehicles for specific Countries,
when ambient temperature is low even
after the engine has been warmed up,
and when the gearshift lever is put in
the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or the
selector lever is put in the “P” (PARK)
position or “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(A/T), the idling speed may increase. It
does not indicate a malfunction.
Stopping the engine
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. For vehicles equipped with M/T, turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position to stop the engine, and then
move the gearshift lever to the 1st (on auphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill)
position. For vehicles equipped with
A/T, place the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position, and stop the engine.
For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
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NOTE If you have to bring the engine to
an emergency stop while driving, press
and hold the engine switch for
3 seconds or more, or press it quickly
3 times or more. The engine will stop
and the operation mode will go to ACC.
NOTE Do not stop the engine with the
selector lever in any position other than
the “P” (PARK) position (A/T). If the
engine is stopped with the selector
lever in any position other than the “P”
(PARK) position, the operation mode
will go to ACC rather than OFF. Put the
operation mode in OFF after placing the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle
2. Fully engage the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. On vehicles with M/T, press the
engine switch to stop the engine, move
the gearshift lever to the 1st (on a uphill)
or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
On vehicles with A/T, move the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, press
the engine switch to stop the engine.
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START&STOP
SYSTEM
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops and restarts the engine without
operating the ignition switch or engine
switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic light or in a traffic
jam, to reduce exhaust gases, increase
fuel efficiency.
NOTE The accumulated time the
engine has been stopped by
Start&Stop system is displayed in the
multi information display. Refer to
“Start&Stop monitor”.
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Automatically stopping the engine
The Start&Stop system is automatically
activated when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the
operation mode is put in ON.
You can deactivate the system by
pressing the “Start&Stop OFF” switch.
Refer to “To deactivate”.
When the Start&Stop system will
operate, the indicator lamp will turn on
to inform the driver.1. Stop the vehicle.
2. While depressing the brake pedal,
fully depress the clutch pedal and place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
3. Release the clutch pedal. The engine
will stop automatically.NOTE When the engine is automatically
stopped, changes will occur in the
driving operations. Pay careful attention
to the following.The brake booster becomes
inoperative and the pedal effort will
increase. If the vehicle is moving, press
down the brake pedal harder than
usual.
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NOTE In the following cases, the
“Start&Stop” indicator lamp will blink to
inform the driver and the engine will not
stop automatically.
Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
Driver’s door is open
Bonnet is open
NOTE In the following cases, the
“Start&Stop” indicator lamp will turn off
and the engine will not stop
automatically.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

After the engine restarts
automatically, the vehicle speed has not
exceeded approximately 5 km/h.
After the engine start, approximately
30 seconds or more have not elapsed.
After the engine restarts
automatically, the vehicle stops again
within 10 seconds.
Engine coolant temperature is low.
Ambient temperature is low.
When the heater is operated, vehicle
indicator temperature is not still hot
enough.
Air conditioner is operating and
passenger compartment has not
sufficiently cooled.
Demister switch is pressed. Refer to
“Demisting of the windscreen and door
windows: for quick demisting”.
When the air conditioner is operated
in AUTO mode where the temperature
control is set to the max. hot or the
max. cool (for vehicles with automatic
climate air conditioning).
When the diesel particulate filter
(DPF) automatically burns away trapped
particulate matter (PM).
Electric power consumption is high,
such as when the rear window demister
or other electrical components are
operating or the blower speed is set to
a high setting.
Battery voltage or battery
performance is low.
Check engine warning lamp is
illuminated or the
indicator lamp is
blinking.
On 4WD vehicles, the drive
mode-selector in “4H” or “4L” (Easy
select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” (Super
select 4WD II).
NOTE In the following cases, the
engine will not stop automatically even
if “Start&Stop” indicator lamp turn on.
Push the accelerator pedal
Brake booster vacuum pressure is
low
Operate the steering wheel
Parking on steep hill
NOTE Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving because this
will cause detection of clutch pedal
switch malfunction and blinking of the
Start&Stop OFF indicator, and the
Start&Stop system will not operate.
NOTE If the Start&Stop system
operates while the air conditioner is
operating, both the engine and the air
conditioning compressor will stop.
Therefore, only the blower will operate,
the windows may start to fog up. If this
occurs, press the demister switch to
restart the engine. Refer to “Demister
switch”.NOTE If the windows become fogged
up each time the engine is stopped, we
recommend you to deactivate the
Start&Stop system by pressing the
“Start&Stop OFF” switch. Refer to “To
deactivate”.
NOTE If the air conditioner is operating,
set the temperature control higher to
lengthen the time that the engine is
stopped automatically.
Automatically restarting the engine
Depress the clutch pedal while the
gearshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. The indicator lamp turns off
and the engine restarts automatically.
NOTE Do not move the gearshift lever
to a position other than the “N” (Neutral)
position or do not release the clutch
pedal while the engine is restarting
automatically. The starter motor will
stop and the engine will not restart
automatically.
NOTE If the engine does not restart
automatically or if the engine stalls, the
charge warning lamp and check engine
warning lamp will illuminate. If this
occurs, the engine will not restart even
if the clutch pedal is depressed again.
While depressing the brake pedal, fully
depress the clutch pedal and turn the
ignition switch to the “START” position
or press the engine switch to start the
engine. For details, refer to “Starting
and stopping the engine”.
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104)In the following cases, the engine will
restart automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Start&Stop system. Pay
careful attention, otherwise an unexpected
accident might occur when the engine
restarts: vehicle speed is 3 km/h or higher
when coasting down a slope; brake
booster vacuum pressure is low because
the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly or
depressed harder than usual; engine
coolant temperature is low; when the air
conditioner is operated by pressing the air
conditioning switch; when the preset
temperature of the air conditioner is
changed significantly; when the air
conditioner is operated in AUTO mode
where the temperature control is set to the
max. hot or the max. cool (for vehicles with
automatic climate air conditioning); when
the air conditioner is ON, the passenger
compartment temperature rises and the air
conditioning compressor operates to lower
the temperature; demister switch is
pressed. Refer to “For quick demisting”;
electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or other
electrical components are operating or the
blower speed is set to a high setting;
battery voltage or battery performance is
low; operate the steering wheel; driver’s
seat belt is unfastened; driver’s door is
opened.MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
The shift pattern is shown on the
gearshift lever knob. To start off,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse)
position. Then gradually release the
clutch pedal while depressing the
accelerator pedal.
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During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transmission lubricant
has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transmission.
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be
easier to make.
In case of hot weather condition or long
time cruising with high speed, a speed
limitation function may work to restrict
the oil temperature rising of the manual
transmission. After the oil temperature
drops to the appropriate level, the
speed limitation function is cancelled.
The gearshift indicator shows
recommended gearshift points for
fuel-efficient driving. It shows a
when
an upshift is recommended.Moving the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position
Depress and hold the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.110)
Possible driving speed
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as
this may cause excessive engine speed
(the tachometer needle into the red
zone) and damage the engine.
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