2017 FIAT FULLBACK switch

vehicle speeds. When this happens, a
buzzer sounds to indicate that a
downshift is not going to take place.
NOTE Downward shifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
NOTE When driving away on a slippery
road, push the selector lever forward
into the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position. This
cause the transmission to shift into the
2nd gear which is better for smooth
driving away on a slippery road. Push
the selector lever to the “— (SHIFT
DOWN)” side to shift back to the 1st
gear.
NOTE If the A/T fluid temperature is
high, the protection function operates.
In this case, the transmission may
refuse to perform an upshift when the
selector lever or the shift paddles are
operated to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position
in sports mode, or it may automatically
downshift.
Sports mode indicator
In sports mode, the currently selected
position is indicated by the indicator (A)
shown on the instrument panel.When a malfunction occurs in the
automatic transmission
When the selector lever position
display blinks
When the selector lever position display
blinks while you are driving, there could
be a malfunction in the automatic
transmission system.NOTE “A” indicator does blink only the
condition that the A/T positional switch
is broken. It does not indicate in normal
driving condition.
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When the A/T (automatic
transmission) fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on
The automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning lamp comes on
and a buzzer may sound, when the
automatic transmission fluid
temperature becomes abnormally high.
Normally the warning lamp comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, or the operation mode is
put in ON and then will go off after a
few seconds.
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Operation of the A/T
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Passing acceleration
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the
floor. The A/T will automatically
downshift.
In sports mode, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is
depressed all the way to the floor.
Waiting
For short waiting periods, such as at
traffic signals the vehicle can be left in
gear and held stationary with the
service brake. For longer waiting
periods with the engine running, place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position and apply the parking brake,
while holding the vehicle stationary with
the service brake.
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Parking
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a
complete stop, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle
unattended, always switch off the
engine and carry the key.
On a slope, be sure to apply the
parking brake before moving the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position. If you move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position beforeapplying the parking brake, it may be
difficult to disengage the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position when next
you drive the vehicle, requiring
application of a strong force to the
selector lever to move from the “P”
(PARK) position.
When the A/T makes no speed
change
If the transmission does not change
speeds while driving, or your vehicle
does not pick up enough speed when
starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual
happening in the transmission, causing
a safety device to activate. Immediately
have your vehicle checked by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving
uphill, shift the selector lever into 2nd
gear of the sports mode. This method
might not work depending on the
transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level
road, move the selector lever back to
“D” (DRIVE).
When the selector lever position display
in the instrument panel blinks, it means
that there is an abnormal condition in
the transmission. Refer to “When the
selector lever position display blinks”.
IMPORTANT
111)Always depress the brake pedal when
shifting the selector lever into a gear from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Never put your foot on the accelerator
pedal while shifting the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
112)Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion to avoid a transmission damage.
113)Never move the selector lever to the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving. A
serious accident could occur since you
could accidentally move the lever into the
“P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position or
you will lose engine braking.
114)On a gradient, the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
115)To prevent rolling, always keep your
foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle is
in “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shifting
into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
116)To prevent transmission damage,
never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position
from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion.
117)In sports mode, the driver must
execute upward shifts in accordance with
prevailing road conditions, taking care to
keep the engine speed below the red zone.
118)Repeated continuous operation of the
selector lever or the shift paddles will
continuously switch shift position.
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2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
and low-range indicator lamp
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp (A) and the low-range indicator
lamp (B) shows the shifting condition.
The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp comes on at each drive mode
selector position as follows:“2H” <-> “4H”
Selector
positionIndicator lamp
2H
Drive
mode
switching
in
progress
4H
— Blink
— Illuminate
— Remain offWhen the drive mode selector is set
between 2H <–> 4H, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp blinks while
the selection is in process. Take the
following precautions when the
indicator lamp is blinking.
Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range
selections. If you attempt to drive
forward with the steering wheel turned,
gear rattling or shock may occur and
the desired range may not actually be
selected.
When the drive mode-selector is set
between “2H” <–> “4H” while the
vehicle is stopped, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp blinks while
the selection is in process. Drive slowly
and normally after confirming that the
lamp is switched.
If the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp continues blinking after a “2H”
<–> “4H” selection has been made with
the vehicle moving, hold the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position and
slowly depress the accelerator pedal
several times.
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“4H” <-> “4L”
Selector
positionIndicator lamp
4H
and
and
and
Drive
mode
switching
in
progress
4L
— Blink
— Illuminate
— Remain offThe 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp will blink during shifting process
from “4H” to “4L” or vice versa, as the
transfer passes through the neutral
position. Be sure to operate the drive
mode-selector until the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp illuminates
again.
When parking, apply the parking brake
before stopping the engine and make
sure that the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator and the low range lamp are
not blinking during shifting process
between “4H” <–> “4L”. Otherwise, the
vehicle could unexpectedly move even
if the automatic transmission is in the
“P” (PARK) position.
If, after a “4H” <–> “4L” selection has
been made, the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator continues blinking and the
desired range is not actually selected,
return the drive mode selector to its
previous position. Place the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position,
drive the vehicle forward, and release
the accelerator pedal. Next, hold down
the clutch pedal (with manual
transmission) or place the selector lever
in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with
automatic transmission) and make the
range selection again.
If the low range lamp blinks when you
attempt to make a “4H” <–> “4L”
selection, a “4H” <–> “4L” selection
cannot be made. Stop the vehicle andrelease the accelerator pedal. Next,
hold down the clutch pedal (with
manual transmission) or place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (with automatic transmission)
and make the range selection again.
The ESC function is suspended while
“4L” is selected
indicator lamp is
illuminated while these functions are
suspended. It does not indicate a
problem. When “2H” or “4H” is
selected, this lamp goes out and
function again. Refer to “ESC indicator
lamp, ESC OFF indicator lamp”.
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IMPORTANT
129)The “4L” range gives maximum torque
for low-speed driving on steep slopes, as
well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult
surfaces. On vehicles with automatic
transmission, do not exceed speeds of
approximately 70 km/h in “4L” range.
130)Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H”
or “4L” on dry paved roads and highways.
Doing so may result in excessive tyre wear,
increased fuel consumption, and possible
noise generation. It may also increase the
differential oil temperature, which may
damage the drive system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
resulting in oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious problems. On dry paved
roads and highways, drive the vehicle in
“2H” only.
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2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
and low-range indicator lamp
A. Front wheel lamp
B. Centre differential lock lamp
C. Rear wheel lamp
D. Low-range indicator lamp
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp and the low-range indicator lamp
shows the shifting condition. The
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
comes on at each drive mode-selector
position as follows:Switching between 2H and 4H
Drive
mode-selector
positionIndicator lamp
2H
Drive mode
switching in
progress
4H
Blink
Illuminate
Remain offSwitching between 4H and 4HLc
Drive mode
selector positionIndicator lamp
4H
Drive mode
switching in
progress
4HL
Blink
Illuminate
Remain off
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Switching between 4HL and 4LLc
Drive
mode
selector
positionIndicator lamp
4HLc
Drive mode
switching
in progress
and
4LLcandand
Blink
Illuminate
Remain off
NOTE When the drive mode-selector is
set between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”,
the front wheel and/or centre differential
lock lamps blink while the selection is in
process. Take the following precautions
when the indicator lamp is blinking.
Keep the steering wheel in the
straight ahead position while making
range selections. If you attempt to drive
forward with the steering wheel turned,
gear rattling or shock may occur and
the desired range may not actually be
selected.
When the drive mode-selector is set
between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”, while
the vehicle is stopped, the front wheel
and/or centre differential lock lamps
blink while the selection is in process.
Drive slowly and normally after
confirming that the lamp is switched.
If the front wheel and/or centre
differential lock lamps blinking after a
“2H” <-> “4H” <-> “4HLc” selection
has been made with the vehicle
moving, hold the steering wheel in the
straight ahead position and slowly
depress the accelerator pedal several
times.
NOTE The front and the rear wheel
lamps will blink during shifting process
from “4HLc” to “4LLc” or vice versa, as
the transfer passes through the neutral
position. Be sure to operate the drive
mode-selector until the front and the
rear wheel lamps illuminate again.
NOTE When parking, apply the parking
brake before stopping the engine and
make sure that the front and the rear
wheel lamps and the low range lamp
are not blinking during shifting process
between “4HLc” <-> “4LLc”.
Otherwise, the vehicle could
unexpectedly move even if the
automatic transmission is in the “P”
(PARK) position
NOTE If, after a “4HLc” <-> “4LLc”
selection has been made, front and the
rear wheel lamps continue blinking and
the desired range is not actually
selected, return the drive modeselector
to its previous position. Place the
steering wheel in the straight ahead
position, drive the vehicle forward, and
release the accelerator pedal. Next,
hold down the clutch pedal (with
manual transmission) or place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (with automatic transmission)
and make the range selection again.
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NOTE If the low range lamp blinks
when you attempt to make a “4HLc”
<-> “4LLc” selection, a “4HLc” <->
“4LLc” selection cannot be made. Stop
the vehicle and release the accelerator
pedal. Next, hold down the clutch pedal
(with manual transmission) or place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (with automatic transmission)
and make the range selection again.
NOTE The ESC function is suspended
while “4LLc” is selected
indicator
lamp is illuminated while these functions
are suspended. It does not indicate a
problem. When “2H” or “4H” or “4HLc”
is selected, this lamp goes out and
function again. Refer to “ESC indicator
lamp, ESC OFF indicator lamp”.
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IMPORTANT
133)The “4LLc” range gives maximum
torque for low-speed driving on steep
slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other
difficult surfaces. On vehicles with
automatic transmission, do not exceed
speeds of approximately 70 km/h in “4LLc”
range.
134)Do not drive your vehicle in the
“4HLc” or “4LLc” position on dry paved
roads and highways. Doing so may result in
excessive tyre wear, increased fuel
consumption, and possible noise
generation. It may also increase the
differential oil temperature, which may
damage the drive system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
resulting in oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious problems. On dry paved
roads and highways, drive the vehicle in
“2H” or “4H” only.
135)Do not operate the drive
mode-selector while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on snow or ice.
136)If a problem is detected in the transfer
system, a safety device will activate. The
front and rear wheel lamps will go out, the
centre differential lock lamp will blink rapidly
(twice per second), and transfer shifting will
become impossible fig. 276. Park your
vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine
for a few moments. Restart the engine. The
lamp should resume normal operation. If
the lamps continue to blink, have the
vehicle checked by a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK
(where provided)
If one wheel starts to spin freely and the
vehicle becomes stuck and cannot be
freed even using 4-wheel drive, the rear
differential lock switch (A) can be used
to activate the rear differential lock for
extra traction.
Operating the rear differential lock
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Move the drive mode-selector to
“4L” or “4H” position (Easy select
4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super
select 4WD II).
3. To activate the rear differential lock,
press the rear differential lock switch
(A).
4. To deactivate the rear differential
lock, press the rear differential lock
switch (B).
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The rear differential lock does not
operate when the drive mode-selector
is in “2H” position (Easy select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (Super select
4WD II).
When the rear differential is locked with
the drive mode-selector in “4L” or “4H”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc” or
“4HLc” position (Super select 4WD II)
changing the drive mode-selector to
“2H” position (Easy select 4WD), “2H”
or “4H” position (Super select 4WD II)
makes the rear differential unlock
automatically.
Rear differential lock indicator lamp
When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON, the rear differential
lock indicator lamp (A) in the meter
cluster illuminates for a few seconds
then indicates the rear differential lock’s
operating status (activated or
deactivated).The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp also illuminates for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON. Refer to “2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp”. The status of
the rear differential lock (resulting from
depression of the rear differential lock
switch) is shown by blinking or steady
illumination of the rear differential lock
indicator lamp.
Operation
state of rear
differential
lockRear differential lock
indicator lamp
Easy
select
4WDSuper
select
4WD II
Rear differential
lock
deactivated
Switching in
progress
Rear differential
lock activated
Blink
Illuminate
Remain off
The indicator lamp blinks while the rear
differential lock is being switched
between its activated and deactivated
conditions. When the switching
operation is complete, the indicator
lamp is either illuminated steadily or not
illuminated.
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