2017 FIAT FULLBACK Owner handbook (in English)

Warning lamps What it means
Charge warning lamp
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, and goes off after the engine has started.
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Oil pressure warning lamp
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, and the lamp goes off after the engine has started. If it illuminates while the engine is running,
the oil pressure is too low. If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is running, turn the engine off
and have it inspected.
The oil pressure warning lamp should not be treated as an indication of the engine’s oil level. The oil level
must be checked using the dipstick.
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Door-ajar warning lamp
This lamp illuminates when a door is either open or not completely closed.
If the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 km/h with a door open or incompletely closed, a buzzer
sounds 4 times as a warning.
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Washer fluid level warning lamp
This lamp comes on when the washer fluid is running low. If the lamp comes on, replenish the container
with washer fluid. Refer to “Washer fluid” and to “Refill capacities”.
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Warning lamps What it means
SRS warning lamp
There is a supplemental restraint system (“SRS”) warning lamp on the instrument panel. The system
checks itself every time the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON. The SRS warning lamp will come on for several seconds and then go out. This is normal and
means the system is working properly.
If there is a problem involving one or more of the SRS components, the warning lamp will come on and
stay on.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the SRS airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.
On vehicles equipped with the ERA-GLONASS, if the ERA-GLONASS system operates, the SRS
warning lamp illuminates.
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ABS warning lamp (where provided)
If there is a malfunction in the system, the ABS warning lamp will come on. Under normal conditions, the
ABS warning lamp comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON and goes off a few seconds later.
NOTE: On vehicles with the rear differential lock and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the ESC and
ABS functions are suspended while the rear differential lock is activated. ESC indicator lamp, ESC OFF
indicator lamp and ABS warning lamp are illuminated while these functions are suspended. It does not
indicate a problem. When the rear differential lock is disengaged, these lamps go out and function again.
Refer to “ESC indicator lamp, ESC OFF indicator lamp”.
If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates:
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the lamp goes out after a few minutes driving; if it then
remains off during driving, there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp do not disappear, or if they come on again when the vehicle is driven, we
recommend you to have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
If the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp illuminate at the same time:
The ABS and brake force distribution function may not work, so hard braking could make the vehicle
unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
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WARNING
115)In the following situations, brake
performance may be compromised or the
vehicle may become unstable if brakes are
applied suddenly; consequently, avoid
driving at high speeds or applying the
brakes suddenly. Furthermore, immediately
the vehicle should be brought to a stop in a
safe location and we recommend you to
have it checked. 1 – The brake warning
lamp does not illuminate when the parking
brake is applied or does not turn off when
the parking brake is released.2–The
brake warning lamp and the ABS warning
lamp illuminate at the same time. For
details, refer to “ABS warning lamp”. 3 –
The brake warning lamp remains
illuminated while driving.
116)The vehicle should be brought to a
halt in the following manner when brake
performance has deteriorated. 1 – Depress
the brake pedal harder than usual. Even if
the brake pedal moves down to the very
end of its possible stroke, keep it pressed
down hard. 2 – Should the brakes fail, use
engine braking to reduce your speed and
carefully pull the parking brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.
IMPORTANT
46)This warning lightwill flash after
starting or during prolonged cranking to
indicate a fault with the glow plug heating
system. If the engine starts, the vehicle can
be used as normal, but a Fiat Dealership
must be contacted as soon as possible.
47)If the diesel preheat indicator lamp
comes on after the engine is started, the
engine speed may not rise above the idling
speed because of fuel freezing. In this case,
keep the engine idling for about
10 minutes, then turn off the ignition switch
or put in OFF the operation mode, and
immediately turn it on or put in ON again to
confirm that the diesel preheat indicator
lamp is off.
48)When this indicator lamp blinks,
electronic stability control function or active
traction control function is operating, which
means that the road is slippery or that your
vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip. If this
happens, drive slower with less accelerator
input.49)If an abnormal condition occurs in the
system while driving, the
indicator lamp
will illuminate. In these cases, follow these
procedures:1–Ifthetemperature in the
braking system continues to increase due
to continuous brake control on a slippery
road surface, the
indicator lamp will
blink, and operation of the active traction
control function will be suspended to
protect the brake system (the engine
control of the traction control function and
normal brake operation will not be
affected.) Park your vehicle in a safe place.
When the temperature in the braking
system has come down, the indicator lamp
will go off and the electronic stability control
function and active traction control function
will start operating again.2–Ifthe
indicator lamp does not go out even
through the above procedure is followed,
there could be a problem in the system.
Stop the engine and start the engine again
and check whether the
indicator lamp
goes out. If the indicator lamp goes out,
there is no abnormal condition.3–Ifthe
indicator lamp illuminates even after
your vehicle is driven a short distance after
re-starting the engine, we recommend you
to have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
50)Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emission
control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
51)If the lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in
ON, we recommend you to have the
system checked.
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52)If the lamp illuminates while the engine
is running, avoid driving at high speeds and
have the system inspected by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible. Accelerator
pedal and brake pedal response may be
negatively influenced under these
conditions.
53)If it illuminates while the engine is
running, there is a problem in the charging
system. Immediately park your vehicle in a
safe place and we recommend you to have
it checked.
54)If this lamp illuminates when the engine
oil level is not low, have it inspected.
55)This warning lamp does not indicate
the amount of oil in the crankcase. This
must be determined by checking the oil
level on the dipstick, while the engine is
switched off.
56)If you continue driving with low engine
oil level or with this warning lamp
illuminated, engine seizure may occur.
57)Before moving your vehicle, check that
the warning lamp is OFF.
58)If any of the following conditions occur,
there may be a problem with the SRS
airbags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners,
and they may not function properly in a
collision or may suddenly activate without a
collision: 1 – Even when the ignition switch
or the operation mode is in ON, the SRS
warning lamp does not come on or it
remains on. 2 – The SRS warning lamp
comes on while driving.
59)The SRS airbags and seat belt
pre-tensioners are designed to help reduce
the risk of serious injury or death in certain
collisions. If either of the above conditions
occurs, immediately have your vehicle
checked by a Fiat Dealership.60)Any of the following indicates that the
ABS is not functioning and only the
standard brake system is working. (The
standard brake system is functioning
normally.) If this happens, take your vehicle
to a Fiat Dealership.
61)When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, the warning lamp does not
come on or it remains on and does not go
off . The warning lamp comes on while
driving.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the safety
systems with which the car is equipped
and provides instructions on how to
use them correctly.SEATBELTS...............108
SBR SYSTEM..............110
PRETENSIONERS AND FORCE
LIMITER SYSTEM............112
CHILD RESTRAINT...........113
SUITABILITY FOR ISOFIX AND OTHER
SEATING POSITIONS.........116
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
AIRBAG..................127
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS.....137
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS . . .141
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SEAT BELTS
To protect you and your passengers in
the event of an accident, it is the most
important that the seat belts be worn
correctly while driving.
The front seat belts each have a
pre-tensioner system (Single cab and
Club cab). The front seat belts and the
rear outer seat belts each have a
pre-tensioner system (Double cab).
These belts are used the same way as
a conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pre-tensioner
system and force limiter system”.
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3-point type seat belt (with
emergency locking mechanism)
This type of belt requires no length
adjustment. Once worn, the belt
adjusts itself to the movement of
wearer, but in the event of a sudden or
strong shock, the belt automatically
locks to hold the wearer’s body.
For some markets (for example
Sweden) /where provided, vehicles are
equipped with roller seat belts with
double locking functions in the front
seat as well as the rear seat. You are
not allowed to tamper with the seat
belts or their mounting in any way. If
problems occur, we recommend you to
have the seat belts inspected by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
NOTE You can check if the belt locks
by pulling it forward quickly.To fasten
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while
holding the latch plate.
NOTE When the seat belts cannot be
pulled out in a locked condition, pull the
belts once forcefully and then return
them. After that, pull the belts out
slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle
until a “click” is heard.
3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust
slackness as desired.
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To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the
button on the buckle.NOTE As the belt retracts
automatically, keep the latch plate held
while retracting so that the belt stows
slowly. Failure to do this could damage
the vehicle.
NOTE If the seat belt (A) or ring (B)
becomes dirty, the belt may not retract
smoothly. If the seat belt and ring are
dirty, clean them with a mild soap or
detergent solution.
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SEAT BELT INSPECTION
Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed
webbing and for cracked or deformed
metallic parts. Replace the belt
assembly if defective.
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WARNING
117)Seat belts should always be worn by
every adult who drives or rides in this
vehicle, and by all children who are large
enough to wear seat belts properly. Other
children should always use proper child
restraint systems.
118)Always place the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put it behind you or under your arm.
119)One seat belt should be used by only
one person. Doing otherwise can be
dangerous.120)The seat belt will provide maximum
protection if the recliner seatback is placed
in fully upright position. When the seatback
is reclined, there is greater risk that the
passenger will slide under the belt,
especially in a forward impact accident,
and may be injured by the belt or by
striking the instrument panel or seatbacks.
121)Remove any twists when using the
belt.
122)Never hold a child in your arms or on
your lap when riding in this vehicle, even if
you are wearing your seat belt. To do so
risks severe or fatal injury to your child in a
collision or sudden stop.
123)Always adjust the seat belt to a snug
fit.
124)Always wear the lap portion of the
belt over your hips.
125)Never push the button on the buckle
when travelling.
126)Seat belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Pregnant
women should use the available seat belts.
This will reduce the likelihood of injury to
both the woman and the unborn child. The
lap belt should be worn across the thighs
and as snug against the hips as possible,
but not across the waist. Consult your
doctor if you have any additional questions
or concerns.
127)Never wear the lap portion of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against abdomen and
increase the risk of injury.128)Do not attempt to repair or replace
any part of the seat belt assemblies; we
recommend you to have this work done by
a Fiat Dealership. Incorrect repair or
replacement could reduce the
effectiveness of the belts and could result
in serious injury in the event of a collision.
129)Remember that, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very
serious risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat occupants.
130)Make height adjustment of the seat
belts when the car is stationary.
IMPORTANT
62)No modifications or additions should be
made which will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly
from being adjusted to remove slack.
63)The seat belts must not be twisted
when worn.
64)We recommend you to have all seat
belt assemblies including retractors and
attaching hardware inspected after any
collision. We recommend that seat belt
assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and
the belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly.
65)Once the pre-tensioner has activated, it
cannot be re-used. It must be replaced
together with the retractor.
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66)Do not insert any foreign objects
(pieces of plastic, paper clips, buttons, etc.)
in the buckle or retractor mechanism
fig. 198. In addition, do not modify, remove,
or install the seat belt. Otherwise, the seat
belt may not be able to provide adequate
protection in a collision or other situation.
67)A dirty belt should be cleaned with
neutral detergent in warm water. After
rinsing in water, let it dry in the shade. Do
not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts
because this affects their characteristics.SBR SYSTEM
Seat belt reminder
For the driver and the front
passenger’s seat (where provided)
* — This warning lamp shows the case
of the left-hand drive vehicles.
1. LHD vehicles
2. RHD vehicles
If the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON while the driver's and / or the
front passenger's (if so equipped) seat
belt is not fastened, the warning lamp
comes on and the tone sounds for
approximately 6 seconds to remind the
driver and / or the front passenger (so
equipped) to fasten the seat belt.
If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt
still unfastened, the warning lamp will
blink and the tone will sound
intermittently until the seat belt is
fastened.
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NOTE If the seat belt subsequently
remains unfastened, the warning lamp
and the tone will issue further warnings
each time the vehicle starts moving
from a stop.
NOTE For the front passenger seat, the
warning function works only while a
person is sitting on the seat (Club cab
and Double cab).
NOTE When luggage is placed on the
front passenger seat, a sensor in the
seat cushion may, depending on the
weight and position of the luggage,
cause the warning tone to sound and
the warning lamp to come on (Club cab
and Double cab).
For the rear passenger’s seats
(where provided)
* — This warning lamp shows the case
of the 5-passenger vehicles.
If the ignition switch is turned to the
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