2017 FIAT FULLBACK heating

Indicator lamps What it means
Position lamp indicator lamp*
This indicator lamp illuminates while the position lamps are on.
Diesel preheat indicator lamp
This indicator lamp shows the glow plug preheat condition.Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless
operation system:When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the lamp illuminates. As the glow
plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine can be started.For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system:When the operation mode is put in ON, the lamp illuminates and preheating of the
glow plug starts automatically. As the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine starts.
If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indicator lamp is on for a longer time.
Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system: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 ignition switch to the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat indicator lamp does not come on even if the ignition switch is
placed in the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON.
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Fuel filter indicator lamp
This indicator 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. If it lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that
water has accumulated inside the fuel filter; if this happens, take action as follows.
Remove the water from the fuel filter. Refer to “Removal of water from the fuel filter”.
When the lamp goes out, you can resume driving. If it either does not go out or comes on from time to time, we
recommend you to have the vehicle inspected.
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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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72)Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of six hours) in the area
around the pretensioners may damage or
accidentally deploy them. Contact a Fiat
Dealership should intervention be
necessary on these components.CHILD RESTRAINT
When transporting children in your
vehicle, some type of child restraint
system should always be used
according to the size of the child. This
is required by law in most countries.
The regulations concerning driving with
children in the front seat may differ from
country to country. You are advised to
comply with the relevant regulations.
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Caution for installing the child
restraint on vehicle with front
passenger airbag
The label shown here is attached on
vehicles with front passenger airbag.
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NOTE The labels may be in different
positions depending on the vehicle
model.Use rearward facing child restraints in
the rear seat or turn off the front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
(Club cab and Double cab, refer to “To
turn an airbag off”).
Infants and small children
When transporting infants and small
children in your vehicle, follow the
instruction given below.
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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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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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geographical features before
attempting to cross a stream and
ford the stream where the water is
as shallow as practicable.Set the
drive mode-selector to “4L”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super select 4WD II).Drive
slowly at a speed of approximately
5 km/h to avoid splashing too
much water.
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Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the
following inspection and maintenance
procedures:
Check that the vehicle has not been
damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to have
the brakes checked.
Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core and the A/T
oil cooler.
After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a Fiat
Dealership and take the necessary
measures:
Check the brake system and, if
necessary, have it serviced.
Check the engine, transmission,
transfer, and differential oil or grease
level and turbidity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water contamination.
Replace it with new oil or grease.
Grease the propeller shaft.
Check the inside of the vehicle. If
ingress of water is found, dry the carpet
etc.
Inspect the headlamps. If the
headlamp bulb is flooded with water,
have the headlamp drained off.
IMPORTANT
140)Selecting “4H” or “4L” position (Easy
select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
(Super select 4WD II) to drive on dry paved
road will increase the fuel consumption with
possible noise generation and early tyre
wear. It may also increase the differential oil
temperature, resulting in possible damage
to the driving system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
possibly leading to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.
141)Avoid sudden braking, sudden
acceleration, and sharp turning; such
operations could cause skidding and
spinouts.142)Do not force the vehicle or drive
recklessly on sandy surfaces. In
comparison with normal road surfaces, the
engine and other drive-system components
are put under excessive strain when driving
on such a surface, and this could lead to
accidents.
143)If any of following conditions occur
while the vehicle is being driven,
immediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and follow these procedures: the
needle in the temperature gauge
approaches the overheating zone. Refer to
“Engine overheating”; automatic
transmission fluid temperature warning
lamp comes on. Refer to “When the A/T
(automatic transmission) fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on”.
144)Never cross a stream where the water
is deep. Do not change gears while
crossing the stream. Frequent crossing of
streams can adversely affect the life span
of the vehicle; we recommend you to take
the necessary measures to prepare,
inspect, and repair the vehicle.
145)After crossing a stream, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning
properly. If the brakes are wet and not
functioning properly, dry them out by
driving slowly while lightly depressing the
brake pedal. Inspect each part of the
vehicle carefully.
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A film of water can be formed on the
brake discs or brake drums and
prevent normal braking after driving in
heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this
occurs, dry the brakes out by driving
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the
engine braking by shifting to a lower
shift position while driving on steep
downhill roads in order to prevent the
brakes from overheating.
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Brake pads and linings
Avoid hard braking situations. New
brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km.
The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their wear limit. If
you hear this sound, have the brake
pads replaced.
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IMPORTANT
148)Avoid driving habits that cause heavy
braking and never “ride” the brakes by
resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. It causes bake overheating and
fade.
WARNING
237)Do not turn off the engine while your
vehicle is in motion. If you turn off the
engine while driving, the power assistance
for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.
238)If the power assist is lost or if either
brake hydraulic system stops working
properly, have your vehicle checked
immediately.
239)Do not leave any objects near the
brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;
doing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat
is securely held in place.
240)Driving with worn brake pads will
make it harder to stop, and can cause an
accident.
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
Cruise control is an automatic speed
control system that keeps a set speed.
It can be activated at approximately
40 km/h or more.
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NOTE Cruise control may not be able
to keep your speed on uphills or
downhills. Your speed may decrease on
a steep uphill. You may use the
accelerator pedal if you want to stay at
your set speed. Your speed may
increase to more than the set speed on
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a steep downhill. You have to use the
brake to control your speed. As a
result, the set speed driving is
deactivated.

IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the
00 800 3428 0000 freephone number
to search the nearest Fiat Dealership.ERA GLONASS.............204
IF THE VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN. .208
EMERGENCY STARTING.......209
ENGINE OVERHEATING........210
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM . . .211
TOOLS, JACK AND JACK
HANDLE..................211
HOW TO CHANGE A TYRE.....216
TOWING..................223
OPERATION UNDER ADVERSE
DRIVING CONDITIONS........226
FUSIBLE LINKS.............227
FUSES...................227
REPLACEMENT OF LAMP BULBS .235
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