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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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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SAFETY
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON while a seat belt is not
fastened, the warning lamp comes on
for approximately 30 seconds to remind
the rear passenger to fasten the seat
belt.
If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt
still unfastened, the warning lamps
come on for approximately another
30 seconds. (This illumination happens
only the first time the vehicle starts
moving with the seat belt still
unfastened.)
The warning lamps go off when the
seat belt is fastened.
NOTE The warning lamp comes on
even if no one is sitting on the rear
seats.
NOTE If a seat belt is unfastened while
the vehicle is being driven, the tone
sounds for approximately 1 second and
the warning lamp comes on for
approximately 30 seconds. At the same
time, the warning lamp for the seat
where the seat belt is not fastened
comes on.
NOTE If the seat belts are initially
fastened but a seat belt is unfastened
while the vehicle is stationary and the
vehicle is then driven with the seat belt
still unfastened, the warning lamp
comes on again for approximately
30 seconds.Adjustable seat belt anchor (front
seats of Club cab and Double cab)
The seat belt anchor height can be
adjusted. To move the anchor, pull the
lock knob (1) and slide the anchor to
the desired position. Release the lock
knob to lock the anchor into position.
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Lap belts
The lap belts should be adjusted by
holding the belt and latch plate at right
angles to each other, and then pulling
the belt as shown in the illustration to a
snug fit around the occupant.A — Tighten
B — Loosen
While holding the latch plate, insert the
latch plate into the buckle until a “click”
is heard.
IMPORTANT
68)Do not install any accessory or sticker
that makes the lamp difficult to see.
WARNING
131)When adjusting the seat belt anchor,
set it at a position that is sufficiently high so
that the belt will make full contact with your
shoulder but will not touch your neck.
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To remove
Remove the child restraint system in
accordance with the instructions
provided by the child restraint system’s
manufacturer.
Installing a child restraint system to
a 3-point type seat belt (with
emergency locking mechanism)
Installation
1. Put a child restraint system on the
seat in which you wish to install it and
remove the head restraint from the seat.
Refer to “Head restraints”.
2. When installing a child restraint
system in the front passenger seat,
adjust seat slide to its most rearward
position.
3. Route the belt through the child
restraint according to the child restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
4. Remove all slack by using the locking
clip (A).
5. If your child restraint system has a
support leg, make sure that there is a
support leg at the stable position on the
floor.
6. Before putting the child in the
restraint, push and pull the child
restraint in all directions to be sure it is
secure. Do this before each use.
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WARNING
158)When installing a child restraint
system, remove the head restraint from the
seat.
159)Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
160)For some type of child restraint, the
locking clip (A) should be used to help
avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden manoeuvre. It must be fitted and
used in accordance with the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions. The locking
clip must be removed when the child
restraint is removed.
IMPORTANT
73)When attaching a child restraint system
to the rear seat, adjust the front seat to
prevent the front seatbacks from touching
the child's feet and child restraint system.
74)When installing a child restraint system
(Mass group II & III) on the front passenger
seat, please move the seatbacks position
to 2 steps rearward from upright position.
75)Child restraint system with support leg
can not be suitable on the rear centre seat.
76)Pull down the head restraint of the child
restraint after the child gets down from the
child restraint when you use the “KID-FIX”
or “KID PLUS” in the rear seat to prevent
the head restraint of the child restraint from
touching the rear glass. And make sure the
head restraint is adjusted and properly
positioned when the child sits in the child
restraint system.
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168)Do not sit on the edge of the seat, or
sit with your lower legs too close to the
instrument panel, or lean head or chest
close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Do not put feet or legs on or against
the instrument panel.
169)Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive
with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.
170)Place all infants and small children in
the rear seat and properly restrained using
an appropriate child restraint system. The
rear seat is the safest for infants and
children.
171)Infants and small children should
never be unrestrained, stand up against
the instrument panel or held in your arms
or on your lap. They could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision, including
when the airbag inflates. They should be
properly seated in an appropriate child
restraint system. See the “Child restraint”
section of this owner’s manual.
172)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child
regardless of the severity of the impact.
Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.173)Older children should be seated,
properly wearing the seat belt, with an
appropriate booster seat if needed.
174)Extreme Hazard! NEVER use a
rearward facing child restraint on a seat
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of
it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
175)Do not fit any accessory that makes
the indicator impossible to see, and do not
cover the indicator with a sticker. You
would not be able to verify the status of the
passenger airbag system.176)To reduce risk of serious or fatal
injury: always turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position or put the operation mode
in OFF, before operating the front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. Failure
to do so could adversely affect the airbag
performance; Wait at least 60 seconds to
operate the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position or putting
the operation mode in OFF. The SRS
airbag system is designed to retain enough
voltage to deploy the airbag; Always
remove the key from the front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch after operating that
switch. Failure to do so could lead to
improper position of the front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch; Do not turn OFF
the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch except when a child restraint
system is fitted to the front passenger seat;
If the OFF indicator does not come on
when the front passenger’s airbag ONOFF
switch is turned OFF, do not fit a child
restraint system to the front passenger
seat. We recommend you to have the
system inspected by a Fiat Dealership; if
the OFF indicator remains on when the
front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is
turned ON, do not allow anyone to sit on
the front passenger seat. We recommend
you to have the system inspected by a Fiat
Dealership.
177)Do not apply stickers or other objects
to the steering wheel, the dashboard in the
passenger side airbag area and the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on
the passenger side of the dashboard since
they could interfere with correct inflation of
the passenger airbag and also cause
serious injury to the passengers.
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198)If your vehicle has received any
damage, we recommend you to have the
SRS inspected to ensure it is in proper
working order.
199)On vehicles with the side airbag, do
not modify your front seats, centre pillar
and centre console. It can adversely affect
SRS performance and lead to possible
injury.
200)If you found any tear, scratch, crack
or damage to the portion where the airbag
is stored, you should have the SRS
inspected by a Fiat Dealership.ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
Brake assist system (where
provided)
The brake assist system is a device
assisting drivers who cannot depress
the brake pedal firmly such as in
emergency stop situations and provides
greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed
suddenly, the brakes will be applied
with more force than usual.
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NOTE Once the brake assist system is
operational, it maintains great braking
force even if the brake pedal is lightly
released. To stop its operation,
completely remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
NOTE When the brake assist system is
in use while driving, you may feel the
brake pedal attempt to resist, the pedal
moves in small motions in conjunction
with the operation noise, or the vehicle
body and the steering wheel vibrate.
This occurs when the brake assist
system is operating normally and does
not indicate faulty operation. Continue
to depress the brake pedal.
NOTE When the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) indicator lamp is
illuminated, the brake assist system
may not function.Emergency stop signal system
(where provided)
This is a device that reduces the
possibility of rear end collisions by the
rapid and automatic blinking of the
hazard warning lamps to alert vehicles
approaching from behind during
sudden braking. When the emergency
brake system operates, the hazard
warning indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster blinks rapidly at the
same time.
NOTE Activating condition for the
emergency brake system > It activates
when all of the following conditions are
met.
The vehicle speed is approximately
55 km/h or higher.
The brake pedal has been
depressed, and the system judges that
it was sudden braking from the vehicle
deceleration and the operating
condition of the anti-lock brake system
(ABS).
Deactivating condition for the
emergency brake system > It
deactivates when one of the following
conditions is met.
The brake pedal is released.
The hazard warning flasher switch is
pressed.
The system judges that it was not
sudden braking from the vehicle
deceleration and the operating
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condition of the anti-lock brake system
(ABS).
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(where provided)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
prevent the wheels from locking up
when braking. This helps maintain
vehicle drivability and steering wheel
handling.
Driving hints
Always keep a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Even if your
vehicle is equipped with the ABS, leave
a greater braking distance when:
Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
Driving with tyre chains installed.
Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other
differences in surface height.
Driving on uneven road surfaces.
Operation of ABS is not restricted
situations where brakes are applied
suddenly. This system may also prevent
the wheels from locking when you drive
over manholes, steel roadwork plates,
road markings, or any uneven road
surface.
When the ABS is in use, you may feel
the brake pedal pulsation and the
vibrations of the vehicle body and
steering wheel. It may also feel as if the
pedal resists being pressed.In this situation, simply hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Do not pump the
brake, which will result in reduced
braking performance.
An operation noise is emitted from the
engine compartment or feel a shock
from the brake pedal when start driving
immediately after starting the engine.
These are normal sound or operation
that the ABS makes when performing a
self-check. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over
approximately 10 km/h. It stops
working when the vehicle slows below
7 km/h.
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After driving on icy roads
After driving on snow or icy roads,
remove any snow and ice which may
have be left around the wheels. On
vehicles that have an ABS, be careful
not to damage the wheel speed
sensors (A) or the cables located at
each wheel.Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(where provided)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
takes overall control of the anti-lock
brake system, traction control function
and active stability control function to
help maintain the vehicle’s control and
traction. Please read this section in
conjunction with the page on the
anti-lock brake system, traction control
function and electronic stability control
function.
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NOTE An operation noise may be
emitted from the engine compartment
in the following situations. The sound is
associated with checking the
operations of the ESC. At this time, you
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if
you depress it. These do not indicate a
malfunction:
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When the ignition switch is set to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
When the vehicle is driven for a while
after the engine is turned on.
NOTE When the ESC is activated, you
may feel a vibration in the vehicle body
or hear a whining sound from the
engine compartment. This indicates
that the system is operating normally. It
does not indicate a malfunction.
NOTE When the anti-lock brake
system warning lamp is illuminated, the
ESC is not active.
NOTE On vehicles with the rear
differential lock, 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 “ABS warning lamp” and “ESC
indicator lamp, ESC OFF indicator
lamp”.
Electronic Stability Control function
The electronic stability control function
is designed to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle on slippery roads
or during rapid steering maneuvers. It
works by controlling the engine output
and the brake on each wheel.NOTE The electronic stability control
function does not operate when the
drive mode-selector is in the “4L”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super select 4WD II). When
the electronic stability control function is
operating with the drive mode-selector
in the “2H” or “4H” position (Easy select
4WD), “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position
(Super select 4WD II), setting the drive
mode-selector to the “4L” (Easy select
4WD), “4LLc” position (Super select
4WD II) position makes the electronic
stability control function deactivate
automatically.
NOTE The electronic stability control
function operates at speeds of about
15 km/h or higher.
NOTE On vehicles with the rear
differential lock, the electronic stability
control function does not operate when
the rear differential lock is activated.
“ESC OFF” switch
The electronic stability control function
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 down the “ESC OFF” switch
for 3 seconds or longer.
When the electronic stability control
function is deactivated, the
indicator
will turn on. To reactivate the ESC,
momentarily press the “ESC OFF”
switch; the indicator
is turned off.
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Driving hints
When extricating the vehicle from mud,
sand or fresh snow with the drive
mode-selector in the “2H”or
“4H”position (Easy select 4WD) or “2H”,
“4H” or “4HLc” position (Super select
4WD II), you may find that operation of
the ESC prevents the engine speed
from increasing in response to
depression of the accelerator pedal. If
this happens and the vehicle remains
stuck as a result, place the drive
mode-selector in the “4L” position
(Easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position
(Super select 4WD II), or turn the
electronic stability control switch OFF.
The vehicle will then be easier to
extricate. (Brake control of the active
traction control function is still working
to prevent wheel spins when the ESC
OFF switch is “OFF”, “4L” position
(Easy select 4WD) or “4LLc” position
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(Super select 4WD II) selected.)