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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The instrument panel warning lights are dim
or do not turn on, the starter motor does not
turn over.Battery terminal loose, disconnected or
rusted.Tighten it, reconnect it or clean it if it is
rusted.
Battery run down or out of order.Connect another battery to the defective one.
See the paragraph "Emergency starting" or
replace the battery if necessary. Do not push
the vehicle if the steering wheel lock is
engaged.
Circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
The engine does not start.Starting conditions were not satisfied.Refer to the “Starting the engine” paragraph
in the “Knowing your vehicle” chapter.
The electronic key "easy access" does not
work.Insert the key in the reader to start the
engine. Refer to the “Starting the engine”
paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle”
chapter.
The engine does not stop.Electronic key not recognised. Insert key into the reader.
Electronic problem.Press the starter button five times in a row,
quickly.
The steering wheel stays locked.Steering wheel locked.Turn the steering wheel and press the start
button at the same time (refer to the "Starting
the engine” paragraph in the “Knowing your
vehicle” chapter).
Circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
During driving
White smoke coming from the exhaust pipe.This does not necessarily indicate a defect:
the smoke comes from regenerating the
particulate filter.Please see the paragraph "Details about the
Diesel version".
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Smoke coming from underneath the vehicle
when starting the heating.This does not necessarily indicate a fault: the
smoke comes from the boiler.
In this case, the smoke will gradually
disappear when the passenger compartment
has reached the right temperature.
Smoke coming from the engine
compartment.Short circuit or leaks from the cooling circuit.Stop, remove the starter device, move away
from the vehicle and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The oil pressure warning light goes on in a
curve or when braking.The oil level is too low.Add engine oil (see the paragraph "Warning
lights and messages" in the chapter
"Knowing the instrument panel").
The oil pressure warning light goes on and
delays going off or stays on when you
accelerate.Low oil pressure. Stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
Steering becomes hard. Power steering is overheating. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Vibrations.Badly inflated tyres, badly balanced or
damaged.Check the tyre pressure; if the defect
persists, have it checked at a Fiat Dealership.
The engine overheats. The coolant liquid
temperature indicator is in the alarm area and
theSTOPwarning light goes on.The cooling fan is out of order.Stop, turn off the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Coolant liquid leak.Check the coolant liquid tank: there should
be liquid in it. In not, contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
Coolant liquid boiling in the tank.
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Mechanical breakdown: head gasket
damaged.Stop the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Windscreen wiper not working.Windscreen wiper blade blocked. Detach the blade before moving the wiper.
Electrical circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The windscreen wiper does not stop. Defective electrical controls. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Faster directional signal frequency. Bulb blown.Please see the paragraph "Replacing a light
bulb" in the "Emergency" chapter.
The direction indicators do not work.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The headlights do not go on or do not go off.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
Electric equipment
Traces of condensation in the lights.Traces of condensation can be due to natural
causes linked to temperature variations. In
this case, they will gradually disappear when
you turn the lights on.
The front seat belt warning light turns on
even if the seat belts are fastened.An object has come between the floorboard
and the seat, obstructing the sensor's
function.Remove any object that is beneath the front
seats.
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Electric equipment
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INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . .122
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........122
AdBlue (Urea) additive tank.......43
Baggage cover..............66
Battery...................167
Battery recharging............153
Bodywork.................172
Braking system..............179
Cargo volumes.............192
Checking levels..............163
Child protection systems........98
Carrying children safely.......98
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts.............99
ISOFIX fastening system......112
Climate control...............44
CO2 Emissions..............211
Consumption...............209
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............84
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................67
Diesel version particularities......72
Diffusers...................47
Display....................74
Doors.....................20Centralised door locking/
unlocking for the openable parts.......................23
Front doors...............20
Manual door locking/unlocking . . .24
Rear swing doors...........21
Sliding side door............21
Tailgate.................23
Electric windows.............57
Engine...................177
Engine bonnet...............59
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................122
External lights...............34
Daytime running lights........34
Dipped headlights...........35
Direction indicators..........36
Front fog lights.............35
Headlight alignment adjustment.......................36
Main beam headlights........35
Rear fog light..............36
Side lights................34
Filters...................166
Fluids and lubricants..........205
Front air bags
Driver and passenger air bags . . .94
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............95
Front airbags................94
Front headrest...............26
Handbrake................130Hazard warning lights..........138
Headrests..................26
Heating and ventilation..........46
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........162
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................124
Identification data............176
Ignition device...............44
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................173
Interior fittings...............60
Sun visors................60
Interior lights................37
Jump starting..............152
Keys.....................13
Electronic key.............15
Key with remote control.......13
Manual climate control.........48
Occupant protection systems.....90
Parking the vehicle...........130
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............144
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .143
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .123
Performance...............207
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................162
Pre-tensioners...............93