2017 FIAT TALENTO Owner handbook (in English)

Gear change indicators
Depending on the versions, a warning
light 1 fig. 218 on the instrument panel
tells you the best time to shift up or
down to optimise fuel consumption:
Shift up;
Shift down;
Driving style indicator
This informs you about your adopted
driving style in real time. The result is
shown by the colour of the indicator
light 2 fig. 218.
Green: flexible, economical driving;
Yellow: adopt a flexible style;
Orange: driving too dynamic.
To activate/deactivate the driving style
indicator, refer to the RADIO/TOUCH –
RADIO NAV supplement.Route summary
When the engine is stopped, an
appropriate message appears on the
display 3 fig. 219 with information about
your last route.
It indicates:
average fuel consumption;
mileage;
the number of kilometres saved.A general grade from 0 to 100 appears
that allows you to assess your
ecological driving performance: high
values mean reduced fuel consumption.
Below is some ecological advice to
improve your performance. Store your
preferred routes lets you compare
performances. For further information,
refer to the RADIO/TOUCH – RADIO
NAV supplement.
ECOMODE
ECOMODE is a function that optimises
fuel consumption. It acts on a few of
the vehicle's uses (heating, air
conditioning, power steering, etc.) and
on a few driving operations
(acceleration, gear shift, speed
regulation, deceleration, etc.).
Activation of the function
Press button 4 fig. 219.
TheECOfig. 220 indicator light 5 on
the instrument panel turns on to
confirm that it has been activated.
While driving, you can temporarily leave
the ECOMODE function to reset all
engine performances. To do this, press
the accelerator pedal firmly. The
ECOMODE function is reactivated as
soon as you release the accelerator.
Deactivating the function
Press button 4 fig. 219.
TheECOfig. 220 warning light 5 on the
instrument panel turns off to confirm
that it has been deactivated.
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BehaviourRather than heat the engine while
stopped, we advise you to drive
moderately until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature.
Speed increases fuel consumption.
Do not strain the engine by
exceeding speed in intermediary gears.
Use the highest gear.
Avoid sudden acceleration.
Brake as little as possible. By
assessing the danger or curve in
advance, it will be sufficient to lift your
foot off the accelerator.
When going uphill, we advise you to
keep a steady speed, without having to
change it.
In modern vehicles, double clutching
before stopping the engine is not
necessary and could even cause
damage.Tyres fig. 221
Pressure too low can increase fuel
consumption.
Using unsuitable tyres can increase
fuel consumption.
Advice for use
Favour the ECOMODE function.
Electricity increases fuel
consumption. We advise you to turn off
accessories when they are not in use.
You must use your lights according to
the laws in effect in the country you are
in.
Use diffusers as much as possible.
Driving at 100 km/h with the windows
open increases fuel consumption by
4% fig. 222.
For vehicles with climate control, fuel
consumption is increased (especially in
cities) when in use. For vehicles with
manual climate control, turn off the
system when you no longer need it.Some advice for reducing fuel
consumption and thus helping
safeguard the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in high
temperatures or in the sun, open up the
doors to let out the hot air before
leaving.
Do not leave the roof rack mounted if
not in use.
When transporting particularly large
objects, use a trailer if possible.
To tow a camper, use an approved
deflector and do not forget to adjust it.
Avoid "door to door" use of the
vehicle (short trips with prolonged
stops) because the engine never
reaches its ideal temperature.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

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 toll free phone number
found in the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.....139
REPLACING AN INTERNAL BULB .139
REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB .140
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FUSES...................144
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE . .148
CHANGING A WHEEL.........148
TYRE INFLATION KIT..........151
JUMP STARTING............153
BATTERY RECHARGING.......154
TOWING THE VEHICLE........155
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
CONTROL
Press button 2 fig. 223. This
simultaneously activates the four
flashing arrows and those on the side. It
must be used only in case of danger to
warn other drivers that you have had to
stop in an unusual or prohibited place
or in special driving or traffic conditions.
Depending on the trim, in case you
stop abruptly, the emergency lights can
go on automatically. You can turn them
off by pressing the button 2
fig. 223 once.
REPLACING AN
INTERNAL BULB
152) 153) 154) 155)
Courtesy lights
Remove the lens from the courtesy light
concerned (1 fig. 224, 2 and 3 fig. 225,
6 and 7 fig. 226 ) using a screwdriver.
Pull the bulb downwards to remove
from its housing.
Type of bulb: W6W
Replace the bulb and reposition the
press-fit lens.
Vehicles with reading light
Type of bulb 2 fig. 227: pin type, 10W
Type of reading light bulb 3 fig. 227:
W5W
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Glove compartment light
Remove the lens using a screwdriver.
Pull the bulb 4 fig. 228 to remove from
its housing.
Types of bulbs: W5W
Replace the bulb and reposition the
press-fit lens.
Boot light
Remove the lens using a screwdriver.
Pull the bulb 5 fig. 229 to remove from
its housing.
Types of bulbs: W5WReplace the bulb and reposition the
press-fit lens.
WARNING
152)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
153)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
154)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold, to
prevent the risk of burns.
155)The bulbs are under pressure and
could explode when being replaced. Risk
of injury.
REPLACING AN
EXTERNAL BULB
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Daytime running lights
Turn the bulb holder A fig. 230 a quarter
turn anticlockwise and pull it out.
Types of bulbs: W21W/5W.
Replace the bulb and reposition the
holder.
Main and low beam headlights
Turn the guard B fig. 230 a quarter turn
anticlockwise.
Disconnect the connector 2 fig. 231.
Unhook the spring 1 fig. 231 and
remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: H4.
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Do not touch the bulb crystal. Hold
it by its ends.
Replace the bulb, hook the spring back
on and reconnect the connector, taking
care to also refit the guard B fig. 230.
Turn indicator
Turn the bulb holder C fig. 232 a
quarter turn anticlockwise and pull out
the bulb.IMPORTANT Depending on the local
laws or as a precaution, buy an
emergency box containing a series of
light bulbs and fuses from a Fiat
Dealership.
Types of bulbs: PY21W (orange bulb).
Front fog lights
To replace the lights 3 fig. 233:
pass under the vehicle to access the
bulb holder;
unhook the flap;
turn the bulb holder a quarter turn.
Types of bulbs: H16LL.
Type of bulb for vehicles with cornering
lights: H11LL.Side direction indicators
Release the lens (indicator) 5
fig. 234 (using a screwdriver, pad the tip
with a cloth so that it does not damage
the body paint).
Turn the bulb holder 4 fig. 234 a quarter
turn anticlockwise and pull out the bulb.
Types of bulbs: W5W or depending on
the vehicle WY5 W.
Auxiliary lights
If you want to equip the vehicle with
"fog lights" or "long distance" please
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Rear light cluster Type A
Undo the screws 1 fig. 235.
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Slightly turn the cluster A fig. 235 and
disengage it to access bulb holder 2
fig. 236.
Release the bulb holder by turning it a
quarter turn anticlockwise.
Release the bulbs by pressing slightly
and simultaneously turning them a
quarter turn anticlockwise.Directional signals 3 fig. 237:
bayonet light bulb PY 21W.
Parking and brake lights 4
fig. 237: bayonet bulb P 21/5W.
Rear light cluster Type B
Undo the screws 5 fig. 238.
Detach the light cluster B fig. 238.
Turn the bulb holder 6 or 7 fig. 239 and
disengage it.Replace the bulb involved.
Replace the bulb holder and affix it by
turning it.
Check the correct fastening.
Refit the light cluster and screw it in
again.
Rear fog lights (driver's side only)
6: bulb with pins W16W.
Reverse lights 7:bayonet light bulb
W16W.
Third brake light on rear swing
doors
Undo the nuts 8 fig. 240.
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From the outside, pull out the light
cluster to access the bulb 9 fig. 241.
Bulb with pins P 21W.
Third brake light on tailgate
Undo the nuts 10 fig. 242.From the outside, pull out the light
cluster and reach bulb 11 fig. 243.
Bayonet light bulb P 21W.
Number plate lights
The bulb can be reached in the same
way as in vehicles with swing doors as
for tailgate.
Remove the lens 12 fig. 245 (using a
screwdriver).Remove the cover to access the bulb.
Types of bulbs: W5W.
WARNING
156)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
157)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
158)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold,
RISK OF BURNS!
159)When intervening under the bonnet,
the solenoid valve could start up
automatically at any time. Risk of injury.
160)The bulbs are under pressure and
could explode while being replaced. Risk of
injury.
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