2018 FIAT FIORINO ABS

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering cars with
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on cars with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.

IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 5:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio,
central door locking system, alarm,
etc.) can work.
MAR: driving position. All electric
devices can operate.
AVV: engine starting. The ignition
device is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned
back to STOP if the engine does not
start, before the starting operation can
be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the device is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Turning off
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON
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WARNING
4)Never extract the key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This also applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed. It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out any after-market operation
involving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance, invalidate the warranty,
cause serious safety problems and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the vehicle. It
is automatically activated when the
key is removed from the ignition device.
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition key toMAR-ON, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
If, during ignition, the code is not
correctly recognised, the warning light
lights up on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key toSTOP
and then back toMAR;ifthe
lock continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system's control unit. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to 8)
stored with a code.
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WARNING
16)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
they can protect your head correctly. To
maximise the protective action provided by
the headrest, adjust the seat back so that
your trunk is upright and keep your head
as close to the headrest as possible.
STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the
steering wheel can be adjusted on
some versions.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
release lever A fig. 27 by pushing it
forwards (position 1);
adjust the steering wheel;
lock lever A by pulling it towards the
steering wheel (position 2).
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WARNING
17)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off.
18)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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If the methane has run out, switching to
petrol takes place automatically. In this
case the display shows the
icon
just above the CNG wording and all the
bars of the edges for the empty
notches light up constantly, regardless
of the type of supply; see fig. 67 or
fig. 68.If you want the car to run on petrol,
press the button fig. 69 located
between the controls in the dashboard.
The LED on the button switching on
indicates that the request for switching
has taken place correctly.The actual change to the chosen fuel
system takes place depending on
the vehicle usage conditions to
guarantee switching in absolute safety
and will be confirmed by the
warning
light in the instrument panel display
coming on/going off.
Manual switching of the operating
mode from petrol to methane and
vice versa only occurs if the engine
speed is below 2000 rpm.
In addition, in the case of starting at
outside temperatures of below around
-10°C, the switching times from Petrol
to Methane increase to allow the
pressure regulator/reduction unit to
become warm enough.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or pick-up, there
may be a brief flat spot (drop in power).
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 38
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 42
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 43
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 44
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 46
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 46
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 47
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 47
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 48
-GEARBOX FAILURE ........................... 48
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 49
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 49
-INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED .................................. 50
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 51
-DOOR OPEN ..................................... 51
-POWER STEERING FAILURE ............. 51
-INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT (Multijet
versions) - EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT (petrol versions) ......... 52
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 53
-FUEL RESERVE ................................. 54
-PLUG PREHEATING (Multijet
versions) - PLUG PREHEATING FAULT
(Multijet versions) ................................. 54
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Multijet
versions) .............................................. 55
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAULT - FIAT CODE - ALARM FAULT
(for versions/markets, where provided
- amber) - BREAK-IN ATTEMPT .......... 56
-GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ....... 57-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ...................... 59
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................... 59
-iTPMS ................................................ 60
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 60
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 60
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE....... 60
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............. 61
-TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ........................................ 61
-REAR FOG LIGHTS............................ 61
-SIDE LIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME .. 62
-LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
(blinking) .............................................. 62
-RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (blinking) ........................... 63
-FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................... 63
-CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 63
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 63
-GEAR SHIFT INDICATION .................. 64
-CNG SYSTEM FAILURE ..................... 64
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What it means What to do
amberEOBD engine management system failure
(petrol versions)
This indicates that the warning light is working
correctly. If the warning light stays on or turns on when
travelling:
fixed: this means there is a fault in the supply/
ignition system which could cause high exhaust
emissions, loss of performance, poor handling and
high fuel consumption levels. On some versions the
display shows the dedicated message. Under these
conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort
from the engine. Prolonged use of the vehicle with the
warning light on may cause damage.
blinking: this indicates possible damage to the
catalytic converter (see “EOBD system” in the
“Knowing the instrument panel” chapter). If the light is
on and blinking, release the accelerator pedal to lower
the speed of the engine until the warning light stops
flashing.If the light is fixed, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible. The warning light switches off if the
malfunction disappears, but is still stored by the
system.
If the light is blinking: continue the journey at moderate
speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may
cause further flashing and contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
amberABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light will light up when the system is either
not working or not available. In this case the braking
system maintains its efficiency unaltered but without
the advantage of the ABS system.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the vehicle is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.ABS SYSTEM ................................. 67
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 68
ITPMS SYSTEM (INDIRECT TYRE
PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM) ........................................ 70
TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM ............. 72
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS ....................................... 73
SEAT BELTS ................................... 73
SBR SYSTEM ................................. 75
PRE-TENSIONERS ......................... 75
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ...... 77
INSTALLING AN ISOFIX SEAT ......... 81
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG ............... 84
FRONT AIRBAGS............................ 84
SIDE BAGS ..................................... 88
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SAFETY

ABS SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or more
wheels from locking and slipping
regardless of the road surface
conditions and braking intensity,
ensuring control of the vehicle even
during emergency braking.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system completes
the system allowing the brake force to
be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS has
come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle
speed should be altered to suit the type
of road surface.
MECHANICAL BRAKE
ASSIST
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system (which cannot be
deactivated) recognises emergency
braking conditions according to the
speed of operation of the brake pedal
and provides an additional hydraulicbraking pressure to support that
provided by the driver. This allows
faster and more powerful operation of
the braking system.
IMPORTANT When the Mechanical
Brake Assist intervenes, noises may be
heard from the system. This is normal.
In any case, while braking keep the
brake pedal firmly depressed.
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FAULT WARNINGS
ABS failure
This is indicated by turning on the
warning light on the instrument
panel together with a message on the
display on some versions (see the
“Warning lights and messages”
paragraph in the “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter).
In this case, the braking system will still
be effective, although without the
extra capacity offered by the ABS. Drive
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
EBD failure
This is indicated by turning on the
andwarning light on the
instrument panel together with
a message on the display on some
versions (see the “Warning lights and
messages” paragraph in the “Knowing
the instrument panel” chapter).In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
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WARNING
40)When the ABS cuts in and you feel the
brake pedal pulsating, do not remove
your foot, but keep the pedal pushed
down; in doing so you, will stop in the
shortest distance possible under the road
conditions at the time.
41)If the ABS system intervenes, this
indicates that the traction of the tyres on
the road is nearing its limit. You must slow
down to a speed compatible with the
available traction.
42)The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it; you
should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
43)If only the
instrument panel
warning light comes on (with a message in
the multifunction display on some
versions), stop the vehicle immediately and
contact the nearest Fiat Dealership. Any
loss of fluid will affect the brake system
functionality, both conventional and
ant-lock wheels.
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