2018 FIAT FULLBACK parking brake

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REFUELLING
Only refuel with automotive diesel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for the warning lightsandto switch off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.

ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to
unlock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the
safety lock.NOTE Only open the bonnet when the
wipers are in the parked position.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the bonnet, wiper arms or front
windscreen.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the
support bar in its slot.
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To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in
its holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position,
then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely
locked by softly lifting the centre of the
bonnet.
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NOTE If this does not close the bonnet,
release it from a slightly higher position.
NOTE Do not press down firmly on the
bonnet as doing so could damage it.
WARNING
79)Be careful that hands or fingers are not
trapped when closing the bonnet.
80)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
81)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the parking brake is engaged.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Warning lamps
Warning lamps What it means
Brake warning lamp
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, and goes off after a few seconds. Always make sure that the lamp goes off before driving.
With the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON, the brake warning lamp illuminates under the
following conditions:
When the parking brake has been applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low level.
When the brake force distribution function is not operating correctly.
With the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON, a buzzer sounds if the vehicle speed exceeds
8 km/h with the parking brake applied.
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Check engine warning lamp
This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions, engine control
system or A/T control system.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this lamp illuminates or flashes. Although your vehicle
will usually be drivable and not need towing, we recommend you to have the system checked as soon
as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition switch is turned “ON” or the operation mode is put in ON,
and goes off after the engine has started. If it does not go off after the engine has started, we
recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
The engine electronic control module accommodating the onboard diagnostic system has various fault
data (especially about the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is disconnected which will make a rapid diagnosis difficult. Do
not disconnect a battery cable when the check engine warning lamp is ON.
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Charge warning lamp
This 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.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

WARNING
119)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.
120)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
51)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.
52)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.
53)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.54)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 active 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.
55)Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emission
control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
56)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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NOTE The hill start assist is activated
when all of the following conditions are
met.
The engine is running (the hill start
assist will not be activated while the
engine is starting or immediately after
the engine is started).
On vehicles equipped with M/T, the
gearshift lever is in the following
position: When starting an uphill slope
forwards > The gearshift lever is in any
position other than “R” (the hill start
assist will operate, even if the gearshift
lever is in the “N” position). When
starting an uphill slope backwards >
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position
(the hill start assist will not operate
when the gearshift lever is in the “N”
position).
On vehicles equipped with A/T, the
selector lever is in any position other
than “P” or “N”.
The vehicle is completely stationary,
with the brake pedal depressed.
The parking brake is released.
NOTE The hill start assist will not
operate if the accelerator pedal is
depressed before the brake pedal is
released.
NOTE The hill start assist also operates
when reversing on an uphill slope.NOTE When the hill start assist is
activated, you may feel the operating
sound. This is a normal result of the hill
start assist operation, and does not
indicate a problem.
Warning indicator
If an abnormal condition occurs in the
system, the indicator lamp
will turn
on.
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Power Steering System
The power steering system operates
while the engine is running. It helps
reduce the effort needed to turn the
steering wheel.
The power steering system has
mechanical steering capability in case
the power assist is lost. If the power
assist is lost for some reason, you will
still be able to steer your vehicle, but
you will notice it takes much more effort
to steer. If this happens, have your
vehicle inspected at a Fiat Dealership.
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Trailer Stability Assist — TSA
(where provided)
The trailer stability assist system helps
safely running while towing a trailer by
controlling the braking force of each
wheel and engine power in order to
stabilize the motion when detecting the
continuous sway of the vehicle caused
by a trailer.When the trailer stability assist system
operates the brakes, the brake lamp
turns on. About the towing of the trailer,
refer to “Trailer towing”.
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NOTE When TSA system operates, the
vehicle body may vibrate and the
operating sounds from the engine
compartment may be heard. These
motions indicate normal operation of
the system, not abnormal operation.
NOTE TSA system operates when the
vehicle speed is about 55 km/h or
higher.
NOTE When TSA system operates, the
ESC operation indicator lamp blinks on
and off.
NOTE When ESC does not work, TSA
system does not operate.
WARNING
224)When facing uphill, do not rely on
using the hill start assist to maintain a
stopped position as an alternative to
depressing the brake pedal. Doing so
could cause an accident.
225)Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation
mode in ACC or OFF while the hill start
assist is operating. The hill start assist
could stop operating, which could result in
an accident.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and our
wallets in mind.ECONOMICAL DRIVING........146
DRIVING, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS .147
SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES. . . .147
RUNNING-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS.........148
PARKING BRAKE............150
PARKING.................151
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE..................152
TURBOCHARGER OPERATION . . .155
START&STOP SYSTEM........156
MANUAL TRANSMISSION......159
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPORTS
MODE 5A/T...............161
EASY SELECT 4WD..........166
SUPER SELECT 4WD II........171
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK.....177
4 WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION. . . .181
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING OF
4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.....184
BRAKING SYSTEM...........185
CRUISE CONTROL...........186
SPEED LIMITER.............192
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING . . .198
REAR VIEW CAMERA.........201
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PARKING BRAKE
To park, fully apply the parking brake
sufficiently to hold the vehicle.
To apply
Firmly depress and hold the brake
pedal, then pull the lever up (A) without
pushing the button at the end of hand
grip.
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NOTE Apply sufficient force to the
parking brake lever to hold the vehicle
stationary after the foot brake is
released.
NOTE If the parking brake does not
hold the vehicle stationary after the foot
brake is released, have your vehicle
checked immediately.To release
Firmly depress and hold the brake
pedal, then pull the lever up slightly (A).
Push the button at the end of hand grip
(B).
Lower the lever fully (C).
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NOTE To prevent the parking brake
from being released unintentionally, the
lever must be pulled up slightly before it
can be pushed down. Simply pressing
the button does not enable the lever to
be pushed down.
IMPORTANT
90)When you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to bring
the vehicle to a complete stop before
pulling the parking brake lever. Pulling the
parking brake lever with the vehicle moving
could make the rear wheels lock up,
thereby making the vehicle unstable. It
could also make the parking brake
malfunction.
91)Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off. If a vehicle is driven without
releasing the parking brake, the brake will
be overheated, resulting in ineffective
braking and possible brake failure.
92)If the brake warning lamp does not
extinguish when the parking brake is fully
released, the brake system may be an
abnormal. Have your vehicle checked
immediately. For details, refer to “Brake
warning lamp”.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

PARKING
To park the vehicle, stop the engine,
fully engage the parking brake and then
move the gearshift lever to 1st or “R”
(Reverse) position for vehicles equipped
with M/T, or set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position for vehicles equipped
with A/T.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling,
follow these procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb
and move the vehicle forward until the
kerb side wheel gently touches the
kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply
the parking brake and place the
gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, apply
the parking brake and place the
selector lever into the “P” (PARK)
position. If necessary, apply chocks to
wheels.
Parking on a uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the
kerb and move the vehicle back until
the kerb side wheel gently touches the
kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply
the parking brake and place the
gearshift lever into the 1st position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, applythe parking brake and place the
selector lever into the “P” (PARK)
position. If necessary, apply chocks to
wheels.
NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with
A/T, be sure to apply the parking brake
before moving selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If you move selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be
difficult to disengage selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) position when next you
drive the vehicle, requiring application of
a strong force the selector lever to
move from the “P” (PARK) position.
NOTE IMPORTANT: NEVER leave the
car with the gearbox in neutral or, on
versions equipped with A/T, before
placing the gear lever in the “P” (PARK)
position.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while
you take a short sleep/rest. Also, never
leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well
lit area.
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WARNING
228)Leaving the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (with M/T) or the selector
lever (with A/T) or the accumulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger
compartment.
229)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
230)Do not park your vehicle in areas
where combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
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