2018 FIAT FULLBACK 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 active 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 modeselector to the “4L”
(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position
(Super Select 4WD II) position makes
the active 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 active 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 ESC OFF
switch “OFF”, “4L” position (Easy Select
4WD) or “4LLc” position (Super Select
4WD II) selected.)NOTE If you continue to press the
“ESC OFF” switch after the electronic
stability control function is turned off,
the “mistaken operation protection
function” will activate and the electronic
stability control function will turn back
on.
NOTE Even if the electronic stability
control function is turned off, it may
activate depending on the vehicle’s
movement.
Active Traction Control function
On slippery surfaces, the active traction
control function prevents the drive
wheels from spinning excessive, thus
helping the vehicle to start moving from
a stopped condition. It also provides
sufficient driving force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while
pressing the acceleration pedal.
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WARNING
207)The brake assist system is not a
device designed to exercise braking force
greater than its capacity. Make sure to
always keep a sufficient distance between
vehicles in front of you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.
208)The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It
is your responsibility to take safety
precautions and to drive carefully.
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209)To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure
all 4 wheels and tyres are the same size
and the same type.
210)Do not install any aftermarket limited
slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The
ABS may stop functioning properly.
211)The ABS exploits the grip available to
the full, but it cannot improve it. Therefore,
you should take great care when driving on
slippery surfaces, without taking
unnecessary risks.
212)When the ABS intervenes and you
notice the brake pedal pulsating, keep the
pedal pushed down and don’t be alarmed.
This will help you to stop in the shortest
distance possible, depending on the road
conditions.
213)If the ABS intervenes, it means you
have almost reached the grip limit between
the tyres and the road surface: slow down
to make sure that you drive in accordance
with the available grip.
214)The ABS cannot overrule the natural
laws of physics, and can’t increase the grip
available according to the condition of the
road.
215)The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those due to excessive speed on
corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
216)The capability of the ABS must never
be tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.217)Do not over-rely on the ESC. Even the
ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle. This
system, like any other system, has limits
and cannot help you to maintain traction
and control of the vehicle in all
circumstances. Reckless driving can lead
to accidents. It is the driver’s responsibility
to drive carefully. This means into account
the traffic, road and environmental
conditions.
218)The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
219)Be sure to use the same specified
type and size of tyre on all 4 wheels.
Otherwise, the ESC may not work
correctly.
220)Do not install any aftermarket limited
slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The
electronic stability control function may
stop functioning properly.
221)For safety reasons, the “ESC OFF”
switch should only be operated when the
vehicle is stopped.
222)Be sure to keep the electronic stability
control function on while driving in normal
circumstances.
223)When driving a vehicle on a snowy or
icy road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS
Hill Start Assist (where provided)
The hill start assist makes it easy to
start off on a steep uphill slope by
preventing the vehicle from moving
backwards. It keeps the braking force
for approximately seconds when you
move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal.
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To operate
1. Stop the vehicle completely using the
brake pedal.
2. On vehicles equipped with M/T,
place the gearshift lever into the 1st
position. On vehicles equipped with
A/T, place the selector lever into the “D”
position.
NOTE When reversing on an uphill
slope, place the selector lever or
gearshift lever into the “R” position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill
start assist will maintain the braking
force applied while stopping for
approximately 2 seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and
the hill start assist gradually will
decrease the braking force as the
vehicle starts moving.
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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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IMPORTANT
81)Do not overly rely on the hill start assist
to prevent backwards movement of the
vehicle. Under certain circumstances, even
when hill start assist is activated, the
vehicle may move backwards if the brake
pedal is not sufficiently depressed, if the
vehicle is heavily loaded, if the road is very
steep or slippery or if the vehicle tows a
trailer, etc.
82)The hill start assist is not designed to
keep the vehicle stopped in place on uphill
slopes for more than 2 seconds.
83)If the warning is turn on, the hill start
assist will not operate. Start off carefully.
84)Park your vehicle in a safe place and
stop the engine. Restart the engine and
check whether the warning indicator went
out, in which case the hill start assist is
again working normally. If they warning
remains displayed or reappear frequently, it
is not necessary to stop the vehicle
immediately, but the vehicle should be
inspected by a Fiat Dealership.
85)Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving. Stopping the engine
would make the steering wheel extremely
hard to turn, possibly resulting in an
accident.
86)Do not leave the steering wheel turned
all the way in one direction. This can cause
damage to the power steering system.87)Do not over-rely on TSA system. Due to
the slippery road surface, heavy side wind,
inappropriate weight and positioning of
luggage, and/or driving at high speed, TSA
system may fail to secure the stability.
Always drive appropriately in accordance
with the condition of traffic, road surface
condition, weather, and the weight and
positioning of luggage.
88)The trailer stability assist system does
not operate in case as follows: 1 – When
sudden braking and braking while driving
downhill cause an abrupt motion of the
vehicle which makes the vehicle and the
trailer form a dogleg shape. 2 – When a
sideslip occurs by sudden steering.
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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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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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Fuel injection amount learning
process
To keep exhaust emissions and engine
noise low, the engine very occasionally
performs a learning process for the fuel
injection amount.
The engine sounds slightly different
from usual while the learning process is
taking place. The change in the engine
sound does not indicate a fault.
If the keyless operation key is not
operating properly
Insert the keyless operation key into the
key slot. Starting the engine and
changing the operation mode should be
now possible.
Remove the keyless operation key from
the key slot after starting the engine or
changing the operation mode.NOTE Do not insert into the key slot
anything other than the keyless
operation key. This could cause
damage or a malfunction.
NOTE Remove the object or additional
key from the keyless operation key
before inserting the key into the key
slot. The vehicle may not be able to
receive the registered ID code from the
registered key. Therefore, the engine
may not start and the operation mode
may not change.
NOTE The keyless operation key is
fixed, if the key is inserted in the key
slot as illustrated. When pulling out the
key, pull out in the state.
Keyless operation key reminder*
(Where provided)
If the operation mode is in OFF and the
driver’s door is opened with the keyless
operation key in the key slot, the
warning lamp will blink and the outerbuzzer sounds for approximately
3 seconds and the inner buzzer sounds
for approximately 1 minute to remind
you to remove the key.
IMPORTANT
93)In some cases, when the engine
switches off, the fan could activate for max.
120 seconds.
94)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
95)Never start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could cause
fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
96)Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, so you need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
97)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessively intense braking,
etc.) during the initial period of use.
98)Release the ignition key as soon as the
engine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
99)Never attempt to start the engine by
pushing or pulling the vehicle.
100)Do not run the engine at high speeds
or drive the vehicle at high speeds until the
engine has had a chance to warm up.
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