2018 FIAT FULLBACK ECO mode

143)Use the rear differential lock only as an
emergency measure when the vehicle is
stuck and cannot be freed with the transfer
shift lever or the drive mode-selector in “4L”
or “4H” position (Easy Select 4WD) or in
“4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super Select
4WD II). Deactivate the rear differential lock
immediately after using it.4 WHEEL DRIVE
OPERATION
By selecting 4-wheel drive, both axles
of the vehicle are rigidly connected with
each other. This improves the traction
characteristics. When turning sharp
corners or moving forward and
backward repeatedly, however, the
drive line is stressed, which is felt as a
braking effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle
can accelerate more quickly and
smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance
is not shorter than that of a rear-wheel
drive vehicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough
roads (snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is
important to operate the vehicle
correctly.
NOTE The driving posture should be
more upright and closer to the wheel
than usual; adjust the seat to a good
position for easy steering and pedal
operation. Be sure to wear the seat
belt.
NOTE After driving on rough roads,
check each part of the vehicle and
wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to
“Vehicle care” and “Inspection and
maintenance following rough road
operation”.Driving on dry paved road and
highway
Select “2H” position (Easy Select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (Super Select
4WD II) to drive on the dry paved road.
Especially on dry highway, never select
the “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Select
4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super
Select 4WD II).
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Driving on snowy or icy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4H” or
“4HLc” position in accordance with the
road conditions (Super Select 4WD II)
and then gradually depress the
accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Keep the pressure on the accelerator
pedal as constant as possible, and
drive at low speed.
NOTE The use of snow tyres and/or
tyre chains is recommended.
NOTE Maintain a safe distance
between vehicles, avoid sudden
braking, and use engine braking
(downshifting).
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Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or
“4L” position (Easy Select 4WD),
“4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select
4WD II) and then gradually depress the
accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Keep the pressure on the accelerator
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pedal as constant as possible, and
drive at low speed.
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NOTE Avoid sudden braking,
acceleration, and turning; such
operations could result in the vehicle
becoming stuck.
NOTE If the vehicle becomes stuck in
sandy or muddy roads, it can often be
moved a rocking motion. Move the
selector lever rhythmically between the
“D” (DRIVE) and “R” (REVERSE)
position (with manual transmission,
between 1st and Reverse), while
applying slight pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
NOTE It is recommended to start the
vehicle with parking brake partially, but
not completely, applied by slightly
pulling the parking brake lever. After the
vehicle has become free, do not forget
to release the parking brake.
NOTE If it is necessary to drive in
extremely muddy conditions, the use of
tyre chains is recommended. Because
the extent of muddy conditions is
difficult to judge and the vehicle could
become bogged down very deeply,
operation should be at a low speed. If
possible, get out of the vehicle and
check the conditions ahead before
proceeding.NOTE Driving over roads in coastal
areas or roads on which anti-skid
preparations have been spread can
cause rust on the vehicle; wash the
vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible
after such use.
Climbing sharp grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super Select 4WD II) to
maximize the engine torque.
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NOTE Choose as smooth a slope as
possible with few stones or other
obstacles.
NOTE Before attempting to drive up
the slope, walk up it to confirm that the
vehicle can handle the grade.
Descending sharp grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super Select 4WD II), use the
engine brake (downshifting) and
descend slowly.
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NOTE When descending a sharp
grade, if the brakes are applied
suddenly because of an obstacle
encountered, control of the vehicle
could be lost. Before descending the
slope, walk down it and confirm the
path.NOTE Before descending a grade, it is
necessary to choose the appropriate
gear. Avoid changing gears or
depressing the clutch while descending
the grade.
NOTE FCA is not responsible to the
operator for any damage or injury
caused or liability incurred by the
improper and negligent operation of a
vehicle. All techniques of vehicle
operation described herein depend on
the skill and experience of the operator
and other participating parties and any
deviation from the recommended
operation instructions above is at their
own risk.
Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or
“4L” position (Easy Select 4WD),
“4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select
4WD II) at low speed, a slight difference
in steering may be experienced similar
to as if the brakes were applied. This is
called tight corner braking and results
from each of the 4 tyres being at a
different distance from the corner.
Crossing a stream
4-wheel drive vehicles are not
necessarily waterproof. If the electrical
circuits become wet, further operation
of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid crossing streams
unless absolutely necessary. If crossing
a stream is unavoidable, use the
following procedure:
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1 – Check depths of a stream and
geographical features before attempting
to cross a stream and ford the stream
where the water is as shallow as
practicable.
2 – Set the drive mode-selector to “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super Select 4WD II).
3 – Drive slowly at a speed of
approximately 5 km/h to avoid
splashing too much water.
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Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the
following inspection and maintenance
procedures:
Check that the vehicle has not been
damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to have
the brakes checked.
Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core and the A/T
oil cooler.
After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a Fiat
Dealership and take the necessary
measures:
Check the brake system and, if
necessary, have it serviced.
Check the engine, transmission,
transfer, and differential oil or grease
level and turbidity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water contamination.
Replace it with new oil or grease.
Grease the propeller shaft.
Check the inside of the vehicle. If
ingress of water is found, dry the carpet
etc.
Inspect the headlamps. If the
headlamp bulb is flooded with water,
have the headlamp drained off.
IMPORTANT
144)Selecting “4H” or “4L” position (Easy
Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
(Super Select 4WD II) to drive on dry paved
road will increase the fuel consumption with
possible noise generation and early tyre
wear. It may also increase the differential oil
temperature, resulting in possible damage
to the driving system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
possibly leading to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.
145)Avoid sudden braking, sudden
acceleration, and sharp turning; such
operations could cause skidding and
spinouts.146)Do not force the vehicle or drive
recklessly on sandy surfaces. In
comparison with normal road surfaces, the
engine and other drive-system components
are put under excessive strain when driving
on such a surface, and this could lead to
accidents.
147)If any of following conditions occur
while the vehicle is being driven,
immediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and follow these procedures: the
needle in the temperature gauge
approaches the overheating zone. Refer to
“Engine overheating”; automatic
transmission fluid temperature warning
lamp comes on. Refer to “When the A/T
(automatic transmission) fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on”.
148)Never cross a stream where the water
is deep. Do not change gears while
crossing the stream. Frequent crossing of
streams can adversely affect the life span
of the vehicle; we recommend you to take
the necessary measures to prepare,
inspect, and repair the vehicle.
149)After crossing a stream, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning
properly. If the brakes are wet and not
functioning properly, dry them out by
driving slowly while lightly depressing the
brake pedal. Inspect each part of the
vehicle carefully.
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LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING
(where provided)
By recognizing through a camera (A)
the lane in which your vehicle is
running, LDW gives you warning when
your vehicle is likely to drift from its lane
with an audible alarm and a visual alarm
displayed on the information screen of
the multi information display.How to operate LDW
The indication changes as follows
depending on the state of the system.
Turning on the system
When you set the ignition switch or
operation mode to “ON”, the LDW
system ON indicator lamp appears,
showing that the system is placed in
the ‘ON state’.
Turning off the system
When you press the LDW switch, the
LDW system ON indicator lamp goes
out, showing that the system is placed
in the ‘OFF state’. Press the switch
again, the system returns to “ON”.Setting of the LDW starting state
You can make the setting of the LDW
ON/OFF state when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the
operation mode is put in ON as follows.
LDW 1 (Factory setting): Every time
the LDW will automatically be turned
on.
LDW 2: The LDW ON/OFF state just
before turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position or putting the
operation mode in OFF is stored.
Setting the LDW mode:
1- Press the LDW switch to turn off the
LDW.
2- Press again and hold the LDW
switch for more than 10 seconds.
3- When you release the LDW switch, a
buzzer sounds, and the LDW mode will
change.
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Standby state
In the standby mode, the system is
capable of recognizing the lane in which
your vehicle is positioned and issuing
audible warning when your vehicle goes
out of the lane.
The system automatically shifts from
the ‘ON state’ to the ‘standby state’ if
all of the following conditions are
simultaneously met. The LDW system
ON indicator lamp change to the LDW
standby indicator lamp (green).
The vehicle speed is approximately
65 km/h or higher.
The turn-signal lever is not operated.
The hazard lamp is not activated.
The brake pedal is not depressed.
Environmental conditions are
adequate for the system to recognize
the lane markings on both sides.
The system has been placed in the
‘ON state’.NOTE The system stays in the “ON”
state for about 7 seconds after the
hazard lamp has stopped flashing or
the turn-signal lever has returned to the
home position.
Lane departure warning
A buzzer sounds intermittently and the
LDW lamp (amber) flashing when your
vehicle is about to leave or has left the
lane in the standby mode.
NOTE If warning continues for about
3 seconds or more, the system
switches to the standby mode before
the warning stops.
System problem warning
If a problem occurs with the system, a
visual warning specific to the type of the
problem is given.Too hot LDW camera
If the system becomes temporarily
unable due to too high a temperature of
the LDW camera, the LDW system ON
indicator lamp illuminates.
If the camera cools down below the
predetermined temperature, the system
automatically recovers the normal state.
NOTE The LDW system ON indicator
lamp can be cleared temporarily by
setting the LDW switch to “OFF.”
LDW deactivation due to fault
If LDW becomes to a non-initialized
state due to a fault, the LDW lamp
(amber) illuminates.
If this happens, please contact a Fiat
Dealership for inspection of the system.
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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 freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the
00 800 3428 0000 freephone number
to search the nearest Fiat Dealership.ERA GLONASS.............206
IF THE VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN. .210
IF THE OPERATION MODE CANNOT
BE CHANGED TO OFF (VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH THE KEYLESS
OPERATION SYSTEM).........211
EMERGENCY STARTING.......211
ENGINE OVERHEATING........212
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM . . .213
REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE
FUEL FILTER...............214
TOOLS, JACK AND JACK
HANDLE..................214
HOW TO CHANGE A TYRE.....219
TOWING..................226
OPERATION UNDER ADVERSE
DRIVING CONDITIONS........229
FUSIBLE LINKS.............230
FUSES...................230
REPLACEMENT OF LAMP BULBS .238
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ERA GLONASS
(where provided)
ERA-GLONASS is a system designed
to reduce the severity of accidents. The
location and vehicle information is
transmitted from the system to the
emergency call centre in case of an
accident or sudden illness, and the
emergency call centre arranges for
despatch of emergency vehicles as
required.
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NOTE This system reports to the
emergency call centre, but does not
directly arrange an emergency vehicle
or pass to the road service. This system
helps an emergency call for a traffic
accident or sudden illness, but does
not have a function to protect the
occupants.
Flow of the emergency callA — Red lamp
B — Green lamp
C — Cover
D — SOS switch
E — Microphone
F — Door speaker (only front passenger
side)
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1 — After setting the ignition switch or
the operation mode to “ON”, the red
lamp (A) and the green lamp (B)
illuminate for approximately
10 seconds. When approximately
10 seconds has elapsed after the
lamps extinguish, the system is in the
standby state.
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2 — The system operates by the
following.
Automatic Report:when the vehicle
receives an impact above a certain
level.NOTE Depending on the level of
impact or the angle of the collision, the
system may not operate.
Manual Report:when you open the
cover (C) and press the SOS switch (D).
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NOTE Do not press the SOS switch
except the case of emergency such as
an accident or sudden illness. When an
emergency vehicle, etc. is despatch for
mischief, the applicable cost may be
charged.
3 — The green lamp blinks and the
system calls the emergency call centre.
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4—The green lamp blinks slowly, and the
location and vehicle information is
transmitted to the emergency call centre.
5 — When the green lamp changes
from a blinking state to an illumination
state and the buzzer sounds once, a
conversation with an operator of the
emergency call centre is available.
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NOTE If the vehicle side microphone (E)
and/or the speakers fail, you cannot
talk with the operator of the emergency
call centre. A call cannot be
disconnected from the vehicle side.
6 — The emergency call centre
arranges for despatch of the
emergency vehicle as required.
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Indicator list
Situation Red lamp Green lamp Cause Solution
When setting
the ignition
switch or the
operation
mode to
“ON”Illuminates (for
approx.
10 seconds)Illuminates (for
approx.
10 seconds)The system check is in processWait for a while. The indicator lamps extinguish
when the system check is complete. If the red lamp
and/or the green lamp do not illuminate, there is a
possible failure in the system. In this case,
immediately have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership
After approx.
20 seconds
after setting
the ignition
switch or the
operation
mode to
“ON”Extinguishes Extinguishes The system works normally —
Illuminates ExtinguishesThere is a possible failure in the
system or the battery may be
exhaustedImmediately have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership
While the
emergency
call is
activatedExtinguishesBlinks (at a
0.5 second
interval)The system calls the emergency
call centre—
ExtinguishesBlinks (at a
2 second
interval)The system transmits the location
and vehicle information to the
emergency call centre—
Extinguishes IlluminatesA conversation with an operator of
the emergency call centre is
availableMutually confirm the details of the emergency call
with the operator of the emergency call centre. If the
green lamp does not extinguish even after the
emergency call ends, have the system inspected at
a Fiat Dealership
When the
emergency
call failedIlluminates (for
approx.
60 seconds)Extinguishes The emergency call failedMake an emergency call again, or directly arrange
an emergency vehicle or road service with the
nearest public telephone, etc.
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