2018 FIAT FULLBACK fuel pressure

NOTE The values under item 9 are
applicable to unladen vehicles. The
value can also be varied depending on
the tyre size, optional equipment and
suspension conditions.
Operating hints
Have your vehicle serviced prior to
towing a heavy trailer, taking particular
care of the state of engine tune, the
condition of brakes, steering and tyres.
Adjust tyre pressures to those
specifications at trailer towing (refer to
“tyre inflation pressure”). Check the
tyres, wiring and brakes (if fitted) on the
trailer.
Leave plenty of room between the
front of your vehicle and the preceding
vehicle. If the trailer begins to sway or
becomes difficult to handle, gently slow
down or apply the independent trailer
brakes (if fitted) NOT the vehicle brakes.
Stop the vehicle and trailer in a safe
location. One cause of swaying is poor
trailer balance and until this has been
overcome the swaying will recur.
Relocated the load in your trailer and
re-assess the problem.
Be sure that the driving speed does
not exceed 100 km/h for trailer
operation.
It is also recommended that you
obey the local regulations in case
driving speed with a trailer is limited to
less than 100 km/h.
To prevent the clutch from slipping
(vehicle with a M/T only), do not rev the
engine more than is required when
starting off.
To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at
first and then more strongly.
To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before
descending a slope.
The body, brakes, clutch, and
chassis will be under additional strain
when towing a trailer.
The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel
consumption.
Additional precautions for vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission
It is recommended a lower gear in
sports mode on slopes or at low speed,
taking care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.
WARNING
89)Danger of Accident! A towing bar
should be fitted according to Fiat
Dealership guidelines.
INTERIOR FEATURES
SUN VISORS
A — To eliminate front glare
B — To eliminate side glare
Card holder
(Where provided)
Cards can be slipped into the holder (A)
on the back of the sun visor.
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106)Do not move away from the fuel tank
filler until refueling is finished. If you moved
away and did something else (for example,
sitting on a seat) part-way through the
refueling process, you could pick up a
fresh charge of static electricity.
107)Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor.
Fuel contains toxic substances.
108)Keep the doors and windows closed
while refueling the vehicle. If they were
open, fuel vapor could get into the cabin.
109)If the fuel cap must be replaced, use
only Manufacturer's genuine part.
110)Since the fuel system may be under
pressure, remove the fuel cap slowly. This
relieves any pressure or vacuum that might
have built up in the fuel tank. If you hear a
hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, injuring you or others.
111)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for
the car. The use of non-compliant
objects/plugs could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, resulting in
dangerous situations.
112)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
113)Do not tilt the gun.ENTERING OR
LEAVING THE
VEHICLE
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WARNING
114)To avoid slipping and damaging the
painted surface, do not step on the cover
of side step (A).
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
1. Front fog lamp indicator lamp* 2. Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard warning indicator lamps 3. High-beam indicator lamp
4. Start&Stop indicator lamp* 5. Lane departure warning (LDW) standby indicator lamp (green)* — Lane departure warning
(LDW) lamp (amber)* 6. Position lamp indicator lamp* 7. Lane departure warning (LDW) system ON indicator lamp* 8. Rear
fog lamp indicator lamp 9. Cruise control indicator lamp* 10. Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp* 11. Diesel preheat
indicator lamp 12. Charge warning lamp 13. Check engine warning lamp 14. Fuel filter indicator lamp 15. A/T (automatic
transmission) fluid temperature warning lamp (vehicles with A/T) 16. Oil pressure warning lamp 17. Start&Stop OFF indicator
lamp* 18. Washer fluid level warning lamp* 19. Multi information display 20. For details, refer to “Warning activation” (if so
equipped) 21. For details, refer to “Warning activation” (if so equipped) 22. Door-ajar warning lamp 23. Seat belt
reminder/warning lamp 24. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp 25. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lamp
26. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator lamp 27. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp 28. Brake
warning lamp 29. Rear Differential Lock indicator lamp* 30. 2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp* 31. Low-range indicator
lamp* 32. 2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp* 33. Low-range indicator lamp*
* — if so equipped
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ECONOMICAL
DRIVING
For economical driving, there are some
technical requirements that have to be
met. The prerequisite for low fuel
consumption is a properly adjusted
engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical
operation, we recommend you to have
the vehicle checked at regular intervals
in accordance with the service
standards.
Fuel economy and generation of
exhaust gas and noise are highly
influenced by personal driving habits as
well as the particular operating
conditions. The following points should
be observed in order to minimize wear
of brakes, tyres and engine as well as
to reduce environmental pollution.
Accelerating and decelerating
Drive according to traffic conditions,
and avoid sudden starts, sudden
acceleration, and sudden braking, as
they will increase fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and
engine speed. Always use the highest
shift position possible.
The transfer shift lever or the drive
modeselector should be set to “2H”
when driving 4WD vehicles on normal
roads and express ways to obtain best
possible fuel economy.City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping
increases the average fuel
consumption. Use roads with smooth
traffic flow whenever possible. When
driving on congested roads, avoid use
of a low shift position at high engine
speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during
idling. Avoid extended idling whenever
possible.
Speed
At higher the vehicle speed, more fuel is
consumed. Avoid driving at full speed.
Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of
fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at
regular intervals. Low tyre inflation
pressure increases road resistance and
fuel consumption. In addition, low tyre
pressures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.
Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles
in the luggage compartment. Especially
during city driving where frequent
starting and stopping is necessary, the
increased weight of the vehicle will
greatly affect fuel consumption. Also
avoid driving with unnecessary luggage
or carriers, etc., on the roof; theincreased air resistance will increase
fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes
more fuel. Unnecessary fuel
consumption is also caused by keeping
a hot engine running. After the engine is
started, commence driving as soon as
possible.
Cooler or air conditioning
The use of the air conditioner will
increase the fuel consumption.
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108)In the following cases, the engine will
restart automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Start&Stop system. Pay
careful attention, otherwise an unexpected
accident might occur when the engine
restarts.1—Vehicle speed is 3 km/h or
higher when coasting down a slope. 2 —
Brake booster vacuum pressure is low
because the brake pedal is depressed
repeatedly or depressed harder than usual.
3 — Engine coolant temperature is low. 4
— When the air conditioner is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch. 5 —
When the preset temperature of the air
conditioner is changed significantly. 6 —
When the air conditioner is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature control
is set to the max. hot or the max. cool (for
vehicles with automatic climate air
conditioning). 7 — When the air conditioner
is ON, the passenger compartment
temperature rises and the air conditioning
compressor operates to lower the
temperature. 8 — Demister switch is
pressed. Refer to “For quick demisting”. 9
— Electric power consumption is high,
such as when the rear window demister or
other electrical components are operating
or the blower speed is set to a high setting.
10 — Battery voltage or battery
performance is low. 11 — Operate the
steering wheel. 12 — Driver’s seat belt is
unfastened. 13 — Driver’s door is opened.MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(Where provided)
The shift pattern is shown on the
gearshift lever knob. To start off,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse)
position. Then operate the gearshift
lever slowly. Afterwards gradually
release the clutch pedal while
depressing the accelerator pedal.
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NOTE During cold weather, shifting
may be difficult until the transmission
lubricant has warmed up. This is normal
and not harmful to the transmission.
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be
easier to make.
In case of hot weather condition or long
time cruising with high speed, a speed
limitation function may work to restrict
the oil temperature rising of the manual
transmission. After the oil temperature
drops to the appropriate level, the
speed limitation function is cancelled.
The gearshift indicator shows
recommended gearshift points for
fuel-efficient driving. It shows a
when
an upshift is recommended.Moving the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position
Depress and hold the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
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Possible driving speed
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as
this may cause excessive engine speed
(the tachometer needle into the red
zone) and damage the engine.
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When approaching solid objects
The reference lines for distance and
vehicle width are intended to indicate
the distance to a flat object such as a
level, flat road surface. This may make
the distance to a projecting object
shown on the screen differ from the
actual distance to the projecting object.
Do not use them as a guide to
distances to solid objects.
Example: On the screen the point B
appears the nearest, then the point C
and A in order of distance. The point A
and B actually are the same distances
from the vehicle, and the point C is
farther off than the point A and B.
WARNING
260)The responsibility for parking and
other manoeuvres is always and in any
case charged to the driver. While carrying
out these manoeuvres, always make sure
that no people (especially children) or
animals are in the area concerned. The
camera is an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow his/her attention to
lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds. Always keep a slow speed, so as
to promptly brake in the case of obstacles.
261)The rear view camera is an assistance
system that enables the driver to check for
obstacles behind the vehicle. Its range of
view is limited, so you should not overly
depend on it. Please drive just as carefully
as you would if the vehicle did not have the
rear view camera.
262)Be sure to visually confirm safety
around the vehicle with your own eyes. Do
not depend entirely on the rear view
camera.
IMPORTANT
161)It is vital, for correct operation, that
the camera is always kept clean and free
from mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not
to scratch or damage the camera while
cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The camera must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations
which use steam or high-pressure jets,
clean the camera quickly, keeping the
nozzle more than 10 cm away from the
sensors. Do not apply stickers to the
camera.
162)The rear view camera has a special
lens that can make objects shown on the
screen appear to be closer or further away
than they actually are.
163)Due to the number of people in the
vehicle, the fuel quantity, the weight and
positioning of luggage, and/or the condition
of the road surface, the lines in the view
from the rear view camera may not be
accurately positioned relative to the actual
road. Use the reference lines only as a
guideline, and always do a safety check of
your behind and surroundings directly while
driving.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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