2018 FIAT TALENTO fuel

CLIMATE CONTROL
Advice for use
In some cases (air conditioning off, air
recirculation on, fan speed at zero or
too low, etc.), the vehicle windows and
windscreen may mist up. In case of
misting, use the MAX DEF function to
eliminate it, then, to prevent it from
re-forming, use the air conditioning in
automatic mode.
Maintenance
Please see the Scheduled Service Plan.
IMPORTANT Air conditioning function
means greater fuel consumption (turn
off the system when you no longer
need it).
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Consumption
Greater fuel consumption is normal
(especially in urban traffic) when the air
conditioning is in use.
For cars with air conditioning without
automatic mode, turn off the system
when you no longer need it.
Some advice for reducing fuel
consumption to a minimum and helping
safeguard the environment:
while driving, keep the diffuser open
and the windows closed;
if the vehicle has been parked in high
temperatures or in the sun, aerate the
passenger compartment to let out the
hot air before leaving.
Cars with additional heater
Some vehicles are equipped with an
additional heater that heats the
passenger compartment more quickly.
This device functions only with the
engine on and at low temperatures.
When functioning, a bit of smoke
issuing from the right side of the
vehicle, coming from the heat exhaust
system, is normal.
Irregular operation
Generally speaking, if you notice any
operational irregularity, please see a Fiat
Dealer.
Limited effectiveness of defrosting,
de-misting or air conditioning can be
due to a clogged cabin filter cartridge.
Cold air is not generated. Check the
position of the controls and condition of
the fuses. Otherwise, turn the system
off.
Water beneath the vehicle
After prolonged use of air conditioning,
it is normal to find water under it due to
condensation.
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DIESEL VERSION
PARTICULARITIES
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Engine speed
Diesel engines are equipped with an
injection system that does not let the
engine exceed a certain number of
revs, no matter what gear is engaged.
If you see the message "Anti-pollution
control" with the warning light
and
the alarm light, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
While driving, depending on the fuel
type used, in exceptional cases the
vehicle might emit white smoke.
This is due to the automatic
regeneration of the anti-particulate filter
and has no consequences on the
vehicle's performance.
Complete lack of fuel
When refuelling after completely using
up all fuel, you need to restore the fuel
circuit: refer to the "Refuelling the
vehicle" paragraph before restarting the
engine.Winter precautions
To prevent any ice-related
inconvenience:
make sure that the battery is always
charged,
make sure not to leave too little
diesel in the tank, so it doesn't form
water vapour condensation that
accumulates on the bottom of the tank.
IMPORTANT
17)Modifications or repairs to the supply
system that are not carried out correctly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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DISPLAY
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Rev counter 1 fig. 157
(scale x1000)
Speedometer 2 fig. 158
Indicated in km or miles per hour.Acoustic warning in case of
speeding
Depending on the vehicle version, an
acoustic alarm goes off for about
10 seconds every 40 seconds when
you exceed 120 km/h.
Driving style indicator 4 fig. 158
Please see the paragraph "Driving
suggestions".
Engine oil level sensor indicator 3
fig. 158
When you start the engine, display
3 warns you when the oil level is
minimum. Please see the paragraph
"Engine oil level".
Fuel level gauge 5 fig. 159Instrument panel 6 fig. 160
With indications in miles and possibility
to transfer to km/h.
With the contact off, press button
9 or 10 at the base of lever 7
fig. 161 and ignition button 8 fig. 160.
The unit of measure indicator will
flash for about ten seconds, then the
new unit will show: release button 9 or
10 fig. 161 when the unit no longer
flashes.
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Warning light What it means
AIRBAG FAILURE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If the light does not go on when
the starter device is inserted or if it goes on when the engine is on, it indicates a system malfunction. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
FUEL RESERVE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If it goes on while driving, fill the
tank as soon as possible. You have 50 km left of autonomy.
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IMMEDIATE STOP
This goes on when you insert the starter device, then it goes off as soon as the engine is started.
If it turns on together with other warning lights and/or messages accompanied by an acoustic signal, stop the
vehicle as soon as the traffic conditions allow. Immediately stop the engine and do not start it again.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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BRAKING SSTEM MALFUNCTION/HAND BRAKE ENGAGED
It goes on when the starter device is inserted, and goes back off as soon as the handbrake is released.
If it goes on when you brake together with the warningSTOPand an acoustic signal, it means the brake liquid is
low or the braking system is malfunctioning.
You need to stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
If it goes on together with theSTOPlight and an acoustic signal, the electrical circuit is overloaded or flat.
Stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
DECAYED ENGINE OIL
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
If this goes on while driving, together with theSTOPlight and an acoustic signal, you need to stop and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Check oil level. If it is normal, there is something else wrong. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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CONTROL PANEL
AND ON-BOARD
INSTRUMENTS
On-board computer 1 fig. 167
Depending on the vehicle version, it
includes the following functions:
distance travelled;
travel parameters;
information messages;
malfunction messages (together with
warning lights
);
alarm messages (together with the
STOPwarning light).
Selection buttons for displaying
Scroll up (button 9) or down (button 10)
for the following information, pressing a
few times briefly (the display will depend
on the vehicle's equipment and country
of sale) fig. 168.You can view the following information
on the display screen:
overall and partial odometer for the
distance travelled;
fuel consumed;
average fuel consumption;
instantaneous consumption;
foreseeable autonomy;
distance travelled;
average speed;
service limit, oil change counter;
tyre pressure re-initialisation;
speed set on the Cruise Control /
Speed Limiter;
time and temperature;
on-board log, information message
scrolling and operational malfunction;
percentage volume of remaining
additives.Resetting the trip odometer
When the "overall and partial milometer"
display is selected, press either button
9 or 10 fig. 168 until the milometer is
reset to zero.
Resetting travel parameters
When one of the trip parameters is
selected on the display, press button
9 or 10 fig. 168 until the display is reset.
Interpreting some of the displayed
values after resetting
The further you travel after the last
reset, the more accurate and significant
the average fuel consumption,
autonomy and average speed become.
During the first kilometers travelled after
resetting, you will notice that the
autonomy increases as you travel. This
is because the system takes the
average fuel consumption since the last
reset into account. The average fuel
consumption can decrease when:
the vehicle is no longer accelerating;
the engine reaches operating
temperature (reset: cold engine);
going from urban to extra-urban
driving.
Automatic travel parameter reset
Reset is automatic when one of the
parameter's capacities is exceeded.
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ON BOARD COMPUTER: travel parameters
Selection examples Meaning of the data selected
101778 km 112.4 km General a partial totaliser.
FUEL
8L
Travel parameters.
Fuel consumed.
Fuel consumed since last reset.
AVERAGE FUEL
CONSUMPTION
5.8 L/100
Average fuel consumptionsince last reset.
The value displayed after travelling at least 400 meters from the last reset.
INSTANT
7.4 L/100
Instant consumption.
Value displayed after reaching speed of 30 km/h.
RANGE
541 km
Foreseeable autonomy with residual fuel.
Value displayed after travelling at least 400 meters.
DISTANCE
522 km
Distance travelledsince last reset.
AVERAGE SPEED
89.4 km/h
Average speedsince last reset.
Value displayed after travelling at least 400 meters.
TYRE SET PRESSURE
< PRES LUNGA >Tyre pressure re-initialisation.
Refer to the “TPMS – TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

RemarksIf the vehicle does not start, a
dedicated message appears on the
instrument panel;
In some cases, you will need to
move the steering wheel while pressing
the ignition button 1 to unlock the
steering wheel column; You will be
warned with message to this effect;
When starting the engine in very cold
weather (less than -10°C): keep the
clutch pressed until the engine starts.
Accessory function
When the engine starts, you can
access a few functions (radio,
navigation system, windscreen wipers,
etc.).
To make the other functions available,
with the key in the passenger
compartment or inserted in the key
reader 2 fig. 205, press button
1 without pressing on the pedals.
Irregular operation
The electronic key with easy access will
not function in the following instances:
The electronic key might have dead
batteries
In the vicinity of a device functioning
on the same frequency (screen cell
phone, video games, etc.);
The vehicle is located in an area
known for a high presence of
electro-magnetic waves.A message to this effect appears in the
instrument panel.
Insert the electronic key in the reader 2
fig. 205 as far as it will go.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Vehicles with an electronic key
The vehicle needs to be stopped.
With the electronic key in the reader 2
fig. 205 or in the detection area 3
fig. 206, press button 1 fig. 205: the
engine turns off. The steering wheel
lock locks when the driver's door opens
or when the vehicle is locked.
If the key is not in the passenger
compartment when you try to turn the
engine off, a dedicated message
appears on the instrument panel: press
button 1 fig. 205 for more than
2 seconds.
After turning the engine off, a few
accessories still on (radio, etc.) continue
functioning for about 10 minutes.
When you open the driver's door, the
accessories turn off.
WARNING
139)Do not start the vehicle on an incline
with the gear in neutral. The power steering
might not activate. Risk of accident.140)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
141)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
142)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
143)Do not remove the key from the
starter device or the electronic key from the
reader before effectively stopping the
vehicle; stopping the engine means
deleting various aids: When the engine is
stopped, the power brakes, power steering
and safety devices like the air bags and
pre-tensioners no longer work.
144)Especially when you leave the car
with the electronic key in your pocket,
make sure the engine is effectively
stopped.
IMPORTANT
23)When the engine is stopped, never
leave the ignition device in the "M" position
to prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
24)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.
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IMPORTANT In certain situations (for
example, a steep slope) the speed
limiter can be exceeded slightly,
because the device does not intervene
on the braking system.
WARNING
152)This function does not take the
driver's place. Nor does it allow the
vehicle's driving limits to be ignored,
encouraging faster driving. However, this
does not exempt the driver from normal
driving safety or from responsibility.
MINIMUM SPEED
Press control 1 fig. 216 and the
function is activated after a few
seconds
Changing the minimum speed
To increase or decrease the setting,
please see a Fiat Dealership.
Interrupting the function
The function is interrupted when:
you use the clutch and/or
accelerator;
the vehicle speed is greater than
0 km/h;
theSTOPwarning light on the
instrument panel turns on;
the warning lighton the
instrument panel turns on;
the warning lighton the
instrument panel turns on.
SUGGESTIONS FOR
DRIVING
SAVING FUEL
Fuel consumption is approved in
compliance with a standard and
regulated method that is identical for all
manufacturers, allowing vehicles to be
compared with each other. The real fuel
consumption depends on the vehicle's
usage, equipment and driving style.
Depending on the vehicle, you can have
different functions available that let you
reduce your fuel consumption:
gear change indicator;
driving style indicator;
route summary and ecological advice
through a multi-media display panel;
the ECOMODE function that can be
activated by the ECO button.
If the vehicle has one, the navigation
system completes this information.
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STARTING AND DRIVING