2018 FIAT TALENTO warning

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DISPLAY..................75
WARNING LIGHTS............77
CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD
INSTRUMENTS..............85
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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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158T40395
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WARNING
83)Since ice formation on roads is due to
various weather factors, such as exposure,
local hygrometry and temperature, it is not
just the outside temperature that indicates
if there is ice or not.
WARNING LIGHTS
84)
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Instrument panel A fig. 166: this turns
on when the starter switch is turned on.
You can adjust the light intensity by
turning the knurled knob 1.
This will light up some warning lights
along with a message
Display of the following information
depends on the vehicle equipment and
the market country.
When the warning light
turns on,
have the vehicle checked by the Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible and
drive carefully. Failure to perform this
check could damage the vehicle.
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Warning light What it means
SIDE LIGHTS
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
REAR FOG LIGHT
LEFT SIDE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LIGHT
RIGHT SIDE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LIGHT
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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.
18)
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.
84)
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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Warning light What it means
ALARM WARNING LIGHT
When the starter device is brought to MAR, the warning light switches on, but it should switch off as soon as the
engine is started. If it turns on together with other warning lights/messages on the instrument panel, you need to
drive carefully to the Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Lack of respect for this rule puts the vehicle at risk of being damaged.
AdBlue (Urea) ADDITIVE LEVEL AND EXHAUST GAS REDUCTION SYSTEM OPERATION FAULTS
See the information in the "AdBlue (Urea) additive tank" paragraph.
INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
For vehicles thus equipped, it turns on when you start the engine, this it goes off:
if it stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership;
if it flashes, you need to reduce the engine running until the flashing stops. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Refer to the “Protecting the environment” paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle” chapter.
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)/ TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
This light turns on in various circumstances: refer to the "Active safety systems” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
ABS FAILURE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If it goes on while driving, it means
there is a malfunction in the ABS system. In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but
without the advantage of the ABS system. Consult a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
When the starter device is inserted, it goes on with a blue light.
If it turns red, you need to stop the car and let the motor idle for one or two minutes.
The temperature should go down and the light turns blue. Otherwise, stop the engine. Let it cool before checking
the coolant liquid temperature.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Warning light What it means
Start&Stop SYSTEM ACTIVATION
Please see the paragraph "Start&Stop System".
StartStop FAILURE / DEACTIVATION
Please see the paragraph "Start&Stop System".
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER
Refer to the "Cruise control" (Speed regulator) and "Speed limiter” paragraphs.
TPMS SYSTEM FAILURE /LOW TYRE PRESSURE
Refer to the “TPMS – TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
ROAD GRIP CHECK
Refer to the “Active safety systems” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING
This warning light turns on when the starter switch is on, and will turn off when the glow plugs have reached the
preset temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light switches off.
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Warning light What it means
GEAR CHANGE INDICATORS
These turn on to advise to shift to a higher (arrow pointing up) or lower (arrow pointing down) gear.
ECOMODE
These go on when ECOMODE is activated.
Please see the paragraph "Driving suggestions".
FRONT SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED WARNING LIGHT
This is on the central display and turns on when the engine is started. Then, if the seat belt is not fastened and the
vehicle reaches 16 km/h, it flashes and an acoustic warning turns on for about 2 minutes.
Depending on the version, it flashes if the front passenger seat belt is not fastened.
DOORS OPEN
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