2018 FIAT TALENTO handbrake

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REFUELLING
Only refuel with automotive diesel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully press the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition
key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started. In versions with an electronic key, the engine will start as soon as the button on
the starter device is pressed.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.

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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USING THE
GEARBOX
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25)
To engage reverse (vehicle
stopped)
From the neutral position, lift up ring 1
fig. 207 against the lever knob to
engage reverse gear.
The reverse lights go on when the gear
is engaged (starter device in position
M).
WARNING
145)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. It is therefore
essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat
and do not get in the way of the pedals.
IMPORTANT
25)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
PARKING THE
VEHICLE
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26) 27) 28)
Proceed as follows when parking and
leaving the vehicle:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the vehicle
with the gear in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull the lever
up and check that the vehicle is
immobilised properly. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument
panel.
To release the handbrake, pull the lever
up slightly, press the button 2
fig. 208and accompany the lever down
to its rest position. The indicator light
turns off.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING
146)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. In addition, always remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle and
take it out with you.
147)For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
IMPORTANT
26)Depending on the slope and/or load,
you may need to tighten the brake another
two clicks.
27)When driving, check that the handbrake
is completely lowered and disengaged (the
red light is off): you could overheat or
deteriorate it.28)Following a collision with a kerb, a high
step, a stone post or other types of urban
features, have your vehicle checked by the
Fiat Dealership to avoid any risk of
accident: you may have damaged an axle
shaft, the steering gear or other part.
INSTALLING THE
TOW HOOK
TO: 1,090 mm
Position the sphere with respect to
bolts 1 or 2 fig. 211, so they are in line
with height B fig. 210, which has to be
between 350 and 420 mm with the
vehicle loaded (as in the illustration
above).
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Replacing a wheel
Undo the wheel nuts with wrench 1
fig. 255.
Position the jack 2 fig. 256 horizontally
so that its head 3 fig. 256 coincides
with the hole under the chassis nearest
to the wheel concerned.
Start raising the jack to rest the base
correctly (it should be slightly under the
vehicle and aligned with the jack head).
Undo the nuts and remove the tyre.
Position the spare tyre in the centre of
the hub.
Tighten the nuts and lower the jack.
When the tyre is on the ground, tighten
the screws hard and check their
tightness as soon as possible.IMPORTANT If you are using
tamper-proof screws, position them as
close as possible to the valve (it could
be impossible to fit the wheel plate).
WARNING
167)Activate hazard warning lights Park
the vehicle far from traffic on level, resistant
and not slippery ground. Pull up the
handbrake and engage a gear. Get all the
occupants out of the car and far from
traffic.
168)It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the
vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure
that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance
from the road, to avoid being run over.
169)Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc to show that your vehicle is
stationary. Passengers should get out of
the vehicle, particularly if it is heavily
loaded, and wait for the wheel to be
changed away from the traffic.170)The spare tyre is not the same size as
the other four. Never fit more than one
spare tyre on the same vehicle. The
standard wheel is larger than the spare
wheel, so the vehicle will be lower. Replace
the spare tyre as soon as possible with a
tyre identical to the original. While in use,
which has to be temporary, your speed
should not exceed that indicated on the
wheel's label. If you have to use snow
chains, fit the spare tyre on the rear axle
and check the tyre pressures. Fitting this
tyre can alter the vehicle's normal
behaviour. Avoid accelerating or braking
abruptly and lower your speed on curves.
171)Never leave tools haphazardly in the
vehicle: if you brake suddenly, they could
scatter around the floorboards, causing a
hazard to the occupants. After use, be sure
to fasten the tools in the tool bag, then
place it correctly in its position: risk of
injuries. The jack must only be used for
changing a wheel. It should never be used
to raise the vehicle to perform a repair
underneath.
172)There should be no objects at the
driver's feet: in case of sharp braking, they
could slide under the pedals, preventing
their correct use.
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TYRE INFLATION KIT
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32) 33) 34) 35) 36) 37) 38)
To take the kit out, move the seat as far
forward as possible and lower the
backrest.
Undo the tool bag fixing screw C
fig. 258 and then turn the bag to
remove it.Precautions for using the kit
The kit must not be used for more than
15 consecutive minutes.
With the engine started and the
handbrake engaged;unwind the hose from the canister;
connect compressor hose 3
fig. 259 to the canister 8,
depending on the versions, connect
or screw in canister 8 to the
compressor where there is a hollow 7
fig. 259;
unscrew the tyre valve cap involved
and screw the inflation hose 1 fig. 259;
disconnect all the accessories
previously connected to the accessory
socket;
only connect plug 2 fig. 259 to the
vehicle’s accessory socket;
press switch 4 fig. 259 to inflate the
tyre to the prescribed pressure (refer to
the "Tyre inflation pressure” paragraph
in the “Maintenance and care” chapter);
after 15 minutes at most, stop
inflating;
NOTE While emptying the canister
(about 30 seconds), the pressure gauge
5 fig. 259 briefly indicates a pressure of
up to 6 bar, then it goes back down
again.
adjust the pressure: to increase it,
continue inflating the tyre with the kit; to
lower it, press button 6 fig. 259.
If after 15 minutes a minimum pressure
of 1.8 bar has not been reached, it
means that you cannot repair the tyre;
do not drive and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Once the tyre has been correctly
inflated, remove the kit: slowly unscrew
the inflation hose 1 fig. 259 so the
product does not spatter and replace
the canister in a plastic bag so that the
product does not leak out.
Attach the instruction label on the
dashboard where the driver can see it;
replace the kit in the tool bag and put
it back under the driver's seat;
when the first inflation has been
done, the tyre will continue to lose air
and you need to start driving again to
plug the hole;
leave immediately and drive at a
speed between 20 and 60 km/h to
uniformly distribute the product on the
tyre and, after 3 kilometres, stop to
check the pressure;
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if the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar
but less than prescribed, you need to
adjust it (see the label attached to the
driver's door pillar), otherwise see a Fiat
Dealership: you cannot repair it.
WARNING
173)There should be no objects at the
driver's feet: in case of sharp braking, they
could slide under the pedals, preventing
their correct use.
IMPORTANT
32)The kit can repair tyres whose treads A
fig. 257 are damaged by foreign objects
smaller than 4 millimetres. It cannot repair
all types of puncture, such as cuts larger
than 4 millimetres and those on side B
fig. 257 of the tyre. Also make sure the rims
are in good condition. Do not remove the
foreign object that caused the puncture if it
is implanted in the tyre.33)Do not use the inflation kit if the tyre is
damaged by driving with a puncture. Check
the tyre sides carefully before any
intervention. Travelling with partially or
completely deflated tyres (or punctured)
can cause safety problems and damage
the concerned tyre beyond repair. This
reparation is temporary. A tyre that has
been punctured must be examined (and
repaired if possible) by a specialist as soon
as possible. When replacing a tyre repaired
by the kit, always notify the tyre repairer.
When driving, you can feel vibrations
caused by the product being in the tyre.
34)The kit is approved only for inflating
tyres of vehicles that were originally
equipped with it. It should never be used to
inflate another vehicle's tyres or any other
object (life vests, inflatable mattresses,
etc.). Avoid splashing on skin when using
the repair canister. If the product comes in
contact with skin, rinse thoroughly. Keep
the kit out of the reach of children. Do not
leave empty canister in the environment.
Deliver it to a Fiat Dealership or to a
consortium specialised in its disposal. The
canister has an expiration date indicated on
the label. Check the expiration date. Go to
a Fiat Dealership to replace the inflation
hose and repair canister.
35)Before using the kit, park the vehicle so
it is sufficiently far from traffic, turn on the
emergency lights, pull up the handbrake
and get all the occupants out of the vehicle,
moving them far away from the traffic.
36)In case you are stopped by the
carriageway, warn other road users that
your vehicle is there by placing the warning
triangle or other device allowed by law in
the country you are driving in.37)Caution, a missing or badly screwed on
valve cap could impact the tyre's grip and
cause a loss of pressure. The valve caps
must all be identical to the original ones
and screwed tightly.
38)After repair using the kit, do not drive
farther than 200 km. In addition, lower your
speed, and in any case do not exceed
80 km/h. The label is to be attached in a
visible part of the dashboard. Depending
on the market country or local laws, a tyre
repaired with the inflation kit must be
replaced.
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INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . .124
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........124
AdBlue (Urea) additive tank.......43
Baggage cover..............67
Battery...................170
Battery recharging............156
Bodywork.................175
Braking system..............182
Cargo volumes.............195
Checking levels..............166
Child protection systems........99
Carrying children safely.......99
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts............100
ISOFIX fastening system......114
Climate control...............45
Climate control system.........207
CO2 Emissions..............215
Consumption...............213
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............85
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................68
Diesel version particularities......73
Diffusers...................47
Display....................75
Doors.....................20Centralised door locking/
unlocking for the openable parts.......................23
Front doors...............20
Manual door locking/unlocking . . .24
Rear swing doors...........21
Sliding side door............21
Tailgate.................23
Electric windows.............57
Engine...................180
Engine bonnet...............59
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................124
External lights...............34
Daytime running lights........34
Dipped headlights...........35
Direction indicators..........36
Front fog lights.............35
Headlight alignment adjustment.......................36
Main beam headlights........35
Rear fog light..............35
Side lights................34
Filters...................169
Fluids and lubricants..........209
Front air bags
Driver and passenger air bags . . .95
Front airbags................95
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............95Front headrest...............26
Handbrake................132
Hazard warning lights..........140
Headrests..................26
Heating and ventilation..........46
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........165
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................126
Identification data............179
Ignition device...............44
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................176
Interior fittings...............60
Sun visors................60
Interior lights................37
Jump starting..............155
Keys.....................13
Electronic key.............15
Key with remote control.......13
Manual climate control.........48
Occupant protection systems.....91
Parking the vehicle...........132
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............147
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .145
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .125
Performance...............211