2018 FIAT TALENTO towing

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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Selection examples
Meaning of the data selected
On-board computer with service limit message
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEOIL CHANGE IN 30,000 KM/
24 MONTHSMaintenance schedule
With the contact inserted, engine not on and "REVISION
AUTONOMY" selection displayed, press button 9 or 10
fig. 168 for about 5 seconds to see the
replacement limit (distance and time until the next
coupon). When you are near the next deadline,
different cases are offered:
range less than 1500 km or one month: the
dedicated message will appear with the nearest
due date (distance or time);
range at 0 km or the date for oil replacement
reached: the dedicated message appears on the
screen along with the warning light
.
The vehicle needs an oil change as soon as possible. PROVIDE SERVICE WITHIN
300 km/24 DAYS
PROVIDE SERVICE
Depending on how old the vehicle is, the oil change limit will adapt to driving style (frequently at low speeds, door-to-door, the least prolonged
driving, towing a trailer, etc.). The distance that remains until the next oil change can, in certain cases, thus be reduced more rapidly than the
distance actually covered.
Re-initialisation:to re-initialise the system, view the “Maintenance schedule” (distance and time), press button 9 or 10 fig. 168 for about
10 seconds without interruption until the oil change time appears fixed.

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
143) 144)
23) 24)
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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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 toll free phone number
found in the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.....140
REPLACING AN INTERNAL
BULB...................140
REPLACING AN EXTERNAL
BULB...................141
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FUSES...................145
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE . .150
CHANGING A WHEEL.........150
TYRE INFLATION KIT..........153
JUMP STARTING............155
BATTERY RECHARGING.......156
TOWING THE VEHICLE........157
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No. Destination No. Destination No. Destination
1APC charger for vehicles with
electronic key10 Predisposition for towing system 19 Heater
2Free11Timer battery, central passenger
compartment unit20Rearscreen wipers, window washer
pump, horn
3Free12Right daytime running lights, front
parking lights, right high beam, left low
beam21 General APC charger
4+ battery for vehicles with
electronic key13Danger warning lights, direction
indicators22 Reversing lights
5 Additional air conditioning 14 Locking the opening parts 23 Stop switch
6 Additional cabin heating 15Left daytime running lights, rear parking
lights, left high beam, right low beam24
Injection, ignition
(1)
7Electric rear view mirrors,
complementary central
adaptation unit16Licence plate light, front and rear fog
lights25
Air bag, steering wheel lock(1)
8 Rear view mirror defroster 17Alarms, acoustic warnings, light and
windscreen wiper levers26 Passenger's electric window
9Radio, multi-media system, rear
view mirror, diagnostic socket.18 Instrument panel 27
Power steering
(1)
(1) Contact a Fiat Dealership to replace these fuses.
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IN THE EVENT OF A
PUNCTURE
Depending on the vehicle, there may be
a tyre inflating kit or a spare tyre (see
the following page).
CHANGING A WHEEL
167) 168) 169) 170) 171) 172)
Tools
The equipment in the relative tool bag
varies according to the vehicle's
function. The tool bag 2 fig. 249 is
located under the driver's seat. To take
it out, move the seat forward and put
the backrest down (refer to the "Front
seats” paragraph in the “Knowing you
vehicle” chapter). Undo the bag fixing
screw 1 fig. 249 and then turn the bag
to remove it.
Inside the tool bag you will find fig. 250:
3: the jack (to fold up properly before
putting it back in the box, being careful
to reposition the handle);
4: the anti-theft lug wrench to fasten
the wheel;
5: the wrench for removing the
hubcaps;
6: the elbow wrench;
7: the wrench to unscrew and
re-screw the wheel bolts and spare tyre
basket;
8: tow ring (refer to the "Towing the
vehicle” paragraph in this chapter).
Spare tyre
For vehicles that are equipped with
them, you need to use tool A
fig. 251 consisting of:
the wrench for unscrewing and
re-screwing the tyre nuts 2 fig. 251;
for some versions, the specific lug
wrench 1 fig. 251.249T36718-1
250T36692
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TOWING THE
VEHICLE
183) 184) 185)
41) 42) 43)
The steering wheel should not be
locked; the starter device has to be in
position "M" (ignition) to allow signalling
("Stop" lights, emergency lights). At
night the outside vehicle lighting must
remain on.
Detach the trailer where there is one.
Moreover, you have to comply with the
towing conditions, defined by the
regulations in force in the country you
are in.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Never use the gear or drive shafts to
tow the vehicle.
Use the rings exclusively for towing; in
no case must they be used to lift the
vehicle up, directly or indirectly.
In the rear part use exclusively:
for vehicles without a tow hook, tow
point 2 fig. 262;
for vehicles with a tow hook, tow
point 3 fig. 263.
To mount the towing knob 3, please
see the installation instructions for the
equipment.In the front part use exclusively:The tow ring 6 fig. 264 (located in the
tool bag) and tow point 4.Front tow point
Use a screwdriver to release the
protection 5 fig. 264.
Fully tighten the tow ring 4 fig. 264: (first
by hand, then use the tyre wrench).
WARNING
183)Before towing, turn the starter device
to M position and then to S without
extracting it. The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed
and the wheels cannot be steered.
184)Before tightening the tow ring, clean
the relative threaded hole thoroughly. Make
sure that the ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the vehicle. Do not
start the engine whilst the vehicle is being
towed.
262T36697
263T36698
264T36699
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185)When towing, remember that greater
effort is required on the brake pedal in
order to brake, since the brake servo is not
providing assistance. Do not use flexible
cables when towing and avoid jerky
movements. During towing operations,
make sure that the fastened joint does not
damage adjoining components. When
towing the vehicle, it is necessary to obey
specific road regulations which relate both
to the towing device as well as to the
behaviour to adopt on the road. Do not
start the engine whilst the vehicle is being
towed.
IMPORTANT
41)With the engine stopped, the power
steering and power brakes no longer work.
42)Do not take the starter device from the
starter switch or reader while towing.
43)The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergencies on the road. You
are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow rings MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices. In compliance with the
above conditions, towing must take place
with the two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, for
versions/markets, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Service Schedule.
Regardless of the above, it is always
necessary to follow the instructions in
the Scheduled Servicing Plan (e.g.
periodically check level of liquids, tyre
pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to fixed time
or kilometres/miles intervals. If, during
each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out with the owner's explicit
agreement only. If your car is used
frequently for towing, the interval
between one scheduled servicing
operation and the next should be
reduced.IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
comply with the schedule may
invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
scheduled service deadline.
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SERVICING AND CARE