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release support rod 3 fig. 39 from its
locking device, then insert it in the
padded area 4 fig. 40 and secure it in
the support rod hole indicated by the
arrow to hold the bonnet open.CLOSING
55)
Proceed as follows:
check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed;
lift the hood, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod from its locking device.
Verify that the support rod is secured in
the clip before closing the hood;
lower the hood slowly to a height of
about 20 cm above its closed position
and then let it drop.
IMPORTANT When closing the hood,
do not push it excessively such as by
applying your weight. Otherwise, the
hood could be deformed.
WARNING
52)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
53)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
54)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the parking brake is engaged.
55)Always check that the bonnet is closed
and securely locked. A bonnet that is not
closed and securely locked is dangerous
as it could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision which
could result in a serious accident.
56)With active bonnet: do not pull the
bonnet's release handle after the active
bonnet has activated. Pulling the release
handle while the active bonnet is operating
is dangerous as it will raise the bonnet
further and obstruct vision. In addition, the
bonnet cannot be lowered manually,
therefore do not attempt to forcefully push
the bonnet back down. Otherwise, it could
deform the bonnet or cause injury. If the
active bonnet has activated, always consult
an expert repairer, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
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CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP)
LOWERING THE
CONVERTIBLE TOP
IMPORTANT Do not sit on the folded
convertible top. Otherwise, the
convertible top could be damaged or
you may fall off and be injured.
Proceed as follows:
make sure the parking brake is
applied. If the engine is running, turn it
off;
make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted;
with the lock release button 1
fig. 41 depressed forward (red mark
2 visible), pull back the top latch lever 3
fig. 42 to unlock it;
remove the striker 4 from the anchor
5 fig. 43;
IMPORTANT If the power windows do
not go down automatically, fully open
the windows.
standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
6 and pull it toward the vehicle rear;
IMPORTANT To lower the convertible
top from inside the vehicle, use the
convertible top's handles 6 fig. 44.
move the convertible top rearward
and fold it while pressing the rear glass
lightly with your hand;
with the back end of the convertible
top pressed, press the front end until a
latch sound is heard fig. 45. Lightly rock
the retracted convertible top to make
sure it is securely locked.
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RAISING THE
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Proceed as follows:
make sure the parking brake is
applied. If the engine is running, turn it
off;
pull up the unlock lever 1 to
disengage the lock fig. 46;
standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front;
IMPORTANTIf the power windows do
not go down automatically, fully open
the windows or open the doors.
IMPORTANT To raise the convertible
top from inside the vehicle, use the
convertible top's handles 2 fig. 47.
sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible
top's handles 3 fig. 48, and press the
convertible top against the windscreen.
Make sure the striker 4 engages with
the anchor 5, move the top latch slowly,
and then push the top latch upward
until a latch sound is heard.
IMPORTANT Driving with the
convertible top not fully locked could
damage the convertible top. If the red
indicator is visible on the lock release
button fig. 49, the convertible top is not
locked. After locking the convertible
top, verify that the red indicator 6 is not
visible (7 = locked position /
8 = unlocked position).
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MAINTENANCE
MONITOR
(where provided)
Versions with Radio 7”
Proceed as follows:
select the iconon the home
screen to display the “Applications”
screen;
select “Maintenance” to display the
maintenance list screen;
switch the tab and select the setting
item you want to change: “Scheduled”,
“Tire rotation”, “Oil Change”.
You can customize settings in the setup
display as follows:
Scheduled
Tire rotation
Oil Change
For each function are available following
items: “Setting”/“Time (months)”/
“Distance (km or mile)”/“Reset”.
Only for “Oil Change” you can also set
“Oil life (%)”.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The indication of the
warning light in the instrument panel is
indicative and precautionary and as
such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner
Handbook, which you are advised to
read carefully in all cases. Always refer
to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT The instrument panel
warning light will stay on until the cause
of the failure is eliminated.
Vehicles with Radio 7”
The details for some warnings can be
viewed on the centre display.
Proceed as follows:
If the warning light is turned on,
select
icon on the home screen to
display the application screen;
SelectVehicle Status Monitor;
select “Warning Guidance”to
display the current warnings;
select the applicable warning to view
the warning details.
For the following warning/indicator
lights:
Master warning light;
Brake system warning light;
ABS warning light;
Charging system warning light;
Engine oil warning light;
Check engine light;
High engine coolant temperature
warning light;
Automatic transmission warning light;
Power steering malfunction indicator
light;
Air Bag/Seat Belt pretensioner
system warning light;
Active bonnet warning light;
Seat belt warning light;
Door-ajar warning light;
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
warning light;
KEY warning light;
LED headlight KEY warning light;
Wrench indicator light;
TCS/DSC indicator light;
DSC OFF indicator light;
Security indicator light;
Passenger Air Bag deactivation
indicator light (where provided).
The light turns on when the ignition is
switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on,
have the vehicle inspected at Fiat
Dealership.
Only for “Brake system warning
light”: the light turns on continuously
when the parking brake is applied.
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WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Red warning lights
Warning light What it means What to do
PARKING BRAKE WARNING - WARNING
LIGHT INSPECTION / LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL WARNING
Parking brake warning / Warning light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switched to START or
ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully
released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated
even though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid may be low or there could be a
problem with the brake system.
IMPORTANT Do not drive with the brake
system warning light illuminated. Contact a
Fiat Dealership to have the brakes inspected
as soon as possible. Driving with the brake
system warning light illuminated is dangerous.
It indicates that your brakes may not work at
all or that they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains illuminated, after
checking that the parking brake is fully
released, have the brakes inspected
immediately.
IMPORTANT In addition, the effectiveness of
the braking may diminish so you may need to
depress the brake pedal more strongly than
normal to stop the vehicle.Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Warning light What it means What to do
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
SYSTEM WARNING
If the EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warning light
simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the
electronic brake force distribution system.Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not drive with both the ABS
warning light and brake warning light
illuminated. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the brakes inspected as soon as possible.
Driving when the brake system warning light
and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous. When both lights
are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock
more quickly in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.
CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of
the charging system. Drive to the side of the
road and park off the right-of-way.Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT
This warning light indicates low engine oil
pressure.
IMPORTANT Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
IMPORTANT Do not run the engine if the oil
level is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
If the light remains illuminated even though the
oil level is normal or after adding oil, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.If the light illuminates or the warning indication
is displayed while driving:
drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way on level ground;
turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for
the oil to drain back into the sump;
inspect the engine oil level. If it's low, add
the appropriate amount of engine oil while
being careful not to overfill;
start the engine and check the warning
light.
DOOR-AJAR WARNING LIGHT
The light turns on if any door is not closed
securely.Close the door securely.
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Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means What to do
ABS WARNING LIGHT
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're
driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes
will function normally as if the vehicle had no
ABS.
NOTE When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and
the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this
occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and
does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
NOTE The brake assist system does not
operate while the ABS warning light is
illuminated.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle
may have a problem. It is important to note the
driving conditions when the light illuminated.
The check engine light may illuminate in the
following cases:
the engine's electrical system has a
problem;
the emission control system has a
problem;
the fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty;
the phonic wheel learning, following
disconnection of the battery, did not
complete successfully.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning light What it means What to do
MASTER WARNING LIGHT
Versions without Radio 7”
The warning light turns on continuously if there
is a malfunction in the battery management
system or there is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
Versions with Radio 7”
The warning light turns on when the system
has a malfunction. Operate the center display
and verify the content. Refer to “Vehicles with
Radio 7” paragraph in this chapter.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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