2020 FIAT TALENTO Faults

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
WARNING
Any modification or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which
the occupants could even be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
personnel will check whether the vehicle's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
IMPORTANT Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the vehicle and available as after-sales must carry the following label:.
Fiat authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a workmanlike
fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices are fitted that involve modifications to the
features of the vehicle. This may also cause lapse of the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change or either directly or
indirectly related to it.
Fiat shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by Fiat and/or
not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio, etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless a
separate aerial is mounted on the roof of the vehicle.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
IMPORTANT The use of such devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may, in addition to
potential damage to the health of the passengers, cause malfunctions in the vehicle’s electronic systems, compromising the
safety of the vehicle.
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ACCESSORIES SOCKET
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Socket 3 fig. 141 and, depending on
the trim level, sockets 4 fig. 142 and 5
fig. 143 are approved for connecting
accessories whose power supply is not
greater than 120 Watts (12 V).
WARNING
69)There should be no objects on the
driver's side floorboard: in case of sharp
braking, they could slide under the pedals,
hampering their use.
70)Check there are no hard, heavy or
sharp objects sticking out or in the "open"
compartments: they could endanger the
safety of the vehicle's occupants in a curve
or in case of sharp braking.
71)We would like to remind you to respect
local laws regarding use of phones and/or
multi-media tablets.
72)In a curve, while accelerating or
braking, make sure that the liquid in the
container in the beverage holder does not
spill. Risk of injury if the liquid is hot
73)Always leave the seat closed while
driving. Risk of injury in case of sharp
braking or accident, risk of objects falling
into the passenger compartment.
74)Sitting on the central seat while its
backrest is reclined is prohibited.75)When compartment flap 40 fig. 137 is
open, you cannot use the front side
passenger seat. Risk of serious injury in
case of abrupt braking or collision.
76)Make sure not to place heavy or sharp
items that could fall. Risk of injury.
77)Attach only accessories with a
maximum of 120 Watts (12 V). In case
several sockets are being used at the same
time for accessories, the total ppower for
these items cannot exceed 180 Watts. Fire
risk.
78)Before leaving the vehicle, check that
you have always disconnected all the
devices from the accessory socket to
prevent operating faults (flat battery, closing
the doors and the boot, etc.).
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While exceeding the set speed, the set
speed flashes on the instrument panel,
along with an acoustic signal.
Afterwards, release the accelerator: the
cruise control function will reactivate
when you reduce the speed to lower
than the stored one.
In the event of a steep slope, the cruise
control cannot maintain the set speed:
the stored speed will flash on the
instrument panel along with an
intermittent acoustic warning.
Impossible to maintain the set
speed limit
In the event of a steep slope, the cruise
control cannot maintain the speed: the
stored speed will flash on the
instrument panel along with an
intermittent acoustic warning.
Placing the function in stand-byThe speed limiter can be disabled using
the switch 5 (O) fig. 160. In this case,
the speed limit is stored and is viewed
on the display in a dedicated message
together with the stored speed.
Recalling the stored speed limit
If speed data is stored, you can recall it
by pressing button 4 (R) fig. 160.
When the cruise control function is in
stand-by, pressing switch 2 fig. 160 will
reactivate the regulator function without
taking into account the stored speed:
the speed the vehicle is travelling will be
used.
Interrupting the function
The cruise control function can be
deactivated; in this case, the speed is
no longer stored. The orange warning
light
on the instrument panel turns
off to confirm that the speed limiter has
been turned off.
WARNING
87)The Speed Limiter does not impact the
braking system in any case.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature of the exhaust gases
The system controlling the exhaust lets
you identify the malfunctions of the
vehicle's anti-pollution device. These
faults can cause an excess in polluting
emissions and cause mechanical
damage.
This warning light on the instrument
panel indicates any system function
failure:
If it stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible;
If it flashes, you need to reduce the
engine running until the flashing stops.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information in the "AdBblue
(Urea) additive tank" paragraph in the
"Knowing your vehicle" chapter.
Ambient
The vehicle was designed with
environmental friendliness in mind for its
entire life cycle: from manufacture to
use up to the end of its life cycle.
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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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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

The safety devices complementary to
the front passenger seat belt have to be
activated.
Operating faults
If the activation/deactivation system for
the front passenger air bags is not
functioning, you cannot install the child
restraint on the front seat. We advise
you also not to travel with passengers
seated there.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
WARNING
107)The air bag system uses a
pyrotechnical principle, meaning that its
activation produces heat, emits smoke
(that does not mean fire) and generates an
explosive sound. Air bag deployment,
which should be immediate, can cause
skin injuries or other problems.108)Do not attach any object (pins, logos,
watches, phone support, etc.) to the
steering wheel.
109)The steering wheel must not be
covered in any way.
110)Dismantling the steering wheel is
prohibited (except by a qualified Fiat
Dealership technician).
111)Do not drive to close to the steering
wheel: adopt a driving position with your
arms slightly bent. This position will ensure
a sufficient distance for the air bag to
deploy efficiently.
112)Do not glue anything (pins, logos,
watches, phone supports, etc.) to the
dashboard near the airbag.
113)Do not place anything (animals,
umbrella, cane, boxes, etc.) between the
dashboard and the passenger.
114)Do not rest your feet on the
dashboard or the seat: these positions
could cause serious injuries. In general,
keep all parts of the body (knees, hands,
head, etc.) away from the dashboard.
115)The passenger air bag only protects
the side front seat passenger; the centre
front seat passenger is only protected by
the seat belt. We recommend you respect
normal safety regulations (fasten your seat
belt). There may be serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
116)The passenger airbag must be
activated/deactivated when the vehicle is
stationary. If deactivated while driving, theandwarning lights turn on. To
turn these lights off, you need to deactivate
then reactivate the passenger air bag again
when the vehicle is stopped.117)When the child restraint is no longer in
use, reactivate the front seat belt
complementary safety devices to ensure
front passenger protection in case of an
accident. Installing a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger is
prohibited until the front seat belt
complementary safety devices have been
deactivated (refer to the "Passenger side
airbag and child restraint systems – how to
deactivate the airbags" paragraph in the
"Knowing your vehicle” chapter).
118)Because of the incompatibility of the
front passenger air bag deployment and
the positioning of a child seat facing
forward, NEVER INSTALL a child restraint
system facing backwards on a seat
equipped with FRONT AIRBAG
ACTIVATION. Otherwise, the CHILD may
risk DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
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SAFETY

TPMS –
Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System
(For versions/markets where provided)
Tyre pressure loss warning
This system warns the driver of any
pressure loss in one or more of the
tyres.
Operating principle
Each wheel (except the spare) has a
built-in sensor in the inflation valve that
measures tyre pressure at regular
intervals while driving. Warning light 1
fig. 208 stays on to warn the driver in
case of tyre pressure loss (deflated tyre,
puncture, etc.).Re-initialising the tyre pressure
reference value
This operation must be done:when the tyre reference pressure has
to be changed so it can be adapted to
use conditions (empty, with a load,
highway driving, etc.);
after tyre rotation ( however, this
practice is not advised);
after replacing a tyre.
This operation must always be done
after a cold tyre inflation pressure of all
the tyres.
Inflation pressure has to correspond to
the vehicle's current use (empty, with a
load, highway driving, etc.).
Re-initialisation procedure
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary.
briefly press on button 3 or 4
fig. 209 to select the "TYRE
PRESSURE SET < LONG PRESS >"
function on display panel 2;
keep button 3 or 4 pressed (for
about 3 seconds) to start initialisation.
The appropriate message indicates that
the request to restore the tyre pressure
reference values is being processed.
A few minutes of driving is required to
complete the initialisation.NOTE The tyre pressure reference value
must not be less than that advised and
indicated on the the driver's door pillar.
Display
The display 2 fig. 209 on the instrument
panel indicates any inflation faults
(deflated tyre, puncture, etc.).
Warning light 1 fig. 208 stays on
permanently along with the message to
that effect. This indicates that at least
one tyre is deflated.
If necessary, check and adjust the
pressure of the four tyres when cold.
The warning light goes off after driving
for a few minutes.
IMPORTANT Unexpected loss of tyre
pressure (blowout, etc.) might not be
detected by the system.
The warning light turns on fixed
together with a dedicated message and
an acoustic signal.
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