engine FIAT QUBO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat QUBO.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat QUBO's features and use it in the best
possible way. You should read it carefully before taking to the road for the first time. You will find information, tips and
important warnings regarding driving your vehicle to help you get the most from the technological features of your FIAT
QUBO.
Read the warnings and indications, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat QUBO versions. As a consequence, you
should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine and
version that you have purchased.

READ THIS CAREFULLY!
REFUELLING
Diesel engines: only use diesel fuel for motor
vehicles conforming to the European specification
EN 590. The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty, depending
on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Diesel engines: Turn the ignition key to MAR
and wait for the warning lightto go out.
Turn the ignition key to AVV and release as soon
as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
other flammable material as this constitutes a 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 electrical system of the
vehicle can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for ensuring the
vehicle stays in tip-top condition and retains its
safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, advise and warnings for
correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your vehicle over time. Particular attention
should be paid to information marked with the
following symbols:
(personal safety),(environmental protection),(car integrity).

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Versions with multifunction display
Warning lights
andare available on diesel versions only.
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C. Engine coolant temperature gauge
with overheating warning light D. Rev counter E. Multifunction display
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or
on some of the components of your vehicle. These
labels bear symbols that draw your attention to
the precautions required when handling the
component in question.
The inner surface of the engine bonnet includes a
label with the different symbols used.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine immobiliser system which
increases protection against attempted theft of the
vehicle. It is automatically activated when the ignition
key is extracted.
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key toMAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit
sends a recognition code to the engine control unit
to deactivate the inhibitor.
If, during ignition, the code is not correctly
recognized, a warning light
is lit on the
instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key toSTOPand then back to
MAR. Try with the other keys provided if the
problem persists. Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system ECU. Contact the Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to eight) stored
with the code.
Warning light
coming on when driving
❒If the
warning light (or symbol in the display)
comes on, this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis test (caused, for example, by a
voltage drop). When you stop for the first time,
turn the key to STOP and then to MAR: the
warning light
will not light up if no faults are
detected.
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❒If the warning light(or symbol on the display)
stays on, repeat the procedure described above
leaving the key at STOP for longer than 30
seconds. If the problem persists, contact the Fiat
Dealership.
❒The code is not recognised if the warning light
(or symbol on the display) stays on. In this
case, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it
is still locked, try again with the other keys that
come with the vehicle. If you still cannot start the
engine, perform the emergency start procedure
(see chapter “In an emergency”) and then contact
the Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to sharp knocks.
KEYS
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A fig. 3 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks;
❒opening/closing the fuel cap.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 4 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks;
❒opening/closing the fuel cap.
To extract the metal insert, press button B fig. 4.
To retract it in the grip, proceed as follows:
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IMPORTANT The engine immobilizer function is
ensured by the Fiat CODE which is automatically
activated when the key is extracted from the ignition.
TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition
key either turned to STOP or removed, point the
key with the remote control towards the vehicle and
press and release button
.
Except for some markets, the system produces an
acoustic warning (beep) and enables door locking.
A self-diagnostic stage precedes the turning on of the
alarm: if a fault is detected, the system produces
another acoustic signal.
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
,
check that all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
closed correctly; then switch the alarm back on by
pressing
.
If a door or the bonnet is not properly shut, it will
be excluded from the testing by the alarm system.
A fault has occurred in system operation if the alarm
produces an acoustic signal even when the doors,
bonnet and boot are correctly closed. Go to a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not come on when the
central locking is activated using the metal insert in
the key.
IMPORTANT The alarm is configured to comply with
the regulations existing in different countries.TURNING THE ALARM OFF
Press button
on the key with the remote control.
The following operations are performed (excluding
specific markets):
❒direction indicators flash briefly twice
❒two short beeps
❒door are unlocked.
IMPORTANT The alarm is not turned off using the
door are opened using the metal insert in the key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTILIFTING PROTECTION
The side windows must be completely closed for
correct operation of the protection.
If necessary, the function can be turned off (if, for
example, you are leaving a pet in the car) by pressing
button A fig. 6 on the front courtesy light before
activating turning the alarm on.
The LED on the button will flash for several seconds
when the function is turned off. The volumetric/
antitilting protection must be deactivated each time
the instrument panel is switched off.
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BREAK-IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
The warning light
comes on or the symbol
appears on the display with a specific message (see
"Warning lights and messages" when the panel lights
up according to vehicle version) to indicate a
break-in attempt.
DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a long
storage), simply lock the vehicle by turning the
metal insert of the key with remote control in the
lock. In this case, the car will not be protected
by the alarm system, while the engine immobiliser
function is ensured by the Fiat CODE system, which
is automatically activated when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.IMPORTANT If the batteries in the remote control
key are run down or if the system is faulty, the
key must be inserted in the ignition and turned to
the ON position to switch the alarm off.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 7:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable, steering locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio, central
door locking system, alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices can
work.
❒AVV: starting the engine. The ignition switch is
fitted with an electronic safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine does not start, before the
starting operation can be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn
the steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
Never extract the key while the vehicle
is
moving.The steering wheel should lock
automatically as soon as it is turned.This also
applies to cases in which the vehicle is towed. It
is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.
installation of anti-theft device) that could
badly affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty and also result in the car failing
to comply with regulations.
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INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may
vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER (speed indicator)
This shows the speed of the vehicle fig. 8.
REV COUNTER
The rev counter fig. 9 shows the number of engine
revolutions per minute.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system
gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine
is over-revving, resulting in a gradual loss of engine
power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may
indicate a gradual or sudden increase of the engine
speed.This is normal and does not indicate a fault. It may be
caused, for example, by the operation of the climate
control system or the fan. In these cases, a gradual
variation in revs is used to protect the battery
charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The needle shows the amount of fuel left in the tank.
Warning light A fig. 10 switches on to indicate that
6 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the the tank.
E - tank empty.
F - tank full (see the description in paragraph "Vehicle
refuelling" in this chapter).
Do not travel with the tank nearly empty to prevent
damaging the catalytic converter.
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IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If
this is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The needle shows the temperature of the engine
coolant and starts supplying indications when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
In normal use, the needle could assume different
positions within the scale, depending on the usage
conditions.
C - Low engine coolant temperature.
H - High engine coolant temperature.Warning light B fig. 10 switches on (together with a
message on the display) to indicate that the coolant
temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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