ignition FIAT TALENTO 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

ON-BOARD COMPUTER: alarm messages
They appear along with the STOP warning light to make you stop as soon as traffic conditions allow, for your own
safety. Stop the engine and do not turn it back on. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
ON-BOARD: information messages
These can help vehicle ignition, provide information on a selection or on driving conditions.
ON-BOARD COMPUTER: anomaly messages
They appear along with the warning light
.When these messages appear, drive carefully to the Fiat
Dealership. Failure to follow this instruction could damage the vehicle.
They are deleted when you press the viewing selection button, or automatically after a few seconds. However, they are stored
in the on-board log. The warning light
stays on.

ENGINE RUN-IN
Until you have gone 1,500 km, do not
exceed 130 km/h on the highest ratio,
or 2,500 rpm. After that mileage, you
can push the engine harder, but the
vehicle will perform better only after
having travelled 6,000 kilometres.
During the running-in period, do not
accelerate abruptly while the engine is
cold, and avoid running it too fast.
Coupon frequency:refer to the
"Scheduled Service Plan".
STARTING THE
ENGINE
138) 139) 140) 141) 142)
Vehicles with a key and remote
control
Turn the key in the starter device
fig. 204 to D "Drive" position and hold it
there until the engine pre-heating
warning light
goes off.
Turn the key beyond the D "Ignition"
without accelerating.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
142) 143)
23) 24)
Vehicles with a key and remote
control
With the engine idling, turn the key to
the Stop (S) fig. 204 position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
138) 139) 140) 141) 142)
Vehicles with an electronic key
The electronic key has to be inserted in
reader 2 fig. 205 or in the detection
area 3 fig. 206.
To start, press the brake or clutch
pedal, then press button 1 fig. 205. If a
gear is engaged, you can start the
engine by just pressing the clutch
pedal.
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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
142) 143)
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
138)Do not start the vehicle on an incline
with the gear in neutral. The power steering
might not activate. Risk of accident.139)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.
140)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.
141)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
142)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.
143)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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USING THE
GEARBOX
144)
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
144)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
145) 146)
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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WARNING
145)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. In addition, always remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle and
take it out with you.
146)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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No. Destination No. Destination No. Destination
1APCcharger 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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JUMP STARTING
173) 174) 175) 176) 177)
39)
Starting the engine that supplies
electrical power and keeping it at
medium speed.
To start, if you use the battery from
another vehicle, you need to have the
right cables (large size) from a Fiat
Dealership or, if you already have them,
make sure they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries have to have nominal
identical voltage: 12 Volt The battery
that supplies the power has to have a
capacity (amperes/hour, Ah) that is at
least identical to the dead battery.
Make sure that there is no contact
between the two vehicles (risk of short
circuit at the moment the positive poles
are in contact) and that the dead
battery is well connected. Disengage
the starter device.Depending on the versions, unhook the
battery guard.
Connect positive cable A fig. 260 to
terminal 1 (+) fig. 260 then to terminal 4
(+) fig. 260 of the battery supplying the
power.
Connect negative cable B fig. 260 to
terminal 3 (-) fig. 260 from the battery
supplying power, then to terminal 2 (-)
fig. 260 of the dead battery.
Start the engine and as soon as it turns
over, disconnect cables A and B in
reverse order (2-3-4-1) .
WARNING
173)Check that the wires A and B are not
touching and that the positive cable A does
not touch any metal component of the
vehicle providing the current. You risk injury
and/or damage to the vehicle.174)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition key is in the "S" (Stop) position.
Follow the indications on the plate
underneath the bonnet.
175)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
176)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
177)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Therefore, keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
39)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
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TOWING THE
VEHICLE
182) 183) 184)
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
182)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.
183)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.
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INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . .122
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........122
AdBlue (Urea) additive tank.......43
Baggage cover..............66
Battery...................167
Battery recharging............153
Bodywork.................172
Braking system..............179
Cargo volumes.............192
Checking levels..............163
Child protection systems........98
Carrying children safely.......98
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts.............99
ISOFIX fastening system......112
Climate control...............44
CO2 Emissions..............211
Consumption...............209
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............84
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................67
Diesel version particularities......72
Diffusers...................47
Display....................74
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...................177
Engine bonnet...............59
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................122
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..............36
Side lights................34
Filters...................166
Fluids and lubricants..........205
Front air bags
Driver and passenger air bags . . .94
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............95
Front airbags................94
Front headrest...............26
Handbrake................130Hazard warning lights..........138
Headrests..................26
Heating and ventilation..........46
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........162
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................124
Identification data............176
Ignition device...............44
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................173
Interior fittings...............60
Sun visors................60
Interior lights................37
Jump starting..............152
Keys.....................13
Electronic key.............15
Key with remote control.......13
Manual climate control.........48
Occupant protection systems.....90
Parking the vehicle...........130
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............144
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .143
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .123
Performance...............207
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................162
Pre-tensioners...............93