Eco FIAT TALENTO 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

EXTERNAL LIGHTS
SIDE LIGHTS
34) 35) 36) 37)
Switching off
Turn the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 to
position 0.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
(only front lights)
Ignition
Daytime running lights go on
automatically without using lever 1
fig. 69 when you start the engine and
they go off when you turn the engine
off.IMPORTANT If you are driving on the
left in a vehicle equipped for left hand
drive (or vice versa), you need to
regulate the lights for the visiting time
(refer to the "Headlight alignment
adjustment" paragraph in the "Knowing
your vehicle” chapter).
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
Manual activation
Turn the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 so the
corresponding symbol
on the
instrument panel lights up.
Automatic activation
(For versions/markets where provided)
Turn the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 to
correspond with theAUTOsymbol:
with the engine started, the low beam
lights go on or off automatically
depending on the outside light, without
having to use lever 1 fig. 68.Switching off
Manually turn the knurled ring 2
fig. 68 to position 0.
With the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 in the
position of theAUTOsymbol, the low
beam lights go off after the engine is
turned off, the driver's door is opened
or the vehicle is closed. In this case,
when the engine is started again, the
low beam headlights go on again
depending on the outside lighting,
without using lever 1 fig. 68.
NOTE When the low beams or fog
lights are on, the lights do not go off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" FUNCTION
If this used to switch on the dipped
beam headlights for a short time (e.g. to
provide light when opening the garage
door).
With the lights off, engine stopped and
ring 2 fig. 68 in position 0, pull stalk 1:
the dipped beam headlights will light up
for about 30 seconds. To extend the
time, pull the stalk up to four times (total
time limited to about 2 minutes). A
dedicated message, accompanied by
the indication of the time for which the
dipped beam headlights will stay on will
appear on the instrument panel.
To switch the lights off before the switch
off automatically, turn ring 2 fig. 68 to
any position to return it to position 0.
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REAR SEAT LIGHT
Press button 7 fig. 79 to activate:permanent lighting;
lighting controlled by opening one of
the doors.
REAR LIGHT
Turn the button 9 fig. 80, near the
ceiling light 8, to activate it:
permanent lighting;
lighting controlled by opening one of
the rear doors. It will go off only when
the doors concerned are properly
closed;
it will go off immediately.
WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
WINDSCREEN WIPER /
WASHER
38) 39)
4) 5) 6)
With the starter device inserted, mover
lever 1 fig. 81
AStop
BIntermittent operation. The wiper
stops for a few seconds between one
wipe and the next. You can change the
time between one wipe and the next by
turning the ring 2 fig. 82.
CContinuous slow operation
DContinuous fast operation
IMPORTANT Positions B-C fig. 81 are
only accessible when the starter device
is on. Position D fig. 81 can be
accessed only with the engine on.
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NOTE When driving, each time the
vehicle stops, the windscreen wipers
slow down: from fast to slow
continuous operation. As soon as the
vehicle moves again, the wipers return
to the initially selected speed. Any
operation of lever 1 fig. 81 takes
precedence and annuls any
automatism.
Cars with automatic windscreen
wipers
(For versions/markets where provided)
With the engine started, move lever 1
fig. 82
Afig. 81 Stop
Bfig. 81 Automatic windscreen
wiper function. In this position, the
system detects water on the
windscreen and runs the wipers to the
best speed.You can change the activation threshold
and the time between one wipe and the
next by turning the ring 2:
Efig. 82 Minimum sensitivity
Ffig. 82 Maximum sensitivity
C fig. 81Continuous slow operation
Dfig. 81 Continuous fast operation
NOTE If there is fog or snow, the
automatic windscreen wipers are not
systematic and the driver has to
operate them.
IMPORTANT Position C fig. 81 is
accessible when the starter device is
on. Position B and D fig. 81 are
accessible with the engine started.
NOTE There is a service position for
replacing the wiper blades. With the
starter device on and engine stopped,
move the wiper stalk 1 all down
(position D) fig. 81. The wiper arm stops
in a position away from the bonnet (see
the "Windscreen wipers" paragraph in
the "Maintenance and care" chapter).
Windscreen washer
With starter device inserted, pull lever 1
fig. 83 towards the driver. Pulling the
lever briefly, activates a single wipe
together with the screen washer. Pulling
the lever for a longer time, activates
three consecutive wipes together with
the screen washer, and then a fourth
wipe after a few seconds.IMPORTANT In the case of ice or snow,
clean the windscreen (including the
central section behind the interior rear
view mirror) and the rear window before
activating the wipers (risk of overheating
their electric motor). Check condition of
the wiper blades:
they have to stay clean: clean both
windscreen and rear window regularly
with soapy water;
do not use them when the
windscreen and rear window are dry;
detach them from the windscreen or
rear window if they have not been used
for a long time.
In any case, replace them as soon as
they are no longer efficient: about once
a year. Check that there is no item that
could interfere with the windscreen
wiper trajectory.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER /
WASHER
38) 39)
4) 5) 6)
Rear intermittent window wiper
according to speed
With the starter switch on, rotate the
end of lever 1 fig. 84 until the symbol
is aligned with the reference 2
fig. 84. The frequency of operation will
vary depending to the speed.
Rear window washer
With the starter switch on, rotate the
end of lever 1 fig. 84 until the symbol
is aligned with the reference 2
fig. 84.
When you release the lever, it goes
back to the rear window washer
position.NOTE If the wipers are operating or are
in automatic mode, when you put the
gear in reverse, the rear window starts
working intermittently.
IMPORTANT In the case of ice or snow,
clean the windscreen (including the
central section behind the interior rear
view mirror) and the rear window before
activating the wipers (risk of overheating
their electric motor). Check condition of
the wiper blades:
they have to be kept clean: clean the
blades, the windscreen and rear
window regularly with soapy water;
do not use them when the
windscreen and rear window are dry;
detach them from the windscreen or
rear window if they have not been used
for a long time.
IMPORTANT In any case, replace them
as soon as they are no longer efficient:
about once a year. Check that there is
no item that could interfere with the rear
window wiper trajectory.
IMPORTANT Do not use the wiper arm
to open or close the luggage
compartment door.
WARNING
38)When working in the engine
compartment, make sure that the
windscreen wiper is in position A
(stopped). Risk of injury.39)If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
key is on STOP.
40)Before doing anything on the
windscreen (washing the vehicle,
defrosting, cleaning the windscreen...) put
the stalk 1 fig. 81 in position A (stop). You
risk injury and/or damage to the vehicle.
41)When working in the engine
compartment, make sure that the end of
the rear screen wiper stalk 1 is on the stop
position 2 fig. 84. Risk of injury.
IMPORTANT
4)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
subsequently restored, even after restarting
the vehicle, contact a Fiat Dealership.
5)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
6)Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
Useful tank capacity: Approx. 80 litres
Open the left front door to access the
flap A fig. 85.
While filling, hang the cap 1 fig. 85 on
the cap holder 2 on the flap A.
IMPORTANT After filling, check that the
cap and flap are closed.
Fuel quality
Use the best quality fuel, respecting the
regulations in force specific to each
country, and adhere strictly to the
indications on the label located on the
flap A.
42) 43)
7) 8)
Fuel filling
To refill the tank with the starter device
disengaged, insert the fuel nozzle and
push it as far as it will go before starting
fuelling (risk of splatters).
Hold the nozzle in this position the
entire time you are refilling.
If filling up, after the first automatic stop,
you can top up another two clicks to
keep the expansion volume inside the
tank empty. When refuelling, make sure
water does not get in. The flap A and
related surrounding parts must be kept
clean.
Vehicles with the Start&Stop
function
IMPORTANT When refuelling, the
engine must be stopped and not in
stand-by.
44)
Fuel empty
Vehicles with key with remote
control
Turn the key to the "M" position and
wait a few minutes before starting the
engine to allow the fuel circuit to
reactivate;
Turn the key to D. If the engine does
not start, repeat above.
If after a few attempts the engine
does not start, contact the Fiat
Dealership.
45)
Cars with electronic key
Insert the electronic key into the reader.
Press button 4 without touching the
pedals. Wait a few minutes before
setting off. This allows the fuel circuit to
engage. If the engine doesn't start
within a few seconds, repeat the
procedure.
Fuel - Vehicle
compatibility
identification - Graphic
symbol for informing
consumers in
accordance with
EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognising the correct fuel type to be
used on your car. Before proceeding
with refuelling, check the symbols
inside the fuel filler flap (where provided)
and compare them with the symbols
shown on the fuel pump (where
provided).
1
2
A
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IMPORTANT In vehicles equipped with
the Start&Stop function, fill with AdBlue
(Urea) additive when the engine is
stopped. Always stop the engine (refer
to the information about starting and
stopping the engine).
AdBlue (Urea) additive quality
Only use additives that comply with the
ISO 22241 standard and in compliance
with the label on the fuel tank flap.
Average fuel consumption
Approximately 3.5 l / 1000 km,
according to the vehicle version,
depending on the vehicle version and
driving style.
Operating precautions
The additive can be topped up in
service stations using the nozzles or the
commercially available containers.
Always refer to the information on the
AdBlue (Urea) additive package.Handle additives carefully. They can
damage clothing, shoes, chassis
components, etc.
If the additive overflows or
contaminates any painted surface,
quickly clean the area with a damp
cloth.
IMPORTANT Use a soft sponge if the
additive crystallises.
In extremely cold climates
In case of ice, the AdBlue (Urea)
additive tank must be topped up until
the warning lightaccompanied by a
dedicated message appears on the
instrument panel.
Precautions while refilling the tank
The AdBlue (Urea) additive freezes at
temperatures lower than approximately
-10 °C. Do not attempt to fill or top up
in this case. However, we advise you to
top up the AdBlue (Urea) additive or
have a qualified professional do it when
the warning light
on the instrument
panel turns on.
47) 48)
WARNING
46)The tank cap is specific. If you need to
replace it, make sure it is the same as the
original. Contact a Fiat Dealership. Do not
wash the filling area with a high pressure
cleaning machine.47)The AdBlue (Urea) additive must not
come into contact with eyes or skin. If that
happens, rinse thoroughly with water. If
necessary, see a doctor.
48)For vehicles with Start&Stop function:
to refill AdBlue (Urea) additive, the engine
must be turned off (and not in stand-by):
you must stop the engine (refer to the
"Starting the engine” paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter):
IMPORTANT
9)No kind of intervention is authorised on
any part of the system. To avoid possible
damage, only Fiat Dealership qualified
personnel is authorised to intervene on the
system.
10)When the appropriate message
appears, fill the AdBlue (Urea) additive tank
(minimum 10 litres) and see the refilling
instructions. Danger that the vehicle will be
immobilised.
11)After filling the AdBlue (Urea) additive
tank, check that the cap and flap are
closed, start the engine and WAIT
10 seconds with the vehicle not moving
and engine started before starting off again.
If you do not do this, the tank filling will be
automatically detected only after a few
minutes' driving. The message to that
effect and/or warning lights will still appear
until the filling has not been detected by the
system.
12)No kind of intervention is authorised on
any part of the system. To avoid possible
damage, only Fiat Dealership qualified
personnel is authorised to intervene on the
system.
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IGNITION DEVICE
49) 50) 51) 52) 53)
S fig. 88: "Stop" position. To lock the
steering wheel, remove the key and
turn the wheel until the lock kicks in. To
unlock it, work both the key and the
steering wheel, without using force.
A: Accessories position. When the
starter device is disengaged,
accessories (radio, etc.) continue to
function.
M: Gear change position. With the
starter device inserted.
D: Drive position. If the engine does
not start, you need to withdraw the key
before activating the ignition again. As
soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
WARNING
49)If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked by a Fiat Dealership before
driving again.
50)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the parking brake.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
51)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 adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
52)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This also applies to cases in which
the vehicle is towed.
53)Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. If the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, chock the wheels
with wedges or stones. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by
pressing the button on the key.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Advice for use
In some cases (air conditioning off, air
recirculation on, fan speed at zero or
too low, etc.), the vehicle windows and
windscreen may mist up. In case of
misting, use the MAX DEF function to
eliminate it, then, to prevent it from
re-forming, use the air conditioning in
automatic mode.
Vehicles with ECOMODE
Once activated, ECOMODE can reduce
the air conditioning performance. See
the “Driving suggestions” paragraph in
the “Starting and driving” chapter.
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Consumption
Greater fuel consumption is normal
(especially in urban traffic) when the air
conditioning is in use.
For cars with air conditioning without
automatic mode, turn off the system
when you no longer need it.
Some advice for reducing fuel
consumption to a minimum and helping
safeguard the environment:
while driving, keep the diffuser open
and the windows closed;
if the vehicle has been parked in hot
weather or in the sun, aerate the
passenger compartment to let out the
hot air before starting off.
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Air temperature adjustment
Use control 5 fig. 92 depending on the
desired temperature. The farther the
indicator is in the red zone, the higher
the temperature.
Ventilation speed adjustment
Use control 3 fig. 92 from 0 to 4 fig. 92.
The farther to the right you turn it, the
more air is diffused. If you want to stop
air entry, place control 3 fig. 92 at 0.
The system is deactivated: ventilation
speed in the passenger compartment is
nil (vehicle stopped), you can still notice
a slight air flow when the vehicle is
moving.
NOTE Prolonged use of this control in
position 0 can make the side windows
and windscreen mist up even though
the air inside the passenger
compartment is not stuffy.
Quick de-misting: Passenger
compartment isolation/air recycling
deactivated (warning light on button 4
fig. 92 is off), turn controls 1 fig. 92 and
3 fig. 92 to the positions
. Air
conditioning activation lets you speed
up de-misting.
Activating the passenger
compartment isolation/air
recycling.
Press button 4 fig. 92 (the warning light
will go on).
In this position, the air in the passenger
compartment is recycled without
introducing outside air.Air recirculation allows you:
to isolate the outside environment
(when driving in polluted areas, etc.);
to get the desired internal passenger
compartment temperature more
quickly.
IMPORTANT Prolonged use of air
recycling can make the side windows
and windscreen mist up even though
the air inside the passenger
compartment is not stuffy. We advise
you to return to normal function
(outside air) by pressing button 4
fig. 92 again as soon as air recycling is
no longer needed.
Passenger compartment air
distribution
Turn the knob 1 fig. 92 to select the
distribution type.
The airflow is directed to the
dashboard vents.
The airflow is directed to the
dashboard vents and to the rear seat
lower vents.
The airflow is mainly directed
towards the front seat lower vents and
the dashboard vents. To direct the air
downwards only, close the dashboard
vents.
The airflow is distributed among all
the vents, the front side window vents,
the windscreen demisting vents and the
lower vents.
. The airflow is directed towards the
windscreen demisting vents and the
front side window demisting vents.
Turning the climate control system
on/off
The button 2 fig. 92 lets you turn on
(indicator light on) or off (indicator light
off) the air conditioning.
It cannot be turned on if control 3
fig. 92 is set at 0.
Using air conditioning lets you:
lower the interior car temperature;
de-mist the windows more quickly.
Air conditioning does not work when
the outside temperature is low.
IMPORTANT For vehicles equipped
with ECO mode (button 7 fig. 93 ):
when activated, ECO mode can reduce
the heating and/or climate control
performance.
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IMPORTANT Vehicles equipped with
the ECOMODE function (button 9
fig. 96 ): when enabled, the ECOMODE
function can reduce the automatic
climate control system performance.
Please see the paragraph "Driving
suggestions".
Internal air recirculation
This function is managed automatically,
but you can also enable it manually. It
can be forced on by button 7 fig. 95,
which is highlighted by the button’s led
turning on
IMPORTANT In any case,
de-misting/defrosting takes priority over
air recycling.
Note:
during recycling, the air in the
passenger compartment is recycled
without introducing outside air;
air recirculation lets you isolate the
interior from outside influences (driving
in a polluted area, e.g.);
to get the desired internal passenger
compartment temperature more
quickly.
Manual use: Press button 7
fig. 95 and the integrated warning light
will go on.
Prolonged use of the recirculation
function can create unpleasant odours
and mist up the windows as the air is
not changed.We advise you to return to automatic
mode by pressing button 7 fig. 95 again
as soon as air recirculation is no longer
needed.
Press button 7 fig. 95 again to
deactivate the this function.
System deactivation
Turn control 6 fig. 95 to the OFF
position to deactivate the system. To
turn it on again, turn control 6
fig. 95 again to adjust the fan speed, or
press button 1 fig. 95.
ADDITIONAL CLIMATE
CONTROL
(For versions/markets where provided)
If equipped with them, the vehicle has
four diffusers that can be aimed, 1
fig. 97.
These controls only act on the amount
of air in the passenger compartment:
one control for heat (air coming out
of the lower diffusers);
one control for cold (air coming out
of the upper diffusers).
NOTE Do not close all four diffusers at
the same time (you risk damaging the
system components).Vehicles with manual air
conditioning
Make sure the air conditioning is
working (LED on button 2 fig. 98 on).
IMPORTANT Pressing button 2
fig. 98 the led turns on:
when the led is on, the function is on;
when the led is off, the function is off.
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RADAR PARKING
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13) 14) 15)
Operating principle
The ultrasound sensors installed in the
rear bumpers (depending on the vehicle
version) "measure" the distance
between the vehicle and an obstacle.
If they detect an obstacle, the sensors
set off an acoustic warning, which
frequency increases when getting
closer to the obstacle, until it becomes
a single sound when the obstacle is
about 30 centimetres from the vehicle.
NOTE Make sure you check that the
ultrasound sensors are not covered
(with dirt, mud, snow, etc.).
NOTE The assisted parking system
does not take the towing and
transporting systems into account.Operation
When you put the gear in reverse, most
of the objects located less that
1.20 meters from the rear of the vehicle
are detected, an acoustic warning
signal goes off and, depending on the
type of vehicle, display 1 fig. 102 lights
up.
Adjusting the assisted parking
acoustic volume
Some parameters of the multimedia
screen 1 fig. 102 can be adjusted
according to the vehicle trim level.
Temporary system deactivation
Press switch 2 fig. 103 to deactivate
the system.The warning light built into the switch
will turn on to remind the diver that the
system is deactivated.
Press it again and the system will be
reactivated and the warning light will go
off.
Some parameters of the multimedia
screen 1 fig. 102 can be deactivated
according to the vehicle trim level.
The system is automatically reactivated
after having switched off the ignition
device and restarted the engine.
Forced system deactivation
You can deactivate the system
definitively by pressing button 2 for a
long time.
The integrated warning light in the
switch stays on permanently.
The deactivated system can be
reactivated by pressing the button
again for a long time.
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