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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒ Stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒Engage a gear (first if the car is faced up-
hill or reverse if it is faced downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope. Do
not leave the ignition key at MARto pre-
vent draining the battery. Always remove
the key when you leave the car.HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the
car cannot be moved.
Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground while nine
or ten may be required if the car is on a
steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake
adjusted.
In cars fitted with front armrest, lift the
latter so that it does not hinder the hand-
brake engaging procedure.When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
xwill turn
on.
To release the handbrake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A-fig. 1;
❒keep button Apressed and lower the
lever. Warning light xwill turn off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
fig. 1F0Q0628m
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it out with you.
WARNING
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MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Turning on of warning light and/or symbol
is accompanied by specific message and/or
by buzzer sound where provided by in-
strument panel. These indications are
concise and cautionaryand shall not be
considered as exhaustive and/or as an al-
ternative to the specifications contained
in this Owner Handbook which shall al-
ways be read through carefully and thor-
oughly. In case of failure indication always
refer to the specifications contained
in this section.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed
are divided into two categories: very se-
riousand less seriousfailures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a
repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a
limited warning “cycle”.
The warning cycle of both failure classes
can be stopped by pressing button
MODE. The warning light (or symbol on
the display) will stay on until eliminating
the fault.Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on.
If the car is moving, a buzzer will also
sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on
when travelling, check that the handbrake
is not engaged. LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the lev-
el of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level, due to possi-
ble leak in the circuit.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.BRAKE PAD
WEAR (amber)
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) turns on if the front brake pads
are worn; in this case have them changed
as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
IMPORTANT Since the car is fitted with
wear sensors for the front brake pads,
when changing them, check also the rear
brake pads.
x
If the xwarning light turns
on when travelling (together
with the message on the display) stop
the car immediately and contact Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
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FRONT PASSENGER
AIR BAG /SIDE BAGS
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning light “will come on when de-
activating the passenger front air bag and
side bag (where provided). With passen-
ger front air bag active, turning the igni-
tion key to MAR, warning light “will
turn on with fixed light for about 4 sec-
onds and then it will flash for other 4 sec-
onds. It shall then go off.
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AIR BAG FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
The warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly if there is a failure in the air bag system.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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If when turning the ignition
key to MAR, the warning
light ¬does not turn on or stays on
when travelling there could be a fail-
ure in safety systems; in this event air
bags or pretensioners could not trig-
ger in case of impact or, in a minor
number of cases, they could trigger
accidentally. Contact Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
The failure of the ¬warning
light is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal 4
seconds of the passenger’s front air
bag deactivated warning light “. In
addition the air bag system will de-
activate automatically the passen-
ger’s air bags (front and side where
provided). In this event, warning light
¬could not indicate safety systems
failures. Contact Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
“
The failure of the warning
light “is indicated by the
turning on of warning light ¬. In ad-
dition the air bag system will deacti-
vate automatically the passenger’s air
bags (front and side where provided).
Contact Fiat Dealership immediately
to have the system checked.
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
SEAT BELTS
NOT FASTENED
(red)
The warning light turns on glow-
ing steadily with car stationary and driver’s
seat belt not fastened correctly. The warn-
ing light will turn on flashing together with
the buzzer when, with car moving, front
seat belts are not fastened correctly.
The S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) buzzer
can only be excluded by Fiat Dealership.
The system can be reactivated through the
set-up menu.LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light (where
provided) turns on, but it should go out
as soon as the engine is started (with the
engine running at idle speed a brief delay
in going out is allowed).
If the warning light (or the symbol on the
display) stays on glowing steadily or flash-
ing, contact immediately Fiat Dealership.LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
EXHAUSTED OIL
(red) (Multijet versions
with DPF)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go out
as soon as the engine is started.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
If the warning light vturns
on when the car is travelling
(together with the message on
the display), stop the engine
immediately and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
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MESSAGES
Exhausted oil
(Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light with turn on flashing
when the system detects that the engine
oil is exhaust.
After the first indication, at each engine
starting the warning light vwill go on
flashing for about 1 minute and then every
2 hours until oil is changed.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
If warning light vflashes,
contact Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have oil
changed and instrument pan-
el warning light turned off.LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light (where
provided) turns on, but it should go off af-
ter few seconds.
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) turns on when the oil level falls
below the preset limit. Restore the prop-
er engine oil level (see “Checking fluid lev-
els” in section “Car maintenance”).
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
k
“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
If the warning light (or the symbol on the
display) stays on, you will not have steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steer-
ing wheel will be increased, steering is
however possible. Contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
g
“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
ACTIVATION
(green or symbol
on the display)
The warning light (or the word CITY on
the display) turns on when the “Du-
aldrive” electric power steering is activat-
ed by pressing the relevant control but-
ton. Pressing the button again will turn off
the word CITY.
CITY
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒normal driving conditions: stop the
car, switch off the engine and check
whether the water level in the reser-
voir is not below the MIN mark. Oth-
erwise wait for few seconds to allow
engine cooling, then open slowly and
carefully the cap, top up coolant and
check whether its level is falling be-
tween MIN and MAX marks in the
reservoir. Check visually any leak and if
when restarting the warning light
comes on again, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of fully laden car): decrease speed,
if the warning light stays on, stop the
car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes leaving the
engine on and slightly accelerated to
further activate the circulation of the
coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as de-
scribed previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
The warning light (or the sym-
bol on the display) turns on when
one or more doors are not properly shut.
The buzzer will sound when one or more
doors are open and the car is moving.
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BOOT OPEN
The symbol (where provided)
on the display turns on when
the boot is not properly shut.
On certain versions the warning light
´turns on instead.
R
BONNET OPEN
The symbol (where provided)
on the display turns on when
the bonnet is not properly shut.
On certain versions the warning light
´turns on instead.
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light (or the symbol on dis-
play) comes on when the inertial fuel cut-
off switch is triggered.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) turns on when a fault is detected
to engine oil pressure sensor.
Twilight sensor failure
The warning light (or the symbol on dis-
play) turns on when a fault is detected to
the twilight sensor.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Speed limit exceeded
(only for Arabic countries)
The warning light (amber), or symbol on
the display (red), comes on when a speed
of 120 km/h is exceeded.
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DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER CLOGGED
(amber)
(Multijet versions)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the diesel
particulate filter is clogged and the driving
conditions do not enable to activate au-
tomatically the reclaiming procedure.
To enable the cleaning procedure, keep
the car running until the warning light
turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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Rain sensor failure
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) on the dial turns on when the rain
sensor is faulty. Contact Fiat Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensors failure
(where provided)
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) when a fault is detected to park-
ing sensors.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system failure (where provided)
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) turns on when a failure is detect-
ed in the T.P.M.S. system (where provid-
ed).
Should one or more wheels without sen-
sor be fitted, the instrument panel warn-
ing light will come on and stay on until
restoring initial conditions.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
NOTE When one of the above faults oc-
curs, contact your Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 8
litres fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light flashes to
indicate a failure, contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible to have the system
checked.
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EOBD/INJECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Under normal conditions, turning
the ignition key to MAR, the warning light
turns on, but it should go off when the en-
gine has started.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling, means a fault in the sup-
ply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
In these conditions it is possible to con-
tinue driving without however requiring
heavy effort or high speed from the en-
gine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The warning light turns off if the fault dis-
appears, but it is still stored by the system.
U
If, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light Udoes not turn on or if it turns
on glowing steadily or flashing
when travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play), contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. Warning light
Uoperation
can be checked by traffic agents by
proper equipment. Comply with laws
and regulations of the country where
you are driving.
Petrol engines only
Warning light turning on flashing indicates
the possibility of damage to the catalyst.
If the light flashes, it is necessary to release
the accelerator pedal to lower the speed
of the engine until the warning light stops
flashing; continue the journey at moder-
ate speed, trying to avoid driving condi-
tions that may cause further flashing and
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
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HILL HOLDER FAILURE
(amber)
The symbol
*will turn on
when the Hill Holder system is
faulty. Contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
On certain versions warning
light
áturns on as an alternative.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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ESP SYSTEM
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go off after few seconds.
If the warning light does not turn off or
stays on when travelling together with the
button led ASR, contact Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
Warning light flashing when driving indi-
cates that the ESP system is active.
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GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions)
(amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions)
(amber)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on and it will go off
when glow plugs reach the preset tem-
perature. Start the engine immediately af-
ter warning light turning off.
IMPORTANT With high ambient tem-
perature, warning light stays on for very
short time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light turns on when there is
a failure in the glow plug warming system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
c
The presence of water in the
fuel circuit may cause serious
damage to the entire injection
system and cause irregular en-
gine operation. If the warning light
cturns on (together with the message on
the display), contact Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the system re-
lieved. If the above indications come on
immediately after refuelling, water has
probably been poured into the tank:
turn the engine off immediately and
contact Fiat Dealership.
EBD SYSTEM
FAILURE
(red)
(amber)
The turning on at the same time of warn-
ing lights
xand >with the engine run-
ning indicates an EBD system failure or
that the system is unavailable; in this case
heavy braking may cause the rear wheels
to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding.
Drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage. ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is inefficient or unavailable. In this case
the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential of-
fered by the ABS system.
Caution is advisable and it is necessary to
contact Fiat Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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