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Automatic operation
(AUTO - ECO)
The ECOcan only be activated with the
automatic mode engaged.
The ECOfunction is turned on by press-
ing button E-fig. 6located on the trim
next to the gear lever. After this function
has been activated, the display will show
the gear engaged and the words AUTO
and E.
The ECOfunction activates the system
selecting the most suitable gear depend-
ing on the speed of the car, the engine
speed and the intensity with which the ac-
celerator is pressed with fuel economy be-
ing the main objective.
fig. 7 F0S0236m
INFORMATION ON DISPLAY
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
after around one second, display shows
the gear engaged and the last mode used
(AUTOor MANUAL):
N= neutral;
1= first gear;
2= second gear
3= third gear;
4= fourth gear;
5= fifth gear;
6= sixth gear;
R= reverse.
If the ECOfunction is used the display will
show the letter E(Economy) next the
gear engaged fig. 8-9.
IMPORTANT If the display does not
show the gear engaged after 10 seconds
with the ignition key in MAR, turn the ig-
nition to STOP, wait for the display to
turn off and then repeat the manoeuvre.
If the problem persists, contact the Fiat
Dealership. If necessary (e.g. when overtaking) the sys-
tem changes down a gear or more in or-
der to provide appropriate power and
torque for the acceleration requested by
the driver (this all takes place in automat-
ic mode irrespective of whether or not
the ECOfunction is activated).
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BUZZER WARNING
For safety reasons, a buzzer warning
sounds when the car is parked with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning
sounds when the ignition key is turned to
STOP);
With the car at a standstill, engine running
and (1), (2) or (R) gear engaged, the sys-
tem turns on the buzzer and automatical-
ly shifts the gearbox to neutral (N) when:
❒the accelerator and/or brake pedals are
not operated for at least 3 minutes;
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver’s door is opened and the ac-
celerator and brake are not operated
for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒a fault has been detected in the gear-
box.PARKING THE CAR
To park safely, it is essential to engage 1
st
gear or reverse (R) gear with your foot
on the brake pedal. If parking on a slope,
operate the brake pedal. It is also essen-
tial to wait until the gear engaged disap-
pears from the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVERleave your car
with the gearbox in neutral (N).
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒With the car at a standstill and a gear
engaged, keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off. Then release
the brake and accelerate gradually;
❒when parked for long periods with the
engine running, it is advisable to keep
the gearbox in (N);
❒in order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car still (e.g.: stopped on a
hill); if the clutch overheats it could
damage it so use the brake pedal or the
handbrake and only use the acceleratoe
pedal when setting off;
❒use second gear only when you need
more control of take-off during ma-
noeuvres on surfaces with poor grip;
❒if, with reverse (R) engaged, you need
to engage first speed or vice versa, on-
ly change gear when the car has come
to a stop and the brake pedal is
pressed;
❒although very inadvisable, if the car is
unexpectedly allowed to roll downhill
with the gearbox in neutral (N) the sys-
tem will automatically engage the gear
best suited to car speed when a gear
shift is requested to allow drive to be
correctly transmitted to the wheels;
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESREDUCE GEAR CHANGES
The message appears in the display to in-
dicate that the driver is using the gearbox
incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for pro-
tecting the system. DUALOGIC GEARBOX
FAILURE (red)
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on
flashing (together with a message in the
display and a buzzer) to indicate that the
gearbox is faulty.
t
If a fault is present, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to check the sys-
tem.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
❒if necessary, with the engine off it is pos-
sible to engage 1stgear or reverse (R)
with the ignition ONand the brake
pressed. In this case, gear shifts must be
made allowing at least 5 minutes to
elapse between one gear shift and the
next to safeguard the operation of the
hydraulic system and the pump in par-
ticular;
❒pressing the accelerator pedal quickly
until it is in the end of travel position
and switchin off the ASR function, if
present, using the button in the dash-
board allows for a responsive take off.
❒during hill starts, accelerate gradually
but fully immediately after releasing the
handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
engine to increase its rpm to a greater
extent and overcome higher gradients
with more torque.
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TOWING THE CAR
Ensure the gearbox is in neutral (N) (by
checking that the car moves when pushed)
and tow in the same way as a normal car
with a manual gearbox (see instructions in
Owner Handbook).
If it is not possible to place the gearbox
in neutral, do not tow the car and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
For the location of the fuses, see the illustrations in the “Fuse replacement” paragraph
in the “In an emergency” section of the Owner’s Handbook.
FUSE AMPS
Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition) F16 7.5
Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ battery) F18 10
ECO button and Dualogic gearbox control light guide F51 5
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