automatic transmission FIAT CROMA 2006 2.G User Guide

HIGH GEARBOX OIL
TEMPERATURE
The warning light comes on
(together with the message o the
display and the warning buzzer) glowing
steadily to indicate that the temperature
of the automatic transmission oil is too
high.Contact immediately Fiat
Dealership in case of trans-
mission failure to have the
system checked.AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE
Turning the ignition key to ON,
the warning light on the dial shall turn on
and then go off after a few seconds.
The warning light (together with the mes-
sage o the display and the warning buzzer)
flashes to indicate a transmission failure.
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MESSAGES
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
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LIMITED RANGE
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
ASR SYSTEM (versions with recon-
figurable multifunction display)
The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button ASR OFF.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the system
is off; at the same time the button led will
turn on.
Pressing again button ASR OFFwill turn
off the button led and the display will show
the dedicated message to warn the dri-
ver that the system is active again. POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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Should the warning light turn
on glowing steadily, reduce
engine perormance and con-
tact immediately Fiat Dealer-
ship.
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage and the buzzer will sound when the car
exceeds the speed limit set previously (see
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light turns on to-
gether with the message on the
display when turning the knurled ring of
the Cruise Control to ON.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light on the dial
turns on (together with the
message on the display) if the
front brake pads are worn; in this case have
them changed as soon as possible.LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
The warning light (if any) on the
dial comes on together with the
message on the display and the buzzer
when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum level. Restore proper oil level
(see “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
Turning the ignition key to ONthe warn-
ing light on the dial turns on but it should
go off after few seconds.
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REAR SIDE BAGS
DEACTIVATED
(where provided)
Dial warning light
Àcomes on
when deactivating rear side bags. With
rear side bags on, turning the ignition key
to ON, warning light
Àcomes on first
with fixed light and then it will star flash-
ing for a few seconds. It shall then go off.
À
ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING
Message is displayed when the engine is
turned off at a speed higher than 10 km/h;
steering lock is disabled.
To restore the function, turn the ignition
key to ONand then to OFFagain with
the car stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES
(automatic transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES (manual transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
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To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground should be flat and adequately
firm;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake;
❒Engage first gear or reverse (position
P with automatic transmission);
❒Use the special handle to lift the load
surface (where provided), as shown in
fig. 2;
❒Lift the luggage compartment panel
mat
❒Make the wire secured under the loa-
ding surface (where provided), pass th-
rough the proper slot secured to the
boot shelf mat and fasten both to the
hook on the upper roof, as shown in
fig. 3;
❒Loosen the fastener A-fig. 4; Please note:
❒the jack weight is 1,76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks
it must be replaced with a new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking devi-
ce may be fitted on the jack.
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F 1
F 2
F 3
F 4
F 5
F 6
F 6
F 7
F 7
F 8
F 9
F 10
F 11
F 14
F 15
F 16
F 17
F 18
F 19
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50
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20
15
15
10
10
7.5
10
7.5
7.5
30 Fuse box in engine compartment
USERSFUSE AMPERE
+30 Dashboard control unit 2
+30 Climate control system fan
+ 30 Electric steering lock branch point
+ 30 Brake branch point (pump)
+ 30 Brake branch point (solenoid valve)
+30 Engine cooling fan low speed (2.2 - Multijet)
+ 30 Engine cooling fan low speed (Multijet a.t.)
+30 Engine cooling fan high speed (2.2 - Multijet)
+ 30 Engine cooling fan high speed (Multijet a.t.)
+30 Manual climate control system fan (excluding Multijet a.t.)
Headlight washer
Horns
Sundry secondary services
Right main beam headlight
Left main beam headlight
E.i. system
E.i. primary services
+30 Engine control unit, automatic transmission control unit and gear lever
Compressor
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F 21
F 22
F 22
F 23
F 24
F 3015
15
20
20
15
15
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Fuel pump powering
E.i. primary services (Petrol)
E.i. primary services (Multijet)
+30 Sound system/Connect, additional heater control unit
+ 15 Automatic transmission control unit, gear lever
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Thousands of km
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (Multijet versions)
Check antievaporation system (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation (through diagnostic socket)
Check and top up, if required, automatic transmission oil level
Replace accessory drive belt/s (Multijet versions / petrol exclude 1.8)
Replace accessory drive belt/s (1.8 petrol versions)
Replace timing belt (Multijet versions)O
Replace timing belt (1.8 petrol versions)O
Change spark plugs (petrol versions exclude 1.8)
Change spark plugs (1.8 petrol versions)
Replace diesel fuel filter (Multijet versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (Multijet versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions - DPF)*
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
Oregardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years
* Engine oil and oil filter shall actually be changed according to the conditions of use of the car and it is indicated by the relevant warning light
or message (where provided) on the instrument panel (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
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Multipoint electronic injectionDirect injection with electronically controlled
Multijet “Common Rail”,
turbosupercharger and intercooler
Modifications or repairs to the fuel system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s tech-
nical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
TRANSMISSION
1.8 - 2.2 2.2 a.t. 1.9 Multijet1.9 Multijet 16Va.t.2.4 Multijet 20Va.t.
Gearbox
Drive5 forward gears
+ Reverse
frontautomatic 5 forward
gears +
Reverse and tip
front6 forward gears
+ Reverse
frontautomatic
6 forward gears
+ Reverse and tip
front
FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.8 - 2.2 Multijet
Fuel feed
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Genuine fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
TUTELA GI / V
TUTELA GI / VI
TUTELA GI / R
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA MRM
ZERO
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Applications
Mechanical gearbox
anddifferentials
5-speed automatic
transmissions
(petrol versions)
6-speed automatic
transmissions
(Multijet versions)
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Brake and clutch hy-
draulic controls
Cooling
circuits
Proportion:
50% water and
50% Paraflu UP
To be used diluted
or undiluted Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL-4 specifications
Special lubricant for 5-speed automatic transmissions with
controlled slip torque
converters
Special lubricant for 6-speed automatic transmissions with
controlled slip torque
converters
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
Molibdenum disulphide, lithium soap based grease
NLGI 2 consistency
Lithium soap based grease
NLGI 0 consistency
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour
based on inhibited monoethylen
glycol and organic formula, that passes
CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-11 Use
Lubricants
and greases for
transmissions
Brake fluid
Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen
and rear window
washer fluid
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INDEX
– "table" setting .................................. 32
Side/taillights
– control ............................................. 54
– front bulb replacement ................. 163
– rear bulb replacement .................. 165
Sunroof.................................................... 70
Smart washing ...................................... 57
Snow chains .......................................... 135
Sound system ....................................... 92
Spark plugs
– type ................................................... 211
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................................. 151
– diesel engines ................................. 121
– ignition switch ................................ 17
– jump starting .................................. 150
– petrol engines ................................ 120
– stopping the engine ...................... 122
– warming up the engine ................ 122
Steering ................................................... 214
Steering column lock .......................... 17
Steering wheel adjustment ................ 35
Storing the car ..................................... 136
Sun visors .............................................. 69
Suspensions ........................................... 214
Symbols .................................................. 7
Table ..................................................... 32
Tailgate ................................................... 76
Technical specifications ....................... 207
Third brake light .................................. 166
Tools ...................................................... 153
Top speeds ............................................ 221
Towing a trailer
– tow hitch installation .................... 132
Towing the car ..................................... 181T.P.M.S. system ..................................... 91
Transmission ........................................ 213
Tyre pressure ......................... 218-219
Tyres
– changing ........................................... 151
– snow tyres ...................................... 134
– standard ........................................... 217
– understanding tyre marking......... 215
Universal Isofix child restraint
system ................................................. 109
Using the manual gearbox ................. 124
Using the automatic gearbox ............ 125
Ventilation ........................................... 39
Volumetric protection ........................ 13
Warning lights and messages........... 137
Weights ................................................. 222
Wheel geometry................................... 215
Wheel replacement ............................ 151
Wheels
– changing ........................................... 151
– spare wheel .................................... 217
Window washing .................................. 57
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 205
Windscreen and rear window
wiper blades ....................................... 202
Windscreen washer
– control ............................................. 57
– fluid level ......................................... 195
Windscreen wipers
– blades ............................................... 202
– control ............................................. 57
– nozzles ............................................. 203
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid level ............. 195 Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 169
– control .............................................. 62
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 164
– control button ............................... 64
Rear window washer
– control ............................................. 59
– fluid level ......................................... 195
Rear window wipers
– blades ............................................... 202
– control ............................................. 59
– nozzles ............................................. 203
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors .................................. 36
– driving mirror ................................ 36
– electric ............................................. 36
Refuelling ............................................... 224
Rev. counter ......................................... 18
Reversing light ...................................... 164
Rims
– understanding rim marking .......... 215
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 84
Safety devices ....................................... 99
Seat adjustment ................................... 31
Seat belts
– general warnings ........................... 103
– load limiters ..................................... 102
– maintenance ................................... 104
– use .................................................... 100
Seats
– cleaning ............................................ 205
– electrically adjustable front
seats ................................................... 33
– manually adjustable front seats ... 31
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