snow chains FIAT FIORINO 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
MSR system (engine braking
torque control)
It is an integral part of the ASR system that
in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts in pro-
viding torque to the engine thus prevent-
ing excessive driving wheel drive that, spe-
cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to
loss of stability.
Switching systemon/off
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
When travelling, the ASR can be switched
off and on again pressing button A-
fig. 101set on the dashboard. When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led on the
button and by relevant message on the
multifunction display, for versions/mar-
kets, where provided.
If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the
ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, slip-
ping of the driving wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better drive.
For correct operation of the
ESP and ASR systems, the
tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in per-
fect conditions and, above all, of
type, brand and size specified.
WARNING
fig. 101F0T0317m
ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator)
The ASR function controls car drive and
cuts in automatically every time one or
both driving wheels slip.
According to slipping conditions, two dif-
ferent control systems are activated:
❒if slipping involves both driving wheels,
the ASR function intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
❒if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒ slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive acceleration;
❒ too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;
❒ acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;
❒ in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
face (aquaplaning).
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SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARDAND CONTROLS
STARTING
AND DRIVING
ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 102
HANDBRAKE ....................................................................... 104
USING THE GEARBOX ..................................................... 105
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS................................. 106
TOWING TRAILERS............................................................ 108
SNOW TYRES....................................................................... 109
SNOW CHAINS ................................................................... 110
PROLONGED VEHICLE INACTIVITY ........................... 110
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARDAND CONTROLS
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
The snow chains may be applied only to
the front wheel tyres (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be stopped for longer
than one month, the following precautions
must be taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and, pos-
sibly, well-ventilated place;
❒engage a gear and check that the hand-
brake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative terminal of the
battery and check charge (see paragraph
“Battery” in section “Maintenance and
care”);
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the vehicle with a piece of fabric or
perforated plastic sheet; do not use com-
pact plastic tarpaulins, which prevent hu-
midity from evaporating from the surface
of the vehicle;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar
above the normal specified pressure and
check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system. Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted. Do not
exceed 50 km/h. Avoid pot-
holes, steps and pavements
and also avoid driving long distances on
roads not covered with snow in order
to prevent damaging the vehicle and
the roadbed.
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SAFETY
STARTING
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Roof lights
– bulb replacement
– on/off control .........................52-53-54
Roof struts
– retentions .......................................... 69
Rubber hoses .......................................... 170
Safety...................................................... 83
Saving fuel ................................................ 106
SBR system .............................................. 85
Seat belt pretensioners ......................... 86
Seat belts (use) ....................................... 84
Seats
– adjustments ....................................... 33
– cleaning .............................................. 176
– foldaway passenger seat ................. 34
– heated ................................................ 33
Snow chains ............................................. 110
Spark plugs (type) .................................. 181
Specifications ........................................... 177
Speed block ............................................. 76
Starting and driving......................... 101
Stationary vehicle ................................... 104
Steering .................................................... 183
Steering column controls
– left lever ............................................. 49
– right lever .......................................... 51Steering lock ........................................... 13
Steering wheel ........................................ 38
Sun visors ................................................. 58
Suspensions ............................................. 183
Symbols .................................................... 7
Technical specifications................. 177
Tyres
– inflation pressures ........................... 186
– replacement ...................................... 127
– Rim Protector .................................. 185
– snow tires ...............................109-186
– standard ............................................. 186
– tire data ............................................. 184
Towing the vehicle ................................ 154
Traction Plus (system) .......................... 75
Trailer towing ......................................... 108
Transmission operation ........................ 105
Trip computer ........................................ 30
Trunk
– emergency opening ......................... 64
– extension ........................................... 66
– load restraint .................................... 67
– shelf removal .................................... 65
Turn signal lights
– control ............................................... 50 Parking lights
– bulb replacement ............................. 137
– control ............................................... 49
Performance ............................................ 189
Power socket .......................................... 57
Powertrain ............................................... 182
Prolonged inactivity ............................... 110
Provision for installation
of pushout side windows ................... 58
– cleaning .............................................. 177
Radio transmitters
and mobile telephones ....................... 80
Raising the vehicle .................................. 153
Rear fog light
– bulb replacement ............................. 140
– control rear roof lights ........ 143-144
Rear view mirrors
– external .............................................. 39
– interior ............................................... 39
– power-operated ............................... 40
Refueling .................................................. 80
Removable roof lamp ............................ 54Rim Protector (tyres)......................... 185
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