warning FIAT FIORINO 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
16)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
they can protect your head correctly. To
maximise the protective action provided by
the headrest, adjust the seat back so that
your trunk is upright and keep your head
as close to the headrest as possible.
STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the
steering wheel can be adjusted on
some versions.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
release lever A fig. 27 by pushing it
forwards (position 1);
adjust the steering wheel;
lock lever A by pulling it towards the
steering wheel (position 2).
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WARNING
17)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off.
18)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.
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REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Lever A fig. 28 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
DOOR MIRRORSManual mirror folding
When required (for example when the
shape causes difficulty in narrow
spaces), the mirrors can be folded by
moving them from position A fig. 29
to position B.
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Manual adjustment
From inside, use device A fig. 30.
Electric adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Door mirrors can be adjusted only if the
ignition key is in MAR position.
Proceed as follows:
select the required mirror with switch
A fig. 31 (right or left);
move switch A to position B and
manipulate it to adjust the left door
mirror;
move switch A to position D and
manipulate it to adjust the right door
mirror.
Once you have finished the adjustment,
return switch A to intermediate locking
position C.
WARNING
19)When driving, the mirrors shall always
be in position A fig. 29.
20)As door mirrors are curved, they may
slightly alter the perception of distance.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 32 includes the
exterior light controls.
The exterior lights can only be switched
on when the ignition key is at
MAR-ON.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on with
the external lights.
LIGHTS OFF
Ring turned to position
.
SIDE LIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with
the ignition key at STOP or extracted
by turning the ring on the left stalk first
to the
position and then to theor
position.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel. Operate the direction
indicator stalk to select the side (right
or left).
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ring in the
position, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel (2nd
unstable position). The
warning
light on the instrument panel turns on.
To turn the main beams off, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel again
(dipped beams will turn on).
FLASHING
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (1st unstable position) regardless
of the position of the ring.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the fig. 33 position
(stable):
up (position 1): to activate the right
direction indicator;
down (position 2): to activate the left
direction indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
Direction indicators switch off
automatically when the vehicle is back
in a straight line.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly
to show that you are about to change
lane, move the stalk up or down
without it clicking into position. When
released the stalk will return to its initial
position.
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Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will be activated for 3 flashes
and then go out automatically.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the side lights on, press the
fig.
34 button to turn the fog lights on. The
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press the
fig. 34 button with the
dipped beam headlights or front fog
lights on to turn the rear fog lights on.
The
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on.Press the button again to turn the lights
off or turn off the dipped beam
headlights and/or the front fog lights
(for versions/markets, where provided).
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This device lights up the space in front
of the vehicle for a short time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel and move it
within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is moved, the
instrument panel warning light
comes on and the corresponding
message appears on the display (see
“Warning lights and messages” in
the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter) for as long as the function
remains on. The warning light comes
on when the stalk is first operated and
stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each
movement of the stalk only increases
the amount of time the lights stay on.Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
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With the twist switch at, the
windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
3)
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than
half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer
jet and the wiper at the same time.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the ring nut to
to operate the
rear window wiper:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (rocking position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
Deactivation
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
4)
WARNING
3)Do not use the windscreen wiper 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 restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.4)Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the screen 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 restored,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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IMPORTANT The heater will not turn on
if the battery voltage is too low.
WARNING
2)The air conditioning system uses R134a
or R1234yf refrigerant compatible with
the regulations in force in the countries
where the vehicle is sold. When charging,
only use the gas indicated on the
dedicated plate in the engine
compartment. The use of other coolants
affects the efficiency and condition of
the system. The lubricant used for the
compressor is also strictly linked to the
type of cooling gas, please refer to a Fiat
Dealership.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
ELECTRIC FRONT
WINDOWS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
There are buttons fig. 41 on the driver
side door panel trim which control
the following functions, with the ignition
key turned to MAR:
TO: Opening/closing of left-hand
window
B: Opening/closing of right-hand
window
Push button A or B to open the
appropriate window.
Lift button A or B to close the
appropriate window.
When one of the two buttons is
pressed briefly, the window moves in
stages; if the button is held down,
"continuous automatic" operation is
activated both for closing and opening.
Press button A or B again to stop the
window in its current position.
The electric windows are fitted with a
security system (for versions/markets,
where provided) that can detect the
presence of an obstacle whilst the
window is closing; when this happens,
the system kicks in and the movement
of the glass is immediately reversed.IMPORTANT The system will
automatically enter “recovery” mode
(self-protection) if the anti-crushing
function is activated 5 times in only one
minute. This condition is apparent
from the window closing in stages.
If this occurs, restore the system as
follows:
open the windows;
or
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position and then to MAR.
If no malfunction is present, the window
returns to its normal operation
automatically.
IMPORTANT With the key off or
removed, the windows remain activated
for about two minutes and are
deactivated as soon a door is opened.
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MANUAL FRONT
WINDOWS
On some versions, the front windows
are opened and closed manually.
Wind the handle to open/close.
WARNING
21)Improper use of the electric windows
can be dangerous. Before and during their
operation ensure that passengers are not
at risk from the moving glass, either by
personal objects caught in the mechanism
or struck by it directly. When leaving the
car, always remove the ignition key to
avoid the risk of injury due to accidental
operation of the electric windows.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 42 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
operate the lever B fig. 43 and lift
the bonnet;
lift the bonnet;
lift the engine bonnet supporting
lever A fig. 44 and move it until it clicks.
22)
CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
lift the bonnet with one hand and
pull the device A fig. 45 towards
yourself while lowering lever B;
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lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety
catch by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
IMPORTANT A plate summarising the
described bonnet opening/closing
operations is affixed under the bonnet
(see fig. 46).
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WARNING
22)Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that windscreen wiper arm is not raised,
but is rather positioned against the
windscreen.
23)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is
properly closed and that the lock is
engaged. If you notice when driving that
the bonnet has not been properly locked,
stop immediately and close the bonnet
correctly.
PARTITIONS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
CARGO VERSIONS
Fixed partition fig. 47
Separates the passenger area from the
load compartment.
Glazed fixed partition fig. 48
This is provided with window in the
middle so you can observe load
stability.
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SECURING YOUR LOAD
Hooks (various number, according to
version) are fixed to the floor for easy
securing load.
Cargo versions fig. 54;
Combi versions fig. 55.
LOADING ADVICE
Some simple suggestions can improve
driving safety, comfort and vehicle
duration: - distribute the load evenly
over the platform: if it must be
concentrated it in a single area, choose
an area mid-way between both axles;- lastly, remember that the dynamic
behaviour of the vehicle is affected by
the transported weight: in particular, the
stopping distances are longer,
especially at high speed.
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WARNING
24)Bumpy roads and abrupt braking may
cause unexpected load shifting with
consequently hazardous situations for the
driver and passengers: before setting
off, secure the load tightly using the
partition and appropriate hooks, steel
cables, ropes or chains strong enough to
hold the items to be secured.
25)Even when the car is stopped on a
steep hill or side slope, opening the rear or
side doors could cause unsecured goods
to fall out.
26)If you wish to carry a reserve of petrol
in a can, observe the legal restrictions
and only use a can that is type-approved
and properly secured to the load
anchorage eyebolts. In the event of a
collision the fire risk is increased all the
same.
27)Each of these must be strictly observed
and MUST NEVER BE EXCEEDED in any
case. In particular, ensure that you never
exceed the maximum permitted weights on
the front and rear axles when arranging
the load on the vehicle (particularly if the
vehicle is equipped with a specific trim
level).
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
EMERGENCY OPENING
FROM THE INSIDE
In the event of an emergency, you can
open the tailgate from inside as follows:
open the sliding side door and
lower the backrest of the rear seat to
gain access to the boot (Combi
versions);
or
open the sliding side door (Cargo
versions);
use device A fig. 56 located on the
inside of the right-hand swing door;
open the left-hand swing door
by pulling the handle (see "Doors" in
this section).
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take the cushion back to horizontal
position and check that it is secured
correctly;
tip back the backrest and check that
it is secured correctly.
A pictogram (fig. 62) is located under
the split seat cushion showing how
to secure the seat back onto the
brackets screwed to the floor.
WARNING
28)If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. In the event of a collision the fire
risk is increased all the same.
29)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the boot (see "Technical
Specifications" section). Also make sure
that the objects you place in the luggage
compartment have been properly secured,
to avoid them from being thrown forward
consequent to sudden braking and injuring
your passengers.
30)You must not use the folded rear seat
to carry luggage. The load could be thrown
forward into the backrest of the front
seats, seriously injuring the occupants.
VERSION WITH
METHANE SYSTEM
(Natural Power)
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INTRODUCTION
The Fiat Fiorino Natural Power version
features two fuel systems, one for
petrol and one for natural gas
(methane).
Selecting the type of fuel supply
Fiat Fiorino Natural Power is configured
to run normally on methane gas.
When the methane is running out and
the pressure in the cylinder is close
to the correct operating limit, the
system automatically switches to petrol
operation.
The engine always starts up on petrol,
with automatic switching to methane
when the best conditions are achieved
(engine water temperature, minimum
engine rpm limit) for switching to
methane.
Therefore, there must always be some
petrol in the tank (at least 1/4 full), in
order not to compromise the operation
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