4WD FIAT FULLBACK 2016 1.G User Guide

Possible driving speed
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and
damage the engine.
2WD models
Shift point Speed limit
Petrol-powered
vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles
4N15 4D56 without intercooler 4D56 with intercooler
1st gear 40 km/h 30 km/h 30 km/h 30 km/h
2nd gear 75 km/h 60 km/h 60 km/h 60 km/h
3rd gear 115 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h
4th gear 160 km/h 140 km/h 135 km/h 145 km/h
5th gear — 185 km/h — —
Vehicles with 5 M/T, use 5th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Vehicles with 6 M/T, use 6th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
4WD models
Shift pointSpeed limit
Petrol-powered vehicles
2H, 4H 4L
1st gear 40 km/h 20 km/h
2nd gear 75 km/h 40 km/h
3rd gear 120 km/h 60 km/h
4th gear 160 km/h 85 km/h
5th gear — —
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100)For vehicles equipped with the shift
paddles, do not use the left- and right-hand
shift paddles at the same time. Doing so
could cause a shift of gear ratio that you do
not expect.
101)If the selector lever position display
blinks while you are driving, it is likely that a
safety device is operating because of a
malfunction in the automatic transmission.
Have the vehicle inspected by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
102)If the lamp comes on, reduce the
engine speed and stop the vehicle in a safe
area. Then set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position and idle the engine until the
warning lamp goes off. When the warning
lamp goes off, resume normal driving. If the
warning lamp does not go off, we
recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected.
103)Before selecting a gear with the
engine running and the vehicle stationary,
fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from creeping. The vehicle will begin
to move as soon as the gear is engaged,
especially when the engine speed is high,
at fast idle or with the air conditioner
operating, the brakes should only be
released when you are ready to drive away.
104)Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot at all times. Using the left foot could
cause driver movement delay in case of an
emergency.
105)To prevent sudden acceleration, never
race the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
106)Operating the accelerator pedal while
the other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may cause
premature wear of brake pads.107)Use the selector lever in the correct
shift position in accordance with driving
conditions. Never coast downhill backward
with the selector lever in the {“D” (DRIVE) or
sports mode} or coast forward with the
selector lever in the “R” (REVERSE)
position. The engine may stop and the
unexpected increase in brake pedal effort
and steering wheel weight could lead to an
accident.
108)Do not race the engine with brake
pedal pressed when the vehicle is
stationary. This can damage the A/T. Also,
when you depress the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK), “N”
(NEUTRAL) or “D” (DRIVE) position, the
engine revolutions may not rise as high as
when performing the same operation with
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
109)Never hold the vehicle stationary on a
hill using the accelerator pedal (without
using the brake pedal). Always apply the
parking brake and/or service brakes.EASY SELECT 4WD
(where provided)
Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel
drive can be made by operating the
transfer shift lever (A) or the drive
mode-selector (B). Shift the transfer
shift lever or set the drive mode-
selector to an appropriate position
according to the road surface
conditions. In addition, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp and the
low-range indicator lamp (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer shift
lever shifting state or the drive
mode-selector setting state. Refer to
“Vehicles equipped with the transfer
shift lever: 2WD/4WD operation
indicator lamp” or “Vehicles equipped
with the drive mode-selector:
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
and low-range indicator lamp”.
A
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Vehicles equipped with the transfer
shift lever
Transfer shift lever position and
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
Drive mode
selector
positionIndicator
lampDriving
conditions
2HRear-
wheel
drive
When
driving on
dry paved
road.
4H4-wheel
drive
When
driving on
rough, sand
or snow
covered
roads.
4LLow
range 4-
wheel
drive
When
driving up
or down
steep hills,
on rough or
muddy
roads
(especially
when
increased
torque is
required).
Illuminate
Remain off
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Transfer shift lever operation
The transfer shift lever should be
positioned in accordance with the
following operating conditions.
To shift from 2H to 4H
The transfer shift lever can be operated
while the vehicle is either moving or
stationary. When the vehicle is not in
motion, shift the gearshift lever to the
“N” (Neutral) position before operating
the transfer shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only
while it can be steered straight ahead,
release the accelerator pedal beforeo
perating the transfer shift lever.
To shift from 4H to 2H
The transfer shift lever can be operated
while the vehicle is either moving or
stationary. When the vehicle is not in
motion, shift the gearshift lever to the
“N” (Neutral) position before operating
the transfer shift lever.
B
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When the vehicle is moving, and only
while it can be steered straight ahead,
release the accelerator pedal beforeo
perating the transfer shift lever.
To shift from 4H to 4L
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch
pedal to the floor and operate the
transfer shift lever.
To shift from 4L to 4H
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch
pedal to the floor and operate the
transfer shift lever.
Shifting of the transfer shift lever
between “2H” and “4H” should only be
done at speeds below 100 km/h.
During driving, never attempt to shift
from “4H” to “4L”.
When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold
weather while the vehicle is in motion,
the transmission gear may make some
noise. In cold weather, try to shift the
gear while the vehicle is stopped.
There may be a case that the transfer
shift lever feels heavy when it is moved
from “4H” to “2H” with the steering
wheel in turned position. This is normal
and not any indication of trouble.
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2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp shows the shifting condition. The
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
comes on at each transfer shift lever
position as follows:Shifting between 2H and 4H
Transfer
shift
lever
positionIndicator lamp
2H
Drive
mode
switching
in
progress
4H
— Illuminate
— Remain off
When the transfer shift lever is shifted
between 2H and 4H, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp does not
switch to illuminate or remain off while
the selection is in process. Take the
following precautions when the
indicator lamp is remains on or off.
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Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range
selections. If you attempt to drive
forward with the steering wheel turned,
gear rattling may occur and the desired
range may not actually be selected.
When the transfer shift lever is shifted
between 2H and 4H while the vehicle is
stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator lamp does not switch to
illuminate or remain off while the
selection is in process. Drive slowly and
normally after confirming that the lamp
is switched.
Do not move the selector lever while
the 2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
is switched.
If the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp does not switch after a selection
has been made between 2H and 4H
with the vehicle moving, hold the
steering wheel in the straight ahead
position and slowly depress the
accelerator pedal several times.Shifting between 4H and 4L
Transfer
shift lever
positionIndicator lamp
2H
Drive mode
switching in
progress
4H
— Illuminate
— Remain off
The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp will go out momentarily during
shifting process from 4H to 4L or vice
versa, as the transfer shift lever passes
through the neutral position. Be sure to
operate the transfer shift lever until the
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
illuminates again.If, after a selection between 4H and 4L
has been made, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp remains off
and the desired range is not actually
selected, return the transfer shift lever
to its previous position. Place the
steering wheel in the straight ahead
position, drive the vehicle forward, and
release the accelerator pedal. Next,
hold down the clutch pedal make the
range selection again.
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Vehicles equipped with the drive
mode-selector
Drive mode-selector position and
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
Drive
mode
selector
positionIndicator
lampDriving
conditions
2H
Rear-
wheel
driveWhen driving on
dry paved road.
4H
4–wheel
drive
When driving on
rough, sand or
snow covered
roads.
4L
Low range
4- wheel
drive
and
When driving up
or down steep
hills, on rough
or muddy roads
(especially
when increased
torque is
required).
— Illuminate
— Remain off
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Drive mode-selector operation
The drive mode is shown on the drive
mode selector.
Turn the drive mode-selector.
Turn the drive mode-selector while
holding it down.
The drive mode-selector should be
positioned in accordance with the
following operating conditions:
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To shift from ToProcedure
Vehicles with manual transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission
2H 4HThe drive mode-selector can be operated while the
vehicle is either moving or stationary. When the
vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift lever to
the “N” (Neutral) position before operating the drive
mode-selector. When the vehicle is moving, and
only while it can be steered straight ahead, release
the accelerator pedal before operating the drive
mode-selector.The drive mode-selector can be operated while the
vehicle is either moving or stationary. When the
vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector lever to
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before operating the
drive mode-selector. When the vehicle is moving,
and only while it can be steered straight ahead,
shift the selector lever to the “D” (DRIVE) position,
and release the accelerator pedal before operating
the drive mode-selector. 4H 2H
4H 4L
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the
floor and operate the drive mode-selector. Keep
depressing the clutch pedal while 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp continues to blink.Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, and operate the drive
mode-selector. If operation is made with the
selector lever placed in any other position than “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, a gear noise may be
generated, with a possible failure to shift into a
proper gear. 4L 4H
Shifting of setting of the drive mode-selector between “2H” and “4H” should only be done at speeds below 100 km/h.
During driving, never attempt to shift from “4H” to “4L”.
When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold weather while the vehicle is in motion, the transfer gear may make some noise. In cold
weather, try to shift the gear while the vehicle is stopped.
When shifting between “4H” and “4L”, the transfer gear may make some noise.
When the drive mode-selector is set between “2H” and “4H” while the vehicle is stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp blinks while the selection is in process. Drive slowly and normally after confirming that the lamp is illuminated. Refer to
“2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp and low-range indicator lamp”.
When the drive mode-selector is set between “2H” and “4H” while the cruise control is activated, the transfer gear may make
some noise.
When the drive mode-selector is set between“4H” and “4L” in cold weather, its selection may not complete. Return the drive
mode-selector to its previous position. After the engine is warmed up, make the range selection again.
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2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
and low-range indicator lamp
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp (1) and the low-range indicator
lamp (2) shows the shifting condition.
The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp comes on at each drive mode
selector position as follows:“2H” <-> “4H”
Selector
positionIndicator lamp
2H
Drive
mode
switching
in
progress
4H
— Blink
— Illuminate
— Remain off
When the drive mode selector is set
between 2H <–> 4H, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp blinks while
the selection is in process. Take thefollowing precautions when the
indicator lamp is blinking.
Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range
selections. If you attempt to drive
forward with the steering wheel turned,
gear rattling or shock may occur and
the desired range may not actually be
selected.
When the drive mode-selector is set
between “2H” <–> “4H” while the
vehicle is stopped, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp blinks while
the selection is in process. Drive slowly
and normally after confirming that the
lamp is switched.
If the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp continues blinking after a “2H”
<–> “4H” selection has been made with
the vehicle moving, hold the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position and
slowly depress the accelerator pedal
several times.
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“4H” <-> “4L”
Selector
positionIndicator lamp
4H
and
and
and
Drive
mode
switching
in
progress
4L
— Blink
— Illuminate
— Remain off
The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp will blink during shifting process
from “4H” to “4L” or vice versa, as the
transfer passes through the neutral
position. Be sure to operate the drivemode-selector until the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp illuminates
again.
When parking, apply the parking brake
before stopping the engine and make
sure that the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator and the low range lamp are
not blinking during shifting process
between “4H” <–> “4L”. Otherwise, the
vehicle could unexpectedly move even
if the automatic transmission is in the
“P” (PARK) position.
If, after a “4H” <–> “4L” selection has
been made, the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator continues blinking and the
desired range is not actually selected,
return the drive mode selector to its
previous position. Place the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position,
drive the vehicle forward, and release
the accelerator pedal. Next, hold down
the clutch pedal (with manual
transmission) or place the selector lever
in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with
automatic transmission) and make the
range selection again.
If the low range lamp blinks when you
attempt to make a “4H” <–> “4L”
selection, a “4H” <–> “4L” selection
cannot be made. Stop the vehicle and
release the accelerator pedal. Next,
hold down the clutch pedal (with
manual transmission) or place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)position (with automatic transmission)
and make the range selection again.
The active stability control function is
suspended while “4L” is selected
indicator lamp is illuminated while
these functions are suspended. It does
not indicate a problem. When “2H” or
“4H” is selected, this lamp goes out
and function again. Refer to “ASTC
indicator lamp, ASTC OFF indicator
lamp”.
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WARNING
206)The “4L” range gives maximum
torque for low-speed driving on steep
slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other
difficult surfaces. On vehicles with
automatic transmission, do not exceed
speeds of approximately 70 km/h in “4L”
range.
207)Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H”
or “4L” on dry paved roads and highways.
Doing so may result in excessive tyre wear,
increased fuel consumption, and possible
noise generation. It may also increase the
differential oil temperature, which may
damage the drive system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
resulting in oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious problems. On dry paved
roads and highways, drive the vehicle in
“2H” only.
208)Do not operate the drive
mode-selector while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on snow or ice.
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209)If a problem is detected in the transfer
system, a safety device will activate. The
2WD/4WD operation indicator blinks (twice
per second), and transfer shifting will
become impossible. Park your vehicle in a
safe place, turn off the engine for a few
moments. Restart the engine. The lamp
should resume normal operation. If the
lamp continue to blink, have the vehicle
checked by a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.SUPER SELECT 4WD
II
(where provided)
Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel
drive can be made by operating the
drive mode-selector (A). Set the drive
mode-selector to an appropriate
position according to the road surface
conditions. In addition, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp and low-range
indicator lamp indicates the drive
mode-selector setting state. Refer to
“2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
and low-range indicator lamp”.Drive mode-selector position and
2WD/4WD operation indicator lampSelector
positionIndicator
lampDriving
conditions
2H
Rear
wheel
driveWhen driving
on dry paved
road
4H
Fulltime
4- wheel
drive
When driving
on dry paved
or slippery
roads.
4HLc
Centre
differential
lock
engaged
4-wheel
drive
When driving
on rough,
sand or snow
covered
roads.
4LLc
Low
range
centre
differential
lock
engaged
4-wheel
drive
and
When driving
up or down
steep hills, on
rough or
muddy roads
(especially
when
increased
torque is
required).
— Illuminate
— Remain off
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