ECO mode FIAT FULLBACK 2016 1.G Service Manual

NOTE On vehicles with the rear
differential lock, the ASTC and ABS
functions are suspended while the rear
differential lock is activated. ASTC
indicator lamp, ASTC OFF indicator
lamp and ABS warning lamp are
illuminated while these functions are
suspended. It does not indicate a
problem. When the rear differential lock
is disengaged, these lamps go out and
function again. Refer to “ABS warning
lamp” and “ASTC indicator lamp, ASTC
OFF indicator lamp”.
Active Stability Control function
The active stability control function is
designed to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle on slippery roads
or during rapid steering maneuvers. It
works by controlling the engine output
and the brake on each wheel.
NOTE The active stability control
function does not operate when the
drive mode-selector is in the “4L”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc”
position (Super select 4WD II). When
the active stability control function is
operating with the drive mode-selector
in the “2H” or “4H” position (Easy select
4WD), “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position
(Super select 4WD II), setting the drive
mode-selector to the “4L” (Easy select
4WD), “4LLc” position (Super select
4WD II) position makes the active
stability control function deactivate
automatically.
NOTE The active stability controlfunction operates at speeds of about
15 km/h or higher.
NOTE On vehicles with the rear
differential lock, the active stability
control function does not operate when
the rear differential lock is activated.
“ASC OFF” switch
The active stability control function is
automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in
ON. You can deactivate the system by
pressing down the “ASC OFF” switch
for 3 seconds or longer.
When the active stability control
function is deactivated, the
indicator
will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily press the “ASC OFF”
switch; the indicator
is turned off.
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Driving hints
When extricating the vehicle from mud,
sand or fresh snow with the drive
mode-selector in the “2H”or
“4H”position (Easy select 4WD) or “2H”,
“4H” or “4HLc” position (Super select
4WD II), you may find that operation of
the ASTC prevents the engine speed
from increasing in response to
depression of the accelerator pedal. If
this happens and the vehicle remains
stuck as a result, place the drive
mode-selector in the “4L” position
(Easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position
(Super select 4WD II), or turn the active
stability control switch OFF. The vehicle
will then be easier to extricate. (Brake
control of the active traction control
function is still working to prevent wheel
spins when ASC OFF switch “OFF”,
“4L” position (Easy select 4WD) or
“4LLc” position (Super select 4WD II)
selected.)
NOTE If you continue to press the
“ASC OFF” switch after the active
stability control function is turned off,
the “mistaken operation protection
function” will activate and the active
stability control function will turn back
on.
NOTE Even if the active stability control
function is turned off, it may activate
depending on the vehicle’s movement.
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SAFETY

198)Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation
mode in ACC or OFF while the hill start
assist is operating. The hill start assist
could stop operating, which could result in
an accident.
IMPORTANT
69)Do not over-rely on the hill start assist
to prevent backwards movement of the
vehicle. Under certain circumstances, even
when hill start assist is activated, the
vehicle may move backwards if the brake
pedal is not sufficiently depressed, if the
vehicle is heavily loaded, if the road is very
steep or slippery or if the vehicle tows a
trailer, etc.
70)The hill start assist is not designed to
keep the vehicle stopped in place on uphill
slopes for more than 2 seconds.
71)If the warning is turn on, the hill start
assist will not operate. Start off carefully.
72)Park your vehicle in a safe place and
stop the engine. Restart the engine and
check whether the warning indicator went
out, in which case the hill start assist is
again working normally. If they warning
remains displayed or reappear frequently, it
is not necessary to stop the vehicle
immediately, but the vehicle should be
inspected by a Fiat Dealership.
73)Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving. Stopping the engine
would make the steering wheel extremely
hard to turn, possibly resulting in an
accident.74)Do not leave the steering wheel turned
all the way in one direction. This can cause
damage to the power steering system.
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Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and our
wallets in mind.ECONOMICAL DRIVING........133
DRIVING, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS .134
SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES. . . .134
RUNNING-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS.........135
PARKING BRAKE............139
PARKING.................140
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE..................141
TURBOCHARGER OPERATION . . .145
MANUAL TRANSMISSION......146
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SPORT MODE 5A/T..........149
EASY SELECT 4WD..........154
SUPER SELECT 4WD II........162
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK.....166
4 WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION. . . .170
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING OF
4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.....173
BRAKING SYSTEM...........175
CRUISE CONTROL...........176
REAR VIEW CAMERA.........180
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ECONOMICAL
DRIVING
For economical driving, there are some
technical requirements that have to be
met. The prerequisite for low fuel
consumption is a properly adjusted
engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical
operation, we recommend you to have
the vehicle checked at regular intervals
in accordance with the service
standards.
Fuel economy and generation of
exhaust gas and noise are highly
influenced by personal driving habits as
well as the particular operating
conditions. The following points should
be observed in order to minimize wear
of brakes, tyres and engine as well as
to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting the engine
Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden
starts, as they will increase fuel
consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and
engine speed. Always use the highest
shift position possible.
The transfer shift lever or the drive
modeselector should be set to “2H”
when driving 4WD vehicles on normal
roads and express ways to obtain best
possible fuel economy.City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping
increases the average fuel
consumption. Use roads with smooth
traffic flow whenever possible. When
driving on congested roads, avoid use
of a low shift position at high engine
speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during
idling. Avoid extended idling whenever
possible.
Speed
At higher the vehicle speed, more fuel is
consumed. Avoid driving at full speed.
Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of
fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at
regular intervals. Low tyre inflation
pressure increases road resistance and
fuel consumption. In addition, low tyre
pressures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles
in the luggage compartment. Especially
during city driving where frequent
starting and stopping is necessary, the
increased weight of the vehicle will
greatly affect fuel consumption. Also
avoid driving with unnecessary luggage
or carriers, etc., on the roof; the
increased air resistance will increase
fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes
more fuel. Unnecessary fuel
consumption is also caused by keeping
a hot engine running. After the engine is
started, commence driving as soon as
possible.
Cooler or air conditioning
The use of the air conditioner will
increase the fuel consumption.
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RUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a
guideline to aid long life as well as future economy and performance.
Do not race the engine at high speeds.
Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below. Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
Do not exceed loading limits.
Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T
2WD Models
Shift point Speed limit
Petrol powered
vehiclesDiesel powered vehicles
4N15 4D56 Without intercooler 4D56 With intercooler
1st gear 25 km/h 20 km/h 20 km/h 20 km/h
2nd gear 50 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h
3rd gear 75 km/h 65 km/h 65 km/h 65 km/h
4th gear 105 km/h 95 km/h 90 km/h 95 km/h
5th gear 125 km/h 120 km/h 105 km/h 120 km/h
6th gear — 145 km/h — —
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4WD Models
Shift pointSpeed limitPetrol powered vehicles
2H, 4H 4L
1st gear 25 km/h 10 km/h
2nd gear 50 km/h 25 km/h
3rd gear 80 km/h 40 km/h
4th gear 105 km/h 55 km/h
5th gear 125 km/h 65 km/h
6th gear — —
Shift pointSpeed limitDiesel powered vehicles
4N15 4D56 without intecooler 4D56 with intecooler
2H, 4H 4L 2H, 4H 4L 2H, 4H 4L
1st gear 20 km/h 5 km/h 20 km/h 10 km/h 20 km/h 10 km/h
2nd gear 40 km/h 15 km/h 40 km/h 20 km/h 40 km/h 20 km/h
3rd gear 65 km/h 25 km/h 65 km/h 30 km/h 65 km/h 35 km/h
4th gear 95 km/h 35 km/h 85 km/h 45 km/h 100 km/h 50 km/h
5th gear 120 km/h 45 km/h 100 km/h 50 km/h 125 km/h 65 km/h
6th gear 145 km/h 55 km/h — — — —
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STARTING AND
STOPPING THE
ENGINE
Tips for starting
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously longer than 10 seconds;
doing so could run down the battery. If
the engine does not start, turn the
ignition switch back to “LOCK”, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying
repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
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For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
The operation mode can be in any
mode to start the engine.
The starter motor will be turning for up
to approximately 15 seconds if the
engine switch is released at once.
Pressing the engine switch again while
the starter motor is still turning will stop
the starter motor. The starter motor will
be turning for up to approximately
30 seconds while the engine switch is
pressed. If the engine does not start,
wait for a while and then attempt to
start the engine again. Trying repeatedly
with the starter motor still turning will
damage the starter mechanism.
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Starting the engine (petrol-powered
vehicles)
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
Your vehicles equipped with an
electronically controlled fuel injection
system. When starting the engine, do
not depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting procedure is as follows:
Insert the ignition key and fasten the
seat belt.
Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position.
After turning the ignition key to the
“ON” position, make certain that all
warning lamps are functioning properly
before starting the engine
Turn the ignition key to the “START”
position without depressing the
accelerator pedal, and release it when
the engine starts.A ticking noise may be heard after
starting the engine. This is not an
abnormal condition. The noise will
disappear after a short time of engine
running. If the ticking noise continues
after the engine is warmed up, have
your vehicle checked at a Fiat
Dealership.
Minor noises may be heard on engine
startup. These will disappear as the
engine warms up.
When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may
experience that the engine still does not
start.
Make sure that all electric devices,
such as lamps, air conditioning blower
and rear window demister, are turned
off.
While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the accelerator pedal halfway and
hold it there, then crank the engine.
Release the accelerator pedal,
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If the engine still will not start, the
engine could be flooded with too much
petrol. While depressing the clutch
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there, then crank
the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position and release the accelerator
pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then
crank the engine again for 5 to
6 seconds while depressing the clutch
pedal, but do not push the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition key if the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures. If the engine
still will not start, we recommend you to
have the vehicle checked.
To protect the engine, the high-speed
mode may not be selected while the
engine coolant temperature is low. In
such a case, the engine revolutions do
not rise to over 5,000 rpm even if the
accelerator pedal is depressed.For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
Your vehicles equipped with an
electronically controlled fuel injection
system. When starting the engine, do
not depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting procedure is as follows:
Fasten the seat belt.
Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
Press and hold the brake pedal
down firmly with your right foot.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position.
Press the engine switch.
Make certain that all warning lamps
are functioning properly.
When the engine is not started, it may
become hard to depress the brake
pedal and the vehicle may not be able
to detect the pedal operation. Therefore
the engine may not be started. In such
a case, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
A ticking noise may be heard after
starting the engine. This is not an
abnormal condition. The noise will
disappear after a short time of engine
running. If the ticking noise continues
after the engine is warmed up, have
your vehicle checked at a Fiat
Dealership.
Minor noises may be heard on engine
startup. These will disappear as the
engine warms up.When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may
experience that the engine still does not
start.
Make sure that all electric devices,
such as lamps, air conditioning blower
and rear window demister, are turned
off.
While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the accelerator pedal halfway and
hold it there, then crank the engine.
Release the accelerator pedal,
immediately after the engine starts.
If the engine still will not start, the
engine could be flooded with too much
petrol. While depressing the clutch
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there, then press
the engine switch to crank the engine. If
the engine does not start after 5 to
6 seconds, press the engine switch to
stop the engine, and release the
accelerator pedal. Put the operation
mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and
then press the engine switch to crank
the engine again while depressing the
brake pedal or the clutch pedal, but do
not push the accelerator pedal. If the
engine fails to start, repeat these
procedures. If the engine still will not
start, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.
To protect the engine, the high-speed
mode may not be selected while the
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engine coolant temperature is low. In
such a case, the engine revolutions do
not rise to over 5,000 rpm even if the
accelerator pedal is depressed.
Starting the engine (diesel-powered
vehicles)
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
Insert the ignition key and fasten the
seat belt.
Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
On vehicles equipped with M/T,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position. On vehicles equipped
with A/T, make sure the selector lever is
in the “P” (PARK) position.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON”
position. The diesel preheat indicator
lamp will first illuminate, and then after a
short time go out, indicating that
preheating is completed.
Turn the ignition key to the “START”
position without depressing the
accelerator pedal, and release it when
the engine starts.If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat
indicator lamp is on for a longer time.
When the engine has not been started
within about 5 seconds after the diesel
preheat indicator lamp went out, return
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position. Then, turn the switch to the
“ON” position to preheat the engine
again.
When the engine is warm, the diesel
preheat indicator lamp does not come
on even if the ignition key is placed in
the “ON” position. Start the engine by
turning the ignition key right to the
“START” position.
Minor noises may be heard on engine
startup. These will disappear as the
engine warms up.For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
Fasten the seat belt.
Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
Press and hold the brake pedal
down firmly with your right foot.
On vehicles equipped with M/T,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
and place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position. On vehicles equipped
with A/T, make sure the selector lever is
in the “P” (PARK) position.
Press the engine switch. The diesel
preheat indicator lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time
go out, indicating that preheating is
completed. The engine will start.
When the engine is not started, it may
become hard to depress the brake
pedal and the vehicle may not be able
to detect the pedal operation. Therefore
the engine may not be started. In such
a case, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat
indicator lamp is on for a longer time.
Putting the operation mode in ON will
also start preheating the engine. When
the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel
preheat indicator lamp went out, put
the operation mode in OFF. Then,
attempt the engine start procedure to
preheat the engine again.
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Minor noises may be heard on engine
startup. These will disappear as the
engine warms up.
Stopping the engine
Except for vehicles equipped with
the keyless operation system
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. For vehicles equipped with M/T, turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position to stop the engine, and then
move the gearshift lever to the 1st (on a
uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill)
position. For vehicles equipped with
A/T, place the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position, and stop the engine.
For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
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If you have to bring the engine to an
emergency stop while driving, press
and hold the engine switch for
3 seconds or more, or press it quickly
3 times or more. The engine will stop
and the operation mode will go to ACC.
Do not stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position other than the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T). If the engine is
stopped with the selector lever in any
position other than the “P” (PARK)
position, the operation mode will go to
ACC rather than OFF. Put the operationmode in OFF after placing the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle
2. Fully engage the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. On vehicles with M/T, press the
engine switch to stop the engine, move
the gearshift lever to the 1st (on a uphill)
or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
On vehicles with A/T, move the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, press
the engine switch to stop the engine.
Fuel injection amount learning
process
To keep exhaust emissions and engine
noise low, the engine very occasionally
performs a learning process for the fuel
injection amount.
The engine sounds slightly different
from usual while the learning process is
taking place. The change in the engine
sound does not indicate a fault.
If the keyless operation key is not
operating properly
Insert the keyless operation key into the
key slot. Starting the engine and
changing the operation mode should be
now possible.
Remove the keyless operation key from
the key slot after starting the engine or
changing the operation mode.Do not insert into the key slot anything
other than the keyless operation key.
This could cause damage or a
malfunction.
Remove the object or additional key
from the keyless operation key before
inserting the key into the key slot. The
vehicle may not be able to receive the
registered ID code from the registered
key. Therefore, the engine may not start
and the operation mode may not
change.
The keyless operation key is fixed, if the
key is inserted in the key slot as
illustrated. When pulling out the key, pull
out in the state.
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