switch FIAT FULLBACK 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

START&STOP
SYSTEM
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops and restarts the engine without
operating the ignition switch or engine
switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic light or in a traffic
jam, to reduce exhaust gases, increase
fuel efficiency.
NOTE The accumulated time the
engine has been stopped by
Start&Stop system is displayed in the
multi information display. Refer to
“Start&Stop monitor”.
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Automatically stopping the engine
The Start&Stop system 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 the “Start&Stop OFF” switch.
Refer to “To deactivate”.
When the Start&Stop system will
operate, the indicator lamp will turn on
to inform the driver.1. Stop the vehicle.
2. While depressing the brake pedal,
fully depress the clutch pedal and place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
3. Release the clutch pedal. The engine
will stop automatically.NOTE When the engine is automatically
stopped, changes will occur in the
driving operations. Pay careful attention
to the following.The brake booster becomes
inoperative and the pedal effort will
increase. If the vehicle is moving, press
down the brake pedal harder than
usual.
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NOTE In the following cases, the
“Start&Stop” indicator lamp will blink to
inform the driver and the engine will not
stop automatically.
Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
Driver’s door is open
Bonnet is open
NOTE In the following cases, the
“Start&Stop” indicator lamp will turn off
and the engine will not stop
automatically.
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After the engine restarts
automatically, the vehicle speed has not
exceeded approximately 5 km/h.
After the engine start, approximately
30 seconds or more have not elapsed.
After the engine restarts
automatically, the vehicle stops again
within 10 seconds.
Engine coolant temperature is low.
Ambient temperature is low.
When the heater is operated, vehicle
indicator temperature is not still hot
enough.
Air conditioner is operating and
passenger compartment has not
sufficiently cooled.
Demister switch is pressed. Refer to
“Demisting of the windscreen and door
windows: for quick demisting”.
When the air conditioner is operated
in AUTO mode where the temperature
control is set to the max. hot or the
max. cool (for vehicles with automatic
climate air conditioning).
When the diesel particulate filter
(DPF) automatically burns away trapped
particulate matter (PM).
Electric power consumption is high,
such as when the rear window demister
or other electrical components are
operating or the blower speed is set to
a high setting.
Battery voltage or battery
performance is low.
Check engine warning lamp is
illuminated or the
indicator lamp is
blinking.
On 4WD vehicles, the drive
mode-selector in “4H” or “4L” (Easy
select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” (Super
select 4WD II).
NOTE In the following cases, the
engine will not stop automatically even
if “Start&Stop” indicator lamp turn on.
Push the accelerator pedal
Brake booster vacuum pressure is
low
Operate the steering wheel
Parking on steep hill
NOTE Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving because this
will cause detection of clutch pedal
switch malfunction and blinking of the
Start&Stop OFF indicator, and the
Start&Stop system will not operate.
NOTE If the Start&Stop system
operates while the air conditioner is
operating, both the engine and the air
conditioning compressor will stop.
Therefore, only the blower will operate,
the windows may start to fog up. If this
occurs, press the demister switch to
restart the engine. Refer to “Demister
switch”.NOTE If the windows become fogged
up each time the engine is stopped, we
recommend you to deactivate the
Start&Stop system by pressing the
“Start&Stop OFF” switch. Refer to “To
deactivate”.
NOTE If the air conditioner is operating,
set the temperature control higher to
lengthen the time that the engine is
stopped automatically.
Automatically restarting the engine
Depress the clutch pedal while the
gearshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. The indicator lamp turns off
and the engine restarts automatically.
NOTE Do not move the gearshift lever
to a position other than the “N” (Neutral)
position or do not release the clutch
pedal while the engine is restarting
automatically. The starter motor will
stop and the engine will not restart
automatically.
NOTE If the engine does not restart
automatically or if the engine stalls, the
charge warning lamp and check engine
warning lamp will illuminate. If this
occurs, the engine will not restart even
if the clutch pedal is depressed again.
While depressing the brake pedal, fully
depress the clutch pedal and turn the
ignition switch to the “START” position
or press the engine switch to start the
engine. For details, refer to “Starting
and stopping the engine”.
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NOTE In the following cases, the
engine will not restart automatically.
While the engine is stopped
automatically, “Start&Stop OFF” switch
is pressed to deactivate the
“Start&Stop ” system.
Bonnet is open.
NOTE When the engine restarts
automatically, decrease in audio volume
may temporarily be experienced. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
NOTE While the engine is stopped
automatically, the air volume change of
the air conditioner may temporarily be
experienced. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
To deactivate
The Start&Stop system is automatically
activated when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the
operation mode put in ON. You can
deactivate the system by pressing the
“Start&Stop OFF” switch.
When the Start&Stop system is
deactivated, the
indicator will be
turned on.
To reactivate the Start&Stop system,
press the “Start&Stop OFF” switch; the
indicator will turn off.NOTE This indicator will also turn on for
a few seconds when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the
operation mode put in ON.
If the
indicator lamp blinks while
driving
If the
indicator lamp blinks, the
Start&Stop system is malfunctioning
and will not operate.
We recommend you to consult a Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
102)If the vehicle will be stopped for a long
time or if you will leave the vehicle
unattended, stop the engine.
103)Observe the following precautions
when the engine is stopped automatically.
Otherwise, an unexpected accident might
occur when the engine restarts
automatically: do not depress the
accelerator pedal to race the engine while
the vehicle is stopped (regardless of
whether the engine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident might
occur when the engine restarts
automatically; when the engine is
automatically stopped, do not attempt to
exit the vehicle. Because the engine
restarts automatically when the driver’s
seat belt is unfastened or the driver’s door
is opened, an unexpected accident might
occur when the vehicle starts moving; do
not move the gearshift lever to a position
other than the “N” (Neutral) position. If the
gearshift lever is moved to a position other
than the “N” (Neutral) position, the indicator
lamp/indicator display blinks and the buzzer
sounds. If the gearshift lever is returned to
the “N” (Neutral) position, the indicator
lamp stops blinking and the buzzer stops
sounding. The engine will not restart if the
gearshift lever is in a position other than the
“N” (Neutral) position.
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104)In the following cases, the engine will
restart automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Start&Stop system. Pay
careful attention, otherwise an unexpected
accident might occur when the engine
restarts: vehicle speed is 3 km/h or higher
when coasting down a slope; brake
booster vacuum pressure is low because
the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly or
depressed harder than usual; engine
coolant temperature is low; when the air
conditioner is operated by pressing the air
conditioning switch; when the preset
temperature of the air conditioner is
changed significantly; when the air
conditioner is operated in AUTO mode
where the temperature control is set to the
max. hot or the max. cool (for vehicles with
automatic climate air conditioning); when
the air conditioner is ON, the passenger
compartment temperature rises and the air
conditioning compressor operates to lower
the temperature; demister switch is
pressed. Refer to “For quick demisting”;
electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or other
electrical components are operating or the
blower speed is set to a high setting;
battery voltage or battery performance is
low; operate the steering wheel; driver’s
seat belt is unfastened; driver’s door is
opened.MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
The shift pattern is shown on the
gearshift lever knob. To start off,
depress the clutch pedal all the way
down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse)
position. Then gradually release the
clutch pedal while depressing the
accelerator pedal.
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During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transmission lubricant
has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transmission.
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be
easier to make.
In case of hot weather condition or long
time cruising with high speed, a speed
limitation function may work to restrict
the oil temperature rising of the manual
transmission. After the oil temperature
drops to the appropriate level, the
speed limitation function is cancelled.
The gearshift indicator shows
recommended gearshift points for
fuel-efficient driving. It shows a
when
an upshift is recommended.Moving the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position
Depress and hold the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.110)
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.
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
SPORTS MODE 5A/T
(where provided)
During running-in period or immediately
after reconnection of the battery cable,
there may be a case where gear shifts
are not made smoothly. This does not
indicate a faulty transmission. Gear
shifts will become smooth after the
transmission has been shifted several
times by the electronic control system.
Selector lever operation
The transmission has 5 forward gears
and 1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected
automatically, depending on the speed
of the vehicle and the position of the
accelerator pedal.
The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the
main gate (B) and the manual gate (C).LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
While depressing the
brake pedal, move
the selector lever
through the gate.
Move the selector
lever through the
gate.
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NOTE To avoid erroneous operation,
move the selector lever firmly into each
position and briefly hold it there. Always
check the position shown by the
selector lever position display after
moving the selector lever.
NOTE If the brake pedal is not
depressed and held, the shift-lock
device activates to prevent the selector
lever from being moved from the “P”
(PARK) position.
When the selector lever cannot be
shifted from the “P” (PARK)
position
When the selector lever cannot be
shifted from the “P” (PARK) position to
another position while the brake pedal
is pressed and held down with the
ignition switch at the “ON” position or
the operation mode in ON, the battery
may be flat or the shift-lock mechanism
may be malfunctioning. Immediately
have your vehicle checked by a Fiat
Dealership.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift
the selector lever as follows.
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For LHD vehicles
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully
applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver with a cloth over its tip into
the notch (A) of the cover. Pry gently as
shown to remove the cover.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole
(B). Shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while pressing the
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
down.For RHD vehicles
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully
applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Depress the brake pedal with the
right foot
4. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole
(A). Shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while pressing the
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
down.Selector lever position display
When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON, the position of the
selector lever is indicated in the multi
information display.
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vehicle speeds. When this happens, a
buzzer sounds to indicate that a
downshift is not going to take place.
NOTE Downward shifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
NOTE When driving away on a slippery
road, push the selector lever forward
into the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position. This
cause the transmission to shift into the
2nd gear which is better for smooth
driving away on a slippery road. Push
the selector lever to the “— (SHIFT
DOWN)” side to shift back to the 1st
gear.
NOTE If the A/T fluid temperature is
high, the protection function operates.
In this case, the transmission may
refuse to perform an upshift when the
selector lever or the shift paddles are
operated to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position
in sports mode, or it may automatically
downshift.
Sports mode indicator
In sports mode, the currently selected
position is indicated by the indicator (A)
shown on the instrument panel.When a malfunction occurs in the
automatic transmission
When the selector lever position
display blinks
When the selector lever position display
blinks while you are driving, there could
be a malfunction in the automatic
transmission system.NOTE “A” indicator does blink only the
condition that the A/T positional switch
is broken. It does not indicate in normal
driving condition.
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When the A/T (automatic
transmission) fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on
The automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning lamp comes on
and a buzzer may sound, when the
automatic transmission fluid
temperature becomes abnormally high.
Normally the warning lamp comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, or the operation mode is
put in ON and then will go off after a
few seconds.
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Operation of the A/T
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Passing acceleration
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the
floor. The A/T will automatically
downshift.
In sports mode, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is
depressed all the way to the floor.
Waiting
For short waiting periods, such as at
traffic signals the vehicle can be left in
gear and held stationary with the
service brake. For longer waiting
periods with the engine running, place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position and apply the parking brake,
while holding the vehicle stationary with
the service brake.
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Parking
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a
complete stop, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle
unattended, always switch off the
engine and carry the key.
On a slope, be sure to apply the
parking brake before moving the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position. If you move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position beforeapplying the parking brake, it may be
difficult to disengage the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position when next
you drive the vehicle, requiring
application of a strong force to the
selector lever to move from the “P”
(PARK) position.
When the A/T makes no speed
change
If the transmission does not change
speeds while driving, or your vehicle
does not pick up enough speed when
starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual
happening in the transmission, causing
a safety device to activate. Immediately
have your vehicle checked by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving
uphill, shift the selector lever into 2nd
gear of the sports mode. This method
might not work depending on the
transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level
road, move the selector lever back to
“D” (DRIVE).
When the selector lever position display
in the instrument panel blinks, it means
that there is an abnormal condition in
the transmission. Refer to “When the
selector lever position display blinks”.
IMPORTANT
111)Always depress the brake pedal when
shifting the selector lever into a gear from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Never put your foot on the accelerator
pedal while shifting the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
112)Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion to avoid a transmission damage.
113)Never move the selector lever to the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving. A
serious accident could occur since you
could accidentally move the lever into the
“P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position or
you will lose engine braking.
114)On a gradient, the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
115)To prevent rolling, always keep your
foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle is
in “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shifting
into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
116)To prevent transmission damage,
never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position
from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion.
117)In sports mode, the driver must
execute upward shifts in accordance with
prevailing road conditions, taking care to
keep the engine speed below the red zone.
118)Repeated continuous operation of the
selector lever or the shift paddles will
continuously switch shift position.
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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 (A) and the low-range indicator
lamp (B) 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 offWhen the drive mode selector is set
between 2H <–> 4H, the 2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp blinks while
the selection is in process. Take the
following 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 offThe 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 drive
mode-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 andrelease 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 ESC 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 “ESC indicator
lamp, ESC OFF indicator lamp”.
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IMPORTANT
129)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.
130)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.
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