FIAT FULLBACK 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

131)Do not operate the drive
mode-selector while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on snow or ice.
132)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
The basic
position for
Super select
4WD II. 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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Drive mode-selector operation
The drive mode is shown on the drive
mode selector knob.
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 To Procedure for vehicles with Manual 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. 4H 2H or 4HLc
4HLc 4H
4HLc 4LLcStop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor and operate the drive
mode-selector. Keep depressing the clutch pedal while the 2WD/4WD operation
indicator lamp continues to blink. 4LLc 4HLc
To shift from To Procedure for 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 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 or 4HLc
4HLc 4H
4HLc 4LLcStop 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 4LLc 4HLc
Setting of the drive mode-selector between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” should only be done at speeds below 100 km/h.
During driving, never attempt to shift from “4HLc” to “4LLc”. When shifting between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” 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 “4LLc” and “4HLc”, the transfer gear may make some noise.
When the drive mode-selector is set between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” 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”, “4H” and “4HLc” while the cruise control is activated, the transfer gear may make some noise.
When the drive mode-selector is set between “4HLc” and “4LLc” 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.
135)
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2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
and low-range indicator lamp
A. Front wheel lamp
B. Centre differential lock lamp
C. Rear wheel lamp
D. 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 and the low-range indicator lamp
shows the shifting condition. The
2WD/4WD operation indicator lamp
comes on at each drive mode-selector
position as follows:Switching between 2H and 4H
Drive
mode-selector
positionIndicator lamp
2H
Drive mode
switching in
progress
4H
Blink
Illuminate
Remain offSwitching between 4H and 4HLc
Drive mode
selector positionIndicator lamp
4H
Drive mode
switching in
progress
4HL
Blink
Illuminate
Remain off
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Switching between 4HL and 4LLc
Drive
mode
selector
positionIndicator lamp
4HLc
Drive mode
switching
in progress
and
4LLcandand
Blink
Illuminate
Remain off
NOTE When the drive mode-selector is
set between “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”,
the front wheel and/or centre differential
lock lamps blink 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” and “4HLc”, while
the vehicle is stopped, the front wheel
and/or centre differential lock lamps
blink while the selection is in process.
Drive slowly and normally after
confirming that the lamp is switched.
If the front wheel and/or centre
differential lock lamps blinking after a
“2H” <-> “4H” <-> “4HLc” 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.
NOTE The front and the rear wheel
lamps will blink during shifting process
from “4HLc” to “4LLc” or vice versa, as
the transfer passes through the neutral
position. Be sure to operate the drive
mode-selector until the front and the
rear wheel lamps illuminate again.
NOTE When parking, apply the parking
brake before stopping the engine and
make sure that the front and the rear
wheel lamps and the low range lamp
are not blinking during shifting process
between “4HLc” <-> “4LLc”.
Otherwise, the vehicle could
unexpectedly move even if the
automatic transmission is in the “P”
(PARK) position
NOTE If, after a “4HLc” <-> “4LLc”
selection has been made, front and the
rear wheel lamps continue blinking and
the desired range is not actually
selected, return the drive modeselector
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.
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NOTE If the low range lamp blinks
when you attempt to make a “4HLc”
<-> “4LLc” selection, a “4HLc” <->
“4LLc” 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.
NOTE The ESC function is suspended
while “4LLc” is selected
indicator
lamp is illuminated while these functions
are suspended. It does not indicate a
problem. When “2H” or “4H” or “4HLc”
is selected, this lamp goes out and
function again. Refer to “ESC indicator
lamp, ESC OFF indicator lamp”.
136)
IMPORTANT
133)The “4LLc” 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 “4LLc”
range.
134)Do not drive your vehicle in the
“4HLc” or “4LLc” position 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” or “4H” only.
135)Do not operate the drive
mode-selector while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on snow or ice.
136)If a problem is detected in the transfer
system, a safety device will activate. The
front and rear wheel lamps will go out, the
centre differential lock lamp will blink rapidly
(twice per second), and transfer shifting will
become impossible fig. 276. 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 lamps continue to blink, have the
vehicle checked by a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK
(where provided)
If one wheel starts to spin freely and the
vehicle becomes stuck and cannot be
freed even using 4-wheel drive, the rear
differential lock switch (A) can be used
to activate the rear differential lock for
extra traction.
Operating the rear differential lock
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Move the drive mode-selector to
“4L” or “4H” position (Easy select
4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super
select 4WD II).
3. To activate the rear differential lock,
press the rear differential lock switch
(A).
4. To deactivate the rear differential
lock, press the rear differential lock
switch (B).
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137)
The rear differential lock does not
operate when the drive mode-selector
is in “2H” position (Easy select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (Super select
4WD II).
When the rear differential is locked with
the drive mode-selector in “4L” or “4H”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4LLc” or
“4HLc” position (Super select 4WD II)
changing the drive mode-selector to
“2H” position (Easy select 4WD), “2H”
or “4H” position (Super select 4WD II)
makes the rear differential unlock
automatically.
Rear differential lock indicator lamp
When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON, the rear differential
lock indicator lamp (A) in the meter
cluster illuminates for a few seconds
then indicates the rear differential lock’s
operating status (activated or
deactivated).The 2WD/4WD operation indicator
lamp also illuminates for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON. Refer to “2WD/4WD
operation indicator lamp”. The status of
the rear differential lock (resulting from
depression of the rear differential lock
switch) is shown by blinking or steady
illumination of the rear differential lock
indicator lamp.
Operation
state of rear
differential
lockRear differential lock
indicator lamp
Easy
select
4WDSuper
select
4WD II
Rear differential
lock
deactivated
Switching in
progress
Rear differential
lock activated
Blink
Illuminate
Remain off
The indicator lamp blinks while the rear
differential lock is being switched
between its activated and deactivated
conditions. When the switching
operation is complete, the indicator
lamp is either illuminated steadily or not
illuminated.
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The ESC and ABS functions are
suspended while the rear differential
lock is activated. ESC indicator lamp,
ESC 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”, “ESC indicator
lamp, ESC OFF indicator lamp”.
If the indicator lamp continues blinking
after the switch has been pressed to
deactivate the rear differential lock, hold
the steering wheel in the straight ahead
position then slowly depress and
release the accelerator pedal several
times.
If the indicator lamp continues blinking
after the switch has been pressed to
activate the rear differential lock, bear in
mind the following instructions:
If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h or
higher, decelerate to a speed of
2.5 km/h or lower. The indicator lamp
will illuminate steadily and the rear
differential lock will be activated.
If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h or lower,
turn the steering wheel from side to
side until the indicator lamp illuminates
steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in soft
ground, make sure the area around the
vehicle is clear then repeatedly attempt
to drive forward and backward. The
indicator lamp will illuminate steadily
and the rear differential lock will be
activated.
138)
Examples of effective use of the
rear differential lock
139)
When one of the wheels has fallen
in a ditchWhen driving on rocky roads
When the vehicle is unable to move
because one of the wheels is
suspended in the air.
When getting out of snow
When the vehicle is unable to get going
because one of the wheels is on the
snow and the other on a paved road.
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Examples of incorrect use of the
rear differential lock
228)
229)
230) 231)
WARNING
228)If the “4L” or “4H” position (Easy
select 4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position
(Super select 4WD II) is selected along with
the rear differential lock, the following
phenomena appear and it is very
dangerous. Please be sure to release the
rear differential lock on normal roads. If the
rear differential lock is used by mistake
when driving on a paved road: With the
rear differential lock on, the power to drive
the vehicle straight ahead becomes very
strong, which may make it difficult to turn
the steering wheel.
229)If the rear differential lock is used by
mistake when turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a crossing or the like:
The vehicle is unable to make a turn and
may go straight ahead.230)If the rear differential lock is used by
mistake except when making an
emergency escape on snow or frozen
road: It becomes difficult to make a steady
turn.
231)In the case where the condition of the
road is different for the right tyre to drive
from the left tyre (such as one tyre on a
paved road and the other on ice), direction
of the vehicle may change abruptly when
engine braking or accelerating. Do not use
the rear differential lock except when
making an emergency escape on a snow
or frozen road, but drive with 4WD.
IMPORTANT
137)Operate the rear differential switch
after the wheels are stopped. Operating the
switch with the wheels turning may cause
the vehicle to dart in unexpected directions.
138)If a problem is detected in the rear
differential lock system, a safety device will
activate. The rear differential lock indicator
lamp will blink rapidly (twice per second),
and the rear differential lock will deactivate.
Park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off
the engine for a few moments. Restart the
engine. It is safe to continue driving if the
lamps resume normal operation. If the rear
differential lock indicator lamp blinks when
the rear differential lock is reactivated, have
the vehicle checked by a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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139)Use the rear differential lock only as an
emergency measure when the vehicle is
stuck and cannot be freed with the drive
mode-selector in “4L” or “4H” position
(Easy select 4WD) or in “4LLc” or “4HLc”
position (Super select 4WD II). Deactivate
the rear differential lock immediately after
using it.4 WHEEL DRIVE
OPERATION
By selecting 4-wheel drive, both axles
of the vehicle are rigidly connected with
each other. This improves the traction
characteristics. When turning sharp
corners or moving forward and
backward repeatedly, however, the
drive line is stressed, which is felt as a
braking effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle
can accelerate more quickly and
smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance
is not shorter than that of a rear-wheel
drive vehicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough
roads (snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is
important to operate the vehicle
correctly.
NOTE The driving posture should be
more upright and closer to the wheel
than usual; adjust the seat to a good
position for easy steering and pedal
operation. Be sure to wear the seat
belt.
NOTE After driving on rough roads,
check each part of the vehicle and
wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to
“Vehicle care” and “Inspection and
maintenance following rough road
operation”.Driving on dry paved road and
highway
Select “2H” position (Easy select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (Super select
4WD II) to drive on the dry paved road.
Especially on dry highway, never select
the “4H” or “4L” position (Easy select
4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super
select 4WD II).
140)
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H”
position (Easy select 4WD), “4H” or
“4HLc” position in accordance with the
road conditions (Super select 4WD II)
and then gradually depress the
accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Keep the pressure on the accelerator
pedal as constant as possible, and
drive at low speed.
NOTE The use of snow tyres and/or
tyre chains is recommended.
NOTE Maintain a safe distance
between vehicles, avoid sudden
braking, and use engine braking
(downshifting).
141)
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or
“4L” position (Easy select 4WD), “4HLc”
or “4LLc” position (Super select 4WD II)
and then gradually depress the
accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Keep the pressure on the accelerator
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