ECO mode FIAT FULLBACK 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

ERA GLONASS
(where provided)
ERA-GLONASS is a system designed
to reduce the severity of accidents. The
location and vehicle information is
transmitted from the system to the
emergency call centre in case of an
accident or sudden illness, and the
emergency call centre arranges for
despatch of emergency vehicles as
required.
254) 255) 256) 257)
NOTE This system reports to the
emergency call centre, but does not
directly arrange an emergency vehicle
or pass to the road service. This system
helps an emergency call for a traffic
accident or sudden illness, but does
not have a function to protect the
occupants.
Flow of the emergency callA — Red lamp
B — Green lamp
C — Cover
D — SOS switch
E — Microphone
F — Door speaker (only front passenger
side)
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1 — After setting the ignition switch or
the operation mode to “ON”, the red
lamp (A) and the green lamp (B)
illuminate for approximately
10 seconds. When approximately
10 seconds has elapsed after the
lamps extinguish, the system is in the
standby state.
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2 — The system operates by the
following.
Automatic Report:when the vehicle
receives an impact above a certain
level.NOTE Depending on the level of
impact or the angle of the collision, the
system may not operate.
Manual Report:when you open the
cover (C) and press the SOS switch (D).
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161)
NOTE Do not press the SOS switch
except the case of emergency such as
an accident or sudden illness. When an
emergency vehicle, etc. is despatch for
mischief, the applicable cost may be
charged.
3 — The green lamp blinks and the
system calls the emergency call centre.
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4 — The green lamp blinks slowly, and
the location and vehicle information is
transmitted to the emergency call
centre.
5 — When the green lamp changes
from a blinking state to an illumination
state and the buzzer sounds once, a
conversation with an operator of the
emergency call centre is available.
264) 265)
NOTE If the vehicle side microphone (E)
and/or the speakers fail, you cannot
talk with the operator of the emergency
call centre. A call cannot be
disconnected from the vehicle side.
6 — The emergency call centre
arranges for despatch of the
emergency vehicle as required.
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Indicator list
Situation Red lamp Green lamp Cause Solution
When setting
the ignition
switch or the
operation
mode to
“ON”Illuminates (for
approx.
10 seconds)Illuminates (for
approx.
10 seconds)The system check is in processWait for a while. The indicator lamps extinguish
when the system check is complete. If the red lamp
and/or the green lamp do not illuminate, there is a
possible failure in the system. In this case,
immediately have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership
After approx.
20 seconds
after setting
the ignition
switch or the
operation
mode to
“ON”Extinguishes Extinguishes The system works normally —
Illuminates ExtinguishesThere is a possible failure in the
system or the battery may be
exhaustedImmediately have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership
While the
emergency
call is
activatedExtinguishesBlinks (at a
0.5 second
interval)The system calls the emergency
call centre—
ExtinguishesBlinks (at a
2 second
interval)The system transmits the location
and vehicle information to the
emergency call centre—
Extinguishes IlluminatesA conversation with an operator of
the emergency call centre is
availableMutually confirm the details of the emergency call
with the operator of the emergency call centre. If the
green lamp does not extinguish even after the
emergency call ends, have the system inspected at
a Fiat Dealership
When the
emergency
call failedIlluminates (for
approx.
60 seconds)Extinguishes The emergency call failedMake an emergency call again, or directly arrange
an emergency vehicle or road service with the
nearest public telephone, etc.
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Test Mode
You can check if the system is in the
normal standby state by the following
process. Before operation, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, with good
visibility, where radio waves can be
transmitted and received.
Change to Test Mode
1 — When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is set to “OFF”, set the
ignition switch or the operation mode to
“ON” while pressing the SOS switch.
2 — After setting the ignition switch or
the operation mode to “ON”, perform
Steps 3 and 4 within 10 seconds.
3 — Release your finger from the SOS
switch.
4 — Press the SOS switch 3 or more
times.
5 — After approximately 10 seconds
from Step 2, the red lamp and the
green lamp extinguish. After that, the
buzzer sounds 3 times.
NOTE If the buzzer does not sound,
repeat the process from Step 1.
6 — Approximately 60 seconds later,
the green lamp blinks. If you press the
SOS switch within 20 seconds, the
mode changes to the test mode.
NOTE When the red lamp blinks
instead of the green lamp, move the
vehicle in a safe place, with good
visibility, where radio waves can be
transmitted and received, then repeat
the process from Step 1.Within approximately 20 seconds after
the mode is changed to the test mode,
press the SOS switch for one of the
following periods to select the desired
test type.
10 seconds or more: report test to
the emergency call centre
Less than 10 seconds: test of the
ERA-GLONASS system equipment of
the vehicle
NOTE If you do not press the SOS
switch within approximately
20 seconds, the test mode ends.
If you drive a certain distance in the test
mode, the test mode ends.
Report test to the emergency call
centre
1 — The green lamp illuminates, and
the report test to the emergency call
centre is started.
NOTE If the red lamp illuminates for
approximately 60 seconds, the vehicle
is in a place where radio waves cannot
be transmitted and received. Therefore
you cannot report to the emergency call
centre.
2 — When the green lamp
extinguishes, the test mode is
completed.Test of the ERA-GLONASS system
equipment of the vehicle
1 — After the buzzer sounds once,
press the SOS switch.
Lamp Check: when the buzzer
sounds once and the red lamp and the
green lamp illuminate alternately, they
are working normally.
2 — When the lamps are normal, press
the SOS switch. When the lamps do
not illuminate normally, wait for
approximately 20 seconds.
Speaker Check: when the buzzer
sounds twice and continues sounding,
they are working normally
3 — When the speakers are normal,
press the SOS switch. When the buzzer
does not sound normally, wait for
approximately 20 seconds.
Microphone Check: after the buzzer
sounds 3 times, say something towards
the microphone. If your voice sounds
from the speakers, they are working
normally.
4 — When the microphone is normal,
press the SOS switch. When it does not
operate normally, wait for approximately
20 seconds.
5 — If all check results are normal, the
green lamp illuminates (for
approximately 5 seconds) and the
buzzer sounds once.
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6—When the green lamp extinguishes,
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the test mode is completed.

WARNING
254)In the country or area where is no
available emergency call centre of the
ERA-GLONASS, or where the radio wave
of emergency call cannot be transmitted or
received normally, the system does not
operate. In this case, directly arrange an
emergency vehicle or road service with a
cellular phone, etc.
255)If an emergency occurs and you feel a
smell of the fuel or a bad smell, do not stay
inside the vehicle and escape to a safe
place immediately.
256)While waiting for the rescue after the
emergency call, take action to prevent
secondary accidents such as a rear end
collision with the following vehicle, and
escape to a safe place.
257)In the following cases, directly arrange
an emergency vehicle or road service with
a cellular phone, etc. 1 - When the system
does not operate by failing because of
collision, etc. 2 - When the vehicle is in the
place where radio waves cannot be
transmitted and received (for example,
indoor, a basement parking area,
mountainous area, inside a tunnel, etc.). 3 -
When the line to the emergency call centre
is busy and the call is not reachable to the
emergency call centre.
258)Do not remove or install the above
parts. This can cause failure of contact or
equipment, and the system may not
operate normally.259)If the red lamp and/or the green lamp
do not illuminate after setting the ignition
switch or the operation mode to “ON”,
there is a possible failure in the system.
Have the system inspected by a Fiat
Dealership.
260)If the red lamp remains illuminated or
illuminates again after approximately
20 seconds has elapsed after setting the
ignition switch or the operation mode to
“ON”, there is a possible failure in the
system or the battery for exclusive use of
the ERA-GLONASS may be exhausted.
The battery life is approximately 3 years.
Have the system immediately inspected or
replace the battery by a Fiat Dealership.
261)When the system is not in the
standby state, the system does not
operate. When you drive, make sure to
check that the system is in the standby
state.
262)Before pressing the SOS switch, stop
the vehicle in a safe place. If you operate it
while driving, your attention to the
surrounding circumstances becomes
insufficient enough to cause an
unexpected accident.
263)If the red lamp illuminates as follows,
directly arrange an emergency vehicle or
road service with a cellular phone, etc. 1 -
When the red lamp remains illuminated
(there is a possible failure in the system). 2
- When the red lamp illuminates for
60 seconds (the vehicle may be in the
place where radio waves cannot be
transmitted and received).264)Do not replace the speakers. If they
are replaced, the buzzer sound or the voice
of the operator at the emergency call
centre may not be audible. If the speakers
need to be replaced due to a failure etc.
we recommend you to consult a Fiat
Dealership.
265)An error may occur between the
actual report point and the point reported
to the emergency call centre. Mutually
confirm the report point and the object
through the phone call with the operator of
the emergency call centre.
266)If any of the check results are not
normal, the red lamp illuminates (for
approximately 5 seconds) and the buzzer
sounds 3 times. In this case, there is a
possible failure in the system. Have the
system immediately inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
161)Do not open the cover except when
you press the SOS switch. You may press
the SOS switch by mistake. In addition, if
the cover is opened while driving, the cover
can cause injury in case of emergency.
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3. While pressing the snap pin (F) on
the assembled handle (E), insert the
whitemarked handle (G) until it is locked
by snap pin as illustrated.HOW TO CHANGE A
TYRE
163) 164)
Before changing a tyre, first stop your
vehicle in a safe, flat location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable
ground, free of loose pebbles, etc.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual
transmission, turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position or put the
operation mode in OFF, and move the
gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position. On vehicles with automatic
transmission, move the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position, and turn the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
or put the operation mode in OFF.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set
up a warning triangle, flashing signal
lamp, etc., at an adequate distance
from the vehicle, and have all your
passengers leave the vehicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling
when jacking up the vehicle, place
chocks or blocks (A) at the tyre that is
diagonally opposite from the tyre (B)
you are changing.
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NOTE The chocks shown in the
illustration do not come with your
vehicle. It is recommended that you
keep ones in the vehicle for use if
needed.
NOTE If chocks are not available, use
stones or any other objects that are
large enough to hold the wheel in
position.
6. Get the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench ready. Refer to “Tools, jack
and jack handle”.
Spare wheel information
The spare wheel is stored under the floor
of the cargo bed. Check the air pressure
of the spare tyre frequently and make
sure it is ready for emergency use at any
time. Maintaining the spare wheel at the
highest specified air pressure will ensure
that it can always be used under any
conditions (city/high-speed driving,
varying load weight, etc.).
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TOWING
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by a Fiat Dealership
or a commercial tow truck service. In
the following cases, transport the
vehicle using a tow truck.
The engine runs but the vehicle does
not move, or an abnormal noise is
produced.
Inspection of the vehicle’s underside
reveals that oil or some other fluid is
leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not
try to tow the vehicle. Please contact a
Fiat Dealership or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Fiat Dealership or
commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “Emergency
towing” in this part. The regulations
concerning towing may differ from
country to country. It is recommended
that you obey the regulations of the
area where you are driving your vehicle.Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
169) 170) 171) 172) 173)
318) 319) 320)
Towing with front wheels off the
ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position (manual transmission)
or the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (automatic
transmission). Release the parking
brake.
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Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position (manual transmission)
or the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (automatic
transmission). Turn the ignition switch to
the “ACC” position or put the operation
mode in ACC and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position with
a rope or tiedown strap. Never place
the ignition switch in the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in
OFF when towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed by a rope secured to
the towing hook. If your vehicle is to be
towed by another vehicle or if your
vehicle tows another vehicle, pay
careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks are located
as shown in the illustration. Secure the
tow rope to the front towing hook.
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WARNING
318)Towing must not be made for getting
past significant obstacles on the road (e.g.
heaps of snow or material on the road
surface).
319)Towing must be made exclusively on
roads/streets; the device must not be used
to recover the vehicle if it got off the road.
320)As your vehicle is equipped with ESC,
if the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or
only the rear wheels raised off the ground,
the active traction control system may
operate, resulting in an accident.
321)Avoid sudden braking, acceleration
and steering wheel movements; such
driving operation could cause damage to
the towing hook or towing rope. People in
the vicinity could be injured as a result.322)When going down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat, reducing
effectiveness. Have your vehicle transport
by a tow truck.
323)The person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the rope
never becomes slack.
324)Do not use flexible cables for towing
and avoid jerking. During towing
operations, make sure that the fastened
joint does not damage adjoining
components.
325)When towing the vehicle comply with
the specific rules of the Highway Code
regarding the towing device and the
behaviour on the road.
326)Do not start the engine while towing
the vehicle.
327)Towing must be made exclusively on
roads/streets; the device must not be used
to recover the vehicle if it got off the road.
328)Towing must not be made for getting
past significant obstacles on the road (e.g.
heaps of snow or material on the road
surface).
329)Towing must take place with the two
vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible; towing by
roadside assistance vehicles, too, must
take place with the two vehicles aligned as
much as possible.
IMPORTANT
169)This vehicle must not be towed by a
tow truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated fig. 405. Using a sling
lift will damage the bumper and front end.
170)On 4WD vehicles, be sure to set the
drive mode-selector to “2H” position and
transport the vehicle with the driving wheels
on a carriage (Type D or E) as illustrated.
Never try to tow with the drive
mode-selector in “4H” or “4L” positions
(easy select 4WD), “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc”
positions (super select 4WD II) and with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type B
or C) as illustrated. This could result in the
driving system damage or vehicle may
jump at the carriage. If you cannot set the
drive mode-selector to “2H” position or the
transmission is malfunctioning or damaged,
transport the vehicle with the all wheels on
a carriage (Type D or E) as illustrated.
171)On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission
is malfunctioning or damaged, transport the
vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
172)If you tow the vehicles with automatic
transmission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given
below are never exceeded, causing
damage to the transmission. Towing speed:
30 km/h Towing distance: 80 km For the
towing speed and the towing distance,
follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
173)On vehicles with manual transmission,
do not tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
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174)Never tow an automatic transmission
vehicle with the front wheels up (and the
rear wheels on the ground) (Type B) when
the automatic transmission fluid level is low.
This may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
175)When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump do
not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.
176)Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
177)On vehicles with super select 4WD II,
when you are going to tow another vehicle,
set the drive mode-selector to “4H”
position. Selecting “2H” drive may increase
the differential oil temperature, resulting in
possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other
serious faults.OPERATION UNDER
ADVERSE DRIVING
CONDITIONS
On a flooded road
Avoid flooded roads. In the event
driving flooded roads, doing so may
cause the following serious damage to
the vehicle.
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water
immersion
After driving flooded roads, be sure to
have an inspection at a Fiat Dealership
and take the necessary measures or
repair.
When driving in rain, or water-covered
roads, or through a car wash, water
could enter the brake discs, resulting in
temporarily ineffective brakes. In such
cases, lightly depress the brake pedal
to see if the brakes operate properly. If
they do not, lightly depress the pedal
several times while driving in order to
dry the brake pads.
On a wet road
When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface. This reduces a tyre’s frictional
resistance on the road, resulting in loss
of steering stability and braking
capability.To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen road, it is recommended that you
use snow tyres or snow traction device
(tyre chains). Refer to the “Snow tyres”
and “Snow traction device (tyre chains)”
sections.
Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application
and sharp cornering.
Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on snowy or icy roads may cause
tyre slippage and skidding. When
traction between the tyres and the road
is reduced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ,
depending upon whether you have
anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do
have ABS, brake by pressing the brake
pedal hard, and keeping it pressed. If
you do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
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Fuse replacement
332) 333) 334) 335) 336) 337)
179)
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn
off the electrical circuit concerned and
place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in
OFF.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the
inside of the fuse block in the engine
compartment.
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity
table, check the fuse pertaining to the
problem.B. Fuse is OK
C. Blown fuse
NOTE If any system does not function
but the fuse corresponding to that
system is normal, there may be a fault
in the system elsewhere. We
recommend you to have your vehicle
checked.
4. Insert a new fuse of the same
capacity by using the fuse puller.
WARNING
332)Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF
FIRE. If a general protection fuse
(MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) is activated,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
333)If the newly inserted fuse blows again
after a short time, we recommend you to
have the electrical system checked to find
the cause and rectify it.
334)Never use a fuse with a larger
capacity than specified or a substitute
(such as a cable or foil). Doing so could
cause the circuit wires to overheat and
create a fire.
335)Never replace a blown fuse with metal
wires or other material.
336)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition key has been removed and
that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
337)If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (airbag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system,
transmission system) or steering system
blows, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
179)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motor
with the water jet
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SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS
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Adequate care of your vehicle at regular
intervals serves to preserve the value
and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this
owner’s manual can be performed by
the owner.
We recommend you to have the
periodic inspection and maintenance
performed by a Fiat dealership.
In the event a malfunction or a problem
is discovered, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired. This
section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures
that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of
the various procedures.
WARNING
346)When checking or servicing the inside
of the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
347)If it is necessary to do work in the
engine compartment with the engine
running, be especially careful that your
clothing, hair, etc., does not become
caught by the cooling fan, drive belts, or
other moving parts.348)After performing the maintenance
work, make sure that no tools or cloths are
left behind in the engine compartment. If
they are left behind, a fire or damage to the
vehicle may occur.
349)The cooling fan can turn on
automatically even if the engine is not
running. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in OFF
to be safe while you work in the engine
compartment.
350)Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow
open flames around fuel or battery. The
fumes are flammable.
351)Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
352)Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
353)Improper handling of components
and materials used in the vehicle can
endanger your personal safety. We
recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
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