ECO mode FIAT FULLBACK 2018 Owner handbook (in English)
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Dear Customer
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing Fiat Fullback.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. Here
you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Fiat Fullback.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and
above all with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on
different road surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care
and maintenance of your vehicle over time. After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an
easy reference and for making sure it remains on board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the
people at Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Fullback versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which
is related to the trim level, engine and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the
production of the model, outside the specific request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the
wording (where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA Italy
S.p.A. aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make
changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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for approximately 15 seconds and the
turn-signal lamps will blink twice.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically retract or
extend when all the doors are locked or
unlocked using the key switches of the
keyless entry system. Refer to “Outside
rear view mirrors”.
NOTE If the UNLOCK switch (2) is
pressed and no door is opened within
approximately 30 seconds, relocking
will automatically occur.
It is possible to modify functions as
follows:
The time from pressing of the
UNLOCK switch (2) to the moment of
automatic locking can be changed.
Activating the operation confirmation
function (blinking of the turn-signal
lamps) only during locking, or only
during unlocking.
The confirmation function (this
indicates locking or unlocking of the
doors with the blink of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
The number of times the turn-signal
lamps are blinked by the confirmation
function can be changed.Operation of the Dead Lock System
(where provided)
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock
System, it is possible to set the Dead
Lock System by pressing the LOCK
switch (1) two times. Refer to “Dead
Lock System”.
Operation of the outside rear view
mirrors (Vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch)
To fold — Locking the doors using the
LOCK switch (1), the outside rear view
mirrors are folded automatically.
To extend — Unlocking the doors using
the UNLOCK switch (2), the outside
rear view mirrors are extended
automatically.
NOTE Functions can be modified as
stated below. Please consult a Fiat
Dealership.
Automatically extend when the
driver’s door is closed, and then the
following operation is performed.
Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system: turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC”
position. Vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system: put the
operation mode in ON or ACC
Automatically retract when the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position or the operation mode is put in
OFF, and the driver’s door is then
opened.
Automatically extend when the
vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h.
Deactivate the automatic extension
function.
NOTE The outside rear view mirrors
can be folded or extended by the
following operations, even if changing
to the any of above. After pressing the
“LOCK” switch to lock the doors, if the
“LOCK” switch is pressed again twice
in a row within about 30 seconds, the
outside rear view mirrors will retract.
After pressing the “UNLOCK” switch to
unlock the doors, if the “UNLOCK”
switch is pressed again twice in a row
within about 30 seconds, the outside
rear view mirrors will extend again.
NOTE The keyless entry system does
not operate in the following conditions:
The key is left in the ignition switch
(except for vehicles with keyless
operation system).
The operation mode is not in OFF
(vehicles with keyless operation
system).
The door is open.
NOTE The key switch will operate
within approximately4mfromthe
vehicle. However, the operating range
of the key switch may change if the
vehicle is located near a TV transmitting
tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.
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The keyless operation key is touching
or covered by a metal object.
A keyless entry system is being used
nearby.
When the keyless operation key
battery is worn out.
When the keyless operation key is
set down in an area with strong radio
waves or noise. In such cases, use the
emergency key. Refer to “To
lock/unlock without using the keyless
operation function”.
NOTE Because the keyless operation
key receives signals in order to
communicate with the transmitters in
the vehicle, the battery continually
wears down regardless of keyless
operation key use. The battery life is
1 to 2 years, depending on usage
conditions. When the battery wears out,
replace the battery according to the
description in this manual or have it
replaced a Fiat Dealership. Refer to
“Procedure for replacing the key
battery”.
NOTE Because the keyless operation
key continually receives signals, strong
radio wave reception could affect
battery wear. Do not leave the key near
a TV, personal computer, or other
electronic device.Operating range of the keyless
operation system
If you are carrying the keyless operation
key, enter the operating range of the
keyless operation system, and press
the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch, the ID code for your
key is verified.
You can lock and unlock the doors,
start the engine and change the
operation mode only if the ID codes of
your keyless operation key and the
vehicle match.
NOTE If the keyless operation key
battery is wearing out or there are
strong electromagnetic waves or noise
present, the operating range may
become smaller and operation may
become unstable.Operating range for locking and
unlocking the doors
* — indicates front of the vehicle
The operating range is approximately
70 cm from the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch.
NOTE Locking and unlocking operate
only when you press a door switch that
detects the keyless operation key.
NOTE Operation may not be possible if
you are too close to the front door or
window.
NOTE Even if the keyless operation key
is within 70 cm of the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, if
the key is near to the ground or high
up, the system may not operate.
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NOTE If the keyless operation key is
within the operating range, even
someone not carrying the key can lock
and unlock the doors by pressing the
driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch.
Operating range for starting the
engine and changing the operation
mode
* — indicates front of the vehicle
The operating range is the interior of the
vehicle.
NOTE Even if it is within the operating
range, if the keyless operation key is in
a small item holder such as the glove
box, on top of the instrument panel,
door pocket or in the luggage
compartment, it may be impossible to
start the engine and change the
operation mode.NOTE If a keyless operation key is too
close to the door or door window, it
may be possible to start the engine or
change the operation mode even when
the key is outside the vehicle.
To operate using the keyless
operation function
Locking the doors
When you are carrying the keyless
operation key, if you press the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (A), within the operating range,
the doors are locked.
The turn-signal lamps will blink once
and the outer buzzer will sound once.
Also refer to “Locking and unlocking:
Doors, Central door locks”.
Unlocking the doors
When you are carrying the keyless
operation key, if you press the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (A), within the operating range,
all the doors are unlocked.If the room lamp switch is in the middle
position at this time, the room lamp will
turn on for 15 seconds. The turn-signal
lamps will blink twice and the outer
buzzer will sound twice.
If the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch is pressed and any
of the doors is not opened within
approximately 30 seconds, relocking
will automatically occur.
Refer to “Locking and unlocking: Doors,
Central door locks”.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically
retract/extend when all the doors are
locked/unlocked using the keyless
operation function. Refer to “Outside
rear view mirrors”.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
Dead Lock System, pressing the
driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock
System to be set (refer to “Setting the
system”).
NOTE The keyless operation function
does not operate under the following
conditions:
The keyless operation key is inside
the vehicle.
A door is open or ajar.
The operation mode is not in OFF.
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Warning activation
In order to prevent vehicle theft or the accidental operation of the keyless operation system, the lamp and buzzer are used to
alert the driver.
Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
4 times. Inner
buzzer sounds.Keyless
operation key
take-out
monitoring
systemWhen the vehicle is parked with
the operation mode in any mode
other than OFF, if you close the
door after opening any of the
doors and taking the keyless
operation key out of the vehicle.
Outer buzzer sounds 4 times at
this time. And when a vehicle
starts, inner buzzer sounds once.If you take the keyless operation key out of the
vehicle through a window without opening a door,
this system does not operate.
It is possible to change the setting to make the
system operate if you take the keyless operation key
out from the vehicle through a window without
opening a door. For further information, please
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Even if you have the keyless operation key within the
engine start operating range, if the key and vehicle
ID codes cannot be matched, for example due to
the ambient environment or electromagnetic
conditions, the warning may be activated.
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 secondsKey lock-in
prevention
systemWhen the operation mode is in
OFF, if you close all the doors with
the keyless operation key left in
the vehicle and you try to lock the
doors by pressing the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch.Make sure you have the keyless operation key with
you before locking the doors. Even if you leave the
keyless operation key inside the vehicle, it is
possible that the doors will lock depending on the
surrounding environment and wireless signal
conditions.
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 secondsDoor ajar
prevention
systemWhen the operation mode is in
OFF, if you try to lock the doors by
pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch with one of the doors not
completely closed.—
Blinks No soundKeyless
operation
systemThe battery of the keyless
operation key has worn out.Replace the battery as soon as possible at a Fiat
Dealership.
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Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
Illuminates No soundKeyless
operation
systemA power supply is not switched
over from OFF because the
keyless operation key in the
vehicle cannot be detected. When
a warning is issued to being in the
vehicle, it is because the battery of
the keyless operation key has
worn out or the state of the
surrounding radio wave is bad.Please confirm that the keyless operation key is in
the vehicle. If the key is in the vehicle, insert the slot.
Starting the engine and changing the operation
mode should be now possible.
Illuminates No soundKeyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the keyless
operation system.If the warning lamp illuminates, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
sounds
(intermittent
sounds)Keyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the electrical
system.If the warning lamp illuminates, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
sounds
(continuous
sounds)Keyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the electrical
system.Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 seconds.
Inner buzzer
sounds
approximately
1 minute.Keyless
operation key
reminderWhen the operation mode is in
OFF with the keyless operation
key left in the key slot, if you try to
open the driver’s door.Remove the keyless operation key from the key slot.
Refer to “Starting and stopping the engine”.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
soundsSteering wheel
lockThere is a fault in the steering
wheel lock system.Refer to “Steering wheel lock”.
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Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 secondsOperation
mode OFF
reminder
systemWhen the operation mode is in
any mode other than OFF with all
the doors are closed, if you try to
lock by using the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch.Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system”.
Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
Illuminates No soundsImmobilizer
systemThere is a fault in the electronic
immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system).Put the operation mode in OFF and then start the
engine again. If the warning is not cancelled,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
BlinksInner buzzer
soundsSteering wheel
lockSteering wheel does not unlock.Unlock the steering wheel lock following the
procedure of reference page. Refer to “Steering
wheel lock”
Illuminates No soundsSteering wheel
lockSteering wheel lock is abnormal. Refer to “Steering wheel lock”.
WARNING
1)When carrying a key on flights, do not
press any switches on the key while on the
plane. If a switch is pressed on the plane,
the key emits electromagnetic waves,
which could adversely affect the plane’s
flight operation. When carrying a key in a
bag, be careful that no switches on the key
can be easily pressed by mistake.2)Don’t make any alterations or additions
to the immobilizer system; alterations or
additions could cause failure of the
immobilizer.
3)When the key case is opened, be careful
to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.4)People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers or implantable cardiovascular-
defibrillators should not go near the exterior
transmitters (A) or the interior transmitters
(B) see fig. 15, fig. 16. The radio waves
used by the keyless operation system could
adversely affect implantable cardiac
pacemakers or implantable
cardiovascular-defibrillators.
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ENGINE SWITCH
(Where provided)
In order to prevent theft, the engine will
not start unless a preregistered keyless
operation key is used. (Engine
immobilizer function)
If you are carrying the keyless operation
key, you can start the engine.
4) 5) 6) 7)
NOTE When operating the engine
switch, press the switch all the way in. If
the switch is not fully pressed, the
engine may not start or the operation
mode may not change. If the engine
switch is pressed correctly, there is no
need to hold the engine switch down.
NOTE When the battery in the keyless
operation key has worn out, or the
keyless operation key is out of the
vehicle, a warning lamp will blink for
5 seconds.Operation mode of the engine
switch and its function
OFF
The indicator lamp on the engine switch
turns off. The operation mode cannot
be put in OFF when the selector lever is
in any position other than the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T).
ACC
Electrical devices such as the audio and
accessory socket can be operated. The
indicator lamp on the engine switch
illuminates orange.
ON
All vehicle’s electrical devices can be
operated. The indicator lamp on the
engine switch illuminates green. The
indicator lamp turns off when the
engine is running.NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobilizer. To start the
engine, the ID code which the
transponder inside the key sends must
match the one registered in the
immobilizer computer. Refer to
“Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)”.
Changing the operation mode
If you press the engine switch without
depressing the brake pedal (A/T) or the
clutch pedal (M/T), you can change the
operation mode in the order of OFF,
ACC, ON, OFF.
NOTE If the operation mode cannot be
changed to OFF, perform the following
procedure:
1 – Move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then change the
operation mode to OFF. (For vehicles
with A/T)
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2 – One of the other causes could be
low battery voltage. If this occurs, the
keyless entry system, keyless operation
function, and steering lock will also not
operate. Contact an Authorised Fiat
Dealership.
8) 9)
ACC power auto-cutout function
After about 30 minutes has elapsed
with the operation mode in ACC, the
function automatically cuts out the
power for the audio system and other
electric devices that can be operated
with that position. (only that driver’s
door has closed and the selector lever
in the “P” (PARK) position).
When you open driver’s door or the
engine switch operate again, the power
is supplied again.
NOTE When ACC power supply
automatic stop, the steering wheel
can’t lock and you can’t lock and
unlock the doors by the keyless entry
key and keyless operation key.
NOTE It is possible to modify functions
as follows:
The time until the power cuts out can
be changed to about 60 minutes.
The ACC power auto-cutout function
can be deactivated. For details, we
recommend you to consult a Fiat
Dealership.
Operation mode OFF reminder
system
When the operation mode is in any
mode other than OFF, if you try to lock
the doors by pressing the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch, a warning lamp will blink and
the outer buzzer will sounds and you
cannot lock the doors.
Operation mode ON reminder
system
If the driver’s door is opened with the
engine stopped and the operation
mode in any mode other than OFF, the
operation mode ON reminder inner
buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to put the operation mode in OFF.
WARNING
6)Do not remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steering
wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control.
7)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by an authorized Dealership
before driving again.
8)Always remove the key when you leave
your vehicle to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse gear if the vehicle is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.
9)Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will lock as
soon as it is turned. This also applies to
cases in which the vehicle is towed.
10)Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations be carried out
involving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device). This could negatively
affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty, cause serious safety
problems and also result in vehicle
non-compliance with type-approval
requirements.
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IMPORTANT
1)If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to
function and braking efficiency will
deteriorate. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require
greater manual effort to operate the
steering.
2)Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not
running, doing so will cause the battery to
be discharged.
3)Do not turn the key to the “START”
position while the engine is running. Doing
so could damage the starter motor.
4)The indicator lamp (A) fig. 26 will flash
orange when there is a problem or
malfunction in the keyless operation
system. Never drive if the indicator lamp on
the engine switch is flashing orange.
Immediately contact your Fiat Dealership.
5)If the engine switch operation is not
smooth and feels like it is sticking, do not
operate the switch. Immediately contact
your Fiat Dealership.
6)When the engine is not running, put the
operation mode in OFF. Leaving the
operation mode in ON or ACC for a long
time when the engine is not running may
cause the battery to be discharged, making
it impossible to start the engine, lock and
unlock the steering wheel.7)When the battery is disconnected, the
current operation mode is memorized. After
reconnecting the battery, the memorized
mode is selected automatically. Before
disconnecting the battery for repair or
replacement, make sure to put the
operation mode in OFF. Be careful if you
are not sure which operation mode the
vehicle is in when the battery is run down.
8)The operation mode cannot be changed
from OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless
operation key is not detected to be in the
vehicle. Refer to “Keyless operation system:
Operating range for starting the engine and
changing the operation mode”.
9)When there is the keyless operation key
in the vehicle and the operation mode isn’t
change, the keyless operation key may
have worn out.
DOORS
11) 12) 13)
NOTE To prevent the key from being
locked inside the vehicle, neither the
lock knob on the driver’s door nor the
key can be used to lock the driver’s
door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key
A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE On vehicles with central door
locks, when locking or unlocking with
the key, all doors will be locked or
unlocked. Refer to “Central door locks”.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with
the keyless operation system, the
driver’s door can be locked or unlocked
with the emergency key. Refer to
“Emergency key”.
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