technical specifications FIAT LINEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Lighting of a warning light is associated to
a specific message and/or buzzer when ap-
plicable. These indications are brief and
precautionary and as such must non be
considered as exhaustive and/or alterna-
tive to the information contained in the
Owner’s Handbook, which you are rec-
ommended to read carefully in all cases.
Refer to the information in this chap-
ter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications on the
display fall into either of two categories:
seriousfaults and less seriousfaults.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a
repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a lim-
ited warning “cycle”.
Press MENU ESCto stop the warning
cycle in both cases. The warning light on
the instrument panel will stay on until the
cause of the fault is eliminated.LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the lev-
el of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level, due to possi-
ble leak in the circuit.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
x
If the warning light xturns
on when travelling (on cer-
tain versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) stop the car im-
mediately and contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
WARNING
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on.
On certain versions, if the car is moving
the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on
when travelling, check that the handbrake
is not engaged.

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AIR BAG FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light stays on steady if there
is a failure in the airbag system.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
¬If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light ¬does not turn on or if it stays on when
travelling (together with the message
on the multifunctional display, where
provided) there could be a failure in
safety systems; in this event air bags
or pretensioners may not be deployed
in case of impact or, in a minor num-
ber of cases, they be deployed acci-
dentally. Contact Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have the system checked.
WARNING
Failure of warning light ¬(warning light off) is indicat-
ed by warning light
Fwhich will
blink for longer than the normal 4
seconds indicating that the front pas-
senger airbag is off.
WARNING
HOT ENGINE
COOLANT (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒during normal travel: stop the car,
stop the engine and check that the wa-
ter level in the vessel is not under the
MINline. In this case, wait for a few
minutes for the engine to cool down
when slowly and carefully open the
cap, top-up with coolant and check
that the level is between the MINand
MAXreferences on the vessel itself.
Also check for leakages. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if the warning should come
on when the engine is started again.
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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
v
If the warning light vturns on when the car is trav-
elling (on certain versions together
with the message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
❒In the case of demanding use (e.g.
towing trailers uphill or car at full
load): slow down and stop the car if
the warning light stays on. Stand for
2 or 3 minutes with the engine running
and slightly accelerated to promote a
better circulation of coolant. Then
stop the engine. Check correct liquid
level as described above.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go out as soon as the engine is
started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if the
warning light stays on either steady or
blinking.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
On certain versions the warn-
ing light turns on when one or more
doors or the tailgate are not properly
shut.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
A buzzer will sound when doors/tailgate
are open and the car is moving.
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EBD FAILURE
(red) (amber)
Warning lights
xand >lit at the same
time with the engine running indicates an
EBD system failure or that the system is
not available. Early locking of the rear
wheels may occur in the event of violent
braking causing the car to swerve. Drive
very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have
the system inspected.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
x>
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED
(red)
The warning light on the display
will light up when the car is moving and the
driver’s seat belt is not correctly fastened.
The warning light will blink and a buzzer will
sound if the front seat belts are not cor-
rectly fastened. The buzzer of the S.B.R.
(Seat Belt Reminder) system may only be
switched off by a Fiat Dealership. On some
versions the system may be reactivated
from the setup menu.<

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Go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light
Ueither does not light
up when the key is turned to
MAR to if while travelling the warning
lights comes on either steady or blink-
ing (along with a message on the dis-
play). The operation of warning light
Umay be checked by the traffic po-
lice using specific devices. Follow the
laws in force in the country where you
are driving.
If the light flashes, release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine un-
til the warning light stops flashing; contin-
ue the journey at moderate speed, trying
to avoid driving conditions that may cause
further flashing and contact Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible. EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after engine starting.
This indicates that the warning light is
working correctly. If the warning light ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
❒steady light: a fault in the supply/ignition
system which could cause high emis-
sions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high
consumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
In these conditions, you may continue
travelling at moderate speed without de-
manding excessive effort from the engine.
Prolonged use of the car with the warn-
ing light on may cause damage. Go to a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. If
warning light will go out after the fault
goes away but it will be stored in the sys-
tem.
❒blinking: indicates the possibility of
damage to the catalyser (see “EOBD
system” in section “Dashboard and
controls”). INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(Multijet versions -
amber)
EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol
versions - amber)
Injection system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after engine start-
ing.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling, means a fault in the sup-
ply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
In these conditions, you may continue
travelling at moderate speed without de-
manding excessive effort from the engine.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
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K
FUEL RESERVE(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 7
litres fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink
to indicate a system failure. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked. ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light will light up when the
system is either not working or not avail-
able. In the case, the braking system will
work as normal without the extra poten-
tials offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
>F
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning light
Fcomes on when front
passenger’s airbag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s airbag on, turning
the ignition key to MAR, warning light
Fcomes on steadily for about 4 sec-
onds, it flashes for other 4 seconds and
then it shall go off.
Warning light
Findicates
failure of warning light ¬.
This condition is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of warning light
Ffor longer than 4 seconds. In this case,
warning light ¬may not indicate
fault to the system. Contact Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the
system checked before driving off.
WARNING

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GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions - amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug warming
The warning light will go on when the key
is turned to MAR. It will go out as soon
as the glow plugs have reached a prede-
termined temperature. Start the engine as
soon as the warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light will blink in the event
of a failure to the glow plug heating sys-
tem. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
c
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection
system and irregular engine
operation. If warning light
clights up
(on some versions with the message on
the display), go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the system
bled. Water may have been introduced
in the tank if this appears immediate-
ly after refuelling: in this case, stop
the engine immediately and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE (amber)
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-
ing light stays on, this indicates a possible
failure (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT Warning lights
Uand Ywill come on at the same time to indicate
a Fiat CODE system failure.
If with the engine running the warning light
Yflashes, this means that the car is not
protected by the engine inhibitor device
(see “Fiat Code system” in section “Dash-
board and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the key
stored.
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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure is
detected in parking sensors. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon
as possible.
External light fault
(where provided)
See description of warning light
6.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fu-
el cut-off switch trips.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light will come on
(some versions only) when a fault
to one of the following lights is detected:
– side/taillights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by: one or more
burnt lamps, a blow protection fuse or in-
terruption of the electrical connection.
On certain versions warning light è
comes on instead.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
W
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light comes on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
4
Rain sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light comes on when a rain
sensor failure is detected. Go to a Fiat
Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
See description of warning light
t.
Speed limit exceeded
(where provided)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Multifunctional Display” in sec-
tion “Dashboard and controls”).
Diesel filter failure
(where provided)
The warning light will come on when a
diesel filter system failure is detected. The
display will show the dedicated message
(where provided).

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ESP SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
HILL HOLDER FAILURE
(amber)
ESP system failure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton led ASR OFF, contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
NoteWarning light flashing when driving
indicates that the ESP system is active.
Hill Holder failure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light will come on when a Hill
Holder system failure is detected.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber) (red)
The warning light on the dial
turns on if the front brake pads are worn;
in this case have them changed as soon
as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
d
Diesel particulate filter clogged
(Multijet versions)
The warning light turns on when the
diesel particulate filter is clogged and the
driving conditions do not enable to acti-
vate automatically the regeneration pro-
cedure.
To allow the regeneration procedure,
keep the car running until the warning light
turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
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PARKING SENSOR
FAILURE
(where provided)
(amber)
The warning light turns on when failure
is detected in parking sensors.
On certain versions warning light è
comes on instead.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
t
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS
AND LOW BEAMS
(green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side/taillights and low beams
The warning light turns on when side/tail-
lights or low beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn when this de-
vice is active (see “Follow me home” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
3
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green) (where provided)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
5
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
D
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided) (green)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on together with
the message on the display when turning
the knurled ring of the Cruise Control to
ON.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
Ü
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
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