ignition FIAT LINEA RHD 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

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 not 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 minim um level, due to possi-
ble leak in the circuit.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
If the warning light turns
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.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on
when travelling, check that the handbrake
is not engaged.
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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.
If the warning light
turns on when the car is trav-
elling (on cer tain 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 traile rs 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 igni tion 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 ste-
ady or blinking.
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Go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible if warning
light either 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).
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
Dealership 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
system.
blinking: indicates the possibility of
damage to the catalyser (see “EOBD
system” in section “Dashboard
and
controls”). INJECTION SYSTEM
FA I L U R E
(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 Dealersh ip as so on as
possible.
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FUEL RESERVE (amber)
Turning the ignitio n 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 che-
cked. 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.
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning light comes on when front
passenger’s airbag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s airbag on, turning
the ignition key to MAR, warning light
comes on steadily for about 4 sec-
onds, it flashes for other 4 seconds and
then it shall go off.
Warning light indicates
failure of warning light .
This condition is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of warning light
for 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.
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GLOW PLUG
WA R M I N G
(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.
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.
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection
system and irregular engine
operation. If warning light lights up
(on some versions with the message on
the display), go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possi bl e to hav e the
system bled. Water may have been intro-
duced in the tank if this appears imme-
diate ly afte r refu ellin g: in this case ,
stop the engine immediately and cont-
act 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 and
will come on at the same time to indicate
a Fiat CODE system failure.
If with the engine running the warning light
flashes, 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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20 70
30
40
20/30
20/30/40
30
15
10
7.5
7.5
15 7.5
10
7.5 F03 F01
F04
F05
F06
F07
F08
F10
F11
F14
F15
F17 F16
F18
F19
Fuse box in engine compartment
LOADS FUSE AMPERES
Ignition switch Dashboard CPL1
Brake valves
Brake pump
Engine cooling fan (low speed)
Engine cooling fan (high speed)
Climate control fan
Horn
Engine control system secondary loads
Right main beam headlight
Left beam headlight
Engine control system primary loads EOBD
Engine control unit
Conditioner compressor
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15
15/20
20
–
50
15 F21
F22
F23
F24
F00
F30
LOADSFUSE AMPERES
Fuel pump
Engine control system primary loads (injectors, ignition coils)
Windscreen wiper motor
Spare
Glow plug pre-heating unit
Fog lights
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The total intake of these systems (facto-
ry and after-market) must be less than 0.6
mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
following table:
Battery Maximum
permissible
loadless
consumption
40 Ah 24 mA
50 Ah 30 mA
60 Ah 36 mA
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
switch off all lights inside the car: the
car is however equipped with a system
which switches all internal lights off au-
tomatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on for
a long time when the engine is not run-
ning;
before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
make sure that battery terminals are al-
ways be perfectly tight.
Always wear the proper pro-
tective eyewear when work-
ing on the battery or near it.
WARNING
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 160
ENGINE CODES - VERSIONS .......................................... 161
ENGINE .................................................................................. 162
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 163
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 163
BRAKES ................................................................................... 164
SUSPENSIONS ....................................................................... 164
STEERING ............................................................................... 164
WHEELS .................................................................................. 165
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 169
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 170
WEIGHTS ............................................................................... 171
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 172
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................................. 173
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Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s
technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
TRANSMISSION
1.4 16v -1.3 Multijet
Gearbox Five forward gears plus reverse with synchronisers for forward gears
Clutch Self-adjusting with pedal without idle stroke
Drive Front
Fuel feedMultipoint electronic injection Multijet direct injection
“Common Rail”
FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.4 16v1.3 Multijet
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