engine FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Multipla.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Multipla’s features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your
Fiat Multipla’s technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Fiat warranty booklet lists the Services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Multipla versions.
As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related to the engine
and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
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ENGINE START-UP
Petrol engines with mechanical gearbox:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the
gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the
ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully
depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator; turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the
mwarning light to go off; turn the ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has
started.

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95
conforming to the European specification EN228.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the
warranty cover for caused damages as a consequence.
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of
the components of your Fiat Multipla. These labels bear symbols that
remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular
component.
The plate summarising the symbols used (A) can be found under the
bonnet.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your car from attempted theft, it has been fitted with
an electronic engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) which is automatically
activated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each ignition key grip. The device
transmits a radio-frequency signal when the engine is started through a
special aerial built into the ignition switch. The modulated signal, which
changes each time the engine is started, is the password by means of
which the control unit recognises the key and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is removed from STOP, or PARK, the
protection system will immobilise the engine.
When the key is turned to MAR at engine startup:
❒If the code is acknowledged warning light (A)
¢on the instrument
panel will flash briefly; the code system has acknowledged the key code
and deactivates the engine immobiliser. When the key is turned to
AVV, the engine starts up.
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The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp knocks.
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❒If warning light ¢remains lit (together with
warning light
Uon petrol engine versions only) the
code is not acknowledged. Bring the key back to
STOP then onto MAR again. If it still remains
immobilised, try with another key.
If it is still not possible to start the engine, you will
have to use the emergency procedure (see section “In
an emergency”) and contact Fiat Dealership.
Starting up with ignition key at MAR:
❒If warning light
¢comes on, it means that the
system is making a self-test (e.g. for a voltage drop).
The first time you stop you can test the system:
switch off the engine turning the key to STOP; then
turn to MAR again: warning light
¢comes on and
should go out after about one second. If it remains
alight, repeat the operations described above,
leaving the key at STOP for more than 30 seconds. If the problem persists, go to a Fiat Dealership.
❒If warning light
¢flashes it means that the car is
not protected by the immobiliser. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately and get them to store the
codes of all the keys in the memory.
IMPORTANT The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp
knocks.
IMPORTANT Each key handed over with the car has
its own code, different from all the others, which must
be stored in the memory of the system’s control unit.
To have new keys memorised (maximum seven) go to
a Fiat Dealership taking with you all the keys in your
possession, the CODE card, personal identification
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 4 different positions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, central door locking,
electronic alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting.
❒PARK: engine off, parking lights on, key can be extracted, steering
locked. To turn the key to PARK, press button (A).
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WARNINGWhen getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants
from accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake and
if the car is parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the car is facing
downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over
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INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER
Indicator (A) displays the car speed (speedometer).
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The needle indicates the amount of fuel still in the tank. If the reserve
warning light (B) comes on it means that there are about 7 litres left in
the tank.
E - empty tank.
F - full tank.
Never travel with the tank almost empty: lack of fuel could damage the
catalyser.
See the indications given in paragraph “At the filling station".
IMPORTANT If there is a fault in the fuel level control system, the
reserve warning light flashes continuously and the level needle goes to
zero.
REV COUNTER
Needle (C) shows engine rpm.
IMPORTANT A “runway speed rate” will cause the electronic injection
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INITIAL TEST
Turn the ignition key to MAR. The message CHECK IN PROGRESS will appear on the configurable multifunction
display. This means that the electronic systems aboard the car are being checked. The test will last for approximately
four seconds. If no faults are found, the message OK will appear on the display after the engine has been started.
IMPORTANT If a failure message appears on the configurable multifunction display, see “Warning lights and
messages” in this section.
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Standard display Engine
running
Turn the ignition
key to MAR
if there are no
faults
The Service Schedule establishes the interventions to be carried out every 20,000 km. This message will appear automatically when the key is
turned to MAR when a distance of 2,000 km (or miles) before the service deadline is reached. The message is then represented every 200 km
until there are 200 km left to the deadline after which the message is represented every 100 km, 50 km, etc... The data can only be reset by a
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
It is located under the dashboard on driver’s side and comes into
operation in the event of a crash.
It is a safety switch (A) that comes into operation in the event of a crash,
cutting off the fuel supply thus stopping the engine.
Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks, e.g. in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again, press button
(A) to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent
battery run-down.
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If, after a crash, you smell fuel or see leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the
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SUN VISORS
They are located at the sides of the driving mirror. They can be pivoted
frontwise and sideways.
On the back of the driver’s sun visor there is a document pocket,
whereas on the passenger side there is a vanity mirror.
CURRENT SOCKETS
These are located as follows:
❒socket (A) on the dashboard beside the ashtray;
❒socket (B) in the boot, on the left side (optional).
Current sockets are powered when the ignition key is at MAR.
To use the current sockets remove the protection cover.
IMPORTANT With the engine off and ignition key at MAR, prolonged
use (or more than 1 hour) of accessories with high current intake could
deploy the battery, even preventing the engine from starting.
Correct functioning is only ensured if the accessories are connected with
a homologated plug, as installed on all Lineaccessori Fiat components.
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Do not use the socket for accessories with power over 180W (maximum intake 15A).
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FOOD BOX (where prvided)
The food box fitted on Fiat Multipla has a capacity of 8 litres which means
that it can contain up to three one and a half litre bottles, equal to max.
4.5 kg distributed between the two boxes.
The box, that can be fitted either in front or rear the central seat, is
insulated and can be used to cool or warm up the food box according to
your needs. When using for cooling, a temperature difference of
approximately 20°C can be achieved between the temperature inside the
box and that of the passenger compartment after approximately one
hour of operation. The lowest possible temperature that can be reached
in any case is not lower than 8-10°C.
To prevent draining the battery charge, the system is connected to the
electrical system via the ignition key. As a result, the box will only work
when the engine is running.
You should remove perishables from the box if you leave the car parked
for longer than two hours.
Switch to position 1 = to warm; position 2 = to cool.
If another food box is fitted, you can connect it to the 12 V outlet in the
boot using the coil cable provided for the purpose. You are
recommended to connect it only if strictly necessary in order to limit
electric absorption.
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