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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
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INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(red)
On some versions the warning light turns on
when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
properly closed.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
A buzzer will sound (for versions with reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display only) when doors are open and the car
is moving.
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions – amber)
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off af-
ter engine start-up.
The warning light staying on or turning on when travelling,
signal a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause
possible lack of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at mod-
erate speed without demanding excessive effort from the en-
gine. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.U
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on may cause damages. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the failure disap-
pears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: it indicates the possibility of damage to the cat-
alytic converter (see “EOBD system” in section “Know
your vehicle”).
If warning light
v
flashes, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
engine oil changed and instrument panel warning
light turned off.
WARNING
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR
the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not have the steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be
increased, steering is still however possible. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off after
engine start-up. The initial switching-on indicates that the
warning light is working properly. If the warning light ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
❒switched on steadily: it signals a failure in the supply/
ignition system which could cause high emissions at the
exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor handling
and high consumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on may cause damages. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the failure disap-
pears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: it indicates the possibility of damage to the cat-
alytic converter (see “EOBD system” in section “Know
your vehicle”).
If the warning light flashes, it is necessary to release the ac-
celerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the
warning light stops flashing; continue the journey at mod-
erate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may
cause further flashing and contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
If, turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light Udoes not turn on or if it
turns on steadily or flashing when travelling
(on certain versions together with the message on
the display), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible. The operation of the warning light Umay
be checked by the traffic control authorities using
specific devices. Always comply with the traffic
regulations in force in the country where you are
driving.
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FUEL RESERVE (amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 5 litres fuel are left
in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate a sys-
tem failure. If this is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the system checked.
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DPF (DIESEL PARTICULATE TRAP)
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions with DPF
– amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR position the warn-
ing light comes on but should go out after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on steadily when the DPF systems
needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants by the regen-
eration process.
The warning light does not come on every time the DPF
is being regenerated, rather only when the driving condi-
tions are such that the driver needs to know it. To switch
the warning light off, the car must be kept moving until the
regeneration process is completed.
As an average, the process lasts fifteen minutes.
The best conditions to complete the regeneration process
are reached driving the car at about 60 km/h with engine
speed over 2000 rpm. When this warning light comes on,
it does not indicate a car failure and thus it should not be
taken to the workshop. For versions/markets where pro-
vided, the display shows the dedicated message and the
warning light comes on.
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The driving speed should always be suit-
able to traffic conditions, weather condi-
tions and the driver should always comply with
the Highway Code. The engine can also be
switched off if the DPF warning light is on; nev-
ertheless, repeated interruptions of the regener-
ation process could cause an early decay of en-
gine oil. For this reason, always wait until the
warning light switches off before stopping the en-
gine as above described. DPF regeneration should
not be completed when the car is at a standstill
WARNING
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CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
- FIAT CODE (amber)
Turning the key to MAR the warning light shall
flash only once and then go off.
If with the ignition key at MAR, the warning light stays on,
a possible failure is indicated (see “Fiat Code system” in
chapter “Know your vehicle”).
IMPORTANT The turning on at the same time of the
warning lights
U
and
Y
indicates a failure of the Fiat
CODE system.
If with the engine running the warning light
Y
flashes, this
means that the car is not protected by the engine immo-
bilizer device (see “Fiat Code system” in chapter “Know
your vehicle”).
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have all the keys repro-
grammed. WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light
c
turns on when there is water in the
diesel fuel filter. On some versions warning light èturns
on as an alternative.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
The presence of water in the feeding circuit
may cause severe damage to the injection
system and irregular engine operation. If
the warning light
c
lights up (on some versions the
warning light èis on together with the message on
the display), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the system bled. If the same mes-
sage is displayed immediately after refuelling, wa-
ter has probably been poured into the tank: turn
the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
c
Y
GLOW PLUG PRE-HEATING
(Multijet versions - amber)
GLOW PLUG PRE-HEATING FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug pre-heating
This warning light comes on when the key is turned to
MAR. It will go out as soon as the glow plugs have reached
a preset temperature. Start the engine as soon as the warn-
ing light goes out.
IMPORTANT At high ambient temperatures the warning
light stays on for an extremely short time.
Glow plug pre-heating failure
The warning light flashes if there is a failure in the pre-
heating system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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ESP SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays on together
with the LED on the button ASR OFF when travelling, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
NOTE The warning light flashing when driving indicates
that the ESP system is active.
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GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the following cir-
cumstances.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure is detected in en-
gine oil pressure sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the failure fixed as soon as possible.
Water in diesel fuel filter
See what described for warning light
c.
Inertia fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the inertia fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. The display shows the dedicated
message.
è
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE (amber)
The warning light will come on (some versions
only) when a failure to one of the following lights
is detected:
– side lights;
– brake lights (third brake light excluded);
– rear fog lights;
– direction indicators;
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could be: one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or an electric con-
nection cut-off.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light turns on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
4
HEATED REAR WINDOW (amber)
The warning light turns on when switching the
heated rear window on.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)
The warning light comes on when the front fog
lights are turned on. HILL HOLDER FAILURE (amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR
the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light will turn on when the Hill Holder sys-
tem is faulty. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS
(green) FOLLOW ME HOME (green)
Side/tail lights and low beams
The warning light comes on when side/tail lights or low
beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will come when this device is active (see
“Follow me home” in chapter “Know your vehicle”).
The display shows the dedicated message.
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LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction in-
dicator control lever is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light but-
ton is pressed.
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICA-
TOR (green - blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction in-
dicator control lever is moved upwards or, together with
the left indicator, when the hazard light button is pressed.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
STARTING THE ENGINEEMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat CODE system fails to deactivate engine immo-
bilising system the instrument panel warning lights
Y
and
U
stay on and the engine cannot be started.
To start the engine the emergency start-up can be per-
formed.
Read the whole procedure carefully before trying to car-
ry it out: if you make a mistake, you need to turn the ig-
nition key back to STOP and repeat the whole operation
from the beginning.
Proceed as follows:
❒
read the five-digit electronic code from the CODE card;
❒
turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒
press and hold down the accelerator pedal: the warn-
ing light
U
turns on for about 8 seconds, and then goes
off;
❒
release the accelerator pedal and count the flashes of
the warning light
U
;
❒
count the number of flashes that corresponds to the
first digit of the code on the CODE card, then press the
accelerator pedal and hold it there until the warning
light
U
comes on (for 4 seconds) and then goes off. Re-
lease the accelerator pedal;
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
❒
the warning light
U
will start flashing again: after it has
flashed the number of times corresponding to the
second digit on the CODE card, fully depress the ac-
celerator pedal and hold it there;
❒
do the same for the remaining digits on the CODE card;
❒
once the last digit has been entered, hold the acceler-
ator pedal pressed. The warning light
U
will light up for
four seconds and then go out. Release the accelerator
pedal;
JUMP STARTING fig. 120
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an aux-
iliary battery with the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
F0Z0694m
fig. 120
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Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP without removing
it. The steering column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the wheels cannot
be steered.
WARNING
When towing, remember that without the
help of the servo-brake and electric pow-
er steering, a greater effort is required on the ped-
al and steering wheel. Do not use flexible cables
when towing and avoid jerky movements. While
towing, make sure not to damage parts in contact
with the car. When towing the car, comply with
the regulations of the Highway Code about tow-
ing, both concerning the towing device and the
driving behaviour on the road.
WARNING
During towing, never start the engine.
WARNING
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Car maintenance should be charged to
a Fiat Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to carry
out yourself, always make sure you have the prop-
er equipment, genuine Fiat spare parts and the nec-
essary fluids; do not however carry out these
operations if you have no experience.
IMPORTANT – Battery
Check the battery charge once a year, preferably before
at the beginning of winter to limit the risk of electrolyte
freezing.
This check should be carried out more frequently if the
car is used mainly for short journeys, or if it is fitted with
accessories that permanently absorb electricity even with
the ignition key removed, especially in the case of after-
market accessories. If the car is used in hot climates or
particularly harsh conditions it is advisable to check the
level of the battery fluid (electrolyte) more frequently than
specified in the “Scheduled Servicing Programme”.
❒
frequently idling engine or long distance low speed dri-
ving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in case
of a long term inactivity;
change engine oil more frequently than required on the
“Scheduled Servicing Programme”.
IMPORTANT – Diesel filter
The possibility of topping-up with diesel fuel not comply-
ing with EN 590 European Standard might make it neces-
sary to replace the filter more frequently than indicated in
the “Scheduled Servicing Programme”.
IMPORTANT – Air filter
When the car is used on dusty roads, change the air fil-
ter more frequently than shown on the “Scheduled Ser-
vicing Programme”. If in doubt as to how often the en-
gine oil and air filter should be changed according to how
you use the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT – Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering element more fre-
quently if the car is used in dusty or very polluted places.
Specifically, replace if a lower air flow into the passen-
ger’s compartment is found.
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MAINTENANCEIN
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F0Z0112m
fig. 185
WHEELS AND TYRESCheck the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver
wheel, approximately every two weeks and before long
journeys: the pressure should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under stan-
dard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications” chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 185:
A standard pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
❒
the ceiling lights must be off. The car is however pro-
vided with an automatic system for switching-off inter-
nal lights;
❒
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
warning lights, etc...) switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
❒
before performing any operation on the electric system,
disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒
battery terminals shall always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains for a long time
under 50%, the battery is damaged by sulphation, reduc-
ing its capacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (e.g. al-
ready at −10 °C). Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity”
in “Starting and driving” if the car is left parked for a long
time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric acces-
sories which require permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
or accessories influencing the electrical supply require-
ments, contact Fiat Dealership whose skilled personnel, in
addition to suggesting the most suitable devices included
in Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the overall electric ab-
sorption, checking whether the car’s electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even when
the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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