glow plugs FIAT QUBO 2016 1.G Owners Manual

❒press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as the
warning light goes out. Waiting too long will
waste the heating work carried out by the glow
plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With the engine cold, the accelerator
pedal must be fully released when you turn the
ignition key to AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If thewarning light stays on when the ignition key
is at MAR, turn the key to STOP and then back to
MAR; if the warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if the engine still does not
start.
Warning light
will blink for 60
seconds after star ting or during prolonged
cranking to indicate a fault to the glow
plug heating system. Use the vehicle normally if
the engine starts, but go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒do not demand to performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.
108KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETYSTARTING AND
DRIVINGWARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

WARNING
Always drive at a speed appropriate to
the traffic conditions, the weather
and the laws in force.The engine may be turned
off while the DPF light is on; however, repeated
interruption of the regeneration process may
result in premature degradation of engine
oil. For this reason, it is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before turning off the
engine, following the instructions appearing
above. It is recommended to complete DPF
regeneration with the vehicle stationar y.FUEL RESERVE (amber)
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on, but it should switch off after a few
seconds. The warning light switches on when about
6 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink to indicate
a system failure. If this is the case, go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG FAULT (amber)
Glow plugs preheating
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 warning light goes
out.
IMPORTANT When it is particularly warm outside,
the warning light stays on for an extremely short
time.
Glow plug preheating fault
The warning light flashes if there is a fault in the
preheating system. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light
turns on when there is water
in the diesel fuel filter.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
124KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESIN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

Front airbags ............................... 100
– Front airbag driver's side .... 102
– Front airbag passenger's
side .......................................... 102
– Manual deactivation of
passenger front airbag
and side bag ........................... 103
Front ceiling light ....................... 152
Front ceiling light with map
reading lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 153
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ...................... 146
Front light clusters .................... 146
Front power socket ................... 49
Fuel consumption ...................... 210
Fuel cut-off system ..................... 83
Fuel filter (water in fuel
warning light) ............................ 124
Fuel level gauge ........................... 13
Fuel reserve warning light........ 124
Fuel (reserve warning light) ..... 124
Fuel system.................................. 195
Fuses (replacement) .. 155-157-161G
ear lever................................... 112
Generic failure indication
warning light.............................. 127Generic failure indication
(warning light)........................... 127
Glove compartment................... 49
Glow plug preheating fault
warning light.............................. 124
Glow plugs (preheating/fault
warning light) ............................ 124
Glow plugs preheating
warning light.............................. 124
Handbrake ................................... 110
Handbrake lever ......................... 110
Handbrake (warning light) ....... 118
Hazard lights ................................ 47
Headlight alignment
corrector .................................... 68
Headlights
– Headlight alignment
corrector................................. 68
– Light beam direction ............ 68
Headrest
– Front ........................................ 29
– Rear .......................................... 30
Heating and ventilation ............. 35
Heating and ventilation
system; ........................................ 34
Heavy use of the vehicle .......... 171
Hill Holder (system) .................. 72How to warm up the engine
after it has just started ........... 108
Identification data ..................... 191
Ignition switch
– Ignition ..................................... 11
– Steering lock........................... 12
In an emergency ......................... 129
Inflation pressure ....................... 201
Inflation procedure .................... 139
Injection system/EOBD
engine control system fault
warning light.............................. 123
Injection system (warning
light) ............................................ 123
Installing
electrical/electronic devices ... 80
Instrument panel ......................... 4
Instruments .................................. 12
Interior fittings ............................ 48
Interiors ....................................... 189
Isofix child seat assembly
setup ............................................ 97
Isofix child seats (fitting
arrangement) ............................. 97
– Seat compliance with
child seat use.......................... 99Jack ............................................... 131
222KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX