ignition FIAT SEDICI 2007 2.G Owner's Guide

75
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(if equipped)
60G049
When the driver doesn’t buckle his or her
seat belt, this light will come on.
63J030
This light blinks or comes on for several
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position so you can check if
the light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the air bag system or the
seat belt pretensioner system (if equipped).
If the “AIR BAG” light does
not blink or come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position, stays on for more
than 10 seconds, or comes on while
driving, the air bag system or the seat
belt pretensioner system (if equipped)
may not work properly. Have both sys-
tems inspected by an authorized Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction in-
dicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
The malfunction indicator light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” or “START” and goes out when the
engine is started. CHARGING LIGHT
50G052A
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there
is something wrong with the battery charg-
ing system. If the light comes on when the
engine is running, the charging system
should be inspected immediately by your
Fiat Dealership.For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion.
“AIR BAG” LIGHT (if equipped)
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 75

76
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
when the engine is running, there is a
problem with the emission control sys-
tem. Bring the vehicle to your Fiat Deal-
ership to have the problem corrected.
IMPORTANT Continuing to drive the ve-
hicle when the malfunction indicator light
is on can cause permanent damage to the
vehicle’s emission control system, and can
affect fuel economy and driveability.
Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) Light
(only for Diesel versions)
84E034
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly
to let you know the light is working.
If this light blinks with the ignition switch
turned “ON”, the engine will not start.
NOTE
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position, then turn it back to
the “ON” position. If the light still blinks
with the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, there may be something wrong
with the immobilizer system. Ask to you
Fiat Dealership to inspect the system.FIAT CODE SYSTEM LIGHT
(IMMOBILIZER) (if equipped)
(only for petrol versions)
65D239
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on to let
you know the light is working. If this light
blinks with the ignition switch turned to
“ON”, there may be something wrong
with the immobilizer system.
If this light blinks with the ignition switch
turned to “ON”, the engine will not start.
NOTE
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK” position, then turn it back
to the “ON” position. If the light still blinks
with the ignition switch turned to the
“ON” position, there may be something
wrong with the immobilizer system.
Ask to you Fiat Dealership to inspect the
system.
54G345
OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIGHT
(only for Diesel versions)
If this light comes on while driving, it may
mean engine overheat. Refer to “Tem-
perature Gauge/Overheat Indicator Light”
section.
GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT
(only for Diesel versions)
60A534
If the coolant temperature is cool enough,
this light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned on and goes out when the
glow plug is heated enough for engine
starting.
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 76

78
79J039
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the
power steering system may not work
properly. Have the system inspected by
your Fiat Dealership.
NOTE If the power steering system does
not work properly, you will feel heavier
to steer but you still will be able to steer. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
LIGHT (if equipped)KEYLESS START SYSTEM
INDICATOR LIGHT (if equipped)
62J041
When you push the ignition switch for ve-
hicle with the keyless start system, this
light will come on in blue or red. If this
light comes on in blue, you can turn the
ignition switch without using an ignition
key. If this light comes on in red, you can
not turn the ignition switch without us-
ing an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ig-
nition Switch” in the “STEERING COL-
UMN CONTROLS” section.
If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that
the remote controller is not in the vehi-
cle. For details, refer to “Keyless Start Sys-
tem” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.REAR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
LIGHT (if equipped)
54G491
The rear fog light indicator light comes on
when the rear fog light operates.
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 78

79
MAIN BEAM (HIGH BEAM)
INDICATOR LIGHT
50G055
When you turn on the left or right turn
signals, the corresponding green arrow on
the instrument cluster will flash along with
the respective turn signal lights. When you
turn on the hazard warning switch, both
arrows will flash along with all of the turn
signal lights.
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.
79J040
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
When the 2WD/4WD switch is in the
“4WD AUTO” mode with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position, the light
comes on and stays on.
If the light and the “4WD LOCK” indica-
tor light stay on or come on simultane-
ously when driving, there may be some-
thing wrong with the 4WD system. Have
the system inspected by an authorized
Fiat Dealership. TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS 4WD AUTO INDICATOR LIGHT
(if equipped)
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 79

80
4WD LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT
(if equipped)NOTE
❒When the vehicle speed is increased,
the “4WD LOCK” mode will be
changed to the “4WD AUTO” mode
automatically. The “4WD AUTO” in-
dicator light will come on and stay on.
❒When the ignition switch is turned to
the “OFF” position, the “4WD LOCK”
mode is canceled.
For details of the “4WD LOCK” mode,
refer to “Using the 2WD/4WD Switch”
in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”
section.
IMPORTANT Do not operate your vehi-
cle in “4WD LOCK” mode on dry hard
surfaces. If the oil temperature of the parts for
4WD system is high, this light will blink.
The “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
mode will be changed to the “2WD”
mode automatically to prevent a damage
of the parts for 4WD system.
For details, refer to “Using the 2WD/
4WD Switch” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
NOTE If you restart the engine, the light
will stop blinking temporarily.
NOTE When the vehicle speed is in-
creased, the “4WD LOCK” mode will be
changed to the “4WD AUTO” mode au-
tomatically. The “4WD AUTO” indicator
light will come on and stay on.
79J100
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
The light comes on when the 2WD/4WD
switch is changed to the “4WD LOCK”
mode from the “4WD AUTO” mode.
If the light and the “4WD AUTO” indi-
cator light stay on or come on simultane-
ously when driving, there may be some-
thing wrong with the 4WD system. Have
the system inspected by an authorized
Fiat Dealership.
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 80

81
Odometer/Trip meter (Indication
of illumination intensity)
When the ignition switch is turned to
“ON”, the display shows the odometer or
trip meter. The odometer records the to-
tal distance the vehicle has been driven.
The trip meter can be used to measure
the distance traveled on short trips or be-
tween fuel stops.IMPORTANT Keep track of your odome-
ter reading and check the maintenance
schedule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain parts
can result from failure to perform re-
quired services at the proper mileage in-
tervals. 1.Speedometer
2.Odometer/Trip meter (Indication of
illumination intensity)
3.Indication selector and meter illumi-
nation control knob
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/ h.
79J185
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/TRIP METER/
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 81

82
When the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” and the lighting switch is turned to
the second or third position with the il-
lumination cancel switch in the OFF po-
sition, the display shows four types of in-
dication; odometer (A), tripmeter A(B),
tripmeter B(C) and indication of illumi-
nation intensity (D). Push the selector
knob (3) quickly to switch the indication
among the four. When the indication
shows (D), you can control the meter il-
lumination intensity. Refer to “Meter illu-
mination control” section below for de-
tails on how to dim or brighten the meter
illumination.
For details on how to use the illumination
cancel switch, refer to “Illumination Can-
cel Switch” in this section.To reset the trip meter to zero, hold in
the selector knob (3) for about 2 seconds. When the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” with the lighting switch is in the
“OFF” position, the display shows three
types of indication; odometer (A), trip
meter A(B) and trip meter B(C). Push
the selector knob (3) quickly to switch the
indication among the three.
(3) (A) (B)
(C)
65D603
(3) (A) (B)
(C) (D)
65D532
(3)
65D481
About 2 seconds
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 82

84
TEMPERATURE GAUGE/
OVERHEAT INDICATOR
LIGHT (for Diesel
Engine Model)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge indicates the engine
coolant temperature. Under normal dri-
ving conditions, the indicator should stay
within the normal, acceptable temperature
range between “H” and “C”. If the indi-
cator approaches “H” (or the overheat in-
dicator light (1) (if equipped) comes on),
overheating is indicated. Follow the in-
structions for engine overheating in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
IMPORTANT Continuing to drive the ve-
hicle when engine overheating is indicat-
ed can result in severe engine damage.
FUEL GAUGE
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge gives an approximate
indication of the amount of fuel in the fu-
el tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands
for empty.
If the indicator gets off the graduation of
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as
soon as possible.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler
door is located on the left side of the ve-
hicle.
NOTE The activation point of the low fu-
el warning light (1) varies depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or
curve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.
(1) (2)
79J102
(1)
79J135
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 84

90
ASHTRAY (if equipped)
You can fit the ashtray into any of the cup
holders on the center console.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
AND ASHTRAY
(if equipped)
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
The cigarette lighter will work when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "ON"
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into the receptacle and release it. It
will automatically heat up and will pop out
to its normal position when it is ready for
use.
79J045
Front panel ashtray
79J047
Make sure tobacco is fully
extinguished before closing
the ashtrays. Never throw waste in
the ashtrays: it could create a fire
hazard.
WARNING
IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the cig-
arette lighter socket, do not use it as oth-
er accessories’ power source. Some ac-
cessories’ power plug can damage the in-
ner mechanism of the cigarette lighter
socket.
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 90

92
Thermometer
The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (c) will come on.
NOTE The thermometer will not indicate
the actual outside temperature when dri-
ving at low speed, or when stopped.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
The display shows the instantaneous fuel
consumption when the vehicle is moving.
However, the display of instantaneous fu-
el consumption can be disappeared if you
desire.
NOTE Unless the vehicle is moving, the
display will indicate “--.-”. CLOCK AND THERMOMETER
Clock
The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
❒To set the hour display, push the “H”
knob (a) repeatedly to advance the
hour display. To advance the hour dis-
play quickly, hold in the “H” knob (a)
for about 1 second and continue hold-
ing.
❒To set the minute display, push the “M”
knob (b) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” knob (b)
for about 1 second and continue hold-
ing.
(a)
(c) (b)
79J062
(d)
79J063
069-128 Fiat16 New GB 27-11-2007 11:26 Pagina 92