service FIAT SEDICI 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat SEDICI versions. As a consequence, you should consider only the
information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the vehicle you purchased.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat SEDICI.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new vehicle 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 vehicle to help you derive the maximum from
your Fiat SEDICI technological features.
The enclosed 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!
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By choosing Fiat original spare parts (re-
conditioned and non re-conditioned) you
can rely on a rapid and efficient service
provided by skilled operators, on good
equipment and a wide range of parts.
The Fiat Dealership uses Fiat original spare
parts and re-conditioned spare parts.FIAT RE-CONDITIONED
SPARE PARTS
They are Fiat original spare parts/me-
chanical assemblies, already used but giv-
en back to Fiat, which renews them com-
pletely to meet the same qualitative and
reliability requirements of the newly orig-
inal spare parts.
Fiat re-conditioned spare parts:
❒give the Customers the opportunity to
buy spare mechanical assemblies (en-
gines, transmissions, etc.) at particular-
ly favourable prices;
❒contribute to safeguard the environ-
ment by reducing scrapping operations
and the disposal of removed materials. FIAT ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS
These spare parts ensure the reliability
and technological quality needed to trav-
el safely. Designed on the basis of the same
project of the components fitted on the
vehicle, the original spare parts undergo
very harsh tests before being produced or
re-conditioned, with the aim of being used
to keep the vehicle performance un-
changed in time.
Therefore, for an accurate and careful
maintenance, choose Fiat original spare
parts (re-conditioned and non re-condi-
tioned), which can be identified by the fea-
tures of their package and which are avail-
able only at the Fiat Dealership.
FIAT ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND FIAT RE-CONDITIONED SPARE PARTS
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SERVICE STATION GUIDE
79J090
Windshield washer fluid
(See Section 8)Engine oil dipstick (Yellow)
(See Section 8)
Tire pressure (RHD)
(See tire information label
on driver’s door lock pillar)
Tire changing tools
(See Section 4)
Spare tire
(See Section 8)
Fuel
(See Section 1)
Tire pressure (LHD)
(See tire information label on driver’s
door lock pillar) Battery
(See Section 8) Engine coolant
(See Section 8) Engine hood
(See Section 4)
Engine oil and filter
(See Section 8)
LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
(RHD)
(LHD)
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IMPORTANT Improper installation of
mobile communication equipment such as
cellular telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios may cause electronic interference
with your vehicle’s ignition system, re-
sulting in vehicle performance problems.
Consult your Fiat Dealership or qualified
service technician for advice on installing
such mobile communication equipment.
The circle with a slash in this manual
means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this
happen”.
MODIFICATION WARNING
Do not modify this vehicle.
Modification could adverse-
ly affect safety, handling, perfor-
mance, or durability and may violate
governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance prob-
lems resulting from modification may
not be covered under warranty.
WARNING
75F080
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BEFORE DRIVING
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
DRIVING TIPS
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
EMERGENCY SERVICE
BODY WORK CARE
GENERAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SUPPLEMENT
INDEXT T
A A
B B
L L
E E
O O
F F
C C
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N N
T T
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N N
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DOOR LOCKS
SIDE DOOR LOCKS
To lock a front door from outside the ve-
hicle:
❒Insert the key and turn the top of the
key toward the rear of the vehicle, or
❒Turn the lock knob forward and hold
the door handle up as you close the
door.
To unlock a front door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
To lock a rear door from outside the ve-
hicle, turn the lock knob forward and
close the door.
To lock a door from inside the vehicle,
turn the lock knob forward. Turn the lock
knob rearward to unlock the door.
NOTE Be sure to hold the door handle
up when you close a locked front door, or
the door will not remain locked.
❒In case of attaching any metal objects
to the immobilizer key, it may not start
the engine.
IMPORTANT The immobilizer key is a
sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the immobilizer key:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the immobilizer key away from
magnetic objects.
IMPORTANT The electronic components
inside the key may be damaged if the key
is submitted to sharp knocks.
This immobilizer system, model 5WK49181
and 5WK49182 for gasoline engine or
model 5WK49183 and 5WK49184 for
diesel engine are in compliance with the
essential requirements and other provi-
sions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Ignition Key Reminder
(if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in
the ignition switch when the driver’s door
is opened. If the immobilizer system light (1) for gaso-
line engine or service vehicle soon (SVS)
light (2) for diesel engine blinks when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position, 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 your key or with the immo-
bilizer system. Ask your Fiat dealer to in-
spect the system.
NOTE
❒If you lose your Immobilizer ignition
key, see your Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible to have the lost one deac-
tivated, then have the new key made by
them.
❒If you own other vehicles with immo-
bilizer keys, keep those keys away from
the ignition switch when using your Fi-
at, or the engine may not be started be-
cause they may interfere with your Fi-
at’s immobilizer system.
(1) (2)
62J127
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The pretensioner is located in each front
seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight-
ens the seat belt so the belt fits the oc-
cupant’s body more snugly in the event of
a frontal crash. The retractors will remain
locked after the pretensioners are acti-
vated. Upon activation, some noise will oc-
cur and some smoke may be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The driver and all passengers must be
properly restrained by wearing seat belts
at all times, whether or not a pretension-
er is equipped at their seating position, to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.
Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do
not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the
belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn
low across the pelvis, not across the waist.
Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” sec-
tion and the instructions and precautions
about the seat belts in this “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section for de-
tails on proper seat and seat belt adjust-
ments.
Service on or around the
pretensioner system compo-
nents or wiring must be performed
only by an authorized Fiat Dealership
who is specially trained. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended acti-
vation of pretensioners or could ren-
der the pretensioner inoperative. Ei-
ther of these two conditions may re-
sult in personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent damage or unintended activa-
tion of the pretensioners, be sure the bat-
tery is disconnected and the ignition switch
has been in the “LOCK” position for at
least 90 seconds before performing any
electrical service work on your Fiat.
Do not touch pretensioner system com-
ponents or wiring. The wires are wrapped
with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
couplers are yellow. When scrapping your
Fiat, ask your Fiat Dealership, body repair
shop, or scrap yard for assistance. Please note that the pretensioners along
with the air bags will activate only in se-
vere frontal collisions. They are not de-
signed to activate in rear impacts, side im-
pacts, rollovers, or minor frontal colli-
sions. The pretensioners can be activat-
ed only once. If the pretensioners are ac-
tivated (that is, if the air bags are activat-
ed), have the pretensioner system ser-
viced by an authorized Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
cluster 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
pretensioner system or the air bag system
may not work properly. Have both sys-
tems inspected by an authorized Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
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Note that even though your vehicle may
be moderately damaged in a collision, the
collision may not have been severe enough
to trigger the front or side air bags to in-
flate. If your vehicle sustains ANY front-
end or side damage, have the air bag sys-
tem inspected by an authorized Fiat Deal-
ership to ensure it is in proper working
order.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about
the air bag system if the air bags deploy
in a crash. The module records informa-
tion about overall system status, which
sensors activated the deployment.Servicing the air bag system
If the air bags inflate, have the air bags and
related components replaced by an au-
thorized Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag
controller could be damaged. If it does,
have the air bag system inspected by the
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Special procedures are required for ser-
vicing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-
son, only an authorized Fiat Dealership
should be allowed to service or replace
your air bags. Please remind anyone who
services your Fiat that it has air bags.Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized Fiat Dealership. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag de-
ployment or could render the air bag in-
operative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended infla-
tion of the air bag system, be sure the bat-
tery is disconnected and the ignition
switch has been in the “LOCK” position
for at least 90 seconds before perform-
ing any electrical service work on your Fi-
at. Do not touch air bag system compo-
nents or wires. The wires are wrapped
with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
couplers are yellow for easy identification.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
air bag can be hazardous. Ask your Fiat
Dealership, body repair shop or scrap
yard for help with disposal.
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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)
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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.
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