ESP FIAT SEDICI 2009 2.G User Guide
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system. If one of these happens, have the
system inspected by your Fiat Dealership.
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem.
For details of ABS system, refer to “An-
ti-Lock Brake System (ABS)” in the “OP-
ERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNING LIGHT
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving, there may be something wrong with
the ABS.
If this happens:
❒Pull off the road and stop carefully.
❒Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-
ing light still stays on, the system will be
something wrong.
If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on, or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is
equipped with the rear brake force con-
trol function (Proportioning valve func-
tion) and there may be something wrong
with both the rear brake force control
function and anti-lock function of the ABSSLIP INDICATOR LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ESP
®is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the ESP
®systems other than ABS
is activated. If this light blinks, drive care-
fully. When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving and remains on, there may be some-
thing wrong with the ESP
®systems (other
than ABS). You should have the system in-
spected by your FIAT Dealership.
NOTE When you disconnect and re- con-
nect the battery, ESP
®system functions oth-
er than ABS will be deactivated and the slip
indicator light will blink 1 time per second.
For details on how to reactive the ESP
®sys-
tems, refer to “SLIP Indicator Light” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
The ESP®systems cannot
prevent accidents. Always
drive carefully.
WARNING
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Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
tem should be inspected by your Fiat Deal-
ership before you drive the vehicle again.
IMPORTANT
❒If you operate the engine with this light
on, severe engine damage can result.
❒Do not rely on the Oil Pressure Light
to indicate the need to add oil. Be
sure to periodically check the engine
oil level.
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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 insufficient oil pressure.
If the warning light vturns on when the vehicle is
travelling stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
OIL SERVICE LIGHT
(For Diesel Engine Model)
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Your vehicle has the oil life monitoring
system that let you know when to change
the engine oil and filter.
This light comes on for several seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position so you can check that light
is working. When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving, there may be something wrong with
the ESP
®systems (other than ABS). You
should have the system inspected by an
authorized FIAT dealer.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
“ESP OFF” INDICATOR LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
When the “ESP OFF” switch is pushed to
turn off the ESP
®systems (other than
ABS), the “ESP OFF” light comes on and
stays on.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
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“ESP” WARNING LIGHT
(Electronic Stability Program)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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MAIN BEAM (HIGH BEAM)
INDICATOR LIGHT
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64J045When 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.
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This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on. TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS KEYLESS START SYSTEM
INDICATOR LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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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
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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The rear fog light indicator light comes on
when the rear fog light operates. ILLUMINATION INDICATOR
LIGHT
This indicator light comes on while the po-
sition lights, tail light and/or the headlights
are on.
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2WD/4WD SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The 2WD/4WD switch is located on the
center console.
For details on how to use the 2WD/
4WD switch, refer to “Using the 2WD/
4WD Switch” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
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“ESP OFF” SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ESP
®is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.
The “ESP OFF” switch is located on the
center console. You can turn the ESP
®sys-
tems (other than ABS) on or off using this
switch.
To turn off the ESP
®systems (other than
ABS), push and hold the “ESP OFF” switch
until the “ESP OFF” indicator light comes
on.
To turn on all of the ESP
®systems, push
the “ESP OFF” switch again. The “ESP
OFF” indicator light will go out.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
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NOTE
❒Auto Preset can be released by press-
ing the auto search button (8) while au-
to preset is in process.
❒Stations can be preset for FM1, FM2,
LW, MW1, and MW2 respectively.
❒Up to six stations can be preset. If sta-
tions in good receiving condition are
not found, the number of stations pre-
set may be less than six.
❒After you have preset stations, the sta-
tion preset under the button with num-
ber [1] is received. If none of stations
is found, the unit is reset to the pre-
ceding frequency.
❒When stations are preset, the new da-
ta is written over the old data.
❒If AF is ON, only RDS stations are pre-
set.
Preset Station Calling
By pressing any of the preset buttons (7)
with numbers [1] to [6], the correspond-
ing station preset can be received.
NOTE If the button for a station not pre-
set is pressed, the unit displays “- - -”. Manual Preset
If any of the preset buttons (7) with num-
bers [1] to [6] is pressed for about 2 sec-
onds or more, the station received cor-
responding to the pressed button is pre-
set.
NOTE
❒Stations can be preset for FM1, FM2,
LW, MW1, and MW2 respectively.
❒When stations are preset, the new da-
ta is written over the old data.
Auto Preset
By pressing auto search button (8) for
about 2 seconds or longer, six stations in
good receiving condition on the band now
selected can be automatically preset.RDS (Radio Data System)
1.Power on/off knob – Volume control
knob
4.Up button
5.Down button
9.Auto frequency button
10.Traffic announcement button
11.Program type button
What is RDS?
Some FM stations are broadcasting added
data compatible with RDS. This radio set of-
fers convenient functions using such data.
RDS service availability varies with areas.
Please understand the following functions
are not available in some areas.
❒ AF (Alternative Frequency)
The unit searches for a station in better
receiving condition that emits the same
programme as now received, and auto-
matically selects that station.
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❒ REG (Region)
An area in which the AF function may be
used to select stations can be set. When
REG is ON, the AF function is effective
in the present area only.
❒ PS (Program Service Name)
Instead of the frequency, the name of the
broadcast station appears.
❒ PTY (Program Type)
Programs can be searched for by PTY.❒ TA (Traffic Announcement)
The unit can search for stations emitting
TP (traffic programmes), and tune in to
such stations in preference to others. Sta-
tions emitting TP are called TP stations.
❒ EON (Enhanced Other
Network)
RDS information is updated constantly in
response to the current position.
The “EON” indicator remains lit while
RDS information is received.
❒ Emergency Announcement
Reception
Emergency announcements are automat-
ically received and displayed.
AF/REG On/Off
Each time the auto frequency button (9)
is pressed, AF/ REG changes as follows:
AF ON / REG OFF / AF ON/ REG ON /
AF OFF / REG OFF / (AF ON/ REG OFF)
The “AF” indicator lights up when AF is
ON. In addition to that, the “REG” indi-
cator lights up when REG is ON.
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TA On/off
Press the traffic announcement button
(10) to turn TA on.
Press the traffic announcement button
(10) again to turn TA off.
When TA is turned on, the “TA” indica-
tor lights.
The “TP” indicator remains lit while TP
data is being received.
NOTE
❒If the up button (4) or the down but-
ton (5) is pressed while TA is turned
on, the unit searches for a TP station
(TP SEEK).
❒If TP data is not received in about 20
seconds after TA is turned on, TP SEEK
automatically takes place only once.
❒If no TP station is received, the unit dis-
plays “NOTHING”.
TA Standby
If TP is received when TA is ON in CD or
CD changer mode, radio mode is auto-
matically selected. The unit returns to the
preceding mode after TP.
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User ID Setting
❒Press the power on/ off knob (1) to
turn off the power.
❒With numbered buttons (19) with
number [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time; press the power on/ off
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User ID Setting
❒Press the power on/ off knob (1) to
turn off the power.
❒With numbered buttons (19) with
number [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time; press the power on/ off
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User ID Setting
❒Press the power on/ off knob (1) to
turn off the power.
❒With numbered buttons (19) with
number [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time; press the power on/ off
knob (1) for about 1 second or more.
The unit displays “SEC”.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user
ID. Each button corresponds to each
digit, and the number increases each
time the button is pressed. For exam-
ple, to raise the digit second from the
left to 3, press the numbered button
(19) with number [2] four times. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (SEC)
1.Power on/ off knob – Volume control
knob
4.Up button
11.Program type button
19.Numbered buttons [1] to [4]
You can set up a 4-digit ID to prevent
theft. Once you set up the ID, the unit is
inoperable without the ID when this unit
or the battery is removed.
NOTE
❒If the wrong user ID is entered 10
times, the unit displays “HELP” and can-
not be operated.
❒If you should forget your user ID, con-
sult your Fiat Dealership.
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Text Display
Each time the text display button (20) is
pressed in MP3/ WMA mode, the display
change as follows:
Elapsed Time / Folder Name / File Name /
(Elapsed Time)
NOTE For scrolling text, hold down the
text display button (20) for 2 seconds or
more.
REPEAT Play
For repeat play (playing the present file re-
peatedly), press the repeat button (15).
To release repeat play, press the repeat
button (15) again.
The “RPT” indicator remains lit during re-
peat play.
RANDOM Play
For random play (playing the disc files at
random), press the random play button
(16).
To release random play, press the random
play button (16) again.
The “RDM” indicator remains lit during
random play.
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User ID Entry
Once the ID is set up, this unit displays
“SEC” to prompt you to enter your user
ID when the power is turned on again in
the case of removal of this unit or the bat-
tery.
The unit cannot be used unless the ID is
entered in the following order.
NOTE The unit does not display “SEC”
when the power is turned on within 20
seconds from the last use.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user
ID. Each button corresponds to each
digit. Enter the stored user ID.
❒Press program type button (11) for
about 2 second or more to enter.
Power is switched off.
When you switch the unit back on, it is
in radio mode for normal use.Erasing User ID
Your stored user ID can be erased. After
erasing it, you may set a new user ID.
Therefore, you can change your user ID
as often as you like.
❒Press the power on/off knob (1) to turn
off the power.
❒With the numbered buttons (19) with
numbers [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time, press the power on/ off
know (1) for about 1 second or more.
The unit displays “SEC”.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user ID.
Each button corresponds to each digit.
Enter the stored user ID.
❒Press the program type button (11) for
about 2 seconds or more to enter.
The power is turned off approx, 10 sec-
onds after “- - - -” is displayed.
❒Press the program type button (11) for
about 2 second or more to enter.
Power is switched off after the unit dis-
plays “SEC”.
Once the ID is set up, the ID is re-
quired at power-on when this unit or
the battery has been removed.
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FRONT SEAT HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, push in one or both of the seat
heater switches to warm the correspond-
ing seat(s). The indicator light below the
switch will also come on. To turn off the
seat heater, push in the switch again. The
indicator light below the switch will go off.
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the
heater element:
Do not subject the front seats to heavy
impacts, such as children jumping on
them.
Do not cover the seat with any insu-
lating materials such as blankets or
cushions.
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Improperly using the seat
heater can be hazardous. An
occupant can suffer burns even if the
heating temperature is fairly low, if the
occupant is wearing thin pants, a thin
skirt or shorts and leaves the heater on
for long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
– People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
– Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
– People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
WARNING
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V V
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H H
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EXHAUST GAS WARNING ............................................. 150
DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ................................... 150
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION......................................... 151
STARTING THE ENGINE................................................... 152
USING THE TRANSAXLE .................................................. 156
USING THE 2WD/4WD SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 159
BRAKING................................................................................ 161
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP
®)
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 164
RUNNING-IN........................................................................ 167
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 167
IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY........................................ 168
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