engine FIAT SEDICI 2009 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.
What’s more every single component of the Fiat SEDICI is fully recyclable. At the end of your vehicle’s useful lifespan any Fiat
Dealership will be pleased to make arrangements for your vehicle to be recycled and nature benefits in two ways: there’s no pol-
lution from waste disposal and the demand for raw materials is reduced.
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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SERVICE STATION GUIDE
1.Fuel (see section 1)
2.Engine hood (see section 4)
3.Tire changing tools (see section 4)
4.Engine oil dipstick (Yellow)
(see section 8)
5.Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
(Red or Orange) (see section 8)
6.Engine coolant (see section 8)
7.Windshield washer fluid
(see section 8)
8.Battery (see section 8)
9.Tire pressure (see Tire Information
Label on driver’s door lock pillar)
10.Spare tire (see section 8)
LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
(RHD)
2
2
(LHD) 2
4
7
6
(LHD)19
(RHD) 9
3
10
85
6
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(Diesel Engine Model)
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Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in some areas.
Blends of this type may be used in your ve-
hicle if they are no more than 10%
ethanol. Make sure this gasoline- ethanol
blend has octane ratings no lower than
those recommended for gasoline.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol
(wood alcohol) are also commercially avail-
able in some areas. DO NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage or
vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the re-
sponsibility of Fiat and may not be covered
under the New Vehicle Warranty. Fuels containing 5% or less methanol may
be suitable for use in your vehicle if they
contain cosolvents and corrosion in-
hibitors.
NOTE If you are not satisfied with the dri-
veability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using a gasoline/ alcohol
blend, you should switch back to unlead-
ed gasoline containing no alcohol.
IMPORTANT Be careful not to spill fuel
containing alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up im-
mediately. Fuels containing alcohol can
cause paint damage, which is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warran-
ty.
DIESEL ENGINE
The diesel fuel should be with Cetane In-
dex higher than 50 and sulfur content less
than 50 ppm (parts per million). You
should use the diesel fuel conformable to
EN590 that corresponded to Euro V emis-
sion control. Do not use marine diesel fu-
el, heating oils and so forth. If you use im-
proper diesel fuel, it may cause serious en-
gine damage.
FUEL
RECOMMENDATION
GASOLINE ENGINE
If your vehicle is not fitted with a restrictor
in the fuel filler pipe then you may use lead-
ed or unleaded gasoline with an octane
number (RON) of 85 or higher.
Note, it is preferable to use unleaded gaso-
line.
If your vehicle is fitted with a restrictor
in the fuel filler pipe then you mustuse
unleaded gasoline with an octane number
(RON) of 91 or higher (or RON of 95 or
higher if it is stated on the fuel filler lid).
These vehicles are also identified by a la-
bel attached near the fuel filler pipe that
states: “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”,
“NUR UNVERBLEITES BENZIN”, “EN-
DAST BLYFRI BENSIN” or “SOLO
GASOLINA SIN PLOMO”.
If the “RON 95” label is attached, you
must use unleaded gasoline with an octane
number (RON) of 95 or higher.
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IMPORTANT The vehicle must only be
filled with diesel fuel for motor vehicles,
in compliance with European Standard
EN590. The use of other products or mix-
tures may irreparably damage the engine
with invalidation of the warranty due to
the damage caused. In the event of acci-
dentally filling with another type of fuel, do
not start the engine and empty the tank.
If the engine has been run even for only a
very short time, in addition to the tank,
it is also necessary to drain out the whole
fuel circuit.
IMPORTANT The fuel tank has an air
space to allow for fuel expansion in hot
weather. If you continue to add fuel after
the filler nozzle has automatically shut off
or an initial blowback occurs, the air
chamber will become full. Exposure to
heat when fully fuelled in this manner will
result in leakage due to fuel expansion. To
prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling af-
ter the filler nozzle has automatically shut
off, or when using an alternative non au-
tomatic system, initial vent blowback oc-
curs.
Do not put naked flames or
lighted cigarettes near the
fuel filler hole as there is a danger of
fire. Do not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
Fiat CODE - Immobilizer System
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key
which has an electronic identification code
programmed into it. The key communi-
cates the identification code to the vehi-
cle when the key is turned to the “ON”
position. If you need to make spare keys,
see your Fiat Dealership. The vehicle must
be programmed with the correct identi-
fication code for the spare keys. A key
made by an ordinary locksmith will not
work.
KEYS
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identi-
cal keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys or
on the keys. Keep the tag (for versions/
markets, where provided) in a safe place.
If you lose your keys, you will need this
number to have new keys made.
IMPORTANT All the keys and the metal
tag must be handed over to the new own-
er when selling the vehicle.
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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, then pull
and hold the door handle 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 door from inside the vehicle,
turn the lock knob forward. Turn the lock
knob rearward to unlock the door.
To lock a rear door from outside the ve-
hicle, turn the lock knob forward and
close the door. You do not need to pull
and hold the door handle as you close the
door.
NOTE Be sure to hold the door handle
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
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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 some-
thing wrong with your key or with the im-
mobilizer system. Ask your Fiat dealer to
inspect 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
Fiat, or the engine may not be started
because they may interfere with your
Fiat’s immobilizer system.
(1) (2)
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To release this system:
To unlock all the side doors, insert the key
in the driver’s door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle twice.
To unlock only the driver’s door, insert
the key in that door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle once.
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Rear
Front
❒When the remote controller is placed
near an electric appliance such as per-
sonal computer.
The Keyless Start System, controller mod-
el S62J1 and key model TS001 are in com-
pliance with the essential requirements
and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
NOTE
❒Make sure the ignition key is stowed
in the remote controller. If the remote
controller becomes unreliable, you can
not lock or unlock the doors and start
the engine.
❒Be sure that the driver always carries
the remote controller.
❒If you lose your remote controller, see
your Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble to have the lost one deactivated.
❒You can use up to four remote con-
trollers and ignition keys for your ve-
hicle. Ask your Fiat Dealership for de-
tails.
❒The battery life of the remote con-
troller is about two years, but it can
very depending on usage conditions. KEYLESS START SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The keyless start system enables the fol-
lowing operations:
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch on the door
handle. For details, refer to the expla-
nation in this section.
❒You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ig-
nition Switch” in the “STEERING COL-
UMN CONTROLS” section and
“Starting the Engine” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/UNLOCK but-
tons on the remote controller. Refer
to “Keyless Entry System” in the “BE-
FORE DRIVING” section.
NOTE The keyless start system may not
function correctly depending on the en-
vironment or operating conditions as fol-
lows:
❒When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a
cellular phone with you.
❒When the remote controller is in con-
tact with or covered by a metal object.
❒When the radio wave type remote key-
less entry is used nearby.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
Never travel with objects on
your lap, in front of your
chest or with a pipe, pencil, etc. be-
tween your lips; injury may result in
the event of the air bag being trig-
gered.
WARNING
Remember that with the key
engaged and at ON, even if
the engine is not running, the air bags
may be triggered on a stationary ve-
hicle if it is bumped by another mov-
ing car. Therefore, never seat children
on the front seat even when the ve-
hicle is stationary. On the other hand
remember that if the key is at LOCK,
no safety system (air bags or preten-
sioners) is triggered in the event of an
impact; in this case, failure to come
into action cannot be considered as a
sign that the system is not working
properly.
WARNING
If the vehicle has been stolen
or an attempt to steal it has
been made, if it has been subjected to
vandals or floods, have the air bag
system checked by Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Do not wash the seat back
rest with pressurised water
or steam (by hand or at automatic
seat washing stations).
WARNING
The front air bag is triggered
for shocks greater in magni-
tude that the pretensioners. For im-
pacts between these two thresholds,
it is therefore normal that only the
pretensioners are triggered.
WARNING
Do not hook rigid objects to
the coat hooks and to the
support handles.
WARNING
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ACC
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position.
All electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should
be released from this position as soon as
the engine starts.
Ignition key reminder
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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 ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
When getting out of the ve-
hicle, always remove the key
to prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the vehicle is parked on uphill
slope to engage the first gear. If the
vehicle is facing downhill, engage the
reverse gear. Never leave unsuper-
vised children in the vehicle.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition
key while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The steering wheel would auto-
matically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This also applies when the ve-
hicle is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the vehicle with ho-
mologation requirements.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT The remote controller is
a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the remote controller away from
magnetic objects such as a television.
You can also turn the ignition switch by
inserting the ignition key into the slot.
If you leave any of the doors open with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position for
a while (and no key inserted), the engine
may not start when you turn the ignition
switch to “START”. If the engine does not
start, close all doors completely or turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”
position, then start the engine.
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:ACC (2)
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON (3)
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START (4)
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The switch should
be released from this position as soon as
the engine starts.
Ignition switch reminder
(When using the keyless start system)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position if it is in the “ACC” po-
sition when the driver’s door is opened. LOCK (1)
This is the normal parking position. It is
the only position in which the key can be
removed. It locks the ignition, and pre-
vents normal use of the steering wheel.
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto-
matic transaxle key inter lock system, the
ignition switch can be turned to the
“LOCK” position only when the gearshift
lever is in the “P” (Park) position.
To release the steering lock, turn the ig-
nition switch clockwise to one of the oth-
er positions. If you have trouble turning
the ignition switch to unlock the steer-
ing, try turning the steering wheel slightly
to the right or left while turning the
switch.
Manual transaxle vehicle
You must push in the ignition switch to
turn it from the “LOCK” position to the
“ACC” position. To return to the
“LOCK” position from the “ACC” posi-
tion, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.
Automatic transaxle vehicle
To turn the ignition switch, push the
switch.
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(1)
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Never return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and remove the ignition key
while the vehicle is moving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Always return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle
even if a short time. Also do not leave
children alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could cause ac-
cidental movement of the vehicle or
could tamper with power windows or
power sunroof. They also could suf-
fer from heat stroke in warm or hot
weather. These could result in severe
injury or even death.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
❒Do not use the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds at a time. For diesel
engine model, do not use the starter
motor for more than 30 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, wait
15 seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several at-
tempts, check the fuel and ignition sys-
tems or consult your Fiat Dealership.
❒Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“ON” position if the engine is not run-
ning as the battery will discharge. You can also turn the ignition switch by
inserting the ignition key into the slot.
The ignition switch cap (1) is installed to
make the ignition switch turn easily.
If you use the ignition key to turn the ig-
nition switch, remove the cap (1) by pinch-
ing both side of the cap and pull it out.
NOTE If you remove the cap, be careful
not to lose it.
Ignition key reminder
(When using the ignition key)
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.
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