service 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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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
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
79JF017
(Diesel Engine Model)
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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
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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
O O
N N
T T
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N N
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S S1
2
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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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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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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.
50G051A
66J032
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)
79JM007
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.
66J031
“ESP” WARNING LIGHT
(Electronic Stability Program)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON (SVS)
LIGHT (for Diesel Engine Model)
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. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT
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 the
“ON” position to let you know the light
is working and goes out when the engine
is started.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, ser-
vice to the emission control system is nec-
essary. Bring the vehicle to your FIAT
Dealership to have the emission control
system serviced right away and avoid hard
acceleration until the service is performed.
IMPORTANT Continuing to drive the ve-
hicle when the malfunction indicator light
is on or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle’s emission control
system, and can affect fuel economy and
driveability. TRANSAXLE WARNING LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
81A262
This light comes on for several seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position so you can check the light
is working. If this light comes on, there is
the problem with the transaxle system.
Ask your Fiat Dealership to have the sys-
tem inspected.
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