key FIAT STRADA 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

EXCESSIVE ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (red)
When the key is turned to
MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light turns on when the
engine is overheated.
If the warning light switches on,
proceed as follows:
– In the case of normal driving: stop
the vehicle, stop the engine and
check that the level of coolant in
the reservoir is not below the
MIN reference. In these
circumstances, wait a few minutes
to let the engine cool, then open
the reservoir cap slowly and
cautiously.
Top up with coolant, making sure
that the level of fluid is between
the MIN and MAX references on
the reservoir. Also check visually
for leaks. If, when restarting, the
warning light should come on
again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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– If the vehicle is used under
demanding conditions (e.g. towing
trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow
down and, if the light stays on,
stop the vehicle.
Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the
engine running and slightly
accelerated to further favour the
coolant circulation. Then stop the
engine. Check correct fluid level in
the reservoir as described above.IMPORTANT Over demanding
routes, it is advisable to keep the
engine on and slightly accelerated for
a few minutes before switching it off.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
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ABS SYSTEM
FAILURE (amber)
When the key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on but should
switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light will switch on
when the system is either not
working or not available. In this case
the braking system maintains its own
efficiency unaltered, but without the
advantage of the ABS system.
Drive carefully and contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message. BATTERY CHARGE
LOW (red)
The warning light switches
on when the ignition key is turned
to MAR, but it should switch off as
soon as the engine has started (with
the engine idling a brief delay before
switching off is acceptable).
If the warning light stays on, contact
a Fiat Dealership immediately.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
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EBD FAILURE
(red - amber)
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
If the
xand >warning lights
switch on simultaneously with the
engine running, this indicates that
there is a fault in the EBD system or
that the system in unavailable.
In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve when braking sharply. Drive
very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to
have the system inspected
immediately.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
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Constant: LOW
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
Flashing: ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED
(red)
When the key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on, but should
switch off as soon as the engine is
started.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light switches on
constantly, together with a message
(for versions/markets, where
provided) on the display, when the
system detects that engine oil
pressure is too low.
vIf the vwarning
light switches on when
the vehicle is travelling (on
certain versions together with a
message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Engine oil deteriorated
The
vwarning light starts to
flash together with a message on the
display (for versions/markets, where
provided) when the system detects
that the engine oil has deteriorated.
If the warning light flashes, this does
not mean that the vehicle is faulty,
but simply informs the driver that it
is now necessary to change the
engine oil as a result of regular
vehicle use.If the oil is not changed, when a
second deterioration threshold is
reached, the
Uwarning light also
switches on in the instrument panel
and engine operation is limited to
3000 rpm.
If the oil is still not changed, when a
third deterioration threshold is
reached, the engine is limited to
1500 rpm to avoid damage.
To avoid damaging the
engine you are advised
to change the engine oil
when the warning light
v
flashes. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as
possible if the
U
warning light does not switch on
when the ignition key is turned
to MAR or if it switches on
when driving (together with a
message on the display on some
versions). The operation of the
Uwarning light may be
checked by the traffic control
authorities using specific
devices. Always comply with the
traffic regulations in force in the
country where you are driving.
INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE (amber)
In normal conditions, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on, but should
switch off when the engine starts.
If the warning light stays on or
comes on when travelling, it means
there is a fault in the injection
system which could cause loss of
performance, poor handling and high
fuel consumption levels.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
Under these conditions, the vehicle
can continue travelling at moderate
speed without demanding excessive
effort from the engine. In any case,
you should contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible. DOORS NOT
CLOSED
CORRECTLY (red)
On certain versions, the warning
light switches on when one or more
doors are not closed correctly. On
some versions, the display shows a
dedicated message. On some
versions, an acoustic signal is emitted
when the vehicle is in motion.SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light on the panel
switches on constantly when the
vehicle is stationary and the driver
side seat belt is not fastened correctly.
It will flash, and be accompanied by a
buzzer, if the front seat belts are not
fastened correctly when the vehicle is
in motion.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When the key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on but should
switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on when
5.5 to 7.5 litres of fuel are left in the
tank.
On some versions, the
Kwarning
light flashes on the display.
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PLUG
PREHEATING/PLUG
PREHEATING
FAILURE (amber)
Plug preheating
This warning light switches on when
the key is turned to MAR. It will
switch off when the plugs have
reached a preset temperature.
Start the engine as soon as the
warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT At high ambient
temperatures, the warning light may
stay on for an extremely short time.
Plug preheating failure
The warning light flashes if there is a
fault in the plug preheating system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on if the
front brake pads are worn. In this
case replace them as soon as
possible.
On certain versions a dedicated
message is displayed.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
FAULT (amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light will switch on, on
some versions, when a fault with
one of the following lights is
detected:
– side lights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The fault relating to these lights
could be: one or more blown bulbs,
a blown protection fuse or a break
in the electrical connection.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.The presence of water in
the fuel supply circuit
may cause severe
damage to the injection system
and irregular engine operation.
If the
cwarning light switches
on (on some versions together
with the message on the
display), contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible
to have the system bled. If this
problem is indicated
immediately after refueling,
water may have entered the fuel
tank. In this case, stop the
engine immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FILTER (amber)
When the key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on but should
switch off after a few seconds.
The cwarning light switches on
when there is water in the diesel
filter.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
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IMPORTANT With the air
distribution knob at -air also
comes out of the central and side
diffusers. To optimise demisting
/defrosting (also on side windows)
stop the air flow at the central
diffusers (specific control knob
turned down to
Op) and open the
side diffusers (specific control knob
turned up to
¥).
After demisting, operate the
controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk operates most of the
external lights.
The ignition key has to be at MAR
for the exterior lights to switch on.
The instrument panel and the
various dashboard controls will
switch on with the external lights.
LIGHTS OFF fig. 60
Ring nut turned to position
O.
SIDE LIGHTS fig. 60
Turn the ring nut to
6.
The
3warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS fig. 60
Turn the ring nut to
2.
The
3warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
fig. 60
With the ring nut at
2, push the
stalk forwards towards the
dashboard (stable position).
The
1warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
They switch off when the stalk is
pulled towards the steering wheel
(the dipped headlights are
reactivated).
FLASHING fig. 60
You can flash the beams by pulling
the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position).
The
1warning light will switch on
in the instrument panel.
fig. 60
F0X0035m
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fig. 61
F0X0036m
DIRECTION
INDICATORS fig. 61
Up = right indicator.
Down = left indicator.
The
¥or Îwarning light flashes on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are
switched off automatically when the
steering wheel is straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash
briefly to show that you are about
to change lane, turning the wheel
only slightly, move the stalk up or
down without clicking into position
(unstable position).
When released the stalk will return
to its initial position.“FOLLOW ME
HOME” DEVICE fig. 62
This device lights up the space in
front of the vehicle for a short time.
Activation
With ignition key at STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel and move it within
2 minutes after the engine stops.
Each time the stalk is moved, the
lights stay on for a further 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are switched
off automatically.
The display shows the time set.Deactivation
Pull the lever towards the steering
wheel for more than 2 seconds or
turn the key to MAR in the ignition
switch.
fig. 62
F0X0305m
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WINDOW CLEANING
The right stalk fig. 63 controls
windscreen wiper/washer and
heated rear window wiper/washer
operation.
WINDSCREEN
WASHER/WIPER
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
The stalk has five different positions
(4 speed levels):
0 windscreen wiper off.
1 intermittent operation.
2 continuous slow operation.3 continuous fast operation.
4 temporary fast operation
(unstable position).
Temporary fast operation lasts as
long as you manually keep the stalk
in that position.
The lever returns to position 0
when it is released, automatically
stopping the windscreen wipers.
Windscreen wiper speed
reduction according to vehicle
speed (for versions/markets,
where provided)
On some versions, when
decelerating until the vehicle stops,
the windscreen wiper will slow
down automatically by one level.
The speed will be resumed
automatically when the vehicle speed
exceeds 10 km/h. It is possible to
manually change the windscreen
wiper speed at any time.
fig. 63
F0X0038m
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate
the windscreen washer.
Keep the lever pulled to activate
both the windscreen washer jet and
the windscreen wiper with a single
movement; the latter turns on
automatically if you keep the lever
pulled for more than half a second.
The windscreen wiper stops
operating a few strokes after
releasing the stalk; a further
“cleaning stroke”, after a few
seconds, completes the wiping
operation.
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Do not use the
windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow
or ice from the windscreen. In
these conditions, the windscreen
wipers may be submitted to
excessive effort resulting in the
motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation being inhibited
for a few seconds. If operation is
not subsequently restored,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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fig. 64
F0X0040m
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS fig. 64
They are turned on by pressing
switch A, regardless of the position
of the ignition key.
With the device activated, the
switch flashes and the warning
lights flash on the instrument panel
at the same time.
To switch off, press the switch again.The use of hazard
warning lights is
governed by the highway code
of the country you are in.
Drivers must therefore comply
with the regulations that the
code contains.
WARNING
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