battery FIAT STRADA 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

REFUELLING
Refuel the vehicle exclusively with diesel for motor
vehicles in compliance with European specification
EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage
the engine beyond repair and consequently
invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged, set the
gear lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the
ignition key to MAR and wait for the
mand Uwarning lights to switch off; turn the ignition key
to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high
temperatures during operation. Do not park on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related
components in order to help protect the
environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you wish to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the vehicle’s
electrical system can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep it in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
You are advised to keep the electronic code on
the CODE card with you at all times
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to
perfectly maintain performance and safety
characteristics, its environmentalfriendliness and
its low running costs over time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, advice and warnings for
correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your vehicle over time. Pay particular attention
to the symbols
"(personal safety)
#(environmental protection)
!(vehicle integrity).
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!
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DUPLICATING KEYS
Customers who require additional
keys must contact a Fiat Dealership,
taking all available keys and CODE
card with them to the Dealership.
The Fiat Dealership will store (up to
a maximum of 8 keys) all keys, both
new and already owned, in the
system.
The Fiat Dealership may require the
Customer to demonstrate that they
are the owner of the vehicle.Codes
for the keys which are not
presented for the new storing
procedure are deleted from the
memory, to ensure that any keys
which may be mislaid cannot be used
to start the engine.– Take out battery compartment D
and replace battery E;
– Reinsert battery compartment D
into the key and lock it by turning
device C.
fig. 4
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All the keys and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new
owner when the vehicle is sold.
Ministerial approval
In accordance with the legislation of
each country regarding radio
frequencies, note that:
– for markets where the transmitter
must be marked, the type approval
number is indicated in the key with
remote control.
REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT –
fig. 4
To replace the battery, proceed as
follows:
– Press device A and open metal
insert B;
– Using a fine bit screwdriver, turn
locking device C;
Used batteries are
harmful to the
environment.
They must be disposed of in
special containers as specified
by law. Alternatively, they can
be taken to a Fiat Dealership,
who will dispose of them
correctly.

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New mission: this begins after a
reset:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by
pressing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the
distance travelled reaches 3,999.9
km or 9,999.9 km (depending on
the type of display) or when the
travel time reaches 99.59 (99
hours and 59 minutes);– after disconnection/reconnection
of the battery.
IMPORTANT “General Trip” resets
will reset “Trip B” at the same time,
while resetting “Trip B” will only
reset the values of the trip B
function.Start of trip procedure
With the ignition key at MAR-ON,
reset by holding the TRIP button
down for more than 2 seconds.
TRIP B reset
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission
GENERAL TRIP reset
End of complete mission
Start of new mission GENERAL TRIP reset
End of complete mission
Start of new missionTRIP B reset
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission Reset TRIP B
Reset TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B GENERAL TRIP˙
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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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FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH fig. 66
This is a safety switch that is tripped
in the event of impact, cutting off the
fuel supply, thereby causing the
engine to stop.
fig. 66
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fig. 67
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If, after a collision, you
smell fuel or notice
leaks from the fuel system, do
not reset the switch to avoid
the risk of fire.
WARNING
INTERNAL FEATURES
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
fig. 67
To open, pull grip A. On some
versions, when the glove
compartment opens the internal
lighting switches on. Some versions
feature an upper compartment. To
open press button B. If no fuel leaks are detected and the
vehicle can be started again, press
button A to reactivate the fuel
system.
After a collision, remember to turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent
battery from running down.
Do not travel with the
glove box open: it could
injure the passenger in the
event of an accident.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE OF THE VEHICLE
STARTING THE ENGINE
The vehicle is fitted with an
electronic engine lock device: if the
engine fails to start, see the
“The Fiat CODE system” paragraph
in the “Know your vehicle” section.
It is advisable not to
demand maximum
performance from your
vehicle (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessively intense
braking, etc.) during the initial
period of use.
When the engine is off,
do not leave the key
turned to MAR to
prevent unnecessary electrical
consumption from draining the
battery.
It is dangerous to run
the engine in enclosed
areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust
contains carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other
toxic gasses.
WARNING
The brake servo and
power steering are not
operational until the engine
has been started, so you need
to apply much more force than
usual to the brake pedal and
steering wheel.
WARNING

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PARKING
Stop the engine, engage the
handbrake, engage 1st gear uphill or
reverse downhill and leave the
wheels steered towards the edge of
the road or the pavement. If the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope, it
is advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MAR because this drains the battery.
Always extract the key when getting
out of the vehicle.
Never leave children
alone in the unattended
vehicle.
WARNING
HANDBRAKE fig. 105
The handbrake lever is located
between the front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to engage the
handbrake and ensure that the
vehicle does not move.When the handbrake is on and the
ignition key is at MAR, the x
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on.
To release the handbrake:
1) Slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A.
2) Hold down the button and lower
the lever. The xwarning light
switches off.
Depress the brake pedal when
carrying out this operation to
prevent the vehicle from moving
accidentally.
The vehicle must be
secured after several
clicks of the lever. If this is not
the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have it adjusted.
WARNING
fig. 105
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LONG VEHICLE
INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be off the
road for longer than a month, the
following precautions should be
taken:
– Park the vehicle indoors in a dry
and, if possible, well-ventilated
place.
– Engage a gear.
– Check that the handbrake is not
engaged.
– Disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the state of
charge (see “Battery” in the
“Vehicle maintenance” section).
– Clean and protect the painted
parts using protective waxes.– Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using specific commercially
available compounds.
– Sprinkle talcum powder on the
rubber windscreen wiper blades
and lift them off the glass.
– Slightly open the windows.
– Cover the vehicle with a piece of
fabric or perforated plastic sheet.
Do not use compact plastic
tarpaulins, which prevent humidity
from evaporating from the surface
of the vehicle.– Inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard prescribed pressure and
check it at intervals.
– Do not drain the engine cooling
system.

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IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number in the Warranty Booklet.
You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.
STARTING THE ENGINE
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to
start the engine using an auxiliary
battery with the same capacity or a
little higher than the flat one.
fig. 109
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To start the engine, proceed as
follows fig. 109:
– connect the positive terminals (+),
sign near the terminal, of the two
batteries with a jump lead;
– with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the
auxiliary battery to an earthing
point
Eon the engine or the
gearbox of the vehicle to be
started;
– start the engine;
– when the engine has been started,
remove the leads, reversing the
order above.If after a few attempts the engine
does not start, do not persist but
contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly
connect the negative terminals of
the two batteries: any sparks may
ignite the explosive gas which could
come out of the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on
another vehicle, avoid any metal
parts on the latter and the vehicle
with the flat battery from
accidentally coming into contact.

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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT The brake servo and
power steering are not operational
until the engine has been started, so
you need to apply much more force
than usual to the brake pedal and
steering wheel.IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
General instructions
To use the jack and
space-saver wheel
correctly, some
precautions are necessary,
described below.
Never use a quick
battery charger to start
the engine as this could
damage the electronic systems,
particularly the ignition and fuel
supply control units.
Incorrect positioning of
the jack may cause the
raised vehicle to fall. Do not
use the jack for loads greater
than that indicated on the jack
itself. The jack is only to be
used for replacing wheels on
the vehicle with which it is
provided. Never use the jack
for other purposes, such as
lifting other vehicles. Never use
the jack to carry out repairs
under the vehicle. Do not
grease the threads of bolts
before fitting them: they might
slip out.
WARNING
This procedure must be
performed by expert
personnel as incorrect actions
may cause high-intensity
electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames and lit
cigarettes away from the
battery. Do not create sparks.
WARNING