warning lights 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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STEERING LOCK
Engagement: with ignition at
STOP, or PARK, remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.IGNITION
The key can be turned to 4 different
positions fig. 5:
– STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car
radio, central door locking system,
electronic alarm, etc.) can
operate.
– MAR-ON: driving position. All
electric devices can operate.
– AVV: engine starting.
– PARK: engine off, parking lights
on, key can be removed, steering
column locked.
To turn the key to PARK, press
button A.
PARKSTOPMARAVV
A
fig. 5
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If the ignition is
tampered with
(e.g. attempted theft),
have it checked by a Fiat
Dealership before driving
again.
WARNING
Never remove the key
while the vehicle is in
motion. The steering wheel
would automatically lock as
soon as it is turned. This also
applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
The presence and position of the instruments and indicators may vary according to the version.
fig. 6
Trekking / Working version fig. 6
1. Adjustable side air diffusers – 2. Left external light control stalk – 3. Horn – 4. Instrument panel – 5. Right stalk
(windscreen wiper-washer and trip computer) – 6. Control buttons – 7. Adjustable central air diffusers – 8. Hazard
warning lights switch – 9. Car radio (or car radio set-up) – 10. Passenger airbag or upper compartment – 11. Glove
compartment – 12. Storage compartment – 13. Climate control / ventilation controls – 14. Ignition switch – 15. Driver
front airbag – 16. Bonnet release lever – 17. Fuse cover on dashboard – 18. Headlight alignment corrector and controls.
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The presence and position of the instruments and indicators may vary according to the version.
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Adventure version fig. 7
1. Adjustable side air diffusers – 2. Left external light control stalk – 3. Horn – 4. Instrument panel – 5. Right stalk
(windscreen wiper-washer and trip computer) – 6. Adjustable central air diffusers – 7. Control buttons – 8. Compass
9. Roll meter – 10. Pitch meter 11. Car radio (or car radio set-up) – 12. Hazard warning lights switch – 13. Passenger
airbag or upper compartment – 14. Glove compartment – 15. Storage compartment – 16. Climate control / ventilation
controls – 17. Ignition switch - 18. Driver front airbag – 19. Bonnet release lever – 20. Fuse cover on dashboard
21. Headlight alignment corrector, E-Locker (where provided) and controls.

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Initial checks
When the key is turned to MAR-
ON, the display begins a process of
diagnosis for the vehicle’s on-board
systems. This may last for a few
seconds. If, with the engine running,
the system does not detect any
faults, the system displays OK.
If the display indicates a fault, see
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES in this section.
Speed limit exceeded
(Spd. Lim.)
This function allows the vehicle
speed limit to be set (km/h). When
this is exceeded, the driver is
notified through a dedicated
indication on the display, an acoustic
signal and a warning light (triangle
logo).
This indications are interrupted
immediately when the MODE
button is pressed. The indication on
the displayTo set the speed limit, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly to
enter the menu;
– press the ▼button; Spd. Lim. will
appear on the display;
– press the MODE button briefly,
then ▼or ▲to select ON or
OFF;
– to activate the function, press the
MODE button briefly when ON
flashes;
– press the ▼button: a speed value
will appear on the display;
– press the MODE button briefly:
the value will flash;
– set the new values as desired,
corresponding to the new speed
limit, by pressing the ▼and/or ▲
buttons.
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.The speed limit can only be set to a
value of 30 km/h (or 20 mph) or
above. Every time the ▼or ▲
buttons are pressed, the value is
decreased/increased by 5 units
respectively When the buttons are
held down, the value decreases or
increases rapidly, as appropriate. It is
advisable to release the button as
you approach the desired value, then
complete the adjustment with single
presses.
The indication on the display is
interrupted automatically if the
vehicle speed falls below the set
value by at least 5 km/h (or 5 mph).

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Exit menu
This is the last option concluding the
menu function cycle.
– Press the MODE button briefly:
the display returns to the standard
screen.
– Pressing the ▼button returns to
the first menu option: Spd. Lim.Doors open warning
On some versions, the display
indicates which door has
inadvertently been left open.
On others, the “doors open”
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on in the same
circumstances. On some versions,
the system informs the driver that a
speed of 4 km/h has been exceeded
through an acoustic signal.
Exterior lighting check
The
Wwarning light switches on to
indicate a failure in one of the
external lights. On some versions,
the display can indicate the electrical
circuit where the fault is present.Interior lighting adjustment
(dimmer)
This function permits a decrease
and/or increase in light intensity for
the instrument panel, car radio
display and control button
serigraphy.
To adjust to the desired level, simply
press the ▼or ▲buttons; after a
few seconds, the display returns to
the previous screen automatically.

BRAKE FLUID LOW
(red) / HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED (red)
When the key is turned to
MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off after a few
seconds.
Brake fluid low
The warning light switches on when
the level of the brake fluid in the
reservoir falls below the minimum
level, possibly due to a leak in the
circuit.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
The warning light switches on
together with (where the instrument
panel permits) a specific message
and/or acoustic signal. These
indications are precautionary and as
such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner
Handbook, which you are advised to
read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this
section in the event of a failure
indication.
IMPORTANT The failure indications
displayed are divided into two
categories: very serious and less
serious faults.
Very serious faults prompt a
prolonged cycle of signals.
Less serious faults prompt a shorter
cycle of signals.Warning lights (or the symbol on
the display) on the instrument panel
will stay on until the cause of the
failure is eliminated.
If the
xwarning light
switches on when
travelling (together with the
message on the display on
certain versions), stop the
vehicle immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when
the handbrake is engaged.
On certain versions, if the vehicle is
in motion, the warning light switches
on together with an acoustic signal.
IMPORTANT If the warning light
switches on when travelling, check
that the handbrake is not engaged.
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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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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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E-LOCKER SYSTEM
(Front differential
locking)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on (on
some versions together with a
dedicated message on the display) as
follows:
– flashing when the system is
activated;
– flashing more rapidly to indicate
that the speed of the vehicle is
approaching 20 km/h;
– constantly if there is a fault with
the system.RIGHT DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved upwards or, together with
the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
LEFT DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the
hazard warning light button is
pressed.


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SIDE LIGHTS (green) -
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side lights
The warning light switches on when
the side lights are activated.
Follow me home
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This warning light switches on when
this device is activated (see Follow
Me Home in this section).
The display will show the dedicated
message.
FOG LIGHTS (green)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the front fog lights are activated.REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the rear fog lights are activated.
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MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when
the main beams headlights are
activated.
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