ignition FIAT STRADA 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The Fwarning light switches on
when the front passenger side airbag
is deactivated.
With the front passenger airbag
enabled, when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the Fwarning light
switches on constantly for about 4
seconds, flashes for another 4
seconds and then should switch off.
F
Failure of the F
warning light is
indicated by the
¬warning
light switching on.
In addition, the airbag system
automatically disables the
airbags on the passenger’s
side. Before proceeding,
contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the
system checked.
WARNING
AIRBAG FAILURE
(red)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
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 constantly
if there is a fault in the airbag system.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
¬
If the ¬warning light
does not switch on when
the key is turned to MAR or
stays on when driving, there may
be a fault with the restraint
systems. In this case, the airbags
or the pretensioners may not be
activated in the case of an
accident or (in a lesser number
of cases) they may be activated
incorrectly. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
WARNING
The failure of the ¬
warning light is
indicated by the flashing, for
more than the normal 4
seconds, of the front passenger
airbag deactivated warning
light
F. In addition, the
airbag system automatically
disables the airbags on the
passenger’s side (front airbag
and side bags for
versions/markets, where
provided). In this case, the
¬warning light may not indicate
faults in the restraint systems.
Before proceeding, contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
WARNING
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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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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)
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, the warning light flashes
10 times in 10 seconds, regardless of
whether or not the seat belt is
fastened.
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FIAT CODE VEHICLE
PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAULT
(amber) (for versions/
markets where provided)
The warning light may come on
(and a message on the multifunction
display may appear on certain
versions) to indicate that there is a
fault in the Fiat Code system or, if
applicable, the alarm system; in this
case, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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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.
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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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CONTROLSWITCHES fig. 65
These are located above the central
air diffusers.
They only operate with ignition key
at MAR.
When a function is activated, the
appropriate warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
To deactivate, press the button
again.
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fig. 65
F0X0041m
Rear fog lights
Switch A: to activate these lights, the
dipped headlights and/or front fog
lights must be switched on. The rear
fog lights are deactivated when the
ignition key is turned to STOP.
If they are required when the vehicle
is next started, they must be
reactivated.
Fog lights
Switch B: to activate these lights, the
external lights must be switched on
(not the main beam headlights). The
front fog lights are deactivated when
the ignition key is turned to STOP.
If they are required when the vehicle
is next started, they must be
reactivated.Driving lights
Switch C. To activate these lights,
the mean beam headlights must be
switched on. The driving lights are
deactivated when the ignition key is
turned to STOP.
If they are required when the vehicle
is next started, they must be
reactivated.
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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
F0X0042m
fig. 67
F0X0043m
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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