light FIAT STRADA 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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.
W
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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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION (amber)
The warning light switches on in the
following circumstances.
DPF (particulate filter) cleaning
in progress
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on to
inform the driver that the DPF
system needs to eliminate the
trapped pollutants (particulate)
through the regeneration process.
The warning light will switch off if
the vehicle remains in motion until
the regeneration process has been
completed.
Together with the warning light, the
display shows the dedicated
message.
On some versions, together with the
message on the display, there is an
acoustic signal. If this warning light comes on, it
does not mean that the vehicle is
defective, so there is no need to
take it to a Fiat Dealership.Speed limit exceeded
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This warning light switches on
(on some versions together with a
dedicated message on the display
and an acoustic signal) when the
vehicle exceeds the speed limit set
previously.
Fuel cut-off inertia switch
tripped
The warning light switches on when
the fuel cut-off inertia switch is
tripped.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
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Always drive at a speed
appropriate to the
traffic conditions, the weather
and traffic regulations. You are
advised to stop the engine and
stop driving only after the
warning light has switched off,
following completed
regeneration.
WARNING
DRIVING LIGHTS
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light comes on when
the driving lights are activated.
These operate only with main beam
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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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5
4
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when
the main beams headlights are
activated.
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HEATING
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section.
2) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
3) Air distribution knob D; indicator
on:
≤to warm the feet and, at the
same time, demist the
windscreen;
μto direct air to the feet and
receive air of a slightly lower
temperature at the central
diffusers and dashboard vents;
wfor rapid heating.
4) Recirculation cursor: to achieve
more rapid heating, move the air
recirculation cursor to vi.e.
circulation of internal air only.FAST DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section (turned
to the far right).
2) Fan knob C: indicator on
maximum speed.
3) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on -.
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
O
p) and
open the side diffusers (specific
control knob turned up to
¥).4) Air recirculation cursor at
¶i.e.
air drawn in from outside.
After demisting/defrosting, operate
the controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
VENTILATION
1) Central and side diffusers:
completely open.
2) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on blue section.
3) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
4) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on
¥.
5) Air recirculation cursor: at
¶i.e. air drawn in from outside.
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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
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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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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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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
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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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