FIAT STRADA 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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IMPORTANT The electronic
injection control system gradually
shuts off the flow of fuel when the
engine is “over-revving” resulting in
a gradual loss of engine power.
fig. 39
F0X0303m
fig. 40
F0X0304m
If the needle moves to
the red zone, stop the
engine immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
If this situation persists
despite all measures
taken, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
REV COUNTER fig. 39-40
If the needle is next to the red
marks, this indicates an engine speed
which is too high and may damage
the engine. This should therefore be
avoided.
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COMPASS fig. 41
Some versions may be equipped
with a compass A for navigation.
This instrument indicates the
correct direction by switching on
red LEDs in the scale. The most
important cardinal points are
marked on the scale:
N = North, S = South,
E = East, W = West plus
NW = North-West,
NE = North-East,
SW = South-West,
SE = South-East.
IMPORTANT The indication
provided by the compass must only
be considered as an aid for the
driver. It should not encourage the
driver to head towards and travel
through unknown places and/or
regions, relying solely on this
navigation instrument.
IMPORTANT Strong magnetic fields
(mobile phones, radio-frequency
aerials etc.) may cause the compass
to provide incorrect information.
S WESWSE-1-2
-3
-4
x10°-1
-2
-3
-40 01
-1
-2
-3
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x10°-1
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-3
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fig. 41
F0X0025m
ROLL AND PITCH METERS
fig. 41
Some versions may feature a roll
meter B and pitch meter C.
The roll and pitch meters provide
indications on a scale with steps of
10 degrees, from +40 to -40
degrees.
When the vehicle is stationary
(acceleration of less than 0.18 G) the
indication will correspond to the
angle of the vehicle itself.
IMPORTANT The indication
provided by the roll and pitch
meters must only be considered as
an additional indication, not as
“control” of the vehicle. The driver
is always responsible or controlling
the vehicle in all circumstances.
The risk of rollover is
present even if the
vehicle features roll and pitch
meters. Situations which are
dangerous for other road users
and for yourself should
therefore be avoided.
WARNING
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Recalibrating the instruments
(compass and roll and pitch
meters)
The red LEDs will start to flash if
there is a fault with one of these
instruments.
In this case, the instruments must be
recalibrated. Proceed as follows:
– park the vehicle in an area which
is flat and with plenty of space
(suitable for driving through a
compete circle);
– make sure that the vehicle is
completely stationary;
– start the engine;
– use the stalk to switch on the side
lights 3 times in the space of 15
seconds;
– the roll and pitch meter LEDs
flash to indicate that the
recalibration process has started,
after which the compass LEDs
also flash;– at this point, drive the vehicle
through 2 complete circles,
finishing at the same starting point;
– the compass LEDs will stop
flashing; you must now switch the
side lights off 3 times in the space
of 15 seconds;
– the compass LEDs will switch on
for a moment, after which the
instrument panel display will show
a dedicated message regarding the
result of the calibration process.IMPORTANT Do not carry out the
recalibration procedure near strong
magnetic fields or energy sources.
To achieve correct recalibration,
carry out the procedure with vehicle
in running order and without
additional loads.
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MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The functions and messages
provided by the multifunction display
fig. 48 depend on the optionals /
version of your vehicle.
fig. 49
F0X0154m
CONTROL BUTTONS
To correctly make use of the
information that the display can
provide, with ignition key at MAR-
ON, you need to familiarise yourself
with the TRIP button-fig. 49 at the
end of the right stalk
and with the MODE and ▼▲
buttons fig. 50 on the dashboard to
the left of the steering wheel.MODE button
Brief press:
– enter and exit FIAT MY CAR set-
up menu;
– confirm / modify a selected
function
– interrupt warning messages shown
on the display.
Long press:
exit FIAT MY CAR set-up menu,
storing settings and returning to the
standard display or, depending on
the situation, to the previous display.
▲▼buttons
These allow FIAT MY CAR set-up
menu options to be selected and
some functions to be adjusted.
fig. 48
F0X3001m
F0X1039mF0X2003m
F0X2004m
fig. 50
F0X2005m
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TRIP button
Brief press:
– access TRIP COMPUTER
information.
Long press:
– reset TRIP COMPUTER.Standard display fig. 51
A – date
B – milometer (total/trip)
C – clock
D – outside temperature.
On some versions, when a door is
opened / closed with the key
removed, the display shows the total
milometer reading and the clock for
a few seconds.
F0X3002m
The display can also show the
following:
– through the flashing “spanner”
icon, when the vehicle must be
taken to a Fiat Dealership for
Scheduled Servicing;
– TRIP COMPUTER indications;
– brightness level adjustment for
some internal controls;
– FIAT MY CAR menu;
– warning messages in the event of
failures.
fig. 51
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SET-UP MENU - FIAT MY CAR
This menu allows the vehicle configuration to be
customised.
The functions and messages provided by the multifunction
display fig. 52 depend on the optionals / version of your
vehicle.
You are advised to carry out the desired
configurations in safety; only with the
vehicle stationary.

WARNING
F0X3003gfig. 52

Day
YearMonth
MODE
(*) For versions/markets, where provided (*)
(*)
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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. To 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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Dusk sensor sensitivity
(auto lamp)
This function, only available for
certain versions/markets, allows
dusk sensor sensitivity to be
adjusted to 3 levels:
level 1 – minimum sensitivity
level 2 – medium sensitivity
level 3 – maximum sensitivity
The greater the sensitivity, the lesser
the light intensity required to
automatically switch on the dipped
headlights, side lights and number
plate light.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
the display will show the level set
previously;
– press the ▼or ▲button to make
the desired adjustment;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.Trip B
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the display of Trip B (partial
trip) to be activated (ON) or
deactivated (OFF). For further
information, see TRIP COMPUTER
in this section.
To activate or deactivate the
function, proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.Set Clock
(time adjustment)
To adjust the time, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
the hours flash on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly:
the minutes flash on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Every time the ▼or ▲buttons are
pressed, the value is
decreased/increased by 1 unit
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.
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Clock Mode (12h or 24h)
To choose the time display format
(12h or 24h), proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:the mode set previously flashes on
the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to select
12h or 24h;
– press the MODE button briefly to confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to return to the standard display.
Set Date
This function is used to set the date
(day – month – year). To set,
proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly: the year flashes on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust; – press the MODE button briefly:
the month flashes on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly: the day flashes on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly to confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to return to the standard display.
Every time the ▼or ▲buttons are
pressed, the value is
decreased/increased by 1 unit
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. Audio Rpt.
(radio info repetition
for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the frequency band or the
RDS messages from the current
station to be displayed.
To activate (ON) or deactivate
(OFF) radio info repetition, proceed
as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to return to the standard display.

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Cons. (fuel consumption unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate fuel consumption to be
selected: km/l or l/100km.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km/l or l/100km (depending on
the previous setting) flashes on
the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Door Lock
(with vehicle in motion
for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows automatic locking of doors
above a speed of 20 km/h to be
activated.
To activate (ON) or deactivate
(OFF) the function, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Dist. Unit (distance unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate distance to be selected:
km or mi.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km or mi (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.

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