light FIAT STRADA 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

146
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery
rapidily and maintain its efficiency
over time, carefully observe the
following instructions:
– when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on
inside the passenger
compartment;
– switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
– do not keep accessories (e.g. car
radio, hazard warning lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
– before performing any operation
on the electrical system,
disconnect the negative battery
cable;– fully tighten the battery terminals.
IMPORTANT If the battery remains
with the charge below 50% for a
long time it becomes damaged
through sulphation and its starting
capacity is reduced.
The battery is also more prone to
the risk of freezing (at temperatures
as high as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph “Vehicle
inactivity” in the “Correct use of the
vehicle” section if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electrical
supply, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified personnel, in
addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices from Lineaccessori
Fiat, will evaluate the overall
electrical consumption, checking
whether the vehicle’s electrical
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices
continue to consume electricity even
when the engine is off, they gradually
run down the battery.
133-154 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 9-01-2012 14:53 Pagina 146

151
– spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, inside of wheel
arches and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
– spraying of plastic materials for
protective purposes in the most
exposed points: under the doors,
inside the wings, along the edges,
etc.;
– use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets
of moisture from triggering rust
inside.
VEHICLE BODY AND
UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty
against perforation due to corrosion
of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to the Warranty
Booklet.ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the
formation of rust. Only use genuine
spare paint products for touch-ups
(see “Bodywork paint identification
plate” in the “Technical
Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the car: the
frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the car is
used.
For example, it is advisable to wash
the vehicle more often in areas with
high levels of environmental
pollution or on roads spread with
salt.To correctly wash the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
– wash the body using a low
pressure jet of water;
– wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
– rinse well with water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
If you put the vehicle through a car
wash, follow these
recommendations:
– remove the aerial from the roof so
that it does not get damaged;
– the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
– rinse thoroughly to avoid soap
marks remaining on the bodywork
or less visible parts.
133-154 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 9-01-2012 14:53 Pagina 151

152
Exterior plastic parts should be
cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees; the
resinous substances released by
many species give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must
be washed off immediately and
thoroughly, as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.Windows
To clean windows, use specific
cleaning products.
Use clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the
transparency.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter,
thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid
spraying the water jet directly onto
the electronic control units or the
fuse box on the left side of the
engine compartment (driving
direction).
Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT Washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key removed.
After the washing operation, make
sure that the various protections
(e.g. rubber caps and guards) have
not been removed or damaged.
Detergents cause water
pollution. The vehicle
should be washed in
areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
Some car washes with
old-style blades and/or
in a poor state of repair
can damage the paintwork,
facilitating the formation of
lines that give the paint a
dull/misty appearance,
especially on dark colours.
If this happens, lightly polish the
paintwork with appropriate
products.
Dry the less visible parts, such as the
door frames, bonnet and the
headlight frames with special care, as
in these areas water may stagnate
more easily.
It is a good idea to leave the vehicle
outdoors for a while after washing it
to give the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.
133-154 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 9-01-2012 14:53 Pagina 152

153
Never use flammable
products, such as
petroleum ether or modified
petrol, to clean the inside of
the vehicle.
The electrostatic charges which
are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation
may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the vehicle: they
might explode.
Aerosol cans must not be
exposed to temperatures
above 50°C. Temperatures
may greatly exceed this value
inside a vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight.
WARNINGFront headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic
lenses of the front headlights.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to
water dripping off shoes, umbrellas,
etc.) which could cause oxidisation
of the sheet metal.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use
a moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water
and neutral detergent.
133-154 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 9-01-2012 14:53 Pagina 153

179
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS ............................................................................................... 80
ABS system ................................................................................... 80
- fault indications ...................................................................... 81
Air cleaner .................................................................................... 143
Air diffusers .................................................................................. 56
Air vents ........................................................................................56
Airbags ........................................................................................... 82
- deactivation ........................................................................... 84
- driver ...................................................................................... 83
- important information ..................................................85-86-87
- passenger ............................................................................... 83
Ashtray............................................................................................ 68
Battery
- maintenance .......................................................................... 146
- recharging .............................................................................. 127
- replacement .......................................................................... 145
Bodywork
- bodywork type code ...........................................................157
- maintenance .......................................................................... 150
Bonnet ........................................................................................... 75
Brake fluid level............................................................................. 142
Brake lights
- bulb replacement............................................................118-119
Brakes
- fluid level ................................................................................ 142
- service and parking brakes ..........................................98-160
Bulb replacement.......................................................................... 113
Bulbs
- changing.............................................................................115-120
- general information.............................................................. 113- specifications.......................................................................... 114
- types ....................................................................................... 113
Capacities ...................................................................................... 168
Changing a wheel...................................................109-110-111-112
Chassis (marking) ........................................................................ 156
Chassis marking............................................................................ 156
Checking fluid levels.....................................................................138
Cigar lighter (power socket) ..............................................67-68
CO
2(exhaust emissions) ........................................................... 172
Compass ......................................................................................... 30
- recalibration .......................................................................... 31
Control buttons............................................................................ 32
Correct use of the vehicle.................................................. 95
Dashboard ...................................................................................12-13
Diesel filter (draining condensation) ....................................... 144
Diesel
- filter ........................................................................................ 144
- specification............................................................................ 168
Dimensions .............................................................................165-166
Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 115
- control ..................................................................................... 60
Dipped headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 115
- control ................................................................................... 60
Direction indicators
- control ................................................................................... 61
Direction indicators
- control ................................................................................... 61
155-184 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 20-01-2012 9:34 Pagina 179

Direction indicators
- control ..................................................................................... 61
- front bulb replacement ....................................................... 116
- rear bulb replacement....................................................118-119
- side bulb replacement ......................................................... 117
Doors (opening/closing).............................................................. 69
DPF ................................................................................................. 94
DPF (particulate filter)................................................................. 94
DPF system ....................................................................................94
Draining condensation................................................................. 144
Driving lights .................................................................................64
Driving lights
- bulb replacement............................................................118-119
- control ..................................................................................... 64
ELD ................................................................................................ 88
Electrical/electronic devices ......................................................91
E-Locker ........................................................................................ 88
E-Locker system (ELD)............................................................... 88
Emergency situations................................................................... 107
Emergency
- emergency situations ..........................................................107
- hazard warning lights ............................................................ 63
Engine compartment.................................................................... 138
- washing ....................................................................................152
Engine coolant level......................................................................140
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................... 28
Engine coolant
- checking level......................................................................... 140
- temperature gauge ................................................................ 28
Engine marking.............................................................................. 156Engine oil consumption ..............................................................140
Engine oil level ............................................................................. 139
Engine oil level............................................................................... 139
Engine oil
- consumption........................................................................... 140
- level check ............................................................................. 139
- specifications....................................................................168-169
Engine
- coolant level........................................................................... 140
- coolant temperature gauge ................................................. 28
- engine type code ................................................................... 157
- fuel............................................................................................ 158
- marking....................................................................................156
- power supply.......................................................................... 159
- specifications ......................................................................... 158
- washing the engine compartment...................................... 152
Environment (protection) ......................................................... 94
Environmental protection........................................................... 94
Essential information .................................................................. 4
Exhaust emissions ....................................................................... 172
Extinguisher ..................................................................................131
Fabric trim
- cleaning ....................................................................................153
Fiat CODE (system) ................................................................... 7
Fiat CODE system ...................................................................... 7
Flashing .......................................................................................... 60
Fluids and lubricants .............................................................169-170
Fog lights ....................................................................................... 64
Fog lights
- bulb replacement................................................................... 117
- control ..................................................................................... 64
Follow me home system .............................................................71
180
155-184 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 20-01-2012 9:34 Pagina 180

Footboards..................................................................................... 79
Front ceiling light ......................................................................... 66
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 120
Front roof lights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 120
- control ................................................................................... 66
Fuel consumption ........................................................................ 171
Fuel cut-off (automatic switch) .................................................65
Fuel cut-off switch ...................................................................... 65
Fuel level indicator gauge ...........................................................27
Fuel tank cap.................................................................................. 93
Fuel
- consumption ......................................................................... 171
- fuel cap ................................................................................... 93
- fuel cut-off ............................................................................. 65
- level gauge ............................................................................. 27
- refuelling.................................................................................. 92
- specification......................................................................158-168
Fuses .............................................................................................. 121
- dashboard fuse box ............................................................. 123
- engine compartment fuse box .......................................... 124
- fuse list .............................................................................125-126
- general information ............................................................. 121
Gearbox
- using the gearbox ................................................................. 99
Glasses holder ...............................................................................66
Glove box light
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 121
Glove compartment .................................................................. 65Handbrake ................................................................................... 98
Hazard lights ................................................................................. 63
Hazard warning lights switch ....................................................63
Headlights .....................................................................................79
- alignment corrector ............................................................ 79
- light beam direction ............................................................. 79
- washing ................................................................................... 153
Headrests
- front ........................................................................................ 17
- rear ......................................................................................... 18
Heating / climate control system ............................................. 55
Heating and ventilation................................................................ 55
- controls ................................................................................... 56
Heavy use of the vehicle............................................................. 137
How to save fuel........................................................................... 102
Identification data ........................................................................ 155
- VIN plate ............................................................................... 155
Ignition ........................................................................................... 11
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 11
In an emergency..................................................................... 107
Instrument panel ..........................................................................14-15
Interiors ..........................................................................................153
Internal features ........................................................................... 65
Jack ..................................................................................109-110-128
Key with remote control ......................................................... 8
Keys ................................................................................................ 7
- duplicating ...............................................................................10
Know your vehicle................................................................... 7
Leather trim
- cleaning ....................................................................................154
181
155-184 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 20-01-2012 9:34 Pagina 181

Left stalk ........................................................................\
................. 62
- follow me home.................................................................... 61
Load (ad vice) ........................................................................\
.. 100-101
Load compartment cover .......................................................... 74
Load compartment cover canvas.............................................. 74
Load compart ment....................................................................... 72
Load limiter s ......................................................................\
........... 26
Loading ad vice ........................................................................\
100-101
Lubricant specific ations ........................................................ 169-170
Lubricants (specific ations) ................................................... 169-170
Main beam headlights ............................................................... 60
- bulb replace ment ................................................................. 115
- contro l ......................................................................\
............. 60
- flashing .......................................................................\
............. 60
Main beam headlights - bulb replace ment ................................................................. 115
- contro l ........................................................................\
............. 60
- flas hing ........................................................................\
............. 60
Maintenance - heavy-dut y use....................................................................... 137
- periodic checks...................................................................... 137
- scheduled se rvicing plan ...................................................... 134
- schedul ed servicing ............................................................... 133
Manual climate control - contro ls .......................................................................\
........... 58
- maintena nce ........................................................................\
.. 150
Milometer .......................................................................\
.............. 43
Mobile pho nes ........................................................................\
....... 92
Multifunction di splay.................................................................... 32
- control buttons .................................................................... 32
- set-up me nu .....................................................................\
..... 34
Nozzles........................................................................\
................. 150
Number plate lights...................................................................... 119
On-board inst ruments............................................................... 27
Opening door s ......................................................................\
....... 69
Opening the bonnet .................................................................... 75-76
Opening windows - elect ric........................................................................\
............. 70
- manua l ........................................................................\
............. 70
Original pa rts........................................................................\
......... 1-2
Paint identific ation plate ............................................................ 156
Paintwork - advice for pr eservation ........................................................ 151
- identificati on plate................................................................. 156
Parking .......................................................................\
.................... 98
Parking ........................................................................\
.................... 98
Performance s........................................................................\
......... 164
Periodic che cks ........................................................................\
.... 137
Personal adju stments ................................................................... 16
Plastic trim - clea ning ........................................................................\
............ 154
Pollen fil ter .......................................................................\
............. 143
Power assisted steering fluid level ............................................ 142
Power s upply ........................................................................\
........ 159
Prescriptions for vehicle at end of life .................................... 173
Pretension ers ........................................................................\
........ 25
- load limi ters........................................................................\
.... 26
Protective grille ........................................................................\
.... 77
Punctured t yre ........................................................................\
..... 108
- changing a wheel ............................................ 109-110-111-112
Radio (system set-up) ............................................................... 90
- speaker s ......................................................................\
........... 90
Radio trans mitters........................................................................\
92
Rear fog lamps........................................................................\
....... 64
182

155-184 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 27-01-2012 10:06 Pagina 182

Rear fog lights
- bulb replacement............................................................118-119
- control ..................................................................................... 64
Rear roof light
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 121
- control ..................................................................................... 67
Rear roof light
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 121
- control ..................................................................................... 67
Rear view mirrors
- door mirrors ..........................................................................19
- interior .................................................................................... 18
Refuelling........................................................................................ 92
- filling the tank......................................................................... 93
- fuel cap .................................................................................... 93
- saving....................................................................................... 102
Remote control battery (replacement) ................................... 10
Remote control ............................................................................ 8
- additional................................................................................. 9
- ministerial approval............................................................... 10
- replacing the battery ............................................................ 10
Rev counter .................................................................................. 29
Reversing lights
- bulb replacement............................................................118-119
Right stalk ....................................................................................... 60
Rim Protector (tyres) ................................................................. 162
Rims
- correct reading ..................................................................... 163
- specifications ......................................................................... 163
Roll and pitch meters
- pitch meter............................................................................. 30
- recalibrating the instruments ............................................ 31
- roll meter................................................................................30
Rubber tubes................................................................................. 148Scrappage ................................................................................. 171
Scrapping the vehicle................................................................... 173
Seat belts .......................................................................................20
- front ........................................................................................ 20
- general instructions .............................................................. 22
- height adjustment ................................................................. 20
- maintenance .......................................................................... 24
- rear ......................................................................................... 21
Seats
- adjusting ..................................................................................16-17
- cleaning ....................................................................................153
Set-up menu................................................................................... 34
Side lights
- control ..................................................................................... 61
- front bulb replacement ....................................................... 117
- rear bulb replacement..........................................................118
Snow chains .................................................................................. 104
Socket ............................................................................................. 67
Speed ratings (tyres) ................................................................... 162
Speedometer................................................................................. 27
Starting the engine ......................................................................95-96
- bump starting ........................................................................ 108
- ignition switch ....................................................................... 11
- jump starting ......................................................................... 107
Steering lock ................................................................................. 11
Steering wheel ...............................................................................18
Steering........................................................................................... 160
Sun visors ...................................................................................... 68
Sun visors ....................................................................................... 68
Sunroof........................................................................................... 71
Suspension...................................................................................... 160
Symbols........................................................................................... 7
183
155-184 STRADA LUM GB 1ed 20-01-2012 9:34 Pagina 183

Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - \
Service EngineeringLargo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)Print no. 603.99.088 - 04/2012 - 2 Edition
Technical specifications .................................................... 155
Third brake light ........................................................................\
.. 119
Topping up the en gine oil ........................................................... 139
Towing the vehicle....................................................................... 130
Towing tra ilers........................................................................\
...... 104
Trailers ( towing)........................................................................\
... 104
Transmi ssion........................................................................\
.......... 159
Trip compu ter ........................................................................\
...... 42
Tyre pr essure........................................................................\
........ 164
Tyres - inflation pressure............................................................. 147-164
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- reading rim code................................................................... 163
- reading t yre code .................................................................. 161
- Rim pr otector........................................................................\
162
- snow ........................................................................\
.......... 99-163
- spare wheel........................................................................\
.... 161
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
Using the gearbox .................................................................. 99
Vehicle inact ivity ..................................................................... 105
Vehicle lift ing ........................................................................\
... 128-129
Vehicle maintenance ........................................................ 133
Ventilati on ........................................................................\
........ 56-58
Warning lights and messages ................................................ 45
Warning lights and messages ..................................................... 45
Weight s ........................................................................\
.................. 167
Wheel geom etry ........................................................................\
. 161
Wheels - chang ing ........................................................... 109-110-111-112
- mainten ance........................................................................\
... 147
- specificati ons........................................................................\
.. 163
- wheel trim........................................................................\
...... 161
Window clea ning ........................................................................\
. 62
Windows - clea ning ........................................................................\
............ 62
- elect ric........................................................................\
............. 70
- manua l ........................................................................\
............. 70
- rear window ........................................................................\
... 77
Windscreen washer fluid level................................................... 141
Windscreen washer - contro l ......................................................................\
............. 62
- fluid le vel ........................................................................\
........ 141
Windscreen wiper - blade repla cement................................................................. 149
- contro l ........................................................................\
............. 62
- nozzle s ........................................................................\
............. 150
- smart w ashing........................................................................\
62

155-184 STRADA LUM GB 2ed 3-04-2012 15:00 Pagina 184