engine FIAT STRADA 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Strada.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best
possible way.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time. You will find information, advice
and important warnings regarding the use of your vehicle to help you get the most from the technological features of
your Fiat Strada.
Read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols carefully:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat customers.
Enjoy reading and happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Strada versions. As a consequence, you should
only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine and
version that you have purchased.
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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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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SYMBOLS
Special coloured plates have been
attached near or on some of the
components of your Fiat Strada.
These plates bear symbols that draw
your attention to the precautions
required when handling the
component in question.THE KEYS fig. 1
The vehicle comes with a key A
(with remote control) or two keys B
(without remote control), according
to the version.
The keys can be used for:
– starting
– the doors
– fuel cap
– passenger airbag deactivation
– remote opening/closing
(key with remote control).
AB
fig. 1
F0X001m
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against theft,
the vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobiliser system
(Fiat CODE) which is activated
automatically when the ignition key
is removed. Each key grip contains
an electronic device which
modulates the radio-frequency signal
emitted during ignition by an aerial
built into the ignition switch. The
modulated signal is the “password”,
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and, only in this
circumstance, enables the engine to
be started.
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DUPLICATING KEYS
Customers who require additional
keys must contact a Fiat Dealership,
taking all available keys and CODE
card with them to the Dealership.
The Fiat Dealership will store (up to
a maximum of 8 keys) all keys, both
new and already owned, in the
system.
The Fiat Dealership may require the
Customer to demonstrate that they
are the owner of the vehicle.Codes
for the keys which are not
presented for the new storing
procedure are deleted from the
memory, to ensure that any keys
which may be mislaid cannot be used
to start the engine.– Take out battery compartment D
and replace battery E;
– Reinsert battery compartment D
into the key and lock it by turning
device C.
fig. 4
F0X0004m
All the keys and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new
owner when the vehicle is sold.
Ministerial approval
In accordance with the legislation of
each country regarding radio
frequencies, note that:
– for markets where the transmitter
must be marked, the type approval
number is indicated in the key with
remote control.
REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT –
fig. 4
To replace the battery, proceed as
follows:
– Press device A and open metal
insert B;
– Using a fine bit screwdriver, turn
locking device C;
Used batteries are
harmful to the
environment.
They must be disposed of in
special containers as specified
by law. Alternatively, they can
be taken to a Fiat Dealership,
who will dispose of them
correctly.
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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
F0X0005m
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.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Trekking / Working
version fig. 8
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge
D – Rev counter
E – Display
fig. 8F0X0008m
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fig. 9F0X0009m
Adventure version fig. 9
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
D – Rev counter
E – Display
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IMPORTANT If the needle moves to
the beginning of the scale
(low temperature) with the
overheating warning light A on, this
indicates a fault in the system. If this
is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
The needle may also approach the
red section when travelling too
slowly in a very hot climate. In this
case, it is best to stop for a while
and stop the engine.
Then restart and accelerate lightly.
fig. 38
F0X0302m
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 37-38
If warning light A switches on in the
instrument panel, this indicates
overheating of the engine coolant.
In normal operating conditions, the
needle may move to various
positions within the scale according
to the vehicle usage conditions and
the management of the engine
cooling system performed
automatically by the system itself.
However, it should not move to the
red danger zone.
fig. 37
F0X0301m
IMPORTANT If the indicator shows
that the tank is empty and the
reserve warning light A-fig. 35-36
flashes, this indicates a fault in the
system. On some versions, the same
fault indication is provided by scale
C, which flashes on the display. If
this is the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
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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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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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