warning 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
.
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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For versions/markets where
provided, the CODE card fig. 2 is
supplied together with the keys and
bears:
A – the electronic code
B – the mechanical key code to be
given to the Fiat Dealership
when ordering duplicate keys.
fig. 2
F0X0002m
fig. 3
F0X0003m
Button D should only
be pressed when the
key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and
from objects that can be spoilt
(e.g. clothes). Do not leave the
key unattended to avoid the
button being accidentally
pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
To put metal insert A back in the
grip, press device D, put back the
metal insert then release device D. Key with remote control fig. 3
A – retractable metal insert
B – door release button
C – door lock button (the roof light
switches off at the same time)
D – metal insert opening device.
The metal insert A operates:
– the ignition switch
– door opening/closing.
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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
The presence and position of the instruments and indicators may vary according to the version.
fig. 6
Trekking / Working version fig. 6
1. Adjustable side air diffusers – 2. Left external light control stalk – 3. Horn – 4. Instrument panel – 5. Right stalk
(windscreen wiper-washer and trip computer) – 6. Control buttons – 7. Adjustable central air diffusers – 8. Hazard
warning lights switch – 9. Car radio (or car radio set-up) – 10. Passenger airbag or upper compartment (for versions/
markets, where provided) – 11. Glove compartment – 12. Storage compartment – 13. Climate control / ventilation
controls – 14. Ignition switch – 15. Driver front airbag – 16. Bonnet release lever – 17. Fuse cover on dashboard – 18.
Headlight alignment corrector and controls.
F0X0006m
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The presence and position of the instruments and indicators may vary according to the version.
F0X0007mfig. 7
Adventure version fig. 7
1. Adjustable side air diffusers – 2. Left external light control stalk – 3. Horn – 4. Instrument panel – 5. Right stalk
(windscreen wiper-washer and trip computer) – 6. Adjustable central air diffusers – 7. Control buttons – 8. Compass
9. Roll meter – 10. Pitch meter 11. Car radio (or car radio set-up) – 12. Hazard warning lights switch – 13. Passenger
airbag or upper compartment (for versions/markets, where provided) – 14. Glove compartment – 15. Storage
compartment – 16. Climate control / ventilation controls – 17. Ignition switch - 18. Driver front airbag – 19. Bonnet
release lever – 20. Fuse cover on dashboard 21. Headlight alignment corrector, E-Locker (where provided) and controls.
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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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PERSONAL
ADJUSTMENTS
SEATS Lengthwise adjustment
Raise the lever A-fig. 10 and push
the seat forwards or backwards: in
driving position your arms should be
slightly bent and your hands should
rest on the rim of the steering
wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever
always check that the seat is locked
into place by trying to move it back
and forth. Failure to lock the seat
could cause it to move and detach
from the guides.
All adjustments must be
made only with the
vehicle stationary.
WARNING
Do not remove the
seats or attempt to
service and/or repair them:
operations which are carried
out incorrectly may
compromise the operation of
the safety devices; always
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
fig. 10
F0X0010m
fig. 11
F0X0011m
Reclining backrest adjustment
Turn knob B-fig. 11 until the desired
backrest inclination is achieved.
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HEADRESTS fig. 14
Front
To increase passenger safety, the
headrests are height-adjustable and
lock in the desired position
automatically. Manual height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To adjust, operate lever A fig. 12.
Access to rear seats
(Crew Cab version)
To access the rear seats, pull handle
A-fig. 13 upwards: the
backrest will fold forwards and the
seat will slide forwards when you
push the backrest.
fig. 12
F0X0012m
fig. 13
F0X0013m
fig. 14
F0X0014m
For versions/markets where
provided, when the backrest is
brought back again, the seat will
return to its original position
(mechanical memory).
Headrests must be
adjusted so that the
head, rather than the neck,
rests on them. Only in this
position do they exert their
protective action in the event
of a collision.
WARNING
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