warning FIAT STRADA 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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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
-4
x10°-1
-2
-3
-40
0
1
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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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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Temp. Unit
(outdoor temperature unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate outdoor temperature to
be selected: °C or °F.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
°C or °F (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.Lang. English
(language selection)
This function allows the language
used by the display to be selected.
Available languages are: Italian,
German, English, French, Spanish,
Portuguese and Turkish.
To set the desired language, proceed
as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
the language (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.Buzzer Vol. (warning / fault
buzzer volume level)
This function allows the volume for
the buzzer that accompanies any
fault / warning messages shown on
the display to be adjusted. According
to the version, it can be adjusted
along an eight-point scale (from 0 to
7) or a 5-point scale (from 0 to 4).
To set the desired level, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
the level (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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Exit menu
This is the last option concluding the
menu function cycle.
– Press the MODE button briefly:
the display returns to the standard
screen.
– Pressing the ▼button returns to
the first menu option: Spd. Lim.Doors open warning
On some versions, the display
indicates which door has
inadvertently been left open.
On others, the “doors open”
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on in the same
circumstances. On some versions,
the system informs the driver that a
speed of 4 km/h has been exceeded
through an acoustic signal.
Exterior lighting check
The
Wwarning light switches on to
indicate a failure in one of the
external lights. On some versions,
the display can indicate the electrical
circuit where the fault is present.Interior lighting adjustment
(dimmer)
This function permits a decrease
and/or increase in light intensity for
the instrument panel, car radio
display and control button
serigraphy.
To adjust to the desired level, simply
press the ▼or ▲buttons; after a
few seconds, the display returns to
the previous screen automatically.
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BRAKE FLUID LOW
(red) / HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED (red)
When the key is turned to
MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off after a few
seconds.
Brake fluid low
The warning light switches on when
the level of the brake fluid in the
reservoir falls below the minimum
level, possibly due to a leak in the
circuit.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
The warning light switches on
together with (where the instrument
panel permits) a specific message
and/or acoustic signal. These
indications are precautionary and as
such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner
Handbook, which you are advised to
read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this
section in the event of a failure
indication.
IMPORTANT The failure indications
displayed are divided into two
categories: very serious and less
serious faults.
Very serious faults prompt a
prolonged cycle of signals.
Less serious faults prompt a shorter
cycle of signals.Warning lights (or the symbol on
the display) on the instrument panel
will stay on until the cause of the
failure is eliminated.
If the
xwarning light
switches on when
travelling (together with the
message on the display on
certain versions), stop the
vehicle immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
x
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when
the handbrake is engaged.
On certain versions, if the vehicle is
in motion, the warning light switches
on together with an acoustic signal.
IMPORTANT If the warning light
switches on when travelling, check
that the handbrake is not engaged.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The Fwarning light switches on
when the front passenger side airbag
is deactivated.
With the front passenger airbag
enabled, when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the Fwarning light
switches on constantly for about 4
seconds, flashes for another 4
seconds and then should switch off.
F
Failure of the F
warning light is
indicated by the
¬warning
light switching on.
In addition, the airbag system
automatically disables the
airbags on the passenger’s
side. Before proceeding,
contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the
system checked.
WARNING
AIRBAG FAILURE
(red)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
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 constantly
if there is a fault in the airbag system.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
¬
If the ¬warning light
does not switch on when
the key is turned to MAR or
stays on when driving, there may
be a fault with the restraint
systems. In this case, the airbags
or the pretensioners may not be
activated in the case of an
accident or (in a lesser number
of cases) they may be activated
incorrectly. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
WARNING
The failure of the ¬
warning light is
indicated by the flashing, for
more than the normal 4
seconds, of the front passenger
airbag deactivated warning
light
F. In addition, the
airbag system automatically
disables the airbags on the
passenger’s side (front airbag
and side bags for
versions/markets, where
provided). In this case, the
¬warning light may not indicate
faults in the restraint systems.
Before proceeding, contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
WARNING
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