FIAT TALENTO 2016 2.G Owners Manual

WHATTODOIF...
The advice given below lets you quickly and temporarily fix various problems: for safety, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Using the electronic key
The electronic key cannot lock or unlock the
doors.Dead key battery.Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock
and start your vehicle (refer to the
"Locking/unlocking the doors" and "Starting
the engine” paragraphs).
Use of devices on the same frequency as the
card (cell phone, etc.).Stop using these devices or use the
integrated key (refer to the "Electronic key”
paragraph).
The vehicle is located in an area known for a
high presence of electro-magnetic waves.
Vehicle battery run down.Use the key integrated in the key (refer to the
"Electronic key” paragraph in the “Knowing
you vehicle” chapter)
The vehicle has been started.With the engine started, locking/unlocking
the doors with the key is not possible.
Disengage the starter device.
Using the remote control
The remote control does not lock or unlock
the doors.Remote control battery run down. Use the key.
Use of devices on the same frequency as the
remote control (cell phone, etc.).Stop using the other devices or use the key.
The vehicle is located in an area known for a
high presence of electro-magnetic waves.
Battery flat.Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock
and start your vehicle (refer to the
"Locking/unlocking the doors" and "Starting
the engine” paragraphs).
The vehicle has been started.With the engine started, locking/unlocking
the doors with the key is not possible.
Disengage the starter device.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Using the starter motor
The instrument panel warning lights are dim
or do not turn on, the starter motor does not
turn over.Battery terminal loose, disconnected or
rusted.Tighten it, reconnect it or clean it if it is
rusted.
Battery run down or out of order.Connect another battery to the defective one.
See the paragraph "Emergency starting" or
replace the battery if necessary. Do not push
the vehicle if the steering wheel lock is
engaged.
Circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
The engine does not start.Starting conditions were not satisfied.Refer to the “Starting the engine” paragraph
in the “Knowing your vehicle” chapter.
The electronic key "easy access" does not
work.Insert the key in the reader to start the
engine. Refer to the “Starting the engine”
paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle”
chapter.
The engine does not stop.Electronic key not recognised. Insert key into the reader.
Electronic problem.Press the starter button five times in a row,
quickly.
The steering wheel stays locked.Steering wheel locked.Turn the steering wheel and press the start
button at the same time (refer to the "Starting
the engine” paragraph in the “Knowing your
vehicle” chapter).
Circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
During driving
White smoke coming from the exhaust pipe.This does not necessarily indicate a defect:
the smoke comes from regenerating the
particulate filter.Please see the paragraph "Details about the
Diesel version".
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TECHNICAL DATA

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Smoke coming from underneath the vehicle
when starting the heating.This does not necessarily indicate a fault: the
smoke comes from the boiler.
In this case, the smoke will gradually
disappear when the passenger compartment
has reached the right temperature.
Smoke coming from the engine
compartment.Short circuit or leaks from the cooling circuit.Stop, remove the starter device, move away
from the vehicle and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The oil pressure warning light goes on in a
curve or when braking.The oil level is too low.Add engine oil (see the paragraph "Warning
lights and messages" in the chapter
"Knowing the instrument panel").
The oil pressure warning light goes on and
delays going off or stays on when you
accelerate.Low oil pressure. Stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
Steering becomes hard. Power steering is overheating. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Vibrations.Badly inflated tyres, badly balanced or
damaged.Check the tyre pressure; if the defect
persists, have it checked at a Fiat Dealership.
The engine overheats. The coolant liquid
temperature indicator is in the alarm area and
theSTOPwarning light goes on.The cooling fan is out of order.Stop, turn off the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Coolant liquid leak.Check the coolant liquid tank: there should
be liquid in it. In not, contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
Coolant liquid boiling in the tank.
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Mechanical breakdown: head gasket
damaged.Stop the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Electric equipment
Windscreen wiper not working.Windscreen wiper blade blocked. Detach the blade before moving the wiper.
Electrical circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The windscreen wiper does not stop. Defective electrical controls. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Faster directional signal frequency. Bulb blown.Please see the paragraph "Replacing a light
bulb" in the "Emergency" chapter.
The direction indicators do not work.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The headlights do not go on or do not go off.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
Electric equipment
Traces of condensation in the lights.Traces of condensation can be due to natural
causes linked to temperature variations. In
this case, they will gradually disappear when
you turn the lights on.
The front seat belt warning light turns on
even if the seat belts are fastened.An object has come between the floorboard
and the seat, obstructing the sensor's
function.Remove any object that is beneath the front
seats.
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IMPORTANT
64)Radiator: in case there is not enough relative cooling liquid, remember that when the engine is very hot, you must not fill it with cold
cooling liquid. After any mechanical intervention that involves replacing the coolant liquid, even partially, this last must be a specific type.
Please remember you need to use only products selected by Fiat Dealerships.
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TIP TOP CONDITIONS WITH

INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . .126
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........126
Adblue additive reservoir.........45
Baggage cover..............70
Battery...................173
Battery recharging............159
Bodywork.................178
Braking system..............186
Cargo volumes.............199
Checking levels..............169
Child protection systems........101
Carrying children safely.......101
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts............103
ISOFIX fastening system......116
Climate control...............46
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............88
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................70
Diesel version particularities......76
Diffusers...................49
Display....................78
Doors.....................21
Centralised door locking/
unlocking for the openable parts . .25Front doors...............21
Manual door locking/unlocking . . .26
Rear swing doors...........23
Sliding side door............22
Tailgate.................24
Electric windows.............60
Engine...................184
Engine bonnet...............61
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................126
External lights...............37
Daytime running lights........37
Dipped headlights...........37
Direction indicators..........39
Front fog lights.............38
Headlight alignment adjustment . .38
Main beam headlights........37
Rear fog light..............38
Side lights................37
Filters...................172
Front air bags
Driver and passenger air bags . . .97
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............98
Front airbags................97
Front headrest...............28
Handbrake................135
Hazard warning lights..........143
Headrests..................28Heating and ventilation..........48
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........168
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................128
Identification data............182
Ignition device...............46
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................180
Interior fittings...............62
Sun visors................62
Interior lights................40
Jump starting..............158
Keys.....................14
Electronic key.............17
Key with remote control.......14
Manual climate control.........50
Occupant protection systems.....93
Parking the vehicle...........135
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............150
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .149
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .127
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................168
Pre-tensioners...............96
Protecting the environment.......75
Radar parking...............57
Radio.....................69
Fluids and lubricants..........211 CO2 Emissions..............217
Consumption...............215
Performance...............213

Radio transmitters and mobile
phones...................5
Rear camera................58
Rear headrest...............28
Rear view mirrors.............36
Refuelling the vehicle...........43
Replacing an external bulb......145
Replacing an internal bulb.......143
Scheduled maintenance........163
Scheduled Service Plan........164
Seat belts..................93
Seats.....................29
Front seats...............29
Servicing procedures..........168
Side airbags................100
Pull-down window air bag.....100Single rear seats..............30
Size.....................190
Sleeve....................63
Speed Limiter...............73
Start&Stop system............34
Starting the engine...........132
Steering..................188
Steering wheel/Power steering.....33
Adjusting the steering wheel....33
Power steering.............33
Storage compartment..........63
Suggestions for driving.........139
Symbols....................4
Towing the vehicle...........160
TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System.................129Traction Plus...............127
Transmission...............187
TSA (Trailer Stability Assist)......127
Tyre inflation kit..............156
Tyres ....................189
Using the gearbox...........134
Wheels and tyres............174
Windscreen / rear window wipers
Windscreen Wiper / Washer....41
Windscreen wiper/rear window
wiper...................41
Wiper blades...............176
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FCA Italy S.p.A. - MOPAR - Technical Services - Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Turin (Italy)
Print no. 603.91.070 - 09/2016 - 2 Edition