warning FIAT TALENTO 2016 2.G Manual PDF

PARKING THE
VEHICLE
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26) 27) 28)
Proceed as follows when parking and
leaving the vehicle:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the vehicle
with the gear in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull the lever
up and check that the vehicle is
immobilised properly. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument
panel.
To release the handbrake, pull the lever
up slightly, press the button 2 fig. 208
and accompany the lever down to its
rest position. The indicator light turns
off.
WARNING
145)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. In addition, always remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle and
take it out with you.
146)For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
IMPORTANT
26)Depending on the slope and/or load,
you may need to tighten the brake another
two clicks.
27)When driving, check that the handbrake
is completely lowered and disengaged (the
red light is off): you could overheat or
deteriorate it.28)Following a collision with a kerb, a high
step, a stone post or other types of urban
features, have your vehicle checked by the
Fiat Dealership to avoid any risk of
accident: you may have damaged an axle
shaft, the steering gear or other part.
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INSTALLING THE
TOW HOOK
TO: 1,090 mm
Position the sphere with respect to
bolts 1 or 2 fig. 211, so they are in line
with height B fig. 210, which has to be
between 350 and 420 mm with the
vehicle loaded (as in the illustration
above).
To mount the tow hook, refer to the
device manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
147) 148)
IMPORTANT Always remove the tow
hook when not in use. In any case, the
local laws in force must be observed in
all cases.IMPORTANT Refer to the “Weights”
paragraph of the “Technical data”
chapter to find out the maximum
allowed load. We recommend keeping
the instructions provided by the device
manufacturer with the other vehicle
documents.
WARNING
147)The ABS with which the vehicle may
be equipped will not control the trailer's
braking system. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
148)Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent from the hydraulic system of
the vehicle.
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LOADING ADVICE
Transporting items in the load
compartment
Depending on the vehicle, rings 1 and 2
fig. 212 and 1 fig. 213 prevent the
transported items from moving. The
number of rings and their locations may
vary, depending on the vehicle.
IMPORTANT The rings 1
fig. 212 fig. 213 serve exclusively to
prevent the load from moving. The load
must be previously fastened to the rings
2 fig. 212 on the vehicle's platform.
149) 150)
The details of the van version are
described in fig. 214. F max 500 daN.
WARNING
149)Always place the heaviest items in
direct contact with the floorboards. If the
vehicle has them, use the anchoring points
located on the luggage compartment floor.
The load must be arranged so that it does
not jeopardise the vehicle's occupants in
case of abrupt braking, unexpected
acceleration or on a steep incline.
150)For safety reasons, make sure all the
doors are well closed before setting out.
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SPEED LIMITER
151)
The vehicle's speed can be
permanently limited according to the
vehicle version and the local
regulations.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to modify the
speed limit or activate/deactivate the
function.
It may not be possible to deactivate this
function for specific markets.
Label 1 fig. 215 on the dashboard
reminds you of the speed limit.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with the
Speed Limiter, pressing the accelerator
firmly or all the way down (past the
"resistance point") does not let you go
beyond the speed limit (refer to the
"Speed limiter" paragraph).IMPORTANT In certain situations (for
example, a steep slope) the speed
limiter can be exceeded slightly,
because the device does not intervene
on the braking system.
WARNING
151)This function does not take the
driver's place. Nor does it allow the
vehicle's driving limits to be ignored,
encouraging faster driving. However, this
does not exempt the driver from normal
driving safety or from responsibility.
MINIMUM SPEED
Press control 1 fig. 216 and the
function is activated after a few
seconds
Changing the minimum speed
To increase or decrease the setting,
please see a Fiat Dealership.
Interrupting the function
The function is interrupted when:
you use the clutch and/or
accelerator;
the vehicle speed is greater than
0 km/h;
theSTOPwarning light on the
instrument panel turns on;
the warning lighton the
instrument panel turns on;
the warning lighton the
instrument panel turns on.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
DRIVING
SAVING FUEL
Fuel consumption is approved in
compliance with a standard and
regulated method that is identical for all
manufacturers, allowing vehicles to be
compared with each other. The real fuel
consumption depends on the vehicle's
usage, equipment and driving style.
Depending on the vehicle, you can have
different functions available that let you
reduce your fuel consumption:
gear change indicator;
driving style indicator;
route summary and ecological advice
through a multi-media display panel;
the ECOMODE function that can be
activated by the ECO button.If the vehicle has one, the navigation
system completes this information.
Gear change indicators
Depending on the versions, a warning
light 1 fig. 218 on the instrument panel
tells you the best time to shift up or
down to optimise fuel consumption:
Shift up;
Shift down;
Driving style indicator
This informs you about your adopted
driving style in real time. The result is
shown by the colour of the indicator
light 2 fig. 218.
Green: flexible, economical driving;
Yellow: adopt a flexible style;
Orange: driving too dynamic.
To activate/deactivate the driving style
indicator, refer to the RADIO/TOUCH –
RADIO NAV supplement.Route summary
When the engine is stopped, an
appropriate message appears on the
display 3 fig. 219 with information about
your last route.
It indicates:
average fuel consumption;
mileage;
the number of kilometres saved.
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A general grade from 0 to 100 appears
that allows you to assess your
ecological driving performance: high
values mean reduced fuel consumption.
Below is some ecological advice to
improve your performance. Store your
preferred routes lets you compare
performances. For further information,
refer to the RADIO/TOUCH – RADIO
NAV supplement.
ECOMODE
ECOMODE is a function that optimises
fuel consumption. It acts on a few of
the vehicle's uses (heating, air
conditioning, power steering, etc.) and
on a few driving operations
(acceleration, gear shift, speed
regulation, deceleration, etc.).
Activation of the function
Press button 4 fig. 219.
TheECOfig. 220 indicator light 5 on
the instrument panel turns on to
confirm that it has been activated.
While driving, you can temporarily leave
the ECOMODE function to reset all
engine performances.
To do this, press the accelerator pedal
firmly.
The ECOMODE function is reactivated
as soon as you release the accelerator.Deactivating the function
Press button 4 fig. 219.
TheECOfig. 220 warning light 5 on the
instrument panel turns off to confirm
that it has been deactivated.
Behaviour
Rather than heat the engine while
stopped, we advise you to drive
moderately until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature.
Speed increases fuel consumption.
Do not strain the engine by
exceeding speed in intermediary gears.
Use the highest gear.
Avoid sudden acceleration.
Brake as little as possible. By
assessing the danger or curve in
advance, it will be sufficient to lift your
foot off the accelerator.
When going uphill, we advise you to
keep a steady speed, without having to
change it.
In modern vehicles, double clutching
before stopping the engine is not
necessary and could even cause
damage.Tyres fig. 221
Pressure too low can increase fuel
consumption.
Using unsuitable tyres can increase
fuel consumption.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the toll free phone number
found in the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.....143
REPLACING AN INTERNAL BULB .143
REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB .145
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FUSES...................149
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE . .153
CHANGING A WHEEL.........153
TYRE INFLATION KIT..........156
JUMP STARTING............158
BATTERY RECHARGING.......159
TOWING THE VEHICLE........160
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
CONTROL
Press button 2 fig. 223. This
simultaneously activates the four
flashing arrows and those on the side. It
must be used only in case of danger to
warn other drivers that you have had to
stop in an unusual or prohibited place
or in special driving or traffic conditions.
Depending on the trim, in case you
stop abruptly, the emergency lights can
go on automatically. You can turn them
off by pressing the button 2
fig. 223 once.
REPLACING AN
INTERNAL BULB
152) 153) 154) 155)
Courtesy lights
Remove the lens from the courtesy light
concerned (1 fig. 224, 2 and 3 fig. 225,
6 and 7 fig. 226 ) using a screwdriver.
Pull the bulb downwards to remove
from its housing.
Type of bulb: W6W
Replace the bulb and reposition the
press-fit lens.
Vehicles with reading light
Type of bulb 2 fig. 227: pin type, 10W
Type of reading light bulb 3 fig. 227:
W5W
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Glove compartment light
Remove the lens using a screwdriver.
Pull the bulb 4 fig. 228 to remove from
its housing.
Types of bulbs: W5W
Replace the bulb and reposition the
press-fit lens.Boot light
Remove the lens using a screwdriver.
Pull the bulb 5 fig. 229 to remove from
its housing.
Types of bulbs: W5W
Replace the bulb and reposition the
press-fit lens.
WARNING
152)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
153)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
154)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold, to
prevent the risk of burns.155)The bulbs are under pressure and
could explode when being replaced. Risk
of injury.
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Bayonet light bulb P 21W.Number plate lights
The bulb can be reached in the same
way as in vehicles with swing doors as
for tailgate.
Remove the lens 12 fig. 245 (using a
screwdriver).
Remove the cover to access the bulb.
Types of bulbs: W5W.
WARNING
156)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
157)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.158)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold,
RISK OF BURNS!
159)When intervening under the bonnet,
the solenoid valve could start up
automatically at any time. Risk of injury.
160)The bulbs are under pressure and
could explode while being replaced. Risk of
injury.
IMPORTANT
29)Halogen bulbs must be handled
holding the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Third brake light on tailgate
Undo the nuts 10 fig. 242.
From the outside, pull out the light
cluster and reach bulb 11 fig. 243.
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