Knowing FIAT TALENTO 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

IGNITION DEVICE
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S fig. 87: "Stop" position. To lock the
steering wheel, remove the key and
turn the wheel until the lock kicks in. To
unlock it, work both the key and the
steering wheel, without using force.
A: Accessories position. When the
starter device is disengaged,
accessories (radio, etc.) continue to
function.
M: Gear change position. With the
starter device inserted.
D: Drive position. If the engine does
not start, you need to withdraw the key
before activating the ignition again. As
soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
WARNING
45)If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked by a Fiat Dealership before
driving again.
46)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the parking brake.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
47)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
48)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This also applies to cases in which
the vehicle is towed.
49)Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. If the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, chock the wheels
with wedges or stones. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by
pressing the button on the key.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Advice for use
In some cases (air conditioning off, air
recycling on, ventilation speed nil or
insignificant, etc.), the vehicle windows
and windscreen can mist up. In case of
misting, use the MAX DEF function to
eliminate it, then, to prevent it from
re-forming, use the air conditioning in
automatic mode.
Maintenance
Please see the Scheduled Service Plan.
IMPORTANT Air conditioning function
means greater fuel consumption (turn
off the system when you no longer
need it).
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2)
Consumption
Greater fuel consumption is normal
(especially in urban traffic) when the air
conditioning is in use. Some advice for
reducing fuel consumption to a
minimum and helping safeguard the
environment:
deactivate the system when it is not
needed;
while driving, keep the diffuser open
and the windows closed;
if the vehicle has been parked in high
temperatures or in the sun, aerate the
passenger compartment to let out the
hot air before leaving.
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HEATING AND VENTILATION
1Left side window de-misting vent;2Left side vent;3Windscreen de-misting vent;4Central vents;5Right side vent;6Right
side de-misting vent;7Rear seat lower vents;8Instrument panel.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
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2)
Controls
The controls present depends on the vehicle equipment.
1Air distribution knob.
2Air conditioning compressor on/off button.
3Fan on/adjustment knob.
4Air recirculation on/off button.
5Air temperature adjustment knob.
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Heated rear window demisting/
defrosting
With the engine running, press button 6
fig. 93 and the integrated warning light
will go on.
For vehicles that are equipped with
them, this function quickly defrosts or
demists the rearscreen and defrosts the
external mirrors.
Press button 6 again to deactivate the
this function.
If you do not, the defroster deactivates
automatically.
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AUTO function (automatic
operation)
Automatic air conditioning is a system
that guarantees (except when using it in
extreme conditions) interior comfort and
a good level of visibility, optimising
consumption. The system uses
ventilation speed, air distribution, air
recycling, activating or turning off the air
conditioner and air temperature.
AUTO: optimising the selected comfort
level reached according to exterior
conditions. Press button 1 fig. 94.
Ventilation speed variation
In automatic mode, the system
oversees the best ventilation speed to
reach and maintain comfort.
You can always adjust the ventilation
speed by turning control 6 fig. 94 to
increase or reduce it.
Air temperature adjustment
Use control 2 fig. 94 depending on the
desired temperature.
The farther to the right you turn it, the
higher the air temperature.
NOTE The farthest adjustments allow
the system to produce the coldest or
hottest air ("18°C" and "26°C").
MAX DEF function
Press button 3 fig. 94 and the
integrated warning light will go on.
This function lets you quickly defrost
and de-mist the windscreen and rear
windows, the side front windows andexterior rear view mirrors (depending on
the vehicle version). Set the automatic
air condition and rear window defrost
activation.
Press button 8 fig. 94 to disconnect the
rear window heat function, the
integrated warning light goes off.
To turn the function off, press button 3
fig. 94 or 1 fig. 94.
IMPORTANT Some of the buttons have
an in use light that indicates the
function status.
Passenger compartment air
distribution
Press one of the buttons 4 fig. 94. The
warning light in the selected button
goes on.
You can select two positions at a time
by pressing two of the buttons 4 fig. 94.
The airflow is distributed mainly
among all the vents, the side front
window demisting vents and the
windscreen demisting vents.
The airflow is directed mainly to the
dashboard vents.
The airflow is directed mainly to the
rear seat lower vents.
Heated rearscreen and door mirror
thermal resistance switch
(For versions/markets where provided)
Press button 8 fig. 94 and the
integrated warning light will go on. This
function lets you quickly demist the
rearscreen and door mirrors (forversions/markets where provided).
Press button 8 fig. 94 again to
deactivate the this function. The
function turns off automatically
Turning the climate control system
on/off
In automatic mode, the climate control
system turns on or off according to the
outside weather conditions.
Press button 5 fig. 94 to turn off the
climate control system and the
integrated indicator light will turn on.
IMPORTANT Vehicles equipped with
the ECOMODE function (button 9
fig. 95 ): when enabled, the ECOMODE
function can reduce the automatic
climate control system performance.
Please see the paragraph "Driving
suggestions".
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IMPORTANT
2)The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the laws in force in the
countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a
or R1234yf (indicated on a specific plate in
the engine compartment). The use of other
coolants affects the efficiency and condition
of the system. Also the compressor
coolants used must be compatible with the
indicated coolant.
RADAR PARKING
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Operating principle
The ultrasound sensors installed in the
rear bumpers (depending on the vehicle
version) "measure" the distance
between the vehicle and an obstacle.
If they detect an obstacle, the sensors
set off an acoustic warning, which
frequency increases when getting
closer to the obstacle, until it becomes
a single sound when the obstacle is
about 30 centimetres from the vehicle.
NOTE Make sure you check that the
ultrasound sensors are not covered
(with dirt, mud, snow, etc.).
NOTE Depending on the versions, the
display lets you see the vehicle's
surrounding area to complement the
acoustic warning signal.Operation
When you put the gear in reverse, most
of the objects located less that
1.20 meters from the rear of the vehicle
are detected, an acoustic warning
signal goes off and, depending on the
type of vehicle, display 1 fig. 99 lights
up.
Adjusting the assisted parking
acoustic volume
Depending on the vehicle type, you can
adjust a few parameters on the
multi-media display screen.
Temporary system deactivation
Press switch 2 fig. 100 to deactivate
the system.
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REAR CAMERA
Operation
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15)
When in reverse, video camera 1
fig. 101 located on the tailgate or on the
rear swing door, depending on the
vehicle, lets you view the area behind
the vehicle on the inside rear view
mirror 2 fig. 102 or on the multi-media
display panel 3 fig. 103, along with one
or two shapes 4 fig. 104and 5
fig. 104(moving and stationary).
NOTE Check that the rear view video
camera is not covered up (dirt, mud,
snow, etc.).NOTE Depending on the versions,
adjust a few of the parameters on the
multi-media display panel 3 fig. 103.
Moving shape 4 (depending on the
vehicle): is represented in blue on the
multi-media display panel 3fig. 103.It
indicates the vehicle's trajectory
according to the steering wheel
position.Stationary shape 5: the stationary
shape consists of coloured references
A, B and C fig. 104that indicate the
distance behind the vehicle:
A (red) about 30 centimetres from the
vehicle;
B (yellow) about 70 centimetres from
the vehicle;
C (green) about 150 centimetres
from the vehicle.
This shape remains stationary and
indicates the vehicle's trajectory if the
wheels are aligned.
This system is initially used by making
use of one or more shapes (moving for
the trajectory, stationary for the
distance). When you get to the red
zone, use the bumper representation to
stop accurately.
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IMPORTANT Do not place objects on a
partly closed window: it could damage
the window.
Press functions
Depending on the versions, this mode
is an additional function to the electric
window described earlier. It concerns
only the driver's window. Briefly press
down or lift up switch 1 fig. 107: the
window either lowers or raises
completely. Any further action on the
switch stops the window movement.NOTE If the window encounters any
resistance during closing (for example a
tree branch, etc.) it stops and lowers a
few centimetres again.
Irregular operation
If the window closing fails to function,
the system moves to no pressure
mode: pull the concerned switch up as
much as needed until the window
closes completely (the window goes
back up gradually); then keep the
switch pulled up (always on the closing
side) for a second, then lower it and
raise it back up completely to reinstate
the system.
If necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Rear sliding windows:
56)
Use the handle 4 fig. 108 and run the
window to the desired stop.
WARNING
54)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being injured either
directly by the moving window or through
objects getting caught or hit by it. When
leaving the vehicle (equipped with
mechanical key with remote control),
always remove the key from the ignition
device to prevent accidental operation of
the electric windows from being a hazard
for those still on board.
55)When you close the windows, check
that no part of a body (arm, hand, etc.) is
sticking out from the vehicle. Danger of
serious injury.
56)Before manoeuvring it, make sure no
occupant is sticking out of a window or an
open door.
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On the front passenger side, press
button 3. fig. 106
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INTERIOR FITTINGS
SUN VISORS
Lower the sun visor 1 fig. 111. You can
tilt the sun visor against the side
window.
For versions/markets where provided,
lower the sun visor 3 fig. 112 to access
the mirror.
HOUSING
64)
Housing 1 fig. 113 can be used as a
cup holder, item holder or to attach an
ashtray.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
64)
To open the compartment 3 fig. 113,
pull handle 2.
DOCUMENT HOLDER
POCKET
65)
The document holder pocket 4
fig. 114 on the sun visor can hold
motorway tickets, paper, etc.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Compartment 5 fig. 115 can hold pay
cards, coins, etc.
PHONE SUPPORT(For versions/markets where provided)
66)
Phone support 6 fig. 116.
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PASSENGER SIDE GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
67)
To open, pull handle 16.fig. 122
Depending on the version, the glove
compartment is also ventilated and air
conditioned (it can hold a 1.5 l bottle).
HOUSING
Housing 17 fig. 123 can be used as a
cup holder, item holder or ashtray
holder.
FRONT DOOR STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
The glove compartment front flaps 18
fig. 124 are located in the inside of the
front doors.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
BENEATH THE SEAT
(For versions/markets where provided)
68)
To access the compartment 20
fig. 125 pull tongue 19 and fold seat A
forward.
Backrest in table
position
(For versions/markets where provided)
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If the vehicle is equipped with one, put
the centre seat backrest down by lifting
up control 24 fig. 126; on the back of it
there are:
one beverage holder 21 fig. 126;
one storage compartment 25
fig. 127;
one shelf 23 fig. 126.
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