FIAT TALENTO 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

ENGINE BONNET
58) 59) 60) 61) 62) 63) 64)
16)
To open, pull lever 1 fig. 109.
Unlocking bonnet safety catch
To open it, push lever 2 fig. 110 to the
left: the bonnet will be lifted.Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet and accompany it.
Lifting is aided by side dampers.
Closing the bonnet
Make sure nothing has been left in the
engine compartment. Lower the bonnet
to approximately 30 centimetres from
the engine compartment then let it
drop. Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not only
fastened by the locking device by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed,
do not try to press the bonnet lid down
but open it and repeat the procedure.
WARNING
58)Before any intervention, the engine
must be turned off (and not in stand-by):
you must turn the engine off (refer to the
"Starting the engine" paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter).
59)Do not lean on the bonnet: it could
close involuntarily.
60)When you intervene near the engine,
this last could be hot. Moreover, the
cooling fan could start up at any time. Risk
of injury.
61)When working in the engine
compartment, make sure that the
windscreen wiper is in the stopped
position. Risk of injury.
62)In case of a collision, even a light one
like against the cowling or bonnet, have it
checked at a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.63)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the parking brake is engaged.
64)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, make sure that the
bonnet is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
IMPORTANT
16)After every intervention in the engine
compartment, make sure you have not left
anything (rags, tools, etc.); basically these
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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
65)
Housing 1 fig. 113 can be used as a
cup holder, item holder or to attach an
ashtray.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
65)
To open the compartment 3 fig. 113,
pull handle 2.
DOCUMENT HOLDER
POCKET
66)
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.
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PHONE SUPPORT(For versions/markets where provided)
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Phone support 6 fig. 116.
SUPPORT FOR MULTI-
MEDIA TABLET
(For versions/markets where provided)
Pull handle 7 fig. 117 all the way
towards the driver as far as it will go.
Rotate support 8 fig. 118 and push it as
far as it will go.
If necessary, lower base 9 fig. 119 of
support 8 to extend it.To refit it, pull the support all the way
towards the driver, lift it until it is
horizontal and push it as far as it will go.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
IN THE DASHBOARD
INSTRUMENT PANEL
66)
Glove compartment in the dashboard
instrument panel 10 - 11 - 13 fig. 120.
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HOUSING
Housing 12 fig. 120 can be used as a
cup holder, item holder or to attach an
ashtray.
65)
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
IN THE DASHBOARD
INSTRUMENT PANEL
(For versions/markets where provided)
To open the compartment 15 fig. 121,
press handle 14.
PASSENGER SIDE GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
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To open, pull handle 16.fig. 122Depending 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)
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To access the compartment 20
fig. 125 pull tongue 19 and fold seat A
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Backrest in table
position
(For versions/markets where provided)
66) 69) 70)
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.NOTE Make sure that the cup holder on
the shelf is closed before putting the
centre seat backrest down.
Storage compartment
To open the compartment 25 fig. 127,
pull handle 22 fig. 126.
Inside, belt 26 fig. 127 can hold an item
in place.
When compartment 25 fig. 127 is
closed, channel 27 lets you connect a
device charging cable to an accessory
socket.Shelf
To open the compartment 23 fig. 128,
press handle 30.
To install the shelf, insert the end 31
fig. 128 of the shelf referred to in 28 or
29.
Unlock the locking device 32
fig. 129 and press the handle 33
fig. 129 to open the shelf.
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NOTE Make sure you put the shelf back
correctly and remove all the items from
the beverage holder before lifting the
centre seat backrest back up. Check
that the centre seat backrest is
correctly locked in place.
GRAB HANDLE
Handle 34 fig. 130 serves to grab onto
while driving.
IMPORTANT Do not use it to get into or
out of the vehicle.
CLOTHING HOOK
Depending on the trim, the hooks 35
fig. 131are on the wall in the baggage
area.
For safety reasons, the hooks are only
for hanging garments.
STORAGE AREA ABOVE
THE REAR
COMPARTMENT
72) 73)
Compartment 36 fig. 132 is only for
carrying items.
The total weight of the compartment
contents for the storage area above the
rear compartment must not exceed
35 kg spread out uniformly.
CARGO PLUS
(COMPARTMENT AND
FLAP)
65) 71)
Depending on the length of the items
carried in the rear area, use the
compartment or recess 38 fig. 133.
Open flap 37, which is held closed
magnetically.
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Use the cover flap 40 fig. 134 to extend
the load length:
pull the tab 39 fig. 134 to lift up the
backrest B fig. 134;
move the flap 40 fig. 134 towards the
inside of the backrest, pulling on tongue
41 fig. 135.
ASHTRAY
This can be held in either housings 1
fig. 136 or 2 fig. 137.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle has no
cigarette lighter or ashtray, you can buy
them at Accessories.
ACCESSORIES SOCKET
73)
Socket 3 fig. 138 and, depending on
the trim, sockets 4 fig. 139 and 5
fig. 140 are for connecting accessories
whose power supply is not greater than
120 Watts (12 V).
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WARNING
65)There should be no objects on the
driver's side floorboard: in case of sharp
braking, they could slide under the pedals,
hampering their use.66)Check there are no hard, heavy or
sharp objects sticking out or in the "open"
compartments: they could endanger the
safety of the vehicle's occupants in a curve
or in case of sharp braking.
67)We would like to remind you to respect
local laws regarding use of phones and/or
multi-media tablets.
68)In a curve, while accelerating or
braking, make sure that the liquid in the
container in the beverage holder does not
spill. Risk of injury if the liquid is hot
69)Always leave the seat closed while
driving. Risk of injury in case of sharp
braking or accident, risk of objects falling
into the passenger compartment.
70)Sitting on the central seat while its
backrest is reclined is prohibited.
71)When compartment flap 40 fig. 134 is
open, you cannot use the front side
passenger seat. Risk of serious injury in
case of abrupt braking or collision.
72)Make sure not to place heavy or sharp
items that could fall. Risk of injury.
73)Attach only accessories with a
maximum of 120 Watts (12 V). In case
several sockets are being used at the same
time for accessories, the total ppower for
these items cannot exceed 180 Watts. Fire
risk.
RADIO
Radio preparation
Unhook the panel covering the radio
compartment 1 fig. 141. The aerial
connections, power supply and
speaker wires are behind the panel.
Speakers
Turn the grille 2 fig. 142 to access the
loudspeaker wires.
NOTE For this equipment to operate:
please read the supplement relative to
the attachment to the on board
documentation.
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IMPORTANTThe features of the supports and
wiring (available at a Fiat Service
Dealership) vary according to the
vehicle's level of fittings and the radio
model. For their reference, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Any intervention on the vehicle's
electrical circuit can be carried only by a
Fiat Dealership because an incorrect
connection could damage the electrical
system and/or parts it is connected to.
BAGGAGE COVER
74)
The luggage cover consists of one or
two rigid parts.
There are two possible positions:
position A high fig. 143;
position B low fig. 145.
Depending on the versions, you can lift
up part 1 fig. 144 to the vertical position
to make luggage loading easier.
WARNING
74)Do not put anything, especially if it is
heavy or blunt, on the boot. In case you
brake suddenly or have an accident, you
risk the safety of the vehicle's occupants.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(constant speed
regulator)
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This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows the
desired vehicle speed to be maintained,
without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
This device can be used at a speed
above 30 km/h on long stretches of dry,
straight roads with few variations (e.g.
motorways).
Commands (fig. 146 and fig. 147 )
1fig. 146 General switch ON/Off.
2fig. 147 Activate, store and
increase speed regulator (+).
3fig. 147 Lower speed regulator (-).
4fig. 147 Activate with stored speed
regulator recall (R).
5fig. 147 Put the function in standby
(with stored speed regulation) (O).Activation
Press the switch 1 fig. 146 side
.
Green warning light 6 fig. 148 turns on
and the appropriate message appears
on the instrument panel along with
dashes to indicate that the function is
active and waiting for the speed limit
recording.
Setting the speed
At constant speed (over about
30 km/h), press button 2 fig. 147 (+):
the function is activated and the current
speed is stored.
The speed replaces the dashes and is
confirmed when a green light 6
fig. 148 appears after light 7 fig. 148.
Guide
After storing the regulation speed and
activating regulation, you can take your
foot off the accelerator.
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