battery FIAT TALENTO 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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REFUELLING
Only refuel with automotive diesel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully press the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition
key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started. In versions with an electronic key, the engine will start as soon as the button on
the starter device is pressed.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
WARNING
Any modification or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which
the occupants could even be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
personnel will check whether the vehicle's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
IMPORTANT Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the vehicle and available as after-sales must carry the following label:.
Fiat authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a workmanlike
fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices are fitted that involve modifications to the
features of the vehicle. This may also cause lapse of the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change or either directly or
indirectly related to it.
Fiat shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by Fiat and/or
not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio, etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless a
separate aerial is mounted on the roof of the vehicle.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
IMPORTANT The use of such devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may, in addition to
potential damage to the health of the passengers, cause malfunctions in the vehicle’s electronic systems, compromising the
safety of the vehicle.
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THE KEYS
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
1)
Radio frequency remote control
fig. 4 — fig. 5
1 Metallic insert device for starting,
locking/unlocking bezel doors.
2Locking of all parts that open.
3Unlocking all parts that open or,
depending on the version, only the
driver's door.
4Locking/unlocking the boot (for
versions/markets where provided) and,
depending on the version, of the side
sliding door.IMPORTANT The key must never be
used for any other function except the
one described.
IMPORTANT Do not put the remote
control near a source of heat, cold, or
humidity.
Radio frequency remote operating
range
This varies according to the
surroundings: therefore be careful to
handle the remote control that could
cause it to lock or unlock the doors
unexpectedly because of involuntary
pressure on the buttons.
NOTE For some vehicles, if none of the
doors is opened in (around) 2 minutes,
the doors lock again automatically.
Interference
Depending on the surrounding
circumstances (external systems or use
of devices that operate on the same
frequency as the remote control) the
remote's operation could be disrupted.IMPORTANT To replace the remote or
to have an additional one: please see a
Fiat Dealer only.
If a remote is to be replaced go to a
Fiat Dealership with the vehicle and all
its keys: to initialise the system, the
vehicle and its remote are needed;
depending on the vehicle version,
you can have as many as four remote
controls.
IMPORTANT Make sure your batteries
are always in good condition, they are
the type required and inserted correctly.
A battery's life span is usually two
years. To familiarise yourself with
battery replacement procedure, please
read the paragraph on it.
Unlocking the opening parts
For vehicles that do not have driver's
door exclusive unlock, pressing on
button 2 fig. 6lets you unlock all the
opening parts.
For vehicles that do have driver's door
exclusive unlock, pressing on button
2 lets you unlock the driver's door.
Pressing a second time within
20 seconds of the first time will unlock
all the doors.
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Locking is confirmed by the emergency
and turn signal lights flashing five times.
NOTE Deadlock centralised locking is
not possible if the vehicle hazard
warning lights or side lights are on.
Replacing the remote control
battery
1)
Undo screw 1 fig. 11to take off the
remote control cover.
IMPORTANT Batteries are available at a
Fiat Dealership, and they last about two
years. Make sure there are no ink traces
on the battery: there is a risk of
improper electrical contact.
Replace the battery 2 fig. 12respecting
the polarity etched on the cover.NOTE When replacing a battery, do not
touch the electronic circuit located in
the key cover.
IMPORTANT When refitting, make sure
that the cover is correctly set and that
the screw is tightened.
ELECTRONIC KEY
(Keyless ENTRY / Keyless GO)
1)
1fig. 14 Unlocking of all parts that
open.
2Locking of all parts that open.
3Turning on inside lights from a
distance.
4Locking/unlocking the boot and
side sliding doors.
5Integrated key.
The electronic key lets you:
lock/unlock the doors (see following
pages);
turn on the vehicle's inside lights
from a distance (see following pages);
start the ignition, see paragraph
"Start the engine".
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Autonomy
Make sure your batteries are in good
condition, they are the type required
and inserted correctly. The battery has
a two-year life span: replace it when
you see the apposite message on the
instrument panel (see following pages).
The electronic key's scope
This varies according to the
surroundings; therefore be careful to
handle the remote control that could
cause it to lock or unlock the doors
accidentally because of involuntary
pressure on the buttons.
Integrated key
The integrated key 5 fig. 15 serves to
lock or unlock the front left door and,
depending on the vehicle, the rear door
when the electronic key cannot
function:
the electronic key might have dead
batteries;
use of devices on the same
frequency as the card;
the vehicle is located in an area
known for a high presence of
electro-magnetic waves.Accessing the key: press button 6
fig. 15 and pull the key 5, then release
the button.
Using the key: please read paragraph
"Lock, unlock the opening parts".
Once inside the vehicle with the
integrated key, put it back in its housing
with in the electronic key. Insert the
electronic key in the card reader to start
the engine.
IMPORTANT Do not put the key near a
source of heat, cold, or humidity. Do
not place the electronic key where it
could be accidentally folded or ruined
(for example, when you put the key in
your trousers back pocket then sit on
it).
IMPORTANT Please see a Fiat
Dealership to replace the electronic key,
or if you need a supplementary one in
case of loss.If you replace an electronic key, you will
have to bring the vehicle and all the
electronic keys to a Fiat Dealership to
be re-initialised. Every vehicle can be
assigned up to four electronic keys.
Keyless ENTRY
This lets you lock/unlock without
needing to use the electronic key, if you
are in the access area 1 fig. 16.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
There are two ways to lock/unlock the
vehicle: being physically in the access
area or by using the electronic key.
IMPORTANT Do not place the
electronic key where it could come into
contact with other electronic equipment
(computer, phone, etc.) that could
compromise its operation.
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In both cases, the emergency lights will
flash five times to indicate the door is
locked.
To disable centralised closing:
unlock the vehicle with button 1
fig. 24 on the electronic key. The
emergency lights will flash once to
confirm the vehicle is open.IMPORTANT After using button 2
fig. 24 to activate the Deadlock
centralised locking, "easy access"
locking and unlocking function is
disabled. To get easy access back,
restart the vehicle.
Replacing the battery
When the message appears on the
instrument panel, replace the electronic
key battery.
Press button 1 fig. 26, pulling out the
extra key 2 fig. 26, then unhook the
cover 3 fig. 27 using the tongue 4
fig. 27. Remove the battery by pressing
on one side (movement A) and lifting up
the other (movement B), then replace it
with respect to polarity, written on the
cover 3.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order, then
press one of the card buttons four
times, near the vehicle: when you start
the engine again, the message
disappears.NOTE When replacing the battery, avoid
touching the electronic circuit and the
contacts located near the electronic
key.
IMPORTANT Check that the cover has
been properly hooked.
IMPORTANT Batteries are available at a
Fiat Dealership, and they last about two
years. Make sure there are no ink traces
on the battery: there is a risk of
improper electrical contact.
Irregular operation
If the battery is too low to ensure
operation, you can start the engine
(insert the electronic key in the reader)
and lock/unlock the vehicle doors (refer
to the "Locking/unlocking the doors”
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle”
chapter).
1)
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Pull the handle 3 fig. 40 to open door B.
Closing from inside
First bring door B fig. 40 back to its
almost-closed position then shut it
hard.
Then do the same with the swing door
A.
TAILGATE
16)
Vehicles with remote control
The tailgate locks and unlocks by
pressing the remote control button.
Vehicles with electronic key
The tailgate locks and unlocks:
by pressing the button on the
electronic key;
in easy access mode, by
locking/unlocking the front doors.
Opening
Once the tailgate is unlocked, press
button 2 fig. 41 and lift it up.
Closing
Lower the tailgate by first using the
inside handle 2 fig. 42.
When the door is shoulder height, let
handle 2 go and close the tailgate by
pushing it from the outside.
CENTRALISED DOOR
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
FOR THE PARTS THAT
OPEN
Lock/unlock control from inside
Button 1 fig. 43 simultaneously controls
all the doors.
If an openable door is open or not
closed properly, a quick lock/unlock will
occur.
If you want to transport an item with the
swing doors or tailgate open, you can
still lock the other openable doors:
when the engine is stopped, press
button 1 fig. 43 for more than five
seconds to lock the other doors.
Locking the openable parts without
using the key or electronic key
If, for example, a battery is dead, the
electronic key or the remote control key
is momentarily not working, etc.
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ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION OF THE
SYSTEM
Press button 1 fig. 65 to deactivate the
function. The dedicated message will
appear on the instrument panel and the
warning light 2 fig. 65 on the button will
turn on.
Pressing again will reactivate the
system. The appropriate message will
appear on the instrument panel and the
warning light 2 on the button 1 will turn
off.
The system re-activates automatically
whenever the vehicle is voluntarily
restarted (refer to the "Starting the
engine” paragraph in the “Starting and
driving” chapter).
NOTES: With the engine in stand-by,
press button 1: the engine restarts
automatically.Special cases
For vehicles with an electronic key,
with the system activated, engine off
(traffic jam, stopping at a red light, etc.),
if the driver rises up from his seat or
unbuckles his seat belt, the contact is
disengaged. To restart the Start&Stop
system, press the ignition button (see
"Starter switch” paragraph in the
“Knowing your vehicle” chapter).
In case the engine stops, if the
system is activated, press down hard
on the clutch pedal to restart it.
MISSED ENGINE
STOPPING CONDITIONS
Depending on the vehicle, some
conditions stop the system from
applying the stand-by engine,
specifically:
reverse is in gear;
the bonnet is not locked;
for vehicles with an electronic key,
the driver's door is not closed;
for vehicles with an electronic key,
the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
the outside temperature is too low or
too high (lower than 0°C or over 30°C);
the battery not sufficiently charged;
there is too much difference between
the inside vehicle temperature and that
set by the automatic climate control;
the MAX DEF function is activated
(refer to the "Air conditioning"paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle”
chapter);
the engine coolant liquid temperature
is not sufficient;
the anti-particulate filter automatic
regeneration is underway;
Or:
the instrument panel warning light
turns on to indicate that the engine
cannot be put in standby.
NOTES:To refuel, the engine must be
turned off (and not in stand-by): you
must stop the engine (refer to the
"Starting the engine” paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter):
RESTARTING
CONDITIONS
In some cases, the engine can restart
without any intervention to guarantee
safety and ideal comfort. This can be
confirmed when:
the outside temperature is too low or
too high (lower than 0°C or over 30°C);
the MAX DEF function is activated
(refer to the "Air conditioning"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle”
chapter);
the battery not sufficiently charged;
the vehicle speed is higher than
5 km/h (going downhill, etc.);
repeated pressure on the brake
pedal or need to use the braking
system;
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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature of the exhaust gases
The system controlling the exhaust lets
you identify the malfunctions of the
vehicle's anti-pollution device. These
faults can cause an excess in polluting
emissions and cause mechanical
damage.
This warning light on the instrument
panel indicates any system function
failure:
If it stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible;
If it flashes, you need to reduce the
engine running until the flashing stops.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information in the "AdBblue
(Urea) additive tank" paragraph in the
"Knowing your vehicle" chapter.
The vehicle was designed with
environmental friendliness in mind for its
entire life cycle: from manufacture to
use up to the end of its life cycle.Manufacture
The vehicle's manufacture has been
carried out at an industrial factory that
applies advanced procedures aimed at
environmental impact reduction with
respect to the inhabitants and nature in
the surrounding areas (reduction of
water and power consumption,
atmospheric and water emissions,
disposal and evaluation of waste).
Emissions
While it is being used, the vehicle was
designed to emit a lower quantity of
greenhouse gasses (CO
2) and therefore
lower consumption (ex.: 170 g/km
amounts to 6.4 l/100 km for a Diesel
vehicle).
Moreover, the cars are equipped with
anti-pollution systems such as the
catalytic exhaust, oxygen sensor, etc.
For some vehicles, this system is
rounded out with an anti-particulate
filter that allows a reduction in particle
emissions.
Used and replaced parts on sale during
regular servicing (battery, oil filter, air
filter, batteries, etc.) and oil tanks (both
empty and full of used oil) must be
delivered to specialised waste disposal
consortiums.
To hand the vehicle over at the end of
its life without extra cost, contact one of
our dealerships if you are purchasing
another vehicle or an FCA-authorised
collection and scrapping centre.These centres have been carefully
chosen to offer high quality service for
the collection, treatment and recycling
of vehicles at their end of life, respecting
the surrounding environment.
Recyclability
The vehicle is 85% recyclable and 95%
recoverable.
To achieve these aims, several of the
vehicle's parts have been designed so
they can be recycled. The structure and
materials have been especially studied
to facilitate dismantling of these
components and their re-treatment in
specific chains.
In order to preserve raw material
resources, the vehicle incorporates
several parts in recycled plastic or
renewable materials (plant or animal like
cotton or wool).
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DIESEL VERSION
PARTICULARITIES
17)
Engine speed
Diesel engines are equipped with an
injection system that does not let the
engine exceed a certain number of
revs, no matter what gear is engaged.
If you see the message "Anti-pollution
control" with the warning light
and
the alarm light, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
While driving, depending on the fuel
type used, in exceptional cases the
vehicle might emit white smoke.
This is due to the automatic
regeneration of the anti-particulate filter
and has no consequences on the
vehicle's performance.
Complete lack of fuel
When refuelling after completely using
up all fuel, you need to restore the fuel
circuit: refer to the "Refuelling the
vehicle" paragraph before restarting the
engine.Winter precautions
To prevent any ice-related
inconvenience:
make sure that the battery is always
charged,
make sure not to leave too little
diesel in the tank, so it doesn't form
water vapour condensation that
accumulates on the bottom of the tank.
IMPORTANT
17)Modifications or repairs to the supply
system that are not carried out correctly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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