warning FIAT TALENTO 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Symbols for diesel powered cars
B7: diesel fuel according toEN590
contains up to 7% of fatty acid methyl
ester by volume.
B10: diesel fuel according toEN16734
contains up to 10% of fatty acid methyl
ester by volume.
WARNING
42)The tank cap is specific. If you need to
replace it, make sure it is the same as the
original. Contact a Fiat Dealership. Do not
let the cap near a flame or heat source. Do
not wash the filling area with a high
pressure cleaning machine.
43)If there is a persistent odour of fuel,
proceed as follows: stop the vehicle when
traffic conditions allow and disengage the
starter device; start the emergency lights
and get all the occupants out of the vehicle
and away from traffic; contact a Fiat
Dealership.
44)For vehicles with Start&Stop function:
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):45)Any intervention or modification of the
fuel supply system (electronic circuits,
wiring, fuel circuit, injector, guards, etc.) is
strictly prohibited because of the risks
involved (entrust this exclusively to qualified
Fiat Dealership personnel).
IMPORTANT
7)Do not mix petrol (unleaded or E85) with
diesel, even the smallest amount. Do not
use ethanol-based fuel if your vehicle is not
suitable. To prevent damage to the engine,
do not add additives to the fuel.
8)When you intervene near the engine, this
last could be hot. Moreover, the cooling fan
could start up at any time. The
warning
light in the engine compartment serves to
remind you of this condition. Risk of injury
AdBlue (Urea)
ADDITIVE TANK
Make sure that you comply with the
laws of the country you're in.
You need to remember that if the owner
of the vehicle does not comply with the
laws in effect, there could be legal
consequences.
Operating principle
The AdBlue (Urea) additive is required
for diesel engines equipped with SCR
(Selective Catalytic Reduction) system.
Using the additive makes it possible to
reduce the amount of NOx in the
exhaust gases.
Filling
Usable tank capacity: Approx. 20 litres
With the starter device inserted, open
the left front door to access the flap A.
Unscrew the cap 1.
Ammonium hydroxide vapours may be
released in case of high temperature in
the tank when the cap is opened.
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IMPORTANT In vehicles equipped with
the Start&Stop function, fill with AdBlue
(Urea) additive when the engine is
stopped. Always stop the engine (refer
to the information about starting and
stopping the engine).
AdBlue (Urea) additive quality
Only use additives that comply with the
ISO 22241 standard and in compliance
with the label on the fuel tank flap.
Average fuel consumption
Approximately 3.5 l / 1000 km,
according to the vehicle version,
depending on the vehicle version and
driving style.
Operating precautions
The additive can be topped up in
service stations using the nozzles or the
commercially available containers.
Always refer to the information on the
AdBlue (Urea) additive package.Handle additives carefully. They can
damage clothing, shoes, chassis
components, etc.
If the additive overflows or
contaminates any painted surface,
quickly clean the area with a damp
cloth.
IMPORTANT Use a soft sponge if the
additive crystallises.
In extremely cold climates
In case of ice, the AdBlue (Urea)
additive tank must be topped up until
the warning lightaccompanied by a
dedicated message appears on the
instrument panel.
Precautions while refilling the tank
The AdBlue (Urea) additive freezes at
temperatures lower than approximately
-10 °C. Do not attempt to fill or top up
in this case. However, we advise you to
top up the AdBlue (Urea) additive or
have a qualified professional do it when
the warning light
on the instrument
panel turns on.
47) 48)
WARNING
46)The tank cap is specific. If you need to
replace it, make sure it is the same as the
original. Contact a Fiat Dealership. Do not
wash the filling area with a high pressure
cleaning machine.47)The AdBlue (Urea) additive must not
come into contact with eyes or skin. If that
happens, rinse thoroughly with water. If
necessary, see a doctor.
48)For vehicles with Start&Stop function:
to refill AdBlue (Urea) additive, 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):
IMPORTANT
9)No kind of intervention is authorised on
any part of the system. To avoid possible
damage, only Fiat Dealership qualified
personnel is authorised to intervene on the
system.
10)When the appropriate message
appears, fill the AdBlue (Urea) additive tank
(minimum 10 litres) and see the refilling
instructions. Danger that the vehicle will be
immobilised.
11)After filling the AdBlue (Urea) additive
tank, check that the cap and flap are
closed, start the engine and WAIT
10 seconds with the vehicle not moving
and engine started before starting off again.
If you do not do this, the tank filling will be
automatically detected only after a few
minutes' driving. The message to that
effect and/or warning lights will still appear
until the filling has not been detected by the
system.
12)No kind of intervention is authorised on
any part of the system. To avoid possible
damage, only Fiat Dealership qualified
personnel is authorised to intervene on the
system.
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IGNITION DEVICE
49) 50) 51) 52) 53)
S fig. 88: "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
49)If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked by a Fiat Dealership before
driving again.
50)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.
51)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.
52)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.
53)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
recirculation on, fan speed at zero or
too low, etc.), the vehicle windows and
windscreen may 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.
Vehicles with ECOMODE
Once activated, ECOMODE can reduce
the air conditioning performance. See
the “Driving suggestions” paragraph in
the “Starting and driving” chapter.
54) 55)
2)
Consumption
Greater fuel consumption is normal
(especially in urban traffic) when the air
conditioning is in use.
For cars with air conditioning without
automatic mode, turn off the system
when you no longer need it.
Some advice for reducing fuel
consumption to a minimum and helping
safeguard the environment:
while driving, keep the diffuser open
and the windows closed;
if the vehicle has been parked in hot
weather or in the sun, aerate the
passenger compartment to let out the
hot air before starting off.
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Air temperature adjustment
Use control 5 fig. 92 depending on the
desired temperature. The farther the
indicator is in the red zone, the higher
the temperature.
Ventilation speed adjustment
Use control 3 fig. 92 from 0 to 4 fig. 92.
The farther to the right you turn it, the
more air is diffused. If you want to stop
air entry, place control 3 fig. 92 at 0.
The system is deactivated: ventilation
speed in the passenger compartment is
nil (vehicle stopped), you can still notice
a slight air flow when the vehicle is
moving.
NOTE Prolonged use of this control in
position 0 can make the side windows
and windscreen mist up even though
the air inside the passenger
compartment is not stuffy.
Quick de-misting: Passenger
compartment isolation/air recycling
deactivated (warning light on button 4
fig. 92 is off), turn controls 1 fig. 92 and
3 fig. 92 to the positions
. Air
conditioning activation lets you speed
up de-misting.
Activating the passenger
compartment isolation/air
recycling.
Press button 4 fig. 92 (the warning light
will go on).
In this position, the air in the passenger
compartment is recycled without
introducing outside air.Air recirculation allows you:
to isolate the outside environment
(when driving in polluted areas, etc.);
to get the desired internal passenger
compartment temperature more
quickly.
IMPORTANT Prolonged use of air
recycling can make the side windows
and windscreen mist up even though
the air inside the passenger
compartment is not stuffy. We advise
you to return to normal function
(outside air) by pressing button 4
fig. 92 again as soon as air recycling is
no longer needed.
Passenger compartment air
distribution
Turn the knob 1 fig. 92 to select the
distribution type.
The airflow is directed to the
dashboard vents.
The airflow is directed to the
dashboard vents and to the rear seat
lower vents.
The airflow is mainly directed
towards the front seat lower vents and
the dashboard vents. To direct the air
downwards only, close the dashboard
vents.
The airflow is distributed among all
the vents, the front side window vents,
the windscreen demisting vents and the
lower vents.
. The airflow is directed towards the
windscreen demisting vents and the
front side window demisting vents.
Turning the climate control system
on/off
The button 2 fig. 92 lets you turn on
(indicator light on) or off (indicator light
off) the air conditioning.
It cannot be turned on if control 3
fig. 92 is set at 0.
Using air conditioning lets you:
lower the interior car temperature;
de-mist the windows more quickly.
Air conditioning does not work when
the outside temperature is low.
IMPORTANT For vehicles equipped
with ECO mode (button 7 fig. 93 ):
when activated, ECO mode can reduce
the heating and/or climate control
performance.
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Heated rear window demisting/
defrosting
With the engine running, press button 6
fig. 94 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. 95.
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. 95 to
increase or reduce it.
Air temperature adjustment
Use control 2 fig. 95 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. 95 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 and
exterior rear view mirrors (depending on
the vehicle version). Set the automatic
air condition and rear window defrost
activation.
Press button 8 fig. 95 to disconnect the
rear window heat function, the
integrated warning light goes off.
To turn the function off, press button 3
fig. 95 or 1 fig. 95.
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. 95. 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. 95.
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. 95 and the
integrated warning light will go on. This
function lets you quickly demist the
rearscreen and door mirrors (for
versions/markets where provided).
Press button 8 fig. 95 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. 95 to turn off the
climate control system and the
integrated indicator light will turn on.
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IMPORTANT Vehicles equipped with
the ECOMODE function (button 9
fig. 96 ): when enabled, the ECOMODE
function can reduce the automatic
climate control system performance.
Please see the paragraph "Driving
suggestions".
Internal air recirculation
This function is managed automatically,
but you can also enable it manually. It
can be forced on by button 7 fig. 95,
which is highlighted by the button’s led
turning on
IMPORTANT In any case,
de-misting/defrosting takes priority over
air recycling.
Note:
during recycling, the air in the
passenger compartment is recycled
without introducing outside air;
air recirculation lets you isolate the
interior from outside influences (driving
in a polluted area, e.g.);
to get the desired internal passenger
compartment temperature more
quickly.
Manual use: Press button 7
fig. 95 and the integrated warning light
will go on.
Prolonged use of the recirculation
function can create unpleasant odours
and mist up the windows as the air is
not changed.We advise you to return to automatic
mode by pressing button 7 fig. 95 again
as soon as air recirculation is no longer
needed.
Press button 7 fig. 95 again to
deactivate the this function.
System deactivation
Turn control 6 fig. 95 to the OFF
position to deactivate the system. To
turn it on again, turn control 6
fig. 95 again to adjust the fan speed, or
press button 1 fig. 95.
ADDITIONAL CLIMATE
CONTROL
(For versions/markets where provided)
If equipped with them, the vehicle has
four diffusers that can be aimed, 1
fig. 97.
These controls only act on the amount
of air in the passenger compartment:
one control for heat (air coming out
of the lower diffusers);
one control for cold (air coming out
of the upper diffusers).
NOTE Do not close all four diffusers at
the same time (you risk damaging the
system components).Vehicles with manual air
conditioning
Make sure the air conditioning is
working (LED on button 2 fig. 98 on).
IMPORTANT Pressing button 2
fig. 98 the led turns on:
when the led is on, the function is on;
when the led is off, the function is off.
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Vehicles with automatic air
conditioning
Make sure the air conditioning is
working (LED on A/C OFF button 3
fig. 99 off).
To activate the control settings for 1
fig. 100, press button 4 fig. 99.The LED of button 4 fig. 99 and the
LED 5 fig. 100 of the control 1 are off.
NOTE: Button 4 fig. 99 and control 1
fig. 100 have an operation warning
light:
warning lights 4 fig. 99 and 5
fig. 100 on, control 1 is not active;
warning lights 4 fig. 99 and 5
fig. 100 off, control 1 is active.
WARNING
54)Do not introduce anything into the
vehicle's ventilation circuit (for example
perfumed items to remove unpleasant
odours, etc.) There is a risk of damaging or
fire.
55)Do not open the cooling liquid circuit. It
is dangerous to eyes and skin.
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.
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RADAR PARKING
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13) 14) 15)
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 The assisted parking system
does not take the towing and
transporting systems into account.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. 102 lights
up.
Adjusting the assisted parking
acoustic volume
Some parameters of the multimedia
screen 1 fig. 102 can be adjusted
according to the vehicle trim level.
Temporary system deactivation
Press switch 2 fig. 103 to deactivate
the system.The warning light built into the switch
will turn on to remind the diver that the
system is deactivated.
Press it again and the system will be
reactivated and the warning light will go
off.
Some parameters of the multimedia
screen 1 fig. 102 can be deactivated
according to the vehicle trim level.
The system is automatically reactivated
after having switched off the ignition
device and restarted the engine.
Forced system deactivation
You can deactivate the system
definitively by pressing button 2 for a
long time.
The integrated warning light in the
switch stays on permanently.
The deactivated system can be
reactivated by pressing the button
again for a long time.
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Irregular operation
Depending on the versions, when the
system detects irregular operation, an
appropriate message will appear on the
instrument panel along with the alarm
warning light
and an acoustic
signal going off every 5 seconds.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
56)This function is an auxiliary driving aid
with acoustic signals to indicate that you
are approaching an obstacle while
manoeuvring. However, this does exempt
the driver from normal driving alertness nor
from liability in the event of an accident
while manoeuvring. The driver must always
be ready to face any unexpected situations
that could occur when driving. Before
starting a manoeuvre, specifically check for
any moving obstacles (such as a child,
animal, bicycle, stone, pole, etc.) or
obstacles in the blind spot that are too
small to be detected.
57)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are
an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
13)In the event of a collision while
manoeuvring the vehicle (e.g. hitting a
bollard, raised pavement or any other street
furniture), the vehicle could be damaged
(e.g. deformed axle). To prevent any risk of
accident, have the vehicle checked at a Fiat
Dealership.
14)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
15)Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the area
of the sensors carried out by a Fiat
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the Radar parking operation.
REAR CAMERA
Operation
58)
16)
When in reverse, video camera 1
fig. 104 located on the tailgate or on the
rear swing door, depending on the
version, lets you view the area behind
the vehicle on the inside rear-view
mirror 2 fig. 105 or on the multi-media
display panel 3 fig. 106, along with one
or two outlines 4 fig. 107 and 5
fig. 107 (moving and stationary).
NOTE Check that the rear view video
camera is not covered up (dirt, mud,
snow, condensation, etc.).
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