FIAT TALENTO 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

Combi 6 seats
Seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
ISOFIX system fastened child seat
Seat where installing an ISOFIX of child seat is allowed.
The rear seats have an anchorage that allows an ISOFIX universal child seat to be installed facing backwards. The
anchorages are available in the luggage compartment and are visible.
An ISOFIX child seat's dimensions are indicated by letter:
A, B and B1: for seats facing forwards in group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg);
C: seats facing backwards in group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg);
D and E: seats facing backwards in group 0 or 0+ (less than 13 kg);
F and G: cots from group 0 (less than 10 kg).
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The following table has the same information as the previous diagram to show how to respect current laws.
6-seater combi versions
Child restraint
systemsThe child's weightISOFIX child seat
dimensionsPassenger front seat Rear seat
central
passengerside
passenger- Central
Transverse cot
Group 0 o10kgF
XXXX
G
Child restraint
seat facing
backwardsGroups
0 and 0+ Child restraint
seat facing
backwardsGroups
0 and 1+ 9to18kgC
XXXX
D
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from 9 to 18 kg A, B, B1 X X IUF/IL (3) X
Booster seat
Groups 2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg
and from 22 to
36 kgX X IUF/IL (3) X
X: seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
IUF/IL: this seat has ISOFIX fasteners for attaching a "Universal/semi-universal or vehicle-specific" approved child restraint
system; check that installation is possible.
(1): the cot is installed crosswise with respect to the vehicle and takes up at least two seats. The child's head must be opposite
the vehicle's door.
(2): move the front seat as far forward as possible to install the child seat backwards from driving direction, then move it back
to maximum so it does not come into contact with the child seat.
(3): child seat facing forward: position the child seat backrest in contact with the seat backrest. In any case, remove the rear
seat headrest that the child seat is positioned against. This should be done before positioning the child seat (please see the
paragraph "Rear headrest" in chapter "Knowing your vehicle"). Do not move the seat in front of the child back more than half
the distance and do not incline it more than 25°.
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Combi/bus 8 seats
Seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
ISOFIX system fastened child seat
Seat where installing an ISOFIX of child seat is allowed.
The rear seats have an anchorage that allows an ISOFIX universal child seat to be installed facing backwards. The
anchorages are available in the luggage compartment and are visible.
An ISOFIX child seat's dimensions are indicated by letter:
A, B and B1: for seats facing forwards in group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg);
C: seats facing backwards in group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg);
D and E: seats facing backwards in group 0 or 0+ (less than 13 kg);
F and G: cots from group 0 (less than 10 kg).
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The following table has the same information as the previous diagram to show how to respect current laws.
Combi/bus version 8 seats
Child restraint
systemsThe child's
weightISOFIX child seat
dimensionsPassenger front
seatRear seat
side 2nd
rowcentre
2nd rowside 3rd
rowcentre 3rd
row
Transverse cot
Group 0 o10kgF
X IL (1) X X X
G
Child restraint
seat facing
backwards
Groups 0 and 0+ Child restraint
seat facing
backwards
Groups 0 and 1+ from9to18kgC, D X IL (2) X X X
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from 9 to 18 kg A, B, B1 X IUF/IL (3) X X X
Booster seat
Groups 2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg
and from 22 to
36 kgX IUF/IL (3) X X X
X: seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
IUF/IL: this seat has ISOFIX fasteners for attaching a "Universal/semi-universal or vehicle-specific" approved child restraint
system; check that installation is possible.
(1): the cot is installed crosswise with respect to the vehicle and takes up at least two seats. The child's head must be opposite
the vehicle's door.
(2): move the front seat as far forward as possible to install the child seat backwards from driving direction, then move it back
to maximum so it does not come into contact with the child seat.
(3): child seat facing forward: position the child seat backrest in contact with the seat backrest. In any case, remove the rear
seat headrest that the child seat is positioned against. This should be done before positioning the child seat (please see the
paragraph "Rear headrest" in chapter "Knowing your vehicle"). Do not move the seat in front of the child back more than half
the distance and do not incline it more than 25°.
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Combi/bus 9 seats
Seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
ISOFIX system fastened child seat
Seat where installing an ISOFIX of child seat is allowed.
The rear seats have an anchorage that allows an ISOFIX universal child seat to be installed facing backwards. The
anchorages are available in the luggage compartment and are visible.
An ISOFIX child restraint system's dimensions are indicated by a letter:
A, B and B1: for seats facing forwards in group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg);
C: seats facing backwards in group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg);
D and E: seats facing backwards in group 0 or 0+ (less than 13 kg);
F and G: cots from group 0 (less than 10 kg).
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The following table has the same information as the previous diagram to show how to respect current laws.
Combi/bus version 9 seats
Child restraint
systemsThe child's
weightISOFIX child
seat
dimensionsPassenger front seat Rear seat
central
pass.side
pass.side 2nd
rowcentre
second
rowside
3rd rowcentre
3rd row
Transverse cot
Group 0 o10kgF
XXXXXX
G
Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 0+ Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 1+ and from 9 to
18 kgC
XXXXXX
D
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from 9 to
18 kgA, B, B1 X X IUF/IL (3) X X X
Booster seatGroups
2 and 3from 15 to
25 kg and
from 22 to
36 kgX X IUF/IL (3) X X X
X: seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
IUF/IL: this seat has ISOFIX fasteners for attaching a "Universal/semi-universal or vehicle-specific" approved child restraint
system; check that installation is possible.
(1): the cot is installed crosswise with respect to the vehicle and takes up at least two seats. The child's head must be opposite
the vehicle's door.
(2): move the front seat as far forward as possible to install the child seat backwards from driving direction, then move it back
to maximum so it does not come into contact with the child seat.
(3): child seat facing forward: position the child seat backrest in contact with the seat backrest. In any case, remove the rear
seat headrest that the child seat is positioned against. This should be done before positioning the child seat (please see the
paragraph "Rear headrest" in chapter "Knowing your vehicle"). Do not move the seat in front of the child back more than half
the distance and do not incline it more than 25°.
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WARNING
127)To prevent opening the door from the inside, use the safety device (refer to the "Child safety” paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle”
chapter).
128)A collision at 50 Km/h is the equivalent of falling 10 meters. Never hold a child in your arms or on your knees, in case of an accident you
would never be able to hold him even if you have your seat bets fastened. If the vehicle has been involved in a road accident, replace the child
restraint system, and check the seat belts and ISOFIX anchorages.
129)Never leave the vehicle unguarded with the electronic key and a child, a handicapped person or an animal inside, even for a short time.
This could result in your own safety or that of others who could start the engine, setting in motion equipment such as the electric windows or
even locking the doors. Moreover, in hot and/or sunny weather, the vehicle's interior temperature will increase rapidly. Risk of death or serious
injury.
130)Never leave a child alone in the vehicle. Make sure the child always has his/her seat belt fastened and correctly adjusted. Avoid too
heavy clothing that causes the belts to be loose. Never allow the child to put his/her head or arm out the window. Make sure the child is
seated correctly throughout the trip. especially when asleep.
131)Make sure the child seat or his/her feet do not prevent the front seat from locking into place correctly. Refer to the "Front seat"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle” chapter. Make sure that the child seat installed in the vehicle is not at risk of coming out of its
housing. If you have to remove the head rest, make sure it is positioned so it is not thrown about in case of abrupt braking or collision. Always
fasten the child seat even if you are not using it so it is not thrown about in case of abrupt braking or collision.
132)RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before installing a rear-facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat, check that the
air bag has been correctly deactivated (refer to the "Passenger side airbag and child restraint systems" paragraph in this chapter).
133)Install the child seat preferably in one of the rear seats.
134)Never install a child seat on the rear centre seat. RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
135)Do not use child seats that could unlock the belt holding it in place: the child seat base must not rest on the seat belt buckle and/or
housing.
136)The seat belt must never be loose or twisted. Never pass the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. Check that the belt has
not been damaged by sharp edges. If the seat belt is not working normally, it will not protect the child. Contact a Fiat Dealership. Do not use
this seat until the belt has been repaired.
137)Using a child seat inappropriate for this vehicle will not properly protect the child. You risk causing him/her serious injury or death.
138)Do not modify any of the elements of the original safety system: seat belts, ISOFIX, seats and related fastening.
139)Check that the backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system is touching the backrest of the vehicle seat. In that case, the child
restraint system may not rest on the vehicle seat cushion.
140)The ISOFIX anchorages have been designed exclusively for child restraint systems with the ISOFIX system. Never fasten other child
restraint systems, nor seat belts or other objects to these anchorages. Check that there are no obstacles at the level of the anchor points. If
the vehicle has been involved in a road accident, have the ISOFIX anchorages checked and replace the child restraint system.
141)Never install a child restraint system with support feet on the central rear seat. Risk of death or serious injury.
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
Depending on the version, they can
consist of:
by the anti-lock braking system
(ABS);
electronic stability control (ESC) with
understeering and traction control
system;
driving with a trailer assistance;
emergency brake assistance;
road grip control;
assisted departure on inclines.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
142) 143) 144) 145)
In case of sharp braking, the ABS
avoids wheel locking, so it manages the
braking distance and maintains vehicle
control.
In these conditions you can carry out
manoeuvres while braking fully.
Moreover, this system optimises the
braking distance, especially on slippery
surfaces (wet roadbed, etc.).
Every time you activate this device, you
know because the brake pedal shakes.
The ABS never improves the "physical"
performance associated with grip
between the wheel and the road. The
rules of the road must be respected
(safety distance between vehicles, etc.).IMPORTANT In an emergency, we
advise you to apply strong, continuous
pressure to the brake pedal. You do not
need to pump it. The ABS will modulate
the force applied to the brakes.
Irregular operation:
andlit on the instrument
panel accompanied by the dedicated
message on the display indicate
deactivation of the ABS, of the ESC
and of the emergency servo brake.
Braking is always guaranteed;
andSTOPlit on the
instrument panel, along with the
dedicated message on the display,
indicates that there is a fault in the
brake system.
In both cases, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEM
146) 147)
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps maintain control of
the vehicle in "critical" driving conditions
(avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip in a
curve, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor on the steering wheel
recognises the driving trajectory that the
driver set.
Other sensors installed in the vehicle
measure the real trajectory.The system compares the driver's
adherence to the effective trajectory,
correcting it if necessary, braking a few
wheels and/or reducing engine power if
the system was activated and its
warning light
flashes on the
instrument panel.
Understeering control
This system optimises the ESC action
in case of noticeable understeer (loss of
front grip).
Traction Control System
This system limits the drive wheels
slipping and helps control the vehicle
when starting out, accelerating or
decelerating.
Operating principle
Thanks to the sensor in the wheels, the
system measures and compares the
drive wheel rotation speed, detecting
immediately loss of grip. If a wheel
starts sliding, the system intervenes by
braking to re-stabilise the drive that is
compatible with the level of road grip.
The system also acts on the engine
speed, adapting it to wheel road grip,
independently of the driver's use of the
accelerator.
Irregular operation
When the system detects an
operational irregularity, the dedicated
message appears on the display and
the warning lights
andturn
on.
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In this case, the ESC and traction
control system are deactivated. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
PBA (Panic Brake
Assist) SYSTEM
This is a complementary system to the
ABS that lets you reduce the vehicle's
braking distance.
Operating principle
The system detects an emergency
braking situation. In such cases, the
power brake immediately creates the
maximum braking, causing the ABS
system to also intervene.
ABS intervention lasts until the brake
pedal is released.
Hazard warning lights on
Depending on the versions, these lights
can go on when you slow down
abruptly.
Anticipated braking
Depending on the versions, when you
quickly release the accelerator, the
system anticipates braking so as to
diminish the braking distance.
When using Cruise Control:
if you are using the accelerator pedal,
with you release it, the system can
activate;
if you are not using the accelerator
pedal, the system will not activate.Irregular operation
When the system detects an
operational irregularity, the message to
that effect will appear on the instrument
panel with the alarm light
going
on.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
TSA (Trailer Stability
Assist) DRIVING
ASSISTANCE WITH A
TRAILER
This system helps you maintain control
of the vehicle in case you are using a
trailer. It detects the swinging motion of
the trailer in certain driving conditions.
Operating conditions
the towing system must be
type-approved by the Fiat Dealership;
the wiring has to be approved by a
Fiat Dealership;
the trailer has to be connected to the
vehicle.
Operating principle
The function stabilises the vehicle by:
asymmetrical front wheel braking to
reduce swinging caused by the trailer;
four wheel braking and a limitation in
engine torque to reduce the vehicle
speed until the swinging stops.
The warning light
flashes on the
instrument panel to inform you of the
situation.
TRACTION PLUS
(GRIP CONTROL)
147) 23)
Where the vehicle is provided with one,
road grip check ensures easier control
of the vehicle in conditions where grip is
reduced (crumbly terrain).
"Road" mode
When the vehicle is started, the
appropriate message appears on the
display screen. The indicator light
on the instrument panel is off. This
position guarantees optimal use in
normal road conditions (dry, wet
roadbed, light snow, etc.).
The "Road" mode uses the traction
control system functions.
"Traction +" Mode
Press button 1 fig. 207: the warning
light
on the instrument panel turns
on along with the dedicated message.
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This position ensures optimum use on
crumbly terrain (sane, mud, dry leaves,
etc.). In this position, the driver is
responsible for controlling the engine
speed. The system automatically
moves to "Road" mode after 50 km/h
and the indicator light
on the
instrument panel turns off.
HILL HOLDER STARTING
ON AN INCLINE
ASSISTANCE
148)
Depending on the steepness, the
system helps the driver when
confronting an incline. It inhibits going
backwards, depending on the
steepness, intervening on the brakes
when the driver lifts his foot off the
brake to use the accelerator.
System operation
It only functions when the gear lever is
not in idle and when the vehicle is
completely stopped (brake pedal
pressure).
WARNING
142)The brakes still work. However, abrupt
braking is dangerous, and for this reason
you need to stop immediately when traffic
allows. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
143)The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those due to excessive speed on
corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.144)The capability of the ABS must never
be tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.
145)For the correct operation of the ABS,
the tyres must of necessity be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the prescribed
type and dimensions.
146)The ESC system cannot alter the
natural laws of physics, and cannot
increase grip, which depends on the
condition of the road.
147)These functions constitute an
additional contribution to safety in critical
driving conditions, allowing the driver to
adapt the vehicle's behaviour to the
trajectory set by the driver. These functions
do not intervene in the driver's place nor
do they allow the driver to ignore the
vehicle driving limits, encouraging faster
driving. As a result, they never replace the
driver's attention and liability when
manoeuvring the vehicle (the driver must
always pay close attention to unexpected
situations that can occur while driving).
148)The hill start system may not prevent
the vehicle from rolling back completely in
all cases (steep slope, etc.). However, the
driver can operate the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle from rolling back. Assisted
departure up a hill cannot be used for
prolonged stops: use the brake pedal. This
function was not designed to immobilise
the vehicle permanently. If necessary, use
the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The
driver must be especially careful of slippery
surfaces or surfaces with poor grip. Danger
of serious injury.
IMPORTANT
23)When replacement is needed, only
tyres of the same brand, size, type and
structure can be mounted on the vehicle.
They need to be identical to the original
equipment, or correspond to those
recommended by Fiat Dealerships.
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