FIAT TALENTO 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
89)Since ice formation on roads is due to
various weather factors, such as exposure,
local hygrometry and temperature, it is not
just the outside temperature that indicates
if there is ice or not.
WARNING LIGHTS
90)
19)
Instrument panel A fig. 171: this turns
on when the starter switch is turned on.
You can adjust the light intensity by
turning the knurled knob 1.
This will light up some warning lights
along with a message
Display of the following information
depends on the vehicle equipment and
the market country.
When the warning light
turns on,
have the vehicle checked by the Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible and
drive carefully. Failure to perform this
check could damage the vehicle.
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Warning light What it means
SIDE LIGHTS
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
REAR FOG LIGHT
LEFT SIDE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LIGHT
RIGHT SIDE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LIGHT
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Warning light What it means
AIR BAG FAILURE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If the light does not go on when
the starter device is inserted or if it goes on when the engine is on, it indicates a system malfunction. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
FUEL RESERVE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If it goes on while driving, fill the
tank as soon as possible. You have 50 km of range left.
19)
IMMEDIATE STOP
This goes on when you insert the starter device, then it goes off as soon as the engine is started.
If it turns on together with other warning lights and/or messages accompanied by an acoustic signal, stop the
vehicle as soon as the traffic conditions allow. Immediately stop the engine and do not start it again.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
90)
BRAKING SSTEM MALFUNCTION/HAND BRAKE ENGAGED
It goes on when the starter device is inserted, and goes back off as soon as the handbrake is released.
If it goes on when you brake together with the warningSTOPand an acoustic signal, it means the brake liquid is
low or the braking system is malfunctioning.
You need to stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
If it goes on together with theSTOPwarning light and an acoustic signal while driving, it indicates that the
electrical circuit is overloaded or flat.
Stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
If this goes on while driving, together with theSTOPlight and an acoustic signal, you need to stop and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Check oil level. If it is normal, there is something else wrong. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Warning light What it means
ALARM WARNING LIGHT
When the starter device is brought to MAR, the warning light switches on, but it should switch off as soon as the
engine is started. If it turns on together with other warning lights/messages on the instrument panel, you need to
drive carefully to the Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Lack of respect for this rule puts the vehicle at risk of being damaged.
AdBlue (Urea) ADDITIVE LEVEL AND EXHAUST GAS REDUCTION SYSTEM OPERATION FAULTS
See the information in the "AdBlue (Urea) additive tank" paragraph.
INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
For vehicles thus equipped, it turns on when you start the engine, this it goes off:
if it stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership;
if it flashes, you need to reduce the engine running until the flashing stops. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Refer to the “Protecting the environment” paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle” chapter.
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)/ TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds.
This light turns on in various circumstances: refer to the "Active safety systems” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
ABS FAILURE
It goes on when the starter device is inserted and goes off after a few seconds. If it goes on while driving, it means
there is a malfunction in the ABS system. In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but
without the advantage of the ABS system. Consult a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
When the starter device is inserted, it goes on with a blue light.
If it turns red, you need to stop the car and let the motor idle for one or two minutes.
The temperature should go down and the light turns blue. Otherwise, stop the engine. Let it cool before checking
the coolant liquid temperature.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Warning light What it means
Start&Stop SYSTEM ACTIVATION
Please see the paragraph "Start&Stop System".
StartStop FAILURE / DEACTIVATION
Please see the paragraph "Start&Stop System".
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER
Refer to the "Cruise control" (Speed regulator) and "Speed limiter” paragraphs.
TPMS SYSTEM FAILURE /LOW TYRE PRESSURE
Refer to the “TPMS – TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
ROAD GRIP CHECK
Refer to the “Active safety systems” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING
This warning light turns on when the starter switch is on, and will turn off when the glow plugs have reached the
preset temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light switches off.
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Warning light What it means
GEAR CHANGE INDICATORS
These turn on to advise to shift to a higher (arrow pointing up) or lower (arrow pointing down) gear.
ECOMODE
These go on when ECOMODE is activated.
Please see the paragraph "Driving suggestions".
FRONT SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED WARNING LIGHT
This is on the central display and turns on when the engine is started. Then, if the driver's seat belt is not fastened
and the vehicle reaches 16 km/h, it flashes and an acoustic warning turns on for about 2 minutes.
Depending on the version, it flashes if the front passenger seat belt is not fastened.
DOOR OPEN
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LIGHTS AND MESSAGES FOR AdBlue (Urea) ADDITIVE TANK
When these warning lights go on, they might be together with an acoustic signal.
Warning lights on panel Message What to do
"VIEW DEDICATED MESSAGE ON THE
SCREEN"Fill or top up the AdBlue (Urea) tank or go to
a Fiat Dealership.
"VIEW DEDICATED MESSAGE ON THE
SCREEN"Fill or top up the AdBlue (Urea) tank or go to
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
"VIEW DEDICATED MESSAGE ON THE
SCREEN"The engine does not start.
To restart, it is necessary to top up the
AdBlue (Urea) tank.
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System malfunction
The warning lights described below are together with an acoustic signal.
Warning lights on panel Message Meaning
"VIEW DEDICATED MESSAGE ON THE
SCREEN"Indicates a system malfunction. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
"VIEW DEDICATED MESSAGE ON THE
SCREEN"Indicates that in less than 1100 km you will
not be able to restart the vehicle. These
alarms will be repeated every 100 km.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
"VIEW DEDICATED MESSAGE ON THE
SCREEN"Indicates that once the engine has been
stopped, it will not restart. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
90)For safety, the STOPwarning light means that you must stop immediately, compatibly with the traffic conditions. Turn the engine off
and do not turn it back on. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
19)If the lights or acoustic signals do not reappear, it is because of a malfunction in the instrument panel. When these lights go on, you need
to stop as soon as traffic conditions allow. Check that the vehicle is correctly immobilised and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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CONTROL PANEL
AND ON-BOARD
INSTRUMENTS
On-board computer 1 fig. 172
Depending on the vehicle version, it
includes the following functions:
distance travelled;
travel parameters;
information messages;
malfunction messages (together with
warning lights
);
alarm messages (together with the
STOPwarning light).
Selection buttons for displaying
Scroll up (button 9) or down (button 10)
for the following information, pressing a
few times briefly (the display will depend
on the vehicle's equipment and country
of sale) fig. 173.You can view the following information
on the display screen:
overall and partial odometer for the
distance travelled;
fuel consumed;
average fuel consumption;
instantaneous consumption;
expected range with remaining fuel;
distance travelled;
average speed;
service limit, oil change counter;
tyre pressure re-initialisation;
speed set on the Cruise Control /
Speed Limiter;
time and temperature;
on-board log, information message
scrolling and operational malfunction;
percentage volume of remaining
additive.Resetting the trip odometer
When the "trip meter" display is
selected, press either button 9 or 10
fig. 173 until the odometer is reset to
zero.
Resetting travel parameters
When one of the trip parameters is
selected on the display, press button
9 or 10 fig. 173 until the display is reset.
Interpreting some of the displayed
values after resetting
The further you travel after the last
reset, the more accurate and significant
the average fuel consumption,
autonomy and average speed become.
During the first kilometres travelled after
resetting, you will notice that the
autonomy increases as you travel. This
is because the system takes the
average fuel consumption since the last
reset into account. The average fuel
consumption can decrease when:
the vehicle is no longer accelerating;
the engine reaches operating
temperature (reset: cold engine);
going from urban to extra-urban
driving.
Automatic travel parameter reset
Reset is automatic when one of the
parameter's capacities is exceeded.
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ON BOARD COMPUTER: travel parameters
Selection examples Meaning of the data selected
101778 km 112.4 km General a partial totaliser.
FUEL
8L
Travel parameters.
Fuel consumed.
Fuel consumed since last reset.
AVERAGE FUEL
CONSUMPTION
5.8 L/100
Average fuel consumptionsince last reset.
The value displayed after travelling at least 400 meters from the last reset.
INSTANT
7.4 L/100
Instant consumption.
Value displayed after reaching speed of 30 km/h.
RANGE
541 km
Foreseeable autonomy with residual fuel.
Value displayed after travelling at least 400 meters.
DISTANCE
522 km
Distance travelledsince last reset.
AVERAGE SPEED
89.4 km/h
Average speedsince last reset.
Value displayed after travelling at least 400 meters.
TYRE SET PRESSURE
< PRES LUNGA >Tyre pressure re-initialisation.
Refer to the “TPMS – TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM” paragraph in the “Safety” chapter
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