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1999-2010 Fiat Punto SUV WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES User Manual

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES for Your Fiat Punto SUV 1999-2010

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES  
GENERAL WARNINGS...................................................... 175  
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL............................................... 176  
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 176  
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 177  
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED......... 178  
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 179  
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE......................................... 179  
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 190  
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER..................................... 191  
INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM................................................ 192  
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -  
FIAT CODE............................................................................ 193  
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 194  
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 196  
FRONT FOG LIGHTS......................................................... 196  
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 196  
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 196  
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................................... 197  
FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 197  
MAIN BEAMS ........................................................................ 197  
CRUISE CONTROL............................................................. 197  
GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ................................ 198  
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE........................ 198  
“DUALDRIVE“ ELECTRIC POWER  
STEERING ENGAGEMENT .............................................. 180  
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER  
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 180  
HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLANT FLUID.. 181  
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 183  
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED................................................... 184  
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 184  
LIMITED RANGE.................................................................. 185  
EOBD - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ....... 186  
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................................... 188  
ASR - WHEEL ANTISKID SYSTEM.................................. 189  
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE............................... 189  
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE  
ON THE ROAD.................................................................... 198  
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GENERAL WARNINGS  
Should failure disappear, message and warning light will  
however stay on for about 2 seconds. Eliminating the  
failure, the warning light and the displayed message will  
go off. It is possible to stop this “cycle” by pressing  
button Q, in this case the screen active before the  
failure will be resumed and the warning light will stay  
on until eliminating the failure cause.  
Failure indications shown (only for some versions)  
on the reconfigurable multifunction display  
together with buzzer sounding (adjustable) and  
warning light (if any) coming on on the cluster, are  
accompanied by possibles specific warning messages  
(e.g.: “Switch off engine”, etc...). These indications are  
concise and cautionary and are aimed to suggest  
the prompt action the driver must adopt when a car  
malfunctioning appears. These indications, however,  
shall not be considered as exhaustive and/or as an  
alternative to the specifications contained in this  
“Owner handbook”, which shall always be read  
through carefully and thoroughly. In case of failure  
indication always refer to the specifications  
contained in this section.  
The message and the warning indication corresponding  
to serious/minor failures are displayed alternately for  
few seconds. This “cycle” is repeated for about 20  
seconds and then goes off, but it comes on again every  
time the ignition key is turned to MAR.  
Should failure disappear during the 20 seconds  
displaying, message and warning light will stay on for  
about 2 seconds. Eliminating the failure, the warning  
light and the displayed message will go off.  
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed on the  
reconfigurable multifunction display are divided into  
two categories: very serious failures and  
serious/minor failures.  
At the end of the display cycle (which lasts approx. 20  
seconds), or if button Q is pressed, the screen active  
before the failure will be resumed and the warning  
light will stay on until eliminating the failure cause.  
The message and the warning indication corresponding  
to very serious failures are displayed alternately for  
few seconds. This “cycle” is repeated indefinitely and it  
stops any previous indication on the display. It is  
displayed every time the ignition key is turned to MAR,  
until the cause of malfunctioning is removed.  
See the attached Supplement for messages relevant to  
versions with Speedgear or Dualogic gearbox.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (red)  
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light  
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few  
seconds.  
x
The warning light turns on (together with the  
message on the display) when the level of the brake  
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,  
due to possible leak in the circuit.  
HANDBRAKE ON (red)  
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light  
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few  
seconds. The warning light turns on when the  
handbrake is on.  
x
IMPORTANT If the warning light  
x
turns on when  
travelling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.  
With handbrake engaged, if 4 km/h speed is  
exceeded the buzzer will sound (only for versions  
with reconfigurable multifunction display).  
If the warning light  
x
turns on when travelling (on certain versions together with the  
WARNING  
message on the display) stop the car immediately and contact Fiat Dealership.  
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
AIR BAG FAILURE (red)  
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light  
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few  
seconds. The warning light stays on glowing steadily  
(on certain versions together with the message on  
the display) if there is a failure in the air bag system.  
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If the  
warning light does not turn on when turning the ignition key to MAR  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
or if it stays on when travelling, this could indicate a failure in safety retaining  
systems; under this condition air bags or pretensioners could not trigger in the  
event of collision or, in a restricted number of cases, they could trigger  
accidentally. Stop the car and contact Fiat Dealership to have the system  
checked immediately.  
The failure of the warning light (warning light off) is also indicated by the flashing for  
more than the normal seconds of the passenger’s front air bag deactivated warning light  
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.
F
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG  
DEACTIVATED (amber)  
F
Warning light comes on on the dial when front  
passenger air bag is deactivated.  
With front passenger air bag on, turning the ignition  
key to MAR, warning light  
F
comes on flashing on  
the cluster for about 4 seconds, then it flashes for  
other 4 seconds and then it shall go off.  
Warning light F indicates also warning light ¬ failure. This is indicated by  
intermittent flashing, over 4 seconds, of warning light F. In this event, warning  
light ¬ could be not up to indicate restraint system failures, if any. Stop the car  
and contact Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.  
WARNING  
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)  
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the  
dial turns on, but it should go out as soon as the  
engine is started (with the engine running at idle  
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).  
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If it stays on together with the message shown on  
the display, contact immediately Fiat Dealership.  
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (red)  
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the  
dial turns on, but it should go off as soon as the  
engine is started.  
v
If the  
v
warning light turns on when the car is travelling (on certain versions together with the  
message on the display), stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
"DUALDRIVE" ELECTRIC POWER  
STEERING ENGAGEMENT  
CITY  
When engaging the "Dualdrive electric power  
steering the instrument panel will show the message  
CITY. This message will go off the display when  
disengaging the electric power steering.  
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER  
STEERING FAILURE (where provided) (red)  
g
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light  
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few  
seconds.  
If the warning light stays on (on certain versions  
together with the message on the display), you will  
not have steering assistance and the effort on the  
steering wheel will be increased, steering is however  
possible. Contact Fiat Dealership.  
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLANT  
FLUID (red)  
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Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light  
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few  
seconds.  
The warning light turns on (on certain versions  
together with the message on the display) when the  
engine is overheated. If the warning light comes on  
when driving, proceed as follows:  
❒
Normal driving conditions: stop the car,  
switch off the engine and check whether the  
water level in the reservoir is not below the MIN  
mark. Otherwise wait for few seconds to allow  
engine cooling, then open slowly and carefully  
the cap, top up coolant and check whether its  
level is falling between MIN and MAX marks in  
the reservoir. Check visually any leak. If when  
restarting the warning light comes on again,  
contact a Fiat Dealership;  
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on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
continued from previous page  
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❒
Car heavy duty (e.g.: towing trailer uphill or  
fully laden car): decrease speed, if the warning  
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3  
minutes leaving the engine on and slightly  
accelerated to further activate the circulation of  
the coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.  
Check proper coolant level as described  
previously.  
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the car, keep the  
engine on and slightly accelerated for few minutes  
before switching it off.  
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING (red)  
3 door versions  
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display)  
when one or more doors, the boot (indication fitted  
on some versions only) or the bonnet are not  
properly shut.  
´
Symbols  
¯
/
˙
shown on the multifunction display  
indicate incomplete left/right door closing.  
With doors and boot open, if 4 km/h speed is  
exceeded the buzzer will sound (only for versions  
with reconfigurable multifunction display).  
5 door versions  
IMPORTANT On versions not fitted with electric  
door lock, no warning message will be displayed if  
door is not perfectly closed or is left open.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED (amber)  
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display)  
when the car exceeds the speed limit set previously  
(see “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in the  
“Dashboard and controls” section).  
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FUEL RESERVE (amber)  
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Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light  
on the instrument panel shall turn on but it should  
go off after a few seconds.  
The warning light turns on (on certain versions  
together with the message on the display) when  
about 5 - 7 litres fuel are left in the tank.  
IMPORTANT The warning light flashes to indicate a  
system failure. In this case contact Fiat Dealership to  
have the system checked.  
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
LIMITED RANGE  
Messages will be shown on the display when range  
falls below 50 km.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
EOBD - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM  
FAILURE (amber)  
U
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to  
MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should go off  
when the engine has started. The initial turning on  
indicates that the warning light is working properly.  
If the warning light stays on or turns on when  
travelling (on certain versions together with the  
message on the display):  
❒
glowing steadily - means a fault in the  
supply/ignition system which could cause high  
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of  
performance, poor handling and high  
consumption levels.  
In these conditions it is possible to continue driving  
without however requiring heavy effort or high  
speed from the engine. Prolonged use of the car  
with the warning light on may cause damages.  
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
The warning light goes off if the fault disappears, but  
it is still stored by the system.  
U
❒
flashing - indicates the possibility of damage to  
the catalyst (see “EOBD system” in the  
“Dashboard and controls” section).  
If the light flashes, it is necessary to release the  
accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine  
until the warning light stops flashing; continue the  
journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving  
conditions that may cause further flashing and  
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
If, turning the ignition key to MAR, the  
U
warning light does not turn on or if it turns on  
glowing steadily or flashing when travelling (on certain versions together with the message on  
the display), contact Fiat Dealership. Warning light  
agents by proper equipment. Therefore comply with laws and regulations of the country  
where you are driving.  
U
operation can be checked by traffic  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE (where provided) -  
SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE (amber)  
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á
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light  
on the dial comes on but shall go off after few  
seconds.  
If the warning light does not go off or stays on when  
travelling (on certain versions together with the  
message on the display) and with led on ASR OFF  
button, contact Fiat Dealership.  
Warning light flashing when driving indicates that the  
ESP system is active.  
Hill Holder failure - System not available  
Hill holder failure is indicated by warning light *  
coming on (on certain versions together with the  
message on the display). Contact Fiat Dealership as  
soon as possible.  
*
*
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
ASR - WHEEL ANTISKID SYSTEM (amber)  
Messages are displayed (on certain versions) when  
the ASR function is activated/deactivated manually  
(see “ASR system” in the “Dashboard and controls”  
section).  
ASR system switching off is indicated by the  
switching on of the ASR OFF button led (see "ASR  
system" in section "Dashboard and controls").  
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Message on  
reconfigurable  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE  
(only diesel versions) (amber)  
m
m
The warning light on the dial flashing (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display)  
when there is a failure in the glow plug warming  
system. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible  
to have the fault eliminated.  
GLOW PLUGS (only diesel versions) (amber)  
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light  
on the dial comes on and goes off when glow plugs  
reach the preset temperature. Start the engine  
immediately after warning light switching off.  
IMPORTANT With high ambient temperature,  
warning light stays on for very short time.  
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Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER  
(only diesel versions) (amber)  
c
(Versions with  
digital display  
and multifunc-  
tion display)  
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain  
versions a message is displayed on the  
reconfigurable multifunction display) when there is  
water in the diesel fuel filter.  
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light  
or  
c
(if present) on the instrument panel shall turn on  
but it should go off after a few seconds.  
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(Versions with  
reconfigurable  
multifunction  
display)  
The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the entire injection system  
and cause irregular engine operation. If warning light or comes on the dial (on certain versions  
c
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a message is displayed on the reconfigurable multifunction display), contact Fiat Dealership as soon  
as possible to have the system relieved. Should the above warning indication come one immediately  
after topping up, water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off immediately  
and contact Fiat Dealership.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM - SYSTEM NOT  
AVAILABLE (amber)  
>
>
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light  
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few  
seconds.  
The warning light turns on (on certain versions  
together with the message on the display) when the  
system is inefficient or not available. In this case the  
braking system keeps its effectiveness unchanged,  
but without the potential offered by the ABS  
system. Caution is advisable, particularly in all cases  
of less than perfect grip. It is therefore necessary to  
contact Fiat Dealership.  
x
+
EBD failure - System not available  
The turning on at the same time of the  
x
and  
>
warning lights on the dial (on certain versions  
>
together with the message on the display) with the  
engine running indicates an EBD system failure; or  
that the system is not available. In this case heavy  
braking may cause the rear wheels to lock before  
time, with the possibility of skidding. Drive with the  
utmost care to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have  
the system checked.  
x
+
>
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -  
FIAT CODE (amber)  
Y
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the  
dial shall flash only once and then go off. If with the  
ignition key at MAR the warning light stays on, this  
indicates a possible failure (see “The Fiat Code  
system” in the “Dashboard and controls” section).  
IMPORTANT The turning on at the same time of  
the  
U
and  
warning lights indicates a failure of  
Y
the Fiat CODE system.  
If with the engine running the Y warning light  
flashes, this means that the car is not protected by  
the engine inhibitor device (see “The Fiat Code  
system” in the “Dashboard and controls” section).  
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the keys  
memorised.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction displayWarning light  
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE (amber)  
The warning light on the dial comes on (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display)  
when a failure is detected to one of the following  
lights: taillights, brake lights (3rd stop light excluded),  
rear fog lights, direction indicators.  
W
The failure referring to these lights could be: one or  
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a cut-  
off electric connection.  
Symbols  
¯
/
˙
(where provided) coming on on the  
multifunction display indicate a left/right-hand light  
failure.  
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multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE (amber)  
The warning light on the dial comes on (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display)  
when a failure is detected to one of the following  
lights: taillights, brake lights (3rd stop light excluded),  
rear fog lights, direction indicators.  
W
The failure referring to these lights could be: one or  
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a cut-  
off electric connection.  
Symbols  
¯
/
˙
(where provided) coming on on the  
multifunction display indicate a left/right-hand light  
failure.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)  
The warning light on the dial turns on when the rear  
fog lights are turned on.  
4
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)  
The warning light on the dial turns on when the  
front fog lights are turned on.  
5
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR  
(green) (intermittent)  
R
The warning light on the dial turns on when the  
direction indicator control lever is moved  
downwards or, together with the right indicator,  
when the hazard warning light button is pressed.  
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR  
(green) (intermittent)  
E
The warning light on the dial turns on when the  
direction indicator control lever is moved upwards  
or, together with the left indicator, when the hazard  
warning light button is pressed.  
HEATED REAR WINDOW (amber)  
(
The warning light on the dial turns on when the  
heated rear window is turned on.  
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multifunction display  
Warning light  
on dial  
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS (green)  
The warning light on the dial turns on when  
sidelights, parking lights or low beams are turned  
on.  
3
3
FOLLOW ME HOME  
The warning light on the dial comes on (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display)  
when the "Follow me home" device is activated (see  
"Follow me home" in the "Dashboard and controls"  
section).  
MAIN BEAMS (blue)  
The warning light on the dial turns on when the  
main beams are turned on.  
1
CRUISE CONTROL (where provided)  
(green)  
Ü
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light  
Ü
(if present) on the instrument panel shall turn on  
but it should go off after a few seconds.  
The warning light on the dial comes on (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display),  
with the knurled ring of the cruise control in the  
ON position, when the device starts to intervene on  
the engine.  
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Warning light  
on dial  
Message on reconfigurable  
multifunction display  
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION  
The warning light on the dial comes on when a  
failure is detected.  
è
è
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE  
The warning light on the dial comes on (on certain  
versions together with the message on the display)  
when dieel fuel filter sensor failure is detected.  
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have  
the fault removed.  
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE  
ON THE ROAD (reconfigurable  
multifunction display version only)  
Warning message will appear and temperature  
indication will flash on the display when the outside  
temperature reaches or falls below 3°C to warn the  
driver of the possible presence of ice on the road.  
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Related Topics

GENERAL WARNINGS
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
HANDBRAKE ON
AIR BAG FAILURE
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ENGAGEMENT
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE
HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
FUEL RESERVE
LIMITED RANGE
EOBD - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE
ASR - WHEEL ANTISKID SYSTEM
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE
GLOW PLUGS
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER
INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE - FIAT CODE
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
REAR FOGLIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS
FOLLOW ME HOME
MAIN BEAMS
CRUISE CONTROL
GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD

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