Get SAFETY -> DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Guide for Fiat Tipo 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2026)

side, along with an acoustic warning

if provided. When the ignition device is

in MAR position, or when the engine

is started, the warning light turns on

to signal the driver that the system is

active.

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise the safety of the driver, the

other occupants of the car or any other

road user.

61) The Hill Hold Control system is not a

parking brake; therefore, never leave the

car without having engaged the parking

brake, turned the engine off and engaged

first gear, so that it is parked in safe

conditions (for further information read the

"Parking" paragraph in the "Starting and

driving" chapter).

not homogeneous and/or differentiated

between the two drive wheels.

67) Until the setting off manoeuvre is

terminated, fully press the accelerator

pedal to transfer the appropriate drive

torque to the wheel with the best grip.

DRIVING

ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

62) There may be situations on small

gradients (less than 8%), with vehicle

laden, in which the Hill Hold Control

system may not activate, causing a slight

reversing motion and increasing the risk of

collision with another vehicle or object. The

driver is, in any case, responsible for safe

driving.

63) The performance of a car with ERM

must never be tested in imprudent or

dangerous ways, with the possibility of

putting the safety of the driver or other

people at risk.

The car is fitted with the following

driving assistance systems:

BSA (Blind Spot Assist)

AEB Control (Autonomous

Emergency Braking Control)

iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System)

Post Collision Braking

For the operation of the systems, see

the following description.

89

P2000272

64) When towing trailers, the utmost

caution at the wheel is recommended.

Never exceed the maximum permitted

loads (see the description in the "Weights"

paragraph in the "Technical Specifications"

chapter).

65) The TSC system cannot prevent

swerving for all trailers. If the system

activates during driving, reduce the speed,

stop the car in a safe place and arrange

the load correctly to prevent the trailer

from swerving.

BSA (BLIND SPOT

ASSIST) SYSTEM

(where provided)

The system uses two radar sensors,

located in the rear bumper (one for

each side - see fig. 89) to detect the

presence of vehicles (cars, trucks,

motorbikes, etc.) in the rear side blind

spots of the car.

90

P2000273

Sensors

The sensors are activated by engaging

any forward gear at a speed higher

than about 10 km/h, or when reverse is

engaged. The sensors are temporarily

deactivated when the car is at a

The system warns the driver of cars

in the detection area by turning on

the warning light located on the door

mirror fig. 90 on the corresponding

66) The Traction Plus system acts

effectively only on road surfaces that are

84

standstill with the parking brake

engaged.

If a trailer is hitched to the car, the

system automatically deactivates.

For the system to operate correctly,

the rear bumper area where the radar

sensors are located must stay free from

snow, ice and dirt gathered from the

road surface.

RCP (Rear Cross Path detection)

system

The detection area of the system

covers about a lane on both sides of

the vehicle (around 3 metres). This

area begins from the door mirror and

extends for about 6 metres towards the

rear part of the car.

This system helps during reverse

manoeuvres in the case of reduced

visibility.

During "RCP" operating mode, the

system produces acoustic and visual

indications when if the presence of an

object is detected.

Do not cover the rear bumper area

where the radar sensors are located

with any object (e.g. adhesives, bike

rack, etc.).

With the sensors active, the system

monitors the detection areas on both

sides of the vehicle and warns the

driver about the possible presence of

vehicles in these areas.

The system can be

activated/deactivated through the

display Menu or the Uconnect™

system.

If a tow hook has to be installed after

purchasing the vehicle, the system

must be deactivated from the display

Menu or through the Uconnect™

system.

While driving the system monitors the

detection area from three different input

points (side, rear and front) to check

whether a signal needs to be sent to

the driver. The system can detect the

presence of a vehicle in one of these

three areas.

The system monitors the rear detection

areas on both sides of the vehicle,

to detect objects moving towards

the sides of the vehicle at a minimum

speed comprised between about

1 km/h and 3 km/h and objects moving

at a maximum speed of 35 km/h, as

generally happens in the parking areas.

The system activation is signalled to

the driver by means of a visual and

acoustic warning.

Rear view: the system detects

vehicles approaching to the rear part of

your vehicle on both sides and entering

the rear detection area with a speed

delta lower than 50 km/h with respect

to your vehicle.

Important notes

68)

Overtaking vehicles: if another

vehicle is overtaken slowly (with a

speed delta lower than about 25 km/h)

and this stays in the blind spot for

about 1.5 seconds, the warning light

on the door mirror of the corresponding

side lights up. If the difference in speed

between the two vehicles is greater

than about 25 km/h, the warning light

does not light up.

The system does not signal the

presence of fixed object (e.g. safety

barriers, poles, walls, etc.). However,

in some circumstances, the system

may activate in the presence of these

objects. This is normal and does not

indicate a system malfunction.

The system does not warn the driver

about the presence of cars coming

from the opposite direction, in the

adjacent lanes.

WARNING If the sensors are covered

by objects or vehicles, the system will

not warn the driver.

"Blind Spot Alert", "Visual" mode:

when this mode is active, the BSA

system sends a visual warning to

the door mirror relating to the object

detected. The visual warning will flash

85

if the driver activates the direction

indicators to indicate a change in lane

in the direction of the object detected.

The visual warning will be fixed if

the driver remains in the same lane.

However, when the system operates

in RCP (Rear Cross Path) mode, it

will respond with visual and acoustic

alarms when it detects an object.

"Blind Spot Alert", "Visual +

Acoustic" mode: when this mode is

active, the BSA system sends a visual

warning to the door mirror relating to

the object detected.

order to prevent or reduce the effects

of a potential accident.

AUTONOMOUS

EMERGENCY BRAKING

CONTROL SYSTEM (AEB

Control)

If the system does not detect any

action by the driver, it can intervene by

braking automatically to attenuate the

potential accident (automatic braking).

If the system detects that the driver is

pressing the brake pedal, but this is

not deemed sufficient, the system

may intervene in order to improve

the reaction of the braking system,

therefore reducing car speed further

(additional assistance during braking).

The system will not intervene if the

driver takes control of the car and

is recognised as being aware of the

situation and possible collision.

(where provided)

69) 70) 71) 72) 73)

20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28)

This is a driving assistance system

consisting of a camera mounted in

the middle of the windscreen fig. 91

capable of intervening in case of

vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

In the event of an imminent impact the

system may intervene by braking the

car to prevent the crash or reduce its

effects.

If the direction indicator on the side

where an obstacle has been detected

is activated, an acoustic warning is

emitted as well.

Versions equipped with Start&Stop

system: at the end of the automatic

braking, the Start&Stop system will

activate as described in paragraph

"Start&Stop system" of the "Starting

and driving" chapter.

When the acoustic warning is emitted,

the Uconnect™ volume is lowered.

"Blind Spot Alert" function

deactivation: When the system is

deactivated ("Blind spot alert" mode

at "OFF"), the BSA or RCP systems

will emit neither acoustic nor visual

warnings. The BSA system will store

the operating mode running when the

engine was switched off: each time the

engine is started, the operating mode

stored previously will be recalled and

used.

Versions with manual transmission:

at the end of the automatic braking the

engine may stall and turn off, unless the

driver presses the clutch pedal.

91

P2000280

When the system detects the risk of

collision, it gives the driver acoustic

and visual signals through specific

messages on the instrument panel

display. The warnings are intended to

allow the driver to react promptly, in

WARNING After the car is stopped, the

brake callipers may be locked for about

2 seconds for safety reasons. Press the

brake pedal if the car should advance

slightly.

86

Engagement / disengagement

The Autonomous Emergency Braking

Control (AEB Control) can be turned

off (and then on again) by operating

the display on the Uconnect™ or

Uconnect™ 7" HD system (refer

to the description in the dedicated

Multimedia chapter or in the

Activation/deactivation

The default option is "Near". With this

setting, the system will warn the driver

of a possible accident with the vehicle

in front when it is close. This setting

offers the driver a lower reaction time

compared to the "Med" and "Far"

settings, in the event of a potential

collision, but permits more dynamic

driving of the vehicle.

If the Autonomous Emergency Braking

Control system has been correctly

activated from the Menu, it will be

active each time the engine is started.

Following a deactivation, the system

will not warn the driver about the

possible accident with the preceding

vehicle, regardless of the setting

selected.

supplement available online).

With the system sensitivity set to "Far",

the system will warn the driver of a

possible collision with the vehicle in

front when that vehicle is at a greater

distance, thus providing the possibility

of acting on the brakes more lightly

and gradually. This setting provides

the drivers with the maximum possible

reaction time to prevent a potential

accident.

The system can be turned off even with

the ignition device in MAR position.

The system deactivation status will not

be stored when the engine is switched

off: if the system is deactivated when

the engine is switched off, it will be

active when it is next started.

After a deactivation, the system can be

reactivated from the menu.

WARNING The system status can be

changed with car at a standstill only.

The Autonomous Emergency Braking

Control system can be set by selecting

one of the 2 Menu options:

The function is not active at speed

above 5 km/h.

System active: the system (if active),

in addition to the visual and acoustic

warnings, can provide automatic

braking and additional assistance

during braking, if the driver does not

brake hard enough in the event of a

potential accident with the vehicle in

front;

System deactivated: the system

does not give visual and acoustic

warnings, limited braking, automatic

braking or additional assistance during

braking. The system will therefore

provide no indication of a possible

accident.

Changing the setting to “Med”, the

system warns the driver of a possible

accident with the vehicle in front when

it is at a standard distance, between

that of the other two settings. This

setting offers the driver reaction time

longer than that of the "Near" setting

but shorter than that of the "Far" setting

in the event of a potential accident.

The system sensitivity setting is kept

in the memory when the engine is

switched off.

The system is only active if:

it is correctly activated through the

Menu;

the ignition device is at MAR;

car speed is higher than 5 km/h;

the front seat belts are fastened.

Changing the system sensitivity

The sensitivity of the system can be

changed through the Menu, choosing

from one of the following three options:

"Near", "Med" or "Far". See the

description in the Uconnect™ or

Uconnect™ 7" HD supplement for

how to change the settings.

87

message can sometimes appear

in conditions of high reflectivity (e.g.

tunnels with reflective tiles or ice or

snow). When the conditions limiting the

system functions end, this will go back

to normal and complete operation.

In certain particular cases, this

dedicated message could be displayed

when the camera is not detecting any

vehicles or objects within its view

range.

Function temporarily not available

warning

When the conditions disabling the

system functions end, it will return

to normal and complete operation.

Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

If the deactivation warning light comes

on together with the failure warning

lights without having intentionally

deactivated the system, a condition

temporarily disabling operation of the

system may have occurred. The main

possible causes of this temporary

blinding may be weather-related (heavy

rain, fog, sun low down on the horizon,

etc.).

Settings

Activation status and system settings

can be changed via the menu (see

"Settings" > "Safety & Driving Assist" >

"Autonomous Emergency Braking").

System Fault Message

If atmospheric conditions are not the

real reason behind this message, check

if the camera is dirty.

If the system switches off and a

dedicated message is shown on the

display, it means that there is a fault on

the system.

Although the car can still be driven in

normal conditions, the system may be

temporarily not available.

It could be necessary to clean or

remove any obstructions in the area

shown in fig. 91.

When the conditions limiting the

system functions end, this will go back

to normal and complete operation.

Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

In this case, it is still possible to drive

the car, but you are advised to contact

a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

If the message appears often, even in

the absence of atmospheric conditions

such as snow, rain, mud or other

obstructions, contact a Fiat Dealership

for a camera check.

Camera indication not available

If conditions are such that the camera

cannot detect obstacles correctly, the

system is deactivated and a dedicated

message appears on the display.

This generally occurs in the event

of poor visibility, such as when it is

snowing or raining heavily.

Warning of system disabling due to

an obstruction

In the absence of visible obstructions,

cleaning the camera surface, by

manually removing the decorative

cover trim, could be required. For this

operation, contact a Fiat Dealership.

If the dedicated message is displayed,

a condition disabling operation of

the system may have occurred. The

possible cause of this disabling is a

camera obstruction. If an obstruction

is signalled, clean the area of the

windscreen indicated in fig. 91

and check that the message has

disappeared. Although the car can still

be driven in normal conditions, the

system is not available.

The system can also be temporarily

dimmed due to obstructions such as

mud, dirt or ice on the windscreen.

In such cases, a dedicated message

will be shown on the display and

the system will be deactivated. This

WARNING It is recommended that you

do not install devices, accessories or

aerodynamic attachments in front

of the sensor or darken it in any

way, as this can compromise the

correct functioning of the system. Any

88

modifications to the vehicle geometry

or its front area (including repairs not

done by the Fiat Dealership) can affect

the proper operation of the device.

lane change by other vehicles;

vehicles travelling at right angles to

the vehicle.

Vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving

lane

The system cannot detect cars in front

of you but outside the range of the

camera sensor and may therefore not

react in the presence of small cars,

such as bicycles or motorcycles fig. 93.

System intervention might be

unexpected or delayed. The driver

must therefore be very careful, keeping

control of the car to drive in complete

safety.

Depending on the weather conditions,

condensation may form inside the

car. The camera may be temporarily

disabled in this case. Some indications

will be displayed on the instrument

panel. This condition must be

WARNING In particularly complex

traffic conditions, the driver can

deactivate the system through the

Menu.

corrected by activating the windscreen

defrosting function in the vehicle.

Frontal collision alarm with active

braking

(where provided)

Driving close to a bend

When entering or leaving a wide bend,

the system may detect a car that is in

front of you, but that is not driving in

the same lane fig. 92. In cases such as

these, the system may intervene.

If this functions is enabled and the

system detects the risk of a collision, it

can activate the brakes to slow the car

down.

93

P2000040-000-000

Lane change by other vehicles

Vehicles suddenly changing lane,

entering the same lane as your car and

within the camera sensor’s operating

range, may cause the system fig. 94 to

intervene.

This function applies an additional

braking pressure if the braking pressure

applied by the driver does not suffice to

prevent potential frontal impact.

The function is active with speed above

7 km/h.

Driving in special conditions

In certain driving conditions, such as,

for example:

92

P2000039-000-000

driving close to a bend;

vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving lane;

89

into account this warning may lead to

serious or fatal injuries.

The system may be activated,

inflation status through wheel speed

sensors.

Correct tyre pressure

If no flat tyres are detected, the outline

of the car will be shown on the display.

assessing the trajectory of the car,

in case of reflecting metal objects

different from other cars, such as safety

barriers, road signs, barriers before

parking lots, toll-gates, level crossings,

gates, railways, objects near road

constructions sites or higher than

the car (e.g. a flyover). In the same

way, the system may intervene inside

multi-storey car parks or tunnels, or

due to a glare on the road surface.

These possible activations follow the

normal operating logic of the system

and must not be regarded as faults.

The system has been designed for

road use only. If the car is driven off-

road, the system must be deactivated,

to avoid unnecessary warnings.

The system should be deactivated

when the car is loaded on a train, ferry

or lorry, when it is towed or put on a

roller test bench.

Low tyre pressure

The system warns the driver if one or

more tyres are flat by turning on the

warning light on the instrument panel

together with an acoustic warning.

In this case, the outline of the car is

shown on the display with the two

94

P2000041-000-000

Vehicles travelling at right angles to

the vehicle

symbols

.

The system could temporarily react to

a vehicle that is passing through the

camera sensor’s operating range at

right angles fig. 95.

This warning is displayed also when

turning the engine off and on again until

the RESET procedure is carried out.

Reset procedure

The iTPMS needs an initial "self-

learning" phase (with length depending

on the driving style and road

conditions: optimal conditions being

driving on a straight road at 80 km/h for

at least 20 minutes) which starts when

the RESET procedure is carried out.

The RESET procedure must be carried

out:

iTPMS (indirect Tyre

Pressure Monitoring

System)

95

P2000042-000-000

each time tyre pressure is modified;

when even only one tyre is changed;

when tyres are rotated/inverted;

when the space-saver wheel is fitted.

Before carrying out the RESET

procedure, inflate the tyres to the rated

74) 75) 76) 77) 78) 79)

Important notes

The system has not been designed

to prevent impacts and cannot detect

possible conditions leading to an

accident in advance. Failure to take

Description

The vehicle is equipped with the iTPMS

(indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System), which monitors the tyre

90

pressure values specified in the inflation

pressure table (see "Wheels" paragraph

in the "Technical Specifications"

chapter).

in place of the space-saver wheel as

soon as possible; if possible remove

the snow chains; make sure that the

load is distributed correctly and repeat

the RESET procedure, driving on a

clean and surfaced road. If the signals

persist, contact a Fiat Dealership.

Operating conditions

The system is active for speeds above

15 km/h.

In a few situations such as sporty

driving, particular conditions of the road

surface (e.g. icy, snowy, unsurfaced

roads) the signalling may be delayed or

partial in detecting the contemporary

deflation of more than one tyre.

Under special conditions (e.g. car

loaded asymmetrically on one side,

towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,

fitting the space-saver wheel, use

of the "Fix&Go" tyre repair kit, fitting

snow chains, fitting different tyres on

the axles) the system may provide

false indications or be temporarily

deactivated.

If the RESET is not carried out, in all

above cases, the warning light may

give false indications on one or more

tyres.

POST COLLISION

BRAKING SYSTEM

(where provided)

To carry out the RESET, with the

vehicle stationary and the engine on,

hold down the Reset button located

on the left control panel fig. 96 for at

least 2 seconds.

The Post Collision Braking system

activates the brakes in case of a

collision at the front, side or rear of

the car, to avoid further swerving or

collisions.

When the RESET procedure has been

carried out, and depending on the

type of instrument panel, either only a

buzzer will be heard or the message

"Reset saved" will appear together with

the buzzer to indicate that self-learning

has started.

The system, operational at all speeds,

is activated when the airbag control

module deploys further to a collision

which has just happened. The Post

Collision Braking system does not

automatically brake the car if the

accident has damaged the braking

system or the stability control.

The Post Collision Braking system is

not activated if the stability control has

failed.

If the system is temporarily deactivated,

the warning light flashes for about

75 seconds and then is continuously.

This warning is displayed also after

the engine has been switched off and

then on again if the correct operating

conditions are not restored.

In the case of abnormal signals, it is

recommended to perform the RESET

procedure. If the warnings reappear

once the RESET procedure has

started, check that the same type of

tyre is used on all four wheels and

that the tyres are not damaged; if the

space-saver wheel is being used, refit a

wheel with a tyre of normal dimensions

The system is deactivated if the

driver floors the accelerator during its

activation.

96

P2001053

If the pressure the driver applies to the

brake pedal is lower than that applied

by the Post Collision Braking system,

the system is still activated.

91

If the pressure the driver applies to the

brake pedal is higher than that applied

by the system, the system deactivates.

in an automatic car wash with an obstacle

in the front part (e.g. another car, a wall or

another obstacle), the system may detect

its presence and activate. In this case the

system must be deactivated through the

settings of the Uconnect™system.

74) If the iTPMS system signals a pressure

drop on the tyres, it is recommended to

check the pressure on all four tyres.

75) The TPMS does not relieve the driver

from the obligation to check the tyre

pressure every month; it is not even to

be considered a replacing system for

maintenance or a safety system.

76) Tyre pressure must be checked with

tyres cold. Should it become necessary for

whatever reason to check pressure with

warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even

though it is higher than the prescribed

value, but repeat the check when tyres are

cold.

77) The TPMS cannot indicate sudden

tyre pressure drops (e.g. if a tyre bursts).

In this case, stop the vehicle, braking with

caution and avoiding abrupt steering.

78) The system only warns that the tyre

pressure is low: it is not able to inflate

them.

79) Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel

consumption, reduces the tread duration

and may affect the capacity to drive safely.

21) The section of the bumper in front the

sensor must not be covered with stickers,

auxiliary headlights or any other object.

22) System intervention might be

unexpected or delayed when other cars

transport loads projecting from the side,

above or from the rear, with respect to the

normal size of the car.

23) Operation can be adversely affected

by any structural change made to the

car, such as a modification to the front

geometry, tyre change, or a heavier load

than the standard load of the car.

24) Incorrect repairs made on the front

part of the car (e.g. bumper, chassis,

windscreen) may alter the position of the

camera sensor, and adversely affect its

operation. Go to a Fiat Dealership for any

operation of this type.

25) Do not tamper nor operate on the

camera sensor. In the event of a sensor

failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.

26) When towing a trailer (with modules

installed after purchasing the car), a

vehicle or during loading manoeuvres on

a car carrier (or in vehicle for transport),

the system must be deactivated via the

Uconnect™system.

27) Do not wash with high-pressure jets in

the windscreen upper area: in particular do

not operate on the electrical connector of

the system.

28) Be careful in case of repairs and

replacement of the windscreen in the zone

around the sensor. In the event of a frontal

impact that may involve the windshield,

the sensor may automatically deactivate

and display a warning to indicate that the

sensor needs to be repaired. Even without

a malfunction warning, deactivate the

IMPORTANT

68) The system is an aid for car driving,

it DOES NOT warn the driver about

incoming cars outside of the detection

areas. The driver must always maintain

a sufficient level of attention to the traffic

and road conditions and for controlling the

trajectory of the vehicle.

69) The system is an aid for the driver,

who must always pay full attention while

driving. The responsibility always rests with

the driver, who must take into account

the traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver must always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front.

70) If the driver presses the accelerator

pedal fully or steers abruptly during

system operation, the automatic braking

function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible

manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).

71) The capability of the Autonomous

Emergency Braking Control (AEB Control)

system must never be tested irresponsibly

or dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

WARNING

72) The system intervenes on vehicles

travelling in the same lane. People, animals

and things (e.g. pushchairs) are not taken

into consideration.

73) If the car must be placed on a roller

bench for maintenance or if it is washed

20) The system may have limited operation

or not work at all in weather conditions

such as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy

snow.

92

SAFETY -> DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS for Your Fiat Tipo 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2026)

Related Topics

SAFETY

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals