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When stopping the car with a gear high-
er than 1st gear, transmission will set au-
tomatically at 1st gear.
When stopping the car under poor grip
conditions (snow, ice), at next starting the
transmission control unit could engage a
gear higher than 1st gear to prevent wheel
slipping. This shall not be considered as a
fault
IMPORTANT: in the event of excessive
oil temperatures (see section “Warning
lights and messages”), the electronic con-
trol intervenes excluding sequential mode
and activating automatic mode in order to
safeguard transmission life. Sequential
mode will be resumed as soon as regular
operating temperatures are restored.AUTOMATIC MODE
D can be selected from sequential mode
under whatever driving condition.
When passing from sequential mode to D,
the gear to engage is selected by trans-
mission control unit according to engine
rpm and speed (accelerator pedal posi-
tion).
Low engine power demand will result in
long gears engagement and reduced fuel
consumption. Increasing speed by press-
ing the accelerator will automatically en-
gage short gears that will result in im-
proved performance as to pickup and ac-
celeration: in this case fuel consumption
will increase.
For speedy pickup:
❒press the accelerator pedal flat-out,
the kick-down device will cut in to ob-
tain max. performance in terms of
pickup and acceleration. In this case fu-
el consumption will obviously increase.
IMPORTANT When driving under poor
grip conditions (snow, ice, etc.) avoid to
engage the kick-down device. SEQUENTIAL MODE
In sequential mode, the electronic auto-
matic transmission works like a fixed gear
sequential gearbox.
From position D move the gear lever left-
wards:
❒move gear lever to +: to upshift;
❒move gear lever to –: to downshift.
Gears are displayed by digits on the in-
strument panel. Non-stop monitoring car-
ried out by transmission control unit ex-
cludes whatever possibility of error.
Downshifting (or upshifting) is only pos-
sible if engine rpm enables it.
In sequential mode, electronic transmis-
sion control can however intervene in self-
adapting mode by shifting gears automat-
ically when engine rpm exceeds or falls be-
low the admitted rpm limit.
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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at
a standstill or at idle or high speed: under
these conditions the engine warms up
much more slowly, increasing electrical
consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slow-
ly, avoiding high speeds. This way the en-
gine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern cars and al-
so increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 138
LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 138
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 138
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 138
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ......... 139
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 139
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH TEMPERATURE .. 139
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 140
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 140
EXHAUST OIL ...................................................................... 140
INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM ................................................ 140
INEFFICIENT EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR ..................................................................... 140
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 141
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) .................................................................................... 141
POWER STEERING FAILURE .......................................... 141
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 141
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 142
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 142
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ............................... 142
FIAT CODE ............................................................................ 143
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 143
ALARM FAILURE ................................................................. 143
BREAK-IN ATTEMPT ......................................................... 143
ELECTRONIC KEY NOT RECOGNISED ..................... 143
CHECK CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM .......................... 143
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 144
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 144
FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON...................................... 144
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE ................................................... 144
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 144
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 144
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.......................................... 145PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................ 145
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................ 145
LOW TYRE PRESSURE ....................................................... 145
FLAT TYRES ........................................................................... 145
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAILURE 145
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 146
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 146
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 146
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 146
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 146
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 146
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 146
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 147
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 147
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 147
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE .................... 147
MAX. OIL TEMPERATURE (a.t.) ..................................... 147
SET SPEED LIMIT
EXCEEDED ........................................................................... 148
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 148
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 148
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 148
REAR SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED ................................. 148
ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING .................................. 148
STARTING PROCEDURE MESSAGES (a.t.) ................. 148
STARTING PROCEDURE MESSAGES (m.t.) .............. 148
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EXHAUST OIL
(Multijet versions)
The warning light with turn on
flashing together with the mes-
sage on the display when the system de-
tects that the engine oil is exhaust.
After the first indication, at each engine
starting the warning light
vwill go on
flashing for 60 seconds and then for 2
hours until oil is changed.
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❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of 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 ac-
celerated to further activate the cir-
culation 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 accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the key to ONthe
warning light 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).
If the warning light stays on contact im-
mediately Fiat Dealership.
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INEFFICIENT ABS
SYSTEM (amber)
Turning the key to ONthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is inefficient or unavailable. In this case
the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential of-
fered by the ABS system. Caution is ad-
visable and it is necessary to contact Fiat
Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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INEFFICIENT
EBD
ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR (red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of warn-
ing lights
xand >with the engine run-
ning indicates an EBD system failure or
that the system is unavailable; 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.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to ON
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
v
v
If the warning light vturns on when travelling to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play, stop the engine immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING

If warning light vflashes,
contact Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have oil changed
and instrument panel warning light
turned off.
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EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to ON, the warning light turns
on, but it should go off when the engine has
started. In this case, turning on indicates
proper working of the warning light. If the
warning light stays on or turns on when
travelling:
❒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.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
In these conditions it is possible to con-
tinue driving without however requiring
heavy effort or high speed from the en-
gine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The warning light goes off if the fault dis-
appears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: indicates the possibility of
damage to the catalyst (see “EOBD
system” in section “Dashboard and
controls”). INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(Multijet versions - red)
EOBD ENGINE
CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(petrol versions - amber)
Injection system failure
Turning the ignition key to ONthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off af-
ter few seconds.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling, means a fault in the sup-
ply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
In these conditions it is possible to con-
tinue driving without however requiring
heavy effort or high speed from the en-
gine. In any case, contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
The warning light turns on
when one or more doors, the
boot or the bonnet are not properly shut.
The dedicated message will be displayed;
When travelling with door/doors, boot or
bonnet open also a buzzer will sound.
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POWER STEERING
FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to ON
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds. If the warning light
stays on, you will not have steering assis-
tance and the effort on the steering wheel
will be increased, steering is however pos-
sible. Contact Fiat Dealership. The dedi-
cated message will be displayed.
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Warning light vturns on
together with the dedicated
message on the display to in-
dicate that the cleaning pro-
cedure cannot be performed, contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure
sensor failure
The warning light comes on when the en-
gine oil pressure sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light turns on
when one of the following lights is failing:
– side/taillights
– brake lights (third brake light excluded)
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or an electric connection
cut-off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light turns on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
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Diesel particulate filter clogged
(Multijet versions)
The warning light turns on together with
the message on the display and the buzzer
when the diesel particulate filter is clogged
and the driving conditions do not enable
to activate automatically the reclaiming
procedure.
To enable the cleaning procedure, keep
the car running until the warning light
turns off.
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light turns on together with
the message on the display, when the in-
ertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
To reset the fuel cut-off switch, see para-
graph “Power and fuel cut-off switch” in
section “Dashboard and controls”.
Rain sensor failure
The warning light on the dial turns on (on
certain versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) when the rain sensor
is faulty. Contact Fiat Dealership.

Should the warning light turn
on glowing steadily, reduce
engine perormance and con-
tact immediately Fiat Dealer-
ship.
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage and the buzzer will sound when the car
exceeds the speed limit set previously (see
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light turns on to-
gether with the message on the
display when turning the knurled ring of
the Cruise Control to ON.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light on the dial
turns on (together with the
message on the display) if the
front brake pads are worn; in this case have
them changed as soon as possible.LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
The warning light (if any) on the
dial comes on together with the
message on the display and the buzzer
when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum level. Restore proper oil level
(see “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
Turning the ignition key to ONthe warn-
ing light on the dial turns on but it should
go off after few seconds.
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REAR SIDE BAGS
DEACTIVATED
(where provided)
Dial warning light
Àcomes on
when deactivating rear side bags. With
rear side bags on, turning the ignition key
to ON, warning light
Àcomes on first
with fixed light and then it will star flash-
ing for a few seconds. It shall then go off.
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ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING
Message is displayed when the engine is
turned off at a speed higher than 10 km/h;
steering lock is disabled.
To restore the function, turn the ignition
key to ONand then to OFFagain with
the car stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES
(automatic transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES (manual transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
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F 13
F 31
F 32
F 33
F 34
F 35
F 36
F 37
F 38
F 39
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20 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Right dipped beam headlight
Left-hand dipped beam headlight / headlight aiming device
Engine compartment and dashboard / body computer relay coils
+30 Driver and passenger’s door control units
+ 15 power for boot - left rear power window branch point
+ 15 power for boot - right rear power window branch point
+15 Reversing lights, AQS sensor, water in diesel fuel filter sensor,
decimeter, additional heater
+30 Presetting for trailer control unit
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, left and right headlight control unit -
Key-controlled power for gas-discharge headlight control unit
Boot unlocking
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, ceiling lights, phone presetting,
Alarm siren control unit, volumetric protection alarm control unit, tyre pressure
control unit, Hands-free kit control unit
Rear heated window
Windscreen/rear window washer nozzle defroster
+15 Brake branch point (ABS/ESP), steering angle branch point, yaw sensor
Windscreen wiper, windscreen/rear window washer pump
Current outlet on central console
Sunroof
Sunroof curtain motor