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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ........................................................................ 5
SYMBOLS ................................................................................. 6
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................... 6
THE KEYS ................................................................................ 8
IGNITION DEVICE ................................................................ 13
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................................... 14
INSTRUMENTS ....................................................................... 15
DIGITAL DISPLAY ................................................................ 18
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................. 24
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................. 33
FRONT SEATS ....................................................................... 35
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............................................................. 38
STEERING WHEEL ............................................................... 39
REARVIEW MIRRORS ........................................................... 40
HEATING AND VENTILATION ....................................... 42
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 46
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER .............................................. 51
SELF-STANDING SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER............. 52
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................................................. 58
WINDOW WASHING......................................................... 61CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 63
CEILING LIGHTS .................................................................. 65
CONTROLS ........................................................................... 66
POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH....... 68
INTERIOR FITTINGS ............................................................ 69
MULTIMETER .......................................................................... 73
DOORS .................................................................................... 74
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 79
BONNET .................................................................................. 80
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ..................................................... 82
HEADLIGHTS .......................................................................... 83
ABS SYSTEM ........................................................................... 84
ESP SYSTEM ............................................................................ 85
EOBD SYSTEM ....................................................................... 88
PARKING SENSORS ............................................................ 89
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................... 92
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 93
AT THE FILLING STATION .............................................. 94
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ............................. 95
D D
A A
S S
H H
B B
O O
A A
R R
D D
A A
N N
D D
C C
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DOOR MIRRORS
Adjustment fig. 34
Manual adjustment
Adjust each of the two mirrors directly by
hand.
fig. 33F0N0022mfig. 34F0N0024m
It can be moved using the lever Ato two
different positions: normal or antiglare.
REARVIEW MIRRORS
DRIVING MIRROR fig. 33
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash.
fig. 35F0N0023m
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Folding
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirror moving it
from position 1-fig. 35to position 2.
Powered folding
(where provided)
Press the swinging button A-fig. 36side
1to set the mirror in driving position and
side 2to fold the mirror.When driving the mirrors shall
always be in position 1-fig. 35.
As the driver’s door mirror is
curved, it may slightly alter
the perception of distance.
WARNING
Demisting/defrosting
(where provided)
Mirrors are fitted with resistors that will
activate when turning the heated rear win-
dow on (by pressing button
().
IMPORTANT This function is timed and
it will turn off automatically a few minutes
later. The reflecting surface of the
lower part of the mirror is
parabolic to increase the range. Con-
sequently, the dimension of the re-
flected image is reduced, giving the
impression that the object is more dis-
tant than it is in fact.
WARNING
Electrical adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted electri-
cally when the key is at MAR. To adjust
mirrors, turn knob Bto one of the fol-
lowing four positions:
ÿ1 left mirror, ⁄2 right mirror, ¤3 left
wide-angle, Ÿ4 right wide-angle
Once the knob has been positioned, move
it in the direction indicated by the arrows
to adjust the reflecting surface of the se-
lected mirror.
fig. 36F0N0159m
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FRONT WINDOW FAST
DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING (WINDSCREEN
AND SIDE WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn slider Ato red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by turning
knob D to
Ú;
❒turn slider Cto -;
❒turn knob Bto 4 -(max. fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the
controls to restore the required comfort.Window demisting
In the event of considerable outside mois-
ture and/or rain and/or considerable dif-
ferences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the
following preventive demisting procedure:
❒turn slider Ato red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by turning
knob D to
Ú;
❒turn slider Cto -or to ®if the
windows do not demist;
❒turn knob Bto 2ndspeed.HEATED REAR WINDOW AND
DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(where provided) fig. 41
Press button Ato start this function;
when this function is on the button led is
on.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after 20 minutes. To cut out
this function press again button A.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.
fig. 41F0N0043m
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AIR RECIRCULATION
Turn knob Dto
Ò.
This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traf-
fic jam, tunnel etc.). However, it is better
not to use it for long periods, especially
if there several people in the vehicle.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible (according to the
selected operating modes) to reach the
required “heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster.
Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consider-
ably increase the possibility of the win-
dows misting inside. Window demisting
In the event of considerable outside mois-
ture and/or rain and/or considerable dif-
ferences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the
following preventive demisting procedure:
❒turn slider Ato red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by turning
knob Dto
Ú;
❒turn slider Cto -or to ®if the
windows do not demist;
❒turn knob Bto 2nd speed.
IMPORTANT The climate control system
is very useful to prevent window misting
up in presence of high humidity since it de-
humidifies the air.HEATED REAR WINDOW AND
DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(where provided) fig. 43
Press button Ato start this function;
when this function is on the button led is
on.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after 20 minutes. To cut out
this function press again button A.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.
fig. 43F0N0043m
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RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
The rain sensor is located behind the dri-
ving mirror in contact with the windscreen
and has the purpose of automatically ad-
just, during the intermittent operation, the
frequency of the windscreen wiper
strokes as to the rain intensity.
IMPORTANT Keep clean the glass in the
sensor area.
Activation fig. 61
Move the right-hand stalk downwards by
one position B.
The activation of the rain sensor is sig-
nalled by a control acquisition “stroke”.
Turning the knurled ring Fit is possible to
increase the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The increase of the sensitivity of the rain
sensor is signalled by a control and acqui-
sition “stroke”.
Operating the windscreen washer with
the rain sensor activated the normal wash-
ing cycle is performed at the end of which
the rain sensor resumes its normal auto-
matic function.HEADLIGHT WASHER
(where provided)
Headlight washers are “retractable”, i.e.:
they are located inside the front bumpers
and they are activated when (with dipped
beams on) the windscreen washer is op-
erated.
IMPORTANT Check at regular intervals
correct operation and cleanness of noz-
zles. Deactivation fig. 61
Move the stalk off Bor turn the ignition
key to OFF. At next engine starting (key
at ON), the sensor will not be reactivated
even if the stalk is at B. In this event, to ac-
tivate the rain sensor you have to move
the stalk to Aor Cand then again to B
or turn the knurled ring. Rain sensor acti-
vation will be indicated by at least one
wiper “stroke” even if the windscreen is
dry. The rain sensor is capable of recog-
nizing and adapting automatically to the
difference between day and night.
fig. 61F0N0038m
Streaks of water may cause
unrequired blade moving.
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fig. 83F0N0056m
fig. 84F0N0057m
SUN VISORS fig. 83
These are positioned to the sides of the
rear-view mirror. They can swing to the
sides and up or down.
CURRENT OUTLET
(where provided)
It is located on the central panel, near the
cigar lighter fig. 84.
To use it open cap A.WRITING/READING DESK
(where provided)
In the middle of the dashboard, above the
sound system compartment, is fitted a
writing desk A-fig. 85that, on certain ver-
sions can be used as a reading desk by lift-
ing its rear part and then resting it on the
dashboard as shown in the figure.STOWING SPACE ABOVE THE
CAB fig. 85a (where provided)
It is set above the driver's cab and it has
been designed to stow light items.
Max. admissible:
– localised load ...................................10 kg
– load distributed on the whole
shelf surface ......................................20 kg
fig. 85F0N0058mfig. 85aF0N0190m
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Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs
will greatly affect consumption and emis-
sions: acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum torque.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do
not allow the engine to reach optimum op-
erating temperature. This results in a sig-
nificant increase in consumption levels
(from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle)
and emission of harmful substances.
Traffic and
road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to
situations with heavy traffic, for example
in queues with frequent use of the lower
gears or in cities with many traffic lights.
Also winding mountain roads and rough
road surfaces adversely affect consump-
tion.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (level crossings)
the engine should be switched off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the vehi-
cle must be fitted with a certified tow
hook and an adequate electric system. In-
stallation should be carried out by spe-
cialised personnel who release a special
document for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-
view mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, the brak-
ing spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill,
rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the ve-
hicle tow hook reduces by the same
amount the actual vehicle loading capaci-
ty. To make sure the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the log
book) account should be taken of the ful-
ly laden trailer, including accessories and
personal belongings. DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine when the vehi-
cle is stationary or at high or low speed:
in this way the engine will warm up grad-
ually increasing consumption and emis-
sions. You should drive off slowly straight
away avoiding high revs so that the engine
will warm up more quickly.
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 vehicles and
also 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.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
with speed. Avoid superfluous braking and
accelerating, which cost in terms of both
fuel and emissions.