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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
OUTSIDE LIGHTS (green)
When the side/taillights are switched on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)
When main beam headlights are switched on.
SERVICE
This message will appear on the reconfigurable display at 2000 km from the service schedule dead-
line (every 20,000 km for 100
16Vversions and every 30,000 km for JTD 120 versions) and when
the key is turned to MAR every 200 km, until there are 200 km left, and then every 100, 50, etc...
The data can only be reset at Fiat Dealership.
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE
This message will appear on the reconfigurable display when a failure concerning the warning
lights shown is found
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER (amber)
(diesel versions)
When there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
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The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the entire injection system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as this warning light comes on.
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ENGINE STARTING
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat Code system cannot deactivate the engine
immobiliser, the warning lights
¢and Uwill remain
lit and the engine will not start. To start your car
follow the emergency start-up procedure.
Read the whole procedure carefully before trying to
carry it out. If you make a mistake, you must turn the
ignition key back to STOP and repeat the whole
operation from beginning (step 1).
❒Read the 5-figure electronic code given on the
CODE card.
❒Turn the ignition key to MAR.
❒Press and hold down the accelerator pedal. The
warning light
Uturns on for about 8 seconds, and
then goes off; release the accelerator pedal and get
ready to count the flashes of the
Uwarning light.
❒Count the number of flashes that corresponds to
the first figure of the code on the CODE card, then
press the accelerator pedal and keep it there until
the
Uwarning light comes on (for 4 seconds) and
then goes off; release the accelerator pedal.❒The warning light
Uwill start flashing again: after it
has flashed the number of times that corresponds to
the second figure on the CODE card, press the
accelerator pedal to the floor and keep it there.
❒Do the same for the remaining figures on the
CODE card.
❒Once the final figure has been entered, keep the
accelerator pedal pressed. The warning light
Uwill
light up for 4 seconds and then go out; release the
accelerator pedal.
❒Rapid flashing of the warning light
U(for about 4
seconds) confirms the operation has been carried
out successfully.
❒Start the engine by turning the ignition key from
MAR to AVV.
If however the warning light
Ustays on, turn the
ignition key to STOP and repeat the procedure from
step 1.
IMPORTANT After an emergency start-up, you should
contact a Fiat Dealership otherwise you will have to
repeat the procedure described each time you want to
start the engine.

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IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL
The fuse is a protective device for the electric system: it comes into
action (i.e. it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or improper action on the
system.
When a device does not work, check the efficiency of its fuse. The
conductor element (A) must be intact; if not, replace the fuse with one of
the same amp rating (same colour).
(B): undamaged fuse.
(C): fuse with damaged filament.
To replace fuse, use the pliers (D) hooked inside the fuse box cover on
the left side of the dashboard.
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Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else.
WARNINGIf a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) cuts in, do not attempt
any repair and contact a Fiat Dealership. Before replacing a fuse, make sure the
ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
WARNINGNever replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE. If
a fuse blows again, contact Fiat Dealership.

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Certain fuses are protected by a plastic grid.
To replace these fuses, first of all remove the grid
using a screwdriver. Replace the blown fuse and refit
the plastic grid.
To locate the fuse, refer to the tables on the following
pages.
FUSE BOX
The fuse box is located under the oddments tray on
the driver’s side.
The fuse location (n. 16 to n. 28) is not binding; to
replace a blown fuse, refer to the fuse colour that
must be the same as the fuse box colour.
To reach the fuses:
❒Raise the oddments tray compartment flap.
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The numbers indicating the electrical components
corresponding to each fuse can be seen on the inside
of the flap inner wall.
❒Take out the inner cover, rotating the two knobs
(A).
The group of fuses marked with letter (B) contains
spare filaments.
To facilitate fuse replacement, use the pliers (C)
located near the fuse box.
After use return pliers to their place.
IMPORTANT Never turn the ignition key to MAR
with a fuse removed; doing so would turn on warning
light
¬and the “fault” would be stored by the airbag
control unit. In such an event, go to Fiat Dealership to
reset the fault stored on the airbag control unit.

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WARNINGDo not start the engine when towing the vehicle.
Before starting to tow, turn the ignition key to MAR and then to STOP. Do not
remove the key. If the key is removed, the steering lock engages automatically
resulting in the impossibility to steer the wheels. WARNING
WARNINGWhen towing, remember that without the help of the servobrake and power
steering, a greater effort is required on the pedal and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid jerks. During towing operations make sure that
fastening the joint to the car does not damage the components in contact with it.
When towing the car, you must comply with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to tow on the road.

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life,
observe the following indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate
and bonnet are closed properly. Passenger’s
compartment lights must be off;
❒ceiling lights must be off. The car is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of
less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour
without green area in the middle) for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a
reduction in cranking power.Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing (this may even occur at -
10°C). If the car is inactive for a long period of time,
refer to “Storing the car”, in section “Driving your
car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable
devices, will evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the car’s electric system is capable
of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue absorbing energy
even when the ignition key is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (factory and after-
market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the
battery) as shown in the following table:
Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake
40 Ah 24 mA
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Windows
Use specific window cleaner products to clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or damaging the
transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rear window should
be wiped gently with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine compartment
should be carefully washed, without directing the jet
against electronic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT Wash with the engine cold and the
ignition key at STOP. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and various
covers) have not been damaged or removed.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.:
petrol) or ketones (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front
headlight plastic lens.
IMPORTANT Wash with the engine cold and the
ignition key at STOP. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and various
covers) have not been damaged or removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC/JERSEY
UPHOLSTERY
❒Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
❒Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a
solution of water and neutral detergent.
PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THE CAR
Clean the plastic parts inside the car with a cloth
moistened with a solution of water and non-abrasive
neutral detergent. To remove grease or hard stains,
use special solvent-free products designed not to alter
the appearance and colour of components.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol or petrol to clean
the instrument panel.
Detergents cause water pollution.
Therefore the engine compartment should
be washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid used in
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– adjusting the headlight slant.... 88
– beam adjustment abroad ......... 89
Head restraints ................................ 44
Heated rear window
– control ........................................ 65
Heating and climate
control system ............................. 48-50
– adjustable outlets ...................... 49
– climate control with automatic
temperature control ................ 54
– controls.................................. 50-52-54
– cooling ......................................... 52-57
– demisting................................ 51-53-55
– heating ......................................... 50-55
– heating and ventilation ............. 50
– manual climate control
system .......................................... 52
– recirculation .......................... 51-53-57
– ventilation ................................... 51
If an exterior light burns out ....... 186
If an interior light burns out ......... 192
If the battery is flat .......................... 202
Ignition switch .................................. 15
– key positions .............................. 15
– steering lock ............................... 16
Individual settings ............................ 41– key without remote control... 9
– replacing the batteries ............. 10
Lubricants (specifications)............ 250
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 187
– control ......................................... 59
– flashing the headlights ............. 60
Manual climate control system .... 52
Number plate lights ....................... 191
Paintwork
– identification plate ................... 235
– maintenance .............................. 230
Parking ............................................... 140
– handbrake ................................... 141
Parking sensors
– acoustic signal ............................ 97
– activation ..................................... 97
– failure warnings.......................... 98
– general warnings........................ 98
Performance ..................................... 246
Pollen filter........................................ 220
Power steering ................................. 239
– fluid level ..................................... 218 Instrument panel.............................. 17
Instruments
– clock ............................................. 21
– control buttons ......................... 19
– fuel gauge .................................... 18
– rev counter................................. 18
– speedometer .............................. 21
– tachometer ................................. 18
Interior equipment
– ashtray ......................................... 69
– cigar lighter ................................. 69
– current sockets ......................... 70
– driver's oddment tray .............. 67
– food box...................................... 71
– oddment tray under seat ........ 68
– oddment tray under sun visors 68
– passenger's oddment tray ....... 67
– sun visors .................................... 70
Interiors ............................................. 231
Jacking the car ................................. 203
Keys................................................... 8
– code card .................................... 8
– duplicate ...................................... 10
– key with remote control ......... 9