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SYSTEM ACTIVATION
Turning the ignition key to MAR, after
about one second, the display shows the
gear engaged (N, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, R): from this
moment onwards, the Selespeed system
accepts gearshift commands.
IMPORTANT If after 10 seconds the dis-
play does not show the gear engaged, turn
the ignition key to STOP, and wait for the
display to turn off, then repeat system
switch on. If the fault persists, contact Fi-
at Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened the system starts the hydraulic
part of the system to prepare it for when
the engine is started. MOVING-OFF
With the engine on and the car stationary,
the gears that can be engaged for moving
off are only first (1), second (2) and/or re-
verse (R).
To engage them it is possible, keeping the
brake pedal pressed, to use only the
gearshift lever on the central console.
Moving off of the car is obtained releas-
ing the brake pedal and gradually press-
ing the accelerator pedal.
With the ASR system off (pressing the
ASR off button) moving off will be more
“brilliant”.
IMPORTANT Reverse gear (R) can be en-
gaged from any of the following other
gears: neutral (N), first (1) or second (2)
only when the car is stationary.IMPORTANT If when shifting from re-
verse (R) / first (1) or neutral (N) / first (1)
sticking occurs on the first gear, the sys-
tem automatically engages second gear (2).
This is not to be considered as a fault as
it is part of the operating logic. For the
same reason, in the case of sticking on re-
verse gear, the system partially closes the
clutch to allow gear engagement; in this
case the engagement of reverse gear (R)
will not be as smooth as usual.
After a request to shift gear
with the car stationary, be-
fore pressing the accelerator pedal to
make the car move, the driver must
always check the display to see that
the gear engaged is the one required.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
❒With the car stopped and a gear en-
gaged always keep the brake pedal
pressed until deciding to move off;
❒during prolonged halts with the engine
running it is advisable to keep the gear-
box in neutral;
❒when the car is parked facing uphill, do
not use the moving off manoeuvre to
keep the car still; use the brake pedal
and press the accelerator pedal only
when the deciding to move off;
❒use second gear (2) only when more
control is needed for moving off ma-
noeuvres at low speed;
❒if, in reverse gear, first (1) gear is en-
gaged or vice versa, shift gear only
when the car is stopped completely and
with the brake pedal pressed.Though highly inadvisable, if when travel-
ling downhill for some unexpected reason
the car is set to neutral (N), when the en-
gagement of a gear is requested, the sys-
tem automatically engages the best gear in
relation to the speed of the car to allow
the correct transmission of torque to the
wheels.
When travelling downhill with a gear en-
gaged and the accelerator released (if the
car is moving), beyond a pre-established
speed, the system engages the clutch au-
tomatically to give the car adequate engine
braking.GEARSHIFTING
Through lever
Gearshifting takes place through the con-
trol lever A-fig. 8, which is of the float-
ing type with a “single central stable po-
sition”. It is possible to request an in-
crease/decrease of the gear ratio engaged
and/or reverse gear engagement (R) or
neutral (N).
To request gearshifting proceed as follows
fig. 9:
❒shift upwards (+) push the lever for-
wards. If the system is in neutral (N) or
in reverse (R) moving the lever for-
wards causes the engagement of first
gear (1);
❒to shift downwards (-) push the lever
backwards.
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CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if pos-
sible well-ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒ check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect battery terminals (first dis-
connect the negative terminal) and
check the battery charge. This check
is to be repeated every three months
when the car is left inactive. Recharge
if the optical indicator shows a dark
colour without the central green area;
❒ clean and protect the painted parts us-
ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avail-
able.
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒ cover the car with a cloth or perforat-
ed plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of
non-perforated plastic as they do not
allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0,5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check it at
intervals;
❒ if you don’t disconnect the battery from
the electric system, check its charge
every month and recharge it if the op-
tical indicator shows a dark colour
without the central green area;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
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COMPONENTS
Electronic injection system/Selespeed system
(2.4 20Vversions)/Radiator fan control unit(2.4 20Vversions) (key-operated positive)
Skywindow sunroof curtain
Skywindow sunroof
Additional heater (Multijet versions)
Glow plug warming (Multijet versions)
Free
Electronic injection primary services (Multijet versions)
+30 Selespeed
Electric power steering (key-operated positive)
Radio external amplifier
Driver’s seat warming
Front passenger’s seat warming
Steering wheel controls, Connect/Navigator, Parking sensors,
Rain/daylight sensor, Central console control panel,
Heating/climate control unit, Bluetooth system control unit,
Ideograph lighting, Set of switches for light control and
menu access-setting, Volumetric and antiraising sensor deactivation
buttons, Front ceiling light,
Sunroof controls (key-operated positive)
FUSE
F16
F45
F46
F73 (MIDI-FUSE)
F04 (MAXI-FUSE)
F20
F22
F23
F24
F54
F57
F67
F49
AMPERE
7.5
20
20
50
50
–
20
15
7.5
25
10
10
7.5
FIGURE
59
57
57
61
59
59
59
59
59
65
65
65
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INDEX
– types of bulbs .................................. 182
Capacities .............................................. 257
Car inactivity.......................................... 156
Car maintenance............................. 209
– additional checks ............................ 213
– annual Inspection Schedule .......... 213
– scheduled service ........................... 210
– Service Schedule ............................. 211
Cargo box .............................................. 91
Carrying children safely ...................... 116
Ceiling lights ......................................... 67
Central door locking system ............ 79
Checking fluid levels ........................... 216
Child lock .............................................. 79
Child restraint systems
(specifications for use) .................... 119
Cigar lighter .......................................... 72
Climate control system
– automatic two-zone
climate control system ................ 51
– manual climate control system .. 48
CO
2emissions ..................................... 263
Code Card ............................................ 10
Containing running costs ................... 149Controls ................................................ 68
Correct use of the car................. 135
Courtesy mirror light
(bulb replacement) ............................ 194
Cruise Control .................................... 65
Current outlet....................................... 72
Cut-off switch fuel .............................. 69
Dashboard............................................. 5
Dashboard and controls.............. 4
Daylight sensor .................................... 61
Dead lock (device) .............................. 14
Diesel fuel filter ..................................... 225
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 108
Dimensions ........................................... 250
Dipped beam headlights...................... 59
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 60
– front bulb replacement ................ 186
– rear bulb replacement ................. 188
– side bulb replacement .................. 186
Doors ..................................................... 79
Dualdrive (electric power steering) 102
Easy entry ............................................ 38
ABS ........................................................ 95
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................................... 101
Air bags
– front................................................... 126
– side..................................................... 130
Air filter .................................................. 225
Armrests (front rear) .......................... 70
Ashtray .................................................... 72
ASR .......................................................... 98
At the filling station .............................. 105
Automatic headlights sensor
(daylight sensor) ................................. 611
Battery
– checking the charge ....................... 226
– jump starting.................................... 170
– replacing .......................................... 227
Bodywork ............................................... 233
Bonnet ..................................................... 92
Boot ......................................................... 81
Boot light (bulb replacement) ........... 195
Brake Assist ........................................... 96
Brakes ...................................................... 244
Bulb (replacement)............................... 181
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