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If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut
correctly and the control signal is repeat-
ed, the system self-diagnostics has de-
tected a system operating fault. It is there-
fore necessary to contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When operating the cen-
tral door locking with the metal insert A-
fig. 14of the key, the alarm is not acti-
vated.
IMPORTANT The electronic alarm is built
in compliance with the law and regulations
of the different countries.HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
Press button
Ëof the key with remote
control.
The system will react as follows (with the
exception of certain markets):
❒ two brief flashes of the direction indi-
cators;
❒ two brief “beeps”;
❒door unlocking.
IMPORTANT Operating the central door
locking with the metal insert of the key
will not deactivate the alarm.
VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION
SENSORS
The volumetric sensors are inside the
front ceiling light in the passenger’s com-
partment. To make sure that the volu-
metric sensors are working properly,
check that doors, boot, bonnet, windows
and Skywindow (where provided) are
shut.Volumetric protection
deactivation
If it is necessary to switch on the alarm
when animals or people are in the car,
press button A-fig. 15 on the front ceil-
ing light to deactivate the volumetric pro-
tection.
Deactivation is needed also in the pres-
ence of additional independent heater and
when it is switched on with the remote
control.
Protection cut-out stays on until activat-
ing the central door opening again.
fig. 14F0C0335mfig. 15F0C0286m
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Automatic central door locking
when travelling (Autoclose)
When activated (On), this function locks
automatically the doors when the car
speed exceeds 20 km/h.
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) this
function proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE, the display
will show the wording “Travelling”. Word-
ings On or Off will flash (according to pre-
vious setting);
– press button
Õor Ôfor setting;
– briefly press button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard screen
without storing settings.Setting units (Units)
With this function it is possible to set the
units through three submenus: “Dis-
tances”, “Consumption” and “Tempera-
ture”.
To set the required unit proceed as fol-
lows:
– briefly press button MODE, the display
will show the three submenus;
– press button
Õor Ôto scroll the three
submenus;
– select the required submenu and then
press briefly button MODE;
– if selecting “Distances”: pressing button
MODEbriefly, the display will show “km”
or “mi” (according to previous setting);
– press button
Õor Ôfor setting;
– if selecting “Consumption”: pressing but-
ton MODEbriefly, the display will show
“km/l ”, “l/100km” or “mpg” (according to
previous setting);If set unit is “km”, the display will show fu-
el consumption in km/l or l/100km.
If set unit is “mi” the display will show fu-
el consumption in “mpg”.
– press button
Õor Ôfor setting;
– if selecting “Temperature”: pressing but-
ton MODEbriefly, the display will show
“°C” or “°F” (according to previous set-
ting);
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
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DOORS
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
From the outside
With the doors closed, fit and turn the key
in one of the front door locks.
From the inside
From inside the car (with doors closed)
press the door lock/unlock button A-
fig. 85located on the driver’s door con-
trol panel.
When operating the knob of a door, you
lock only the interested door. Should
power be lacking it is possible to
open/close the doors manually.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from inside when the child lock
is engaged.CHILD LOCK (5-door versions)
To prevent opening the rear doors from
the inside.
This device fig. 86can be engaged only
with doors open:
❒position 1- engaged (door locked);
❒position 2- disengaged (door can be
opened from the passenger’s compart-
ment).The device is engaged even if the doors
are unlocked by the centralised system.
IMPORTANT Always use this device
when transporting children.
IMPORTANT After engaging the lock,
check by trying to open a rear door with
the internal handle.
fig. 85F0C0142mfig. 86F0C0061m
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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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