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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The key is fitted with a metal insert A-
fig. 8, operating:
❒the ignition switch
❒doors and tailgate locks
❒the fuel lid locking/unlocking (on ver-
sions featuring fuel filler cap with lock)
❒windows and Skywindow sunroof
(where provided) opening/closing
❒the dead lock device (where provided)
❒the switch to deactivate the passenger’s
air bag and rear side bags (where pro-
vided).
fig. 8F0C0327m
Button Ëfor remote unlocking of doors,
tailgate and fuel filler cap. Button Áfor re-
mote locking of doors, tailgate and fuel
filler cap. Button
Rfor remote open-
ing of the tailgate. Button Bfor power-as-
sisted opening of the metal insert A.
To refit the metal insert into the key grip,
keep button Bpressed and turn the met-
al insert in the direction shown by the ar-
row until hearing the click as it locks into
place. Then release button B. Led C
(where provided) comes on when send-
ing the control to the alarm system re-
ceiver. To know the operating logics of
the key with remote control and every
possible and modifiable setting, see para-
graph “Alarm” in this section.If locking button
Áis inadver-
tently pressed from the pas-
senger compartment, when
getting out of the car only the doors
being used will unlock; the tailgate will
stay locked. To realign the system,
press again the locking/unlocking but-
tons
Á/Ë.
Button B-fig. 8 should only
be pressed when the key is
away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure
the key can never be touched by oth-
ers, especially children, who may in-
advertently press the button.
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FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the fan speed, press button
p.
The 12 selectable speeds are shown by the
lighting up of the bars on the climate con-
trol system display:
❒max fan speed = all bars lit
❒min fan speed = one bar lit.
The fan can be cut off (all bars off) only if
the climate control compressor has been
switched off pressing button
❄.
To restore automatic fan speed control,
after a manual adjustment, press button
AUTO.FAST FRONT WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Pressing button
-the climate control
automatically activates timed operation of
all the functions required to quicken
demisting/defrosting of the windscreen
and front side windows.
Functions are:
❒switches on climate control compres-
sor (if outside temperature exceeds
4°C);
❒switches off inside air recirculation, if
on (button led
Toff);
❒switches on heated rear window (but-
ton led
-on) and door mirror coils;
❒sets max air temperature;
❒activates proper air flow.HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Pressing button
(activates this function.
When this function is on, the button led
is on.
This function is timed.
IMPORTANT Press button
Tto ob-
tain outside air inlet into passenger com-
partment.
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SUNROOF CLOSING
Glass blades closing (knob turning
counterclockwise) fig. 80
With blades and curtain open (knob A-
fig. 81on fifth click), blades closing is not
affecting the curtain.
❒First knob click: second blade moving
forwards.
❒Second knob click: second blade mov-
ing forwards.
❒Third knob click: second blade moving
forwards.
❒Fourth knob click: second blade mov-
ing forwards and first blade rotation un-
til reaching the spoiler position.
❒Fifth knob click: blades closing com-
pletely.
To close the sunroof completely with one
single operation, turn the knob to “0”.SUN CURTAIN
OPENING/CLOSING
To open the curtain press button C-
fig. 81.
Curtain opening can be stopped as fol-
lows:
❒pressing again the button C;
❒when reaching the required opening
position, that can be as follows:
– with glass blades fully closed (equal to
roof opening from passenger com-
partment)
– with glass blades open partially: lined
up to the second blade
– with glass blades fully open: lined up
to the second blade and covering the
four open blades.To close the curtain press button B-
fig. 81.
Curtain closing depends on glass blades
opening position: the sunshade curtain
cannot be closed completely if blades are
open.
Curtain closing can be stopped as follows:
❒pressing again button B;
❒when reaching the required opening
position, that can be as follows:
– with glass blades fully closed (equal to
roof opening from passenger com-
partment);
– with glass blades open partially: lined
up to the second blade;
– with glass blades fully open: the cur-
tain cannot be closed.
IMPORTANT Turning the ignition key to
STOPafter having operated one of but-
tons B-fig. 81or C, the selected opera-
tion will be completed.fig. 80F0C0532mfig. 81F0C0222m
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HEATED REAR WINDOW FLAP
OPENING (where provided)
(Multi Wagon versions)
Press button A-fig. 92: it is possible to
open the heated rear window flap to gain
access to the passenger compartment
fig. 93.TAILGATE CLOSING
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock
clicks.
EXTENDING THE BOOT
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or
totally extended splitting the rear seat.
In Multi Wagon versions, remove the bag-
gage cover following the instructions in
paragraph “Baggage cover” to use the
boot maximum loading volume.
fig. 92F0C0366m
fig. 93F0C0414m
The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the
rear shelf or boot lid, except
those envisaged by the man-
ufacturer, may prevent the gas filled
struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
When using the boot, make
sure the loads you are carry-
ing do not exceed the permitted
weight (see section “Technical spec-
ifications”). Also make sure the items
in the boot are arranged properly to
prevent them being thrown forwards
and injuring passengers should you
brake sharply.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on
the rear shelf to prevent
them being thrown forwards and in-
juring passengers in case of accident
or sharp braking.
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ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-
titheft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electric supply, con-
tact Fiat Dealership, whose qualified per-
sonnel, besides suggesting the most suit-
able devices belonging to Lineaccessori Fi-
at, will also evaluate the overall electric ab-
sorption, checking whether the car’s elec-
tric system is able to withstand the load
required, or whether it needs to be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the car or in aftermarket shall bear
the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers provided that installation
is carried out at a specialized shop, work-
manlike performed and in compliance with
manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Installation of devices re-
sulting in modifications of car characteris-
tics may cause driving license seizing by
traffic agents and also the lapse of the war-
ranty as concerns defects due to the
abovementioned modification or traceable
back to it directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
for damages caused by the installation of
non-genuine accessories or not recom-
mended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and installed
not in compliance with the specified re-
quirements.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
Mobile phones and other radio transceiv-
er equipment (e.g.: HAM radio systems
and the like) shall not be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is mounted.
IMPORTANT The use of mobile phones,
HAM radio systems or other similar de-
vices inside the passenger compartment
(without separate aerial) may cause elec-
tronic systems equipping the car to mal-
function. This could compromise safety in
addition to constituting a potential hazard
for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns the use of mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS) with homolo-
gation, keep strictly to the mobile phone
manufacturer's specifications.
Take care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy rims and
non-standard wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt and re-
peated braking, or long downhill
slopes. Make sure that nothing (mats,
etc.) gets in the way of the pedals
when they are pushed down.
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IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or
front and rear side bags (if fitted) may be
deployed if the car is subject to heavy
knocks or accidents involving the under-
body area, such as for example violent
shocks, against steps, kerbs or low obsta-
cles, falling of the car in big holes or sags
in the road.
IMPORTANT When the airbag inflates it
emits a small amount of dusts. These dusts
are harmless and is not the beginning of
a fire; then the unfold cushion surface and
the car interiors can be covered by a dusty
remains: this dust can irritate skin and
eyes. In case of contact, wash yourself us-
ing neutral soap and water.IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in
which any of the safety devices is activat-
ed, take the car to a Fiat Dealership to
have the devices activated replaced and to
have the system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement op-
erations concerning the air bags must on-
ly be carried out c/o Fiat Dealership.
If you are having the car scrapped, have
the air bag system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership first. If the car changes own-
ership, the new owner must be informed
of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this
“Owner Handbook”.
IMPORTANT The triggering of preten-
sioners, front air bags and side bags (front
and rear) is decided in a differentiated
manner by the electronic control unit, de-
pending on the type of crash. The failure
to deploy one or more of them does not
mean that the system is not working prop-
erly
Never rest head, arms and
elbows on the door, on the
windows and in the window bag area
to prevent possible injuries during in-
flation phase.
WARNING
Never lean head, arms and
elbows out of the window.
WARNING
Life and validity of pyrotech-
nic charge and coil contact
are indicated on the label inside the
lower oddment compartment. As this
date approaches, contact Fiat Deal-
ership to have them replaced.
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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.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.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 158
LOW BRAKE FLUID.............................................................. 158
HANDBRAKE ON ................................................................. 158
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................... 158
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................. 159
FRONT PASSENGER’S AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ....... 159
REAR SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED .................................. 160
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................... 160
LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................................................. 160
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........................................... 161
EXHAUST OIL ....................................................................... 161
SELESPEED TRANSMISSION FAILURE ............................ 161
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
FAILURE .................................................................................... 162
HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLANT FLUID ... 162
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING..................................... 163
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 163
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................... 163
FUEL RESERVE......................................................................... 164
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE (EOBD) ......... 164
ESP SYSTEM ............................................................................ 165
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ................................ 165
GLOW PLUGS ........................................................................ 165
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ...................................... 166INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM ................................................. 166
INEFFICIENT EBD
(ELECTRONIC BRAKING DISTRIBUTOR) .................. 166
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE .............................................................................. 167
ALARM FAILURE ................................................................... 167
BREAK-IN ATTEMPT ........................................................... 167
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE .............................................. 167
REAR FOGLIGHTS ................................................................ 167
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................... 167
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 168
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................... 168
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ...................................... 168
FOLLOW ME HOME ............................................................ 168
MAIN BEAMS ........................................................................... 168
CRUISE CONTROL............................................................... 168
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ............ 168
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................... 168
ASR SYSTEM ........................................................................... 168
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................... 168
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