DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1.Side window air vent - 2.Adjustable and swivel air vent - 3.External light stalk - 4.Instrument panel - 5.Adjustable and swivel
air vent - 6.Hazard light switch - 7.Sound system controls - 8.Front passenger air bag - 9.Upper glovebox - 10.Lower glovebox
- 11.Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 12.Windscreen/rear window wiper/trip computer stalk - 13.Ignition
key and ignition switch - 14.Driver air bag - 15.Steering wheel locking/release stalk - 16.Control unit access door - 17.Bonnet
opening lever - 18.Set of switches for lights and menu opening/setting.
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
F0C0155mfig. 1
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
ALARM
(where provided)
The alarm function is provided in addition
to all remote control functions previous-
ly described and it is controlled by the re-
ceiver located under the dashboard, next
to the fuse box.
WHEN THE ALARM IS
TRIGGERED
The alarm comes into action in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒ unlawful opening of one of the doors,
bonnet or boot (perimetral protec-
tion);
❒attempt to start the engine (turning the
ignition key to MAR);
❒ battery cable cutting;
❒ presence of moving bodies in the pas-
senger’s compartment (volumetric pro-
tection);
❒ abnormal raising/sloping of the car. Depending on the markets, the cutting in
of the alarm causes operation of the siren
and direction indicators (for about 26 sec-
onds). The ways of operating and the num-
ber of cycles may vary depending on the
markets.
A maximum number of sound/sight cycles
is however envisaged.
Volumetric and anti-raising protections
can be cut off by operating the front ceil-
ing light controls (see paragraphs “Volu-
metric protection sensors” and “Anti-rais-
ing sensor” on the following pages).
IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser
function is guaranteed by the Fiat CODE
system, which is automatically activated
when the ignition key is removed.HOW TO ACTIVATE THE
ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut and
the ignition key in the STOPposition or
with the key removed, point the key with
remote control in the direction of the car,
then press and release the button
Á.
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the doors
are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnostic test. If a fault is detected
the system sounds a further warning
“beep” and the display shows the relevant
message (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
In this case, switch the alarm system off by
pressing button
Ë, check that the doors,
bonnet and tailgate are properly shut, then
switch the alarm on again by pressing but-
ton
Á.
Otherwise, the door, bonnet or tailgate
that is not shut properly will be excluded
from the alarm system control.
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CORRECT USE
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LIGHTS AND
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IN AN
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
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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INDEX
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BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 118in the direction of
the arrow;
❒pull lever B-fig. 119and lift the bon-
net.
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided by
two side gas springs. Do not tamper with
these springs and guide the bonnet while
raising it.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cm from
the engine compartment and then let it
drop, ensuring that it is fully closed and
not just held in position by the safety
catch. If the bonnet does not close prop-
erly do not push it down but open it again
and repeat the above procedure. If the
bonnet is not shut properly, the warning
light
´comes on together with the mes-
sage on the display (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
fig. 118F0C0029mfig. 119F0C0383m
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the car is
travelling. Therefore, always check it
is properly closed and the catch en-
gaged. Should you notice that the
catch is not perfectly engaged when
travelling, stop the car immediately
and close the bonnet.
WARNING
This should only be done
when the car is stationary.
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
The warning light turns on
when one or more doors, the
boot or the bonnet are not properly shut.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
The buzzer will sound when one or more
doors are open and the car is moving.GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the
following circumstances.
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light turns on when the in-
ertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered. The
display will show the dedicated message.
Sensor failure
The warning light turns on when a fault
is detected to one of the following sensors
(where provided):
❒window anti-pinch sensors;
❒engine oil pressure sensor;
❒twilight sensor;
❒rain sensor;
❒parking sensors;
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage (excluding in the event of engine oil
pressure sensor failure).
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble to have the fault removed.
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DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER CLOGGED
(amber)
(Multijet versions)
The warning light turns on when the diesel
particulate filter is clogged and the driving
conditions do not enable to activate au-
tomatically the reclaiming procedure.
To enable the cleaning procedure, keep
the car running until the warning light
turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
To correctly wash the car:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-
net and around the headlights where wa-
ter may stagnate. The car should not be
taken to a closed area immediately, but left
in the open so that residual water can
evaporate.Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketones (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the
rearscreen 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 com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electron-
ic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be washed
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 dam-
aged or removed. Detergents cause water
pollution. Therefore the car
should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and
purifying the liquid used in the wash-
ing process.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.