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CORRECT USE
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
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.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.
fig. 14F0Q0335m
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VOLUME-SENSING/
ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To ensure correct operation of the pro-
tection, it is advisable to fully close the side
windows and sun-roof (where fitted).
If necessary, the function may be turned
off (e.g. if animals are left in the car) by
pressing key A-fig. 15, located on the
front courtesy light before activating the
alarm.
Function deactivation is indicated by the
led located on the key flashing for a few
seconds. If the volume-sensing/anti-lift
protection is turned off, this must be re-
peated whenever the instrument panel is
turned off.INDICATIONS OF ATTEMPTS
TO BREAK IN
Any attempt to break in is indicated by
warning light
Y(or symbol on display)
on the instrument panel with the relevant
message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system com-
pletely (for instance during prolonged in-
activity of the car) simply lock the car
turning the metal insert of the key with re-
mote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT To cut-out the electronic
alarm if remote control batteries are
down or the system is failing, fit the key
into the ignition switch and turn it to
MAR.
fig. 15F0Q0752m
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 16:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be re-
moved, steering column locked. Cer-
tain electrical devices (e.g.: sound sys-
tem, central door locking, electronic
alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
mechanism that, in the event the engine is
not started, compels the driver to turn the
ignition key back to STOPbefore re-
peating the starting operation.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at STOPremove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
fig. 16F0Q0642m
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership before restarting to drive.
WARNING
When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to
prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the car is parked on uphill slope
to engage the first gear. If the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse
gear. Never leave unsupervised chil-
dren in the car.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition
key while the car is moving.
The steering wheel would automati-
cally lock as soon as you try to turn
it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.
WARNING
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MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(where provided)
Your car is fitted with the multifunction
display that shows all the useful informa-
tion necessary when driving.
INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 20
The standard screen shows the following
indications:
ADate
BDualdrive electric power steering en-
gagement, if any
CSport function indication (where pro-
vided)
DClock
EOdometer (covered km or miles)
FWarning of ice on road
GExternal temperature
HScheduled servicing
IHeadlight aiming position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 21
ÕTo scroll the display and the related
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MODEBrief press to open the menu
and/or to move to next screen or to con-
firm the option required.
Long press to go back to the standard
screen.
ÔTo scroll the display and the related op-
tions downwards or to decrease the
value displayed.NoteButtons
Õand Ôactivate different
functions according to the following situ-
ations:
– to scroll the menu options upwards and
downwards;
– to increase or to decrease values during
settings.
NoteWhen opening one of the front
doors the display will show for a few sec-
onds the clock and covered km or miles.
fig. 20F0Q3245gfig. 21F0Q0643m
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RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(where provided)
The car can be provided with the recon-
figurable multifunction display that shows
useful information, according to the pre-
vious settings made, necessary when dri-
ving.
INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 22
The standard screen shows the following
indications:
AClock
BDate
CSport function indication (where pro-
vided)
DOdometer (covered km or miles)
EIndications about car conditions (e.g.:
doors open, or possible presence of ice
on road, etc. ...)
FHeadlight aiming position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)
GExternal temperature
On 1.4 T-JET versions, selecting the menu
item “Engine info”, when turning start-up
key to MARposition, the display shows
engine oil pressure fig. 22a.CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 23
ÕTo scroll the display and the related
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MODEBrief press to open the menu
and/or to move to next screen or to con-
firm the option required.
Long press to go back to the standard
screen.
ÔTo scroll the display and the related op-
tions downwards or to decrease the
value displayed.NoteButtons Õand Ôactivate different
functions according to the following situ-
ations:
– to scroll the menu options upwards and
downwards;
– to increase or to decrease values during
settings.
NoteWhen opening one of the front
doors the display will show for a few sec-
onds the clock and covered km or miles.
fig. 23F0Q0643m
fig. 22F0Q3268gfig. 22aF0Q0041m
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Headl. sensor
(Automatic headlight sensor
sensitivity adjustment)
(where provided)
With this function it is possible to adjust
the light sensor sensitivity according to 3
levels (level 1 = min. level, level 2 = av-
erage level, level 3 = max. level); the high-
er the sensitivity is, the lower is the ex-
ternal light intensity required to switch on
the lights.
To set the light level required, proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MODE, the previ-
ously set level will flash on the display;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– 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.Trip B data (Trip On/Off)
Through this option it is possible to acti-
vate (On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B
(partial trip).
For further information see “Trip com-
puter”.
For activation / deactivation, proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MODE: On or Off
will flash on the display according to pre-
vious setting;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– 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.Set time (Setting the clock)
This function enables to set the clock
through two sub-menus: “Time” and
“Mode”.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE, the display
will show the two submenus “Time” and
“Mode”;
– press button
Õor Ôto scroll the two
submenus;
– select the required submenu and then
press briefly MODE;
– if selecting “Time”: briefly press button
MODE, “hours” will flash on the display;
– press button
Õor Ôfor setting;
– press button MODE, “minutes” will
flash on the display;
– press button
Õor Ôfor setting.
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See radio (Audio repetition)
With this function the display repeats in-
formation relevant to the sound system.
– Radio: selected radio station frequency
or RDS message, automatic tuning acti-
vation or AutoSTore;
– audio CD, MP3 CD: track number;
– CD Changer: CD number and track
number;
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off)
sound system info displaying proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MODE: On or Off
will flash on the display according to pre-
vious setting;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– 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.Autoclose (Automatic central
door locking when travelling)
When activated (On), this function locks
automatically the doors when the car
speed exceeds 20 km/h.
To activate or to deactivate this function
proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODEto display
the submenu;
– briefly press button MODE: On or Off
will flash on the display according to pre-
vious setting;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– 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;
– Press again button MODEfor long to
go back to the standard screen or to the
main menu according to the current menu
level.Units (Setting 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 Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– if selecting “Consumption”: briefly press
button MODEthe display will show
“km/l”, “l/100km” or “mpg” according to
previous setting;
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fig. 27F0Q0654m
Fabric upholstery of your car
is purpose-made to withstand
common wear resulting from
normal use of the car. It is
however absolutely necessary to pre-
vent hard and/or prolonged scratch-
ing/scraping caused by clothing acces-
sories like metallic buckles, studs, “Vel-
cro” fixings, etc. that stressing locally
the fabric could break yarns and dam-
age the upholstery as a consequence.
Only make adjustments when
the car is stationary.
Once you have released the
lever, check that the seat is
firmly locked in the runners by
trying to move it back and
forth. Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving sud-
denly and the driver losing control of
the car.
SEATS
MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE
FRONT SEATS fig. 27
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift the lever A(on the internal side of the
seat) and push the seat forwards or back-
wards: in driving position the arms should
rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
Seat height adjustment
Move repeatedly lever Bupwards or
downwards to achieve the required
height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must be car-
ried out only seated in the seat.
Back rest angle adjustment
Turn the knob C.
Lumbar adjustment
(where provided)
To adjust, turn the knob D.
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