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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒ when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒ the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an automat-
ic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒ before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒ battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at -10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery. In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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 product. 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 damag-
ing 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.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped
under the mats (due to water dripping off
shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause
oxidisation of the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1.Adjustable and swivel air vent - 2.Side window air vent - 3.Front passenger air bag - 4.Adjustable and swivel air vents - 5.Haz-
ard light switch - 6.External light stalk - 7.Instrument panel - 8.Windscreen/rear window wiper/trip computer stalk - 9.Bonnet
opening lever - 10.Fusebox access door - 11.Ignition key and ignition device - 12.Steering wheel locking/release stalk - 13.Dri-
ver’s air bag - 14.Driver’s knees air bag (where provided) - 15.Set of switches for front/rear fog lights and menu opening/setting
16.Controls for heating/ventilation/climate control - 17.Sound system controls - 18.Set of ON/OFF switches for electric power
steering and ASR system (where provided) - 19.Glovebox
F0Q0005mfig. 1
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If an exterior light burns out ............ 170
If the battery is flat .............................. 188
Ignition switch ...................................... 19
In an emergency ............................. 155
Installation of electric/electronic
devices ................................................. 93
Instrument panel ................................. 6
Instruments ............................................ 20
Interior fittings ..................................... 67
Interior lights ........................................ 175
Interiors ................................................. 210
Jacking the car ..................................... 189
Jump starting ......................................... 156
Keys ..................................................... 10
Load limiters ....................................... 109
Main beam headlights ....................... 55
Manual climate control system ........ 46
MSR system .......................................... 90
Multifunction display ........................... 22
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) ........................... 174
Oddment compartments ................. 68
Paint ...................................................... 209
Parking ................................................... 133
Parking lights ......................................... 55
Parking sensors .................................... 99
Performance ......................................... 225
Power windows ................................... 77
Pretensioners ....................................... 109
Protecting the environment ............. 103
Quick tyre repair
Kit Fix & Go automatic .......... 163
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ................... 93
Rain sensor ........................................... 58
Rear fog lights ...................................... 65
Rear view mirrors ............................... 41
Rear window washer
– activation ......................................... 60
– blades ............................................... 206
– nozzles ............................................. 207
Rear window wiper
– activation ........................................ 57
– blades ............................................... 206
– nozzles ............................................. 207
Reconfigurable Multifunction
display .................................................. 23 Follow me home device .................... 56
Front/rear armrest ........................ 67-68
Fuel consumption ................................ 230
Fuel cut-off switch ................................ 66
Fuel feed/Ignition ................................. 218
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 103
Fuse replacement ................................ 178
Glass holder/
oddment compartment .................... 70
Glove box light
(bulb replacement) ........................... 177
Handbrake ........................................... 133
Hazard lights ......................................... 65
Head restraints .................................... 39
Headlight washer ................................. 60
Headlights .............................................. 85
Heating and ventilation ....................... 44
Heating and ventilation ...................... 44
Heating/climate control system ....... 42
Hill Holder system .............................. 88
Identification codes ............................ 216
Identification data ................................ 214
If a fuse blows ....................................... 178
If a tyre is punctured .......................... 157
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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