7GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
– lock/unlock the rear doors or the
tailgate;
– lock/unlock the side doors, Cargo
versions only;
– deactivate the passenger’s airbag.
The key B, with a built-in remote
control, has the same functions as key
Ain vehicles with door lock remote
control.
The CODE card fig. 3is also sup-
plied with the keys and bears the fol-
lowing:
a- the electronic code to be used for
emergency starting (see “Emergency
start-up” in section “In an emer-
gency”);b- the mechanical key code to be
given to the Fiat Dealershipwhen
ordering duplicate keys.
Keep the CODE card in a safe place.
Make sure you have the electronic
code of the CODE card with you at all
times in the event you have to per-
form an emergency start-up.
OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is turned
to STOP, or PARK, the protection
system will automatically immobilise
the engine.
When the key is turned to MARto
start the engine:
1)if the code is recognised the ¢
(Y) warning light on the instrument
panel will flash briefly; this means the
protection system has recognised the
key code and deactivates the immo-
biliser, turn the key to AVV, and the
engine will start.
2)If the warning light ¢(Y) stays
on, the code was not recognised. In
this case, turn the key to STOPand
then back to MAR. If the engine re-mains immobilised, try with the oth-
er key provided.
If you are still unable to start the en-
gine, use the emergency starting pro-
cedure (see “In an emergency”) and
take your vehicle to the nearest Fiat
Dealership.
When the vehicle is travelling and the
key is at MAR:
1)if the warning light ¢(Y) comes
on while the vehicle is moving, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (e.g. due to a voltage drop).
2)if the warning light ¢(Y) flash-
es, the vehicle is not protected by the
engine immobiliser. Contact a Fiat
Dealershipimmediately and get them
to store the codes of all the keys in the
memory.
IMPORTANT The electronic com-
ponents inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is subjected to sharp
knocks.
IMPORTANTEach key provided
with the vehicle has its own code, dif-
ferent from all the others, which must
be stored in the memory of the sys-
tem control unit.
fig. 3
F0A0003b
15GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event
of a crash, all passengers must be seat-
ed and wearing adequate restraint sys-
tems.
This is even more important for chil-
dren.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Direc-
tive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with adults, their head is
proportionally larger and heavier than
the rest of the body, while the mus-
cles and bone structure are not com-
pletely developed. Therefore, correct
restraint systems are necessary, oth-
er then adult seat belts. SERIOUS DANGER: Never place cradle child’s seats not
facing the running direction on the front seat of vehicles
with passenger’s airbag, which during inflation could cause
serious injury, even mortal. You are advised to carry children always on
the rear seat, as this is the most protected position in the case of a crash.
In any case, child’ seats must absolutely not be fitted on the front seats
of vehicles with passenger’s airbag, which during inflation could cause
serious injury, even mortal, regardless of the seriousness of the crash
that triggered it. Children may be placed on the front seat of vehicles
fitted with passenger’s airbag deactivation. In this case, it is absolutely
necessary to check the warning light
Fon the instrument panel to
make sure that deactivation has actually taken place (see paragraph
F
RONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS AT ITEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG). The front pas-
senger’s seat shall be adjusted in the most backward position to pre-
vent any contact between child’s seat and dashboard.
19GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
6) Always check the seat belts do
not fit around the child’s throat.
7) While travelling, do not let the
child sit incorrectly or release the
belts.
8)Passengers should never carry
children on their laps. No-one, how-
ever strong they are, can hold a child
in the event of a crash.
9)Replace the child restraint system
after an accident. To sum up the safety
precautions to follow when
transporting children.
1) The recommended position for
installing child’s seat is on the rear seat,
as it is the most protected in the case
of a crash.3) Attain to the instructions for fas-
tening the specific child restraint sys-
tem which you are using. These in-
structions must be provided by the
manufacturer. Keep the child restraint
system installation instructions with
the vehicle documents and with this
Handbook. Never use a child restraint
system without installation instruc-
tions.
4) Always check the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling the webbing.
5)Only one child is to be strapped
to each retaining system. In vehicles fitted with
passenger airbag, never
place child’s restraint sys-
tems on the front seat.
2) If the passenger’s airbag is deac-
tivated always check the warning light
Fon the instrument panel to make
sure that it has actually been deacti-
vated.
21GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1.Fixed side vent - 2.Adjustable side vent - 3.Horn - 4.Instrument panel - 5.Adjustable central vent - 6.Glove compart-
ment - 7.Adjustable central vent - 8.Central controls - 9.Glove compartment - 10.Adjustable side vent - 11.Fixed side
vent - 12.Front right-hand speaker housing -13.Glove compartment - 14.Heater/ventilation/climate control system con-
trols - 15.Recirculation slider - 16.Additional power socket - 17.Glove compartment - 18.Ashtray - 19.Cigar lighter -
20.Ignition switch - 21.Steering wheel adjustment lever - 22.Bonnet opening lever - 23.Front left-hand speaker housing.
143567891011
121314161517191820212223
2
fig. 27
F0A0701b
22GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL1.48V- 1.3 Multijet -
1.9 Multijet versions
A- Speedometer (speed indicator)
B- Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C- Engine coolant temperature gauge
and max. temperature warning light
D- Rev counter
E- Multifunction display
Warning lights
mand care only
provided on Diesel versions.
Natural Power versions
A- Rev counter.
B- Engine coolant temperature
gauge and excessive temperature
warning light.
C- Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light.
D- Speedometer.
E- Digital display.
Warning lights
mand care only
provided on Diesel versions.
fig. 28F0A0444b
fig. 29F0A0445b
39GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Turning on of warning light is ac-
companied by specific message and/or
by buzzer sound where provided by
instrument panel. These indications
are concise and cautionaryand
shall not be considered as exhaustive
and/or as an alternative to the speci-
fications contained in this Owner
Handbook which shall always be read
through carefully and thoroughly. In
case of failure indication always re-
fer to the specifications contained
in this section.
IMPORTANTFailure indications
displayed are divided into two cate-
gories: very serious and less seri-
ousfailures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated
by a warning “cycle” repeated until fail-
ure is eliminated.
Less seriousfailures are indicated
by a limited warning “cycle”.The warning cycle of both failure cat-
egories can be stopped by pressing
button MODE. The instrument pan-
el warning light will stay on until elim-
inating the fault.
LOW BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the
level of the brake fluid in the reservoir
falls below the minimum level, due to
possible leak in the circuit.
x
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
If the warning light
x
turns on when travelling
(on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the
display) stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and contact Fiat Dealership.
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the
handbrake is on.
On certain versions, if the vehicle is
moving the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANTIf the warning light
turns on when travelling, check that
the handbrake is not engaged.
EBD
FAILURE
(red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of
warning lights
xand >with the en-
gine running indicates an EBD system
failure or that the system is unavail-
able; in this case heavy braking may
cause the rear wheels to lock before
time, with the possibility of skidding.
41GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key
to MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go out as soon as the en-
gine is started (with the engine running
at idle speed a brief delay in going out
is allowed).
If the warning light stays on, contact
immediately Fiat Dealership. IMPORTANTUnder severe use of
the vehicle, keep the engine on and
slightly accelerated for few minutes
before switching it off. On certain ver-
sions the dedicated message is dis-
played.
w
Drive with the utmost care to the
nearest Fiat Dealershipto have the
system checked.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
x>
LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE
(red)
EXHAUST OIL
(Multijet versions) (red)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go
out as soon as the engine is started.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
If the warning light
v
turns on when the vehicle
is travelling (on certain
versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) stop the en-
gine immediately and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
v
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the di-
al turns on glowing steadily with
vehicle stationary and driver’s or pas-
senger’s seat belt not fastened cor-
rectly. The warning light will turn on
flashing when, with vehicle moving, dri-
ver’s or passenger’s seat belt are not
fastened correctly.
<
Exhaust oil (Multijet versions)
The warning light with turn on flash-
ing together with the message on the
display when the system detects that
the engine oil is exhaust.
After the first indication, at each en-
gine starting the warning light
v
will go on flashing for 60 seconds and
then for 2 hours until oil is changed.
If warning light
v
flashes, contact Fiat Deal-
ership immediately to
have oil changed and instrument
panel warning light turned off.
61GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Demisting and defrosting the
rear window/s
Press button (. The electric mirror
demisting device also comes on.
Warning light 1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
You are advised to switch the button
off as soon as the rear window is clear.
Ventilation
1)Centre and side vents: complete-
ly open.
2)Air temperature knob C: point-
er in the blue sector.
3)Slider Bat Y.
4)Fan knob A: pointer at the re-
quired speed.
5)Air distribution knob D: pointer
at ¥.Recirculation
With the slider Bat Tthe inter-
nal air is recirculated.
IMPORTANTThis function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.) and when running on dusty
roads. You are advised against using
this function for long periods, howev-
er, especially if there are a lot of peo-
ple in the vehicle or on cold or rainy
days since the windows could mist up
effecting visibility and driving.MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where provided)
The climate control system is ad-
justed manually.
CONTROLS fig. 78
A - Knob for operating the fan and
switching the climate control system
on and off.
The climate control system can on-
ly be switched on when the pointer on
this knob is at speed 1, 2, 3or 4 -,
the led on the knob will light up when
the system is on.
BCAD
fig. 78
F0A0047b