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PARKING SENSOR
FAILURE
(where provided)
(amber)
The warning light turns on when failure
is detected in parking sensors.
On certain versions warning light èturns
on as an alternative.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
t
CHECK TYRE
PRESSURE (where
provided) (amber)
LOW TYRE PRESSURE
(where provided)
(amber)
TYRE PRESSURE
UNSUITABLE FOR
SPEED
(where provided)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light will come but it should go off
after a few seconds.
Check tyre pressure
The warning light turns on to indicate the
flat tyre.
Should two or more tyre be flat, the dis-
play will show the indications corre-
sponding to each tyre in sequence.
Restore proper inflation pressure values
as soon as possible (see paragraph “Cold
inflation pressures” in section “Technical
Specifications”).
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MAINTENANCE
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
Low tyre pressure
The warning light will turn on when the
pressure of one or more tyres falls below
the preset threshold. In this way the
T.P.M.S. system warns the driver that tyre/s
is/are dangerously flat; possible puncture!
IMPORTANT Stop immediately with one
or more tyres flat, avoid braking sharply and
abrupt turns. Replace immediately the
punctured tyre with the space-saver spare
wheel (where provided) or repair the punc-
ture tyre using the proper kit (see para-
graph “If a tyre is punctured” in section “In
an emergency”) and then contact Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS AND
LOW BEAMS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side/taillights and low beams
The warning light turns on when side/tail-
lights or low beams are turned on.
Follow me home
Testo:The warning light will turn when this
device is active (see “Follow me home”
in section “Dashboard and controls”). The
display will show the dedicated message.
3Strong radio-frequency nois-
es could inhibit the regular
operation of the T.P.M.S. system.
This condition will be indicated by a
message (where provided). The warn-
ing message will go off automatical-
ly as soon as the radio-frequency
noise will stop to disturb the system.
WARNINGTyre pressure unsuitable for speed
Should it be required to journey at a speed
higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at pres-
sures values specified in paragraph “Infla-
tion pressures”.
If the T.P.M.S. system (where provided)
detects that the pressure of one or more
tyres is unsuitable for the current speed,
the warning light will turn on (together
with the message on the display) (see para-
graph “Low tyre pressure” in this section)
and it will stay on until the car speed slow
downs below the preset threshold.
IMPORTANT In this case slow down im-
mediately since tyre overheating could im-
pair tyre performance and life beyond re-
pair, and even make the tyre to blow-out.
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
The spare wheel is specific to
your car, do not use it on
other models, or use the spare wheel
of other models on your car. Wheel
bolts are specific to your car: do not
use them on other models and do not
use bolts of other models.
WARNING
Have the punctured wheel
repaired and refitted as soon
as possible. Do not grease the threads
of bolts before installing them: they
might slip out.
WARNING
The jack shall only be used
for changing wheels on the
car with which it is provided or on
cars of the same model. It must not
be used for other purposes such as for
instance raising cars of other models.
In no case should it be used for repairs
under the car. Incorrect positioning
of the jack may cause the jacked car
to fall. Do not use the jack for high-
er capacities than stated on its label.
WARNING
Fasten the wheel cap cor-
rectly to prevent the wheel
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflation valve. Nev-
er place tools between the rim and
tyre. Check and restore, if required,
the pressure of tyres and spare wheel
to the values given in section “Tech-
nical Specifications”.
WARNING
Please note:
❒ the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks
it must be replaced with a new jack;
❒ no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒make sure the compressor switch D-
fig. 10is set to 0 (off), start the engine
and fit plug E-fig. 11into the nearest
current outlet and then turn on the
compressor by setting switch D-fig. 10
to I(on). Inflate the tyre to the pres-
sure specified in paragraph “Inflation
pressure” in section “Technical Speci-
fications”. Check tyre pressure on gauge F-fig.
10with compressor off to obtain pre-
cise reading;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Fiat Dealership;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
fig. 10F0M0202m
fig. 11F0M0203m
fig. 12F0M0364m
Apply the sticker in a visible
position for the driver to in-
dicate that the tyre has been treat-
ed with the quick tyre repair kit. Dri-
ve carefully especially when corner-
ing. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
heavy braking and accelerating.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
If the pressure falls below 1.8
bars, do not drive any fur-
ther: the quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go
automatic cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for
restoring pressure. Disconnect the quick
connection and connect it directly to the
tyre valve fig. 13; in this way the cylinder
is not connected to compressor and the
sealing fluid will not flow into the tyre. CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-
lows:
❒disconnect connection A-fig. 14;
❒turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to
replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clock-
wise;
❒connect connection Ato the cylinder
and fit the transparent tube Binto the
proper space.
It is of vital importance to
communicate that the tyre
has been repaired using the quick tyre
repair kit. Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel charged
with treating the tyre repaired with
the kit.
WARNING
fig. 13F0M0365mfig. 14F0M0206m
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7.5
7.5
7.5 14
14
14
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Power + key side button panel light,
steering wheel control lights, central button panel
(ASR control and led)
Power + key button panel light on ceiling light,
front seat warming button panel (system control and led),
rain sensor
Power + key power sunroof control unit, tyre pressure sensor control unit,
control unit for hands free kit with voice recognition and Bluetooth
®technology,
parking sensor system control unit
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IN AN
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–
–
10
20
20 13
14
15
16
17
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Free
Free
Power + battery tyre pressure monitoring system control unit
Power + battery hi-fi system subwoofer
Power + battery power sunroof system
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OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT The Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Man-
ufacturer. The failure to have them car-
ried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fi-
at Dealership, at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
Fiat Dealership in the event of any minor
operating faults, without waiting for the
next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Fiat has programmed a series
of checks and maintenance operations
every 30,000 km.
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 30,000 km service
coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still required
such as for example routine check and
topping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
check, etc...
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