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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 9:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked. Certain elec-
trical devices (e.g.: sound system, pow-
er windows…) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical de-
vices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable posi-
tion).
The ignition switch is fitted with an elec-
tronic safety system that, in the event the
engine is not started, turns back the igni-
tion key to STOPbefore repeating the
starting operation.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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
fig. 9F0M0015m
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
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
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fig. 23F0M2050gfig. 24F0M9000m
fig. 25F0M0122m
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(where provided)
The car can be provided with the recon-
figurable multifunction display that shows
useful information, according to the previ-
ous settings made, necessary when driving.
INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 23
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
When rotating the ignition key to MAR
position, the display shows, as main
screen, the indication of the date fig. 23
or the overpressure of the turbo-charg-
er fig. 24according to the previous se-
lection in the menu item “First screen”
(“Date” or “Engine Info”).CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 25
+To scroll the display and the related
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MENUPress briefly to display
ESCthe menu and/or to go to next
screen or to confirm the re-
quired menu option.
Long press to go back to the standard
screen.
–To scroll the display and the related
options downwards or to decrease
the value displayed.NoteButtons +and –activate 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.
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Set date (Set Date)
This function enables to update the date
(day - month - year).
To correct the date proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: “day”
will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC:
“month” will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC:
“year” will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting.
NoteEvery press on button +or – in-
creases/decreases by 1 unit. Keeping the
button pressed obtains automatic fast in-
crease or decrease. When you are near
the required setting complete adjustment
by single presses.
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen without storing settings. Set clock (Set time)
This function enables to set the clock
through two sub-menus: “Time” and
“Mode”.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC, the
display will show the two sub-menus
“Time” and “Mode”;
– press button +or –to surf the two sub-
menus;
– select the required option and then
press button MENU ESCbriefly;
– if selecting “Time”, briefly press button
MENU ESC, “hours” will flash on the
display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC, “min-
utes” will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– if selecting “Mode”:briefly press button
MENU ESC , “24h” or “12h” mode will
flash on the display;
– press button +or –to select “24h” or
“12h”.
After setting, briefly press button MENU
ESCto go back to the submenu screen
or press the button for long to go back to
the main menu screen without storing set-
tings.
– Press again button MENU ESCfor long
to go back to the standard screen or to
the main menu according to the current
menu level displayed.First screen (information displayed
in the main screen)
(where provided)
This function enables to select the type of
information displayed in the main screen.
It is possible to display the date or the
pressure of the turbo-compressor.
To select one of the two items, proceed
as follows:
– push the button MENU ESCfor a
short time, “First screen” is displayed;
– press again the button MENU ESCfor
a short time to display the “Date” and
“Engine Info” options;
– press +or –to select the type of infor-
mation to be displayed in the main screen;
– press MENU ESCfor a short time to
store the selection and return to the pre-
vious screen or press the button for a
longer time to return to the standard
screen without storing the selection.
Rotating the ignition key on MAR, the re-
configurable multifunctional display, after
the start-up check, displays the previous-
ly set information using the “First screen”
function of the menu.
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Adjusting the button volume
(Button Vol.)
With this function the volume of the
roger-beep accompanying the activation
of buttons MENU ESC, +and –can be
adjusted according to 8 levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: the
previously set volume “level” will flash on
the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen without storing settings.S.B.R. buzzer reactivation
(Belt Buzzer)
This function can be only displayed after
Fiat Dealership has deactivated the S.B.R.
system (see paragraph “S.B.R. system” in
section “Safety devices”).
Scheduled Servicing (Service)
Through this function it is possible to dis-
play information connected to proper car
servicing.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: ser-
vice in km or mi, according to previous
setting, will be displayed (see paragraph
“Units”);
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen.NoteThe “Service schedule” includes car
maintenance every 30,000 km (or 18,000
mi); this is shown automatically, with the
ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000
km (or 1,240 mi) from this deadline and
it is shown again every 200 km (or 124
mi). Below 200 km servicing indications
are displayed more frequently. Service in-
dications will be displayed km or mi ac-
cording to previous unit setting. When a
programmed maintenance interval
(coupon) is near to come, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the display will show
the message “Service” followed by the
number of km/mi to go before car servic-
ing. Contact a Fiat Dealership to carry out
any service operation provided by the
“Service schedule” and to reset the dis-
play.
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TRIP COMPUTER
General features
The “Trip computer” displays information
(with ignition key at MAR), relating to the
operating status of the car. This function
comprises two separate and independent
trips: “Trip A” and “Trip B” concerning
the “complete mission” of the car (jour-
ney).
Both functions are resettable (reset - start
of new mission).
“Trip A” shall be used to display the fig-
ures relating to:
– Range
– Trip distance
– Average consumption
– Instant consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).“Trip B”, available on multifunction display
only, shall be used to display the figures
relating to:
– Trip distance B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
Note“Trip B” function can be excluded
(see paragraph “Trip B On/Off”). “Range”
and “Instant consumption” cannot be re-
set.
Values displayed
Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the car can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving condi-
tions are kept unvaried. The display will
show “----” in the following cases:
– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car left parked with engine running for
long.
Trip distance
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new mission. Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cir-
cular setting cycle listed in the initial menu
screen.
Briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the standard screen without stor-
ing settings.
Press button –to return to the first menu
option (Speed Beep).
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Average consumption
This value shows the average consump-
tion from the start of the new mission.
Instant consumption
This value shows instant fuel consumption
(this value is updated second by second).
If parking the car with engine on,
the display will show “----”.
Average speed
This value shows the car average speed as
a function of the overall time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip
computer values are displayed with “----”.
When normal operating condition is re-
set, calculation of different units will
restart regularly. Values displayed before
the failure will not be reset.
fig. 26F0M0124m
TRIP button fig. 26
Button TRIP, set on the top of the right
steering column stalk, shall be used (with
ignition key at MAR) to display and to re-
set the previously described values to start
a new mission:
– short push to display the different val-
ues
– long push to reset and then start a new
mission.
New mission
Reset can be:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by press-
ing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip dis-
tance” reaches 3999.9 km or 9999.9 km
(according to the type of display) or when
the “Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours
and 59 minutes);
– after disconnecting/reconnecting the
battery.IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip A” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.
IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip B” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.
Start of journey procedure
With ignition key at MAR, press and keep
button TRIPpressed for over 2 seconds
to reset.
Exit Trip
To quit the Trip function: keep button
MENU ESCpressed for over 2 seconds.
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Seat warming
(where provided) fig. 30
With ignition key at MAR, press button
Fto switch the seat warming on/off. The
led on the button will light up when the
function is on.
REAR SEATS
To tilt rear seats refer to paragraph “Ex-
tending the boot” in this section.
fig. 30F0M0058m
Upholstery of your car has
been designed to withstand
wear deriving from common
use of the car. You are how-
ever recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with
clothing accessories such as metallic
buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and
the like, since these items cause cir-
cumscribed stress of the cover fabric
that could lead to yarn breaking, and
damage the cover as a consequence.
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fig. 29F0M0231m
Electric lumbar adjustment
(where provided) fig. 29
For electric lumbar adjustment, use con-
trols E.
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Heated rear window and door
mirror demisting/defrosting button
(where provided) G
Press this button to activate heated rear
window demisting/defrosting.
When this function is on, the button led
is on.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after about 20 minutes or by
pressing again the button or by turning the
engine off. It will not be switched on au-
tomatically when restarting the engine.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the
inside of the rear window over the heat-
ing filaments to avoid damage that might
cause it to stop working properly.
Switching the climate control
system off (OFF) E
Press button Eto turn the system off.
When turned off the system conditions
are the following:
❒set temperature displays off;
❒air recirculation is on;
❒conditioner compressor off;
❒fan off.
Heated rear window can be turned on or
off also when the system is off.
IMPORTANT The system will store the
temperatures set before turning off and
will resume them when pressing any but-
ton (except heated rear window); if the
function corresponding to the button
pressed is off it will be turned on; if on it
will be kept active.
Press AUTOto turn the system in au-
tomatic mode.ADDITIONAL HEATER
(where provided)
This device shall be used to speed up pas-
senger compartment warming when it is
very cold.
The additional heater turns off automati-
cally after reaching the required comfort
conditions.
Automatic two-zone climate
control system
The additional heater will switch on au-
tomatically after turning the ignition key
to ON.
Manual Heater and Climate
control system
The additional heater will switch on au-
tomatically by turning knob Ato the last
red sector and turning the fan on (knob
B) to the first speed at least.
IMPORTANT Heater works only with
low outside temperature and engine
coolant temperature.
IMPORTANT Heater will not turn on if
the battery voltage is not sufficient.
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