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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 7
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 7
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ALARM ................................................................................... 11
IGNITION DEVICE.............................................................. 13
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 14
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 16
DIGITAL DISPLAY ............................................................... 18
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 23
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .... 26
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 29
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 35
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 37
REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 38
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 39
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 40
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 40
HEATING AND VENTILATION...................................... 42
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 46
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 52
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 59
WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 61
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 64
CEILING LIGHTS.................................................................. 66CONTROLS........................................................................... 69
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .................................................. 71
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 72
SKY-DOME SUNROOF ..................................................... 76
DOORS .................................................................................. 78
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 81
BOOT ...................................................................................... 84
BONNET................................................................................. 87
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 88
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 89
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 91
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 92
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 95
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 96
T.P.M.S. SYSTEM .................................................................. 98
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 101
SOUND SYSTEM.................................................................. 103
HANDS FREE KIT WITH VOICE RECOGNITION
AND Bluetooth
®TECHNOLOGY ................................ 104
RADIONAVIGATOR PRESETTING
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 104
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 105
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 106
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 107
DD D
A A
S S
H H
B B
O O
A A
R R
D D
A A
N N
D D
C C
O O
N N
T T
R R
O O
L L
S S
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CORRECT USE
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IIN AN
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Door unlocking in the event
of a crash
In the event of a crash that triggers the fu-
el cut-off switch, the doors will unlock au-
tomatically to enable getting into the car
and at the same time the passenger’s com-
partment lights will turn on. It is howev-
er always possible to open the doors from
the passenger’s compartment by means of
the internal door handles.
If, after a crash no fuel leaks are found and
the car can be started again, reset the fu-
el cut-off switch as specified in the fol-
lowing paragraph. DOOR LOCK fig. 59
To lock all doors at the same time, press
button A, located on the central console
control panel, regardless of the position
of the ignition key.FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
The car is fitted with a safety switch that
in the event of a crash comes into opera-
tion by cutting off fuel and turning off the
engine as a consequence.
This device therefore prevents fuel leaks
due to fuel piping breaking.
IMPORTANT After a crash, remember to
remove the electronic key from the igni-
tion switch to prevent battery run-down.
Fuel cut-off switch activation is indicated
by the message “FPS on” on the digital dis-
play.
On the multifunction display, the message
“Fuel cut-off switch on, see Handbook”
is displayed.
fig. 59F0M0013m
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switch to
avoid fine risk.
WARNING
If central door locking has
been activated from inside
the car and after a crash the fuel cut-
off switch cannot activate automatic
door unlocking, it will not be possible
to get into the car. In any case, door
opening from the outside depends on
door conditions after the crash: if a
door is badly damaged it will be im-
possible to open it. In this event try to
open one of the other doors.
WARNING
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fig. 62F0M0077m
fig. 61F0M0104m
fig. 63F0M0078m
INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVEBOX
fig. 61-62
To open the glovebox operate handle A-
fig. 61.
Inside the glovebox there is a space A-fig.
62to keep documents.
ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
Oddment compartment A-fig. 63, is lo-
cated on the dashboard, on the left of the
steering wheel. Resetting the fuel cut-off switch
Before resetting the fuel cut-
off switch carefully inspect
the car for fuel leaks.
WARNING
To reset the fuel cut-off switch, press but-
ton A-fig. 60.
fig. 60F0M0174m
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure
sensor failure
The warning light comes on when the en-
gine oil pressure sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
External lights failure
See what described for warning light
6.
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light comes on when the in-
ertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
è
EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light turns on
when one of the following lights
is failing:
– sidelights
– brake lights
– rear fog guards
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or an electric connection
cut-off.
On certain versions warning light èturns
on as an alternative.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
W
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light turns on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
4
Rain sensor failure
The warning light on the dial turns on
when the rain sensor is faulty. Contact Fi-
at Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
See what described for warning light
t.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
failure (where provided)
The warning light turns on when a failure
is detected in the T.P.M.S. system (where
provided).
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
Should one or more wheels without sen-
sor be fitted, the instrument panel warn-
ing light will come on and stay on until
restoring initial conditions.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
– side bulb replacement ................. 170
Doors..................................................... 78
Electrical socket ................................ 75
Engine
– identification code ........................ 212
– marking ........................................... 213
– technical data ................................ 215
Engine compartment
– washing ........................................... 197
Engine coolant fluid level ..................200
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 17
Engine oil
– consumption .................................. 196
– level check...............................196-199
– specifications ................................. 228
EOBD system ...................................... 95
ESP system............................................ 92
External lights ...................................... 59
Fiat CODE system............................. 7
Fix & Go automatic ............................ 161
Flashing the headlights ....................... 59
Fluid levels ............................................ 196
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 228Follow me home (device) ................. 60
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement........................... 173
– control ............................................ 66
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 170
– control button .............................. 69
Fuel
– consumption................................... 230
– cut-off switch.................................. 71
– level gauge ....................................... 17
Fuel cut-off switch............................... 71
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 106
Fuel level gauge ................................... 17
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 175
Gearbox
– using manual gearbox .................. 132
Glass holder - can holder................... 74
Glove box/oddment compartment .. 72
Handbrake .......................................... 184
Hands free kit with voice recognition
and Bluetooth
®technology............. 104
Hazard lights ........................................ 69 Consumption
– engine oil ........................................ 196
– fuel ................................................... 230
Control buttons .................................. 69
Correct use of the car ...................... 127
Cruise Control..................................... 64
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement .......................... 174
– control button .............................. 68
Current outlet...................................... 75
Dashboard
– Left hand drive version ............... 5
– Right hand drive version ............. 6
Dashboard and controls..................... 4
Dead lock device................................. 79
Digital display ....................................... 18
Dimensions .......................................... 223
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement........................... 169
– control ............................................ 59
Direction indicators
– control ............................................ 60
– front bulb replacement ............... 169
– rear bulb replacement ................. 170
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