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IN AN
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 72
It is located on the central console in front
of the handbrake.
Press button Ato switch on the cigar
lighter with ignition key at MAR.
After about 15 seconds the button will re-
turn to its initial position and is ready for
use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.
fig. 72F0M0084m
The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Handle it with care and
make sure that it is not used by chil-
dren: danger of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
GLASS HOLDER - CAN HOLDER
fig. 69-70
The central console houses the recesses
(two in front of the handbrake and one be-
hind it) for glasses, cups or cans. CARD BOX - CD BOX
fig. 71
The central console features recesses to
keep cards or CDS.
fig. 69F0M0082mfig. 71F0M0083m
fig. 70F0M0118m
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
The car is provided with the electrically
controlled power steering system called
“Dualdrive” working only with ignition key
at MARand engine running, that can be
customised by the driver according to the
driving conditions.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(CITY function)
To activate/deactivate the CITY function,
press the button set on the dashboard.
Activation is indicated by the turning on
of:
❒wording CITYon the instrument pan-
el (for versions with multifunction dis-
play);
❒wording CITYon the button, after
pressing it fig. 114.When the CITYfunction is on, the steer-
ing wheel effort is lighter and thus parking
operations are easier: therefore this func-
tion is particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
For Sport versions, this function guaran-
tees improved driving comfort since the
accelerator pedal results suitably calibrat-
ed for gradual accelration/deceleration.
fig. 114F0M0111m
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 208
– version codes ............................... 214
Bonnet .................................................. 88
Boot ........................................................ 84
– extension........................................ 85
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 84
– emergency opening....................... 85
Boot light .............................................. 174
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)............................... 92
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 201
– technical data ................................ 218
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 166
– types of bulbs ................................ 166
Capacities ............................................ 106
Car inactivity ....................................... 138
Car maintenance
– periodical checks........................... 195
– scheduled servicing ...................... 190– service schedule ........................... 191
– use of the car under
heavy conditions............................ 195
Card box - CD box............................. 74
Carrying children safely ..................... 115
Ceiling lights
– boot light ....................................... 68
– courtesy ......................................... 68
– front ................................................ 66
– puddle/door .................................. 68
– rear ................................................. 67
Central console oddment
compartment..................................... 73
Chassis (marking) ............................... 213
Checking levels..................................... 197
Child lock.............................................. 80
Child restraint systems
– “Universal Isofix” ......................... 120
– Passenger’s seat compliance ...... 115
Cigar lighter.......................................... 74
Clutch ................................................... 217
CO
2emissions..................................... 231
Code Card ........................................... 7
ABS ...................................................... 91
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 105
Additional heater................................. 58
Air bag
– front................................................. 121
– side .................................................. 124
Air filter ................................................ 202
Air vents ............................................... 43
Alarm...................................................... 11
Armrest................................................. 73
Ashtray................................................... 75
ASR ......................................................... 94
– activation/deactivation................. 94
At the filling station ............................ 106
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 52
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 202
– jump starting ................................. 154
– recharging ...................................... 185
– replacing ......................................... 203
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