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˙Splitting of the air flow
Obetween the vents to the lower part
of the passenger compartment
(warmest air) and the dashboard cen-
tre and side outlets (coolest air). This
air flow distribution is particularly use-
ful in spring and autumn when the sun
is shining.
NSplitting of the air flow between
Owindscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents and the
lower part of the passenger compart-
ment. This type of air distribution al-
lows satisfactory heating of the pas-
senger compartment while preventing
possible misting of the windows.
NSplitting of the air flow between
˙windscreen demisting/defrosting vents
and central and side dashboard vents.
This type of air distribution allows sat-
isfactory ventilation when the sun is
shining.
NSplitting of the air flow between
˙all car vents.
O
During FULL AUTOoperation the sys-
tem will control automatically air distrib-
ution choosing the most appropriate ac-
cording to climate conditions. When in
FULL AUTOdistribution leds are off.The type of air distribution, when select-
ed by hand, is shown by lighting up of the
relevant led on the selected button. In the
combined function, pressing a button will
activate the relevant function whereas,
pressing a button relevant to an already
operating function will turn off this func-
tion and the relevant button led. To re-
store automatic air distribution control af-
ter a manual selection, press button AU-
TO.
When the driver selects air distribution to
the windscreen, also the air distribution
on passenger side will be distributed to the
windscreen. The passenger can however
select the required air distribution by
pressing the relevant buttons.
Fan speed adjusting buttons L
Press button pto increase or to decrease
the fan speed and therefore the amount
of air admitted into the passenger com-
partment, although keeping the required
temperature set.The fan speed is shown by the lit bars on
the display:
❒max fan speed = all bars lit;
❒min fan speed = one bar lit.
The fan can be cut off only if the climate
control compressor has been switched off
pressing button B.
IMPORTANT To restore automatic fan
speed control after a manual adjustment,
press button AUTO.
AUTO buttons
(automatic operation) H-N
Pressing the AUTObutton (on driver
and/or front passenger side) the system au-
tomatically adjusts the amount and distri-
bution of the air admitted to the passenger
compartment, cancelling all the previous
manual adjustments. This condition is in-
dicated by the message FULL AUTOon
the front system display. Manual operation
of at least one automatic function (air re-
circulation, air distribution, fan speed or cli-
mate control compressor off) will cause
FULLmessage going off the display. This
means that automatic control is not com-
plete (except temperature control which is
always automatic).
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ASHTRAY fig. 73-74
The ashtray is a removable plastic box that
can be fitted into the glass/can recesses on
the central console.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it might set on fire in
contact with cigarette stubs.SUN VISORS fig. 75
These are positioned to the sides of the
rear-view mirror. They can swing to the
sides and up or down.
A courtesy mirror can be applied to the
back of sun visors.
On certain versions to use the mirror
(where provided) you shall open the slid-
ing cover A.
MAP POCKET (where provided)
On certain versions a map pocket is lo-
cated on the back of the seat backrest
fig. 76.
fig. 73F0M0085mfig. 75F0M0086mfig. 76F0M0117m
fig. 77F0M0249mfig. 74F0M0116m
CURRENT OUTLET
(where provided)
It is located in the boot, on the left side of
the plastic support of the parcel shelf
fig. 77.
To use it open cap A.
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❒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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15
10
15
15
30
15
7.5
30
7.5
7.5
7.5
20
10
10 30
33
51
25
27
37
42
49
29
54
32
31
45
43
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Power for engine diagnosis system primary loads (ignition coils,
injectors, engine control unit - Multijet versions)
Power for engine control unit (1.4 engine)
Power for fuel motor pump
Power for front fog lights
Power for headlight washer motor pump
Power for single tone horn
Power for conditioner compressor
Power for starter motor (magnet + 50)
Power for slider solenoid valve (1.4 16Vengine)
Power + battery internal cooling control unit
Power + battery engine control unit
Power for passenger’s compartment current outlet
Power + key reversing light, glow plug control unit,
flow meter, water in diesel fuel sensor
Power for electric door mirror defrosting devices
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20
20
–
– 26
28
52
44
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Power for front passenger’s power window motor
Power for driver’s power window motor
Free
Free
–
–
–
10
15
–
–
10
10
20
20
– 01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
Fuse box in the boot
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Free
Free
Free
Power for driver’s seat lumbar adjustment motor
Power for boot current outlet
Free
Free
Power for driver’s seat warming unit
Power for passenger’s seat warming unit
Power + battery power window motor on right rear door
Power + battery power window motor on left rear door
Free
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– 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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