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Turning the knurled ring (F) it is possible to increase the sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
The increase of the sensitivity of the rain sensor is signalled by a control
and acquisition “stroke”.
Operating the windscreen washer with the rain sensor activated will start
the smart washing function (without the additional cleaning stroke after
five seconds), at the end of which the rain sensor resumes its normal
automatic function.
Deactivation
Remove the stalk from position (B) or turn the ignition key to STOP.
At the following starting operation (key at MAR), the sensor will not be
reactivated even if the stalk is still at (B). To activate the rain sensor,
move the stalk to (A) or (C) and then again to (B) or turn the sensitivity
adjustment knurled ring.
Rain sensor activation is indicated by a wiper “stroke”.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and automatically adjust itself in the
presence of the following particular conditions:
❒impurities on the controlled surface (salt, dirt, etc.);
❒difference between day and night.
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Water streaks could cause non-required wiping.WARNING

PARKING SENSORS (where provided)
The parking sensors are located on the rear bumper and their function is to
inform the driver, through an intermittent buzzer, about the presence of
obstacles in the rear part of the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated when the reverse gear is
engaged.
As the distance from the obstacle behind the car decreases, the acoustic
alarm becomes more frequent.
BUZZER WARNINGS
When the reverse gear is engaged an intermittent acoustic signal is
automatically activated.
The acoustic signal:
❒becomes louder as the reduction of distance between the car and the
obstacle decreases;
❒becomes continuous when the distance between the car and the
obstacle is less that 30 cm and stops if the distance raises;
❒is constant if the distance is unvaried. If this situation takes place for
side sensors, the signal is stopped after about 3 seconds to prevent
sound indications when performing manoeuvres near walls.
Direction distances
The central detecting range varies according to car engine type/set-up
version: detection range is 140 cm. For small size obstacles (or in case of
parking deterrent blocks that are round shaped) it is 70 cm. Side
detecting range is 60 cm.
If several obstacles are detected, the control unit indicates the nearest
one.
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FAILURE WARNINGS
See the “Warning lights and messages” chapter.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The system is preset for deactivating automatically
when the trailer electric cable plug is fitted into the car
tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing the trailer
cable plug.GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care to obstacles
set above or under the sensors.
❒Objects set close to car rear part, under certain
circumstances are not detected and could
therefore cause damages to the car.
❒Indications sent by the sensor can be altered by
dirt, snow or ice deposited on the sensors or by
ultrasound systems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the car.
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For proper operation, the parking sensors set on the bumpers shall be clean from mud, dirt, snow or
ice. When cleaning the sensors, take the utmost care to prevent their damaging; do not use therefore
dry or rough clothes. Sensors shall be washed with clean water and car detergent, if required. In wash-
ing stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the vapour jet/high pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at least from
the sensors.
WARNINGParking manoeuvres however are always under the driver’s responsibility that shall
always check the absence of people, animals or objects in the manoeuvre space.
This system is just a help for the driver but he shall never reduce important during
dangerous manoeuvres even if performed at low speed.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine emissions are the following:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test, with one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel engine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.).
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF)
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) (for 1.3 Multijet versions 90 HP)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechanical filter, integral with the exhaust system, that physically traps particulates present
in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines.
The diesel particular filter has been adopted to eliminate almost totally particulates in compliance with current / future
law regulations.
During normal use of the vehicle, the engine control unit records a set of data (e.g.: travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much particulates has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulates, it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at regular intervals by burning carbon particles.
Reclaiming procedure is controlled automatically by the engine control unit according to the filter conditions and the
conditions of use of the vehicle.
During reclaiming the following phenomena could take place: idling slight increase, fan activation, slight smoke increase,
high exhaust temperatures. These situations shall not be considered as faults and they do not affect vehicle performance
and environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed, refer to paragraph “Warning lights and messages”.
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During normal service the catalyst reaches high temperatures. Do not therefore
park the car over inflammable materials (grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.WARNING

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FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON...................................... 207
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE ............................................................................ 208
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 209
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE ........................ 209
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ............................... 209
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE ...................................................................... 210
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE..................................................... 210
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE ...... 211
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 212
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILURE .......................................... 214
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................ 215
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM
FAILURE .................................................................................. 215
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 216
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.......................................... 217
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 217
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) .................................................................................... 218
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 219 GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 192
LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 193
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 193
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ......... 194
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 194
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 195
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 195
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH TEMPERATURE .. 196
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 198
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 198
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 199
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 199
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 200
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 201
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 202
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 202
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 203
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 203
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 204
BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................................................... 204
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 205
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 205
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 206
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 206

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SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when
sidelights, parking lights or low beams are turned
on. The warning light on the dial will also turn on
when the daylight sensor (where provided) turns
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The warning light on the dial turns on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case have them
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STEERING FAILURE (where provided)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few
seconds.
If the warning light stays on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display), you
will not have steering assistance and the effort on
the steering wheel will be increased, steering is
however possible. Contact Fiat Dealership.
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions together with the message on
the display) when diesel fuel filter sensor failure is
detected. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the fault removed.
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE (Multijet versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on (together
with the message on the display) when there is a
failure in the glow plug warming system. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the
fault eliminated.
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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning
light on the dial turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) when
the system is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case the braking system keeps its
effectiveness unchanged, but without the
potential offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when the rain sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership.>
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