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INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after buying the car
or in aftermarket shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation of
transceivers provided that installation is carried out at
a specialized shop, workmanlike performed and in
compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Installation of devices resulting in
modifications of car characteristics may cause driving
license seizing by traffic agents and also the lapse of
the warranty as concerns defects due to the
abovementioned modification or traceable back to it
directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damages
caused by the installation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and installed
not in compliance with the specified requirements.RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs mobile phones,
HAM radio systems and the like) shall not be used inside
the car unless a separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices inside the
passenger compartment (without separated aerial)
produces radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
which, amplified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause electrical systems
equipping the car to malfunction. This could
compromise safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices
may be affected by the shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile phones (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with the instructions for
use provided by the mobile phone’s manufacturer.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electric supply
(alarm, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or accessories
that in any case burden the electric supply, contact Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified personnel, besides
suggesting the most suitable devices belonging to
Lineaccessori Fiat, will also evaluate the overall electric
absorption, checking whether the car’s electric system
is able to withstand the load required, or whether it
needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Apply to Fiat Dealership only to have the cellular phone installed and to connect it to car
presetting.
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FRONT AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front airbags for driver and
passenger and front side airbags (side bag/window bag
as optional).
FRONT AIRBAGS
Front airbags (driver and passenger) have been
designed to protect the occupants in the event of
head-on crashes of medium-high severity, by placing
the cushion between the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Front airbags are designed to protect car’s occupants
in front crashes and therefore non-activation in other
types of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-
overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.
In case of crash, an electronic control unit, when
required, triggers the inflation of the cushion according
to the severity of the collision.
The cushion immediately inflates, placing itself as a
protection between the body of the front occupants
and the structure that could cause injuries.
Immediately after, the cushion deflates.The front airbag (driver and passenger) is not a
replacement of but complementary to the use of belts,
which should always be worn, as specified by law in
Europe and most non-European countries.
In case of crash, a person not wearing the seat belt
moves forward and may come into contact with the
cushion while it is still inflating. Under this
circumstance the protection offered by the airbag is
reduced.
Front airbags may not activate in the following
situations:
❒in collisions against highly deformable objects not
affecting the vehicle front surface(e.g. bumper
collision against guard rail);
❒car wedging under other vehicles or protective
barriers (for example under a truck or guard rail);
as it offers no additional protection compared with the
seat belts, consequently, it would be pointless.
Therefore, failure to come into action in the above
circumstances does not mean that the system is not
working properly.
WARNINGDo not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel or to the airbag cover
on the passenger’s side or on the side roof lining. Never apply objects on the
dashboard on passenger side since they could interfere with proper passenger’s
airbag inflation or cause injuries.
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SIDE AIR BAGS
(Side bag/Window bag) (where provided)
SIDE BAG
It consists of an instant-inflation cushion housed in the back rest of the
front seat to increase protection of the occupants’ chest in the event of a
side crash of medium-high severity.
WINDOW BAGS
Window bags are “curtain” cushions located behind the side coverings of
the roof and covered by proper finishing such to allow the cushion
unfolding downwards; this solution, studied for the head protection,
allows offering the best protection to the front and rear occupants in the
event of side crash, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.
IMPORTANT In the event of side crash, you can obtain the best
protection by the system keeping a correct position on the seat, allowing
thus correct window bag unfolding.
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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the
boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in
town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as
soon as they are no longer used. These accessories
lower air penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up
to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly
affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on
average up to +20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Aerodynamic accessories
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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12V-5W
12V-55W
12V-55W
12V-21W
12V-5W
12V-55W
12V-21/5W
12V-21W
12V-21/5W
12V-21W
12V-2,3W
12V-5W
12V-10W
12V-10W (*)
12V-1W
12V-5W W5W
H7
H1
P21W
WY5W
H1
R5W
P21W
P21W
P21W
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W5W
C10W
C5W
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W5W A
D
E
B
A
E
B
B
B
B
A
A
C
C
C
A
Bulbs Ref. figure Type Power
Front side lights
Dipped beams
Main beams
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Front fog lights
(where provided)
Rear light cluster
- side/taillights
- reversing light
- fog light
- direction indicators
Third brake light
Number plate light
Front ceiling light
Rear ceiling light
Vanity mirror light
Boot light
(*) 12V-5W in versions with sunroof.
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REAR CEILING LIGHTS
To replace the 12V-10W cylindrical bulb from inside the car:
❒remove the lens (A) using a screwdriver in (C);
❒replace the bulb (B).
In versions fitted with double sunroof the ceiling lights are set along the
centre cross member: bulb can be replaced in the same way.
BOOT LIGHT
To replace the 12V-5W bulb:
❒remove the lens using a screwdriver in (D);
❒fold back the plastic trim (E) and replace the bulb (F).
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15Windscreen wiper
Rear window wiper
Horn
+ 30 instrument panel
+ 30 front ceiling light
+ 30 EOBD Fiat tester
+ 30 rear ceiling light
+ 30 sound system
+ 30 connect-nav
+ 30 navigator
+ 30 clock
+ 30 sunroof
+ 30 webasto (additional heater)
+ 30 anti-theft control unit
Reversing light
Front direction indicators
Brake light
Third brake light
Rear direction indicators
Direction indicator warning light
Side direction indicators
Hazard light warning light
+ 15 cellular phone
+ 15 sound system
+ 15 connect-nav
Fuses inside the car Ampere Fuse no.
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30+ 15 phone presetting
+ 15 sound system
+ 15 sunroof relay coil
+ 15 navigator
+ 15 remote control receiver
+ 15 taxi-meter
+ 15 Airbag
+ 15 GSM box
+ 15 ABI control unit
+ 30 taxi-meter
+ 30 sunroof
Rear power windows
Fuses in engine compartment (next to battery, JTD versions only)
Fiat code
Webasto boiler (additional heater)
Main relay
ABS
Diesel fuel filter heating
+ 15 CCM and Fiat code control unit
Headlight washer pump
Fuses inside the car Ampere Fuse no.