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Group 1
As the child grows, passing to weight group 1 (9-18 kg), refit the child’s
seat facing forwards following the installation instructions.
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒move the seat where you want to install the child’s seat completely
backwards;
❒check whether the release lever (B) is at rest position (inward);
❒find the presetting brackets (A), then position the child restraint
system with the fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;
❒push the child restraint system until hearing locking clicks;
❒check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the built-in
safety mechanism actually inhibits improper coupling with only one
coupling locked.
With this configuration, the child is secured also by the car seat belts and
by the upper belts. To apply car seat belts to child’s seat refer to the
child’s seat handbook.
Adjust the front seat position moving it to half forward position.
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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
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Driver’s and passenger’s airbags have been designed and calibrated to
improve the protection of a person wearing seat belts.
At their maximum inflation, their volume fills most of the space between
the steering wheel and the driver and between the dashboard and the
passenger.
In minor front crashes (for which the restraining action of the seat belts
is sufficient), the airbags will not deploy. Also in this case it is of vital
importance to wear the seat belts since in case of front crash they
guarantee proper positioning of the car occupant.
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess in
the centre of the steering wheel.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess in
the dashboard; its volume is bigger than the driver’s one.
WARNINGSERIOUS DANGER: The car is fitted with airbag on passenger’s side. Never place
cradle child’s seats on the front passenger seat of cars fitted with passenger’s
airbag since the airbag activation could cause serious injuries, even mortal. In the
case of need, always deactivate the passenger’s airbag when a child’s seat is placed
on the front seat. The front passenger seat shall be adjusted in the most backward
position to prevent any contact between child’s seat and dashboard. Even if not
compulsory by law, you are recommended to reactivate the airbag immediately as
soon as child transport is no longer necessary.
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Do not hook rigid objects to the coat hooks and to the support handles.WARNING
The front air bag is triggered for shocks greater in magnitude than the
pretensioners. For impacts between these two thresholds, it is therefore normal
that only the pretensioners are triggered.WARNING
WARNINGWhen the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light F(with passenger’s
front air bag deactivation switch at ON) turns on and flashes for few seconds to
remind that passenger’s air bag will be deployed in a crash, after which it should
go off.
WARNINGNever wash seat backrests with pressurised water or steam (by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
WARNINGRemember that with the key engaged and at MAR, even if the engine is not
running, the air bags may be triggered on a stationary car if it is bumped by
another moving car. Therefore, never seat children on the front seat even when
the car is stationary. On the other hand remember that if the key is at STOP, no
safety system (air bags or pretensioners) is triggered in the event of an impact; in
this case, failure to come into action cannot be considered as a sign that the
system is not working properly.
WARNINGThe air bag does not substitute the seat belts, but only increases their
effectiveness. Moreover, since the front air bags do not come into operation in the
event of front impact at low speed, side collisions, bumps from behind or
overturning, in these circumstances the occupants would only be protected by the
seat belts which must therefore always be fastened.

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GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................. 153
ENGINE COOLANT TOO HOT ................................... 154
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 154
BATTERY NOT RECHARGING PROPERLY ............... 155
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 155
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................ 155
DOORS OPEN ..................................................................... 156
FRONT BRAKES PADS WORN....................................... 156
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................ 156
ABS (WHEEL ANTI-LOCKING SYSTEM) FAILURE.... 157
EBD (ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTOR)
FAILURE .................................................................................. 157
ESP SYSTEM ........................................................................... 157
EOBD / INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE.......................... 158
FIAT CODE ........................................................................... 159
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................ 159INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .............................. 159
EXHAUST OIL ..................................................................... 160
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 161
GLOW PLUGS ..................................................................... 162
DIRECTION INDICATORS ............................................. 162
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ............... 162
OUTSIDE LIGHTS ............................................................... 163
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............................................. 163
SERVICE ................................................................................. 163
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE ........................................... 163
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER .................................... 163

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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
BATTERY NOT RECHARGING PROPERLY (red)
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go out as soon as the
engine is started.
If the warning light stays on together with the message, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible to prevent draining the battery.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED (red)
(Only for right-hand drive versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on glowing steadily when, with ignition key at MAR, the dri-
ver’s seat belt is not fastened correctly.
AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after
about 4 seconds. The warning light will stay on to indicate an airbag failure.
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WARNINGIf when turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light ¬does not turn on or if
it stays on when travelling there could be a failure in safety systems; in this event
air bags or pretensioners could not trigger in case of impact or, in a minor number
of cases, they could trigger accidentally. Contact Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
The failure of the warning light ¬(warning light off) is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal 4 seconds of the passenger’s front airbag
deactivated warning light
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When you have finished:
❒place the space-saver spare wheel in the housing under the body
checking it is properly locked in place.
IMPORTANT To fasten bolt (A) use only the wrench supplied; never use
pneumatic screwer since the hooking system could be damaged. The
wheel is completely fastened when the bolt, after about 21 audible clicks,
cannot be fastened further on.
❒Return tools to their container as shown on label (D) and place them
in their recess in the boot;
❒Before closing the cover (B) fasten them with belt (C).
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes with Tubeless tyres.
Periodically check the pressure of the tyres and spare wheel.
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Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
and wear indicator operation
Check rear drum brake linings conditions and wear
(where provided)
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.) fuel and brake system hoses
Check tension and adjust accessory drive belts (excluding
engines with automatic belt tighteners)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (petrol versions)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (diesel versions)
Check clutch pedal height or stroke and adjust if necessary
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness
and lubrication