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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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IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
IMPORTANT Battery recharging procedure is given as
information only since this operation shall be only
performed at a Fiat Dealership.
You are advised to recharge the battery slowly for a
period of approximately 24 hours at a very low
amperage. Charging for too long could result in the
battery being damaged.Proceed as follows:
❒Disconnect battery negative terminal (–).
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with electronic
alarm, switch it off with the remote control.
❒Connect the charger cables to the battery terminals,
observing the poles.
❒Turn on the charger.
❒When you have finished, turn the charger off before
disconnecting the battery.
❒Reconnect battery negative terminal (–).
The liquid contained in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with
the skin or eyes. The battery should be charged in a well ventilated place, away
from naked flames or possible sources of sparks: danger of explosion and fire.WARNING
WARNINGDo not attempt to charge a frozen battery: it must firstly be thawed, otherwise it
may burst. If freezing has occurred, the battery should be checked by skilled
personnel to make sure that the internal elements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.

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– Isofix type child restraint
system .......................................... 126
Ceiling lights
– front ............................................. 63
– front bulb replacement ............ 192
– rear .............................................. 64
– rear bulb replacement ............. 193
Cellular phone set-up ..................... 106
Changing a wheel ............................ 167
Chassis marking .............................. 235
Checking fluid levels
– brake fluid ................................... 219
– engine oil ..................................... 214
– engine oil consumption............ 215
– power steering fluid ................. 218
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................ 217
Cigar lighter ...................................... 69
Clock .................................................. 21
Clutch ................................................ 238
CO
2emissions ................................ 253
Controls
– front fog lights............................ 65
– fuel cut-off switch ..................... 66 – advice for preserving
the bodywork ............................ 230
– headlights .................................... 231
– identification plate..................... 234
– paint.............................................. 230
– versions ...................................... 236
– warranty ..................................... 229
– windows ...................................... 231
Bonnet ............................................... 85
Boot.................................................... 78
– anchoring the load .................... 80
– extending the boot .................. 81
– opening/closing .......................... 78
Brake fluid level ............................... 219
Brake light (replacement) .............. 190
Brakes ................................................ 239
– fluid level ..................................... 219
– service and emergency brake .. 239
Bulb replacement ............................ 183
Bulb types.......................................... 184
Capacities......................................... 249
Car maintenance ............................. 205
Carrying children safely ................. 120
ABS system...................................... 90
Additional checks ............................ 210
Adjusting the headlight beam ....... 88
Aerial ................................................. 103
Airbags ............................................... 129
– deactivation ................................ 131
– description and operation ..... 129
– front ............................................. 129
– general warnings........................ 134
– side ............................................... 132
Air cleaner ........................................ 220
Air vents
(directional and adjustable) ........ 49
Annual inspection plan ................... 209
Ashtray .............................................. 69
Automatic climate control system 54
Battery
– changing ....................................... 222
– fluid level .................................... 221
– recharging ................................... 202
– useful advice for lengthening
the life of your battery............. 223
Bodywork