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CEILING LIGHT
FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 53
The transparent Acan have three posi-
tions:
❒side apressed: light always on
❒side bpressed: light always off
❒central position (neutral): the light turns
on and off automatically when the door
is opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure the switch is at central po-
sition: lights off with doors closed in or-
der to avoid draining the battery.
For “Active” versions, automatic switching
on/off takes place only after opening or
closing the driver’s door. “Smart washing” function
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard
(unstable position) operates the rear win-
dow wiper.
Keeping the stalk pushed, with just one
movement it is possible to operate the
washer jet and the wiper at the same time;
indeed, the latter comes into action au-
tomatically if the stalk is pulled for more
than half a second.
The rear window wiper stops working a
few strokes after releasing the stalk; a fur-
ther “cleaning stroke”, after a few sec-
onds, completes the wiping operation. REAR WINDOW WASHER/
WIPER
The device can only work when the igni-
tion key is at MAR.
Turn the knurled ring to
'to operate the
rear window wiper.
With windscreen wiper on, turning the
knurled ring to ‘ will turn on the rear win-
dow wiper, that in this case will work (in
the different positions) with timing with
the windscreen wiper, but at half speed.
With windscreen wiper on, engaging re-
verse gear will automatically turn the rear
window wiper on, in continuous slow wip-
ing mode.
The rear window wiper will stop when
disengaging reverse.
Never use the rear window
wiper to remove ice or snow
from the rear window. In
these conditions, the wiper is
submitted to excessive effort that re-
sults in motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation inhibition for few sec-
onds as a consequence. If operation is
not restored contact Fiat Dealership.
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INTERIOR FITTINGS
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY
(where provided) fig. 57
Press button A; after approximately 15
seconds the cigar lighter will return to its
initial position and is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.
SUN VISORS fig. 58
They are located at the sides of the dri-
ving mirror.
They can be adjusted forwards and side-
wards.
A courtesy mirror is applied to the back
of the passenger’s side sun visor, while a
pocket is applied to the back of the dri-
ver’s side sun visor. On certain versions
the courtesy mirror is fitted also on the
driver’s sun visor. Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks,
e.g. in the engine compartment, under the
car or near the tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can
be started again, press button Ato reset
the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the igni-
tion key to STOPto prevent battery run-
down.
fig. 57F0G0223m
fig. 58F0G0069m
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switch to
avoid fine risk.
WARNINGThe cigar lighter gets very
hot. Be careful how you han-
dle it and make sure it is not used by
children: danger of fire or burns.
WARNING
The ashtray can be removed and can be
placed into the glass holder to be used al-
so by rear passengers.
Do not use the ashtray as waste paper
basket: it might set on fire in contact with
cigarette stubs.
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WINDOW WINDERS fig. 73
Window winders are fitted on the rear
doors of all versions. On certain versions
window winders are fitted also on front
doors.
Use handle Ato open/close the windows.
POWER
WINDOWS/WINDOW
WINDERS
FRONT POWER WINDOWS
(where provided) fig. 72
They work with the ignition key at MAR
and for two minutes after removing or
turning the key to STOP.
The two buttons are at the side of the
gearshift lever (one on each side) and con-
trol:
AOpening/closing the left-hand door
window.
BOpening/closing the right-hand door
window.
Keep the driver’s door button pressed for
a few seconds to open or close the win-
dow automatically (only with key at
MAR).
fig. 72F0G0025mfig. 73F0G0064m
Improper use of the electric
windows can be dangerous.
Before and during their operation en-
sure that any passengers are not at
risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being injured by it
directly.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition
key when you get out of the
car to prevent the electric windows
being operated accidentally and con-
stituting a danger to the people left
in the car.
WARNING
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With key with remote control
(where provided)
Press button R.
Tailgate opening is indicated by a double
flashing of the direction indicators.Soft touch handle (powered
handle) (where provided) fig. 75
On certain versions, the tailgate (when un-
locked) can only be opened from outside
the car using the powered handle Clo-
cated beneath the shackle.
If doors are unlocked the boot can be
opened at any time.
To open it, one of the front doors shall be
opened or doors shall be unlocked using
the remote control or the key without re-
mote control.
If the boot is not shut properly the in-
strument panel warning light ´(if any) will
come on.
BOOT
OPENING THE TAILGATE
With key without remote control
fig. 74
Unlock the lock using the metal insert of
the ignition key A.
The opening of the boot is made easier by
the gas-filled struts on each side.
Opening the tailgate will switch the boot
light on: the light will go off automatically
when closing the tailgate.
The light will stay on for about 15 minutes
after turning the key to STOP: if during
this time, a door or the tailgate is opened,
the light will switch on again for 15 min-
utes.
fig. 74F0G0687mfig. 75F0G0688m
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Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper
arms are not lifted from the wind-
screen.
WARNING
fig. 83
C
B
F0G0075m
To close the bonnet fig. 83
Hold the bonnet up with one hand and,
with the other, remove rod Bfrom recess
Dand replace it in its clip C;
Lower the bonnet until it is about 20 cm
above the engine compartment, then let it
fall and make sure it is properly locked and
not just secured in safety position. In this
case do not press the bonnet but raise it
again and repeat the operation.
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the car is
travelling. Therefore, always check it
is properly closed and the catch en-
gaged. Should you notice that the
catch is not perfectly engaged when
travelling, stop the car immediately
and close the bonnet.
WARNING
If checks are needed in the
engine compartment, when
it is still hot, proceed with the utmost
care to avoid burns. Do not approach
the fan: it might start working also
with the ignition key removed. Wait
for the engine cool down.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and other loose
articles of clothing could
easily get caught up in moving parts.
This can be extremely dangerous.
WARNING
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FAILURE WARNINGS
ABS failure fig. 88
If warning light >lights up on the instru-
ment panel, together with the message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display
(where provided), see section “Warning
lights and messages”.
In this case the braking system will still be
effective, although without the anti-lock
device. Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.EBD failure fig. 89
It is indicated by the turning on of warn-
ing lights >and xon the instrument
panel, together with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display
(where provided), see section “Warning
lights and messages”.
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos-
sibility of skidding . Drive extremely care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked. ABS INTERVENTION
When the ABS cuts in, you will feel the
brake pedal pulsating slightly and the sys-
tem get noisier: it means that the speed
should be altered to fit the type of road sur-
face.
fig. 88F0G0158mfig. 89F0G0159mWhen the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
If the ABS system cuts in, it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween the tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the road
hold available as much as
possible but cannot increase it. You
should always drive carefully on slip-
pery surfaces and avoid any unnec-
essary risks.
WARNING
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If only the warning light x
turns on together with the
message on the reconfigurable multi-
function display (where provided),
stop the car immediately and contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership. Fluid
leaks from the hydraulic system, in
fact, can compromise the braking sys-
tem, both traditional systems and sys-
tems with ABS.
WARNINGESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program)
(where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event of
tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road sur-
faces changes.
In addition to the ESP system, ASR system
(antislip regulation system) and HILL
HOLDER, also the MSR system (adjusting
the engine braking torque) and the HBA
system (improving the braking force dur-
ing emergency braking) are provided.
ESP INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing lightáon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.ESP system activation
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
Failure indications
In the event of failure, the ESP system is
automatically disconnected, the warning
light
ácomes on with fixed light on the
instrument panel, together with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction
display (where provided) and with the but-
ton led ASR OFF (see section “Warning
lights and messages”). In this case contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Performance of the ESP sys-
tem, in terms of active safe-
ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al-
ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility an traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re-
sponsibility.
WARNING
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PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 95and their function is to in-
form the driver, through an intermittent
buzzer, about the presence of obstacles
behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged.
The sound produced by the acoustic alarm
becomes louder when the distance be-
tween the car and the obstacle decreases.
BUZZER WARNINGS
When the reverse gear is engaged an in-
termittent acoustic signal is automatically
activated (short beep indicating that sen-
sors are active).
The acoustic signal:
❒ becomes louder as the reduction of dis-
tance between the car and the obsta-
cle decreases;
❒ becomes continuous when the distance
between the car and the obstacle is less
that 30 cm and stops if the distance rais-
es;
❒is constant if the distance is unvaried.Direction distances
Central action radius 120 cm
Side action radius 60 cm
If several obstacles are detected, the con-
trol unit indicates the nearest one. We suggest to stop immediately the car,
turn off the engine for about 20 seconds
and then re-start the car. If the warning
light
gstays on together with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction
display (where provided), contact Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT The steering may become
slightly stiff following parking manoeuvres
including a great deal of steering. This is
normal and caused by a system to prevent
motor overheating. No servicing is re-
quired. The electric power steering sys-
tem will return to normal operation the
next time the car is used.
fig. 95F0G0692m
Always switch the engine off,
remove the key from the
starting device and actuate the steer-
ing lock before carrying out any main-
tenance operation, especially when
the wheels are raised from the
ground. In case this is not possible
(e.g. when the key must be in MAR
position or the engine running); re-
move the electric power steering
main fuse before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
WARNING
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