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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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POWER SUNROOF
(SKY-DOME)
Upon request, the car can be fitted with
a power sunroof consisting of two glass
panes fig. 64and sun curtains fig. 65:
Afront mobile pane;
Brear fixed pane;
Dsun curtains (two), to open: make sun
curtain slide as shown by the arrow.
CURRENT SOCKET
(where provided) fig. 63
It is set on the central console and it is
power supplied with the ignition key at
MAR.
Open the protection lid Ato use the
socket.
Correct operation is ensured only if the
accessories connected to it are fitted with
a standard plug, present on all Lineacces-
sori Fiat items.
IMPORTANT With the engine off and the
ignition key in the MARposition, the pro-
longed use (e.g. for over 1 hour) of acces-
sories that absorb a great deal of current
may reduce the battery efficiency and
therefore cause misfiring.
fig. 63F0G0130mfig. 64F0G0198m
Only accessories with power
not over 180W (maximum
absorption 15A) can be con-
nected to the socket.
fig. 65F0G0199m
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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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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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FAILURE INDICATIONS
System failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning light *on the instrument
panel, together with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display
(where provided), see section “Warning
lights and messages”.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake therefore, never leave
the car without having engaged the hand-
brake, turned the engine off and engaged
the first speed.ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
The ASR function controls car drive and
cuts in automatically every time one or
both driving wheels slip.
In slipping conditions, two different con-
trol systems are activated:
❒if slipping involves both driving wheels,
the ASR function intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
❒ if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒ slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive acceleration;
❒ too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;
❒ acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;
❒ in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
face (aquaplaning). HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(where provided)
This system is an integral part of the ESP
system and it is provided to facilitate start-
ing on slopes. It will activate automatical-
ly with the following conditions:
❒Uphill: car at a standstill on a road with
a gradient higher than 2%, engine run-
ning, clutch and brake pedal pressed,
gearbox to neutral or engaged gear oth-
er than reverse;
❒Downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 2%, engine
running, clutch and brake pedal pressed
and reverse gear engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until reaching
the torque suitable for starting, or in any
case for max. 2 seconds in order to pass
easily from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal.
After two seconds without starting, the
system will deactivate automatically by re-
leasing gradually the brake force. At re-
leasing, the typical brake disengagement
noise indicating that the car is going to
move will be heard.
During the use of the space-
saver spare wheel, the ESP
system carries on working. However,
you must remind that the space-saver
spare wheel has dimensions smaller
than the standard tyre and therefore
its grip is reduced as to the other car
tyres.
WARNING
For correct operation of the
ESP system, the tyres must
absolutely be of the same brand and
type on all wheels, in perfect condi-
tions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
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Switching the
ASR system on/off fig. 90
The ASR function switches on automati-
cally each time the engine is started.
When travelling ASR can be switched off
and on again pressing button CASR OFF.
System activation is indicated by the rel-
evant message on the reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display (where provided).
When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led on the
button ASR OFF and by relevant message
on the reconfigurable multifunction display
(where provided). If the ASR is switched
off when travelling, it will turn on again au-
tomatically the next time the engine is
started.When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the
ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, slip-
ping of the driving wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better drive. MSR system
(engine braking torque control)
It is an integral part of the ASR system that
in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts in pro-
viding torque to the engine thus prevent-
ing excessive driving wheel drive that, spe-
cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to
loss of stability.
fig. 90F0G0267m
The performance of the 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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IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-
convenience, to check the system com-
pletely, Fiat Dealerships are obliged to run
a bench test and, if necessary, road tests
which may also call for a long journey.
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
(where provided)
Certain versions feature a new electrical-
ly controlled power steering system called
“Dualdrive” working only with ignition key
at MARand engine running, that can be
customised by the driver according to the
driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning quickly the
ignition key, power steering full operation
is obtained after 1-2 seconds.
EOBD SYSTEM (petrol
versions)
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of
the components of the car correlated with
emissions. It also alerts the driver, by turn-
ing on the warning light
Ufig. 91on the
instrument panel together with relevant
message on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display (where provided), when these
conditions are no longer in peak condi-
tions (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
The objective is:
❒to keep the system efficiency under
control;
❒warn when a fault causes emissions lev-
els to increase;
❒warn of the need to replace deterio-
rated components.
The system has a diagnostic connector
that can be interfaced with appropriate
tools, which makes it possible to read the
error codes stored in the control unit, to-
gether with a series of specific parameters
for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be performed by traf-
fic controller agents.
fig. 91F0G0161m
If turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light Udoes not turn on or if, while
travelling it turns on glowing
steadily or flashing (together with the
message on the reconfigurable multi-
function display (where provided), con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble. Warning light
Uoperation can be
checked by means of special equip-
ment by traffic agents. Always comply
with the traffic regulations in force in
the country where you are travelling.
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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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