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WARNING
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MESSAGES
BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber)
The warning light on the dial
turns on if the front brake pads are
worn; in this case have them changed as
soon as possible.
d
REAR PNEUMATIC
SUSPENSIONS (red)
(where provided)
The warning light flashes when
an abnormal difference between the
detected height limit and that which is
recommended. In this case: with auto-
matic regulation, drive slowly (approx.
10 km/h) until the warning light switches
off. With manual regulation, return to
the recommended height limit which has
remained blocked high or low.
The warning light remains lit upon the
starting of the engine or during transit
when abnormal pneumatic compensa-
tion occurs. In this case: it is important
to stop and seek advice from the Fiat
Dealership.
…
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
5
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
1
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the
direction indicator control lever is
moved downwards or, together with the
right indicator, when the hazard warning
light button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the
direction indicator control lever is
moved upwards or, together with the
left indicator, when the hazard warning
light button is pressed.
D
DIPPED HEADLAMPS
(green)
The warning light lights up ac-
tivating the dipped headlamps.
2
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INDICATIONS AND WARNING LIGHTS ON DISPLAY
Indication
CRUISE
CONTROL
SPEED
RESTRICTOR
GLOW PLUG
WARMING
WATER IN
DIESEL FUEL
FILTER
SCHEDULED
SERVICINGWarning
light
By turning the key to the Mposition, the warning light lights up, but it must switch itself off af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light lights up when the Cruise Control is activated.
The warning light lights up when the speed restrictor is activated.
Turning the ignition key to Mthe warning light turns on and it will turn off when glow plugs
reach the preset temperature. Start the engine immediately after warning light switching off.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temperature, warning light stays on for very short time.
Turning the ignition key to Mthe warning light turns on, but it should go off after few sec-
onds. The warning light turns on when there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
m
The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the
entire injection system and cause irregular engine operation. If the warning
light turns on, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the sys-
tem relieved. If the above indications come on immediately after refuelling,
water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off immediately and
contact Fiat Dealership.
Turning the ignition key to M, the warning light turns on, but it should go off after few sec-
onds. The warning light turns on when a scheduled servicing operation is to be carried out.
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ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 134
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED .............................................. 135
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 139
IF AN EXTERIOR BULB BURNS OUT .......................... 141
IF AN INTERIOR BULB BURNS OUT ........................... 145
IF A FUSE BLOWS ............................................................... 146
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ................................................. 151
TOWING THE VEHICLE ................................................... 152
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M M
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C C
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ENGINE
STARTING
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
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Proceed as follows:
❒Connect positive terminals (+near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a
jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the negative
terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery to an
earthing point
Eon the engine or the
gearbox of the vehicle to be started;
❒ Start the engine;
❒ When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
fig. 1F0P0186m
The starting procedure must
be carried out by qualified
personnel because incorrect opera-
tions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. The liquid con-
tained in the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas from
the battery. If the other battery is fitted in
another vehicle, prevent accidental con-
tacts between the metal parts of the two
vehicles.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or to turn
the steering wheel.IF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and spare wheel call for some pre-
cautions as listed below.
Alert other drivers that the
vehicle is stationary in com-
pliance with the regulations in force:
hazard warning lights, warning trian-
gle etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the vehicle, especially if
it is heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed on.
Pull the handbrake.
WARNING
Before starting to change
the wheel, deactivate the
pneumatic suspension system (where
provided). See paragraph “Pneumat-
ic suspensions” in this section.
WARNING
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fig. 22F0P0299m
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F1715
–
5
10
30
30
5
20
10
30
15
15
5
15
30
–
40
Fuse box on the dashboard on passenger side
USERS FUSE AMPERE
Rear window wiper
Free
Airbag control unit
Headlight aiming device, diagnostic socket, ESP control unit,
ventilation, particulate filter pump, steering sensor
Power rearview mirror, passenger power window
Front window power
Ceiling lights, glovebox light
Multi-function Display, anti-theft alarm siren, sound system,
CD-Changer, Radiotelephone, trailer services control unit,
Panel workers protection control unit
Cigar lighter, load compartment outlet
Rear trimming strip, starting device, instrument panel
Diagnostic socket, anti-theft system control unit
Kit main libre, airbag control unit
Engine utilities control unit, trailer utilities control unit
Rain sensor, automatic acclimatiser instrument panel,
ventilation rear part of passenger compartment
(combined fittings)
Door locking/unlocking
Free
Rear heated window and door mirrors defroster
❒Tilt the object holding compartment
and forcibly pull it out so as to access
the fuses.
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IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
IMPORTANT The battery charging pro-
cedure is described only for information
purposes. This operation should be car-
ried out by Fiat Dealership.
Charging should be slow at a low amp rat-
ing for 24 hours. Charging for a longer
time may damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminals, observing the poles;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the charg-
er off before disconnecting the battery;
❒reconnect battery negative terminal.
The liquid contained in the
battery is poisonous and cor-
rosive. 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
Do not attempt to charge a
frozen battery: it must first-
ly be thawed, otherwise it may burst.
If freezing has occurred, the battery
should be checked by skilled person-
nel to make sure that the internal el-
ements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
WARNING
ECONOMY MODE
After switching off the engine, when the
key is at the Mposition, some functions
(windscreen wipers, window winders,
map lights, car radio, etc.) can be used on-
ly for a maximum of thirty minutes, so as
to avoid the battery to be run down.
Once these thirty minutes have passed,
the active functions are put in stand-by and
the warning light of the battery flashes, ac-
companied by a message on the display.
To immediately recover the use of these
functions, it is necessary to start the en-
gine and to keep it running for a few sec-
onds.
The time which will be available will be the
double of the engine starting time.
However, this period of time will be be-
tween five and thirty minutes.
If the battery is run down, the engine can-
not be started.
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fig. 26
A
F0P0243m
Do not start the engine
when towing the vehicle.
WARNING
Before screwing the drawbar
eye, carefully clean the rela-
tive threaded part. Before starting to
tow the vehicle, take care also to
have completely tightened the draw-
bar eye onto the threaded pin.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, disen-
gage the steering lock (see
paragraph “Ignition device” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
When towing, remember that without
the help of the brake booster and
power steering, a greater effort is re-
quired on the pedal and steering
wheel. Do not use flexible cables for
towing and avoid jerks. During tow-
ing operations make sure that fasten-
ing the joint to the vehicle does not
damage the components in contact
with it. When towing the vehicle, you
must comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow ring and
how to tow on the road.
WARNING
fig. 27F0P0608m
TOWING THE VEHICLE
The tow ring provided with the vehicle is
housed in the engine compartment as
shown in fig. 26.
TOW RING
HOOKING
Proceed as follows:
❒open the bonnet and release the tow
ring A-fig. 26from its seat;
❒take away the front or rear door B-fig.
27using the supplied screwdriver;
❒completely undo the drawbar eye on
the relative threaded pin.