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Lights “On” reminder
(if equipped)
A buzzer/ chime sounds to remind you to
turn off the lights if they are left on when
the ignition key is removed and the dri-
ver’s door is opened.Day time running light control
(if equipped)
When the engine is started, this system
turns on all lights. But this control is can-
celed when the light control lever is
turned to any position other than “OFF”.
LIGHTING/TURN
SIGNAL CONTROL
LEVER
LIGHTING OPERATION
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are three
positions: in the “OFF” position all lights
are off; in the middle position the front
parking lights, taillights, licence plate light,
and instrument lights are on, but the head-
lights are off; in the third position the
headlights come on in addition to the oth-
er lights.
With the headlights on, push the lever for-
ward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument panel will come on. To mo-
mentarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when
you have completed the signal.
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TURN SIGNAL OPERATION
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, move the lever up or down to ac-
tivate the right or left turn signals.
Normal turn signal
Move the lever all the way upward or
downward to signal. When the turn is
completed, the signal will cancel and the
lever will return to its normal position.Lane change signal
Some times, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far
enough to cancel the turn signal. For con-
venience, you can flash the turn signal by
moving the lever part way and holding it
there. The lever will return to its normal
position when you release it. REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the rear fog light on, twist the
knob as shown in the illustration with the
head light switch in the third position.
When the rear fog light is on, an indicator
light on the instrument cluster will come
on. Do not turn the rear fog light switch
unless the head light switch is in the third
position.
NOTE When the head light switch is re-
turned to the “OFF” position, the rear fog
light switch will be canceled automatically.
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If the lever is equipped with the “INT
TIME” control, turn the control forward
or rearward to adjust the intermittent
wiper operation to the desired interval.WINDSHIELD WASHER
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers
will automatically turn on at low speed if
they are not already on and the “INT” po-
sition is equipped.
WINDSHIELD WIPER
AND WASHER LEVER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
To turn the windshield wipers on, move
the lever down to one of the three op-
erating positions. In the “INT” position
(if equipped), the wipers operate inter-
mittently. The “INT” position is very con-
venient for driving in mist or light rain. In
the “LO” position, the wipers operate at
a steady low speed. In the “HI” position,
the wipers operate at a steady high speed.
To turn off the wipers, move the lever
back to the “OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to the
“MIST” position, the windshield wipers
will turn on continuously at low speed.
IMPORTANT Never use the window
wiper to remove ice or snow from the
windscreen. In these conditions, the wiper
is submitted to excessive effort that re-
sults in motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation inhibition for few seconds
as a consequence. If operation is not re-
stored (also after restarting the vehicle by
the ignition key) contact Fiat Dealership.
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
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62J035
62J036
To prevent windshield icing in
cold weather, turn on the de-
froster to heat the windshield before
and during windshield washer use.
Do not use radiator antifreeze in the
windshield washer reservoir. It can se-
verely impair visibility when sprayed
on the windshield, and can also dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
WARNING
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I I
N N
S S
T T
R R
U U
M M
E E
N N
T T
P P
A A
N N
E E
L L
60G406
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 70
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................................................... 71
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ...................... 72
SPEEDOMETER/ ODOMETER/ TRIP METER/
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL ............................. 81
TACHOMETER .................................................................... 83
FUEL GAUGE ....................................................................... 84
TEMPERATURE GAUGE/OVERHEAT INDICATOR
LIGHT (for diesel engine model) ...................................... 84HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ...................................... 85
“ESP OFF” SWITCH (if equipped)................................... 85
2WD/ 4WD SWITCH (if equipped) ................................ 86
HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH (if equipped) .........87
HEATED REAR WINDOW AND HEATED OUTSIDE
REARVIEW MIRRORS (if equipped)SWITCH .............. 88
ILLUMINATION CANCEL SWITCH (if equipped) ..... 89
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if equipped) ................ 89
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY (if equipped) .. 90
GLOVE BOX ......................................................................... 91
INFORMATION DISPLAY (Type I) (if equipped) ......... 91
INFORMATION DISPLAY (Type II) (if equipped) ........ 94
CLOCK (if equipped) .......................................................... 98
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ....... 99
MANUAL HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ..................................... 100
AUTOMATIC HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM....................................... 104
AUDIO SYSTEMS ................................................................ 109
MP3/WMA PLAYER (if equipped).................................... 120
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.Instrument cluster
2.Ignition switch
3.Lighting switch/ Turn signal and dim-
mer switch
4.Windshield wiper and washer switch/
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
5.Hazard warning switch
6.Other switches (if equipped)
7.Heater control panel
8.Audio (if equipped)
9.Cigarette lighter/ ashtray or storage
area
10.Hood release
11.Center ventilator
12.Side ventilator
13.Side defroster
14.Glove box
15.Fuse box
16.Air bag (if equipped)
17.Information display
12 13 1313 31614 11 517 8 16 12 13
15 10 62971412 1313 133 16 1 4 11 517 8 16 12 13
15 10 6 2 7 14 9
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Right-hand drive
Left-hand drive
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1.Speedometer
2.Odometer/Trip meter
3.Odometer/Trip meter selector knob
4.Tachometer
5.Fuel gauge
6.Temperature gauge
7.Warning and indicator lights
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The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (Proportioning
valve function) of the ABS system fails.
If the brake system warning light comes
on while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
you should:
❒Pull off the road and stop carefully.
❒Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping at the side of the road.
– If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the near-
est dealer for repairs, or
WARNING AND
INDICATOR LIGHTS
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING
LIGHT
65D477
For working check of this light, there are
following three different type operations
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
❒The light comes on briefly when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON”
and/or “START” position.
❒The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.
❒The light comes on when under either
or both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
Remember that stopping dis-
tance may be longer, you
may have to push harder on the ped-
al, and the pedal may go down far-
ther than normal.
WARNING
If any of the following con-
ditions occur, you should im-
mediately ask your Fiat Dealership to
inspect the brake system.
If the brake system warning light does
not go out after the engine has been
started and the parking brake has
been fully released.
If the brake system warning light does
not come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position.
If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehicle
operation.
WARNING
– Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
dealer for repairs.
NOTE Because the disc brake system is
selfadjusting, the fluid level will drop as the
brake pads become worn. Replenishing
the brake fluid reservoir is considered
normal periodic maintenance.
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tion) and there may be something wrong
with both the rear brake force control
function and anti-lock function of the ABS
system.
If one of these happens, have the system
inspected by your Fiat Dealership.
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNING LIGHT
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving, there may be something wrong with
the ABS.
If this happens:
❒Pull off the road and stop carefully.
❒Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-
ing light still stays on, the system will be
something wrong.
If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on, or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is
equipped with the rear brake force con-
trol function (Proportioning valve func-SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT
(if equipped)
ESP
®is a registered trademark of Daim-
lerChrysler AG.
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the ESP
®systems other than ABS
is activated. If this light blinks, drive care-
fully.When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving and remains on, there may be some-
thing wrong with the ESP
®systems (other
than ABS). You should have the system in-
spected by an authorized FIAT dealer.
NOTE When you disconnect and re- con-
nect the battery, ESP
®system functions
other than ABS will be deactivated and the
slip indicator light will blink 1 time per sec-
ond. For details on how to reactive the
ESP
®systems, refer to “SLIP Indicator
Light” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
The ESP®systems cannot
prevent accidents. Always
drive carefully.
WARNING
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