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IGNITION SWITCH
fig. 11
The key can turn through 4 different
positions:
S -engine off, key can be removed
and the steering column is locked;
M -drive position;
D -starting the engine.When you get out of the
vehicle, always remove
the ignition key. This will
prevent anyone from accidental-
ly working controls. Remember
to apply the handbrake and, if the
vehicle is pointing uphill, first
gear. Put the vehicle into reverse
if it is pointing downhill. Never
leave children in the vehicle by
themselves.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock:when the ig-
nition switch is in position S, remove
the ignition key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
To release the lock:move the
steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key toM.Never remove the igni-
tion key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering
wheel would automatically lock
as soon as you tried to turn it.
This always applies, even when
the vehicle is being towed.
fig. 11
F0B0406b
If the ignition switch has
been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to
steal your vehicle), get a Fiat
Dealership to check it over be-
fore you start driving again.
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation in-
volving steering system or steer-
ing column modifications (e.g.: in-
stallation of anti-theft Device)
that could badly affect perfor-
mance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with
homologation requirements.
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DOORS10 km/h is reached, the doors and the
tailgate are automatically locked.
When the key is turned to M, the ac-
tivation of this function is signalled by
a sound (“beep”). Press and keep but-
ton A-fig.12 pressed for more than
3 seconds to deactivate the above
mentioned function.
SECOND ROW CONTROL
ELECTRIC DEACTIVATION
fig. 13
Next to the electric window lock-
ing/unlocking controls on the driver’s
side, there is button Awhich prevents
rear row controls from being used and
therefore windows, sunroof (where
fitted) and side sliding doors from be-
ing opened by the passengers in the
second row.FRONT DOORS
Opening/closing by hand from
the outside fig. 14
Opening:turn the key to position
1and pull the door handle in the di-
rection of the arrow.
Closing:close the door and turn the
key to position 2.
IMPORTANT Insert the key right
into the lock before turning it.
fig. 12
F0B0012b
fig. 13
F0B0013b
fig. 14
F0B0407b
Always use these locks
when transporting chil-
dren.
Before opening a door
make sure that the oper-
ation can be performed in
safety conditions.
A buzzer will sound to inform the
driver that the outside lights are on
when a door is opened and the igni-
tion key is removed. Switch off the
lights, close the door or start the en-
gine to stop the buzzer. The vehicle
is fitted with button A-fig. 12, placed
next to the front ceiling lamp, to
lock/unlock the doors from the inside.
The vehicle is delivered to the cus-
tomer with the ”autoclose” system on.
It means that when a speed above
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INDIVIDUAL
SETTINGS
STEERING WHEEL fig. 51
DRIVING MIRROR fig. 52
You can adjust the mirror by moving
the lever:
A -anti-dazzle position;
B -normal position.ELECTRO-CHROMATIC
DRIVING MIRROR fig. 53
The car is fitted with an electro-
chromatic mirror adapting to the day
or night light.
To activate the automatic function,
the key must be turned to M, then
press button Aand led Bwill lit to sig-
nal its activation.
When the reverse gear is engaged,
the driving mirror switches over to
the automatic function, thus making
the operation easier.
fig. 51
F0B0037b
fig. 52
F0B0038b
fig. 53
F0B0039b
All adjustments must be
made when the vehicle is
stationary.
The steering wheel can be adjusted
for height and axis. Proceed as follows:
– lower lever to position 1.
– adjust the steering wheel.
– return the lever to position 2to
lock the wheel into position again.
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation in-
volving steering system or steer-
ing column modifications (e.g.: in-
stallation of anti-theft Device)
that could badly affect perfor-
mance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with
homologation requirements.
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CHILD SURVEILLANCE
MIRROR fig. 54
It is placed next to the front roof
lamp and enables the driver and the
first row passenger to view rear seats
and check the passengers seated in the
second or third row.
To use the surveillance mirror move
it from position Ato position Bas
shown in the figure.DOOR MIRRORS
During driving door mir-
rors must always be open.Electric adjustment fig. 55
Adjustment is possible only when the
key is at M.
All you need to do is press the four
directions on switch A, as required.
Use switch Bto choose the mirror
(¯right or left ˙) you want to adjust.
The electrical mirror demister equip-
ment works for a limited length of
time, and turns on automatically when
you press the heated rear window
demister button. It turns off automat-
ically after some minutes.
fig. 54
F0B0185b
fig. 55
F0B0040b
The driver’s door mir-
ror, being curve, slightly
alters the distance per-
ception.
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jury, even mortal, regardless of
the seriousness of the crash that
triggered it. Children may be
placed on the front seat of cars
fitted with passenger’s air bag de-
activation.
In this case, it is absolutely nec-
essary to check the warning light
“on the cluster to make sure de-
activation has actually taken
place (see paragraph Front and
side air bags at item Front air
bags). The front passenger seat
shall be adjusted in the most
backward position to prevent any
contact between child’s seat and
dashboard.For optimal protection in the event
of a crash, all passengers must be seat-
ed and wearing adequate restraint sys-
tems.
This is especially relevant for chil-
dren.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Direc-
tive 2003/20/EC.
A child’s head is larger and heavier
than an adult’s head with respect to
their body weight. Moreover, a child’s
head muscular and bone structure is
not fully developed. For these reasons,
children require specific restraint sys-
tems, different from those required by
adult passengers.The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of re-
straint systems classified in five groups:
Group 0weight 0-10 kg
Group 0+weight 0-13 kg
Group 1weight 9-18 kg
Group 2weight 15-25 kg
Group 3weight 22-36 kg
The groups partially overlap. This is
because there are systems which cov-
er more than one weight groupfig. 65.
fig. 65
F0B0193b
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GroupWeight groupsSeats Third row, 3-seat bench
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Standard 2000/3/CE which enforces the use of restraint systems classified ac-
cording to the following tables:
1)Child restraint systems should be
installed on the rear seat as this is the
most protected area in the vehicle in
the event of a crash.Children must never be
seated in the front pas-
senger seat in cars with
passenger’s front airbag.2)When deactivating the passenger
front air bag, always check that the sys-
tem has actually been deactivated by
looking at the specific warning light
“
that shall be on with fixed light on the
instrument panel. To sum up the safety precautions to follow when transporting children:
Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3Front
passenger
U
U
U
USecond row,
rear side
passenger
U
L (Type Isofix)
U
L (Type Isofix)
U
USecond row,
central front
passenger
U
U
U
UThird row,
rear side
passenger
U
U
U
U
Side seats
U
U
U
UCentral seats
–
–
U
U up to 13 kg
9-18 kg
15-25 kg
22-36 kg
Legend:
U= suitable for “Universal” restraint systems according to the European Standard ECE-R44 for the above mentioned
“Groups”.
L= suitable for certain child’s restraint systems available at Lineaccessori for the specified group.
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INSTRUMENTSA -Odometer display: speedometer,
kilometre counter, maintenance indi-
cator, engine oil level gauge (where fit-
ted) and, for versions with automatic
gear, engaged gear indicator and sym-
bol for presence of ice on the road, if
any.
B -Warning lights
C -Trip kilometre counter reset
button
D -Button for instrument panel
brightness adjustment
fig. 74F0B0412b
fig. 75F0B0413b
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A - Rev counter
B- Speedometer
C- Fuel gauge with reserve tank
warning light
D- Coolant temperature gauge with
warning light showing when the tem-
perature is too high
fig. 78F0B0055b
A- Infotelematic Connect system
display
B- Speedometer
C- Fuel gauge with reserve tank
warning light
D- Coolant temperature gauge with
warning light showing when the tem-
perature is too high
E- Rev counter
fig. 79F0B0451b