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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your car. These labels bear sym-
bols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that particular com-
ponent.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 6.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it
has been fitted with an engine immobilis-
ing system. This system is automatically ac-
tivated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans-
mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-
nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password” by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
fig. 6F0Q0640m
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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 17
It shows the car speed.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT (Brightness sensor)
(versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction Display are provided with
a brightness sensor (located inside the
tachometer), able to detect the environ-
ment light conditions and, depending on
the measurement, to adjust the operat-
ing mode of the dashboard.
The instrument operates as follows:
❒in “daylight” mode, the display can be
set on 8 different levels, the dashboard
graphics are turned off and all the in-
dexes are fully lighted and cannot be
adjusted;
❒in “night” mode, the display, the graph-
ics and the indexes can be set on 8 dif-
ferent levels. The brightness of the bi-
zone automatic climate control system
display and of the car radio display is
accordingly adjusted.REV. COUNTER fig. 18
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
On diesel versions the rev counter end
scale value is 6000 rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden speed in-
crease. This is normal as it takes place dur-
ing normal operation, for example when
activating the climate control system or
the fan. In particular a slow change in the
speed preserves the battery charge.
fig. 18F0Q0607mfig. 17F0Q0606m
The brightness level depends on the set-
tings previously set by means of the Setup
Menu of the reconfigurable multifunctional
display (see “Dimmer” at paragraph “Re-
configurable multifunctional display”).
When travelling, the graphics lighting may
turn on if the lighting in the passenger
compartment changes from “daylight” to
“night” condition (e.g. when entering a
tunnel).
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Day
YearMonthEnglish
Portugês
Español
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
BELT BUZZER
HEADL. SENSOR
SET TIME
SET DATE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE UNITS LANGUAGE BUZZER VOLUMEBUTTON VOL. SERVICE
Briefly press button MODEto start surfing from the standard screen.
To surf the menu use buttons Õor Ô. Note For safety reasons, when
the car is running, it is possible to access only the reduced menu (for
setting “Dimmer” and “Speed Beep”). When the car is stationary access
to the whole menu is enabled. On cars provided with Connect Nav+
many functions are displayed on the navigator display.
MODE
briefly press
button
Example:
fig. 24
F0Q3253g
TRIP B DATA SPEED BEEP DIMMER EXIT MENU
Nederlands
MODE
briefly press
button
PASSENGER AIRBAG
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Example:Day
YearMonthEnglish
Portugês
Español
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
BELT BUZZERSPEED BEEP
HEADL. SENSOR
SET TIME
SET DATE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS LANGUAGE BUZZER VOLUME BUTTON VOL.
MODE
briefly press
button
MODE
briefly press
button
fig. 25a
SERVICE
F0Q3280g
TRIP B DATA DIMMER
EXIT MENU
PASSENGER AIRBAG
NederlandsBriefly press button MODEto start surfing from the standard screen.
To surf the menu use buttons Õor Ô. Note For safety reasons, when
the car is running, it is possible to access only the reduced menu (for
setting “Dimmer” and “Speed Beep”). When the car is stationary access
to the whole menu is enabled. On cars provided with Connect Nav+
many functions are displayed on the navigator display.
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See radio (Audio repetition)
With this function the display repeats in-
formation relevant to the sound system.
– Radio: selected radio station frequency
or RDS message, automatic tuning acti-
vation or AutoSTore;
– audio CD, MP3 CD: track number;
– CD Changer: CD number and track
number;
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off)
sound system info displaying proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MODE: On or Off
will flash on the display according to pre-
vious setting;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– briefly press button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard screen
without storing settings.Autoclose (Automatic central
door locking when travelling)
When activated (On), this function locks
automatically the doors when the car
speed exceeds 20 km/h.
To activate or to deactivate this function
proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODEto display
the submenu;
– briefly press button MODE: On or Off
will flash on the display according to pre-
vious setting;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– briefly press button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard screen
without storing settings;
– Press again button MODEfor long to
go back to the standard screen or to the
main menu according to the current menu
level.Units (Setting units)
With this function it is possible to set the
units through three submenus: “Dis-
tances”, “Consumption” and “Tempera-
ture”.
To set the required unit proceed as fol-
lows:
– briefly press button MODE, the display
will show the three submenus;
– press button
Õor Ôto scroll the three
submenus;
– select the required submenu and then
press briefly button MODE;
– if selecting “Distances”: pressing button
MODEbriefly, the display will show “km”
or “mi” according to previous setting;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– if selecting “Consumption”: briefly press
button MODEthe display will show
“km/l”, “l/100km” or “mpg” according to
previous setting;
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SOUND SYSTEM
(where provided)
For the operation of the radio with CD/
MP3 CD player (where provided), read
the instructions for use given in the Sup-
plement attached to this Owner Hand-
book.
fig. 102F0Q0691m
Sound system installation
The sound system shall be installed in the
proper space occupied by the central odd-
ment compartment A-fig. 102, here you
will find the preset cables.
To remove the oddment compartment
press the retaining devices in the points
shown in the figure.
For connection to existing
car presetting system, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to prevent any
trouble that could impair car safety.
WARNING
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INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the car and in after-market shall
bear the following marking:IMPORTANT The installation of devices
involving modifications of car character-
istics may determine the withdrawal of the
driving licence by the appointed public au-
thorities and the forfeiture of the warranty
as concerns defects/failures due to said
modification or leading directly or indi-
rectly to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
due to damages connected with the in-
stallation of accessories/devices not sup-
plied by or recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance with
the specified prescriptions.RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs
mobile phones, HAM radio systems and
the like) shall not be used inside the car
unless a separate aerial is mounted on the
roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices
inside the passenger compartment (with-
out separated aerial) produces radio-fre-
quency electromagnetic fields which, am-
plified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause elec-
trical systems equipping the car to mal-
function. This could compromise safety in
addition to constituting a potential hazard
for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns -approved mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with
the instructions for use provided by the
mobile phone’s manufacturer.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers, provided that installation
is workmanlike performed in compliance
with Manufacturer’s specifications at a spe-
cialised service centre.
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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (T.P.M.S.)
(where provided)T.P.M.S. cannot indicate sudden tyre pres-
sure drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this event,
brake the car cautiously and avoid sudden
steering.
Strong radio-frequency disturbances could
inhibit proper TPMS system operation.
This condition will be indicated by the
turning on of warning light nnor symbol
on the instrument panel, together with the
message on the display. This indication will
go off automatically as soon as the radio-
frequency disturbance ceases.
The T.P.M.S. system does
not exempt the driver to
check tyre and spare wheel pressure
at regular intervals (see paragraph
“Wheels” in section “Car mainte-
nance”).
WARNING
The car may be equipped with a Tyre Pres-
sure Monitoring System, which indicates to
the driver the tyre pressure status by two
different indications: “Check tyre pres-
sures” and “Low tyre pressures”. For a de-
tailed description of the two indications,
see the “Warning Lights and Messages” sec-
tion. This system consists of a radio-fre-
quency sensor, installed on each wheel (on
the rim inside the tyre) that sends pressure
information to the control unit.IMPORTANT NOTES
Failure indications will not be stored and
therefore will not be displayed when turn-
ing the engine off and on again. If failure
persists, the control unit will send warn-
ing indications to the instrument panel on-
ly after a few seconds when the car is
moving.
Tyre pressure should be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
hot tyres, do not reduce pressure al-
though it is higher than the prescribed val-
ue but repeat the check when tyres are
cold (see section “Wheels” in section
“Technical Specifications”).
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