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AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
SENSOR (daylight sensor) fig. 48
(where provided)
It detects the changes of the external light
intensity of the car according to the light
sensitivity set: greater is the sensitivity,
smaller is the amount of external light nec-
essary to control the switching-on of the
exterior headlights. The daylight sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted with the “Set-
up Menu” of the instrument panel.
Activation
Turn the knurled ring to
2A: in this way,
the automatic activation of the side/tail-
lights and dipped beam headlights are si-
multaneously enabled according to the ex-
ternal luminosity.
During the sensor operation lights can on-
ly be made flashing.
Deactivation
As a result of the sensor deactivation, the
main beam headlights will switch off and,
after about 10 seconds, sidelights will
switch off too.
The light sensor is not able to detect the
fog presence, lights shall therefore be
switched on manually.
fig. 48F0Q0652m
“Cornering lights”
With low beams on at a speed of less than
40 km/h, when the steering wheel is
turned through a large angle or upon ac-
tivation of the direction indicator, a light
(incorporated in the fog lamp) will come
on to expand the angle of night-time visi-
bility on the side to which the vehicle is
turned.
“FOLLOW ME HOME”
DEVICE fig. 47
This function allows the illumination of the
space in front of the car for a preset pe-
riod of time.Activation
With the ignition key at STOPor re-
moved, pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel and operate it within 2 minutes
from when the engine is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the
staying on of the lights is extended by 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;
then the lights are switched off automati-
cally.
Each time the lever is operated, the in-
strument panel warning light
3turns
on (together with the message on the dis-
play) (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steer-
ing wheel for more than 2 seconds.
fig. 47F0Q0651m
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“Smart washing” function fig. 50
Pulling the lever towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) operates the
windscreen washer.Keeping the stalk pulled, with just one
movement it is possible to operate the
washer jet and the wiper at the same time;
indeed, the latter comes into action au-
tomatically if the stalk is pulled for more
than half a second.
The wiper stops working a few strokes af-
ter releasing the stalk; a further “cleaning
stroke”, after a few seconds, completes
the wiping operation.
RAIN SENSOR (where provided)
The rain sensor A-fig. 51is behind the
driving mirror in contact with the wind-
screen and has the purpose of automati-
cally adjust, during the intermittent oper-
ation, the frequency of the windscreen
wiper strokes as to the rain intensity.
The sensor has a range of adjustment that
gradually varies between wiper stationary
(no wiping) when the windscreen is dry,
to wiper at first continuous speed (con-
tinuous slow) with heavy rain.
fig. 50F0Q0646mfig. 51F0Q0014m
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
The car is provided with the electrically
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.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(CITY function) (where provided)
To connect/disconnect the CITY func-
tion, press button A-fig. 103set on the
dashboard next to the steering wheel.
Activation of this function is indicated by
the word CITY on the instrument panel
display (on certain versions it is also indi-
cated by the turning on of the CITY warn-
ing light).
When the CITY function is on the steer-
ing wheel effort is lighter and thus parking
operations are easier: therefore this func-
tion is particularly useful for driving in city
centres.FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
g, together with the
message on the display (on certain ver-
sions a symbol is displayed) (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In the event of electric power steering sys-
tem failure, the car can be driven with me-
chanical steering.SPORT FUNCTION
(where provided)
The vehicle may be equipped with a sys-
tem that allows a choice between two dri-
ving modes: normal and sports.
Press the SPORT button fig. 104to set
the system for a sporty drive with
prompter acceleration response and stiffer
steering wheel movements for a sportier
feel.
Pressing SPORT button enables the over-
boost function.
This function enables the engine control
unit to reach maximum pressure levels in-
side the turbocharger, depending on the
position of the accelerator pedal and for
a limited time. This enables to achieve an
increased engine torque.
This function is quite useful if maximum
performance is required for a short time
(e.g. overcoming other vehicles).
fig. 103F0Q0693mfig. 104F0Q0499m
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Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs
will greatly affect consumption and emis-
sions: to contain fuel consumption accel-
eration should be gradual.
Using the SPORT function, fuel consump-
tion will be slightly higher than the values
stated in paragraph “Fuel consumption” in
this Supplement.
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
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
When the function is on, the S symbol is
lit on the instrument panel. Press the but-
ton again to turn off the function and re-
store normal steering settings.
IMPORTANT when the SPORT button is
pressed, the function activates after about
5 seconds.
IMPORTANT during acceleration, when
the SPORT function is in use, it is possible
to feel steering judder, which is typical of
this sporty setting.
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.
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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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FRONT AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front air bags for the
driver, for the passenger and with driver’s
knees air bag (where provided).
The front air bags (driver and passenger)
and driver’s knees air bag (where provid-
ed) have been designed to protect the oc-
cupants in the event of head-on crashes of
medium-high severity, by placing the cush-
ion between the occupant and the steer-
ing wheel or dashboard.
Front air bags are designed to protect
car’s occupants in front crashes and there-
fore non-activation in other types of col-
lisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-
overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.In case of front crash, an electronic con-
trol unit, when required, triggers the in-
flation of the cushion according to the
severity of the collision. The cushion im-
mediately inflates, placing itself as a pro-
tection between the body of the front oc-
cupants and the structure that could cause
injuries. Immediately after, the cushion de-
flates.
The front driver / passenger air bags and
the driver’s knees air bag (where provid-
ed) are not a replacement of but comple-
mentary to the use of belts, which should
always be worn, as specified by law in Eu-
rope and most non European countries.
In case of crash, a person not wearing the
seat belt moves forward and may come in-
to contact with the cushion while it is still
inflating. Under this circumstance the pro-
tection offered by the air bag is reduced.
Do not apply stickers or oth-
er objects to the steering
wheel or to the air bag cover on the
passenger’s side or on the side roof
lining. Do not put objects on the
dashboard on passenger side since
they could interfere with proper pas-
senger air bag inflation and cause in-
juries to the car’s passengers.
WARNING
Front air bag may not be activated in the
following situations:
❒front collisions against highly de-
formable objects not affecting the car
front surface (e.g. bumper collision
against guard rail, etc.);
❒in case of wedging under other vehicles
or protective barriers (for example un-
der a truck or guard rail);
as it offers no additional protection com-
pared with the seat belts, consequently,
it would be pointless. Therefore, failure to
come into action in the above circum-
stances does not mean that the system is
not working properly.
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DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG fig. 15
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion
contained in a special recess in the cen-
tre of the steering wheel.PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
fig. 16
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion
contained into a special recess in the
dashboard, this cushion has a volume big-
ger than that of the driver.
The driver’s and passenger’s front Air bags
have been designed and calibrated to im-
prove the protection of a person wear-
ing seat belts.
At their maximum inflation, their volume
fills most of the space between the dash-
board and the passenger.
fig. 15F0Q0624mfig. 16F0Q0700m
SERIOUS DANGER: With
passenger’s air bag active,
never place child’s seats with
the cradle facing backwards
since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious in-
juries, even mortal. In the case of
need, always deactivate the passen-
ger’s air bag when a child’s seat is
placed on the front seat. The front
passenger’s seat shall be adjusted in
the most backward position to pre-
vent any contact between child’s seat
and dashboard. Even if not compul-
sory by law, you are recommended to
reactivate the air bag immediately as
soon as child transport is no longer
necessary.
WARNING
Always keep your hands on
the steering wheel rim when
driving, so that if the air bag is trig-
gered, it can inflate without meeting
any obstacles which could cause seri-
ous harm to you. Do not drive with
the body bent forwards, keep the seat
back rest in the erect position and
lean your back well against it.
WARNING
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MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
AND SIDE BAG (where provided)
Should it be absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s
front air bag and the side bag (where pro-
vided) can be deactivated.
The instrument panel warning light
“will
stay on glowing steadily until reactivating
passenger’s air bag.
DRIVER’S KNEES AIR BAG fig. 17
(where provided)
Knees air bag consists of an instant-inflat-
ing cushion housed into a special com-
partment provided for the purpose under
the steering wheel at driver’s knees level,
designed to give further protection in the
event of frontal crash.
fig. 17
AUT
O
F0Q0702m
To deactivate the passen-
ger’s front air bag and the
side bag (where provided), refer to
paragraphs “Multifunction display”
and “Reconfigurable multifunction
display” in section “Dashboard and
controls”.
WARNING
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