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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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RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(where provided)
The car can be provided with the recon-
figurable multifunction display that shows
useful information, according to the pre-
vious settings made, necessary when dri-
ving.
INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 23
The standard screen shows the following
indications:
AClock
BDate
CSport function indication (where pro-
vided)
DOdometer (covered km or miles)
EIndications about car conditions (e.g.:
doors open, or possible presence of ice
on road, etc. ...)
FHeadlight aiming position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)
GExternal temperature
Rotating the starter’s key into MARpo-
sition, the main page will be displayed al-
so showing the date fig. 23or the boost-
ing pressure of the turbocharger fig. 24
depending on the set-up selected from the
menu, caption “Homepage” (“Date” of
“Engine Info”).CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 25
ÕTo scroll the display and the related
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MODEBrief press to open the menu
and/or to move to next screen or to con-
firm the option required.
Long press to go back to the standard
screen.
ÔTo scroll the display and the related op-
tions downwards or to decrease the
value displayed.NoteButtons Õand Ôactivate different
functions according to the following situ-
ations:
– to scroll the menu options upwards and
downwards;
– to increase or to decrease values during
settings.
NoteWhen opening one of the front
doors the display will show for a few sec-
onds the clock and covered km or miles.
fig. 25F0Q0643m
fig. 23F0Q3268gfig. 24F0Q0041m
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Speed Beep (Speed limit)
With this function it is possible to set the
car speed limit (km/h or mph); when this
limit is exceeded the driver is immediate-
ly alerted (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE, the display
will show wording (Speed Beep);
– press button
Õor Ôto select activa-
tion (On) or deactivation (Off) of the
speed limit;
– if selecting (On), press button
Õor Ôto select the required speed limit and then
press MODEto confirm.
NoteThe possible setting is between 30
and 200 km/h, or between 20 and 125
mph depending on the unit set previous-
ly (see “Distance unit (Dist. Unit)” para-
graph described later. Every press on but-
ton
Õ/Ôincreases/decreases by 5 units.
Keeping the button Õ/Ôpressed obtains
the automatic fast increase or decrease.
When you are near the required setting
complete adjustment by single presses.– 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.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE: (On) will
flash on the display;
– press button
Ô: (Off) will flash on the
display;
– 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. Dimmer (Passenger compartment
control light rheostat)
(only with side/taillights on)
With this function it is possible to adjust
brightness of the instrument panel and of
buttons and controls of sound system and
automatic climate control system (where
provided) according to 8 levels (with
side/taillights on).
To adjust brightness proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE, the previ-
ously set level will flash on the display;
– press button
Õor Ôto adjust the
brightness 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.
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
(see Multifunctional Display or Reconfigurable Multifunctional Display)
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Trip distance
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new mission.
Average consumption
This value shows the average consump-
tion from the start of the new mission.
Instant consumption
Represents the indicative average of con-
sumptions from the beginning of the new
mission.
Average speed
This value shows the car average speed as
a function of the overall time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.TRIP button fig. 26
The TRIPbutton, set on right steering
column stalk, shall be used (with ignition
key at MAR), to display and to reset the
previously described values to start a new
mission:
– short push to display the different val-
ues;
– long push to reset and then start a new
mission.
New mission
Reset can be:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by press-
ing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “trip
distance” reaches 9999,9 km or when the
“trip time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and
59 minutes);
– after disconnecting/reconnecting the
battery.IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip A” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.
IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip B” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.
Start of journey procedure
With ignition key at MAR, press and keep
button TRIPpressed for over 2 seconds
to reset.
Exit Trip
The TRIPfunction is quitted automati-
cally after all values have been displayed or
by keeping button MODEpressed for
over 1 second.
fig. 26F0Q0647m
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REAR SCREEN WIPER/
REAR SCREEN WASHER fig. 52
This operates only with the ignition turned
to MAR. Operation ceases when the
lever is released.
When the wheel on the lever is turned
from position
OOto position ', the rear
wiper operates as follows:
❒in intermittent mode when the rear
wiper is not in operation;
❒in synchronous mode (at half the rate
of the windscreen wiper) when the
windscreen wiper is working;
❒in continuous mode, with reverse en-
gaged and the control active.HEADLIGHT WASHER
(where provided) fig. 53
Car headlight washers are “retractable”,
i.e.: they are located inside the front
bumpers and they are activated (with
dipped beam headlights and/or main beam
headlights on) when the windscreen wash-
er is operated.
IMPORTANT Check at regular intervals
correct operation and cleanness of noz-
zles.
Never use the rear window
wiper to remove ice or snow
from the rear window. In these
conditions, the wiper is sub-
mitted to excessive effort that results
in motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation inhibition for few sec-
onds as a consequence. If operation is
not restored contact Fiat Dealership.
fig. 52F0Q0653m
With the windscreen wiper in operation
and reverse engaged, continuous opera-
tion of the rear screen wiper is also acti-
vated. When the lever is pushed toward
the dashboard (unstable position), the rear
washer jet is also activated. When the
lever is held in this position for longer than
half a second, the rear wiper is also op-
erated. When the lever is released, smart
washing is activated, as for the windscreen
wiper.
fig. 53F0Q0018m
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CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
WITH SPOT LIGHTS fig. 55
Switch Aturns on/off the ceiling lights.
With switch Ain central position, lights
Cand Dturn on/off when opening/clos-
ing the front doors.
With switch Apressed on the left side,
lights Cand Dwill always stay off. With
switch Apressed on the right side, lights
Cand Dwill always stay on.
Light turning on/off is gradual.
Switch Bperforms the spot function; with
ceiling light off, it will turn on:
❒light Cif pressed on the left side;
❒light Dif pressed on the right side.IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure the switch is at central po-
sition: lights off with doors closed in or-
der to avoid draining the battery. In any
case, if the switch is left inadvertently to
the On position, the lights will turn off au-
tomatically 15 minutes after turning the
engine off.Ceiling light timing
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at
night or with poor lighting, 2 different
timed switching on modes have been
provided.
Light timing when getting into the car
Lights will turn on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when opening
front doors;
❒for about 3 minutes when opening one
of the side doors;
❒for about 10 seconds when closing the
doors.
Timing will stop when turning the ignition
key to MAR.
fig. 55F0Q0669m
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POWER WINDOWS
A safety system is provided that is able to
detect the present of an obstacle when the
window is closing. When this event oc-
curs, the system interrupts and immedi-
ately reverses the window travel.
IMPORTANT In the event that the anti-
crushing function is activated 5 times in
only 1 minute, the system will automati-
cally enter the “recovery” mode (self-pro-
tection). This conditions is pointed out by
the fact that, in the closing phase, the win-
dow goes up in jerks.
So, it is necessary to carry out the sys-
tem restore procedure, acting as follows:
❒ open the windows;
or
❒turn the ignition key to STOPand then
to MAR.
If no malfunction is present, the window
returns to its normal operation automat-
ically.
IMPORTANT With ignition key at STOP
or removed, the power windows remain
activated for about 2 minutes and are de-
activated immediately the moment a door
is opened.
The system conforms to the
forthcoming standard 2000/
4/EC concerning the safety of pas-
sengers leaning out of the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
IMPORTANT On some versions, when
button Ëon the key with remote control
is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, the
windows open, while when button Áis
pressed for longer than 2 seconds, the
windows are closed.
fig. 82F0Q0622m
CONTROLS
Front driver side door fig. 82
On the driver’s door panel are set the but-
tons for controlling, with ignition key at
MAR:
A: front left window opening/closing;
window opening or closing in “auto-
matic continuous” mode;
B: front right window opening/closing;
window opening or closing in “auto-
matic continuous” mode;
C: rear power window enabling/disabling
controls;
D: opening/closure of left front door
(where fitted). Continuous automatic
operation during window open and
closure;
E: opening/closure of right front door
(where fitted). Continuous automatic
operation during window open and
closure;
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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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