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Whilst driving with the de-
vice on, do not place the
gear lever in neutral and do not move
the Dualogic gear lever into position
N or R.
WARNING
In the event of device mal-
function or failure, turn the
knurled ring A-fig. 54 to OFF and con-
tact a Fiat Dealership after checking
the protection fuse integrity.
WARNING
TO RESET THE
MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been disengaged for ex-
ample pressing the brake or clutch pedal,
the memorised speed can be reset as fol-
lows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching a
speed approaching the one memorised;
❒engage the gear selected at the time of
speed memorising (4th, 5thor 6thgear);
❒press button C-fig. 54.
TO INCREASE THE
MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in
two ways:
❒pressing the accelerator and then mem-
orising the new speed reached;
or
❒turning the knurled ring B-fig. 54tem-
porarily to (+).
Each turn of the knurled ring will corre-
spond to a slight increase in speed (about
1 km/h), while keeping the knurled ring
turned will correspond to a continuous
speed increase. TO REDUCE
MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in
two ways:
❒disengaging the device and then mem-
orising the new speed;
or
❒keeping the knurled ring B-fig. 54to
(–) until reaching the new speed which
will be memorised automatically.
Each turn of the knurled ring will corre-
spond to a slight reduction in speed (about
1 km/h), while keeping the knurled ring
turned will correspond to a continuous
speed reduction.DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
Turn the knurled ring A-fig. 54to OFF
or the ignition key to STOP. The device
is automatically deactivated also in one of
the following cases:
❒pressing the brake or clutch pedal;
❒ASR or ESP cut-in (where provided);
❒changing gear on versions with a Dua-
logic gearbox (where fitted), if in Man-
ual mode
❒inadvertently moving the Dualogic gear
lever (where fitted) to position N or R.
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ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability
Program)
(where provided)
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event of
tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road
surfaces changes.
With ESP, ASR and Hill Holder systems
is also installed (where provided) the MSR
system (engine brake torque control sys-
tem).
ESP SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing light
áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESP
system and it is provided to facilitate start-
ing on slopes.
It will activate automatically with the fol-
lowing conditions:
❒Uphill: car at a standstill on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine run-
ning, clutch and brake pedal pressed,
gearbox to neutral or engaged gear oth-
er than reverse.
❒Downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, clutch and brake pedal pressed
and reverse gear engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until reaching
the torque suitable for starting, or in any
case for max. 2 seconds in order to pass
easily from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal.
After two seconds without starting, the
system will deactivate automatically by re-
leasing gradually the brake force.
At releasing, the typical brake disengage-
ment noise indicating that the car is go-
ing to move will be heard.
Performance of the ESP sys-
tem, in terms of active safe-
ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al-
ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility an traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re-
sponsibility.
WARNING
ESP SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of failure, the ESP system is
automatically disconnected and the warn-
ing light
ácomes on with fixed light on
the instrument panel (on certain versions
together with the message on the display)
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”). In this case contact a Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
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ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 130
PARKING................................................................................ 133
USING THE GEARBOX...................................................... 134
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS................................. 135
TOWING TRAILERS............................................................ 137
SNOW TYRES....................................................................... 139
SNOW CHAINS................................................................... 139
CAR INACTIVITY ............................................................... 140
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USING THE GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch ped-
al fully and shift the gear lever into the re-
quired position (the diagram of gear po-
sition is shown on the knob fig. 2and
fig. 3.
To engage 6
thgear (1.416V, 1.4 T-JET,
1.6 Multijet, 1.9 Multijet 16V version,
2.0 Multijet) press the lever to the right to
prevent engaging 4
thgear by mistake. A
similar action is required to shift down
from 6
thto 5th.
IMPORTANT The car can only be put in-
to reverse gear when it has stopped mov-
ing completely. With the engine running,
before engaging the reverse, wait at least
2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully down
to prevent damage and grating of the
gears.
To engage reverse Rfrom neutral, lift the
sliding ring A-fig. 2or A-fig. 3 under the
knob and shift the lever to the right and
back.
fig. 2F0Q0734mfig. 3F0Q0602m
To change gears properly
you must push the clutch
pedal fully down. It is therefore es-
sential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying
flat and do not get in the way of the
pedals.
WARNINGDo not drive with your hand
resting on the gear lever as the
force exerted, even if slight,
could lead over time to pre-
mature wear on the gearbox internal
components.
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ENGINE STARTING
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Yturns on glowing steadily, contact im-
mediately Fiat Dealership.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
Proceed as follows fig. 1:
❒ Connect positive terminals (+ near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a
jump lead;
❒ With a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
and to an earthing point
Eon the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
❒ Start the engine;
❒ When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas from
the battery. If the other battery is fitted in
another car, prevent accidental contacts
between the metal parts of the two cars.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the servo-
brake and electrical power steering sys-
tem are not operating until the engine is
started, a greater effort will therefore be
required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
fig. 1F0Q0733m
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger be
used to start the engine: it
could damage the electronic
systems and in particular the ignition
and injection control units.
Do not carry out this proce-
dure if you lack experience;
if it is not done correctly it can cause
very intense electrical discharges. In
addition, the fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. You
are also advised not to put naked
flames or lighted cigarettes near the
battery and not to cause sparks.
WARNING
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ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Sele-
nia, products, designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
– see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
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Modifications or repairs to the fuel system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s techni-
cal specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
Six forward gears
and reverse
with synchromesh for
forward gear
engagement
Self-adjusting pedal
without idle
stroke
FrontFive forward gears
and reverse
with synchromesh for
forward gear
engagement
Self-adjusting pedal
without idle
stroke
Front
FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.4 16V1.4 T-JET 1.6 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet 8V1.9 Multijet 16V - 2.0 Multijet
Fuel feed Multipoint sequential Multipoint sequential phased Direct injection with
phased electronic injection electronic injection with electronically controlled
returnless system turbosupercharger Multijet “Common Rail”
and intercooler turbosupercharger
and intercooler
TRANSMISSION
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET - 1.6 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet 16V- 2.0 Multijet1.9 Multijet 8V
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
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litres
57
8-10
6.0
2.75
2.9
1.87
2.4 (
❍)
–
3 (6)
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1.4 16V - 1.4 T-JET1.6 Multijet
1.9 Multijet
litres
57 ()
8-10 ()
7.1
4.3 ()
4.6 ()
1.76 (
❏)
1.87 ()
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
–
3.6 ()
3.85 ()
1.6 (❏)
1.7 ()
0.525
– kg
–
–
–
2.4
2.55
1.7
2.1 (❍)
0.525
–Recommended fuels and
genuine lubricants
Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
() Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU
UP(▲)
SELENIA K P.E.
() SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR MATRYX (
❍)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
2.0 Multijet
litres
57 ()
8-10 ()
7.1
4.3
4.9
3.1
–
3 (6)kg
–
–
–
3.6
4.1
2.7
0.525
–
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuitwith ABS:
Windscreen /
rear window / headlight
washer fluid reservoir: (*)
(*) The values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers.
(
❏) 1.9 Multijet 8v version
(
) 1.6 Multijet/1.9 Multijet 16v versions
(
❍) 1.4 T-JET versions
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
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