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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSINSTRUMENT DASHBOARD........................................... 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL......................................................... 6
SYMBOLS................................................................................ 8
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 9
THE KEYS............................................................................... 10
ALARM.................................................................................... 14
DEAD LOCK DEVICE......................................................... 16
IGNITION DEVICE.............................................................. 19
ON BOARD INSTRUMENTS............................................ 20
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY ...................................... 22
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY .. 25
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS........................................................ 28
TRIP COMPUTER................................................................. 36
SEATS....................................................................................... 39
HEAD RESTS.......................................................................... 42
STEERING WHEEL............................................................... 43
REAR VIEW MIRRORS ....................................................... 44
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM................... 47
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER........................................ 49
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER................................ 52
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.............................................................. 62
WINDOW CLEANING...................................................... 65CRUISE CONTROL............................................................. 68
CEILING LIGHTS.................................................................. 70
CONTROLS........................................................................... 71
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT..................................................... 74
SUN ROOF............................................................................. 78
DOORS................................................................................... 81
ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS........................... 82
BOOT ...................................................................................... 84
ENGINE HOOD................................................................... 90
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK..................................................... 92
HEADLAMPS.......................................................................... 93
ABS SYSTEM........................................................................... 94
ESP SYSTEM............................................................................ 96
ASR SYSTEM.......................................................................... 97
EOBD SYSTEM...................................................................... 98
T.P.M.S. SYSTEM.................................................................... 99
CAR RADIO........................................................................... 100
USER PURCHASED ACCESSORIES................................. 101
PARKING SENSORS............................................................ 102
VEHICLE REFUELLING........................................................ 104
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION................................. 105
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HEATING/CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
1 Fixed side vents - 2 Adjustable side outlets - 3 Fixed upper vent - 4 Fixed central vent - 5 Central swivel vents - 6 Lower vents -
7 Lower vents for rear seats - 8 Adjustable vents for rear seats.
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the car is fitted with front and rear pre-
tensioners (where provided). These de-
vices, in the event of a violent crash,
rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way they ensure that the seat belt
adheres perfectly to the wearer before the
restraining action begins.
Front pretensioners activation is indicat-
ed by buckle withdrawal downwards.
Rear pretensioners (where provided) ac-
tivation is indicated by seat belt retractor
locking; the seat belt cannot be drawn
back up when guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.
Pretensioner activation may produce a
small amount of smoke. This smoke is in
no way toxic and presents no fire hazard.The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-
fected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
and rear (where provided) seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which allows con-
trolled sag in such a way as to dose the
force acting on the chest and shoulders
during the belt restraining action in case
of front crash.The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Preten-
sioner validity is written on the label
set on the door contour sheet metal.
Pretensioners should be replaced at
Fiat Dealership as this date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any as-
sistance.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 146
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE LIQUID ....................................... 146
HAND BRAKE ENGAGED ............................................... 146
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 146
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE CHEST
PROTECTION AIR BAGS (SIDE BAGS) OFF ............... 147
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 147
EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE ..... 148
INSUFFICIENT BATTERY RECHARGING .................... 148
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 148
EBD FAILURE......................................................................... 148
INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........................ 149
DEGRADED OIL................................................................... 149
POWER STEERING FAILURE ........................................... 149
INCOMPLETE DOOR CLOSURE .................................... 149
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 149
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE (EOBD) ........ 149
FUEL RESERVE ..................................................................... 150
SPARK PLUG PREHEATING ............................................. 150
SPARK PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ........................... 150
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................................................ 151
FIAT CODE - VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE ................................................................ 151
ALARM FAILURE .................................................................. 151
BREAK-IN ATTEMPT .......................................................... 151
ELECTRONIC KEY NOT RECOGNISED ..................... 151
EXTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE .............................................. 152
REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................. 152GENERIC SIGNALLING ..................................................... 152
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................................... 154
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 154
POSITION LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ........................ 154
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 154
FOG LIGHTS ......................................................................... 154
LEFT TURN SIGNAL ........................................................... 154
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ....................................................... 154
HIGH BEAMS ......................................................................... 155
POSSIBILITY OF ICE ON ROADS ................................... 155
LIMITED RANGE .................................................................. 155
ASR SYSTEM .......................................................................... 155
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE ..................... 155
MAXIMUM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL
TEMPERATURE .................................................................... 155
SET SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDANCE .................................... 156
CONSTANT SPEED REGULATOR
(CRUISE CONTROL) .......................................................... 156
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................. 156
MINIMUM ENGINE OIL LEVEL ....................................... 156
REAR SIDE CHEST PROTECTION AIR BAGS
(REAR SIDE BAGS) OFF ..................................................... 156
TURNING OFF A MOVING VEHICLE ........................... 156
STARTING PROCEDURE DISPLAY INFORMATION
MESSAGES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)............... 156
STARTING PROCEDURE DISPLAY INFORMATION
MESSAGES (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) ...................... 156
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Fuse box in the boot
USERSFUSE AMPERE
+30 Hi-Fi audio amplifier
Free
+30 front driver seat regulation control unit
+15 excluded during ignition for front driver seat heating
Free
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+30 front passenger seat regulation control unit
Free
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+15 excluded during ignition for front driver seat heating
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Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electron-
ic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be washed
with the engine cold and the ignition key
at OFF. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and
various covers) have not been damaged or
removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-
al.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moist-
ened chamois leather or cloth without
pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry
absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then
wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
with water and neutral soap. Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. Therefore the car should
be washed in areas equipped
for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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Identification data................................ 218
Ignition device....................................... 19
In an emergency................................... 157
Injection system
– EOBD engine control system
failure warning light....................... 149
– injection system failure warning
light................................................... 149
Instrument dashboard......................... 5
Instrument panel.................................. 6
Interior equipment.............................. 74
Interiors
– maintenance.................................... 215
Isofix Universal (car seat) .................. 117
“Isofix Universale” car seat ............... 117
– installation presetting.................... 117
– suitability of use ............................. 118
Keys ....................................................... 10
– emergency key.................................. 13
– key with remote control................ 11
Lamps (replacement)
– exterior lamp replacement.......... 173
– general information....................... 169
– interior lamp replacement........... 178
– lamp types....................................... 170
Level checks.......................................... 198
Levels
– level checks..................................... 198
License plate lights
– lamp replacement.......................... 178
3rd stop lights....................................... 177
Liquids and lubricants......................... 236Load (anchoring).................................. 89
Long vehicle inactivity......................... 144
Low beams
– control............................................. 62
– Follow Me Home........................... 154
– lamp replacement.......................... 173
– low beam light warning light ....... 154
Lubricants.............................................. 236
Maintenance and care
– Demanding vehicle use................. 197
– periodical checks........................... 197
– planned maintenance.................... 194
– Scheduled Maintenance Plan ....... 195
Manual air conditioner........................ 49
Maximum speed................................... 231
Money holder....................................... 76
Multifunctional display ....................... 22
– control buttons.............................. 22
– display functions............................. 28
– setup menu .................................... 23
– standard screen.............................. 22
On board instruments....................... 20
Paint (maintenance)........................... 214
Parking brake........................................ 131
– parking brake engaged warning
light-.................................................. 146
Parking lights......................................... 72
Parking sensors.................................... 102
Parking.................................................... 131
– parking brake.................................. 131
Passenger compartment air
diffusers............................................... 48 Fuel level indicator.............................. 21
Fuel reserve
– fuel reserve warning light ........... 150
Fuel tank plug........................................ 104
Fuses
– fuse replacement........................... 181
– fuse table......................................... 186
Generic warning light........................ 152
Glasses holder...................................... 76
Glove compartment light................... 179
Glove compartment............................ 75
– ceiling light lamp replacement..... 179
Head rests
– front................................................. 42
– rear .................................................. 42
Headlamps............................................. 93
– headlamp adjustment overseas... 94
– headlamp stability corrector ....... 93
– light beam orientation.................. 93
Headlight washer-wiper
– control............................................. 67
– liquid level....................................... 205
Heated rear window
– heated rear window warning
light................................................... 151
Heating and air conditioning............. 47
Heating/air conditioning system....... 47
High-beam headlights
– control............................................. 62
– flashing............................................. 63
– high beam light warning light....... 155
– lamp replacement.......................... 174
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Rear fog light......................................... 72
– rear fog light warning light........... 152
Rear optical units
– fixed side optical unit.................... 176
– lamp replacement.......................... 175
– optical unit on boot hatch ........... 175
Rear sunshade curtains....................... 78
Rear view mirrors
– electrochromic interior .............. 44
– exterior .......................................... 44
– interior ........................................... 44
Rear window washer-wiper
– control............................................. 67
– liquid level....................................... 205
Rear window wiper
– brush................................................ 212
– control............................................. 67
– sprayers........................................... 213
Reconfigurable multifunctional
display ................................................. 25
– control buttons.............................. 25
– display functions............................. 28
– setup menu .................................... 25
– standard screen.............................. 26
Refuelling............................................... 234
Regulations for vehicle handling at
the end of its life cycle..................... 247
Roof rack/ski rack................................ 92
Rubber piping (warnings)................... 211
S.B.R. (system).................................... 109
Safety...................................................... 107
Saving fuel.............................................. 138Seat belts
– general warnings............................ 111
– load limiters.................................... 110
– maintenance.................................... 112
– seat belts not fastened warning
light................................................... 147
– use.................................................... 108
Seats
– adjustment “at the table”............. 40
– cleaning............................................ 215
– electrically adjusted front ........... 41
– manually adjusted front ............... 39
– rear .................................................. 42
Side air bags.......................................... 122
– front and rear side chest
protection air bags (Side bags) .. 122
– head protection side air bags
(Window Bags).............................. 122
– general warnings............................ 124
– turning off the front and rear side
chest protection air bags
(Side bags) ...................................... 123
– rear side chest protection air bag
warning lights (Rear Side Bags)
off .....................................................156
Smokers kit........................................... 76
Snow chains.......................................... 143
Spark plugs
– spark plug preheating failure
warning light................................... 150
– spark plug preheating warning
light................................................... 150
Spark plugs (type)................................ 221
Speedometer........................................ 21
Starting and driving.............................. 127 Performance......................................... 231
Plates
– body paint....................................... 219
– identification data.......................... 218
Pollen filter (replacement)................. 207
Position lights
– control............................................. 62
– front lamp replacement................ 174
– position light warning light .......... 154
– rear lamp replacement................. 177
Power steering
– failure warning light ....................... 149
– liquid................................................. 205
Power steering liquid
– level check....................................... 205
Power steering liquid level................. 205
Power supply
– Technical data................................ 223
Presetting for “Isofix Universale”
car seat installation .......................... 117
Pretensioners........................................ 110
– load limiters.................................... 110
– warnings........................................... 111
Provided tools...................................... 162
Radio frequency remote control:
Ministerial Certification................... 241
Radio transmitters and cell phones . 101
Rain sensor............................................ 66
Rear armrest......................................... 75
Rear ceiling lights
– control............................................. 70
– lamp replacement.......................... 181
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