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PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 116and their function is to
inform the driver, through an intermittent
buzzer, about the presence of obstacles
behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged.
As the distance from the obstacle behind
the car decreases, the acoustic alarm be-
comes more frequent. BUZZER WARNINGS
When the reverse gear is engaged an in-
termittent acoustic signal is automatically
activated.
The acoustic signal:
❒ becomes louder as the reduction of dis-
tance between the car and the obsta-
cle decreases;
❒ becomes continuous when the distance
between the car and the obstacle is less
that 30 cm and stops immediately if the
distance raises;
❒is constant if the distance is unvaried;
if this situation concerns the side sen-
sors, the buzzer will stop after about
3 seconds to avoid, for example, warn-
ing indications in the event of manoeu-
vres along walls.Detection distances
If several obstacles are detected, the con-
trol unit indicates the nearest one.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
See section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”.
fig. 116F0M0359m
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GENERAL WARNINGS
❒ When parking, take the utmost care to
obstacles that may be set above or un-
der the sensors.
❒Objects set close to the car, under cer-
tain circumstances are not detected and
could therefore cause damages to the
car or be damaged.
❒Indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposited
on the sensors or by ultrasound systems
(e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or pneu-
matic hammers) set nearby the car.
For proper operation, the
parking sensors shall always
be clean from mud, dirt, snow
or ice. When cleaning the sen-
sors, take the utmost care to prevent
their damaging; do not use therefore
dry or rough clothes. Sensors shall be
washed with clean water and car de-
tergent, if required.
Parking manoeuvres howev-
er are always under the dri-
ver’s responsibility that shall always
check the absence of people (spe-
cially children) or animals in the ma-
noeuvre space. This system is just a
help for the driver but she/he shall
never reduce attention during dan-
gerous manoeuvres even if performed
at low speed.
WARNINGOPERATION WITH
TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated
automatically when the trailer electric ca-
ble plug is fitted into the car tow hook
socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing
the trailer cable plug.
In washing stations, clean sensors quickly
keeping the vapour jet/high pressure
washing nozzles at 10 cm at least from the
sensors.
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During normal service the
diesel particulate filter (DPF)
reaches high temperatures. Do not
therefore park the car over inflam-
mable materials (grass, dry leaves, pine
needles, etc.): fire hazard.
WARNING
During normal service the
catalyst reaches high tem-
peratures. Do not therefore park the
car over inflammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.
WARNINGPROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒ three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒ exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where
provided).
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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure
sensor failure
The warning light comes on when the en-
gine oil pressure sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
External lights failure
See what described for warning light
6.
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light comes on when the in-
ertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
è
EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light turns on
when one of the following lights
is failing:
– sidelights
– brake lights
– rear fog guards
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or an electric connection
cut-off.
On certain versions warning light èturns
on as an alternative.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
W
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light turns on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
4
Rain sensor failure
The warning light on the dial turns on
when the rain sensor is faulty. Contact Fi-
at Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when failure
is detected in parking sensors. Contact Fi-
at Dealership. On certain versions the
dedicated message is displayed.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
failure (where provided)
The warning light turns on when a failure
is detected in the T.P.M.S. system (where
provided).
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
Should one or more wheels without sen-
sor be fitted, the instrument panel warn-
ing light will come on and stay on until
restoring initial conditions.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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7.5
5
5
10
5
20
20
20
20
5
7.5
5
5 1
8
13
2
5
11
4
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3
10
FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard fig. 40
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlamp
Left dipped headlamp, headlamp alignment corrector
INT/A power supply for relay coils in engine fuse junction unit and relay coils in
body computer control unit
Front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, lights in visors, door lights, luggage
compartment light
+ battery power supply for EOBD diagnostic socket, automatic climate control
system control unit, alarm siren, car radio, convergence control unit
INT power supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal (N.O. contact),
third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors, tailgate unlocking motor
Windscreen/rearscreen washer pump
Electric window motor on driver’s front door
Electric window motor on passenger side front door
INT power supply for control panel lighting, parking control unit, tyre pressure
monitoring control unit, electric door mirrors movement, rain sensor, electric roof
control unit, by-port infotelematic socket
Air Bag control unit
Instrument panel
INT power supply for switch on brake pedal (NC contact), switch on clutch pedal,
interior heater unit, convergence control unit, car radio preparation system
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24
30
84
84
85
86
87
88
USERSFUSE AMPERE
BSM braking system control unit (control unit and solenoid valves)
ESP electric steering system control unit (+ignition power supply),
NFR braking system control unit (+ignition power supply), yaw sensor on tunnel
Left fog light, right fog light
Robotized gearbox control unit
Methan system CNG system management solenoid valves
Current socket (preparation)
Passenger compartment, cigar lighter current socket
Reversing light, relay coils on engine fuse junction unit, flow meter,
water in diesel sensor
Defroster on driver’s door mirror, defroster on passenger side door mirror20
5
15
10
10
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15
5
7.5
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Interiors ................................................ 208
Isofix (child seat) ................................. 120
Jack ........................................................ 156
Jacking the car ..................................... 184
Key with remote control ................ 8
Key without remote control ...........11
Keys ........................................................ 8
Load limiters ...................................... 112
Main beam headlamps
– bulb replacement .......................... 169
– control ............................................ 58
– blinks ............................................... 58
Manual climate control system ........ 45
Multifunctional display........................ 22
Number plate light ............................ 172
Oddment compartments.................. 71
Paint ..................................................... 206
Parking .................................................. 131Parking sensors.................................... 100
Performance ........................................ 222
Plates
– bodywork paintwork ................... 211
– identification data ......................... 210
Pollen filter ........................................... 200
Power point ......................................... 74
Power steering .............................69-95
Power windows ........................... 80
Pretensioners ...................................... 112
Protecting the environment ............. 107
Radio .................................................... 102
Radio transmitters and mobile
telephones ......................................... 104
Rain sensor............................................ 61
Rear courtesy lights
– bulb replacement........................... 173
– control ............................................ 66
Rear doors emergency lock device ... 79
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 171
– control button .............................. 69
Handbrake .......................................... 131
Hands free system with
voice recognition and
Bluetooth
®technology..................... 103
Hazard warning lights ........................ 68
Headrest
– front ................................................ 38
– rear................................................... 38
Headlight washer
– control ............................................ 62
– fluid level ........................................ 199
Headlights.............................................. 88
– light beam alignment..................... 88
– headlamp alignment corrector .. 88
Heated rear window .........44-49-57-69
Heating and ventilation ...................... 41
Identification data .............................. 210
Ignition switch ..................................... 12
In an emergency .................................. 153
Instrument panel ................................. 13
Instruments .......................................... 15
Interior fittings .................................... 71
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