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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-
ropean specification EN 228.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cov-
er for caused damages as a consequence.
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Yand mto
go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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Button Ëshall be used for opening the
doors and the tailgate.
Button
Áshall be used for closing the
doors and the tailgate.
Button
Rshall be used for remote
opening of the tailgate.
When unlocking the doors, the passen-
ger’s compartment lights will come on for
a preset time.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 3
(optional for versions /markets
where applicable)
The car is delivered with two copies of the
ignition key and with the CODE card
which bears the following:
Athe electronic code;
Bthe mechanical key code to be given
to the Fiat Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.
Make sure you have the electronic code
A-fig. 3with you at all times.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the car.
fig. 3F0M0351m
Button B should only be
pressed when the key is
away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure
the key can never be touched by oth-
ers, especially children, who may in-
advertently press the button.
WARNINGKEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 4
The metal insert Aenables:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the doors;
❒the fuel cap lock/release (where pro-
vided);
To open/close the metal insert, press but-
ton B.
fig. 4F0M0394m
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SETUP MENU fig. 22
The menu comprises a series of functions
arranged in a “circular fashion” which can
be selected through buttons +and –to
access the different select operations and
settings (setup) given in the following para-
graphs. For certain options (Hour and
Unit) a submenu is provided.
The setup menu can be activated by press-
ing briefly button MENU ESC.
Single presses on buttons +or –will scroll
the setup menu options.
Handling modes differ with each other ac-
cording to the characteristic of the option
selected.
Selecting an option of the main menu with-
out submenu:
– press briefly button MENU ESCto se-
lect the main menu option to set;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– press briefly button MENU ESCto
store the new setting and to go back to
the main menu option previously select-
ed.Selecting “Set Date” and
“Set time”:
– briefly press button MENU ESCto se-
lect the first value to change (e.g. hours
/minutes or year / month / day);
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESCto store
the new setting and to go to the next set-
up menu option, if this is the last one you
will go back to the previously selected op-
tion of the main menu.
Press button MENU ESC for long:
– to quit the set up menu if you are in the
main menu;
– to quit the main menu if you are at an-
other point of the menu (e.g.: at submenu
option setting level, at submenu level or
at main menu option setting level);
– to save only the settings stored yet (and
confirmed by pressing button MENU
ESC).
The setup menu displaying is timed; when
quitting the menu due to timing expiry,
only settings stored yet by the user (and
confirmed by pressing briefly button
MENU ESC) will be saved. Selecting an option of the main menu with
submenu:
– press briefly button MENU ESCto dis-
play the first submenu option;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to scroll all the submenu options;
– press briefly button MENU ESCto se-
lect the displayed submenu option and to
open the relevant setup menu;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting for this sub-
menu option;
– press briefly button MENU ESC to
store the new setting and to go back to
the previously selected submenu option.
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SETUP MENU fig. 25a
The menu comprises a series of functions
arranged in a “circular fashion” which can
be selected through buttons +and –to
access the different select operations and
settings (setup) given in the following para-
graphs. For certain options (Hour and
Unit) a submenu is provided.
The setup menu can be activated by press-
ing briefly button MENU ESC.
Single presses on buttons +or –will scroll
the setup menu options.
Handling modes differ with each other ac-
cording to the characteristic of the option
selected.
Selecting an option of the main menu with-
out submenu:
– press briefly button MENU ESCto se-
lect the main menu option to set;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– press briefly button MENU ESCto
store the new setting and to go back to
the main menu option previously select-
ed.Selecting “Set Date” and
“Set time”:
– briefly press button MENU ESCto se-
lect the first value to change (e.g. hours
/minutes or year / month / day);
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESCto store
the new setting and to go to the next set-
up menu option, if this is the last one you
will go back to the previously selected op-
tion of the main menu.
Press button MENU ESC for long:
– to quit the set up menu if you are in the
main menu;
– to quit the main menu if you are at an-
other point of the menu (e.g.: at submenu
option setting level, at submenu level or
at main menu option setting level);
– to save only the settings stored yet (and
confirmed by pressing button MENU
ESC).
The setup menu displaying is timed; when
quitting the menu due to timing expiry,
only settings stored yet by the user (and
confirmed by pressing briefly button
MENU ESC) will be saved. Selecting an option of the main menu with
submenu:
– press briefly button MENU ESCto dis-
play the first submenu option;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to scroll all the submenu options;
– press briefly button MENU ESCto se-
lect the displayed submenu option and to
open the relevant setup menu;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting for this sub-
menu option;
– press briefly button MENU ESC to
store the new setting and to go back to
the previously selected submenu option.
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Automatic door locking with car
running (Autoclose)
When activated (On), this function locks
automatically the doors when the car
speed exceeds 20 km/h.
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) this
function proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the sub-menus;
– briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)
or (Off) will flash on the display (accord-
ing to previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the submenu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the main
menu screen without storing settings;
– press again button MENU ESCfor long
to go back to the standard screen or to
the main menu according to the current
menu level displayed. Audio repetition (See radio)
With this function the display repeats in-
formation relevant to the sound system.
– Radio: selected radio station frequency
or RDS message, automatic tuning acti-
vation or AutoSTore;
– audio CD, MP3 CD: track number;
– CD Changer: CD number and track
number;
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off)
sound system info displaying proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)
or (Off)will flash on the display (accord-
ing to previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen without storing settings.Set unit (Units)
With this function it is possible to set the
units through three sub-menus: “Distances”,
“Consumption” and “Temperature”.
To set the required unit proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESCto dis-
play the three sub-menus;
– press button +or –to surf the three sub-
menus;
– select the required sub-menu and then
press briefly button MENU ESC;
– if selecting “Distances”: briefly press button
MENU ESC, the display will show “km”
or “mi” (according to previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– if selecting “Consumption”: briefly press but-
ton MENU ESC, the display will show
“km/l”, “l/100km” or “mpg” (according to
previous setting);
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Average consumption
This value shows the average consump-
tion from the start of the new mission.
Instant consumption
This value shows instant fuel consumption
(this value is updated second by second).
If parking the car with engine on,
the display will show “----”.
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.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip
computer values are displayed with “----”.
When normal operating condition is re-
set, calculation of different units will
restart regularly. Values displayed before
the failure will not be reset.
fig. 26F0M0124m
TRIP button fig. 26
Button TRIP, set on the top of the right
steering column stalk, shall be used (with
ignition key at MAR) to display and to re-
set 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 dis-
tance” reaches 3999.9 km or 9999.9 km
(according to the type of display) or when
the “Travel 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
To quit the Trip function: keep button
MENU ESCpressed for over 2 seconds.
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Seat height adjustment
(where provided) fig. 27
Move lever Bupwards or downwards to
achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must be car-
ried out only seated in the relevant seat.
Back rest angle adjustment fig. 27
Turn knob C.
FRONT SEATS
fig. 27F0M0055m
Only make adjustments
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
Moving the seat backwards or
forwards fig. 27
Lift the lever Aand push the seat forwards
or backwards: in the driving position the
arms should rest on the rim of the steer-
ing wheel.
Once you have released the
lever, check that the seat is
firmly locked in the runners by trying
to move it back and forth. Failure to
lock the seat in place could result in
the seat moving suddenly and the dri-
ver losing control of the car.
WARNING
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips.
WARNING
Upholstery of your car has
been designed to withstand
wear deriving from common
use of the car. You are how-
ever recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with
clothing accessories such as metallic
buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and
the like, since these items cause cir-
cumscribed stress of the cover fabric
that could lead to yarn breaking, and
damage the cover as a consequence.fig. 28F0M0057m
Tilting the back rest
(3-door versions) fig. 28
Pull handle Aupwards, the back rest will
tilt and the seat can slide forward by push-
ing the back rest.
Bringing back the back rest the seat will
return to its original position (mechani-
cal memory).
Check that the seat is firm-
ly locked in the runners by
trying to move it back and forth.
WARNING
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REARVIEW MIRRORS
DRIVING MIRROR fig. 34
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash.
STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the steering wheel
position both axially and in height.
Proceed as follows:
❒release the lever A-fig. 33pushing it
forwards (position 1);
❒ adjust the steering wheel as required;
❒lock the lever Apulling it towards the
steering wheel (position 2).fig. 33F0M0354m
Any adjustment of the steer-
ing wheel position must be
carried out only with the car station-
ary and the engine turned off.
WARNING
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
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