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CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 74
It is located on the central console in front
of the handbrake.
Press button Ato switch on the cigar
lighter with ignition key at MAR.
After about 15 seconds the button will re-
turn to its initial position and is ready for
use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.
fig. 74F0M0084m
The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Handle it with care and
make sure that it is not used by chil-
dren: danger of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
GLASS HOLDER - CAN HOLDER
fig. 71-72
The central console houses the recesses
(two in front of the handbrake and one be-
hind it) for glasses, cups or cans. CARD BOX - CD BOX
fig. 73
The central console features recesses to
keep cards or CDS.
fig. 71F0M0082mfig. 73F0M0083m
fig. 72F0M0118m
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ASHTRAY fig. 75-76
The ashtray is a removable plastic box that
can be fitted into the glass/can recesses on
the central console.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it might set on fire in
contact with cigarette stubs.SUN VISORS fig. 77
These are positioned to the sides of the
rear-view mirror. They can swing to the
sides and up or down.
A courtesy mirror can be applied to the
back of sun visors.
On certain versions to use the mirror
(where provided) you shall open the slid-
ing cover A.
MAP POCKET (where provided)
On certain versions a map pocket is lo-
cated on the back of the seat backrest
fig. 78.
fig. 75F0M0085mfig. 77F0M0086mfig. 78F0M0117m
fig. 79F0M0249mfig. 76F0M0116m
CURRENT OUTLET
(where provided)
It is located in the boot, on the left side of
the plastic support of the parcel shelf
fig. 79.
To use it open cap A.
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FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 119
To carry out fuelling, open lid Aand un-
screw cap B; the cap is fitted with an an-
tiloss device Cwhich fastens it to the lid
so it cannot be mislaid.
On certain versions cap B is provided with
a key-lock, to open it, open lid A, then
turn the ignition key counter-clockwise
and slacken the cap.
The sealing of the tank may cause light
pressurising in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap, is absolutely
normal.
When refuelling, position the cap on the
device inside the lid as shown in fig. 119.
fig. 119F0M0138m
Do not put naked flames or
lighted cigarettes near the
fuel filler hole as there is a danger of
fire. Do not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
WARNINGRefuelling
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out two
refuelling operations after the first click of
the fuel delivery gun. Avoid further top-
ping up operations that could cause dam-
ages to the fuel system.
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If the instrument panel warning light
Yturns on glowing steadily, contact im-
mediately Fiat Dealership.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
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:
❒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
to an earthing point
Eon the engine 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.
The starting procedure must
be carried out by qualified
personnel because incorrect opera-
tions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. The liquid con-
tained in the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
WARNING
fig. 1F0M0414m
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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
–
15
5
7.5
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Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 206
– version codes ............................... 212
Bonnet .................................................. 86
Boot ........................................................ 83
– extension........................................ 84
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 83
– emergency opening....................... 83
Boot light .............................................. 174
Brake Assist
(brake assist in an emergency) ....... 91
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 199
– specifications ................................. 216
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 166
– bulb types ...................................... 166
Capacities ............................................ 106
Care and maintenance
– periodic checks.............................. 193
– planned maintenance .................. 188– planned maintenance plan ........... 189
– Heavy-duty use of the car ........... 193
Card/ CD compartment.................... 73
Carrying children safely ..................... 115
Courtesy lights
– boot light ....................................... 68
– courtesy ......................................... 65
– front ................................................ 65
– puddle/door .................................. 68
– rear ................................................. 66
Chassis (marking) ............................... 211
Checking levels..................................... 194
Child locks............................................. 79
Child seat “Isofix Universal” ............ 120
Cigar lighter.......................................... 73
Clutch ................................................... 215
CO
2emissions..................................... 229
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil ........................................ 197
– fuel ................................................... 228
ABS ...................................................... 90
Accessories purchased by
the owner .......................................... 104
Air bag
– front................................................. 121
– side .................................................. 124
Air filter ................................................ 200
Air vents ............................................... 41
Alarm...................................................... 10
Armrest................................................. 74
ASR system........................................... 93
– activation/deactivation................. 94
At the filling station ............................ 106
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 51
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 201
– jump starting ................................. 154
– recharging ...................................... 183
– replacement .................................. 201
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