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881A279S
Never return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and remove the ignition key
while the vehicle is moving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Always return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle
even if a short time. Also do not leave
children alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could cause ac-
cidental movement of the vehicle or
could tamper with power windows or
power sunroof. They also could suf-
fer from heat stroke in warm or hot
weather. These could result in severe
injury or even death.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
❒Do not use the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds at a time. For diesel
engine model, do not use the starter
motor for more than 30 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, wait
15 seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several at-
tempts, check the fuel and ignition sys-
tems or consult your Fiat Dealership.
❒Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“ON” position if the engine is not run-
ning as the battery will discharge. Ignition switch reminder
(When using the keyless start system)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position if it is in the “ACC” po-
sition when the driver’s door is opened.
Ignition key reminder
(When using the ignition key)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in
the ignition switch when the driver’s door
is opened.
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tion) and there may be something wrong
with both the rear brake force control
function and anti-lock function of the ABS
system.
If one of these happens, have the system
inspected by your Fiat Dealership.
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNING LIGHT
65D529
66J033
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving, there may be something wrong with
the ABS.
If this happens:
❒Pull off the road and stop carefully.
❒Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-
ing light still stays on, the system will be
something wrong.
If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on, or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is
equipped with the rear brake force con-
trol function (Proportioning valve func-SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT
(if equipped)
ESP
®is a registered trademark of Daim-
lerChrysler AG.
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the ESP
®systems other than ABS
is activated. If this light blinks, drive care-
fully.When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving and remains on, there may be some-
thing wrong with the ESP
®systems (other
than ABS). You should have the system in-
spected by an authorized FIAT dealer.
NOTE When you disconnect and re- con-
nect the battery, ESP
®system functions
other than ABS will be deactivated and the
slip indicator light will blink 1 time per sec-
ond. For details on how to reactive the
ESP
®systems, refer to “SLIP Indicator
Light” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
The ESP®systems cannot
prevent accidents. Always
drive carefully.
WARNING
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(if equipped)
60G049
63J030
This light blinks or comes on for several
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position so you can check if
the light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the air bag system or the
seat belt pretensioner system (if equipped).
If the “AIR BAG” light does
not blink or come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position, stays on for more
than 10 seconds, or comes on while
driving, the air bag system or the seat
belt pretensioner system (if equipped)
may not work properly. Have both sys-
tems inspected by an authorized Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction in-
dicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
The malfunction indicator light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” or “START” and goes out when the
engine is started. CHARGING LIGHT
50G052A
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there
is something wrong with the battery charg-
ing system. If the light comes on when the
engine is running, the charging system
should be inspected immediately by your
Fiat Dealership.When the driver doesn’t buckle his or her
seat belt, this light will come on.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion.
“AIR BAG” LIGHT (if equipped)
Change the engine oil and
filter at the first blink of the
light. If you keep operating the engine
after the light blinks, severe engine
damage can result.
WARNING
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If the driver’s outside rearview mirror has
the mark (2), it is also equipped with the
heated outside rearview mirrors. When
you push the switch (1), both the heated
outside rearview mirrors and the heated
rear window will operate simultaneously.
An indicator light will be lit when the de-
fogger is on. The defogger will work only
when the engine is running. To turn off the
defogger, push the switch again.
NOTE This device is regulated by a timer,
after 15 minutes it deactivates automati-
cally to preserve the battery charge.
IMPORTANT The heated rear window
and the heated outside rearview mirrors
(if equipped) use a large amount of elec-
tricity. Be sure to turn off after the win-
dow and mirrors have become clear.
HEATED REAR
WINDOWAND HEATED
OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS (if equipped)
SWITCH
When the rear window is frosted it is suf-
ficient, with the engine started, to press
the button (1) to defrost it.
Type 1
79J043
(1)
Type 2
79J119
(2)
79J044
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662J143Type B (For Diesel Engine Model)
This display shows instantaneous fuel con-
sumption when the vehicle is moving.
However, the display of instantaneous fu-
el consumption can be turned off if you
desire.
NOTE Unless the vehicle is moving, the
display will indicate “--.-”.
You can change the unit indication be-
tween “l/ 100km” or “MPG” and you can
also turn the display off. To change the in-
dication, follow the instructions below. NOTE
❒The value of fuel consumption shown
in the display is affected by such as fol-
lowing conditions;
– road condition
– surrounding traffic condition
– driving condition
❒The information display will be changed
to the state of initialization when you
reconnect the negative (–) terminal to
a battery.
63J148
❒Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”
or “ON” position while holding in the
“DISP” knob (c). The unit display of fu-
el consumption will blink the current
unit.
❒Push the “DISP” knob (c) quickly to
change the display as shown in the
above illustrations.
❒Push the “DISP” knob (c) for more than
2 seconds, and the unit display will stop
blinking and the display will stay on. If
you don’t operate the “DISP” knob (c)
within about 8 seconds, the unit display
will automatically stop blinking and the
display will stay on.
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63J111
❒Hold in the “DISP” knob (c) for more
than 2 seconds. The unit display of the
instantaneous fuel consumption will
blink. When the display of instanta-
neous fuel consumption is turned off,
the display “-- -” will appear.
❒Push the “DISP” knob (c) quickly to
change the indication as shown in the
above illustration.
❒Push the “DISP” knob (c) for more than
2 seconds, and the unit indication will
stop blinking or the display “-- -” will go
out and the display will be turned off.
If you don’t operate the “DISP” knob
(c) within about 8 seconds after the
unit indication starts blinking, the unit
display will automatically stop blinking
or the display “-- -” will go out and the
display will be turned off.NOTE
❒The value of fuel consumption shown
in the display is affected by such as fol-
lowing conditions;
– road condition
– surrounding traffic condition
– driving condition
❒The information display will be changed
to the state of initialization when you
reconnect the negative (–) terminal to
a battery.
THEFT DETERRENT LIGHT (4)
This light will blink with the ignition switch
in the “OFF” or “ACC” position. The
blinking light is intended to deter theft by
leading others to believe that the vehicle
is equipped with a security system.
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User ID Setting
❒Press the power on/ off knob (1) to
turn off the power.
❒With numbered buttons (19) with
number [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time; press the power on/ off
knob (1) for about 1 second or more.
The unit displays “SEC”.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (SEC)
1.Power on/ off knob – volume control
knob
4.Up button
11.Program type button
19.Numbered buttons [1] to [4]
You can set up a 4-digit ID to prevent
theft. Once you set up the ID, the unit is
inoperable without the ID when this unit
or the battery is removed.
NOTE
❒If the wrong user ID is entered 10
times, the unit displays “HELP” and can-
not be operated.
❒If you should forget your user ID, con-
sult your Fiat Dealership.
79J195
Text Display
Each time the text display button (20) is
pressed in MP3/ WMA mode, the display
change as follows:
Elapsed Time / Folder Name / File Name /
(Elapsed Time)
NOTE For scrolling text, hold down the
text display button (20) for 2 seconds or
more.
REPEAT Play
For repeat play (playing the present file re-
peatedly), press the repeat button (15).
To release repeat play, press the repeat
button (15) again.
The “RPT” indicator remains lit during re-
peat play.
RANDOM Play
For random play (playing the disc files at
random), press the random play button
(16).
To release random play, press the random
play button (16) again.
The “RDM” indicator remains lit during
random play.
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User ID Entry
Once the ID is set up, this unit displays
“SEC” to prompt you to enter your user
ID when the power is turned on again in
the case of removal of this unit or the bat-
tery.
The unit cannot be used unless the ID is
entered in the following order.
NOTE The unit does not display “SEC”
when the power is turned on within 20
seconds from the last use.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user
ID. Each button corresponds to each
digit. Enter the stored user ID.
❒Press program type button (11) for
about 2 second or more to enter.
Power is switched off.
When you switch the unit back on, it is
in radio mode for normal use.Erasing User ID
Your stored user ID can be erased. After
erasing it, you may set a new user ID.
Therefore, you can change your user ID
as often as you like.
❒Press the power on/off knob (1) to turn
off the power.
❒With the numbered buttons (19) with
numbers [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time, press the power on/ off
know (1) for about 1 second or more.
The unit displays “SEC”.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user ID.
Each button corresponds to each digit.
Enter the stored user ID.
❒Press the program type button (11) for
about 2 seconds or more to enter.
The power is turned off approx, 10 sec-
onds after “- - - -” is displayed.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user
ID. Each button corresponds to each
digit, and the number increases each
time the button is pressed. For exam-
ple, to raise the digit second from the
left to 3, press the numbered button
(19) with number [2] four times.
❒Press the program type button (11) for
about 2 second or more to enter.
Power is switched off after the unit dis-
plays “SEC”.
Once the ID is set up, the ID is re-
quired at power-on when this unit or
the battery has been removed.
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