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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 17
It shows the car speed.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT (Brightness sensor)
(versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction Display are provided with
a brightness sensor (located inside the
tachometer), able to detect the environ-
ment light conditions and, depending on
the measurement, to adjust the operat-
ing mode of the dashboard.
The instrument operates as follows:
❒in “daylight” mode, the display can be
set on 8 different levels, the dashboard
graphics are turned off and all the in-
dexes are fully lighted and cannot be
adjusted;
❒in “night” mode, the display, the graph-
ics and the indexes can be set on 8 dif-
ferent levels. The brightness of the bi-
zone automatic climate control system
display and of the car radio display is
accordingly adjusted.REV. COUNTER fig. 18
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
On diesel versions the rev counter end
scale value is 6000 rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden speed in-
crease. This is normal as it takes place dur-
ing normal operation, for example when
activating the climate control system or
the fan. In particular a slow change in the
speed preserves the battery charge.
fig. 18F0Q0607mfig. 17F0Q0606m
The brightness level depends on the set-
tings previously set by means of the Setup
Menu of the reconfigurable multifunctional
display (see “Dimmer” at paragraph “Re-
configurable multifunctional display”).
When travelling, the graphics lighting may
turn on if the lighting in the passenger
compartment changes from “daylight” to
“night” condition (e.g. when entering a
tunnel).
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If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.fig. 19F0Q0608m
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should move to different positions of the
scale according to the conditions of use
of the car.
C- Low engine coolant temperature.
H- High engine coolant temperature.The turning on of the warning light B-fig.
19(together with the message shown on
the display) indicates that the coolant flu-
id temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The reserve warning light A-fig. 19turns
on to indicate that approx. 8-10 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
E- tank empty.
F- tank full (see contents of “At the filling
station” paragraph in this chapter).
Do not travel with the tank almost emp-
ty because the catalytic converter could
become damaged.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to Ewith
warning light Aflashing to indicate that the
system is failing. In this event contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
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RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The car can be provided with the recon-
figurable multifunction display that shows
useful information, according to the previ-
ous settings made, necessary when driving.
INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 23
The standard screen shows the following
indications:
AClock
BDate
CSport function indication (
for ver-
sions/markets, where provided)
DOdometer (covered km or miles)
EIndications about car conditions (e.g.:
doors open, or possible presence of ice
on road, etc. ...)
FHeadlight aiming position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)
GExternal temperature
Rotating the starter’s key into MARpo-
sition, the main page will be displayed al-
so showing the date fig. 23or the boost-
ing pressure of the turbocharger fig. 24
depending on the set-up selected from the
menu, caption “Homepage” (“Date” of
“Engine Info”).CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 25
ÕTo scroll the display and the related
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MODEBrief press to open the menu
and/or to move to next screen or to con-
firm the option required.
Long press to go back to the standard
screen.
ÔTo scroll the display and the related op-
tions downwards or to decrease the
value displayed.NoteButtons Õand Ôactivate different
functions according to the following situ-
ations:
– to scroll the menu options upwards and
downwards;
– to increase or to decrease values during
settings.
NoteWhen opening one of the front
doors the display will show for a few sec-
onds the clock and covered km or miles.
fig. 25F0Q0643m
fig. 23F0Q3268gfig. 24F0Q0041m
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Cornerning light
(activation/deactivation of
“Cornering lights”)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function makes it possible to acti-
vate/deactivate the “Cornering lights” (see
the description in the “Exterior lights”
paragraph).
Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate
the lights (ON/OFF):
– press the MODEbutton briefly, the dis-
play will show On or Off flashing depend-
ing on the previous setting;
– press the
Õor Ôbutton to make the
selection;
– press the MODEbutton briefly to re-
turn to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for longer to return to the standard
screen without memorizing.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cir-
cular setting cycle listed in the initial menu
screen.
Briefly press button MODEto go back to
the standard screen without storing set-
tings.
Press button
Ôto return to the first menu
option (Speed Beep).
TRIP COMPUTER
General features
The “Trip computer” displays information
(with ignition key at MAR), relating to the
operating status of the car. This function
comprises two separate and independent
trips: “Trip A” and “Trip B” concerning
the “complete mission” of the car (jour-
ney).
Both functions are resettable (reset - start
of new mission).
“Trip A” shall be used to display the fig-
ures relating to:
– Range
– Trip distance
– Average consumption
– Instant consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).“Trip B” displays the figures relating to:
– Trip distance B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
Note“Trip B” function can be excluded
(see paragraph “Trip B On/Off”). “Range”
and “Instant consumption” cannot be re-
set.
Values displayed
Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the car can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving condi-
tions are kept unvaried. The display will
show “----” in the following cases:
– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car left parked with engine running for
long.
IMPORTANT The variation of the auton-
omy value can be influenced by different
factors: driving style (see what is described
in paragraph “Driving style” in the chap-
ter “Start-up and driving”), type of route
(highways, urban, mountain, etc…), use
conditions of the car (load transported,
tire pressure, etc…). What was described
previously must be taken in consideration
when planning a trip.
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STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted both
axially and in height.
Release the lever A-fig. 32pulling it to-
wards the steering wheel, then adjust it in
the most suitable position and lock it push-
ing the lever Afully forwards.
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
Any adjustment of the steer-
ing wheel position must be
carried out only with the car station-
ary and the engine turned off.
WARNING
REARVIEW MIRRORS
DRIVING MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash.
Using lever A-fig. 33the mirror can be
adjusted to two different positions: nor-
mal or antiglare.
fig. 32F0Q0657m
fig. 33F0Q0659m
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Preventive demisting procedure
In the event of considerable outside mois-
ture and/or rain and/or considerable dif-
ferences in temperature inside and out-
side the passenger compartment, perform
the following preventive demisting proce-
dure:
❒air recirculation off (button led Toff);
❒knob Aturned to red section;
❒turn knob Cto 2ndspeed;
❒turn knob Eto -or to ≤if the win-
dows do not demist.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Pressing button
(turns on this function
which is shown by the turning on of the
led on the button
(.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after 20 minutes. To cut out
this function press again button
(.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT
To ventilate the passenger’s compartment
properly, proceed as follows:
❒Central and side vents: completely
open;
❒Knob pointer Aon blue section;
❒knob pointer Con required speed;
❒Knob pointer Eto ¥;
❒air recirculation off (button led Toff).
AIR RECIRCULATION
Pressing button
Tturns on this func-
tion which is shown by the turning on of
the led on the button. This function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air is
heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tunnel,
etc.). However, it is better not to use it
for long periods, especially if there are sev-
eral people in the car.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the re-
quired “heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster. Do not use the air recirculation
function on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of the
windows misting inside.SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device heats up the passenger com-
partment more rapidly in cold weather
conditions with the engine coolant tem-
perature very low.
The additional heater is activated auto-
matically by starting the engine, turning
knob Ato the last red sector and oper-
ating the fan (knob C) on at least first
speed.
The radiator is turned off automatically
when conditions of comfort are achieved.
IMPORTANT heater activation is pre-
vented if the battery voltage is too low.
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AIR RECIRCULATION
Pressing button
Tturns on this func-
tion which is shown by the turning on of
the led on the button.
This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traf-
fic jam, tunnel, etc.) However, it is better
not to use it for long periods, especially
if there are several people in the car.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the re-
quired “heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster. Do not use the air recirculation
function on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of the
windows misting inside.CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)
Proceed as follows:
❒Knob pointer Aon blue section;
❒knob pointer Con required speed;
❒Knob pointer Fto ¥;
❒Press buttons ❄and T(button leds
on).
Cooling adjustment
Proceed as follows:
❒Turn off button T(button led off);
❒turn knob Ato the right to raise tem-
perature;
❒Turn knob Cto the left to reduce the
fan speed.SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device heats up the passenger com-
partment more rapidly in cold weather
conditions with the engine coolant tem-
perature very low.
The additional heater is activated auto-
matically by starting the engine, turning
knob Ato the last red sector and oper-
ating the fan (knob C) on at least first
speed.
The radiator is turned off automatically
when conditions of comfort are achieved.
IMPORTANT heater activation is pre-
vented if the battery voltage is too low.
LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM
During winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a month
for about 10 minutes. Before summer,
have the system checked at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
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SWITCHING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ON
The system can be started by pressing any
button, but it is advisable to set the tem-
peratures required on the display;
then press button AUTO.
It is possible to personalise required tem-
peratures (driver and passenger) with a
maximum difference of 7°C.
The climate control system compressor
works only with the engine running and
outside temperature over 4°C.It is possible to personalise the choices
made automatically by the system inter-
vening manually on the following controls:
❒fan speed adjustment knob;
❒air distribution selection button;
❒inside air recirculation and AQS func-
tion on/off button;
❒climate control compressor button.
It is inadvisable to use air re-
circulation on rainy/cold
days as it would considerably increase
the possibility of windows misting up
inside.
WARNING
HOW TO USE THE
AUTOMATIC FUNCTION
(AUTO)
Press button AUTO; the system will au-
tomatically adjust:
❒air inlet in the passenger’s compart-
ment;
❒air distribution in the passenger’s com-
partment;
thus cancelling all the previous manual ad-
justments.
When the climate control system is work-
ing automatically, FULL AUTO is dis-
played.
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