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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 6
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 8
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 8
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 10
ALARM ................................................................................... 16
IGNITION DEVICE .............................................................. 19
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 20
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 22
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ..... 23
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS........................................................ 28
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 35
SEATS ...................................................................................... 37
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 39
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 40
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 40
HEATING/CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 42
HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 44
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 46
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................ 49
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 55
WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 57CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 61
CEILING LIGHTS.................................................................. 63
CONTROLS ........................................................................... 65
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 67
SUNROOF.............................................................................. 72
DOORS .................................................................................. 75
POWER WINDOWS ......................................................... 77
BOOT ...................................................................................... 79
BONNET................................................................................. 83
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 84
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 85
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 86
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 88
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 91
SOUND SYSTEM.................................................................. 92
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC /
ELECTRONIC DEVICES...................................................... 93
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 94
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(T.P.M.S.).................................................................................. 96
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 99
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 102
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 104
D D
A A
S S
H H
B B
O O
A A
R R
D D
A A
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C C
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 60
(as an alternative to the fuel cut off
system, for versions/markets where
provided)
It is located next to the passenger’s door
post, at the bottom, and comes into op-
eration in the case of a crash:
❒cutting off fuel and switching off the
engine;
❒automatically unlocking the doors;
❒switching on interior lights (for about
15 minutes).
When the switch comes into operation,
the instrument panel warning light èor
symbol °will turn on (together with the
message on the display) (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks,
e.g. in the engine compartment, under the
car or near the tank.
fig. 60F0Q0638mIf, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switch to
avoid fire risk.
WARNING
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or notice leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the system
to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can
be started again, press button Ato reset
the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the igni-
tion key to STOPto prevent battery run-
down.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
(as an alternative to the fuel cut off
switch, for versions/markets where
provided)
This system intervenes in the event of a
collision, activating:
❒cut off of fuel supply with resultant en-
gine shut down;
❒automatic door lock release;
❒activation of all lights inside the car.
The intervention of the system is indicat-
ed by a message shown on the display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment, un-
der the car or near the tank area.Following a collision, turn the ignition key
to STOPto avoid draining the battery.
To reset car operation, follow this pro-
cedure:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP.
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Pay attention not to spill the
drinks: the food box bottom
however is provided with a hole
to drain spilled liquids, if any.
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INTERIOR FITTINGS
FRONT ARMREST WITH
ODDMENT COMPARTMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located between the front seats. An
oddment compartment and a conditioned
food box (for versions/markets, where
provided) are fitted inside the armrest
(see next paragraphs).
The armrest can be adjusted longitudinal-
ly by operating the cover A-fig. 61.
Oddment compartment
Opening the cover A-fig. 61of the tray
is allowed only if the armrest is fully low-
ered and fastened. To access the tray B-
fig. 62lift cover A.
IMPORTANT The food box function is to
keep the temperature of drinks, that must
be warmed or cooled before being fitted
inside the food box
fig. 61F0Q0631m
fig. 62F0Q0632m
fig. 63F0Q0634m
fig. 64F0Q0633m
Conditioned food box
Press button A-fig. 63and raise the arm-
rest Bto reach the conditioned food box
fig. 64.
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Never travel with the odd-
ment compartments open to
prevent risk of injuries in the event of
a crash.
WARNING
REAR ARMREST
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To use the rear armrest A-fig. 65, low-
er it as shown in the figure.
The armrest houses two recesses
Bfor holding glasses and/or cans. To use
them pull the tab Cin arrow direction.
Inside the armrest, after lifting the cover,
there is an oddment compartment.ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
Oddment compartment on
passenger’s side
Open the oddment compartment moving
the handle A-fig. 66as shown by the ar-
row.
When the oddment compartment is
opened, an interior courtesy light comes
on. Such light stays on for about 15 min-
utes after having turned the key to STOP.
If during this time a door or the boot are
opened, the light will come on again for
about 15 minutes.
fig. 66F0Q0635m
fig. 65F0Q0010m
fig. 67F0Q0012m
Oddment compartment under
driver’s seat fig. 67
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Certain versions are fitted with an odd-
ment compartment under the passenger’s
seat: only stow objects weighing less than
1.5 kg.
Operate handleA-fig. 67to open the
compartment.
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BOOT
OPENING THE TAILGATE
From the vehicle interior
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, to open the luggage
compartment from inside the vehicle,
press the button Rfig. 84.
From outside the vehicle
When release, the luggage compartment
may be opened from outside the car by
operating the electric logo fig. 85.
To open the tailgate use the key with re-
mote control.
If the boot is not shut properly the in-
strument panel warning light ´or symbol
Rwill turn on together with the mes-
sage on the display (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
Opening the boot tailgate, the interior
boot ceiling light will come on: the bulb
will automatically switch off when closing
the boot tailgate.Opening with the key
with remote control
Press button R, even when the elec-
tronic alarm (for versions/markets, where
provided) is activated.
Tailgate opening is indicated by double
flashing of direction indicators; closing is
indicated by one flashing (only if alarm is
on).
Opening the tailgate with the alarm on will
obtain:
❒volumetric protection deactivation;
❒anti-raising protection deactivation;
❒tailgate monitoring sensor deactivation.
Such control functions are reset when
closing the tailgate.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock
clicks.
The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the
rear shelf or boot lid, except
those envisaged by the man-
ufacturer, may prevent the gas filled
struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
fig. 85F0Q0680m
fig. 84F0Q0036m
Such light will stay on for about 15 min-
utes after turning the key to STOP: if dur-
ing this time a door or the boot are
opened, the light will turn on again for oth-
er 15 minutes.
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 156
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED............................................... 157
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
FIX & GO automatic ........................................................... 163
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 167
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 170
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 175
IF A FUSE BLOWS ................................................................ 178
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT .................................................. 187
JACKING THE CAR ............................................................. 188
TOWING THE CAR ........................................................... 188
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Y Y
In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.fiat.com
to search for the nearest Fiat Dealership point
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light A-fig. 36;
❒open the protection lid B-fig. 37;
❒replace bulbs Creleasing them from
the side contacts; make sure that new
bulbs are correctly clamped between
contacts;
❒re-close the lid B-fig. 37and secure
light A-fig. 36into its housing locking
it properly.
fig. 36F0Q0720m
fig. 37F0Q0721m
REAR CEILING LIGHT
Versions without sunroof
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 38lever-
ing in the point shown by the arrow;
❒replace the bulb B-fig. 39releasing it
from the side contacts making sure that
the new bulb is correctly clamped be-
tween the contacts.
fig. 38F0Q0723m
fig. 39F0Q0722m
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 192
SERVICE SCHEDULE........................................................... 193
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................. 197
HEAVY-DUTY ...................................................................... 197
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 198
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN FILTER ...................................... 204
BATTERY................................................................................ 204
WHEELS AND TYRES......................................................... 206
RUBBER HOSES.................................................................... 207
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ................... 207
BODYWORK........................................................................ 209
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 211
C C
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R R
M M
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