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CORRECT USE
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on to-
gether with the message on the display
when failure is detected in parking sensors.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
Antipinch system failure
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on to-
gether with the message on the display
when failure is detected in the antipinch
system.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
Twilight sensor failure
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (to-
gether with the message on the display)
when failure is detected in twilight sen-
sor (adjusting headlight sensitivity).Check tyre pressure
(where provided)
Warning light in the panel comes on (to-
gether with the message in the display)
when the tyre inflation pressure is too
low.
In this case, inflate tyres to the specified
pressure values (see paragraph “Inflating
pressures” in section “Technical Specifi-
cations”).
Flat tyres (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (to-
gether with message on the display and
the buzzer), when there is a pressure drop
in one or more tyres. In this way the
T.P.M.S. system warns the driver that one
or more tyre/s is/are flat (i.e. punctured).
IMPORTANT Stop travelling with one or
more flat tyre/s since road holding could
be jeopardised. Stop the car without brak-
ing or steering sharply. Change immedi-
ately punctured wheel with space-saver
spare wheel (where provided - see sec-
tion “In an emergency”) and contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.Tyre pressure monitoring system
failure (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (to-
gether with the message on the display)
when a failure is detected in the T.P.M.S.
system (where provided).
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
Should one or more wheels without sen-
sor be fitted, the instrument panel warn-
ing light will come on (together with the
message on the display) and stay on until
fitting again the four wheels with sensors.
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Should the warning light turn
on glowing steadily, reduce en-
gine perormance and contact
immediately Fiat Dealership.
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage and the buzzer will sound when the car
exceeds the speed limit set previously (see
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light turns on to-
gether with the message on the
display when turning the knurled ring of
the Cruise Control to ON.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial
turns on (together with the mes-
sage on the display) if the front brake pads
are worn; in this case have them changed
as soon as possible.LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
The warning light (if any) on the
dial comes on together with the
message on the display and the buzzer
when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum level. Restore proper oil level
(see “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
Turning the ignition key to ONthe warn-
ing light on the dial turns on but it should
go off after few seconds.
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REAR SIDE CHEST
PROTECTION AIR
BAGS (Rear Side Bags)
OFF (where provided)
Warning light
Àturns on when the rear
side chest protection air bags are turned
off (Rear Side Bags) (where provided).
With the air bags on, by turning the key
to the ONposition, the warning light
Àwill turn on with a stationary light for ap-
prox. 4 seconds, then flash for the next 4
seconds, after which it will turn off.
À
ENGINE OFF WHEN RUNNING
Message is displayed when the engine is
turned off at a speed higher than 10 km/h;
steering lock is disabled.
To restore the function, turn the ignition
key to ONand then to OFFagain with
the car stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES
(automatic transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
STARTING PROCEDURE
MESSAGES (manual transmission)
Starting procedure messages shown on
the display when reaching position ON
with enabled key.
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IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and space-saver spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that the brake booster and the
power steering system are not operating
until the engine is started, a greater effort
will therefore be required to press the
brake pedal or to turn the steering wheel.
Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in compli-
ance with local regulations: hazard
warning lights, warning triangle etc.
Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-
coming traffic while the wheel is be-
ing changed on. If the wheel is being
changed on a steep or badly surfaced
road, place the wedges or other suit-
able material under the wheel to stop
the car.
WARNING
The space-saver spare wheel
is specific to your car, do not
use it on other models, or use the
spare wheel of other models on your
car. The space-saver spare wheel
shall only be used in an emergency.
It shall only be used for the distance
necessary to reach a service point and
the car speed shall not exceed 80
Km/h. The spare wheel has an orange
sticker that summarises the main cau-
tions for use and limitations. The
sticker should never be removed or
covered.
Never fit a wheel cap on a space-
saver spare wheel. The sticker gives
the following information in four lan-
guages: caution! For temporary use
only! 80 km/h max! Replace by nor-
mal wheel as soon as possible. Do not
cover this label.
WARNING
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F 12
F 13
F 31
F 32
F 33
F 34
F 35
F 36
F 37
F 38
F 39
F 40
F 41
F 42
F 43
F 4415
15
7.5
15
20
20
7.5
20
10
15
10
30
7.5
7.5/15 (*)
30
20 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard
USERSFUSE AMPERE
RH low beam
LH low beam - Light stability corrector
+15 excluded during ignition for dashboard control unit relay coils / engine
compartment and Body computer
+30 nodes front driver and passenger doors (door lock), TEG reader
Boot compartment node power supply (rear left power window)
Boot compartment node power supply (rear right power window)
+15 backing lights, supplementary heater control unit, flow gauge, water in diesel fuel
sensor, NC switch on brake pedal
+30 boot compartment node (rear door locks)
+15 instrument panel, control unit on gas discharge headlamps, NA switch on brake
pedal, supplementary stop light
Boot opening actuator
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket , central front ceiling light, rear side ceiling lights, siren
and volumetric sensor control unit for the antitheft system, tyre pressure control unit,
air conditioning control unit, Blue-tooth control unit
Heated rear window
Windscreen / rear window washer nozzle demisters
+15 ABS / ESP control unit, electrohydraulic driving node, yaw sensor , steering
angle sensor
+15 excluded during ignition for electronic column switch module (windscreen wipers,
windscreen / rear window washer pump)
+15 excluded during ignition for cigar lighter, current outlet on tunnel
(*) Depending on the version
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When towing, remember
that without the help of the
brake booster and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the ped-
al and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid
jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When
towing the car, you must comply
with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to
tow on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, dis-
engage the steering lock
(see paragraph “Ignition device” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
When towing, remember that with-
out the help of the brake booster
and power steering, a greater effort
is required on the pedal and steering
wheel. Do not use flexible cables for
towing and avoid jerks. During tow-
ing operations make sure that fas-
tening the joint to the car does not
damage the components in contact
with it. When towing the car, you
must comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow ring
and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
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Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger
compartment lights, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation,
adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
and wear indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(brakes/hydraulic clutch, power steering, windscreen washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check power steering hydraulic system (2.2 version)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
(except 1.8 version)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (1.8 version)
Sight inspect timing belt conditions (1.8 version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8v version)
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.fig. 1 - 1.8 versions F0L0522m
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MAINTENANCE
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
IMPORTANT Topping up or change of
the power steering fluid of 2.2 petrol ver-
sions shall be carried out at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
fig. 2 - 2.2 versionsF0L0158m
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