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F0N0033mfig. 72
F0N0034mfig. 73
Warning light For Dstart flashing in the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators are switched off automatically when
the steering wheel of the vehicle is straightened. FLASHING fig. 73
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (1st unstable
position) regardless of the position of the ring nut. The
warning light 1on the instrument panel will come on.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in
the STOP position or removed, by moving the left lever
ring nut first to
Oand then to 6or 2.
The warning light
3in the instrument panel comes on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 74
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
❒up (position 1): activation of right direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): activation of left direction
indicator.
F0N0035mfig. 74
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F0N0036mfig. 75
Each time the lever is operated the lights will stay on
another 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds;
when this time has elapsed, the lights will go out
automatically.
The warning light 3on the instrument panel will light
up and the corresponding message will appear in the
display (see “Warning lights and messages”) for as long
as the function is activated. The warning light comes on
when the lever is operated and stays on until the
function is automatically deactivated. Each movement of
the lever only increases the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for
more than 2 seconds.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SENSOR
(dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It detects variations in brightness outside the vehicle
depending on the light sensitivity setting: the greater the
sensitivity, the less outside light needed to activate the
exterior lights being turned on. The sensitivity of the
dusk sensor is adjusted by means of the “Setup menu”
for the display. Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place the left lever in
the unstable position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected will flash five
times and then switch off automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device allows the illumination of the space in front
of the vehicle for a preset time.
Activation fig. 75
With the ignition key in the OFF position or extracted,
pull the lever towards the steering wheel and operate
the lever within 2 minutes of switching the engine off.
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F0N0039mfig. 78
“Smart washing” function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to operate the windscreen washer jet, fig. 78.
Keeping the lever pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate the
washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wipers stop operating four strokes after releasing
the lever.
A stroke 5 seconds later completes the wiping
operation. A: windscreen wipers off;
B: intermittent operation.
With the lever in position B, turn ring nut F to select
one of four different speeds for the intermittent
operation mode:
,= very slow intermittent operation
-- = slow intermittent operation
--- = medium intermittent operation
---- = fast intermittent operation
C: continuous slow operation;
D: continuous fast operation;
E: temporary fast operation (unstable position).
Temporary fast operation in position E is limited to the
time that the lever is manually held in this position. The
lever returns to position A when it is released,
automatically stopping the windscreen wipers.
IMPORTANT Replace the wiper blades as specified in
the “Maintenance and care” section.
Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor protection which prevents
operation for a few seconds may trip. If the
operation is not restored, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the
vehicle speed may slightly exceed the memorised one.
When the device is activated the warning light
Ücomes
on together with the relevant message on the
instrument panel.
STORING VEHICLE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A toONand press the accelerator
pedal so that the vehicle reaches the desired speed;
❒move the lever upwards (+) for at least one second,
then release it. The car speed is memorised and it is
therefore possible to release the accelerator pedal.
If necessary (when overtaking for instance) acceleration
is possible by simply pressing the accelerator pedal:
releasing the accelerator pedal, the car will return to the
speed memorised previously.
RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been switched off, for example by
depressing the brake or clutch pedal, the memorised
speed can be restored as follows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching a speed
approaching the memorised speed;
❒engage the gear selected at the time of speed
memorising;
❒press the button RES B.
F0N0040mfig. 79
CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronic driving aid that allows you to drive
at a speed of above 30 km/h on long and straight dry
roads with few driving changes (e.g. motorways) at
a preset speed without having to press the accelerator
pedal. It is therefore not recommended to use this
device on country roads with traffic.
Do not use it in town.
DEVICE ACTIVATION fig. 79
Turn the ring nut A to the ON position.
The Cruise Control cannot be engaged in 1st or reverse
gear. It is advisable to engage it in 4
thor higher gears.
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INDEXTo open the sliding side door, lift handle A and slide the
door open.
The sliding side door is equipped with a stop that
prevents it sliding beyond the end of its travel when
opening. To close, operate the exterior handle A (or
the corresponding interior handle) and push to closed.
In any case, make sure that the door is correctly
hooked to the device which keeps the door fully open.
SLIDING SIDE GLASS fig. 121
(for versions/markets where provided)
To open, keep the two handles B pressed toward one
another and slide the glass.
When the two handles are released, the sliding glass
may stop in intermediate positions. Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on every door in
the following cases:
❒opening the driver’s door using the mechanical key;
❒when unlocking doors using the remote control;
❒when turning the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
Before leaving the vehicle parked with
the sliding doors open, always check
that the lock is engaged.
WARNING
Do not move the vehicle with the side
doors open.
WARNING
SLIDING SIDE DOOR fig. 120
F0N0061mfig. 120
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F0N0240mfig. 121F0N0176mfig. 122
MOVING FOOTBOARD fig. 122
(for versions/markets where provided)
When the side door of the passenger compartment or
luggage compartment is opened, a footboard emerges
from the lower part of the floorpan to make it easier to
board the vehicle.
Before setting off after parking or before
moving the vehicle in any way, ensure
that the footboard is fully stowed away.
Because the movement of the footboard is
controlled by that of the sliding side door,
incomplete stowing of the footboard or non-
closure of the rear doors is indicated by
a warning light
´in the instrument panel.
WARNING
REAR SWING DOORS (TWO)
Manual opening of the first swing door from the
outside
Turn the key anticlockwise fig. 117 or press button
∞
on the remote control and operate the handle
A-fig. 123 in the direction of the arrow.
Manual opening of the first swing door
from the inside fig. 124
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Pull handle B in the direction of the arrow.
Manual closure of the first swing door
from the outside
Turn the key clockwise or press button
Áon the key
with remote control. Close the left door first, followed
by the right door.
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OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is automatically disabled when
the electric cable plug of the trailer is fitted into the
vehicle tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically enabled again when the
trailer cable plug is removed.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the tow hook fitted
without towing a trailer, it is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership for the relevant system update operations
because the tow hook could be detected as an obstacle
by the central sensors.
When using special washing equipment such as high
pressure jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors very
quickly keeping the jet more than 10 cm away.
The driver always has ultimate
responsibility for parking and other
dangerous manoeuvres. While manoeuvring,
always make sure that no-one is in the area
concerned (especially children) or animals.
The parking sensors are designed to assist
drivers: in any case, you must always pay the
utmost attention during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even when carried out at low
speed.
WARNING
For correct operation, sensors must
always be clean from mud, dirt, snow or
ice. Be careful not to scratch or damage
the sensors while cleaning them. Avoid using dry,
rough or hard cloths. The sensors should be
washed with clean water, possibly with some car
shampoo.
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care over obstacles
that may be above or below the sensors.
❒Objects close to the vehicle, in certain
circumstances are not detected and could therefore
cause damage to the vehicle or be damaged.
The following conditions may influence the performance
of the parking sensor system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the
parking assistance system performance could be due
to the presence on the surface of the sensor of: ice,
snow, mud, thick paint.
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If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON the warning light
Yremains on together with warning light m, turn
the key to STOP and then back to MAR-ON; if the
warning lights remain on, try with the other keys
provided with the car.
IMPORTANT If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on constantly, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key on MAR-ON
when the engine is off.
The warning light mwill flash for
60 seconds after starting or during
prolonged cranking to indicate a fault with
the glow plug preheating system. Use the vehicle
normally if the engine starts, but contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore
more effort than usual is required on the brake
pedal and steering wheel.
Avoid jump starting the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause a flow of fuel into the
catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
speed. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒do not demand maximum performance for the first
few kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the
engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by
letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is
damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
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