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ESP SYSTEM FAULT 
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton LED ASR OFF, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
NoteThe warning light flashing when dri-
ving indicates that the ESP system is active.
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HILL HOLDER FAULT 
(amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on to indicate a Hill
Holder system fault. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
On certain versions, warning light 
áturns
on as an alternative.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The warning light comes on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have
them changed as soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
d
DPF (PARTICULATE
FILTER) CLEANING 
IN PROGRESS 
(only Multijet versions
with DPF – amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR
position, the warnintg light turns on but
should go off after a few seconds. The
warning light stays on constantly to noti-
fy the driver that the DPF system needs
to eliminate captured pollutants (particu-
late) by the regeneration process. The
warning light does not come on during
every DPF regeneration, but only when
driving conditions require notification to
the driver. The warning light will go off if
the vehicle stays in motion until regener-
ation has been completed. The process
normally takes about 15 minutes. The op-
timum conditions to end the process are
achieved by keeping the car in motion at
up to 60 km/h with an engine speed high-
er than 2000 rpm. This light coming on is
not a defect and therefore the car does
not need to go to the workshop. A spe-
cific message will appear on the display
when the warning light comes on (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
hAlways drive at a speed ap-
propriate to the traffic con-
ditions, the weather and speed limits.
The engine may be turned off while
the DPF light is on; however, repeat-
ed interruption of the regeneration
process may result in premature
degradation of engine oil. For this
reason it is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before turning
off the engine, following the instruc-
tions appearing above. It is not
a good idea to complete DPF regen-
eration with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ON (green)
The word “CITY” appears on the display
when the “Dualdrive” electric power
steering system is activated by pressing the
relevant control button. Press the button
again to make the “CITY” disappear.
CITY
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS 
(blue)
The light comes on when the main beams
are turned on.
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FOG LIGHTS 
(green)
The light comes on when the front fog
lights are turned on.
5
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR 
(green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right-
hand arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR 
(green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left-hand
arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
D
SIDELIGHTS 
AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Sidelights and dipped beam
headlights
The light comes on when the sidelights or
dipped beams are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The light comes on when this device is ac-
tive (see “Follow Me Home” in the “Dash-
board and controls” section).
The display will show a specific message.
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ASR SYSTEM 
(versions with multifunction display)
The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button ASR OFF.
The display will show a specific message
to warn the driver that the system is off;
at the same time, the button LED will turn
on.
When you press button ASR OFFagain,
the button LED will turn off and the dis-
play will show a specific message to inform
the driver that the system is on again. POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD 
(versions with multifunction
display)
This starts flashing when the outside tem-
perature reaches or falls below 3 °C to
warn the driver of the possible presence
of ice on the road.
The display will show a specific message. 
LIMITED RANGE 
(versions with multifunction
display)
The display will show a specific message
to warn the driver that the cruising range
is less than 50 km. SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show a specific message
when the car exceeds the fixed speed lim-
it (see “Multifunction Display” in the
“Dashboard and controls” section).
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Engine coolant gauge ................... 15
Engine coolant level ..................... 171 
Engine oil
– technical specifications .......... 195
– consumption ............................ 170
– checking the level  ................... 170
Engine oil level ............................... 170
EOBD system ................................ 78
ESP system ..................................... 75 
Exterior lights ................................ 47
Fiat CODE system ...................... 6
Fix&Go automatic ........................ 136
Flashing the headlights ................. 47
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 195
Fog lights 
– control button ......................... 53
– bulb replacement .................... 145
Follow Me Home (device) .......... 48
Front airbags .................................. 98 
Front ceiling lights 
– control ...................................... 51– bulb replacement .................... 148
Fuel
– gauge ......................................... 15
– Cut-off system ......................... 55
Fuel cap ........................................... 85
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 55
Fuel flap ........................................... 85
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
Fuses (changing) ............................ 149
Gears
– using the manual gearbox  ..... 110
Glove box ...................................... 57
Glove compartment ..................... 56  
Handbrake .................................... 109
Hazard lights .................................. 53
Head restraints ............................. 34
Headlights ....................................... 72
– headlight alignment 
adjustor ..................................... 72
– beam direction ........................ 72
– adjusting headlights abroad ... 73 Dead lock (device) ....................... 63
Digital display ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 192
Dipped beam headlights 
– control ...................................... 47
– bulb replacement .................... 144
Direction indicators
– control ...................................... 48
– front bulb replacement .......... 144
– side bulb replacement ............ 145
– rear bulb replacement ........... 145
Display functions ........................... 24
Door locking ................................. 62 
Doors .............................................. 62Electric windows ......................... 65
Emergency rear door 
locking device .............................. 64
Engine .............................................. 185
– identification code .................. 184
– specifications ............................ 185
– marking ..................................... 183
Engine compartment .................... 168 
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Levels ............................................. 168
Lifting the car ................................. 158 
Load limiters .................................. 90 
Main beam headlights
– control ...................................... 47
– flashing ....................................... 47
– bulb replacement .................... 144
Manual climate 
control system ............................ 41 
Mirrors
– wing mirrors ............................. 36
– rear-view mirror ..................... 35
Multifunction display .................... 21
Number plate light ...................... 147
On-board instruments ............... 14 
Paintwork ...................................... 178
Parking lights .................................. 54
Particulate filter ............................. 86
Passenger compartment 
air vents ........................................ 38Passenger compartment 
ventilation .................................... 37
Performance .................................. 191
Plates 
– identification data ................... 182
– body paint ................................ 183
Pollen filter ..................................... 173 
Power steering ..........................54-79
Pretensioners ................................ 90
Protecting the environment  ....... 85 
Radio transmitters 
and mobile phones ..................... 83
Rear fog lights
– control button ......................... 54
– bulb replacement .................... 146
Rear window washer
– control ...................................... 50
Rear window wiper
– control ...................................... 50
– blades ........................................ 177
– nozzles ...................................... 178
Refuelling the car .......................... 84  Heated rear window ..........40-45-54 
Heating and ventilation ................ 37 
Heating/ventilation system ......... 37
Hill Holder system ....................... 76
Identification data ........................ 182
Ignition device ............................... 12 
In an emergency ............................ 129
Installing the tow hook ................ 113
Instrument panel ........................... 13 
Interior ............................................ 180 
Interior fittings .............................. 56
Jack .................................................. 133
Key with remote control ........... 8
– Replacing the battery 
of the key with remote 
control ...................................... 9
– Replacing the cover 
of the remote control ........... 9
Key without remote control  ..... 10 
Keys ................................................. 8
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