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OPENING/CLOSING THE DOORS................................ 134
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 134
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC
(QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT) ............................................. 136
REPLACING A WHEEL ..................................................... 140
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB .................. 144
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS ...................................... 147
REPLACING AN INTERIOR BULB ................................. 152
REPLACING FUSES ............................................................. 153
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ................................................. 158
LIFTING THE CAR ............................................................. 158
TOWING THE CAR .......................................................... 159
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You will go to our web site at www.fiat.com
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OPENING/CLOSING
THE DOORS
Emergency device for opening the
doors from the outside fig. 1
The doors are provided with a device for
locking all the door using the lock in case
of a power fault.
Proceed as follows to lock the doors:
❒insert the ignition key in lock B
❒turn the device to position 1and clo-
se the door.To open the doors:❒insert the key in the lock on driver’s
side and turn it anticlockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒operate the door levers from the in-
side of the vehicle for the remaining
doors.
fig. 1F0H0247m
STARTING
THE ENGINE
JUMP STARTING fig. 2
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with the
same capacity or a little higher than the
flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the engine:
❒Connect positive terminals (+near
the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the ne-
gative terminal (–) of the auxiliary bat-
tery to an earthing point
Eon the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
❒start the engine;
❒When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the nea-
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fig. 2F0H0718m
IMPORTANT Never connect the negati-
ve terminals of the two batteries direc-
tly: sparks could ignite explosive gas re-
leased from the battery. If the auxiliary
battery is installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between metallic parts
of the two cars.
This procedure must be
performed by expert per-
sonnel because incorrect actions may
cause electrical discharge of conside-
rable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with your skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames away from the battery.
No smoking. Do not cause sparks.
WARNING
Never use a rapid battery
charger to jump start the en-
gine: this could damage the
electronic systems and the en-
gine ignition and injection control units.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could cau-
se a flow of fuel into the catalytic conver-
ter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
servo and the electric power steering sy-
stem are not activated until the engine is
started, a greater effort will therefore be
required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
Indicate that the car is sta-
tionary according to the laws
in force: emergency lights, refracting
warning triangle, etc. Passengers
should leave the car, particularly if
it is very loaded, and wait for the
wheel to be changed away from on-
coming traffic. Arrange wedges or
other suitable material under the
wheels to block the car on slopes or
rough roads.
WARNING

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fig. 6F0H0357mfig. 7F0H0177mfig. 8F0H0748m
❒make sure that the switch D-fig. 6
of the compressor is in position 0(off),
start the engine, insert plug A-fig. 7
into the cigar lighter (or 12V socket)
and operate the compressor by taking
the switch Dto position I(on). In-
flate the tyre to the pressure specified
in the “Inflation pressure” paragraph,
“Technical Specifications” chapter.
For a more accurate reading, check
pressure gauge F-fig. 13with the
compressor off;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage
compressor from valve and current
outlet, then move the car forth for ap-
prox. ten metres in order to distribu-
te the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation ope-
ration;
❒If after this operation it is still impos-
sible after 5 minutes to reach at least
1.8 bar, do not start driving since the
tyre is excessively damaged and the
quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee
suitable sealing, contact Fiat Dealer-
ship;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in
section “Technical Specifications”,
start driving immediately;
Apply the adhesive label in a
position clearly visible by the
driver as a reminder that the tyre has
been treated with the quick repair kit.
Drive carefully, particularly on bends.
Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not ac-
celerate or brake suddenly.
WARNINGStop if the pressure has
dropped to less than 1.8 bar:
The automatic Fix & Go fast repair
kit cannot work properly if the tyre is
excessively damaged. Go to a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and re-
start;
❒drive with the utmost care to the nea-
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The jack may only be used to
replace wheels on the car
which it equips or other cars of the
same model. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other
models of vehicle. Never use the jack
to carry out repairs under the car. In-
correct positioning of the jack may
cause the car to fall. Do not use the
jack for loads higher than those
shown on the label. Snow chains can-
not be fitted on a space saver spare
wheel. Therefore, if a front wheel
(drive wheel) is punctured and you
need to use snow chains, swap with a
rear wheel. In this way, you will ha-
ve two normal wheels on the front on
which you can fit snow chains and
solve the emergency.
WARNING
Incorrect wheel cup assem-
bly may cause it to come off
when the car is travelling. Never tam-
per with the inflation valve. Never in-
troduce tools of any kind between the
rim and the tyre. Check tyre and spa-
ce saver spare wheel pressure regu-
larly referring to the values shown in
the “Technical Specifications” chap-
ter.
WARNINGImportant notes:
❒the jack cannot be repaired: replace
with an original spare part if damaged;
❒no tool other than its cranking devi-
ce may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position so that it is
not a danger for on-coming traffic and
where you can replace the wheel sa-
fely. The ground must be flat and com-
pact;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
❒Engage first gear or reverse;
❒lift the boot mat;
❒loosen the fastening device A-fig. 11;
❒take out the tool container Band take
it near to the wheel to be changed;
❒take the space saver spare wheel C;

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F0H0720m
FUSE LOCATION
The fuses are contained in two dash-
boards, one on the dashboard on the left
hand of the steering column and one in the
engine compartment next to the battery.Fuse box on the dashboard
To access the dashboard fuse box fig. 38
remove the protective plastic cover A-
fig. 39-40.
fig. 39 - Left-hand drive version F0H0719m
fig. 40 - Right-hand drive version F0H0198m
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FUSE TABLE
Dashboard fusebox
USERSFUSE AMPERES
Right dipped beam headlightF12 7,5
Left dipped-beam/headlight beam correctorF13 7.5
Engine compartment relay/body computerF31 7,5
SpareF32 –
Left rear window winderF33 20
Right rear window winderF34 20
+15 Cruise control, brake pedal signal to ECUs, reversing light (*) F35 7,5
+30 Trailer ECU setup, rear locks, front locks with single door ECU (*) F36 10
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, brake lights (*) F37 7.5
Unlock boot (*)F38 20
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, sound system, navigator, tyre pressure ECU (*)F39 10
Heated rear windowF40 30
Heater mirrorsF41 7,5
+15 ABS / ESP ECU (*)F42 7.5
Windscreen wiper/washerF43 30
Cigar lighter/power current on tunnelF44 15
Heated seatsF45 15
Boot power socketF46 15
Driver’s door ECU power (window winder)F47 20
Driver’s door ECU power (window winder)F48 20
+15 Services (left and middle control lights, electric mirrors, heated seat control light,
radio-telephone setup, navigator, rain/dusk sensors, parking sensor ECU,
sunroof control lights) (*)F49 7,5
Airbag ECUF50 7.5
+15 Tyre pressure unit, ECO / Sport (*)F51 7.5
Rear window wiper/washerF52 15
+30 Direction indicators, hazard lights, instrument panel (*) F53 7.5
(*) +30 = battery direct positive pole (not ignition switch)
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Fuse box in engine compartment
USERSFUSE AMPERES
Headlamp washersF9 20
HornF10 15
Secondary services electronic injectionF11 15
Right main beam headlightF14 7.5
Left main beam headlightsF15 7.5
Primary services electronic injectionF17 10
+30 Engine ECU/radiator fan relay (1.9 Multijet) (*)F18 10
CompressorF19 7.5
SpareF20 –
Fuel pumpF21 15
Electronic injection primary services (1.2 16V, 1.4 16V)F22 15
Primary services electronic injection (Multijet)F22 20
Primary services electronic injection (petrol)F22 15
+30 Dualogic gearbox (*)F23 30
+15 Electric power steering (*)F24 7.5
Fog lightsF30 15
(*) +30 = battery direct positive pole (not ignition switch)
+15 = positive pole ignition switch
Optional fusebox (on auxiliary bracket)
USERSFUSE AMPERES
+30 External radio amplifier (*)F54 15
+30 Sunroof (*)F58 20
(*) +30 = battery direct positive pole (not ignition switch)
+15 = positive pole ignition switch