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F0Z0682m
fig. 7
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors will
be automatically locked if this specific function was set (on-
ly on versions with multifunction reconfigurable display).
Opening the tailgate by the remote control
Press and keep button
R
pressed for over one second
to open (unlock) the tailgate by remote control.
The tailgate opening is indicated by double flashing of
direction indicators.
IMPORTANT If the remote control does not work prop-
erly, it is still possible to carry out the above mentioned
operations by using the metal insert of the key.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporat-
ed remote control. Should a new key with remote con-
trol be necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, taking with
you the CODE card, a personal identity document and the
car’s ownership documents. Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
Ë: for unlocking of doors and tail-
gate, timed switching-on of internal lights and double flash-
ing of direction indicators (for versions/markets where
provided).
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertia
cut-off switch comes into operation.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button Á: for remote locking of doors and
tailgate, switching-off of the internal ceiling lights and sin-
gle flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets
where provided).
If one of the doors remains open, all doors will be closed
and immediately re-opened and the command is reject-
ed, signalled by the direction indicators flashing; in this case
check that all of the doors are properly locked and repeat
the locking operation.
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F0Z0683m
fig. 8
F0Z0684m
fig. 9
REPLACING THE BATTERY
OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:❒
open the snap-fitted lid A-fig. 8 as shown by the
arrow;
❒
remove the used battery and replace it making sure that
the polarity matches (positive pole + up);
❒
the new battery shall be fitted under the catch C-fig. 9;
then refit the lid and press it down until hearing the lock-
ing click.IGNITION SWITCH fig. 10
The key can be turned to 3 different positions:
❒
STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system, cen-
tral door locking system, etc.) may work.
❒
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices may work.
❒
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanisms that, in
the event the engine is not started, requires the ignition key
to be returned to STOP before repeating the starting
operation.
Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be disposed of, as spec-
ified by law, in the special containers pro-
vided, otherwise take them to the Fiat Dealership,
which will deal with their disposal.
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F0Z0026m
fig. 10
STEERING COLUMN LOCK fig. 10
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
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If the ignition device is tampered with
(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
When getting out of the car, always re-
move the key to prevent any occupants
from accidentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake. If the car is
parked on uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the
car is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear.
Never leave an unattended children in the car.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would auto-
matically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This
also applies when the car is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
whatever after-market operations involv-
ing steering system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft device). This
could badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in the
non-compliance of the car with approval
requirements.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
F0Z0250mF0Z0251m
Actual-Active VERSIONS
A Fuel gauge with reserve warning
light
B Speedometer (speed indicator)
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with excess temperature warning
light
D Digital display.
Warning lights
m
and
c
are only
provided on Diesel versions.
fig. 11 – Left-hand drive versions
fig. 12 – Right-hand drive versions
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F0Z0252mF0Z0253m
Dynamic VERSIONS
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel gauge with reserve warning
light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with excess temperature warning
light
D Rev counter
E Multifunction display.
Warning lights
m
and
c
are only
provided on Diesel versions.
fig. 13 – Left-hand drive versions
fig. 14 – Right-hand drive versions
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F0Z0635mF0Z0636m
Emotion VERSIONS
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel gauge with reserve warning
light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with excess temperature warning
light
D Rev counter
E Reconfigurable multifunction
display.
Warning light
m
is only provided on
Diesel versions.
Warning light
t
is only provided on
versions fitted with Dualogic gearbox
(see “Dualogic” Supplement attached
to this Owner Handbook).
fig. 15 – Left-hand drive versions
fig. 16 – Right-hand drive versions
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F0Z0146m
fig. 17
F0Z0256m
fig. 18
REV. COUNTER fig. 18
The indicator B shows the engine revolution number.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system grad-
ually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine is “over-
revving” resulting in a gradual loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate
a gradual or sudden increase of the speed.
This behaviour is standard as it takes place during the ac-
tivation of the climate control system or the fan. It should
not be considered as a fault. In these cases, a slow change
in engine speed preserves the battery charge.
INSTRUMENTSThe instrument background colour and type may vary
according to the versions.
SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR) fig. 17
The indicator A shows the car speed (speedometer).
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F0Z0148m
fig. 19
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 19
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and
starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50 °C.
Under normal conditions, the needle should hover
around the middle of the scale depending on the working
conditions.
C Low engine coolant temperature
H High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light B may light up (with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display for some versions)
to indicate that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 19
The needle shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
E tank empty.
F tank full (see the instructions provided in paragraph
“At the filling station”).
The reserve warning light A turns on to indicate that
approximately 5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic converter.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to E with the warning light
A flashing to indicate that the system is failing. If this is
the case, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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