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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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– Average consumption B (for versions/markets where
provided)
– Average speed B
– Trip time B (driving time).
NOTE “Trip B” function can be excluded (see paragraph
“Trip B on”). “‘Range to empty” cannot be reset.
Values displayed
Range (for versions/markets where provided)
This value shows the distance that the car can still cover
before needing fuel, assuming that driving conditions are
kept unvaried. The display will show the reading “----”
when the following events take place:
– range value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car parked with engine running for long.
Trip distance
This value shows the distance covered from the start of
the new mission.Average consumption (for versions/markets where provided)This value shows the average consumption from the start
of the new mission.Instant consumption (for versions/markets where provided)This indicates instant fuel consumption and it is constant-
ly updated. The display will show “----” if the car is parked
with the engine running.
TRIP COMPUTER (for versions/markets, where provided)
General features
The “Trip computer” is provided on cars fitted with mul-
tifunction display or reconfigurable multifunction display.
With ignition key at MAR, the “Trip computer” displays
information about the operating status of the car. This
function comprises the “General trip” concerning the
“complete mission” of the car (journey) and “Trip B”, (on-
ly available on reconfigurable multifunction display), con-
cerning the partial mission of the car; this function is in-
cluded in the general trip information (as shown in fig. 30).
Both functions can be reset (reset means start of a new
journey).
“General Trip” displays the figures relating to:
– Range to empty (for versions/markets, where provided)
– Trip distance
– Average consumption (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– Instant consumption (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– Average speed
– Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B”, available on the reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play only, shows only the figures relating to:
– Trip distance B
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F0Z0033m
fig. 34
HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT fig. 34
Depending on the versions, head restraints can be fixed
or adjustable in height (for versions/markets where
provided); for their adjustment, proceed as follows.❒
Upwards adjustment: lift the head restraint until it locks.
❒
Downward adjustment: press the button A and lower
the head restraint.
Any adjustment must be carried out only
with the car stationary and the engine
turned off.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted to sup-
port the back of your head and not your
neck. Only in this position they exert their pro-
tective action.
WARNING
To make the best use of the head restraint
protection, adjust the seat back to keep a
straight back, with the head as close as possible
to its restraint.
WARNING
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F0Z0034m
fig. 35
F0Z0061m
fig. 36
STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted in height
(for versions/markets where provided).
Release the lever A-fig. 36 pulling it towards the steering
wheel, then adjust it in the most suitable position
and lock it pushing the lever A fully forwards. REAR fig. 35
Depending on the versions, head restraints can be fixed
(for 5-seat versions) or adjustable. To use adjustable head
restraints, raise the head restraint from position 2 (posi-
tion of non use) to position 1 (completely raised).
To bring them back to the original “position of non use”,
press the button B and push the head restraint down.
To take them out, press both buttons B and C, raise them
completely.
The particular head restraint shape deliberately interferes
with the correct passenger’s back leaning on the back-
rest in order to force him/her to lift the head restraint
and use it correctly.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set the
head restraints in the “completely raised” position.
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Any adjustments must be carried out on-
ly with the car stationary and engine off.
WARNING
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Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and turn the knob C to
U
.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the operating
temperature.
FRONT WINDOW FAST DEMISTING
AND/OR DEFROSTING
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to keep
the required comfort conditions. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
fully open the central and side air vents;
❒
turn the knob A to blue sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
¥;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob D to the required symbol;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
T
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
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Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and turn the knob
Cto
U
.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the operating
temperature.
WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW
FAST DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to keep
the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful to
speed up demisting since it dehumidifies the air. Adjust the
controls as described above and press knob B to switch
the climate control system on: the LED on the knob will
light up. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
fully open the central and side air vents;
❒
turn the knob A to blue sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
¥;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob D to the required symbol;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
T
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
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❒
fan speed enabling depending on the coolant
temperature;
❒
air flow conveying to the windscreen and front side win-
dows;
❒
heated rear window switching-on.
IMPORTANT This function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature exceeds 50 °C (petrol
versions) or 35 °C (Diesel versions).
When the function is on, the LEDs on button
-
and those
on the heated rear window button
(
turn on, whereas
the AUTO button LED will turn off; when this function is
on, the only operations possible are fan speed adjustment
and heated rear window switching-off.
To turn the function off, press the button
-
again or
the AUTO button.
USING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM The system can be turned on in different ways, it is how-
ever advisable to set the required temperature and then
to press the AUTO button. In this way, the system starts
to work fully automatically to reach the required com-
fort conditions as soon as possible.
During automatic operation it is possible:❒
to select the required temperature (buttons
ÔÕ
– E);
❒
to activate or deactivate air recirculation
(button
T
– D);
❒
to activate fast window demisting/defrosting
(button
-
– L);
❒
to select air distribution (buttons
¥wμ
– G H I);
❒
to select the fan speed (buttons
ÕÔ
– F).
The system will automatically modify its settings accord-
ing to set changes and the button LED will turn off.
To restore automatic operation press again the
AUTO
button.
SYSTEM SERVICING
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about 10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.
The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not pollute the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances should R12 fluid be used as it is in-
compatible with the system components.
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the first time and stays lit until the function switches
itself off automatically. Each time the stalk is activated the
time will extend lights switching-on time.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds. DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 49
Up (position
a) = right-hand direction indicator.
Down (position b) = left-hand direction indicator.
The warning light ¥
or
Î
start flashing on the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators are switched off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that you
are about to change lane, move the stalk up or down with-
out clicking into position (spring-return position). When
released the stalk will return to its home position.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space surrounding the car to be lit up for
a certain period of time.
Activation
With the ignition key on STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes from when
the engine is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights will re-
main on for an extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of
210 seconds; then the lights are switched off automati-
cally.
Every time the stalk is operated, the warning light
3
,
on the instrument panel switches on. The display will show
the time of activation.
The warning light comes on when the stalk is pulled for
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