
F0Z0601m
fig. 47
CONTROLS fig. 47
AUTO – button (A) Automatic climate control
system function engagement.
Pressing the
AUTO
button and setting the required tem-
perature, the system adjusts air temperature, quantity and
distribution into the passenger compartment and controls
the compressor operation.
Button
√
– B Compressor on/off
Pressing the button, with LED on, the compressor and the
LED switch off.
Pressing the button when the LED is off, the automatic
system is restored, activating the compressor and turn-
ing the button LED on.
When the compressor is off:
❒
the system will deactivate air recirculation to prevent
window misting up;
AIR CONDITIONS CONTROL
SYSTEM(for versions/markets where provided)
The automatic climate control system automatically reg-
ulates the following depending on the temperature set
by the user:❒
the temperature of the air conveyed to the passenger
compartment;
❒
fan speed (continuous air flow variation);
❒
air distribution inside the passenger compartment;
❒
compressor activation/deactivation (to cool/
dehumidify air);
❒
air recirculation on/off.
The system continuously processes different parameters to
keep constant the comfort inside the passenger compartment
and to compensate for any variation of the outside climate
conditions.All the above functions can be changed manually by se-
lecting the required function/s. Manual setting of a func-
tion does not impair the automatic control of the other
functions even if the
AUTO
button LED is off. Manual se-
lections will always prevail over automatic settings and will
be stored until the user switches the system back to au-
tomatic mode pressing the AUTO
button, except for
the cases in which the system will intervene for particular,
safety-related reasons.
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F0Z0122m
fig. 48
F0Z0126m
fig. 49
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 48
With knurled ring in position
2
, push the stalk forward
toward the dashboard (stable position).
The warning light
1
on the instrument panel will come on.
Pulling the stalk towards the steering wheel, the main beams
are turned off and the dipped beams on.
HEADLIGHT FLASHING fig. 48
You can flash the beams pulling the stalk toward the steer-
ing wheel (spring-return position). The warning light
1
on the instrument panel will come on.
PARKING LIGHTS fig. 49
With the ignition key at STOP or removed, turn the
knurled ring to position
6
. The warning light
3
on
the instrument panel will go on with the side/tail lights and
the number plate lights. Move the stalk upwards
a
to turn
on the right side lights only; move it downwards b
to
turn on the left side lights only. In both cases, the warn-
ing light
3
on the instrument panel will not light up.
EXTERNAL LIGHTSThe left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.
The external lights can only be switched on when the
ignition key is on MAR.
The instrument panel and the different dashboard controls
will come on with the external lights.
LIGHTS SWITCHED OFF fig. 48
Knurled ring turned to position O.
SIDE LIGHTS fig. 48
Turn the knurled ring to position
6
.
The warning light
3
on the instrument panel comes on.
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 48
Turn the knurled ring to position
2
.
The warning light
3
on the instrument panel comes on.
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,
F0Z0127m
fig. 50
WINDOW WASHINGThe right stalk fig. 50 controls windscreen wiper/washer
and rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
The device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
The stalk has five different positions (four speed levels):
A windscreen wiper off.
B intermittent operation.
C continuous slow operation.
D continuous fast operation.
E fast temporary operation (spring-return position).
The temporary fast function lasts as long as you manually
keep the stalk in that position. The stalk returns to
position A when it is released, automatically stopping
the windscreen wipers.
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Windscreen wiper slowing down according
to car speed
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, when decelerating until stopping the
car, will the windscreen wiper will slow down automati-
cally. Speed will be resumed automatically when the car
speed exceeds 10 km/h. The windscreen speed can be
changed manually at any time.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (spring-return
position) to operate the windscreen washer.
Keep the stalk pulled, with just one movement, to operate
the washer jet and the windscreen wiper; the latter auto-
matically turns on if you keep the stalk pulled for more than
half a second. The windscreen wiper stops operating a few
strokes after releasing the stalk; a further “cleaning stroke”,
after a few seconds, completes the wiping operation.
Never use the windscreen wipers to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In these conditions, the windscreen wipers
may be submitted to excessive effort resulting in
motor protection cutting in and wiper operation in-
hibition for a few seconds. If the operation is not
restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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F0Z0230m
fig. 52
F0Z0020m
fig. 53
CONTROLSDUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 53
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to turn the “CITY” function on (see
paragraph “Electric power steering”). When this function
is on, the wording CITY on the instrument panel will turn
on. Press the button again to turn the function off.
HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 53
They are turned on by pressing the button B, regardless
of the position of the ignition key.
When the device is on, the switch is flashing and warning
lights
Î
and
¥
on the cluster come on.
Press button B again to turn off.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway Code
of the country you are in. Keep to the rules. BOOT LIGHT fig. 52
For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on
automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go off
when closing.
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If the space-saver wheel is used, the ESP
system keeps operating. Always remind
that the space-saver wheel, being smaller than
the original wheel provides less grip.
WARNING
For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must absolutely be
the same make and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of the type, make
and size specified.
WARNING
ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulation)
This is integral part of the ESP system and controls the car,
intervening automatically automatically every time one or
both driving wheels slip.
Depending on the slipping conditions, two different con-
trol systems are activated:❒
if the slipping involves both drive wheels, the ASR func-
tion intervenes by reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒
if the slipping involves only one driving wheel, the ASR
system cuts in automatically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
❒
downhill: car at a standstill on a road with a gradient
higher than 2%, engine running, clutch and brake pedal
pressed and reverse gear engaged.
At pickup, the ESP system control unit will keep braking
pressure on the wheels until reaching the required torque
for starting or, in any case, for a maximum of 2 seconds
in order to move easily the right foot from the brake ped-
al to the accelerator pedal.
When two seconds have elapsed, without starting, the sys-
tem is automatically deactivated, gradually releasing the
braking pressure. During this release stage, the typical me-
chanical brake release noise can be heard, indicating that
the car is about to move.
Failure indications
A possible system failure is indicated by the *warning
light on the instrument panel – together with the dedicated
message in the reconfigurable multifunction display
(for versions/markets, where provided) – coming on
(see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the car without having
engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off and engaged
first gear.
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Front
mechanicalgear-box
and differentials
Rear differential
4×4 versions
Wheel side
constant velocity
joints
Differential side
constant velocity
joints
Hydraulic brakes
and hydraulic
clutch controls
Cooling circuits Util-
isation percentage:
50% water
50% PARAFLU
UP
To be mixed with
diesel (25 cc per
10 litres)
To be used undiluted
or diluted in wind-
screen/rear window
washer/ wiper systems
Synthetic lubricant, SAE 75W-85 grade.
FIAT 9.55550-MX3specifications
Synthetic lubricant, SAE 75W-85 grade.
FIAT 9.55550-DA4specifications
Molybdenum disulphide grease for high tempera-
tures. Consistency NLGI 1-2 FIAT 9.55580speci-
fications
Polyurea based synthetic grease for high tempera-
tures. Consistency NLGI 2. FIAT 9.55580specifi-
cations
Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch systems. It pass-
es the specifications: FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925, SAE J 1704. FIAT 9.55597 specifications
Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based
on inhibited monoethylene glycol with organic for-
mula. It passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications. FIAT 9.55523specifications
Antifreeze additive for diesel fuel, protecting
Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-11. FIAT 9.55522specifications
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX Contractual Technical
Reference no. F010.B05TUTELA CAR
CROSS Contractual Technical
Reference no. F804.D08TUTELA ALL
STARContractual Technical
Reference no. F702.G07TUTELA STAR
325Contractual Technical
Reference no. F301.D03TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference no. F001.A93PARAFLU
UP
Contractual Technical
Reference no. F101.M01TUTELA DIESEL
ARTContractual Technical
Reference no. F601.L06TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35Contractual Technical
Reference no. F201.D02
Use Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Applications
for correct car operation recommended
Lubricants and
greases for drive transmission
systemBrake fluidProtective agent
for radiatorsFuel additiveWindscreen/
rear screen
washer fluidIMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping-up or mixing
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Baby surveillance mirror .......... 43
Battery
– battery recharging ................. 166
– battery replacement ............. 182
– servicing ................................... 181
– starting with auxiliary
battery ..................................... 135
– useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ......... 182
Beam adjustment .......................... 72
Body Computer (trip) ................. 28
Body paintwork identification
plate .............................................. 89
Bodywork marking ...................... 192
Bodywork versions ..................... 193
Bodywork
– advice for preserving
the bodywork ......................... 188
– bodywork version codes ..... 193
Bonnet
– opening/closing ................... 69-70Boot extension ......................... 67-68
Boot ................................................ 65
– boot extension ................... 67-68
– parcel shelf (removal) ........... 67
– parcel shelf lifting ................... 66
– tailgate closing ........................ 66
– tailgate opening ...................... 65
Brake fluid
– level check and top-up ......... 179
– specifications .......................... 205
Brake lights (stop)
– bulb replacement ........... 155-157
Brakes
– technical specifications ......... 196
– handbrake ............................... 113
– brake fluid (type) ................... 179
– fluid level check and top-up .. 179
Bulb replacement ......................... 149
– bulb types ................................ 150
– exterior ................................... 152
– general instructions .............. 149
ABS system .................................. 74
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 86
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement ................... 157
Air bag deactivation ..................... 106
Air filter ......................................... 180
Air recirculation .................. 38-41-45
Air vent and diffusors ................. 37
Annual inspection plan ............... 172
Ashtray ........................................... 55
ASR (system) ................................ 77
ASR function ................................. 77
ASR system ................................... 77
Automatic climate control
system .......................................... 44
– controls ................................... 44
– system servicing ..................... 47
– using the climate control
system ...................................... 47
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– interior ..................................... 158
Bulb types ...................................... 150
Bulbs
– bulb types ................................ 150
– generals instructions for
replacement ............................ 149Car inactivity ............................... 122
Car maintenance..................... 169
Car speed indicator
(speedometer) ........................... 14
Car washing
– engine compartment ............ 189
– exterior ................................... 189
– interior ..................................... 190
Carrying children ......................... 98
Ceiling light switching-on/off ..... 68
Central locking ............................. 61
Cigar lighter .................................. 55
Climate control system .............. 43
Climate control system
controls .................................. 41-44
Climate control system vents ... 41
Clock adjustment ................... 16-18Clock
– adjustment ........................... 16-18
Clutch
– technical specifications ......... 195
CO
2emissions ............................. 207
CODE card ................................... 6
Control buttons ........................... 53
Controls (pushbuttons) ............. 53
Correct use of the car.......... 111
Current sockets ........................... 58
Changing a wheel ......................... 137
– general information
and warnings ........................... 137
– tyre and wheel types ............ 199
– tyre inflation pressure .......... 199
Child lock ...................................... 62
Child seats ..................................... 103
– fitness for child seat use ...... 101
– preparation for child seats .. 103
Children (carrying in safety) ..... 98
– preparation for Isofix seat
mounting ................................. 103
Dashboard .................................... 3Defrosting-demisting
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and front side
windows ........................... 39-42-46
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .......................... 36
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and side
front windows ............... 39-42-46
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ... 90
Digital display ................................ 16
– control buttons ...................... 16
– standard screen ..................... 16
– warning light test .................... 17
Dipped headlights (lights)
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching-on ........................... 48
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching on ............................ 48
Direction indicator
– front bulb replacement ........ 154
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 49
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