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Note The “Scheduled servicing plan” ensures car servic-
ing every 20,000 km (or 12,000 miles). This is automati-
cally displayed when the ignition key is in the MAR posi-
tion, from 2,000 km (or the equivalent in miles) before the
service and reappears every 200 km (or the equivalent
in miles). Below 200 km servicing indications are more fre-
quent. The displaying will be in kilometres or miles de-
pending on the measurement unit settings. When the next
scheduled servicing is approaching (“coupon”), the mes-
sage “Service” will appear on the display followed by
the number of kilometres or miles left when the key is
turned to MAR. Contact a Fiat Dealership to carry out any
service operation provided by the “Scheduled servicing
plan” and to reset the display.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cycle of settings
listed in the menu screen.
Briefly press the button MODE to go back to the standard
screen without storing the settings.
Press the button
–to return to the first menu option
(Speed Lim.). Adjust the button volume (Button Vol.)
This function is used to set the volume (8 levels) of the
beep accompanying the activation of the buttons MODE,
+ and –.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the button MODE: the previously set
volume “level” will flash on the display;
– press the button + or – for setting;
– briefly press the button MODE to go back to the menu
screen or press the button for a prolonged time to go back
to the standard screen without storing the settings.
Scheduled Servicing (Service)
By this function you can display information about the
mileage intervals for car servicing.
To consult this display, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the button MODE: the display shows ser-
vice requirements in km or mi according to the previous
setting (see paragraph “Measurement units”);
– briefly press the button MODE to go back to the menu
screen or press the button for a prolonged time to go back
to the standard screen.
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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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New mission
A new mission starts after:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant
button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches
3999.9 km or 9999.9 km (according to the type of display)
or when the “Trip time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59
minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
IMPORTANT The reset operations performed after the
“General Trip” message displaying are used to also reset
the “Trip B”, which, on its turn, is used to reset the
values of the corresponding function. Average speed
This shows the car average speed as a function of the over-
all time elapsed since the start of the new mission.
Trip time
This value shows the time elapsed since the start of the
new mission.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip Computer values
are displayed with “----”. When normal operating condi-
tion is reset, calculation of different units will restart reg-
ularly. All values displayed before the failure will not be
reset nor a new mission is started.
Button TRIP fig. 29
The button
TRIP
is located on the top of the right-hand
lever. With the ignition key turned to
MAR
, by this but-
ton the previously described parameters can be displayed
and reset to start a new mission:
– short pressing to display the different values;
– prolonged pressing to reset and then start a new
mission.
TRIP
F0Z0149m
fig. 29
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Button
T
– D
Air recirculation on/off
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on
while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the in-
troduction of polluted air.
Led on button ON = recirculation ON.
Led on button OFF = recirculation OFF.
At low temperatures or if the compressor is off, the re-
circulation is forced to off to avoid misting.
IMPORTANT It is inadvisable to use air recirculation on
cold days as it would considerably increase the possibility
of windows misting up inside.
During
AUTO
operation, due to safety reasons and to refresh
air flow, after long recirculation activation (over 25 minutes)
the system will deactivate automatically air recirculation for
1 minute.
Buttons
ÕÔ
– E
Temperature setting
Pressing the button
Õ
the temperature in the passen-
ger compartment will rise until the value HI is reached
(maximum heating).
Pressing the button
Ô
the temperature in the passenger
compartment will decrease until the value LO is reached
(maximum cooling).
HI function
This function can be switched on to heat the passenger
compartment as quickly as possible; air distribution and fan
speed are controlled by the system.
To turn this function off, set the required temperature.
❒
it is not possible to convey air to the passenger com-
partment with a temperature below the outside tem-
perature (the displayed temperature value will flash
when the system cannot guarantee the required com-
fort conditions);
❒
the fan speed can be manually reset (with compressor
enabled, ventilation cannot go below a bar shown on
the display).
Button OFF – C
System switching off
Pressing the
OFF
button the system is switched off.
With the system off, the climate control system conditions
are as follows:
❒
all LEDs off;
❒
set temperature display off;
❒
air recirculation off;
❒
compressor off;
❒
fan off.
Under this condition, air recirculation can be turned on
or off without activating the system.
IMPORTANT The system will store the settings (except
recirculation) performed before turning off and will re-
sume them when pressing any button (if the function cor-
responding to the button pressed is off, it will be turned
on; if on it will be kept active). Press
AUTO
to start the
system automatically.
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air flow towards the front seat feet area. Due to the
natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type
of distribution warms the passenger compartment
up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.
w+μ
distribution between feet area vents (warmest air)
and dashboard vents (coolest air).
¥+μ
distribution between feet area vents and wind-
screen/side front window vents. This type of distri-
bution achieves an adequate warming of the pas-
senger compartment and prevents the windows
from misting up.
The set air distribution is shown by the LEDs on the
selected buttons.
To restore the automatic air distribution control, press
the AUTO button.
During automatic operation, under particular climate con-
ditions, the system can send air to the windscreen although
the relevant LED does not turn on.
Button
-
- L
Fast front window demisting/defrosting
Pressing the button
-
the system activates all the functions
required for fast demisting/defrosting, that is:
❒
compressor switching-on (if the weather conditions are
suitable);
❒
air recirculation switching-off;
❒
maximum air temperature setting (HI); IMPORTANT If the heating fluid is not sufficiently hot, max-
imum fan speed will not be activated immediately to pre-
vent air not warm enough from entering the passenger
compartment.
LO function
This function can be switched on to cool the passenger
compartment as quickly as possible; with this function
switched on the compressor will be engaged whereas air
distribution and fan speed are controlled by the system.
To turn this function off, set the required temperature.
IMPORTANT With the function switched on, however, all
the manual settings can be made.
Buttons
ÕÔ
– F
Fan speed adjustment
Pressing the buttons
Õ
or
Ôrespectively, the fan speed
shown on the display bars increases or decreases.
The fan can be cut off only if the compressor has been
switched off (B button).
To restore automatic fan speed control, press the
AUTO
button.
Buttons
¥wμ
– G H I
Air distribution manual selection
Pressing the buttons, one of the five possible air flow
distribution patterns can be selected:
¥
air flow to the windscreen and front side window
vents to demist or defrost them.
w
air flow to the central and side dashboard vents to ven-
tilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
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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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F0Z0028m
fig. 54
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 54
It is located under the driver’s seat and comes into oper-
ation in the case of a collision:❒
cutting off fuel supply with resultant engine switching-off;
❒
automatically unlocking the doors;
❒
switching on interior lights (for about 15 minutes).
When the device comes into operation the message
“FPS on” is shown on the display.
For the reconfigurable multifunction display, the message
“Inertia switch intervened – See Handbook” will be
displayed. FOG LIGHTS fig. 53
(for versions/markets where provided)
To turn the lights on, press the button F with the side lights
on.
With fog lights on, the warning light
5
on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 53
To turn the lights on press the button D with the dipped
beam or fog lights on.
With lights on, the warning light 4on the instrument pan-
el will come on at the same time. Press the button again
to turn the lights off.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 53
Operate control E to turn the heated rear window on.
With heated rear window on, the warning light
(
comes
on. Press again to turn off.
This function will turn off automatically after about
20 minutes.
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HEADLIGHTSHEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING
The correct aiming of the headlights is important for the
comfort and safety of not only the driver but all other road
users. This is also covered by a specific rule of the high-
way code. The headlights must be correctly aimed to get
the best visibility conditions for all drivers while travel-
ling with headlights on. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the headlights properly adjusted. Check headlight beam
aiming every time the load or its distribution change.
SLANT COMPENSATION fig. 83
The car is fitted with electric adjustment of the beams, op-
erating with ignition key at MAR and dipped headlights on.
When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This means
the headlight beam rises.
In this case, repeat beams aiming by buttons + and −.The display provides a visual indication of the positions
during adjustment.
Correct positions depending on the load
Position 0 – one or two passengers on front seats.
Position 1 – four passengers.
Position 2 – four passengers + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load in the boot.
fig. 84
F0Z0076m
fig. 83
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