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DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG fig. 111
It consists of an instant inflating bag contained in a special
recess in the centre of the steering wheel.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG fig. 112
This consists of an instant inflating bag contained in a spe-
cial recess in the dashboard: this bag has a larger volume
than that of the driver’s. The driver’s and passenger’s front air bags have been de-
signed and calibrated to protect front seat occupants wear-
ing seat belts.
At their maximum inflation, their volume fills most of
the space between the steering wheel and the driver and
between the dashboard and the passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the event of minor front
collisions (for which the withholding action of the seat belts
is sufficient). Safety belts must always be worn. In the event
of front crash they guarantee correct positioning of
the passenger.
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The front air bag is triggered in case of
stronger shocks with respect to that of pre-
tensioners. For collisions in the range between the
two thresholds, it is normal for only the preten-
sioners to be activated.
WARNING
Do not hook rigid objects to the coat
hooks and to the support handles.
WARNING
The air bag does not replace seat belts but
increases their efficiency. Furthermore,
since front air bags are not deployed in low speed
collisions, side collisions, rear-end shunts or roll-
overs, the passengers are only protected by the
seat belts which must be fastened at all times.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or in case of at-
tempt to steal it, if it has been subjected
to vandals or floods, have the air bag system
checked by Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Do not wash the seats with water or pres-
surized vapour (hand washing or auto-
matic seat washing stations).
WARNING
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warn-
ing light
F
(airbag on passenger’s side en-
abled) goes on and flashes for a few seconds, thus
reminding the passenger that the airbag on his/her
side will deploy in the event of a collision, then it
switches off.
WARNING
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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED (red)
The car is equipped with an S.B.R. system (Seat
Belt Reminder): the warning light
<
on the in-
strument panel switches on and warns the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
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AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a failure
in the air bag system.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
¬
If, when turning the key to MAR the warn-
ing light ¬does not turn on or if it stays
on when travelling, there could be a failure in re-
taining systems; in this event air bags or preten-
sioners may not be deployed in case of impact or,
in a minor number of cases, they may deploy ac-
cidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediate-
ly to have the system checked before driving off.
WARNING
The failure of the warning light
¬(warn-
ing light off) is indicated by flashing for
more than the standard 4 seconds of the front pas-
senger’s air bag deactivated warning light
F
.
WARNING
FRONT PASSENGER’S AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED (amber)
The warning light
F
comes on when the front
passenger’s air bag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s air bag on, when the ignition key
is turned to MAR the warning light F comes on constant-
ly for about 4 seconds, flashes for another 4 seconds and
then should go out.
The warning light
F
indicates failure of
warning light
¬. This condition is indicat-
ed by intermittent blinking of warning light
F
for
longer than 4 seconds. In this case, the warning
light ¬may not indicate failures in the retaining
system. Before resuming driving, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PROGRAMMEThese coupons have to be carried out every 20,000 km
Thousands of km
Check tyre condition/wear and, if necessary, adjust
pressure
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, passenger’s compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzlesCheck windscreen/rear window blade position/wearCheck front disc brake pad conditions and wearCheck rear drum brake linings conditions and wear
Condition visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply system
– braking system), rubber elements (boots – sleeves – bushes – etc...)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check tension and conditions of various accessory drive belts (except for engines with automatic tensioners)Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive beltsCheck and adjust tappet clearance (petrol versions)Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke Check anti-evaporation system (petrol versions)
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Replace air filter cartridge
(every 30,000 km for 1.3 Multijet engine)
Top-up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc...)Check timing belt conditions (1.3 Multijet engine excluded)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*) (1.3 Multijet engine excluded)Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)Check gearbox fluid levelChange engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)Change brake fluid (or every two years)Replace pollen filter (or once a year)Check exhaust emissions/smokiness (1.3 Multijet engine)Replace fuel filter cartridge (Green-filter) (1.3 Multijet engine)
(*) Or every 4 years for heavy usage (cold climates, town driving with long idling stops)
Or every 5 years, irrespective of the covered mileage
(**) Engine oil and filter shall be changed when the corresponding warning light turns on (see chapter “Warning lights and Mes-
sages”), or in any case every 2 years.
If the car is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 12 months.
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YEARLY INSPECTION SCHEDULEFor cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km (for
example about 15,000 km) the following yearly inspec-
tion schedule is advised:❒
check conditions/wear of tyres and adjust pressure if
necessary (including spare wheel);
❒
check lighting system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot light, passenger’s
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc...);
❒
check wiper/washer system operation, adjust nozzles;
❒
check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;
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check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
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check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
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sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply – brak-
ing system) rubber parts (boots – sleeves – bushes etc.),
fuel and brake system hoses;
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check battery charge;
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visually check the various drive belt conditions;
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check and top-up liquids if required (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
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change engine oil;
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change engine oil filter;
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change pollen filter (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top-up the following:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
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brake fluid level;
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battery fluid level;
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windscreen washer fluid level;
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tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if required:
❒
engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products de-
signed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in chapter “Technical specifications”).
IMPORTANT – Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the fol-
lowing specially heavy conditions:
❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short distances (less than 7–8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
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Reconfigurable multifunction
display .......................................... 19
– control buttons ...................... 19
– set up menu ............................ 20
– standard screen ..................... 19
Refuelling
– diesel engines ......................... 88
– petrol engines ......................... 87
– technical specifications
(quantity) ................................. 203
Remote control ........................... 7
– additional remote control ... 8
– battery replacement ............. 9
– remote door opening/
closing ...................................... 8
– tailgate opening ...................... 8
Replacing the battery of
the key with remote control .. 9
Rev counter .................................. 14
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ................... 155
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ................... 156Roof rack – ski rack
(preparation) .............................. 71
Roof rack bar fasteners .............. 71
Roof rack/ski-rack bars
(preparation) .............................. 71
Rubber pipes ................................. 185
Safety........................................... 91
Safety belts .................................... 91
– carrying children safely ........ 98
– general instructions .............. 95
– load limiters ............................ 95
– pretensioners ......................... 94
– SBR ........................................... 91
– seat belt height
adjustment .............................. 92
– seat belt maintenance ........... 97
– using the seat belts ............. 91-93
SBR system .................................... 91
Scheduled servicing ..................... 172
Scheduled Servicing
Programme ......................... 170-171
Seat adjustment ...................... 31-32Seat belt pretensioners .............. 94
– load limiters ............................ 95
Side air bags
(side bag - window bag) ........... 107
– general warnings .................... 109
Side light
– front bulb replacement ........ 152
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 48
Smart washing
(windscreen wiper) ................... 50
Snow chains ..................................
Sound system
(preparation system) ................ 84
Sound system presetting ............ 84
Space-saver wheel ....................... 137
– technical specifications ......... 199
Spark plugs (type) ........................ 194
Speedometer ................................ 14
Steering column lock .................. 10
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 34
Steering wheel levers .............. 48-50
Steering wheel
– adjustment lever .................... 34
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