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REAR WINDOW WASHER/WIPER
The device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
Turn the knurled ring to
'
to operate the rear window
wiper.
With the windscreen wiper on, turn the knurled ring to
'
to turn on the rear window wiper. In this case the wiper
works (in the different positions) timed with the wind-
screen wiper, but at half speed.
With the windscreen wiper on, engaging reverse gear will
automatically turn the rear window wiper on, in continu-
ous slow operation.
Operation stops by disengaging reverse.
“Smart washing” function
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (spring-return
position) will activate the rear window washer.
Keep the stalk pressed, with just one movement, to op-
erate the rear window washer jet and the rear window
wiper itself; the latter automatically turns on if you keep
the stalk pressed for more than half a second.
The rear window wiper stops operating a few strokes af-
ter releasing the stalk; a further “cleaning stroke”, after
a few seconds, completes the wiping operation.
Do not use the rear window wiper to re-
move layers of snow or ice from the wind-
screen. In these conditions, the rear window
wipers may be submitted to excessive effort result-
ing in motor protection cutting in and wiper oper-
ation inhibition for a few seconds. If the operation
is not restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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F0Z0032m
fig. 51
Ceiling light timing (lens central position)
Three different switching-on modes are provided:❒
when opening one door a three-minute timing will start,
to be repeated each time one door is opened;
❒
approximately 10-second timing will start when re-
moving the ignition key within two minutes from turn-
ing the engine off;
❒
approximately 10-second timing will start when open-
ing the doors (by both remote control or key into
driver’s door lock).
Two switching-off modes are provided:
❒
when closing all doors, the 3-minute timing will go
off and a 10-second one will start. This timing will
go off when turning the key to MAR;
❒
when locking the doors (by both remote control or key
into driver’s door lock), the ceiling light goes off.
On Emotion and Dynamic versions, the ceiling light will
switch on and off gradually; the ceiling light will switch off
automatically 15 minutes after turning the engine off.
CEILING LIGHTFRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 51
The lens A can have three positions:❒
side
a
pressed: light always on
❒
side
b
pressed: light always off
❒
central position (neutral): the light turns on and off when
the doors are opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure the
switch is at central position: ensure that lights are off with
doors closed to avoid draining the battery.
For “Active” versions, lights switching-on and off occur
only when the front driver’s door is opened or closed.
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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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F0Z0223m
fig. 55
Carefully inspect the car for fuel leakages, e.g. in the en-
gine compartment, under the car or near the fuel tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again,
press the button A to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to pre-
vent battery running down.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or see
leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the
switches to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGSCIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY fig. 55
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A; after about 15 seconds it will return
to its original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
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F0Z0199m
fig. 63
F0Z0019m
fig. 64
OPENING/CLOSING fig. 64
Sun-roof opening and closing are only possible with
the key at MAR.
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Do not open the sun-roof if there is snow
or ice on it: you may damage it.
To open, press the button C:❒
pressing the upper part 1, the roof closes;
❒
pressing the lower part 2, the roof opens; Sun-roof open-
ing takes place in two steps, first push on the button will
open the sun-roof partially (“spoiler position”); a second
long push on the button will open the sun-roof fully.
If the button is released in this step, the roof will lock in
the position it is in at the moment.
Open and close the sun-roof only when the car is
stationary.
IMPORTANT To prevent possible noise, after closing
the sun-roof, keep the sun-roof closing button C pressed
for over 2 seconds.
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F0Z0686m
fig. 67
To unlock
Turn the key to position 2 with the door shut properly.
With central door locking (for versions/markets where
provided) all doors must be shut properly.
By remote control (for versions/markets where provided)
press the button
Á
to close the doors.
If one of the doors is not shut properly, simultaneous
locking is disabled.
IMPORTANT If one of the front doors is not fully closed
or in case of system failure, central door locking will not
operate and, after 6 attempts in rapid sequence, the sys-
tem will be excluded for about 60 seconds.
DOORSLOCKING/UNLOCKING FROM THE OUTSIDE
fig. 67
To unlock
Turn the key to position 1 and pull the handle upwards.
With central door locking (for versions/markets where
provided), the doors are unlocked simultaneously when
the key is turned.
By remote control (for versions/markets where provided)
press the button
Ëto open the doors.
Before opening a door, make sure this can
be done in safety.
WARNING
Open the doors only when the car is sta-
tionary.
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F0Z0025m
fig. 70
POWER WINDOW FRONT WINDOW WINDERS fig. 70
(for versions/markets where provided)
They operate with ignition key on MAR and for about two
minutes after positioning the key on STOP or removing it.
The two buttons are located besides the gearshift lever
(one for each side); they control:
A Opening/closing of left-hand door window.
B Opening/closing of right-hand door window.
Keep the driver’s door button pressed for a few seconds
to open or close the window automatically (only with key
at MAR).
Incorrect use of the power windows may
be dangerous. Before and during their op-
eration ensure that any passengers are not at risk
from the moving glass either by personal objects
getting caught in the mechanism or by being hit
by it directly.
WARNING
When leaving the car, always remove the
ignition key to avoid the risk of injury of
people still on board due to accidental operation
of the power windows.
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If only the
x
warning light on the instru-
ment panel lights up – together with
a message in the reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play (for versions/markets, where provided) – stop
the car immediately and contact the nearest
Fiat Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from
the braking system will compromise the operation
of the braking system, whether it is of the con-
ventional type or with ABS.WARNING
FAILURE WARNING
ABS failure fig. 86
It is indicated by the
>
warning light on the instrument
panel - together with the dedicated message in the re-
configurable multifunction display (for versions/markets,
where provided) - coming on (see “Warning lights
and messages” chapter).
In this case, the braking system will still be effective, al-
though without the extra capacity offered by the ABS sys-
tem. Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
EBD failure fig. 87
It is indicated by the
>
and
x
warning lights on the in-
strument panel - together with the dedicated message
in the multifunction display (for versions/markets, where
provided) - coming on (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the ve-
hicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive carefully
to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.
fig. 87
F0Z0159m
fig. 86
F0Z0158m
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