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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with oc-
tane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with
the European Standard EN 228.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel for motor
vehicles in compliance with the European Standard
EN 590. The use of other products or mixtures may
damage the engine beyond repair and consequently
invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged;
set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ig-
nition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for
the warning lights Y(or symbol on the display) and m
to go off. Then, turn the ignition key to AVV and release
it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures
during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire
hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous
diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions
to ensure better respect for the environment.K
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical ac-
cessories (with the risk of gradually draining the bat-
tery), contact a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the
overall electrical requirement and check that the ve-
hicle electric system can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep the card in a safe place, not in the car. Make sure
you have the electronic code written on the CODE
card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct car servicing is essential for ensuring it stays in
tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its
environmental friendliness and low running costs for
a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, tips and warnings for correct
use, driving safety and maintenance of your car over
time. Pay special attention to the symbols
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(person-
al safety)
#
(environmental protection)
!
(the car’s
wellbeing).
READ THIS CAREFULLY!

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3KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
1. Light and direction indicator stalk – 2. Steering wheel with air bag – 3. Instrument panel – 4. Windscreen/rear window
wiper lever – 5. Central air vents – 6. Sound system compartment – 7. Various controls – 8. Passenger’s air bag – 9. Right-
hand side air vent – 10. Glove compartment – 11. Air distribution controls – 12. Right power window control – 13. Left
power window control – 14. Climate control system buttons – 15. Ignition switch – 16. Steering wheel adjusting lever
– 17. Left-hand side air vent.
F0Z0677m
Fig. 1DASHBOARD AND CONTROLSThe presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
Left-hand drive versions
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KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Right-hand drive versions
1. Passenger’s air bag – 2. Central air vents – 3. Various controls – Sound system compartment – Light and direction indica-
tor stalk – 6. Instrument panel – 7. Steering wheel with air bag – 8. Windscreen/rear window wiper lever – 6. Right-hand
side air vent – 10. Ignition switch – 11. Steering wheel adjusting lever – 12. Air distribution controls – 13. Right power
window control – 14. Left power window control – 15. Climate control system buttons – 16. Glove compartment
– 17. Left-hand side air vent.
CH
F
E
F0Z0678m
fig. 2
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7KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
F0Z0680m
fig. 5
F0Z0681m
fig. 6
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL fig. 6 - fig. 7
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A operates:❒
the ignition switch;
❒
the door and the tailgate locks;
❒
the switch to deactivate the passenger’s air bag
(for versions/markets, where provided).
Press button B to open/close the metal insert. KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 5
The metal insert A operates:
❒
the ignition switch;
❒
the door and the tailgate locks;
❒
the switch to deactivate the passenger’s air bag
(for versions/markets, where provided).
All the keys and the CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner when selling
the car.
Button B should only be pressed when the
key is away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt
(e.g. clothes). Never leave the key unattended and
make sure it can never be touched by others,
especially children, who may inadvertently press
the button.
WARNING
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HEATING AND VENTILATION
fig. 41
1. Vent for windscreen defrosting or demisting – 2. Adjustable central vent – 3. Side adjustable vent – 4. Fixed side
vent to convey air to side windows – 5. Side vents to convey air to front seat passengers’ feet – 6. Side vents to
convey air to rear seat passengers’ feet.
KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
F0Z0023m
fig. 42
C
I
TY
F0Z0024m
fig. 43
F0Z0685m
fig. 41
ADJUSTABLE SIDE AND CENTRAL VENTS
fig. 42 – 43
A Fixed vent for side window.
B Adjustable side vents.
C Adjustable central vents.
To use vents B and C press them as shown by the arrow
and adjust them as required (they can be rotated to what-
ever direction).
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F0Z0022m
fig. 44
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on while
standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the introduc-
tion of polluted air. However, it is better not to use the
function for long periods, particularly if there are many peo-
ple on board, to prevent the windows from misting inside.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling condi-
tions faster. Do not use the air recirculation function on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the pos-
sibility of the windows misting inside.
Air distribution knob
D
¥
to convey air to the central and side vents;
μ
to send air to the feet and convey cooler air to
the dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature
conditions;
w
to heat with outside harsh temperature: close central
and side vents to convey as much air as possible to
the feet;
≤to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-
for quick windscreen demisting. CONTROLS fig. 44
Air temperature knob A (mixing hot/cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Fan activation/adjustment knob B
0 = fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
-
= maximum fan speed
Air recirculation on/off knob
C
U
= outside air intake
T
= inside air recirculation
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KNOW YOUR
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SAFETY
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OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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39KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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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41KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Air recirculation on/off knob CU
= outside air intake
T
= inside air recirculation
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on while
standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the introduc-
tion of polluted air. However, it is better not to use the
function for long periods, particularly if there are many peo-
ple on board, to prevent the windows from misting inside.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling condi-
tions faster. Do not use the air recirculation function on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the pos-
sibility of the windows misting inside.
Air distribution knob D
¥
air flow from central vents and side vents;
μ
to warm the feet and keep the face cool (“bilevel”
function);
w
to speed up passenger compartment warming;
≤to warm the passenger compartment and at the same
time demist the windscreen;
-
to demist and defrost the windscreen and front side
windows.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM(for versions/markets where provided)
CONTROLS fig. 46
Air temperature knob
A(mixing hot/cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Fan activation and climate control system on/off
knob B
0 = fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
-
= maximum fan speed
Press the knob to turn the climate control system on, the
LED on the knob will turn on. Press it again to turn it off,
the LED will turn off.
F0Z0600m
fig. 46
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