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F0Z0682m
fig. 7
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors will
be automatically locked if this specific function was set (on-
ly on versions with multifunction reconfigurable display).
Opening the tailgate by the remote control
Press and keep button
R
pressed for over one second
to open (unlock) the tailgate by remote control.
The tailgate opening is indicated by double flashing of
direction indicators.
IMPORTANT If the remote control does not work prop-
erly, it is still possible to carry out the above mentioned
operations by using the metal insert of the key.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporat-
ed remote control. Should a new key with remote con-
trol be necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, taking with
you the CODE card, a personal identity document and the
car’s ownership documents. Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
Ë: for unlocking of doors and tail-
gate, timed switching-on of internal lights and double flash-
ing of direction indicators (for versions/markets where
provided).
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertia
cut-off switch comes into operation.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button Á: for remote locking of doors and
tailgate, switching-off of the internal ceiling lights and sin-
gle flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets
where provided).
If one of the doors remains open, all doors will be closed
and immediately re-opened and the command is reject-
ed, signalled by the direction indicators flashing; in this case
check that all of the doors are properly locked and repeat
the locking operation.
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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.
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distribution between feet area vents (warmest air)
and dashboard vents (coolest air).
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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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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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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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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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F0Z0267m
fig. 88
When the ASR is switched off whilst driving, the next time
the car is started up the ASR is automatically switched
on by the system. When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the ASR off: in fact,
in these conditions, slipping of the drive wheels when mov-
ing off makes it possible to obtain better traction. The action of the ASR system is particularly helpful in
the following circumstances:
❒
slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or excessive accelera-
tion;
❒
too much power transmitted to the wheels also in re-
lation to the conditions of the road surface;
❒
acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy surfaces;
❒
in the event of loss of grip on a wet surface
(aquaplaning).
MSR system (engine drive regulation)
This is integral part of the ASR system that, in the event
of a sudden gear downshifting, cuts in and provides torque
to the engine thus preventing excessive drive wheel dri-
ve which, especially in poor grip conditions, can lead to
loss of stability.
Switching the ASR system on/off fig. 88
The ASR system switches on automatically each time
the engine is started. Whilst driving, the ASR can be
switched off and subsequently switched on again by press-
ing the C ASR OFF button. When the system is switched
on, this is signalled by a message on the reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display (where provided).
When the system is switched off, this is signalled by
the LED on the ASR OFF button lighting up and by a mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction display (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with this system. Your dri-
ving style must always be suited to the road con-
ditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is ulti-
mately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
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ESP SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays on together
with the LED on the button ASR OFF when travelling, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
NOTE The warning light flashing when driving indicates
that the ESP system is active.
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GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the following cir-
cumstances.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure is detected in en-
gine oil pressure sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the failure fixed as soon as possible.
Water in diesel fuel filter
See what described for warning light
c.
Inertia fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the inertia fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. The display shows the dedicated
message.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE (amber)
The warning light will come on (some versions
only) when a failure to one of the following lights
is detected:
– side lights;
– brake lights (third brake light excluded);
– rear fog lights;
– direction indicators;
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could be: one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or an electric con-
nection cut-off.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light turns on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
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HEATED REAR WINDOW (amber)
The warning light turns on when switching the
heated rear window on.
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F0Z0087m
fig. 165
Refer to the tables on the following pages to identify the
protection fuse.
If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-
FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) cuts in, do not at-
tempt any repair and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse, make sure the ig-
nition key has been removed and that all
the other services are switched off and/or
disengaged.If the replaced fuse blows again, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a blown fuse with metal
wires or other recovered material.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with another of high-
er power: FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
REPLACING FUSESGENERAL FEATURES fig. 165
Fuses protect the electric system: they cut in (i.e. they
blow) in the event of a failure or improper action on the
system.
When a device does not work, check the efficiency of its
fuse: the filament A must be intact. If it is, replace the blown
fuse with another with the same amperage (same colour).
B undamaged fuse.
C fuse with damaged filament.
To facilitate fuse replacement, use the pliers D hooked
to the fuse-box on the dashboard left-hand side.
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