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IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any of
the safety devices are activated, take the vehicle to a Fiat
Dealership to have the activated devices replaced and to
have the whole system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement operation con-
cerning the airbags must be carried out only at Fiat Deal-
erships.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag sys-
tem deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the car changes
ownership, the new owner must be informed of the
method of use of the airbags and the above warnings, and
also be given this “Owner’s Handbook”.
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbags and front side
bags are deployed differently according to the type of col-
lision. Non-deployment of one or more of these devices
does not therefore indicate a system fault. IMPORTANT In the event of a side-on crash, the system
offers the best protection if you have a correct position
on the seat because this allows the side bags to inflate cor-
rectly.
IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may be
deployed if the car is subject to heavy knocks involving the
underbody area, such as violent shocks against steps, kerbs
or low obstacles, the car falling into big holes or hollows
in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The dust is not harmful
and does not indicate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore,
the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the
car may be covered in a dusty residue: this may irritate
skin and eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in the event
of exposure.
The expiration dates of the explosive charge and the clock
wire are shown on a label contained in the glove box. Go
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Remember to inform the workshop that
the tyre has been treated with a quick re-
pair kit. Give the instruction booklet to the per-
sonnel charged with handling the treated tyre.
WARNING
FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING
PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor may also be used for restoring pressure
only. Release the quick coupling and connect directly to
the tyre valve fig. 162; in this way, the canister will not
be connected to the compressor and no sealing fluid will
be injected.
F0U0145mfig. 162F0U0146mfig. 163
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect A-fig. 163;
❒turn the canister anticlockwise to lift it out;
❒insert the new canister and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection A to the canister and fit the trans-
parent tube B in its proper place.
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CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that the corre-
sponding fuse is intact before changing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the “Changing a fuse” para-
graph in this section;
❒before changing a bulb check the contacts for rusting;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the same type
and wattage;
❒for safety reasons, always check the direction of the
headlight beam after changing a bulb.
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Halogen lamps must be handled holding
the metallic part only. Touching the trans-
parent part of the bulb with your fingers
may reduce the intensity of the light emitted and
even compromise the longevity of the bulb itself. In
the event of accidental contact, wipe the bulb with
an alcohol-soaked cloth and allow to dry.
Changes or repairs to the electrical system
(electronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without due consideration for the
technical specifications of the system can lead to
malfunctioning and generate a fire hazard.
WARNING
Halogen lamps contain gas under pres-
sure. If they break, glass fragments could
fly everywhere.
WARNING
IMPORTANT The internal surface of the light may appear
slightly misty: this does not indicate a fault, and is actually
caused by low temperature and the degree of humidity
in the air. Misting will rapidly disappear when the head-
lights are switched on. The presence of drops inside the
headlights indicates infiltration of water. Go to a Fiat Deal-
ership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your vehicle.
A Glass bulbs: pushed into position. Pull to extract.
B Bayonet-type bulbs: to remove from its holder, press
the bulb in and turn it anti-clockwise.
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F0U0250mfig. 167
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 167 anti-clockwise using the
tab and pull it out;
❒remove the bulb B by pushing it in slightly and turning
it anti-clockwise;
❒refit the bulb holder by putting it in its housing and turn-
ing it clockwise until it locks into place.
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F0U0150mfig. 168
MAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B-fig. 168 and
release the bulb holder catch;
❒remove the bulb A and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, aligning the outlines of the metallic part
with the grooves on the reflector;
❒refit the bulb holder catch and reconnect the electri-
cal connector;
❒refit the cap A, ensuring that it locks into place.
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F0U0152mfig. 170
A
A
B
F0U0151mfig. 169
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front fig. 169
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒steer the right/left wheel inwards;
❒turn the catch A-fig. 169, then lift off the access lid B;
D
F0U0153mfig. 171
❒remove the bulb holder cover C-fig. 170 by turning it
anti-clockwise;
❒remove the bulb D-fig. 171 by pushing it in gently and
turning anti-clockwise (“bayonet” clamping), then re-
place it;
❒refit the bulb holder cover C-fig. 170 by turning it clock-
wise and locking it properly;
❒close the lid B-fig.169 then tighten the catch A.
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A
F0U0526mfig. 173/b
❒loosen the fixing screws C and remove the headlamp;
❒remove the bulb A-fig.173/b by rotating it counter-
clockwise and disconnect the electrical connector.
F0U0280mfig. 172
Side fig. 172
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒slide the lens A towards the front of the car to press
in the internal catch B, then pull the unit outwards;
❒turn the bulb holder C anti-clockwise, extract bulb D
and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder C into the lens by turning it clock-
wise;
❒refit the unit making sure the internal catch B clicks in-
to place.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets where provided)
To replace the bulb:
❒loosen the screw A-fig.173/a and remove the protec-
tion template B;
C
AC
B
C
F0U0525mfig. 173/a
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
The rear light clusters contain taillight, brake light and di-
rection indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster fig. 174 as
follows:
D direction indicators
E brake lights.
F0U0155mfig. 174F0U0156mfig. 175
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒undo both fastening bolts A-fig 174;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B and pull the
lens unit outwards;
❒ unhook the bulb holder by unclipping the fasteners
C-fig. 175;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it in gently and turning an-
ti-clockwise (“bayonet” clamping), then replace it;
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Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ...................................... 231
– engine compartment ................... 233
– fabric seats .................................... 234
– interiors ......................................... 233
– leather upholstery ....................... 234
– windows ......................................... 233
– plastic parts ................................... 234
Climate control ................................... 53
– air vents ..................................47-48
Clock
– adjusting ......................................... 30
Clutch
– technical specifications ............... 240
CO
2emissions at exhaust ................ 254
CODE card .......................................... 5
Control buttons .................................. 71
Cruise Control .................................... 66
Dashboard ....................................3-265
Deactivating airbags .....................36-143
Dead lock ............................................. 86
Defrosting/demisting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows ..................50-54-57
Demisting/defrosting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows....................50-54-57
– wing mirrors.....................51-55-58
Digital display ........................................ 17
– control buttons ............................ 18
– setup menu ................................... 18
– standard screen ............................ 17Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction Indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– side bulb replacement ................. 192
– rear bulb replacement ............... 193
Disposing of the car ........................... 255
Door locks ........................................... 73
Doors
– central locking .............................. 73
– child safety device ........................ 87
– locking/unlocking
from the inside ......................73-84
– remote control ............................ 6
– remote locking/unlocking ........... 6
DPF (particulate filter) ....................... 128
Driving economically ......................... 154
Electrical/electronic devices ............ 124
Emergency rear door locking
device ................................................. 88Emergency starting ............................. 175
– bump starting ................................ 176
– jump starting ................................. 175
End of vehicle life ................................ 255
Engine
– engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) .. 4
– identification codes ..................... 237
– marking .......................................... 236
– technical specifications ............... 238
Engine codes ........................................ 237
Engine compartment
– checking levels .............................. 217
– opening/closing the bonnet ....... 97
– washing ......................................... 233
Engine coolant
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine coolant
– checking and topping up ............. 222
– specifications ................................. 252
– temperature gauge and
warning light .................................. 16
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 16
– type of coolant ............................. 222
Engine cooling
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) ...... 4
Engine marking .................................... 236
Engine oil
– checking levels and topping up ... 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– specifications ................................. 251
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