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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system triggers after a collision and
activates the following:
❒switch off of fuel supply with conse-
quent engine switch off;
❒automatic door unlocking;
❒switch on of all lights inside the vehicle.
When the system is triggered, the mes-
sage “Fuel cut-off tripped - see handbook”
is displayed on some versions.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment
below the vehicle or near the fuel tank
area.
After the collision, position ignition key on
STOPto avoid battery draining.To reset vehicle operation, follow this
procedure:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP.
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or notice leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the system
to avoid fire risk.
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fig. 64F0T0137m
Opening/closing from outside
To open: turn the metal insert of the key
in the lock and pull handle A-fig. 62as
illustrated by the arrow. Then, let the
door slide to the back of the vehicle until
the latch stopping the door at the end of
its stroke.
To close: use handle A-fig. 62and push
the door to the front of the vehicle. Turn
the key metal insert in position as if to lock
the door.
fig. 62F0T0209m
When the vehicle is parked
on a slope, do not block the
sliding door open: any accidental
shock may release the door, thus
leaving it free to move forward.
WARNING
Before leaving the vehicle
parked with sliding doors
open, always check that the latch is
engaged.
WARNING
The side sliding door is supplied with a
spring loaded latch that stops the door at
the end of its stroke during opening. Block
the door by simply pushing it to the end
of its stroke; release it by pulling forwards
with energy.
In any case, make sure that the door is
properly hooked to the system which
keeps the door fully open.
fig. 63
A
F0T0197m
Opening/closing from inside
To open: press the device A-fig. 63to
release the door. Then, pull the lever
A-fig. 64and let the door slide to the
back of the vehicle until the latch stops it.
To close: press the device A-fig. 63to
release the door and let it slide to the
front of the vehicle.
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TWO-SIDED REAR
SWING-DOORS fig. 66
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two-sided rear swing-doors are supplied
with a spring loaded system that stops
them during opening with an approx. an-
gle of 90 degrees.
fig. 66F0T0139m
fig. 65F0T0138m
Always use this device when
transporting children.
WARNING
CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM fig. 65
This device prevents opening of the side
sliding doors from the inside.
It is engaged only when the side sliding
door is open.
❒Position 1- engaged (door locked);
❒Position 2- disengaged (door can be
opened from inside).
The device stays on even if the doors are
unlocked by the central electric system.
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WINDOW WINDERS
FRONT POWER WINDOWS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Buttons fig. 70have been provided on the
driver’s door panel to control the follow-
ing functions with the ignition turned to
MAR:
A:opening/closing of left-hand window;
B:opening/closing of right-hand window.
Press buttons Aor Bto open/close the
desired window.
When one of these buttons is pressed
shortly, the window “jogs”; when pressed
for long, continuous automatic window
lifting or lowering is engaged. The window
stops in the required position when but-
ton Aor Bis pressed again.
The power windows are fitted with a safe-
ty system (for versions/markets, where
provided) that detects the presence of an
obstacle during window closing and cuts
in by stopping and reversing the window
stroke.IMPORTANT If the anti-crush function is
enabled for 5 times within 1 minute, the
system automatically switches to “recov-
ery” mode (self-protection). This condi-
tion is highlighted by upward jogging of the
window while closing.
In this case, it is necessary to carry out the
system restore procedure as follows:
❒open the windows;
or
❒turn the ignition key to STOPand then
to MAR.
If no malfunction is present, the window
returns to its normal operation automat-
ically.
IMPORTANT With ignition key in STOP
position or removed, the power windows
remain activated for about 2 minutes and
are deactivated immediately as soon as a
door is opened.
fig. 70F0T0044m
Incorrect use of the power
windows may be dangerous.
Before operation, always check that
no passenger is exposed to the risk of
being injured directly by the moving
window or by objects getting caught
in or dragged by the window.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the ignition key
to avoid the risk of injury due to ac-
cidental operation of the power win-
dows.
WARNING
FRONT MANUAL
WINDOW WINDERS
Some versions feature manual window
winders.
To open/close, operate the handle.
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IMPORTANT A label with a description
of the above engine hood opening/closing
operations is located under the engine
hood (see fig. 89).
The bonnet must always be
perfectly closed during trav-
el for safety reasons. Make sure that
the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you dis-
cover that the bonnet is not perfect-
ly closed during travel, stop immedi-
ately and close the bonnet in the cor-
rect manner.
WARNING
fig. 89
F0Q0603m
12
CLACK
=
OK
PUSH TO OPEN12
PULL TO CLOSE
F0T0215mfig. 90F0T0278m
fig. 91F0T0208m
Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance.
WARNING
Check that the attachment
fastening screws are correct-
ly positioned after a few kilometres.
WARNING
Divide the cargo uniformly and
consider higher vehicle sensi-
tivity to side wind during trav-
el.
Do not exceed the maximum
loads allowed in the boot (see
section “Technical Specifica-
tions”).
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
PREPARING THE
ATTACHMENTS
Attachments are located in points Aand
B-fig. 90.
LONGITUDINAL BARS fig. 91
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions of the vehicle feature two
longitudinal bars that can be used for car-
rying different types of objects (e.g. skis,
windsurf, etc…) with the addition of spe-
cific accessories.
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ABS SYSTEM
The vehicle is fitted with an ABS braking
system, which prevents the wheels from
locking when braking, makes the most of
road grip and gives the best control when
emergency braking under difficult road
conditions.
The system is completed by EBD (Elec-
tronic Braking Force Distribution), which
distributes the braking action between
front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To achieve maximum effi-
ciency of the braking system, a running-
in period of about 500 km is required.
During this time, avoid sudden, repeated
and prolonged braking.FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el (together with the dedicated message
on the display in some versions) (see sec-
tion “Warning lights and messages”).
In the case, the braking system preserves
its efficiency, but cannot rely on the ex-
tra potentials offered by the ABS system.
Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal-
ership to have the system checked. ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
Intervention of the ABS is detected by a
slight pulsing of the brake pedal accompa-
nied by noise: such an event indicates that
you need to adjust your speed to the type
of road on which you are travelling.
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible depending on the current
road conditions.
WARNING
When the ABS trips, it means
that you are approaching
the grip limit between tyres and road:
slow down to exploit all the available
grip.
WARNING
The ABS system exploits the
tyre-road grip at best, but it
cannot improve it. Therefore, you
should take great care when driving
on slippery surfaces without taking
unnecessary risks.
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If warning light xonly lights
up on the instrument panel
(with a message on the display in
some versions), immediately stop the
vehicle and go to the nearest Fiat
Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic flu-
id from the braking system jeopardis-
es the functionality of the braking sys-
tem, either of the conventional type
or with ABS.
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EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning lights
>and xon the instru-
ment panel (together with the dedicated
message on the display in some versions)
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
In this case, the rear wheels may sudden-
ly lock and the vehicle may swerve. Dri-
ve carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance
integral with ESP)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The system, which cannot be cut out, rec-
ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
brake circuit thus supporting the driver to
obtain prompt and effective braking.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the versions
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys-
tem failure (indicated by warning light
áswitching on together with the message
on the multifunction display, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability
Program)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event of
tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road sur-
faces changes.
In addition to the ESP system, ASR system
and Hill Holder, (for versions/markets,
where provided) also the MSR system (ad-
justing the engine braking torque) and the
HBA system (improving the braking force
during emergency braking) are provided.
ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing light
áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
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PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 95and their function is to in-
form the driver, through an intermittent
buzzer, about the presence of obstacles
behind the vehicle.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged.
As the obstacle behind the vehicle comes
closer to the bumper, the buzzer becomes
more frequent.BUZZER WARNING
When reverse gear is engaged, an inter-
mittent buzzer automatically turns on (a
short beep to indicate the activation of the
system).
The beep:
❒becomes louder as the vehicle goes
closer to the obstacle;
❒becomes continuous when the distance
between the vehicle and the obstacle is
inferior to 30 cm and stops immediately
if the distance increases;
❒is constant if the distance between the
vehicle and the obstacle does not
change.Detection distances
Central operating range 120 cm
Side operating range 60 cm
If several obstacles are detected, the con-
trol unit indicates the nearest one.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure of the parking sensors is indi-
cated when engaging reverse gear by a
beep lasting 3 seconds.
fig. 95F0T0211m
The sensors must be clean
from mud, dirt, snow or ice in
order to work correctly. Be
careful not to scratch or dam-
age the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths.
Wash the sensors with clean water with
the addition of car shampoo, if neces-
sary. In washing stations, clean sensors
quickly keeping the vapour jet/high
pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at
least from the sensors.
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