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Do not attempt to adjust the
display while driving.
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
WARNING
NOTE
❒If you push the indicator selector knob
or do not turn the knob for more than
5 seconds while activating the illumi-
nation control, the illumination con-
trol will be canceled automatically and
the display (D) will show the odome-
ter indication.
❒You can change the brightness when
the position lights or headlights are on
even if the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.
❒When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the brightness
of the instrument panel lights will be
reinitialized. Readjust the brightness
according to your preference.
NOTE If you select the highest brightness
level when the position lights or headlights
are on, the instrument panel lights are not
dimmed.
Clock (for versions/markets, where
provided)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the display (E) shows the time.
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IMPORTANT Keep track of your odome-
ter reading and check the maintenance
schedule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain parts
can result from failure to perform re-
quired services at the proper mileage in-
tervals.
Illumination control setting
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the instrument panel lights
come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatical-
ly dim the brightness of the instrument
panel lights when the position lights or
headlights are on.
You can change the brightness of the in-
strument panel lights regardless of
whether the position lights or headlights
are off or on.
To increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the indicator se-
lector knob (2) clockwise.
To reduce the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the indicator se-
lector knob (2) counterclockwise.
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HAZARD WARNING
SWITCH
Push in the hazard warning switch to ac-
tivate the hazard warning lights. All four
turn signal lights and both turn signal in-
dicators will flash simultaneously. To turn
off the lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn oth-
er traffic during emergency parking or
when your vehicle could otherwise be-
come a traffic hazard.
80JM041Do not attempt to adjust the
display while driving.
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
WARNING
To change the time indication:
❒Push the trip meter selector knob (1)
and the indicator selector knob (2) to-
gether.
❒To change the hour indication, turn
the indicator selector knob (2) left or
right repeatedly when the hour indi-
cation flashes. To change the hour in-
dication quickly, turn and hold the in-
dicator selector knob (2). To set the
hour indication, push the indicator se-
lector knob (2) and the minute indi-
cation will flash.
❒To change the minute indication, turn
the indicator selector knob (2) left or
right repeatedly when the minute in-
dication flashes. To change the minute
indication quickly, turn and hold the
indicator selector knob (2). To set the
minute indication, push the indicator
selector knob (2).
NOTE When you reconnect the negative
(–) terminal to the battery, the clock in-
dication will be reinitialized. Change the
indication again to your preference.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT
SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the head light
switch turned to the second and/ or third
position. An indicator light above the
switch will be lit when the front fog light
is on.
NOTE In some countries the lighting op-
eration may be different from the above
description according to local regulations.
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HEATED REAR
WINDOW AND HEATED
OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the rear window is frosted it is suf-
ficient, with the engine started, to press
the button (1) to defrost it.
If the driver’s outside rearview mirror has
the mark (2), it is also equipped with the
heated outside rearview mirrors. When
you push the switch (1), both the heated
outside rearview mirrors and the heated
rear window will operate simultaneously.
An indicator light will be lit when the de-
fogger is on. The defogger will work only
when the engine is running. To turn off the
defogger, push the switch (1) again.
IMPORTANT The heated rear window
and the heated outside rearview mirrors
(for versions/markets, where provided)
use a large amount of electricity. Be sure
to turn off after the window and mirrors
have become clear.
(1)
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NOTE
❒The defogger will work only when the
engine is running.
❒The defogger will automatically turn off
after the defogger remains on for 15
minutes to prevent discharging of the
battery.
(2)
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User ID Setting
❒Press the power on/ off knob (1) to
turn off the power.
❒With numbered buttons (19) with
number [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time; press the power on/ off
knob (1) for about 1 second or more.
The unit displays “SEC”.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user
ID. Each button corresponds to each
digit, and the number increases each
time the button is pressed. For exam-
ple, to raise the digit second from the
left to 3, press the numbered button
(19) with number [2] four times. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (SEC)
1.Power on/ off knob – Volume control
knob
4.Up button
11.Program type button
19.Numbered buttons [1] to [4]
You can set up a 4-digit ID to prevent
theft. Once you set up the ID, the unit is
inoperable without the ID when this unit
or the battery is removed.
NOTE
❒If the wrong user ID is entered 10
times, the unit displays “HELP” and can-
not be operated.
❒If you should forget your user ID, con-
sult your Fiat Dealership.
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Text Display
Each time the text display button (20) is
pressed in MP3/ WMA mode, the display
change as follows:
Elapsed Time / Folder Name / File Name /
(Elapsed Time)
NOTE For scrolling text, hold down the
text display button (20) for 2 seconds or
more.
REPEAT Play
For repeat play (playing the present file re-
peatedly), press the repeat button (15).
To release repeat play, press the repeat
button (15) again.
The “RPT” indicator remains lit during re-
peat play.
RANDOM Play
For random play (playing the disc files at
random), press the random play button
(16).
To release random play, press the random
play button (16) again.
The “RDM” indicator remains lit during
random play.
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User ID Entry
Once the ID is set up, this unit displays
“SEC” to prompt you to enter your user
ID when the power is turned on again in
the case of removal of this unit or the bat-
tery.
The unit cannot be used unless the ID is
entered in the following order.
NOTE The unit does not display “SEC”
when the power is turned on within 20
seconds from the last use.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user
ID. Each button corresponds to each
digit. Enter the stored user ID.
❒Press program type button (11) for
about 2 second or more to enter.
Power is switched off.
When you switch the unit back on, it is
in radio mode for normal use.Erasing User ID
Your stored user ID can be erased. After
erasing it, you may set a new user ID.
Therefore, you can change your user ID
as often as you like.
❒Press the power on/off knob (1) to turn
off the power.
❒With the numbered buttons (19) with
numbers [3] and [4] kept depressed at
the same time, press the power on/ off
know (1) for about 1 second or more.
The unit displays “SEC”.
❒With the up button (4) kept depressed,
press the numbered button (19) with
number [1].
The unit displays “- - - -”.
❒Press the numbered buttons (19) with
number [1] to [4], and enter the user ID.
Each button corresponds to each digit.
Enter the stored user ID.
❒Press the program type button (11) for
about 2 seconds or more to enter.
The power is turned off approx, 10 sec-
onds after “- - - -” is displayed.
❒Press the program type button (11) for
about 2 second or more to enter.
Power is switched off after the unit dis-
plays “SEC”.
Once the ID is set up, the ID is re-
quired at power-on when this unit or
the battery has been removed.
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LIGHT
When you open the rear door with the
luggage compartment light switch in the
“ON” position (1), the light comes on and
remains on as long as you keep the rear
door open.
When the luggage compartment light
switch is in the “OFF” position (2), the
light remains off regardless of whether the
rear door is opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Do not leave the rear door
open with the luggage compartment light
switch in the “ON” position for a long
time, or the battery will discharge.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT COVER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment are hidden from view
by a luggage compartment cover.
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Do not carry items on top of
the luggage compartment
cover, even if they are small and light.
Objects on top of the cover could be
thrown about in an accident, causing
injury, or could obstruct the driver’s
rear view.
WARNING
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Brake fluid level
Power steering (for versions/markets,
where provided) fluid level
Windshield washer fluid level
Battery solution level
Hood latch operation
Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you cannot
open the hood all the way without re-
leasing the secondary latch. Be sure to
close the hood securely after check-
ing for proper latch operation. See “All
latches, hinges & locks” of “CHASSIS
AND BODY” in the “Periodic Main-
tenance Schedule” in the “INSPEC-
TION AND MAINTENANCE” section
for lubrication schedule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
Adjust the seat and adjustable head re-
straint (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Check the brake pedal and the park-
ing brake lever.
Adjust the mirrors.
Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
Check all gauges.
Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING light turns off when the
parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, perform the following under-
hood checks:
Engine oil level
Coolant level
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Make sure the hood is fully
closed and latched before
driving. If it is not, it can fly up un-
expectedly during driving, obstructing
your view and resulting in an acci-
dent.
WARNING
ENGINE OIL
CONSUMPTION
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle op-
eration.
The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the qual-
ity of the oil and the conditions the vehi-
cle is driven under.
More oil is consumed during high- speed
driving and when there is frequent accel-
eration and deceleration. Under high
loads, your engine also will consume more
oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
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Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per
1000 km (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to accurately
judge the true oil level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for re-
peated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of dri-
ving. This is because the oil is gradually be-
coming diluted with fuel or moisture, mak-
ing it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
You should also be aware that the dilut-
ing ingredients evaporate out when the ve-
hicle is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it ap-
pear that oil is excessively consumed af-
ter high- speed driving.STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE Gearshift levers shown in the
above illustration are examples of 5-
speed manual transaxle (for gasoline en-
gine model) and automatic transaxle.

Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
Manual transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-
tral) and depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor. Hold the clutch ped-
al while starting the engine.
Automatic transaxle – If the gearshift
lever is not in “P” (Park) position, shift
into “P” (Park). (If you need to re- start
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
shift into “N”.)
NOTE Automatic transaxle vehicles have
a starter interlock device which is de-
signed to keep the starter from operat-
ing if the transaxle is in any of the drive
positions.
Make sure that the parking
brake is set fully and the
transaxle is in Neutral (or Park for ve-
hicles with an automatic transaxle)
before attempting to start the engine.
WARNING
IMPORTANT We recommend that dur-
ing the initial period you do not drive to
full vehicle performance (e.g.: excessive ac-
celeration, long journeys at top speed,
sharp braking, etc.).
IMPORTANT When the engine is
switched off never leave the key into the
ignition switch to prevent pointless cur-
rent absorption from draining the battery.
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