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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
(1) “LOCK” button
(2) “UNLOCK” button
There are two ways to lock or unlock all
doors simultaneously by operating the
transmitter/remote controller near the
vehicle. If the remote controller is left in the ve-
hicle and you lock the door in the follow-
ing manner, the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door will be automatically un-
locked.
❒You open the driver’s door and lock
the door by turning the lock knob for-
ward or pushing the power door lock-
ing switch, the driver’s door will be au-
tomatically unlocked.
❒You open the door (s) except the dri-
ver’s door and lock the front passen-
ger’s door by turning the lock knob for-
ward or pushing the power door lock-
ing switch, the front passenger’s door
will be automatically unlocked.
NOTE
❒The reminder will not operate when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor etc.
❒Be sure that the driver always carries
the remote controller.
❒Do not leave the remote controller in
the vehicle when departing from the ve-
hicle.
(1)
(2)
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Type 1
Reminder function
If the remote controller is not in the vehi-
cle under the following condition, a buzzer
sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds
and the keyless start system indicator light
on the instrument cluster blinks in red:
❒When the vehicle speed is over 10 km/h.
❒When the door (s) has (have) opened
and later all doors are closed with the
ignition switch in a position other than
LOCK.
The red indicator light will turn off within
several seconds after the remote controller
is returned in the vehicle except in the rear
luggage area.
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❒If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable. The red indicator light will turn
off within several seconds after the re-
mote controller is returned in the ve-
hicle except in the rear luggage area.
When the remote controller is in the ve-
hicle except the rear luggage area, you can
turn the ignition switch without using an
ignition key.
NOTE
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
❒The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor. VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch can be operated when
the remote controller is in the vehicle ex-
cept the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, push the switch first.
Manual transaxle vehicle
You must push in the ignition switch to
turn it from the “LOCK” position to the
“ACC” position. To return to the
“LOCK” position from the “ACC” posi-
tion, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.
Automatic transaxle vehicle
To turn the ignition switch, push the
switch.If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you can not turn
the ignition switch.
NOTE
❒The ignition switch can be turned to the
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate
for several seconds and then turn off to
protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch once
and push the switch again.
(1)(2)(3)
(4)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL......................................................... 72
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.................................................... 73
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS........................ 74
SPEEDOMETER..................................................................... 83
TACHOMETER ..................................................................... 84
FUEL GAUGE......................................................................... 84
TEMPERATURE GAUGE/OVERHEAT INDICATOR
LIGHT (for Diesel Engine Model) ...................................... 85
INFORMATION DISPLAY.................................................. 85
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ....................................... 91FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 91
“ESP OFF” SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 92
2WD/ 4WD SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 92
HEATED REAR WINDOW AND HEATED OUTSIDE
REARVIEW MIRRORS SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 93
HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 94
GLOVE BOX.......................................................................... 94
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 95
THEFT DETERRENT LIGHT.............................................. 95
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ........ 96
HEATING SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 97
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided) ......... 100
AUTOMATIC HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM (Climate Control)
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 104
AUDIO SYSTEMS.................................................................. 110
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.Instrument cluster
2.Ignition switch
3.Lighting switch/Turn signal and
dimmer switch
4.Windshield wiper and washer
switch/ Rear window wiper and
washer switch (for versions/
markets, where provided)
5.Hazard warning switch
6.Other switches (for versions/
markets, where provided)
7.Heater control panel
8.Audio (for versions/markets, where
provided)
9.Cigarette lighter
10.Hood release
11.Center ventilator
12.Side ventilator
13.Side defroster
14.Glove box
15.Fuse box
16.Air bag (for versions/markets,
where provided)
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Right-hand drive
Left-hand drive
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HEADLIGHT LEVELING
SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning
this switch. The chart below shows the ap-
propriate switch position for different ve-
hicle-load conditions.
Vehicle Load Condition
Driver only
Driver + 1 passenger
(in front seat)
Driver + 4 passengers,
No cargo
Driver + 4 passengers,
cargo added
Driver + full cargoSwitch
Position
0
0
1
2
3
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GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, pull the latch
lever. To close it, push the lid until it
latches securely.
Never drive with the glove
box lid open. It could cause
injury if an accident occurs.
WARNING
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NOTE Your vehicle uses the air condi-
tioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger-
ant may damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or re-
place the R-134a with other refrigerants.AUTOMATIC HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
(Climate Control)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
1.Temperature selector
2.Blower speed selector
3.Air intake selector
4.Air flow selector
5.Defrost switch
6.“OFF” switch
7.Air conditioning switch
8.“AUTO” switch
9.LCD display MAINTENANCE
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically. Operate the air conditioner at
least once a month for one minute with
the engine idling. This circulates the re-
frigerant and oil and helps protect the in-
ternal components.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters. Clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “IN-
SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion. Have this job done by your Fiat Deal-
ership as the lower glove box must be
lowered for this job.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
❒Driving on extremely bumpy roads
which cause severe vibrations may
cause sound to skip.
❒This unit uses a precision mechanism.
Even in the event that trouble arises,
never open the case, disassemble the
unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
Please bring the unit to an authorized
Fiat Dealership. MAINTENANCE
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically. Operate the air conditioner at
least once a month for one minute with
the engine idling. This circulates the re-
frigerant and oil and helps protect the in-
ternal components.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters. Clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “IN-
SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion. Have this job done by your Fiat Deal-
ership as the lower glove box must be
lowered for this job.
NOTE Your vehicle uses the air condi-
tioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger-
ant may damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or re-
place the R-134a with other refrigerants.
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Too high a volume when dri-
ving can put the driver’s life
at risk and that of other people.
Therefore the volume should always
be adjusted in such a way that it is al-
ways possible to hear the noises of
the surrounding environment (e.g.:
horns, ambulance, police sirens, etc.).
WARNING
FM/MW/LW CD PLAYER WITH
CD CHANGER CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
❒When the inside of the vehicle is very
cold and the player is used soon after
switching on the heater, moisture may
form on the disc or the optical parts
of the player and proper playback may
not be possible. If moisture forms on
the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If
moisture forms on the optical parts of
the player, do not use the player for
about one hour, this will allow the con-
densation to disappear normally.
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Manual transaxle vehicle
You must push in the ignition switch to
turn it from the “LOCK” position to the
“ACC” position. To return to the
“LOCK” position from the “ACC” posi-
tion, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.
Automatic transaxle vehicle
To turn the ignition switch, push the
switch.
If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you cannot turn
the ignition switch.NOTE
The ignition switch can be turned to the
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate
for several seconds when you push in
the ignition switch and then will turn off
to protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch and
push it again to illuminate the blue in-
dicator light.
If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable.
NOTE
If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in a stor-
age compartment, in the sun visor or
on the floor.IMPORTANT The remote controller is
a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging it, do not expose it to impacts,
moisture or high temperature (such as on
the dashboard under direct sunlight).
If you leave any of the doors open with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position for
a while (and no key inserted), the engine
may not start when you turn the ignition
switch to “START”. If the engine does not
start, close all doors completely or turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”
position, then start the engine.
You can also turn the ignition switch by
inserting the ignition key into the slot. Re-
fer to “Ignition Switch” in the “STEERING
COLUMN CONTROLS” section.
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