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LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM
Run the climate control system for at least
10 minutes every month during the win-
ter. Have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership before the summer.
The system uses R134a re-
frigerant fluid which does not
harm the environment in the
event of accidental leakage.
Never use R12 fluid, which is not com-
patible with the system components.IMPORTANT The air internal recircula-
tion system makes it possible to reach the
required heating or cooling conditions
faster.
Do not use the air internal recirculation
function on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of the
windows misting up. INTERNAL AIR INTERNAL
RECIRCULATION ACTIVATION
Press
•so that the button LED is on.
It is advisable to switch the internal air in-
ternal recirculation on while standing in
queues or in tunnels to prevent the in-
troduction of polluted air. Do not use the
function for a long time, particularly if
there are many passengers on board, to
prevent the windows from misting up.
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fig. 100F0M0506mfig. 101F0M0507m
MANUAL ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate the device
by pressing the button on the dashboard
fig. 101. When the system is switched off,
“Start&Stop OFF” appears on the dash-
boardfig. 100.
In addition, (for versions/markets, where
provided) additional indications concern-
ing the deactivation or activation of
Start&Stop is given through a message on
the display.NO ENGINE CUT-OUT
CONDITIONS
With the device activated, for reasons of
comfort, limiting emissions and safety, the
engine does not stop in certain conditions,
including:
❒engine still cold;
❒particularly cold external temperatures,
where the appropriate indication is pro-
vided;
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒heated rear windscreen activated;
❒windscreen wipers working at maxi-
mum speed;
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) regener-
ation ongoing (for versions/markets,
where provided);
❒driver’s door not shut;
❒driver’s seat belt not fastened;
❒reverse gear engaged (for example, dur-
ing parking manoeuvres);
❒automatic climate control, if a com-
fortable temperature has not yet been
reached or MAX – DEF function en-
abled;
❒during the first period of use, to initial-
ize the system.
In the above cases, an information mes-
sage appears on the display and (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) the warn-
ing lightfig. 99will flash on the instrument
panel.
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fig. 102F0M0508m
RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful
emissions and safety purposes, the power
unit can restart automatically without any
action on behalf of the driver if certain
conditions are met, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒windscreen wipers working at maxi-
mum speed;
❒extreme braking system pressure, e.g.
following the brake pedal being pressed
repeatedly;
❒car moving around, for example when
driving on hilly roads;
❒stopping the engine through the
Start&Stop system for more than about
three minutes.
❒automatic climate control system for
establishing a comfortable temperature
or enabling the MAX – DEF function.
With a gear engaged, the engine can be au-
tomatically restarted only by fully de-
pressing the clutch pedal. The driver is
asked to perform this operation through
a message on the instrument panel and,
for versions/markets, where provided, by
the warning lightfig. 102on the instru-
ment panel flashing
NB: If the clutch is not pressed, when the
three minutes have elapsed since the en-
gine was stopped, the engine can be
restarted only by using the key.NB: In cases when the engine stops and
this is not desired, due for example to the
clutch pedal being released sharply with
a gear engaged, if the Start&Stop system
is activated, the engine can be restarted by
fully depressing the clutch pedal or by
putting the gear lever into neutral.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through the
Start&Stop system, if the driver unfastens
his/her seat belt and opens the driver’s
door or the passenger door, the engine
can be restarted only by using the key.
The driver is notified of this condition
both by a buzzer and through an infor-
mation message on the display and (for
versions/markets, where provided) by the
warning lightfig. 102on the instrument
panel flashing.ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, after the engine has been automatical-
ly restarted, the driver does not take any
action for a period of about 3 minutes, the
Start&Stop system will definitively stop the
engine to avoid fuel consumption. In these
cases, the engine can be restarted only by
using the key.
NB: In any case, it is possible to keep
the engine running by deactivating the
Start&Stop system.
OPERATING IRREGULARITIES
In the case of malfunctions the Start&Stop
system is disabled. The driver is informed
of the problem by the general failure
warning lightA-fig. 102, for versions/
markets, where provided, coming on with
an information message and the system
failure symbolB-fig. 102on the control
panel. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
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fig. 108F0M0512m
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The “GSI” system (Gear Shift Indicator)
advises the driver to change gear via a sig-
nal on the instrument panel (seefig. 108).
Through the GSI, where provided, the dri-
ver is advised that changing gear will re-
duce fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
cutting fuel consumption, it is recom-
mended to follow the suggestions of the
Gear Shift Indicator.When the SHIFT UP icon (
NSHIFT) is
shown on the display, the GSI is advising
the driver to select a higher gear, while
the SHIFT DOWN icon (
OSHIFT) sug-
gests a lower gear should be engaged.
If you want to prioritise cli-
mate comfort, the Start&Stop
system can be disabled to allow con-
tinuous operation of the climate con-
trol system.
WARNING
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SERVICE
AND CAREIf the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil
and oil filter must be changed every 12 months.
Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust gas emissions
Replace air filter cartridge
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check condition of timing belt
Check engine management system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Replace spark plugs
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, idling for a long
time, dusty areas) or in any case every 5 years.
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Thousands of kilometres
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights and messages” section) or at least
every 24 months.
If the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil
and oil filter must be changed every 12 months.
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fig. 5
PARAFLUUPanti-freeze is
used in the engine cooling sys-
tem. Use the same fluid as in
the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPmay not be mixed with
any other type of fluid. If this happens,
do not start the engine; contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If the cap needs re-
placing, do so with another original
or the effectiveness of the system may
be compromised. Do not remove the
cap from the reservoir when the en-
gine is hot: you may get burned
WARNINGENGINE COOLANT fig. 5
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must be between
the MINand MAXlines on the vessel.
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture
of 50% demineralised water and 50%
PARAFLU
UP(made by PETRONAS LU-
BRICANTS) through the filler neck
Auntil the level reaches MAX.
The 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand
demineralised water gives freeze protec-
tion up to −35 °C.ù
For particularly harsh climate conditions,
a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UPand 40%
distilled water is recommended.
Used engine oil and the re-
placed oil filter contain sub-
stances that may be harmful
to the environment. It is ad-
visable to have oil and filters changed
by a Fiat Dealership, where they will be
disposed of properly and in accordance
with the law.
Do not add oil with different
characteristics to those of the
existing engine oil.
Be very careful working in
the engine compartment
when the engine is hot: you may get
burned. Remember that the fan may
start up if the engine is hot: this could
injure you. Make sure that scarves,
ties and other loose fitting garments
do not get caught up in moving parts.
WARNING
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❒spraying protective plastic materials in
the most exposed areas: underdoor, in-
ner mudguard parts, edges, etc.;
❒using “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture
from triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to corrosion of any origi-
nal element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty, re-
fer to your Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-
ately to prevent the formation of rust. Use
only original paint products for touch-ups
(see “Bodywork paint identification” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the fol-
lowing:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas or
hot and humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne at-
mospheric dust and sand, as well as mud
and gravel raised by other cars, should not
be underestimated either.
Fiat used the best manufacturing tech-
nologies on your car to effectively protect
the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to cor-
rosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel
sheets with high resistance to corro-
sion;
❒spraying the underbody, engine com-
partment, wheelhouse internal parts
and other elements with highly protec-
tive wax-based products; Rear window washer fig. 12
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is located above the
rear window.
fig. 12F0M0164m
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