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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel in ac-
cordance with any additional information
supplied by the manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must be right for the towable weight of
the car on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used, which is generally
placed on a special bracket fastened to the
towing device, and a special ECU should
be installed on the car to control the trail-
er’s exterior lights.
Seven- or 13-pin 12VDC connections
should be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN
Standards). Follow any instructions pro-
vided by the car manufacturer and/or the
towing device manufacturer.An electric brake or winch should be pow-
ered directly by the battery through a ca-
ble with a cross-section of no less than
2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running
to use the electric brake or winch.
In addition to the electrical appliances, the
car’s electrical system may be connected
only to the supply cable for an electric
brake and the cable for a light inside the
trailer with a wattage of no more than
15 W.
For connections, use the preset control
unit with a battery cable no less than
2.5 mm
2. Respect each country’s specific speed lim-
its for vehicles towing trailers. The top
speed must not exceed 100 km/h at any
time.
You should fit a suitable stabiliser to the
trailer.
The ABS with which the car
may be equipped will not
control the braking system of the
trailer. Particular caution is therefore
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking
system of the car to control
the trailer brake. The trailer braking
system must be fully independent
from the hydraulic system of the car.
WARNING
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CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and, if pos-
sible, well-ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is engaged;
❒disconnect the clip for the negative bat-
tery terminal and check battery charge.
Repeat this check once every three
months during storage. Recharge the
battery if the indicator is dark and the
middle area is not green;
❒clean and protect the painted parts us-
ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avail-
able;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒open the windows slightly;
❒cover the car with a fabric or perfo-
rated plastic sheet. Do not use compact
plastic sheets which do not allow hu-
midity to evaporate from the surface of
the car;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar
above the normal specified pressure
and check regularly;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from
the electrical system, check its charge
every month and recharge it if the in-
dicator shows a dark colour without
the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
the car alarm with the remote control.
Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted – do
not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pave-
ments and also avoid driving
for long distances on roads
not covered with snow to avoid dam-
aging the car and the road surface.
WARNING
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 124
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 124
AIRBAG FAULT ................................................................... 125
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................ 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 126
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE -
EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL ............................................... 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAULT ............................................................... 127
DOOR OPEN ....................................................................... 127
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 127
EBD FAULT ........................................................................... 127
INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 128
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (EOBD)
(petrol versions) ................................................................... 128
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED .......... 129
ABS FAULT ........................................................................... 129
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 129
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED ........................................... 129
GLOW PLUG HEATING ................................................... 130
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAULT .................................... 130WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ............................................... 130
FIAT CODE CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT .... 131
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT .............................................. 131
REAR FOG LAMPS .............................................................. 131
GENERIC WARNING ........................................................ 131
DPF CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 132
ESP SYSTEM FAULT ............................................................ 132
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 132
HILL HOLDER FAULT ....................................................... 132
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ...... 133
FOLLOW ME HOME .......................................................... 133
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................ 133
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 133
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 133
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON ... 133
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............................................. 133
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................. 134
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 134
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 134
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 134
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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
EXHAUSTED ENGINE
OIL
(only Multijet versions with
DPF - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR
(ON), the warning light switches on and
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on
constantly (for versions/markets, where
provided) along with the message on the
display when the system detects that en-
gine oil pressure is low.
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If the warning light vturns on when the vehicle is
travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play) stop the engine immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
❒if the vehicle is used under de-
manding conditions (e.g. towing
trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow
down and, if the light stays on, stop the
car. Stop for 2 or 3 minutes with the
engine running and slightly accelerated
to assist better coolant circulation.
Then switch the engine off. Check cor-
rect fluid level as described above.
IMPORTANT On particularly demanding
journeys, it is advisable to keep the engine
on and slightly accelerated for a few min-
utes before switching it off.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
out as soon as the engine is started (with
the engine idling, a brief delay can be ex-
pected).
If the warning light comes on, either per-
manently or intermittently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
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Exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following
ways, depending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning
light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil
is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the en-
gine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the above mentioned
modes, until the oil is changed. A specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) in ad-
dition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not
mean that the car is defective but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary
to change the oil as a result of regular ve-
hicle use.
Note that engine oil is exhausted faster
under the following circumstances:
– use of the vehicle prevalently for city dri-
ving, requiring more frequent regenera-
tion of DPF
– use of the vehicle for short drives, in
which the engine does not have time to
reach its regular operating temperature
– repeated interruption of the regenera-
tion process, signalled by the DPF warn-
ing light coming on.
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STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 136
CHANGING A TYRE ......................................................... 137
AUTOMATIC FIX&GO QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT ........................................................................... 142
CHANGING A BULB ......................................................... 147
CHANGING AN EXTERIOR BULB ................................ 149
CHANGING AN INTERIOR BULB ................................ 154
CHANGING A FUSE .......................................................... 155
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ....................................... 163
RAISING THE CAR ............................................................. 164
TOWING THE CAR ........................................................... 165
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found in the Warranty Booklet.
You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on permanently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with an
equal or slightly higher capacity than the
flat one. Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒connect the positive terminals (+near
the terminal) of the two batteries with
a jump lead;
❒with a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point
Eon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒start the engine.
❒when the engine has been started, fol-
low the sequence above in reverse or-
der to remove the leads.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not keep trying but contact a Fiat
Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.
IMPORTANT For cars with Start&Stop
system, in case of starting by booster bat-
tery, refer to "Dashboard and controls"
chapter, paragraph "Start&Stop system".
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not active until the engine is started,
so you will need to apply much more force
to the brake pedal or steering wheel.
This procedure must be per-
formed by expert personnel
because incorrect actions may cause
considerable electrical discharge. Fur-
thermore, battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and lit
cigarettes away from the battery. Do
not create sparks.
WARNING
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Engine compartment fusebox
fig. 38
To access the fusebox located next to
the battery, remove the protective cover
fig. 37.
fig. 38F0M0417m
fig. 37F0M0416m
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Dashboard fusebox fig. 36
DEVICESFUSE AMPS
Right dipped beam headlight
Left dipped beam headlight, corrector, headlamp alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fusebox
and switch coils on body computer control unit
Front ceiling light, rear ceiling light (VAN version)
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnostic plug, alarm, sound system,
Blue&Me control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal
(N.O. contact), third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors,
boot unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Electric window motor on driver-side front door
Electric window motor on passenger-side front door
INT supply for dashboard control lights, mirror movement exterior electrics,
sunroof control unit, My Port infotelematic system socket
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch pedal switch,
interior heating unit, Blue&Me control unit, sound system capabilities,
voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on rear bumper,
water sensor on diesel filter, glow plug heating control unit, airflow meter,
brake booster sensor, switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
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