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Quit menu
This function closes the cycle of settings
listed in the menu screen.
Briefly press button MODEto go back to
the standard screen without storing the
settings.
Press button +to return to the first menu
option (Speed Limit).Both functions can be reset (to start a new
trip). The following data can be displayed
for “General Trip”:
– Range
– Distance travelled
– Average consumption
– Instant consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).
“Trip B” may be used to display the figures
relating to:
– Distance travelled B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time (driving time).
Note “Trip B” functions may be exclud-
ed (see “Trip B on”). “Range” and “In-
stantaneous consumption” cannot be re-
set. TRIP COMPUTER (where
provided)
General information
The “Trip computer” is used to display in-
formation on car operation when the key
is turned to MAR. This function consists
of “General trip” for displaying the com-
plete mission of the car and by “Trip B”,
for trips; this function is included in the
general trip information (as shown in fig.
32).
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Start trip procedure
With ignition key at MAR, press and keep button TRIPpressed for over 2 seconds to reset.
Quitting TRIP
The TRIP function shuts down automatically after displaying all the data. Alternatively, hold MODE pressed for longer than two
seconds.
Trip B reset
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission
Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission GENERAL TRIP reset
End of complete mission
Start of new missionGENERAL TRIP reset
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
End of partial mission
Start of new
partial mission Reset TRIP B
Reset TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B GENERAL TRIP
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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The devices for reducing diesel fuel engine
emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF)DPF (DIESEL
PARTICULATE FILTER)
(for 1.3 Multijet 90 HP - 1.3
Multijet 95 HP versions)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechan-
ical filter, integral with the exhaust system,
that physically traps particulates present
in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines. The
diesel particular filter has been adopted to
eliminate almost totally particulates in
compliance with current / future law reg-
ulations.
During normal use of the vehicle, the en-
gine control unit records a set of data (e.g.:
travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much
particulates has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulate,
it should be regenerated (cleaned) at reg-
ular intervals by burning carbon particles.
The regeneration procedure is controlled
automatically by the engine management
control unit according to the filter condi-
tions and vehicle use conditions.
The catalytic converter de-
velops high temperature dur-
ing operation. Do not park on grass,
dry leaves, pine needles or other flam-
mable material: fire risk.
WARNING
During the regeneration procedure, the
following situations may occur: limited in-
crease of idle speed, activation of electric
fan, limited increase of smoke, high tem-
peratures at the exhaust.
These are not faults; they do not impair
vehicle performance or damage the envi-
ronment. If the dedicated message is dis-
played, refer to section “Warning lights
and messages”.
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HOW TO KEEP THE
SEAT BELTS ALWAYS IN
EFFICIENT CONDITIONS
❒always use the belt with the tap taut
and never twisted; make sure that it is
free to run without impediments;
❒Replace the belt after a serious acci-
dent even if it does not appear dam-
aged. Always replace the belt if the
pretensioners where deployed.
❒To clean the belt, wash by hand with
water and mild soap, rinse and leave
to dry in the shade. Do not use strong
detergents, bleach, paints or any oth-
er substance which could damage the
belt fibres;
❒Keep the reels dry: correct operation
may only be ensured if the reels are
dry.
❒replace the seat belt when showing
significant wear or cut signs.
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
For optimum protection in the event of
a crash, all passengers must be seated and
wearing adequate restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
A child’s head is larger and heavier in pro-
portion to its body and the child’s mus-
cular and bone structures are not fully de-
veloped. For this reason, they require re-
straint systems which are different from
those used by adults to protect them in
the event of an accident. The research re-
sults in relation to the best protection for
children is illustrated in European Regu-
lation EEC-R44 which divides the restraint
systems into five groups in addition to
making their use compulsory:
Group 0 - up to 10 kg of weight
Group 0+ - up to 13 kg of weight
Group 1 9-18 kg of weight
Group 2 15-25 kg of weight
Group 3 22-36 kg of weightAs it may be noted, the groups overlap
partly and in fact, in commerce it is pos-
sible to find devices that cover more than
one weight group.
All child restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the con-
trol brand, on a solidly fixed label which
must absolutely never be removed.
When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, children
are considered as adults and have to wear
the standard seat belts.
Lineaccessori Fiat includes child restraint
systems for each weight group. These de-
vices are recommended having been
specifically designed for Fiat cars.
Do not place a cradle seat
facing backwards on the
front seat if the passenger side airbag
is on. Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to
the baby regardless of the severity of
the collision. It is advisable to carry
children in an appropriate restraint
system on the rear seat which is the
most protected position in the event
of an accident.
WARNING
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 182
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............. 184
ENGINE ................................................................................. 185
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 187
TRANSMISSION UNIT ...................................................... 187
BRAKES .................................................................................. 188
SUSPENSIONS ..................................................................... 188
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 188
WHEELS ................................................................................. 189
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................... 193
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 193
WEIGHTS .............................................................................. 194
CAPACITIES ......................................................................... 195
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................ 196
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................................................... 198
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2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 199
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
We recommend taking note of the iden-
tification codes. The identification data are
printed on labels fig. 1in the following po-
sitions:
1- Model plate
2- Chassis marking.
3- Bodywork paint identification plate.
4- Engine marking.
MODEL PLATE
fig. 2
This plate is fitted to the engine compart-
ment front crossmember and contains the
following data:
B- Type-approval number.
C- Vehicle type code.
D- Chassis number.
E- Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded.F- Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.
G- Maximum vehicle weight on front
axle.
H- Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
I- Engine Type
L- Bodywork version code.
M- Spare part code.
N- Smoke opacity index (for diesel en-
gines).
fig. 1
4
21
3
F0H0225mfig. 2F0H0760m
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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3
This is printed on the passenger com-
partment floor bed near the front right
seat.
The label can be accessed by lifting the
window in the mat and comprises:
❒vehicle model;
❒chassis number.
fig. 3F0H0227m
fig. 4F0H0228m
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 4
This plate is applied to the bonnet and
shows the following data:
A- Paint manufacturer.
B- Colour name.
C- Fiat colour code.
D- Respray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped onto the cylinder block (pas-
senger compartment side) and shows the
type and the serial number.
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