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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL......................................................... 7
SYMBOLS ................................................................................ 9
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 9
KEY KIT AND DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM ................. 10
IGNITION SWITCH ........................................................... 18
INSTRUMENTS .................................................................... 19
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY ...................................... 20
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY .. 23
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL ........................... 36
ADJUSTING THE SEATS ................................................... 36
HEADREST ............................................................................ 41
REAR VIEW MIRRORS ....................................................... 42
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................... 44
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM .................... 45
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 48
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 51
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ........................................................... 58
WINDOW CLEANING ..................................................... 60
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 63CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 64
HAZARD LIGHTS ................................................................ 66
FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH................................................... 67
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ................................................... 68
SMOKER’S KIT ...................................................................... 71
SUN VISORS ......................................................................... 71
SUNROOF ............................................................................ 72
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ..................................................... 74
MANUAL REAR WINDOW WINDERS ........................ 75
BOOT ..................................................................................... 76
BONNET ............................................................................... 80
ROOF BARS .......................................................................... 81
HEADLIGHTS ....................................................................... 82
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 83
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 84
GSI SYSTEM............................................................................ 84
CAR RADIO ......................................................................... 85
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ........ 86
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............. 87
PARK SENSOR ..................................................................... 88
REFUELLING ........................................................................ 90
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 92
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F0H0012mfig. 10
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your car. These labels bear sym-
bols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that particular com-
ponent.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 10.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking system
which increases protection from at-
tempted theft of the car. It is automatically
activated when the ignition key is ex-
tracted.
Each key contains an electronic device
which modulates the signal emitted dur-
ing ignition by an antenna incorporated in
the ignition device. This signal is the ‘pass-
word’ which changes at each ignition and
which the control unit uses to recognise
the key and enable ignition.
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BONNET
OPENING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 118in the direction
of the arrow;
❒move lever B-fig. 119 in the direc-
tion of the arrow;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time
release the rod C-fig. 120from the
catch, then fit end Dof the rod into
the bonnet recess E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.
The bonnet must always be
perfectly closed while trav-
elling for reasons of safety. Make sure
that the bonnet is perfectly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you
discover that the bonnet is not per-
fectly closed while travelling, stop im-
mediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
WARNING
fig. 118F0H0113m
fig. 119F0H0743mfig. 120F0H0115m
CLOSING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod C-
fig. 120from recess Dand fit it back
into its catch E;❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine com-
partment and let it come down. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
safety catch by trying to open it. If it
is not perfectly closed, open the bon-
net and repeat the procedure. No not
simply press it.
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The bonnet may drop sud-
denly if the supporting rod is
not in correct position.
WARNING
Perform these operations
when the car is stationary
only.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the vehicle is travelling.ROOF BARS
(where provided)
IMPORTANT Use of Lineaccesori Fiat
roof bars is recommended fig. 121. Fol-
low the instructions contained in the as-
sembly kit to the letter. Assembly must be
performed by qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the maxi-
mum allowed load in the boot (see “Tech-
nical Specifications”).
Check that the attachment fastening
screws are correctly positioned after a few
kilometres.
fig. 121F0H0248m
Never operate the sunroof
when roof bars are fitted.
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Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre condition/wear and, if necessary,
adjust pressure
Check lighting system operation
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot, passenger
compartment, oddment compartments, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
Check conditions and wear of front disk brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear drum brake linings
and wear
Check condition and wear of rear brake discs
(where provided)
Visually inspect the condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, flexible and stiff piping (exhaust, fuel
feed, brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Check tension and conditions of various accessory drive belts
except for engines with automatic take-up devices)
Inspect conditions of various drive belts
Check and adjust tappets
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YEARLY INSPECTION
PLAN
The following yearly inspection plan is rec-
ommended for cars clocking less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approximately
15.000 km):
❒check tyre conditions/wear and pres-
sure (included spare wheel)
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot, passenger compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
❒check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, flexible and stiff piping
(exhaust, fuel feed, brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion
❒check battery charge;
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check and top up liquids if required
(engine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.)
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒change pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and, if necessary,
top up: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products, de-
signed and produced specifically for Fiat
cars (see table “Capacities” in section
“Technical specifications”).
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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation lead-
ing to a reduction in cranking power.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (already at –10 °C).
Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices from Lineaccessori Fiat,
will evaluate the overall electric absorp-
tion, checking whether the car’s electric
system is capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when the car is parked, make sure that
the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
closed properly to make sure that the
lights inside the passenger compart-
ment go out;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle:
the car is however equipped with a sys-
tem which switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep devices (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) on for a long
time with the engine off;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.Batteries contain very dan-
gerous substances for the en-
vironment. You are recom-
mended to go to a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the battery replaced
where the old battery will be disposed
of respecting both the environment and
the laws in force.
If the vehicle needs to be off
the road for a long period
under conditions of intense cold, re-
move the battery and take it to a
heated place, otherwise it may freeze.
WARNING
When performing any oper-
ation on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with the
special goggles.
WARNING
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the fol-
lowing:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the abra-
sive action of wind-borne atmospheric
dust and sand and mud and gravel raised
by other cars.
On your car, Fiat implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to effectively
protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel
sheets, with high resistance to corro-
sion;
❒spraying of plastic parts with a pro-
tective function in the more exposed
points: under door, inner wing parts,
edges, etc.;
❒boxed parts are designed to prevent
condensation and pooling of water
which can cause corrosion from the
inside.BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original el-
ement of the structure or body. For the
general terms of this warranty, refer to
your “FIAT SERVICE” 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 imme-
diately to prevent the formation of rust.
Only use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” section).Normal maintenance of paintwork con-
sists in washing the vehicle: the frequen-
cy depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the vehicle is used. For
example, it is advisable to wash the car
more often in areas with a high environ-
mental pollution or on roads sprinkled
with salt.
To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the parts less in sight particularly care-
fully, such as the door frames and the
headlight frames, where water may stag-
nate more easily. It is a good idea to leave
the car in the open for a while after wash-
ing it to give time for the water to evap-
orate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine is
bonnet is hot: this could take the shine off
the paint.
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