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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the car is fitted with pretensioners. These
devices, in the event of a violent crash,
rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way they ensure that the seat belt
adheres perfectly to the wearer before the
restraining action begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the de-
vice has intervened; the seat belt cannot
be drawn back up even when guiding it
manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioner, wear the seat belt keeping
it firmly close to the chest and pelvis.
A slight amount of smoke may be detect-
ed during operation of the pretensioners.
This smoke is not harmful and does not
indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-
fected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter which
allows controlled sag in such a way as to
dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in case of front crash.
The pretensioner can only
be use d once . Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have it replaced
after is has been deployed. The exp-
iration date is shown on the label in
the oddment compartment: go to
a Fiat Dealership to have the
device replaced when the expiration d-
ate approaches.
WARNING
Operation s which lea d to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for
any assistance.
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If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light remains
lit together with warning light turn the
key to STOPand then back to MAR; r e -
main on, try with the other keys provid-
ed with the car.
IMPORTANT if on the instrument
panel remains on and steady,
go to a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
IMPORTANT
Never leave the ignition key
to MARwhen the engine is off.STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
ensure that the handbrake is up;
put the gear lever into neutral;
turn the ignition key to MAR; instru-
ment panel warning lights and
will light up;
wait for the warning light e to
turn off. The hotter the engine is, the
quicker this will happen;
press the clutch pedal down to the
floor without touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to AV Vas soon
as warning light goes out. Waiting
too long will waste the work done by
the glow plugs. Release the key as soon
as the engine starts.If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light re-
mains lit together with warning light
turn the key to STOPand then back to
MAR; if the warning lights remain on, try
with the other keys provided with the car.
IMPORTANT If the instrument panel
warning light
stays on glowing
steadily, contact immediately Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
to MARwhen the engine is off.
Warning light will blink
for 60 seconds after starting
or during prolonged cranking
to indicate a fault to the glow
plug heating system.
Use the car nor-
mally if the engine starts and go to a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
  
 

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GLOW PLUG
WA R M I N G
(Multijet versions - amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug warming
The warning light will go on when the key
is turned to MAR. It will go out as soon
as the glow plugs have
reached a prede-
termined temperature. Start the engine as
soon as the warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light will blink in the event
of a failure to the glow plug heating sys-
tem. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
On certain
versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
On certain
versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection
system and irregular engine
operation. If warning light lights up
(on some versions with the message on
the display), go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possi bl e to hav e the
system bled. Water may have been intro-
duced in the tank if this appears imme-
diate ly afte r refu ellin g: in this case ,
stop the engine immediately and cont-
act a Fiat Dealership.
CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE (amber)
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-
ing light stays on, this indicates a possible
failure (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT Warning lights and
will come on at the same time to indicate
a Fiat CODE system failure.
If with the engine running the warning light
flashes, this means that the car is not
protected by the engine inhibitor device
(see “Fiat Code system” in section “Dash-
board and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the
key stored.
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7.5
7.5
7.5
15
20
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
20
10
30
7.5
20 F12
F13
F31
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38
F39
F40
F42
F43
FUSE TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard
LOADS FUSE AMPERES
Right dipped beam headlight
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight corrector
INT/A for relay coils (T08, T17) in engine compartment fuse box and body
computer node
Subwoofer
Power windows control unit (left rear window motor)
Power windows control unit (right rear window motor)
+15 reversing lights, brake lights control, air mass meter, glow plug pre-heating
unit, water in diesel fuel sensor, tachometer generator, level sensor 2
Power window unit (+30 for electronics)
+15 instrument panel, NA brake lights control
Body computer node
Radio node
Heated rear window
+15 brake system node
Windscreen wiper control (two-way pump)
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15
15/20
20
–
50
15 F21
F22
F23
F24
F00
F30
LOADSFUSE AMPERES
Fuel pump
Engine control system primary loads (injectors, ignition coils)
Windscreen wiper motor
Spare
Glow plug pre-heating unit
Fog lights
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WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Period ically clean the rub ber part with
suitable products.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn. In all cas es, it is ad-
visable to replace them approximately
once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
make sure that the rubber part is not
stuck to the windscreen at sub-zero
temperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-
uct to release it if required.
remove the snow from the window:
this will avoid overstressing the elec-
trical motor in addition to protecting
the blades;
do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
Carefully follow the information contained
in the “Service schedule” in this section
for maintenance of brake system and fuel
feed rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged
lack of fluid in the system may cause hard-
ening and cracking of the hoses, with pos-
sible leaks. Careful inspections are there-
fore necessary.Excessively low pressure will
cause overheating of the
tyre and may cause severe tyre dam-
age.
WARNING
Do not exchange the tyres
from the left to the right of
the car and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel
rims at temperatures higher
than 150°C. The mechanical features
of the wheels could be compromised.
WARNING
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Normal maintenance of paintwork consists
in washing the car: the frequency depends
on the conditions and environment where
the car is used. For example, it is advisable
to wash the car more often in areas with
a high environmental pollution or on roads
sprinkled with salt.
To correctly wash the car:
remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent 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-
ful ly, such as the door fram es 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.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bir d droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is partic ularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. The car should be washed
in areas equipped for collect-
ing and purifying the liquid
used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rear win-
dow should be wiped gently with a cloth
in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment carefully
after the end of the winter. Be careful not
to direct the jet of water onto electronic
control units. Adequately protect the up-
per air vents to prevent damage to the
windscreen wiper motor. Have this op-
eration performed at a specialised work-
shop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on
a cold engine and with the key at STOP.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not removed or
damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
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Dimensions ........................................ 169
Dipped beam headlights
- control ........................................... 51
- bulb replacement ........................ 122
Direction indicators
- control ........................................... 52
- front bulb replacement ..............
122
- rear bulb replacement ............... 123
- side bulb replacement ................
123
Doors .................................................. 64
Engine
- identification code ...................... 161
- marking ..........................................
160
- technical data ............................... 162
Engine compartment
- washing ..........................................
156
Engine coolant ...................................
147
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 15
Engine oil
- consumption ................................ 146
- level check .................................... 146
- specifications ................................
173
EOBD system .................................... 72
External lights .................................... 51
Fiat CODE system .......................... 6
Flashing the headlights ..................... 51
Fluid levels ..........................................
146
Fluids and lubricants ........................ 173
Follow me home (device) ............... 52
Front ceiling lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 126
- control ........................................... 54
Front fog lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 123
- control button ............................. 57
Fuel
- level gauge .................................... 15
Fuel cut-off switch ............................ 59
Fuel filler cap ..................................... 76
Fuel level gauge ................................. 15
Fuses (replacement) ........................ 128
Gearbox
- using manual gearbox .................
97
Glass holder - can holder ............... 62
Glove box/oddment compartment .. 60
Handbrake ........................................ 96
Hazard lights ...................................... 57
Head restraints
- front ............................................... 33
- rear .................................................
34
Headlights
- beam adjustment ......................... 70
Heated rear window ....................... 42
Heating and ventilation ................... 37
Identification data ............................ 160
Ignition device ................................... 12
In an emergency ............................... 111
Instrument panel .............................. 13
Instruments ....................................... 14
Interior fittings .................................. 60
Interiors ............................................. 157
Jack ..................................................... 114
jacking the car ...................................
116
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