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LANGUAGE
(Selecting language)
Display messages can be shown in different languages: Ital-
ian, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Polish,
Dutch and Turkish.
To set the required language, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the previously set language will
flash on the display;
– press +or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.WARNING VOLUME
(Adjusting the failure/warning buzzer volume)
This function allows the volume of the buzzer which ac-
companies the display of failures/warnings to be adjusted
(over 8 levels).
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the previously set volume lev-
el will flash on the display;
– press +or –to set the value;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
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BUTTON VOLUME
(Adjusting the button volume)
This function may be used to adjust (over 8 levels) the vol-
ume of the noise made when the MENU ESC, +e –but-
tons are pressed.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the previously set volume lev-
el will flash on the display;
– press +or –to set the value;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
SEAT BELT BUZZ
(SBR buzzer reactivation
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function can be displayed only after a Fiat Dealer-
ship has deactivated the SBR system (see “SBR system”
in the “Safety” section).SERVICE
(Scheduled servicing)
Through this function it is possible to display information
related to regular scheduling intervals.
This information can be consulted as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: service intervals in km or mi,
depending on the previous setting, will be displayed (see
“Measurement units”);
– press the MENU ESC button briefly to return to the
menu screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen.
NBThe “Scheduled Servicing Plan” requires the vehicle
to be serviced every 30,000 km (or 18,000 mi). This indi-
cation will appear automatically, with the key at MAR, start-
ing from 2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) and will be displayed every
200 km (or 124 mi). Below 200 km the signals become
more frequent. The indication will appear in kilometres or
miles depending on the unit of measurement settings.
When the next scheduled service is approaching, the mes-
sage “Service” will appear on the display, followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left, when the key is turned
to MAR. Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan” operations will be performed and the mes-
sage will be reset.
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AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
(Passenger front and side airbag activation/
deactivation)
(for versions/markets where available)
This function is used to activate/deactivate the front pas-
senger’s air bag.
Proceed as follows:
❒press MENU ESC and, after the message BAG P OFF
(to deactivate) or BAG P On (to activate) is displayed
by pressing buttons +or –, press MENU ESC again;
❒the display will show the confirmation request message;
❒press +or –to select either Yes (to confirm activa-
tion/deactivation) or No (to abort);
❒briefly press MENU ESC to confirm setting and go back
to the menu screen or hold the button down to go back
to the standard screen without saving.DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (D.R.L.)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function allows you to activate/deactivate the daytime
running lights.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
– press the MENU ESC button briefly: the display will show
a submenu;
– press the MENU ESC button briefly, the display will show
On or Off flashing depending on the previous setting;
– press +or –to change the setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the main menu screen without saving;
– hold down MENU ESC again to go back to the standard
screen or main menu, depending on which point in the
menu you have reached.
EXIT MENU
This function closes the cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Briefly press MENU ESC to go back to the standard screen
without saving.
Press –to return to the first menu option (Speed Beep).
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As the driver’s wing mirror is curved, it may
slightly alter the perception of distance.
WARNING
Defrosting/demisting
(for versions/markets where provided)
The mirrors are fitted with resistors that are activated
when the heated rear windscreen is turned on (by press-
ing button
().
IMPORTANT This function is timed and it will turn off au-
tomatically after a few minutes.
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F0U0033mfig. 39
When driving, the mirrors should always be
in position 1-fig. 39.
Folding
When required (for example when the shape causes dif-
ficulty in narrow spaces), it is possible to fold the mirrors
by moving them from position 1-fig. 39 to position 2.
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Knob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the
dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature con-
ditions;
©for heating when the outside temperature is very low:
to direct as much air as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-for quick windscreen demisting. Knob B activates/adjusts the fan
p0= fan off
1-2-3= fan speed
4
-= max. fan speed
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fig. 44F0M0037m
Button D turns air recirculation on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn the air internal
recirculation on.
Press the button (button LED off) to turn air internal re-
circulation off.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn knob C to
¶;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn knob C to the required position;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
RAPID PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
For the rapid heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D (button
LED on);
❒turn knob C to
©;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and press button D to turn air recirculation off (but-
ton LED off) and prevent misting up.
IMPORTANT With a cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach optimum op-
erating temperature.
FRONT WINDOWS FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn knob C to
-;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore
the required comfort conditions.
Window demisting
In the event of considerable external moisture and/or rain
and/or large differences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the following pre-
ventive window demisting procedure:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
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❒turn knob C to -or to position ®if the windows
do not demist;
❒turn knob B to 2nd speed.
HEATED REAR
WINDSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING fig. 45
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to activate this function; once enabled,
the light on the button comes on.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically after
20 minutes. Press button A again to switch the function off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.INTERNAL air internal recirculation
ACTIVATION
Press
•so that the button LED is on.
It is advisable to switch the internal air internal recircula-
tion on while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent
the introduction 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.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it pos-
sible 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 pos-
sibility of the windows misting up.
fig. 45F0U0038m
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Knob B activates/adjusts the fan
p0= fan off
1-2-3= fan speed
4
-= max. fan speed
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
CONTROLS fig. 46
Knob A regulates the air temperature
(mixing hot and cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
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fig. 46F0M0039m
Knob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the
dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature con-
ditions;
©for heating when the outside temperature is very low:
to direct as much air as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-for quick windscreen demisting.
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