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F0U0084mfig. 92
Front passenger-side and rear doors
(for versions/markets where provided)
The front passenger door armrest and rear door armrests
feature switches A-fig. 92 for controlling the correspond-
ing window.
Press button A-fig. 93 to disable the controls located on
the rear doors (for versions/markets where provided). IMPORTANT In the event that the anti-crushing function
is activated 5 times in only 1 minute, the system will au-
tomatically enter the “recovery” mode (self-protection).
This condition is apparent from the window closing in
stages.
On such occasions, it is necessary to carry out the system
restore procedure, acting as follows:
❒open the windows;
or
❒turn the ignition key to STOP and then to MAR.
If no malfunction is present, the window returns to its nor-
mal operation automatically.
IMPORTANT With the ignition key at STOP or removed,
the windows remain activated for about 2 minutes and are
deactivated as soon a door is opened.KNOWING
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The system conforms to the 2000/4/EC
standard concerning the safety of passen-
gers leaning out of the passenger compartment.
WARNING
IMPORTANTOn some versions, pressing the remote con-
trol button Ëfor over 2 seconds will open the windows,
whereas pressing the remote control button Áfor over
2 seconds will close them.
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SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system comes on automatically when the vehi-
cle is started and cannot be turned off.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP will be automatically
switched off and the áwarning light will come on per-
manently on the instrument panel along with a message on
the multifunction display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided) (see “Warning lights and messages” section). The
LED on the ASR OFF button will also light up. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible if this happens.ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronic system that controls car stability in
the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain direction-
al control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when the
grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking torque
during gear changes) and the HBA system (automatic in-
crease in the braking pressure during emergency brak-
ing) are present with ESP, ASR and Hill Holder systems
(for versions/markets where provided).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by warning light áflashing on the instru-
ment panel to inform the driver that the car is experiencing
critical stability and grip conditions.
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Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with an ESP system. Your
driving style must always be suited to the road
conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is al-
ways ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESP system and it
facilitates hill starts.
It is automatically activated in the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient high-
er than 5%, engine running, brake pedal pressed and
gearbox in neutral or gear other than reverse;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pedal pressed and
reverse gear engaged.During start-up, the ESP system control unit maintains the
braking pressure at the wheels until the engine torque
required for departure is reached, or for a maximum of
1 second, allowing your right foot to be moved easily from
the brake pedal to the accelerator.
If the vehicle has not departed after this time, the system
will deactivate automatically by gradually releasing the
brake force.
At release, the typical brake disengagement noise indicat-
ing that the car is going to move will be heard.
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❒if only one of the drive wheels skids, the system inter-
venes by automatically braking the wheel that is
skidding.
The action of the ASR system is especially useful in the fol-
lowing conditions:
❒slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or excessive accelera-
tion;
❒too much power transmitted to the wheels also in re-
lation to the conditions of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy surfaces;
❒in the case of loss of grip on a wet surface (aquaplaning). Failure indications
System failure is indicated by warning light *lighting up
on the instrument panel with digital display and warning
light álighting up on the instrument panel with multi-
function display (where provided) (see section “Warn-
ing lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the vehicle without having
engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off and select-
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For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect condition
and, above all, of the type, make and size recom-
mended.
WARNING
For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must absolutely be
the same make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size specified.
WARNING
ASR SYSTEM (Anti-slip Regulator)
This function controls car drive and cuts in automatically
every time one or both driving wheels skid.
Depending on how skiddy the road is, two different con-
trol systems are activated:
❒if both drive wheels skid, the ASR function intervenes
by reducing the power transmitted by the engine;
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F0U0106mfig. 116
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it may be
helpful to turn the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, if the dri-
ve wheels skid when moving off, you get better traction. MSR system (engine drive regulation)
This is an integral part of the ASR system that, in the event of
sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provide torque to the en-
gine, thus preventing excessive driving wheel drag that, espe-
cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to loss of stability.
Switching the systemon/off fig. 116
The ASR system switches on automatically each time the engine
is started.
When travelling, the ASR can be switched off and on again by
pressing button located on the dashboard fig. 116.
When the ASR is switched off, this is shown by the LED on the
button coming on and by the relevant message appearing on the
multifunction display, where provided.
If you switch off the ASR during a journey, it will come back on
automatically when the engine is next started.
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Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with this system. Your dri-
ving style must always be suited to the road con-
ditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is always
ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
For the correct operation of the ASR system, the tyres
must absolutely be the same make and type on all wheels,
in perfect condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size specified.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ASR will be automatically
switched off and warning light áwill appear permanent-
ly on the instrument panel along with a message on the
multifunction display, where provided (see “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE TPMS
SYSTEM
The fault indications are not stored and will therefore not
be displayed after the engine has been switched off and
then on again. If the fault conditions persist, the control
unit will send the relative indications to the instrument
panel only after the vehicle has been in motion for a short
time.
WARNING Particularly strong radio frequency interference
may cause the TPMS system to function incorrectly. This
condition is indicated to the driver by a message on the dis-
play. The warning message will go off automatically as soon
as the interference stops disturbing the system.
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The presence of TPMS does not exoner-
ate the driver from regularly checking the
pressure of the tyres and the spare wheel (see
“Wheels” in the “Maintenance and care” section).
WARNING
The TPMS is not able to warn you of sud-
den tyre pressure losses (for example when
a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the car, braking
with care and avoiding sharp steering actions.
WARNING
Replacing the normal tyres with winter
tyres and vice versa requires an inspection
of the TPMS, which should be carried out only
by a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
The TPMS requires the use of specific
equipment. Contact a Fiat Dealership to
find out which accessories are compatible with the
system (wheels, hub caps etc.). Using other ac-
cessories may hinder the normal operation of the
system.
WARNING
Changes in outside temperature may
cause tyre pressures to vary. The TPMS
system may temporarily indicate insufficient pres-
sure. In this case, check the tyre pressures with the
tyres cold and, if necessary, pump them up.
WARNING
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If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, tyre and
wheel fitting/removal operations require
specific precautions. To avoid damaging the sen-
sors or fitting them incorrectly, tyre and wheel fit-
ting/removal operations should be carried out on-
ly by specialists. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Strong radio-frequency interference could
hinder the regular operation of the TPMS
system. This condition will be indicated by a mes-
sage on the multfunction display (where provided).
The warning message will go off automatically
as soon as the interference ceases to disturb the
system.
WARNING
If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, when a
tyre is removed, it is advisable to replace
the rubber gasket for the valve. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
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F0U0200mfig. 118F0U0201mfig. 119
With Dualogic gearbox
(for versions/markets where provided)
The engine cuts out if the car stops with the brake pedal
pressed.
This condition can be maintained even if the brake pedal
is not pressed, if the gear lever is in position N.
NB: The engine can be stopped automatically only after
a speed of about 10 Km/h is reached, to prevent the en-
gine from being repeatedly stopped when driving at walk-
ing pace.
The engine being stopped is signalled by the warning light
fig. 118 on the instrument panel, depending on the con-
figuration.
Engine restarting mode
With normal transmission
Press the clutch pedal to allow the engine to be restarted.
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets where provided)
FOREWORD
The Start&Stop device automatically stops the engine each
time the vehicle is stationary and starts it again when the
driver wants to move off.
This improves the efficiency of the vehicle by reducing fu-
el consumption, the emission of harmful gases and noise
pollution. The system is activated each time the car is
started.
OPERATING MODES
Engine cut-out mode
With manual transmission
With the vehicle stationary, the engine cuts out with the
gearbox in neutral and the clutch pedal released.
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