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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The car may be equipped with a tyre pressure monitor-
ing system. This system comprises a radio frequency trans-
mitter fitted to each wheel (on the rim inside the tyre),
which is able to send information on the pressure of each
tyre to the control unit.
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It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stallaing an anti-theft device). This could badly af-
fect performance and safety, invalidate the war-
ranty and also result in the non-compliance of the
car with regulations.
WARNING
Take the greatest of care when checking
or topping up the tyre pressures. If the
pressure is too high, road hold is compromised,
there is more demand on the suspension and
wheels, and the tyres wear abnormally.
WARNING
Tyre pressure should be checked when the
tyres are rested and cold; if, for whatever
reason, you check the pressure when the tyres are
hot, do not reduce the pressure even if it is high-
er than the recommended value, but check again
when the tyres are cold.
WARNING
Before carrying out any maintenance op-
eration, switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key to activate the steering lock. This
is particularly important if the vehicle’s wheels are
raised from the ground. If this is not possible (for
example if the key needs to be turned to MAR or
the engine must be running), remove the main fuse
that protects the electric power steering.
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REFUELLING THE CAR
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fuel tank opening is
too small to insert the nozzle of a leaded petrol pump. The
petrol octane rating (RON) must not be lower than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic converter leads to
harmful exhaust emissions, thus contributing to air pol-
lution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol, even in small
amounts or in an emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.
DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel thick-
ens due to the formation of paraffin clots and could clog
the diesel filter. In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed according to the season:
summer type, winter type and arctic type (cold, moun-
tainous areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel whose specifications are not
suitable for the usage temperature, it is advisable to mix
TUTELA DIESEL ART additive in the proportions shown
on the container with the fuel. Pour the additive into the
tank before the fuel.When using or parking the vehicle for a long time in the
mountains or cold areas, it is advisable to refuel using lo-
cally available diesel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
For diesel engines, use only diesel fuel for
motor vehicles in accordance with EN590
European specifications. The use of other
products or mixtures may damage the engine be-
yond repair and consequently invalidate the war-
ranty, depending on the damage caused. If you ac-
cidentally introduce other types of fuel into the
tank, do not start the engine. Empty the tank. If the
engine has run, even for a very short time, you will
need to have the entire fuel system emptied in ad-
dition to the tank.
FUEL TANK CAP fig. 128
To carry out refuelling, open lid A and unscrew cap B;
the cap is fitted with a device C which fastens it to the lid
so it cannot be mislaid.
In some versions, cap B have a lock and key: open lid A,
insert the ignition key then turn it anti-clockwise and un-
screw the cap itself.
The hermetic seal may cause a slight increase in pressure
in the tank. A suction noise when you release the cap is
therefore entirely normal.
When refuelling, attach the cap to the device inside the
flap as shown in fig. 128.
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CONOSCENZA
DELLA
VETTURA
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F0U0112mfig. 129F0U0113mfig. 130
The reel may lock when the car is parked on a steep slope:
this is perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or in the event of sud-
den braking, collisions and high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat belts with three an-
chor points and a reel.SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 129
The belt should be worn keeping the torso straight and
rested against the back of the seat.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A and insert it in-
to the buckle B, until the locking click is heard.
If the seat belt jams, let it rewind for a short stretch, then
pull it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide the seat
belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically adapts to the body
of the passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of move-
ment.
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SAFETY
Never press button C-fig. 129 when trav-
elling.
WARNING
The rear seat belts should be worn as shown in fig. 130.
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CONOSCENZA
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F0U0114mfig. 131
IMPORTANT When the red band next to the backrest
folding levers fig. 131 disappears, it means the backrest is
properly secured. If you can still see the red band, the back-
rest is not securely fastened. When returning the backrest
to its normal position, make sure it is correctly fastened
and you hear the lock click.
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back to their normal
position, make sure the seat belts are positioned so they
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Remember that, in the event of a violent
collision, back seat passengers not wearing
seat belts represent a serious danger not only to
themselves but also to the front seat passengers.
WARNING
Ensure that the backrest is properly se-
cured on both sides so that it does not fly
forwards in the event of sharp braking and injure
passengers.
WARNING
SBR SYSTEM
(for versions/markets where provided)
The car is fitted with the SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder),
consisting of a warning sound which, together with the
warning light
the driver and front passenger that their seat belt is not
fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat Dealership.
With a digital display, the SBR system can be reactivated
only at a Fiat Dealership.
With a multifunction display, the SBR system can also be
re-enabled through the setup menu.
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the car is fit-
ted with front pretensioners. These devices, in the event
of a violent crash, rewind the seat belts by a few cen-
timetres. In this way, they ensure that the seat belt adheres
perfectly to the wearer before the restraining action be-
gins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the pretension-
ers have intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back
up even when guiding it manually.
This car is equipped with a second pretensioner (in the
kick plate area). Its activation is signalled by the shorten-
ing of the metal cable.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
so it fits snugly over the chest and hips.
A slight amount of smoke may be detected during opera-
tion of the pretensioners. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lu-
brication.
Anything that modifies its original conditions invalidates its
efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.),
the device has been affected by water and mud, it must
be replaced.
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The pretensioner can be used only once.
Go to a Fiat Dealership to have it replaced
after it has been deployed. Consult the label in
the glove box to check the status of the preten-
sioners. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the de-
vice replaced when the expiration date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100°C for a max-
imum 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 surface or low obsta-
cles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt reels con-
tain a load limiter which controls the force acting on the
chest and shoulders during the belt restraining action in
the event of a head-on collision.
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IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any of
the safety devices are activated, take the vehicle to a Fiat
Dealership to have the activated devices replaced and to
have the whole system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement operation con-
cerning the airbags must be carried out only at Fiat Deal-
erships.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag sys-
tem deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the car changes
ownership, the new owner must be informed of the
method of use of the airbags and the above warnings, and
also be given this “Owner’s Handbook”.
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbags and front side
bags are deployed differently according to the type of col-
lision. Non-deployment of one or more of these devices
does not therefore indicate a system fault. IMPORTANT In the event of a side-on crash, the system
offers the best protection if you have a correct position
on the seat because this allows the side bags to inflate cor-
rectly.
IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may be
deployed if the car is subject to heavy knocks involving the
underbody area, such as violent shocks against steps, kerbs
or low obstacles, the car falling into big holes or hollows
in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The dust is not harmful
and does not indicate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore,
the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the
car may be covered in a dusty residue: this may irritate
skin and eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in the event
of exposure.
The expiration dates of the explosive charge and the clock
wire are shown on a label contained in the glove box. Go
to a Fiat Dealership to have the devices replaced when the
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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ensure that the handbrake is on;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal without touching the ac-
celerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and let it go the moment
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating the procedure.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if
the engine fails to start, see the paragraph on “The Fiat
CODE system” in the “Dashboard and controls” section.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds of
operation, particularly after a long period of inactivity. This
is a feature of hydraulic tappets, the timing system cho-
sen to reduce the number of servicing interventions, and
effects neither functionality nor reliability.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
It is dangerous to let the engine run in en-
closed spaces. The engine consumes oxy-
gen and produces carbon dioxide, carbon monox-
ide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
In the first period of use, we recommend
that you do not demand maximum perfor-
mance from the car (e.g. excessive accel-
eration, extended travel at maximum revs, heavy
braking etc.).
With the engine off, do not leave the
key in the ignition to prevent draining the
battery.
Remember that the brake booster and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore you need
to apply much more force than usual to the brake
pedal and steering wheel.
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F0U0129mfig. 147
HANDBRAKE fig. 147
The handbrake lever is located to the left side of the dri-
ver’s seat. Pull the lever upwards to operate the handbrake.
Four or five notches are normally sufficient to secure the
car on flat terrain, while nine or ten may be necessary on
a steep slope with the car loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the ignition key is at
MAR,
the instrument panel warning light
xwill come on.
To release the handbrake, proceed as follows:
❒pull up slightly on the lever and press release button A;
❒hold button Adown and lower the lever. The x
warning light on the instrument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation
to prevent the car from moving accidentally.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (first gear if the vehicle is parked uphill
or reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave the wheels
turned.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is further advis-
able to block the wheels with a wedge or stone. Do not
leave the key in the ignition as this drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you leave the car.
Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car and take it with you.
WARNING
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