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F0U0016mfig. 16F0U0017mfig. 17
Warning light B may light up (and a message on the mul-
tifunction display may appear on certain versions) to in-
dicate that the coolant fluid temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 17
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and
starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds ap-
prox. 50°C.
Under normal usage, the needle should hover around the
middle of the scale according to the working conditions.
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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SPEEd
(Setting the speed limit)
With this function, it is possible to set the car speed lim-
it (km/h or mph). When this limit is exceeded, the driver
is immediately alerted (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
To set the desired speed limit, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC. The message (SPEEd) and the
previously set unit (km/h or mph) will appear on the dis-
play;
– press +or –to select speed limit activation (On) or
deactivation (Off);
– if the function is on, press +or –to select the required
speed limit and then press MENU ESC to confirm;
NBThe speed may be set in the range from 30 to 200
km/h, or from 20 to 125 mph according to the previous-
ly chosen unit (see “Setting the distance unit (Unit)” be-
low). The setting will increase/decrease by five units each
time +/–is pressed. Hold down +/–to increase/decrease
the setting rapidly. When you get close to the desired val-
ue, finish the setting with single presses.– briefly press MENU ESC to return to the menu screen
or hold the button down to return to the standard screen
without saving.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
– press the MENU ESC button briefly to make the dis-
play flash (On);
– press –: (Off) will flash on the display;
– 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.
CornEr
(activate/deactivate cornering lights)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function activates/deactivates the corner lights. To ac-
tivate/deactivate (ON/OFF) the lights, proceed as follows:
- press the MENU ESC button briefly: the display will show
“On” or “Off” flashing depending on the previous setting;
– 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.
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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
(see multifunction display
or reconfigurable multifunction
display)
SPEED BEEP
(Setting the speed limit)
This function is used to set the car speed limit (km/h or
mph); the driver is immediately alerted when this limit is
exceeded (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
To set the desired speed limit, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the MENU ESC button: the display will show
the words (Speed Beep);
– press +or –to select speed limit activation (On) or
deactivation (Off);
– when the function has been activated (On) by pressing
buttons +or –, select the speed limit and press MENU
ESC to confirm selection.NB You can select a speed between 30 and 200 km/h, or
20 and 125 mph depending on the selected unit, see “Set-
ting measurement unit (Unit)”. The setting will in-
crease/decrease by five units each time +/ –is pressed.
Hold down +/–to increase/decrease the setting rapidly.
Complete the setting with single presses of the button
when you approach the required setting.
– 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.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
– press the MENU ESC button briefly to make the dis-
play flash (On);
– press –: (Off) will flash on the display;
– 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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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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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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F0U0075mfig. 82
SKY DOME SUNROOF
(for versions/markets where provided)
The large electric sunroof comprises two panes of glass,
one of which is mobile and the other fixed. These are
equipped with two shutters (front and rear) that can be
moved manually. The shutters can be used in the “fully
closed” or “fully open” positions (they have no fixed in-
termediate positions). To open the shutters: flick switch
A-fig. 82 in the direction of the arrows to the “fully open”
position. To close them, carry out the procedure in re-
verse. The sunroof can be operated only with the igni-
tion key turned to MAR. Controls A-B fig. 82, located on
a dedicated control panel near the front ceiling light, open
and close the sunroof.To open
Press and hold button B-fig. 82, and the front pane will
set to the “spoiler” position; press button B-fig. 82 again
for over half a second to make the sunroof slide auto-
matically to the wide open position; press the button once
more to stop the sunroof at an intermediate position.
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F0U0075mfig. 83
To close
From the wide open position, press button A-fig. 83 for
over half a second to set the front pane to the “spoiler”
position; press the button again to stop the sunroof at an
intermediate position; press button A-fig. 83 once more
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition to avoid the risk
of injury to those still inside the car due to acci-
dental operation of the sunroof. Improper use of
the roof can be dangerous. Before operation, al-
ways check that no-one is at risk of being injured
by the moving sunroof or by objects getting caught
and dragged by it.
WARNING
If a cross roof rack is fitted, the sunroof should
be used in the “spoiler” position only.
Do not open the sunroof when there is
snow or ice as it could get damaged.
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ANTI-PINCH SAFETY SYSTEM
The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety system capable of de-
tecting the presence of an obstacle whilst the roof is clos-
ing; when this happens, the system stops and the move-
ment of the glass is immediately reversed.
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
The sunroof must be re-initialised after disconnecting the
battery or if the relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 83 at close position;
❒hold the button down so that the sunroof closes in
stages;
❒after full closing, wait for sunroof’s electric motor
to stop.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the
ignition to avoid the risk of injury to those still inside the
car due to accidental operation of the sunroof. Improper
use of the roof can be dangerous. Before and during op-
eration, always check that no-one is exposed to the risk
of being injured by the moving sunroof or by objects get-
ting caught and dragged by it.
F0U0077mfig. 84
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switch does not work, the sunroof can be operat-
ed manually as follows:
❒remove the protection cap located between the two
shutters;
❒take the Allen key (provided as standard) from the tool-
box in the boot;
❒insert the key into hole A-fig. 84 and turn it:
– clockwise to open the roof;
– anticlockwise to close the roof.
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