
Selecting “Set Clock”
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the first
value to change (hours);
– press the +and –buttons (with single presses) to se-
lect the new setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new
setting and go to the next setup menu option (minutes);
– after setting the values with the same procedure, go back
to the previous menu item.
Hold down the MENU ESC button:
– to quit the setup menu if you are in the menu;
– to quit to the menu if you are setting an option;
– to save only the settings already stored (and confirmed
by pressing the MENU ESC button).
The setup menu environment is timed; when quitting the
menu due to timing expiry, only the settings stored by the
user are saved (having been confirmed by briefly pressing
button MENU ESC).
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Briefly press button MENU ESC to start browsing from
the standard screen. Press +or –to browse within the
menu.
NBFor safety reasons, only the short menu may be ac-
cessed while the car is moving (“SPEEd” setting). Stop the
car to access the full menu.
The menu includes the following items:
– SPEEd
– CornEr (for versions/markets where provided)
– Hour
–bUZZ
– Unit
– BAG P
– drl (for versions/markets where provided)
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TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE
After removing the key from the ignition, the courtesy
lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the engine off for about
10 seconds;
❒when opening one of the side doors for about 3 min-
utes;
❒when one of the doors is closed for a period of about
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Courtesy light timing
On certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car
at night or in poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been
provided.
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE
The courtesy lights switch on according to the following
modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when unlocking the front doors;
❒for about 3 minutes when opening one of the side
doors;
❒for about 10 seconds when closing the doors.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition is turned
to MAR.
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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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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.
WARNING
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
EURO 4/EURO 5 PETROL AND EURO 4 DIESEL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment, glove box,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust nozzles
if necessary.
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake pads
(for versions/markets where provided) and operation of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, and the cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing belt
Check tension of accessory drive belt/s, and adjust if necessary
(versions 1.2 – 1.4 heated)
Check and, if necessary, adjust tappet clearance (1.2 8v – 1.4 8vversions)
Check exhaust gas emissions
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Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions) (1)
Replace fuel filter (diesel versions)
Replace air filter cartridge (petrol versions) (❏)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (petrol versions)
(or every 24 months) (2)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
(EURO 4 diesel versions without DPF) (or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel EURO 4 versions with DPF) (Õ) (3)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city dri-
ving, idling for a long time, dusty areas) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(❏) For Euro 4 diesel versions, the air filter cartridge should be replaced every 30,000 km.
(Õ) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights and messages”
section) or at least every 24 months.
(1)For 1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to
the engine, it is essential to observe the following:
– only use spark plugs specifically certified for 1.4 Turbo Multi Air engines; all spark plugs should be of the
same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph);
– adhere strictly to the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
– it is advisable to have this performed at a Fiat Dealership.
(2)If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
(3)If the car is mainly used in cities or travels less than 10,000 km a year, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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Replace toothed timing belt (*) (1.6 Multijet version)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of distance covered, the timing belt must be replaced every four years in for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every five years in all other cases.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights
and messages” section) or at least every 24 months.
If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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