IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 7:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable, steering locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio, central
door locking system, alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices can
work.
❒AVV: starting the engine. The ignition switch is
fitted with an electronic safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine does not start, before the
starting operation can be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn
the steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
Never extract the key while the vehicle
is
moving.The steering wheel should lock
automatically as soon as it is turned.This also
applies to cases in which the vehicle is towed. It
is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.
installation of anti-theft device) that could
badly affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty and also result in the car failing
to comply with regulations.
fig. 7F0T0039
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IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A”
details are being displayed only resets the
information associated with this function.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip B”
details are being displayed resets only the
information associated with this function.
Start of journey procedure
With ignition key at MAR, press and hold the TRIP
button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
Exit Trip
You can automatically exit the TRIP function once all
the values have been displayed, or by holding the
MENU ESC button down for more than 1 second.SEATS
FRONT SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
v
ehicle stationary.
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 16and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in the driving position your arms should
rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
B
D
C
A
fig. 16F0T0153
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STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the steering wheel
can be adjusted on some versions.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒release lever A fig. 25 by pushing it forwards
(position 1);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒lock lever A by pulling it towards the steering
wheel (position 2).
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out only
wi
th the vehicle stationary and the
engine off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
an
y after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result
in the vehicle failing to comply with regulations.
fig. 25F0T0040
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 37includes the exterior light
controls.
The exterior lights can only be switched on when
the ignition key is in MAR.
The instrument panel and the various controls on
the dashboard will be lit up when the exterior lights
are switched on.
LIGHTS OFF
Ring turned to position
.
SIDE LIGHTS - TAIL LIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The instrument panel
warning light
will come on.PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition
key at STOP or extracted by turning the ring on
the left stalk first to position
and then to positions
or.
The instrument panel warning light
will come on.
Actuate the direction indicator stalk to select the
side of the lights (right or left).
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The instrument panel
warning light
will come on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ring in position
, pull the stalk towards
the steering wheel (2nd unstable position). The
instrument panel warning light
will come on.
To turn the main beams off, pull the stalk towards
the steering wheel again (dipped beams will turn on).
fig. 37F0T0430
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FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (1st
unstable position) regardless of the position of the
control.
The instrument panel warning light
will come on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the stalk to position fig. 38 (unstable):
❒up (position 1): to activate the right direction
indicator;
❒down (position 2): to activate the left direction
indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators switch off automatically when
the vehicle is back in a straight line.If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that
you are about to change lane, move the stalk up or
down without it clicking into position. When
released, the stalk will return to its default position.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk
in the temporary position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the selected side will
flash three times and then switch off automatically.
fig. 38F0T0431
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“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device lights up the space in front of the vehicle
for a short time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP position or
extracted, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
and move it within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights stay on for an
extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;
then the lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is moved, instrument panel
warning light
comes on and the corresponding
message will appear on the display (see “Warning
lights and messages”) for as long as the function
remains on. The light comes on when the stalk is
first moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk increases only the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for
more than 2 seconds.
WINDOW CLEANING
The right stalk fig. 39 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer
operation (for versions/markets, where provided).
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR.
The right stalk can assume five different positions:
windscreen wiper still.
intermittent operation.
continuous slow flick.
continuous fast flick.
Move the stalk to position fig. 39 (unstable) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held
in this position.
When released, the stalk will return to its default
position and the wiper will be automatically stopped.
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With the twist switch at, the windscreen wiper
will automatically adapt to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers working, if reverse gear
is engaged, the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
Do not use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to excessive
stress, prompting intervention from the motor
protection which prevents operation for a few
seconds. Contact the Fiat Dealership if operation
is not restored.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (temporary
position) to operate the windscreen washer jet.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds completes
the wiping cycle.REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the ring to
to operate the rear window
wiper as follows:
❒intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is
off;
❒in synchronous mode (at half the speed of the
windscreen wiper) when the windscreen wiper
is on;
❒in continuous mode with reverse gear engaged and
the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and reverse gear
engaged, rear window wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (temporary
position) the rear window washer jet will activate.
Keeping the stalk pushed for more than half a second
also the rear window wiper will activate. Releasing
the stalk will activate the smart washing function, as
described for the windscreen wiper.
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ABS SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the braking system, which
prevents one or more wheels from locking or
slipping regardless of the road surface conditions and
braking intensity, giving the best control during
emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system, allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For maximum efficiency of the braking
system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better to avoid sharp,
repeated and prolonged braking.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has come into
action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and
the system gets noisier: it means that the vehicle
speed should be altered to suit the type of road
surface.
WARNING
When the ABS cuts in and you feel the
br
ake pedal pulsating, do not remove
your foot , but keep the pedal pushed down; in
doing so you, will stop in the shortest distance
possible under the road conditions at the time.
WARNING
If the ABS cuts in, it is a sign that the
gr
ip between tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit : you must slow down to
match the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
av
ailable grip, but it cannot improve it ;
you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by warning light
in the
instrument panel coming on (together with the
appropriate message on the multifunction display on
some versions) (see “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the braking system will work as normal,
but without the extra capacity offered by the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
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