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RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmission equipment (e.g.: ETACS mobile
phones, CB radio systems and so on) should not be
used inside the vehicle unless a separate aerial roof-
mounted is fitted.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices inside the
passenger compartment (without an external aerial)
may, in addition to potential damage to the health of the
passengers, cause malfunctions in the vehicle electronic
systems, compromising the safety of the vehicle.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices
may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle
body.
As far as the use of EC-approved mobile phones is
concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), follow the instructions
for use provided by the mobile phone manufacturer. INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying
the vehicle and available as after-sales must carry the
following label:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the installation of
transceivers provided that installation is carried out at
a specialised shop, in a workmanlike fashion and in
compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic authorities may not allow the
vehicle on the road if devices are fitted that modify
vehicle specifications. This may also invalidate the
warranty in relation to faults caused by the change or
either directly or indirectly related to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused
by the installation of accessories either not supplied or
recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and/or not installed
in compliance with the provided instructions.

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The front air bags may not be activated in the following
situations:
❒during collisions against highly deformable objects
that do not affect the vehicle front surface (e.g.
bumper collision against guard rail, heaps of gravel,
etc.);
❒jamming of the vehicle underneath other vehicles or
protective barriers (e.g. underneath a truck or
a guard rail); in this case, the bags would offer no
additional protection with respect to the seat belt
and their deployment is unnecessary. Failure to
deploy in such cases does not consequently indicate
a system fault.
FRONT AIR BAGS
The vehicle is provided with front airbags for the driver
and the passenger.
The front driver/passenger air bags have been designed
to protect the occupants in the event of head-on
crashes of medium-high severity, by placing the cushion
between the occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore non-activation in other types of collisions
(side collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not
a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit causes the bag to inflate in
the event of a head-on crash. The bag will inflate
instantaneously placing itself between the front
occupants body and the structures which could cause
injury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
Driver and passenger front airbags are not
a replacement of but complementary to the belts, which
you are recommended to always wear, as specified by
law in Europe and most non-European countries.
The volume of the front airbags at maximum inflation
fills most of the space between the steering wheel and
the driver and between the dashboard and the
passenger.
In the event of an impact, someone not wearing a seat
belt could move forward and come into contact with
a bag which is still in the opening phase. The protection
offered by the bag is reduced in such a case.
Do not apply stickers or other objects to
the steering wheel, to the passenger’s
side air bag cover or on the roof side lining.
Do not place objects on the passenger side
dashboard because these could interfere with
the correct opening of the airbag (e.g. mobile
phones) and cause severe injury to occupants.
WARNING
The airbags are not deployed in the event of minor
collisions (for which the restraining action of the seat
belts is sufficient). For this reason, the seat belt must be
worn at all times. In the event of side collisions, the seat
belts hold occupants in the correct position and prevent
them being thrown out of the car by a very violent
collision.

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F0N0075mfig. 157F0N0076mfig. 158
STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY STARTING
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if instrument panel
warning light
Yremains on constantly.
JUMP STARTING fig. 157-158
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an
auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one. It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to check/replace the battery.
IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet.
You can go to our web site at www.fiat.com to find the Fiat Dealership nearest to you.
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because incorrect
actions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with your skin and eyes. Keep naked flames
away from the battery. No smoking. Do not
cause sparks.
WARNING

BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited maintenance” type: under
normal conditions of use the electrolyte does not need
topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked periodically at a
Fiat Dealership or by specialist personnel to make sure
it is working correctly.
The battery is located inside the passenger
compartment, in front of the pedals. Remove the
protective cover to gain access to it.
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When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
WARNING
Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and
generate a risk of explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the
service intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing
Programme” in this chapter will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(alarms, radiophone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity battery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment. It is
advisable to have the battery changed by
a Fiat Dealership, where it will be disposed of
properly and in accordance with the law.

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ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS LIFE
Fiat has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its production
processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly compatible with the ecosystem.
To assure customers of the best possible service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European
Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of their life, Fiat is offering their customers the opportunity of handing
over their vehicle* at the end of its life without incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses
as a result of its market value.
In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, vehicles registered after 1st July 2002 will be
collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge irrespective of the year of registration as long as the
vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact one of our Fiat dealerships or authorised collection
and scrapping centres.
These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the collection, treatment and recycling of unused
vehicles with respect to the environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from a Fiat and Fiat Commercial Vehicle
Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 3428 0000 or on the Fiat website.
* Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats with a total permitted weight of 3.5 t

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Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) .......................... 192
Official type approval for radio
frequency remote control .... 269
On-board instruments
(panel) ..............................14-15
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 16
– engine oil gauge .................. 17
– fuel level gauge..................... 16
– multifunction display ......... 18
– rev counter ......................... 15
– speedometer........................ 15
– trip computer ..................... 29
Paintwork
– identification plate ............. 228
– maintenance ........................ 224
Bodywork version ................. 229
Parking lights
– control ......................... 69-80
Parking sensors ........................ 116Passenger compartment
air vents ................................... 46
Performance ............................. 240
Pollen filter ................................ 217
Portable navigator socket ....... 91
Power socket ........................... 89
Preparation for “Isofix”
child seat ................................. 134
Pretensioners............................. 127
Protecting
the environment..................... 124
Quick tyre repair kit
“Fix & Go automatic” ........... 176
Radio .......................................... 119
Radio frequency
remote control:
official type approval ............. 269
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ..................................... 121
Rain sensor ............................... 73
Raising the vehicle ................... 203
Rear double swing door ......... 101Rear fog light
– bulb replacement ....... 189-191
– control ................................. 80
Rear partition ........................... 87
Rear view mirrors.................... 42
– defrosting/demisting .......... 44
– electric adjustment ............ 42
– external ................................ 42
– interior ................................. 42
Refrigerated compartment .... 84
– Speed block .......................... 96
Refuelling (quantity
and products) .................263-264
Refuelling the vehicle .............. 122
Rev counter .............................. 15
Reversing lights (bulb
replacement) .......................... 189
Rim Protector (tyres).............. 234
Rims
– reading rim markings ......... 235
Roof lights
– bulb replacement ....... 193-194
– control ................................. 76