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SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle which can be selected through buttons +and –to
access the different selection and setting options (setup)
given in the following paragraphs. A submenu is
provided for some items (Setting the clock and Set
units).
The setup menu can be activated by pressing the MENU
ESC button briefly fig. 18.
Press buttons +and – to scroll through the setup menu
options.
Operating modes are different according to the
characteristics of the option selected.
Selecting an option from the main menu without a submenu
– Briefly press MENU ESC to select the main menu
option you wish to set;
– press buttons + or –(with a single press) to select the
new setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new
setting and to go back to the main menu option selected
previously. Selecting an option from the main menu with a submenu:
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first
submenu option;
– Press +
or –(with single presses) to scroll through all
the submenu options.
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the
displayed submenu option and to open the relevant
setup menu;
– Press + or –(with single presses) to select the new
setting for this submenu option.
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new
setting and go back to the previous menu option.
Selecting “Date” and “Set time”:
– briefly press MENU ESC to select the first value to
change
(e.g. hours/minutes or year/month/day).
– press buttons + or –(with a single press) to select the
new setting;
– Briefly press MENU ESC to store the new setting and
go to the next setup menu option; if this is the last one
you will go back to the previous menu option.
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SET TIME
(Setting the clock)
This function enables the clock to be set through two
submenus: “Time” and “Format”.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the display will show the
two submenus “Time” and “Mode”;
– press the button + or –to switch between the two
submenus;
– once you have selected a submenu, press MENU ESC
briefly;
– if selecting “Time” , briefly press MENU ESC - the
“hours” will flash on the display;
– press the button + or –for setting; – briefly press MENU ESC: “minutes” will flash on the
display;
– press the button +
or –for setting;
– if selecting “Mode”, briefly press MENU ESC: the mode
will flash on the display;
– press the button + or –to select “24h” or “12h”.
When you have made the required adjustments, press
MENU ESC to go back to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the main menu screen
without saving.
– hold down MENU ESC again to go back to the
standard screen or main menu, depending on which
point in the menu you have reached.
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AUTOCLOSE
(Automatic central locking with car
moving)
When activated (On), this function locks the doors
automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate (On) or deactivate (Off)
this function:
– press the MENU ESC button briefly: the display will
show a submenu;
– briefly press MENU ESC: On or Off will flash on the
display (depending on previous setting);
– press +or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the main menu screen without saving;
– hold MENU ESC pressed to go back to the standard
screen or main menu according to the position in the
menu.
SEE RADIO (Display of audio information)
With this function the display shows information about
the sound system.
– Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS
message, automatic tuning activation or AutoSTore;
– audio CD, MP3 CD: track number;
– CD Changer: CD number and track number;
To show the sound system information on the display
(On) or clear it (Off), proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: On or Off will flash on the
display (depending on 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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F0U019Abfig. 20
Lengthwise direction adjustment fig. 20
Lift lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards: in
the driving position your arms should rest on the rim of
the steering wheel.
Any adjustments should be carried out
only when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and forth. Failure to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving suddenly and the
driver losing control of the car.
WARNING
The fabric covers on your vehicle have
been designed to resist normal wear and
tear for a long time. Some precautions
are however needed. Avoid prolonged rubbing
against clothing accessories, such as metal
buckles, Velcro strips and the like, which by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a small
area could cause the breakage of some threads
and damage the upholstery.
FRONT SEATSHeight adjustment fig. 20
(for versions/markets where provided)
Move lever B upwards or downwards to achieve the
required height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must only be carried out
when seated in the relevant seat.
Backrest angle adjustment fig. 20
Turn knob C.
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For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure
that the seat belt fits closely across your chest
and hips.
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Always check that the seat is properly
locked on the guides by trying to push it
backwards and forwards.
WARNING
The fabric upholstery of your car is
designed to withstand normal wear and
tear for a long time. Some precautions
are however needed. Avoid prolonged rubbing
against clothing accessories, such as metal
buckles, Velcro strips and the like, which by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a small
area could cause the breakage of some threads
and damage the upholstery.
Backrest tilting fig. 21
To access the rear seats, pull handle A upwards: the
backrest will fold forwards and the seat will slide
forwards when you push the backrest.
When you put the backrest back up, the seat will return
to its original position (mechanical memory).
fig. 21F0U020Ab
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REAR SEATS
To fold the rear seats, refer to the “Extending the boot”
paragraph in this section.
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Any adjustment of the steering wheel
position must be carried out only with
the car stationary and the engine turned off.
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STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the height and axial position of the
steering wheel.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒ release lever A-fig. 24 by pushing it forwards
(position 1);
❒ adjust the steering wheel;
❒ lock lever A by pulling it towards the steering wheel
(position 2).
fig. 24F0U024Ab
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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) which could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate warranty
and also result in non-compliance of the car
with type-approval requirements.
WARNING
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F0U040Abfig. 40
CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY LIGHT WITH SPOT
LIGHTS fig. 40
Switch A is used to switch on/off courtesy lights.
With the switch A in the middle position, the lights C
and D go on/off when front doors are opened/closed.
With switch A pressed to the left, the lights C and D
are always off.
With switch A pressed to the right, the lights C and D
are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively. The switch B is a spot light; when the ceiling light is off,
it switches the following on individually:
❒
light C if pressed on the left side;
❒ light D if pressed on the right side.
CAUTION Before getting out of the car, make sure
both switches are in the middle position; when the
doors are closed, lights switch off preventing a possible
discharge of the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left in on position, the
courtesy light switches off automatically 15 minutes
after the engine switching off.
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 – ON”.
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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 minutes;
❒ when one of the doors is closed for a period of
about 10 seconds.
The timed delay period ends automatically when the
doors are locked.
F0U041Abfig. 41
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 41
For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on
automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go
off when closing.
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