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FV0053mfig. 46
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left lever in the
temporary position for less than half a second. The direc-
tion indicator on the side selected will flash five times and
then go out automatically.
“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 lever towards the steering wheel and move it with-
in 2 minutes of the engine switching off.
Each time the lever is moved, the lights stay on for an ex-
tra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the
lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the lever is moved, warning light 3 on the in-
strument panel comes on and the corresponding mes-
sage will appear on the display (see “Warning lights and
messages”) for as long as the function remains on. The
warning light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deactivated. Each
movement of the lever only increases the amount of time
the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.
DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 46
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
❒up (position 1): activation of right direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): activation of left direction indicator.
The
¥or Îwarning lights will come on intermittently in
the instrument panel.
Direction indicators switch off automatically when the ve-
hicle 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 lever up or down with-
out it clicking into position. When released, the lever will
return to its default position.
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Move the lever to position A-fig. 47 (temporary position)
to limit operation to the time for which the lever is held
in this position. When released, the lever will return to
its default position and the wiper will be automatically
stopped. With the twist switch at
≤, the windscreen wiper
will automatically adapt to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers working, the rear window
wiper is automatically activated when reverse gear is en-
gaged.
WINDOW CLEANING
The right lever fig. 47 controls windscreen wiper/washer
and heated rear window wiper/washer operation (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The right lever can assume four different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off.
≤intermittent operation.
≥continuous slow operation.
¥continuous fast operation.
Do not use the windscreen wipers to re-
move layers of snow or ice from the wind-
screen. In such conditions, the windscreen
wipers may be subjected to excessive stress and the
motor protection which prevents operation for
a few seconds may trip. If the issue persists, contact
the Fiat Service Network.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (temporary po-
sition) to operate the screen washer jet. Keeping the lever
pulled for more than half a second, with just one move-
ment it is possible to operate the washer jet and the wiper
at the same time. The wiper stops working three strokes
after releasing the lever.
A further stroke after approximately six seconds com-
pletes the wiping cycle.
F0V0054mfig. 47
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REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets where provided)
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the twist switch to
'to operate the rear window
wiper:
❒in intermittent mode if the windscreen wiper is off;
❒synchronised operation (but with half-stroke frequen-
cy) when the windscreen wiper is on;
❒continuous operation with reverse engaged and func-
tion on.
With the windscreen wiper on and reverse gear engaged,
rear window wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the lever towards the dashboard (temporary po-
sition) will activate the rear window washer jet. Keeping
the lever pushed for more than half a second will also ac-
tivate the rear window wiper. Releasing the lever will ac-
tivate the smart washing function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
Deactivation
The function stops when the lever is released.
Do not use the rear window wiper to re-
move layers of snow or ice. In such condi-
tions, the wiper may be subjected to ex-
cessive stress and the motor protection, which pre-
vents operation for a few seconds, may intervene.
If the issue persists, contact the Fiat Service Net-
work.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets where provided)
They are activated when the dipped headlamps are on and the
screen washer is activated.
WARNING Check jet function and cleanliness at regular
intervals.
The headlamp washer jet does not function
when the level of fluid in the reservoir falls
below 1.6 litres.
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F0V0174mfig. 55
To switch the light on/off when the doors are closed press
the switch A-fig.54.
Switch A can have three different positions:
❒with the switch in central position the light comes on
when a rear door is opened;
❒with the switch pushed up (position 1), the light is al-
ways on;
❒with the switch pushed down (position 2 - AUTO
OFF), the light is always off.
TORCH FUNCTION
(for Cargo versions where provided)
This is located on the right side of the load compartment.
It has a removable electric torch.
To use the removable torch A-fig. 55, push button B and
remove the torch in the direction shown by the arrow.
Then press switch C to switch the light on/off.
REAR COURTESY LIGHT WITH REMOVABLE
TORCH
(for Cargo versions where provided)
The removable roof light is not connected to the doors ,
it switches on/off only manually pressing switch A-fig. 54,
with key on MAR-ON.
Switch A can assume three different positions:❒with the switch in the middle, the light is always off;
❒with the switch pushed up (position 1), the light is al-
ways on;
❒with the switch pushed down (position 2 – AUTO
OFF), the light is always off.
For Cargo versions with fixed window
The light comes on automatically when you open the slid-
ing side doors and the rear swing doors/tailgate; then, it
goes out when you close them.
F0V0173mfig. 54
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The rear courtesy lights go out immediately (with fading),
if the key is in the MAR position when all the side doors
and the rear door (swing or tailgate) are closed.
The rear courtesy lights go out after 10 secs. (with fading),
if the key is in the OFF position when all the side doors
and the rear door (swing or tailgate) are closed.
Doblò/Doblò Combi versions
Switching on
The front and rear courtesy lights come on when one of
the front doors or a sliding side door is opened and they
stay on for 3 minutes if at least one of these doors con-
tinues to remain open.
Switching off
The front and rear courtesy lights go out immediately (with
fading), if the key is in the MAR position when all the front
doors and the sliding side doors are closed.
The front and rear courtesy lights go out after 10 secs.
(with fading), if the key is in the OFF position when all
the front doors and the sliding side doors are closed.
When the removable courtesy light is secured to its fixed
support, the electric torch battery is automatically
recharged.
For Cargo versions with fixed window
With the vehicle stationary and the ignition key either
turned to STOP or removed, the courtesy light is
recharged for a maximum of 15 minutes.
SWITCHING COURTESY LIGHTS ON/OFF
Cargo versions
Switching on
The front courtesy light comes on when one of the two
front doors is opened and remains on for 3 minutes if at
least one of the two doors continues to remain open.
The rear courtesy lights come on when one of the sliding
side doors or the rear door (swing or tailgate) is opened
and they stay on for 3 minutes if at least one of these doors
remains open.
Switching off
The front courtesy light goes out immediately (with fad-
ing), if the key is in the MAR position when all the front
doors are closed.
The front courtesy light goes out after 10 secs. (with fad-
ing), if the key is in the OFF position when all the front
doors are closed.
F0V0019mfig. 56
FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 56
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press button 5to switch them on. The warning light 5
in the instrument panel will come on.
When the fog lights are on, the side lights also come on,
while the daytime running lights go off irrespective of the
position of the twist switch.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
REAR FOG LAMPS fig. 56
Press button
4to switch them on when the dipped head-
lamps or front fog lamps are on. The warning light
4in the
instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off, or turn off the
dipped headlamps and/or the front fog lamps (where pro-
vided).
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system triggers after a collision and activates the fol-
lowing:
❒cut-off of fuel supply with consequent switching off of
the engine;
❒doors automatically unlocked;
❒switching on of all interior lights.
When the system has been triggered, the message “Fuel
cut off, see handbook” is displayed on some versions.
Check carefully for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the vehicle or near the tank area.
After a crash, turn the ignition key to STOP to avoid drain-
ing the battery.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
They are turned on by pressing switch A-fig. 56, regard-
less of the ignition key position. With the device on, warn-
ing lights
Îand¥light up in the instrument panel. Press
switch A again to turn the lights off.
WARNING The use of hazard warning lights is governed
by the highway code of the country you are in. Keep to
the rules.
Emergency braking
(for versions/markets where provided)
During emergency braking, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically and warning lights
Îand¥light up in the
panel at the same time. They go out automatically as soon
as the emergency braking is over. This function complies
with the relevant legal regulations currently in force.
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INTERIOR FITTINGS
DRIVER SIDE ARMREST fig. 57
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, the driver’s side front seat has an arm-
rest.
Lift or lower the armrest as shown by the arrows.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
fig. 58
This is located in front of the passenger’s side front seat.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
To open the glove compartment, operate handle
A-fig. 59.
Turn the key clockwise/anticlockwise to lock/unlock the glove
compartment (for versions/markets where provided).
The following procedure should be carried out to restore
the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right indicator;
❒deactivate the right indicator;
❒activate the left indicator;
❒deactivate the left indicator;
❒activate the right indicator;
❒deactivate the right indicator;
❒activate the left indicator;
❒deactivate the left indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP.
If, after a crash, you smell fuel or notice
leaks from the fuel system, do not reacti-
vate the system to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
F0V0058mfig. 57
F0V0060mfig. 59
F0V0059mfig. 58F0V0062mfig. 60
CURRENT SOCKET (12V)
It is located in the centre console (figs. 60-61, depending
on the version) and only works with the ignition key in the
MAR position.
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Never travel with the glove compartment
open: it could injure the passenger in the
event of a crash.
WARNING
F0V0181mfig. 61