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❒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.
LOAD COMPARTMENT REAR COURTESY
LIGHT fig. 74
This is located above the rear door. Press the cover at
the point shown in the figure to turn it on. IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure
both switches are in the middle position; when the
doors are closed, the lights switch off preventing the
battery from being run down.
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 some versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the
vehicle at night or with poor lighting, 2 different timed
switching on modes are available.
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“.
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;
F0N0042mfig. 74

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F0N0220mfig. 76F0N0219mfig. 75
REMOVABLE COURTESY LIGHT fig. 76
(for versions/markets where provided)
It is used as both a fixed light and a portable electric
torch. When the removable light is secured to its fixed
support, the electric torch battery is automatically
recharged. The courtesy light is recharged with the
vehicle stationary and the ignition key either in the
STOP position (OFF) or extracted for a limit of
15 minutes. LOAD COMPARTMENT SIDE COURTESY
LIGHT fig. 75
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the cover at the point shown in the figure to turn
it on.

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F0N0046mfig. 79
F0N0043mfig. 80
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in
the STOP position or removed, by turning the control
on the left lever first to
Oand then to position 6or
2. The warning light 3on the instrument panel
comes on.
HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN fig. 80
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press button A to turn this function on. It will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes.
BATTERY DISCONNECTION FUNCTION
(DISCONNECT SWITCH)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The battery disconnection function is enabled with the
ignition key in the BATT position, as illustrated on the
dedicated plate located in the area illustrated in fig. 81.
To turn the ignition key to the BATT position, press the
button A (red) fig. 82. The battery will be disconnected,
by interrupting the earth lead, about 45 seconds after
the key is turned to the BATT position.
This 45 second period is necessary to:
❒allow the driver to get out of the vehicle and lock
the doors using the remote control;
❒guarantee that all the vehicle electrical systems have
been deactivated.
With the battery disconnected, access to the vehicle will
only be possible by unlocking the driver’s door using the
mechanical lock. REAR FOG LAMPS fig. 79
These lights come on, with the dipped headlights on or
with the side lights and fog lights on (for versions/markets
where provided) by pressing the button 4. The warning
light 4in the instrument panel will come on. Press the
button again to turn the lights off, or turn off the dipped
beams and/or the front fog lights (where provided). The
use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway Code of
the country you are in. Comply with legal requirements.

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F0N0811mfig. 81
F0N0810mfig. 82F0N0132mfig. 84
F0N0047mfig. 83
DOOR LOCK fig. 83-84
To lock all doors at the same time, press button A,
located on the centre console control panel, regardless
of the position of the ignition key. To unlock the doors,
press button B. There is a button D on the window
opening panel that controls the independent
unlocking/locking of the load compartment. To restore the battery connection, insert the ignition
key and turn it to the MAR-ON position, the vehicle can
be started normally at this point.
The battery may have to be disconnected to set up
certain new electric devices (e.g. clock, date, etc.).

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F0N0048mfig. 85
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND
FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch that, in the
event of a crash, comes into operation by cutting off the
fuel supply and turning off the engine as a consequence.
When the inertia switch cuts in, this cuts off the fuel
supply and also activates the hazard warning lights, side
lights and courtesy lights while releasing all the doors
and displaying a message; they are deactivated by
pressing button A. An additional safety switch is also
present that is activated in the event of impact to cut off
the electrical supply. In this way, fuel is prevented from
escaping if the pipes are broken as well as the formation
of sparks or electrical discharges following damage to
the vehicle electrical components.
IMPORTANT After an accident, remember to remove
the key from the ignition device to avoid draining the
battery.
If no fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical
devices (e.g. headlights) are detected after the impact and the
vehicle is able to set off again, reactivate the automatic fuel
cut off and electrical supply switches (
for versions/markets
where provided)
following the procedure described below.
If, after a crash, you smell fuel or see
leaks from the fuel system, do not reset
the switches to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
Reactivating the fuel cut-off switch fig. 85
Press the button A to reactivate the fuel cut off switch.

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F0N0127mfig. 86
IMPORTANT On versions other than the School
bus/Minibus, button B is replaced by a dedicated fuse;
to replace it contact a Fiat Dealership.
Before reactivating the electricity supply
switch, carefully check for fuel leaks
or damage to the vehicle electrical devices
(e.g. headlights).
WARNING
Before reactivating the fuel cut off
switch, carefully check for fuel leaks
or damage to vehicle electrical devices
(e.g. headlights).
WARNING
Reactivating the electrical supply cut-off switch
(School bus/Minibus) fig. 86
The switch is located on the positive battery terminal.
To reactivate the electrical supply switch, proceed as
follows:
❒press the button A to reset the fuel cut off switch;
❒press button B to reset the electrical supply switch.

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TACHOGRAPH
For tachograph operation and use, consult the owner
handbook supplied by the device manufacturer.
The tachograph must be installed on the vehicle when
the vehicle weight (with or without trailer) exceeds
3.5 tons.
IMPORTANT Anyone making changes to the
monitoring device or signal transmission system that
affects recording by the monitoring instrument,
particularly if this is done for purposes of fraud, may be
in breach of criminal or administrative state regulations.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if the vehicle is
parked for more than 5 days, it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery terminal to maintain its
charge.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not use abrasive detergents or solvents to clean the
device. To clean the outside of the device, use a damp
cloth or special products for the care of synthetic
materials.The tachograph is installed and sealed by authorised
personnel: do not try and access the device or the
supply and recording leads in any way. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the vehicle on which the
tachograph is installed to check the device regularly.
The check must be carried out at least every two years
and a test must be carried out to ensure that it is
working properly. Ensure that the data label is renewed
after every check that that the label contains the
specified data.

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F0N0059mfig. 111F0N0801mfig. 110
All the doors can be unlocked by turning the metal
insert anticlockwise in the door lock on the driver’s side
fig. 111. With the battery disconnected, access to the
vehicle will only be possible by unlocking the driver’s
door using the mechanical lock. Door unlocking from the outside
Press the button
Qfig. 109 or Ëfig. 110 briefly,
depending on the version, to release the front doors
remotely, for timed activation of the interior courtesy
lights and a double signal from the direction indicators.