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PROCEDURE FOR
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the warning lights
mand Yon the instrument panel will turn on;
❒wait for the warning lights Yand mto turn off.
The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will happen;
❒press the clutch pedal all the way down without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVVas soon as the warning
light
mturns off. Waiting too long will waste the
work done by the glow plugs. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating starting.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The vehicle is fitted with an electronic engine lock
device: if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph
“The Fiat CODE system” in section “Dashboard and
controls”.
STARTING AND DRIVING
It is dangerous to let the engine run in
enclosed spaces. The engine consumes
the oxygen and discharges carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
In the first period of use, we recommend
avoiding excessive stress on the car (for
instance excessive acceleration, extended
travel at maximum speed, sudden braking etc.).
When the engine is switched off never
leave the key into the ignition switch to
prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
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F0N0073mfig. 154
HANDBRAKE fig. 154
The handbrake lever is located to the left side of the
driver’s seat. Pull the lever upwards to engage the
handbrake and ensure that the vehicle does not move.
Four or five notches are normally sufficient to brake the
vehicle on flat ground, while nine or ten may be
necessary on a steep slope with the vehicle loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is pulled up and the ignition
key is at
MAR-ON, the instrument panel warning light
xwill turn on. Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press the release
button
A;
❒keep button Apressed and lower the lever.
The warning light
xon the instrument panel will
turn off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation
to prevent the vehicle from moving accidentally.
IMPORTANT Apply the handbrake lever only when
the vehicle is at a standstill or with the vehicle in
motion only in the event of a fault in the hydraulic
system. If exceptional use is made of the handbrake
with the vehicle in motion, moderate traction is
advisable in order not to cause locking of the rear end
with consequent swerving of the vehicle.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the
vehicle is faced uphill or reverse if it is faced
downhill) and leave the wheels steered.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, it is advisable
to block the wheels with a wedge or stone. Do not
leave the key in the ignition switch to prevent draining
the battery. Always remove the key when you leave
the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the ignition
key when leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE (red)
On some versions the warning light turns on
when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
properly closed.
On some versions, the display shows a dedicated
message that indicates left/right front door or rear/load
compartment door opening.
A buzzer will sound when doors/tailgate are open and
the vehicle is moving.
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Degraded engine oil should be replaced as
soon as possible after the warning light
comes on, and never more than 500 km after it
first comes on.
If the above instructions are not complied with,
the engine could be severely damaged and it may
invalidate the warranty. Please note also that the
switching on of this warning light does not depend
on the oil quantity in the engine; when the
warning light flashes, never add oil.
WARNING
EBD FAILURE (red)
(amber)
Warning lights
xand >lit at the
same time with the engine running,
indicate an EBD system failure or that the system is not
available. Early locking of the rear wheels may occur in
the event of violent braking causing the car to swerve.
Drive very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have the
system inspected immediately.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the display will light up
when the vehicle is moving and the driver’s
seat belt is not correctly fastened. The warning
light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the front seat
belts are not correctly fastened with the vehicle in
motion. The SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system’s audible
warning can be disabled only by a Fiat Dealership. On
some versions the system may be reactivated from the
setup menu.
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F0N0836mfig. 162F0N0165mfig. 163
❒use the wheel dismantling spanner to remove the
wheel from the vehicle fig. 163;
❒undo the retaining knob D-fig. 164 and release the
wheel releasing the support E.
❒turn wrench C-fig. 162 anticlockwise 1 to allow the
lowering of the spare wheel.
❒continue turning anticlockwise until the stop point,
signaled by the stiffening of the manoeuvre or a click
from the clutch present in the device.
F0N0835mfig. 161
The device should only be operated by
hand, without using any type of tool
other than the crank provided like pneumatic or
electrical screwers.
WARNING
The moving components of the jack
(screws and joints) can also cause
injuries: avoid touching them. In the event of
soiling with the lubricating grease, clean
thoroughly;
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F0N0370mfig. 164F0N0168mfig. 166
F0N0167mfig. 165
❒introduce the supplied wrench C-fig. 162 with the
suitable extension B-fig. 161 on the screw A-fig. 161
of the spare wheel housing manoeuvring device and
turn clockwise 2 to lift the spare wheel back up until
it is fully supported in its housing beneath the floor
pan, checking that the attachment reference
D-fig. 162 appears in the window on the device.❒fully unscrew the bolts using wrench F-fig. 165 and
remove the wheel;
❒fit the spare wheel, aligning holes G-fig. 166 with the
pins H. When fitting the spare wheel, ensure that the
wheel support surfaces are clean and free of
impurities that could later cause the bolts to loosen;
❒tighten the 5 fixing bolts;
❒use the wheel removal wrench to lower the vehicle
and remove the jack;
❒fully tighten the bolts, passing alternately from one
bolt to the opposite one, following the order
illustrated in fig. 166.
After tyre replacement:
❒take the removed wheel, re-attach to the mount
E-fig. 164 and tighten the knob D;
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F0N0251mfig. 168
F0N0837mfig. 167
For vehicles with alloy rims, proceed as follows:
❒take the kit from the tool box;
❒fit plate A-fig. 168 to the alloy wheel, securing with
screws B provided, using the supplied wrench;
At the end of the operation of
raising/locking the spare wheel, the key
must be extracted, taking care not to turn it in
the wrong direction to facilitate the extraction
of the key itself, to prevent the attachment
device from being released and the wheel
assembly not being securely retained fig. 167.
WARNING❒refit the wheel to the mounting, turn to the
end of the slot (as shown in fig. 169) and tighten the
knob D;
F0N0371mfig. 169
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F0N0825mfig. 170
Automatic FIX&GO QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT
(for versions/markets where provided)
The automatic tyre Fix & Go repair kit is positioned at
the front of the vehicle passenger compartment and
includes:
❒cylinder A containing sealer and fitted with:
– a transparent filler pipe B;
– a black pressure restoring pipe E;
– an adhesive label C with the message “max.
80 km/h” to be applied in a position clearly visible
by the driver (on the dashboard) after repairing
the tyre;
❒instruction brochure (see fig. 171), to be used for
prompt and proper use of the quick repair kit and
then to be handed to the personnel charged with
handling the treated tyre;
Each time the spare wheel is moved,
check that it is correctly positioned in its
housing under the floor. If it is not correctly
positioned, this could adversely affect safety.
WARNING
❒introduce the supplied wrench C-fig. 162 with the
suitable extension B-fig. 161 on the screw A-fig. 161
of the spare wheel housing manoeuvring device and
turn clockwise 2 to lift the spare wheel back up until
it is fully supported in its housing beneath the floor
pan, checking that the attachment reference
D-fig. 162 appears in the window on the device.
❒Check the correct position of the replaced wheel
under the floor (the lifting system is supplied with
a clutch to limit the end of the stroke). Incorrect
positioning may jeopardise safety.
❒place the removal spanner back in the tool box;
❒place the tool box in its housing under the passenger
seat.
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F0N0826mfig. 172
INFLATION PROCEDURE
The cylinder contains ethylene glycol.
Contains latex: may cause an allergic
reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Eye irritant.
May cause sensitisation on inhalation or
contact. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes. In the event of contact, wash
immediately with plenty of water. Do not
induce vomiting if swallowed. Rinse your mouth
and drink plenty of water. Call a doctor
immediately. Keep away from children.
The product must not be used by asthmatics.
Do not breathe in the vapours during insertion
and suction. Call a doctor immediately if
allergic reactions are noted. Store the bottle in
the specific compartment, away from sources of
heat. The sealant fluid has a limited life.
WARNING
Replace the bottle containing out of date
sealant fluid. Dispose of the bottle and
the sealant liquid properly. Dispose
according to the national and local regulations in
force.
Put on the protective gloves provided
together with quick tyre repair kit.
WARNING
❒Apply the handbrake. Unscrew the tyre valve cap,
take out the transparent filler pipe A-fig. 172 and
tighten the ring nut B on the tyre valve;
❒Insert the pin E-fig. 174 in the nearest 12 V power
socket and start the engine. Turn the selector
D-Fig. 173 anticlockwise to the repair position.
Activate the kit by pressing the on/off switch. Inflate
the tyre to the pressure prescribed in the “Inflation
pressure” paragraph, in the “Technical
Specifications” section.