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TO REDUCE MEMORISED
SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in
two ways:
❒disengaging the device and then
memorising the new speed;
or
❒moving the stalk downwards (–) until
reaching the new speed which will be
memorised automatically.
Each operation of the stalk will corre-
spond to a slight reduction in speed (about
1 km/h), while keeping the stalk down-
wards continuously will correspond to a
continuous speed reduction.
DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
Turn the ring A-fig. 78to OFFor the ig-
nition key to STOP. The device is auto-
matically deactivated also in one of the fol-
lowing cases:
❒pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
In the event of device mal-
function or failure, turn the
knurled ring A to OFF and contact a
Fiat Dealership after checking the
protective fuse integrity.
WARNING
CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 79
Press switch Ato switch the light on and
off.
With switch Ain the central position,
lights Cand Dturn on/off when the front
doors are opened/closed.
Pressing switch Ato the left, lights Cand
Dstay off.
Pressing switch Ato the right, lights Cand
Dstay on.
fig. 79F0H0077m
Light switching on/off is progressive.
Switch Bturns on the spot light; when the
ceiling light is off, it turns on singularly:
❒map reading light Cif pressed to the
left;
❒map reading light Dif pressed to the
right.
IMPORTANT Make sure that both
switches are in central position before get-
ting out of the car. This will ensure that
the ceiling lights go out when the doors
are closed preventing the battery from
running down.
Anyway, if the switch is left on, the ceil-
ing light will automatically switch off after
15 minutes from the engine turning off.
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
The car is fitted with an electrically con-
trolled power steering called “Dualdrive”.
It only works when the ignition key is at
MARand the engine is running and it can
be customised by the driver according to
the driving conditions.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(CITY function)
To turn this function on/off, press the
CITY fig. 130button located in the mid-
dle of the instrument panel.
On some versions the activation of this
function is signalled by the lighting up of
the CITYwarning light on the instrument
panel, on others by the lighting up of
CITYon the reconfigurable multifunction
display.
With the CITYfunction, the steering
wheel will be lighter and require less ef-
fort for parking. This operating strategy
is suitable for driving in cities.
fig. 130F0H0716m
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and result in car non-
compliance with the regulations in
force.
WARNING
In the event of electric power steering fail-
ure, the car can be driven with mechani-
cal steering to the closest Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The steering may become
slightly stiff following parking manoeuvres
including a great deal of steering. This is
normal and caused by the system to pre-
vent motor overheating. No servicing is
required. The electrical power steering
system will return to normal operation
the next time the car is used.
Always switch the engine off,
remove the key from the
starting device and actuate the steer-
ing lock before carrying out any main-
tenance operation, especially when
the wheels are raised from the
ground. In case this is not possible
(e.g. when the key must be in MAR
position or the engine running), re-
move the electric power steering
main fuse before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
WARNING
FAILURE WARNINGS
Any electric power steering failure is in-
dicated by cluster warning light
gcom-
ing on (together, where provided, with the
message on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display - see the “Warning lights”
chapter).
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GENERAL FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the
following circumstances.
External light failure
The warning light comes on (on some ver-
sions only) when a failure is detected in
one of the following lights:
– tail lights
– stop lights (excluding 3rd stop)
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– plate lights.
The fault identified in the lights above may
be due to: one or more burnt lamps, a
blown protection fuse or interruption of
the electrical connection.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
è
Fresh air filter clogged
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when the par-
ticulate filter is clogged and the driving
conditions do not enable automatic acti-
vation of the regeneration procedure.
To allow the regeneration procedure,
keep the car running until the warning light
turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when a failure
is detected in the engine oil pressure sen-
sor. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.Twilight/rain sensor failure
The warning light turns on when a failure
is detected in the twilight/rain sensors. Go
to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fu-
el cut-off switch trips.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Speed limit exceeded
The display shows the dedicated message
when the car exceeds the set speed limit
(see “Multifunction Display” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
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DOOR OPENING/CLOSING ........................................... 134
ENGINE STARTING ............................................................ 134
FIX & GO automatic (QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT) ...... 136
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED ............................................... 140
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 144
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ......................... 147
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT .......................... 152
IF A FUSE BLOWS................................................................ 153
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT .................................................. 158
JACKING THE CAR............................................................. 158
TOWING THE CAR............................................................ 159
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.fiat.com
to search for the nearest Fiat Dealership point.
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WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check
that it has not fused before changing
the bulb. For the location of the fuses,
refer to “If a fuse blows” in this chap-
ter;
❒Before replacing a bulb that does not
work, check that the contacts are not
oxidised;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb. For versions with alloy rims
❒Make sure that hub contact surfaces
are clean;
❒Refit the standard wheel fitting it on
the pins, refit the fastening bolts and
tighten them using the wrench pro-
vided;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten
the bolts in the sequence shown pre-
viously for the space-saver spare
wheel fig. 16;
❒Refit the snap-fitted wheel hub cap.
When you have finished
❒Stow the spare wheel C-fig. 11in the
space provided in the boot;
❒Insert the jack partially open in its con-
tainer B-fig. 11forcing it lightly to
prevent it from vibrating when trav-
elling;
❒Put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒Stow the container complete with
tools on the spare wheel and secure
everything with the clamping device
A-fig. 11;
❒Correctly re-position the stiff cover.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system carried
out incorrectly and without bearing
the features of the system in mind can
cause malfunctions with the risk of
fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
WARNING
Only touch the metal part
when handling halogen bulbs.
If the transparent bulb is
touched it reduces the intesi-
ty of the light emitted and can also re-
duce the life of the bulb. If you touch
the bulb accidentally, rub it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol and leave
it to dry.
IMPORTANT The headlight inner surface
may be lightly misted over: this is not a
fault but a natural fact due to low tem-
perature and the level of air humidity. It
will disappear as soon the headlights are
turned on. The presence of drops inside
the headlights means water infiltration,
therefore contact Fiat Dealership.
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❒refit the protective cover Bon the
transparent;
❒refit the light unit Ainserting it in its
correct position firstly on one end and
then on the other until it clicks into
place.
fig. 35F0H0196m
fig. 36F0H0197m
IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL fig. 37
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action (i.e.
it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-
proper action on the system.
If an electric device is not working, check
the efficiency of its fuse. The conductor el-
ement Amust be intact; if not, replace the
fuse with one of the same amp rating
(same colour).
B: Undamaged fuse
C: Fuse with broken filament.
Remove the blown fuse using the pincer
Dprovided in the control box on the
dashboard.
fig. 37F0H0198m
Never replace a broken fuse
with anything other than a
new fuse.
Never change a fuse with
another with a higher amp
rating, DANGER OF FIRE.
WARNING
If a general fuse (MEGA-
FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-
FUSE) cuts in, do not attempt any re-
pair and contact Fiat Dealership. Be-
fore changing a fuse, check the igni-
tion key has been removed and that
all the other electric devices have
been turned off/disabled.
WARNING
If the fuse blows again, have
the car inspected at Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
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F0H0720m
FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped into two fuse boxes to
be found respectively on the left side of
the dashboard and in the engine com-
partment near the battery.Fuse box on the dashboard
To gain access to the fuses in the control
box on the dashboard fig. 38, remove the
protective trim A-fig. 39-40.
fig. 39 - Left-hand drive versionsF0H0719m
fig. 40 - Right-hand drive versionsF0H0198m
fig. 38
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F0H0720mfig. 42 fig. 41
F0H0201m
Fuse box near the battery
To gain access to the fuses fig. 42in the
fusebox on the battery post, remove the
protective cover B - fig. 41.
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