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Never extract the key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it.
This is always the case, even when the vehicle is
being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-sales operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installing an anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in
the vehicle failing to comply with regulations.
WARNING
If the ignition device is tampered with
(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
Always remove the key from the vehicle
when leaving it in order to prevent
accidental engagement of the control.
Remember to engage the handbrake. Engage
first gear if the vehicle is parked uphill or
reverse gear if the vehicle is parked downhill.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR-ON.

F0N0019mfig. 19
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when
“Trip B” is being displayed, only the information
associated with this function is reset.
Start of journey procedure
With the ignition key in the MAR-ON position, reset by
pressing the TRIP button and keeping it pressed for
more than 2 seconds.
Exit Trip
To quit the Trip function: keep button MODE pressed
for over 2 seconds. Trip time
This value shows the time elapsed since the start of the
new mission.
IMPORTANT In the absence of information, Trip
Computer values are displayed with “----”. When
normal operating conditions are restarted, calculation of
different units will restart regularly. The values displayed
before the failure will not be reset nor will a new
mission be started.
TRIP control button fig. 19
The TRIP button is located on the right hand lever.
With the ignition key turned to MAR-ON, this button
allows you to view the previously described parameters
and also reset them to begin a new mission:
– brief press to access the various parameter displays;
– long press to reset and start a new mission.
New mission
It begins after a reset:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the
relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance”
reaches 3999.9 km or 9999.9 km (according to the type
of display) or when the “Travel time” reaches 99.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when
“Trip A” is being displayed, only the information
associated with this function is reset.
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F0N0147mfig. 21F0N0139mfig. 22
AIR SEAT
The seat is equipped with a mechanical spring system
and hydraulic shock absorber to ensure maximum
comfort and safety. The system of springs also
effectively absorbs impact from uneven road surfaces.
See the description in the “Front seats” section for the
lengthwise adjustments, height adjustments, backrest
adjustment, lumbar adjustment and armrest adjustment.
Damper weight adjustment
Use the adjustment knob A-fig. 22 to set the required
setting based on body weight, with settings between
40 kg and 130 kg.To lower the seat: whilst sitting, move the lever B
upwards (front part of the seat) or the lever C (rear
part of the seat) and place your body weight on the part
of the seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle adjustment fig. 20
Turn knob D.
For maximum safety, keep the back of
your seat upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips.
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Lumbar adjustment
To adjust, turn knob E-fig. 21.

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F0N0321mfig. 39
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel position can be adjusted axially.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒release lever fig. 39 by pulling it towards the steering
wheel (position 2);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒lock the lever by pushing it forwards (position 1).
The adjustments should only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary and the
engine turned off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-sales operations involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installing an anti-theft
device). This could affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in
the vehicle failing to comply with regulations.
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IMPORTANT Before switching the device on, check
that the fuel level is higher than the reserve level.
Otherwise the device could lock and require the
assistance of a Fiat Dealership.
❒Always turn off the heater when refuelling and near
service stations to avoid the risk of explosion or fire
hazards.
❒Do not park the vehicle on inflammable material
such as paper, grass or dry leaves: fire hazard!
❒The temperature near the heater should not exceed
120 °C (e.g. during stove painting in a body shop).
The electronic control unit components may be
damaged at higher temperatures.
❒Whilst the heater is operating with the engine
switched off, it absorbs energy from the battery; the
engine should therefore be left running for a while to
make sure that the battery is properly recharged.
❒To check the coolant level, follow the instructions in
the “Vehicle maintenance” chapter in the “Engine
coolant system fluid” paragraph. The water in the
heating circuit must contain a minimum percentage
of 10% antifreeze.
❒For maintenance and repairs, only contact Fiat
Dealerships and only use genuine spare parts.
F0N0233mfig. 61
MAINTENANCE
Have the additional heater checked regularly at a Fiat
Dealership (and always at the start of every winter).
This will guarantee safe and economic operation of the
heater as well as a long duration.
ADDITIONAL REAR HEATING
(Panorama and Combi)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Panorama and Combi versions have a main heating
system plus an additional one (on request) with the
controls in the roof lining above the second row of
seats, fig. 61.

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INCREASING THE MEMORISED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒by pressing the accelerator and then memorising the
new speed reached;
or
❒by moving the lever upwards (+).
Each operation of the lever will correspond to a slight
increase in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the
lever upwards will correspond to a continuous speed
increase.
REDUCING THE MEMORISED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒by turning the device off and then storing a new
speed;
or
❒by moving the stalk downwards (–) until reaching the
new speed which will be memorised automatically.
Each movement of the lever will correspond to a slight
reduction in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the
lever held downwards will correspond to a continuous
speed reduction.SWITCHING THE DEVICE OFF
The device can be switched off by the driver in the
following ways:
❒turning the ring nut A to the OFFposition;
❒turning the engine off;
❒pressing the brake pedal or operating the handbrake;
❒pressing the clutch pedal;
❒requesting a gear change with an automatic gearbox
in sequential mode;
❒with vehicle speed below the set limit;
❒by pressing the accelerator pedal; in this case the
system is not really switched off but the request for
acceleration takes priority over the system. The
cruise control is, however, active and it will not be
necessary to press the RES button to restore the
previous conditions after the acceleration is over.
The device is automatically switched off in the following
cases:
❒if the ABSor ESPsystems cut in;
❒if there is a system failure.

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GENERAL WARNINGS
Area of visibility
The area of visibility may vary according to the vehicle
position (full load condition included), according to the
vehicle specification and according to weather
conditions (high brightness, rain, snow and fog). Visibility
may be reduced during poor lighting or full load
conditions.
The area covered by the TV camera is approximately
3 m in length and approximately a maximum of 5.5 m in
width fig. 107.
F0N0215mfig. 107
Notes on use
To clean the TV camera, it is advisable to use a non-
abrasive cloth when the protective glass is dirty or iced
over (on the outside). It is absolutely necessary to avoid
using any tool for cleaning as this could scratch the glass.
It is also advisable to use a dry non-abrasive cloth when
cleaning the display. The dust that settles on the display
may be removed with special brushes. Avoid using any
detergent for cleaning.
The display glass could break in the event of impact. In
this case, do not touch the liquid crystal that emerges
from the display. If this occurs, quickly wash the
contaminated parts with soap and water.

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ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is
advisable to perform a few tests on slippery ground,
always in safe conditions and respecting the highway
code of the country where you are driving. Read the
following information carefully.
This is an integral part of the braking system, which
prevents one or more wheels from locking or slipping
regardless of the road surface conditions and braking
intensity, ensuring control of the vehicle even during
emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding in period of about 500 km is
needed (with the vehicle new or after having replaced
the brake pads/discs): during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking. Headlight alignment adjustment fig. 128
Press buttons Òand in the control panel to adjust.
The display located on the instrument panel provides
a visual indication of the adjusted position.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
weight of the load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the headlights
properly adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped headlights are adjusted to work in the
country where the vehicle was originally purchased.
In countries where vehicles are driven on the other side
of the road, the beams are aligned by applying a specially
designed adhesive film in order not to dazzle the
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
The ABS system gets the most out of the
available grip but it cannot improve it.
Therefore, you should take great care when
driving on slippery surfaces: don’t take
unnecessary risks.
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