EXTERIOR LIGHTSThe left stalk operates most of the exterior lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR position
for the exterior lights to come on.
The instrument panel and the various dashboard
controls will come on with the exterior lights.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and ring nut A
fig. 31 turned to positionOthe daytime running
lights are automatically activated; the other lights and
interior lighting remain off.
WARNING
The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam
headlights for driving during the daytime in
countries where it is compulsory to have lights
on during the day, and they are also permitted
in those countries where this not obligator y.
WARNING
Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels.The use of daytime
running lights is governed by the highway code
of the country in which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the ring
nut A fig. 31 to
. If dipped beams are activated,
the daytime running lights go out and the side lights
and dipped headlights come on. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to STOP or
removed and the ring nut is turned from O to
, all
the side lights and number plate lights switch on.
The
warning light will come on in the
instrument panel.
fig. 31
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PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key
in STOP position or removed, by moving the ring nut
A first to positionOand then to position
.
The warning light
switches on on the instrument
panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights, with ring nut at
, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel. The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel
again, the lights deactivate, the dipped headlights
reactivate and the
warning light switches off.
FLASHING
You can flash the headlights by pulling the stalk
towards the wheel (unstable position). The
warning light will come on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards:right direction indicator activation;
downwards:left direction indicator activation.
Warning light
or
will flash in the instrument
panel. The indicators switch off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened.Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place the left stalk
in the unstable position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side selected will flash
five times and then switch off automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car to be lit up
for a certain period of time.
Activation:with the ignition key on STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights
will remain on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light
on the instrument panel switches on and the display
also shows a message and how long the function
will remain active.
The
warning light switches on when the stalk is
first moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the lights remain
on.
Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than two seconds.
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WINDOW CLEANINGThe right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer
and rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
It can be operated only with the ignition key turned
to MAR-ON.
The ring nut A fig. 32 can be moved to four different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.intermittent operation.continuous slow operation.continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held
in this position.When released, the stalk will return to its default
position and the wiper will be automatically stopped.
With the ring nut A fig. 32 in position
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically adapt operating
speed to the speed of the car.
With the windscreen wiper operational, if reverse
gear is engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.
Never use the windscreen wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In such conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress and the
overload cut-out , which prevents operation for a
few seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
restored (even after turning the key and
restarting the car engine), contact a Fiat
Dealership.Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
"Smart washing" function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to activate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
fig. 32
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IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make
sure that both switches are in the central position:
when the doors are closed the lights will switch
off to avoid draining the battery. In any case, if the
switch is left in the on position, the roof light
switches off automatically about 15 minutes after the
engine has been switched off.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, to facilitate getting into/out of
the car, especially at night or in poorly-lit areas,
two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following
modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are
unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timing is interrupted when the ignition key is
turned to MAR.
Three modes are provided for switching off:
❒when all doors are closed, the 3-minute timer will
stop and a 10-second one will start. This timer will
stop when the key is turned to MAR;❒when doors are locked (either with remote
control or with key on driver side door), the roof
light switches off.
❒the courtesy lights are switched off in any case
after 15 minutes to preserve battery charge
Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the
roof lights switch on as follows:
❒if the ignition key is removed within 3 minutes
from the engine stopping, the roof lights switch on
for 10 seconds;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is
closed.
The timing stops automatically when the doors are
locked.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The roof light is located on the left side of the
luggage compartment. This switches on automatically
when the luggage compartment is opened and
switches off when it is closed. The light switches
on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTThe luggage compartment unlocking is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the car is in
motion.
OPENING
By mechanical key
For versions without remote control, the luggage
compartment can be opened from outside the
vehicle using a mechanical key in the latch on the
tailgate handle.
By remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button
of remote control to unlock the
luggage compartment. The direction indicators will
blink twice.
By electrical handle (soft touch)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For some versions, the tailgate (when unlocked) can
only be opened from outside the vehicle using the
electrical handle A fig. 52 located under the handle
until a click is heard which indicates unlocking.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked. To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking the doors
with the remote control or using the key without
remote control.When the luggage compartment is opened, the
interior light switches on (for versions/markets,
where provided): the light switches off automatically
when the luggage compartment is closed. The light
switches off automatically after a few minutes if
the tailgate is left open.
Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and completely
fold back the seats (see the paragraph “Expanding
the luggage compartment”);
❒remove the protective cap and release the lock
using a screwdriver or the metal insert fig. 53.
fig. 52
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BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 61 in the direction indicated by the
arrow;
❒move lever B fig. 62 to the left as shown in the
figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
supporting rod C fig. 63 from its catch D, then
insert the end of the rod into housing E in the
bonnet (larger hole) and push to safety position
(smaller hole), as shown in the figure.
WARNING
The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
Use both hands to lift the bonnet . Before
lifting, check that the windscreen wiper
arms are not raised from the windscreen,
that the car is stationary and that the handbrake
is engaged.
fig. 60
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒keep the bonnet raised with one hand and remove
rod C fig. 63 from housing E with the other,
inverting the opening motion, then fit it back into
its catch D;❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet lid down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
correctly to avoid it opening while the car is
travelling.
WARNING
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
The following plate fig. 64 is applied inside the engine
compartment:
fig. 63
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WARNING
Evenly distribute the load and take into
account , when driving, the increased
responsiveness of the car to side wind.Fully comply with the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct alignment of the headlights is important
for the comfort and safety of not only the driver
but all other road users. This is also covered by
a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aimed to guarantee
the best visibility conditions for all drivers while
travelling with headlights on.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the lights checked
and adjusted, if necessary.
Check beam alignment every time the load or its
distribution changes.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
To adjust press buttons
or
fig. 66. The
instrument panel display shows the position in
relation to the adjustment set.
Position 0 - one or two persons on the front seats
Position 1 - 4/5 persons
Position 2 - 4/5 persons + load in the luggage
compartment
Position 3 - driver + maximum permitted load all
stowed in the luggage compartment.
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