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PARKINGStop the engine and engage the handbrake. Engage a
gear (1
st
gear if parked uphill or reverse if facing
downhill) and leave the wheels turned. If the car is
parked on a steep slope block the wheels with a
wedge or stone. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it with
you.HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake pull lever A fig. 108
upwards until the car is secured. To release the
handbrake, raise lever A slightly, hold down button B
and lower the lever.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is also
advisable to block the wheels with a wedge or stone.
Never leave children in the unattended car. Always
remove the ignition key when leaving the car and
take it out with you.
WARNING
The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the lever, if it is not , contact a
Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.
fig. 108
F0W0074
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IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the
vehicle is in motion, check that the handbrake is
not engaged.
EBD FAILURE (red)
(amber)
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red),
(amber) and
(amber) warning lights with the
engine on, indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this
case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive very
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system inspected immediately. On some versions the
display shows the dedicated message.
ABS FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
with a message on the display and a symbol on
the display) when the system is not efficient. In this
case the braking system maintains its own efficiency
unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS
system. Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on constantly (on some
versions, with a message on the display and a symbol
on the display) to indicate an airbag system fault.
WARNING
If, when turning the key to MAR, the
warning light
does not switch on or
stays on whilst driving, a fault may be present in
the restraint systems. In this case the airbags
or pretensioners may not be deployed in an
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may
be deployed accidentally. Before continuing,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
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WARNING
Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc . Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-coming
traffic while the wheel is being changed. On hills
or uneven roads, use chocks or appropriate
objects to block the wheels of the vehicle.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics will
be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and braking,
abrupt steering and fast cornering.The overall
duration of the space-saver spare wheel is
of about 3000 km, after which the relevant tyre
must be replaced with another one of the
same type. Never install a traditional tyre on a
rim designed to be used as a small spare wheel.
Have the wheel repaired and refitted as soon
as possible. Using two or more small spare
wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do not
apply grease to the bolt threads before fitting:
they could unscrew themselves.
WARNING
The jack may be used to replace wheels
only on the car that it comes with or
other cars of the same model. Never use the
jack for other purposes, such as lifting other car
models. Never use it for repair operations
under the car. Incorrectly positioning the jack
may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack
for loads higher than those shown on the label.
Never install snow chains on the space-saver
spare wheel; if a front tyre (driving wheel)
is punctured and you need to use snow chains,
use a standard wheel from the rear axle and
install the space-saver spare wheel on the rear
axle. In this way, with two normal front drive
wheels, it is possible to use snow chains.
WARNING
If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it
may come off when the car is travelling.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim and
tyre. Check tyre and space-saver wheel
pressures regularly, complying with the values
given in the "Technical specifications" chapter.
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JACK
Important notes:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
fault it must be replaced by another original one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for
oncoming traffic where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
❒switch off the engine, pull up the handbrake and
engage the 1
st
gear or the reverse gear. Wear the
reflective safety jacket (compulsory by law in
certain countries) before getting out of the car;
❒open the luggage compartment, pull tab A fig. 111
and lift up the mat;
❒using the wrench A fig. 112 located in the tool
box, loosen the locking device, take the tool box B
and place it close to the wheel to be replaced.
Then take the space-saver wheel C;
❒take the wrench A fig. 113 and loosen the fixing
bolts by about one turn;
❒position the jack under the car, near the wheel to
be changed;❒operate the device A fig. 114 to extend the jack
until the top of the jack B fig. 115 fits correctly
into the side member C (next to the mark
on
the side member);
❒alert other passengers that the car is about to be
raised; all persons should be kept away from the
car until it has been lowered;
fig. 111
F0W0325
fig. 112
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CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to check and if
necessary top up the tyre pressure. Release quick
connector A fig. 123 and connect it directly to
the valve of the tyre to be inflated.REPLACING THE BOTTLE
Proceed as follows:
❒disconnect connection A fig. 124;
❒turn the cylinder to be replaced anticlockwise and
raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection A to the cylinder and insert
the transparent pipe B into its housing.
fig. 123
F0W0180
fig. 124
F0W0008
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TYPES OF BULBSVarious types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
All-glass bulbs:(type A) press-fitted. Pull to remove.Bayonet type bulbs:(type B) to remove them press the
bulb and turn it anticlockwise.
Tubular bulbs:(type C) release them from their contacts
to remove.
Halogen bulbs:(type D) to remove the bulb, release the
clip holding the bulb in place.
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REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBSFor the type of bulb and power rating, see “Changing
a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the dipped beams, main
beams and direction indicators. The bulbs are
arranged as follows fig. 125:A
Main/dipped beam headlights
B
Direction indicatorsMAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 125;
❒push the connector + bulb holder unit B fig. 126
downwards;
❒remove the bulb C from connector D and replace
it;
❒refit the new bulb on the connector making sure
that it is locked correctly, then reinsert the
connector unit and the bulb holder B in
its housing;
❒then refit the cover A fig. 125.fig. 125
F0W0033
fig. 126
F0W0068
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 125;
❒turn the bulb holder anticlockwise, extract the
bulb and replace it;
❒refit the new bulb on the connector making sure
that it is locked correctly, then reinsert the
connector in its housing rotating it clockwise;
Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒adjust the lens A fig. 127 to compress in the
internal catch B, then pull the unit outwards;
❒turn the bulb holder C anticlockwise, extract the
bulb and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it
clockwise;
❒refit the unit making sure that the internal catch B
clips into position.FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Replace the bulb as follows:
❒steer the wheel completely;
❒adjust the screws A fig. 133 and remove the flap B;
fig. 127
F0W0209
fig. 128
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