Set date (Setting the date)
This function can be used to set the date (year -
month - day).
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the
button: the "year" will flash on
the display;
❒press the
or
button to make the
adjustment;
❒press the
button briefly: the "month" will flash
on the display;
❒press the
or
button to make the
adjustment;
❒briefly press the
button: the "day" will flash on
the display;
❒press the
or
button to make the
adjustment;
❒press the
button briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or decrease
by one unit each time the
or
button is
pressed. Holding the button down causes an
automatic rapid increase/decrease. Complete the
adjustment with single presses of the button when
you approach the desired value.
See radio (audio information display)
With this function the display shows information
about the sound system.❒Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS
message, automatic tuning activation or
AutoSTore;
❒Audio CD, MP3 CDs: track number;
❒CD Changer: CD number and track number.
To show the sound system information on the
display (On) or clear it (Off ), proceed as follows:
❒briefly press
button, ON or OFF flashes on the
display according to the previous setting;
❒press theor
button to select;
❒press the
button briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Autoclose (Automatic central locking with car
in motion)
When activated (On), this function locks the doors
automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h.
To activate or deactivate this function, proceed as
follows:
❒press thebutton briefly to make the display flash
"On" or "Off" according to the previous setting;
❒press the
or
button to select;
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Warning light
switching on while driving
If the
warning light switches on, this means that
the system is running a self-diagnosis (for example
for a voltage drop). Should the fault persist, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
THE KEYS
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the keys, they should never be exposed to
direct sunlight .
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A fig. 9 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver side door and, for versions/markets
where provided, the passenger side door;
❒the boot lock.
To request duplicates of the key, go to a Fiat
Dealership, taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 10 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver side door and, for versions/markets
where provided, the passenger side door.
Press button B fig. 10 to open/close the metal insert.
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Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of doors and
luggage compartment, timed switching-on of internal
roof lights and double flashing of direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).The doors are unlocked automatically if the fuel
cut-off system intervenes.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for locking of doors and
luggage compartment, with switching-off of roof light
and single flashing of direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be
locked. This is indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided). If the luggage compartment is open, the
doors will not be locked.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors
will be locked automatically if this specific function
was set.
Opening the luggage compartment
Press the
button to open the luggage
compartment using the remote control.
The direction indicators will flash twice to indicate
that the luggage compartment has been opened.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the key, it should never be exposed
to direct sunlight .
fig. 9
F0W0077
fig. 10
F0W0299
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IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 12:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound
system, central door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. Engage 1
st
gear if
the car is parked uphill or reverse if the car is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the car.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement:when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it is
locked.
Disengagement:move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
1
02
fig. 12
F0W0102
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To adjust proceed as follows:
❒select the desired mirror (left or right) using
switch A fig. 24 ;
❒move switch A to position B and manipulate it to
adjust the left door mirror;
❒move switch A to position D and manipulate it to
adjust the right door mirror.
Once you have finished the adjustment, return switch
A to intermediate locking position C.
IMPORTANT When the heated rear window is
activated, door mirror defrosting is activated (for
versions/markets, where provided).Manual folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors by moving them from
position 1 (open) to position 2 (closed) fig. 25.
IMPORTANT When driving the mirrors must always
be in position 1 (open).
fig. 24
F0W0190
fig. 25
F0W0220
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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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DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the CITY button fig. 37 to activate the function
(see paragraph "Dualdrive electric power steering"
in this section). When this function is active, the
word CITY on the instrument panel will light up. To
deactivate the function press the button again.
ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the ECO button fig. 38 to activate the function.
When the ECO function is active, the car is set for
driving characterised by reduced fuel consumption.
When the function is active, the corresponding LED
on the button switches on.
This function stays in the memory and, when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the setting
it had before the engine was stopped. Press theECO button again to deactivate the function and
restore the normal driving setting.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine
consequently cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the automatic switching on of the interior lights
❒the switching on of the hazard warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment, under
the car or near the tank area. After an impact, turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
fig. 37
F0W0082
fig. 38
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❒turn the ignition key to STOP and keep it there for
10 seconds;
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒Press button B in closed position;
❒hold down button B until the roof is completely
closed: the initialisation procedure has ended;
❒press button B again within 3 seconds from the
conclusion of the initialisation procedure;
❒hold down button B: the roof will perform an
automatic opening and closing cycle: should this
not occur, repeat the operation from the
beginning;
❒keeping button B held down, wait until the roof is
completely closed.
DOORSLOCKING/UNLOCKING FROM OUTSIDE
To unlock
Turn the key in the lock fig. 46 to position 1 and pull
the handle upwards.
With central door locking (for versions/markets
where provided), the doors are unlocked
simultaneously when the key is turned.
With remote control (for versions/markets where
provided) press the
button to open the doors.
IMPORTANT Before opening a door, ensure that you
can do it in conditions of safety. Open the doors
only when the car is stationary.
IMPORTANT Open the doors only when the car is
stationary.
To lock
Rotate the key in the lock fig. 46 to position 2 with
fully closed door.
With central door locking (for versions/markets
where provided) all doors must be shut properly.
With remote control (for versions/markets where
provided) press thebutton to close the doors.
If one of the doors is not shut properly, simultaneous
locking is disabled.
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