
Air flow distribution between footwell
diffusers and windscreen and front side
window defrosting/demisting diffusers. This
distribution setting allows the passenger
compartment to be warmed effectively and
prevents the windows from misting.Air flow distribution between footwell
diffusers (hotter air) and centre/side
dashboard diffusers and rear diffuser (cooler
air).Air flow distribution between centre/side
dashboard diffusers, rear diffuser and
windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting diffusers. This
distribution setting ventilates the passenger
compartment well and prevents the windows
from misting up.
IMPORTANT For the climate control system to
function, at least one of the buttons
/
/
must
be operated. The system does not allow the
deactivation of all the buttons
/
/
.
IMPORTANT Push the OFF button to turn the
climate control system back on: in this way, all
operating conditions memorised before switching off
are restored.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device warms up the passenger compartment
more quickly when it is very cold and the engine
coolant temperature is low.
In these conditions, the device comes on
automatically when the engine is started and the fan
is on.
The heater switches off automatically when the
required comfort conditions are achieved.
IMPORTANT The heater will not turn on if the
battery voltage is too low.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Press the OFF button.
The following information is shown on the display:
❒OFF;
❒outside temperature indication;
❒internal air recirculation on indication (LED on
button
lit).
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IMPORTANT On some versions, when the
button
on the key with remote control is pressed for longer
than 2 seconds the windows will open, whilst if the
button is pressed for longer than 2 seconds the
windows will close.
CONTROLS
Driver side front door fig. 71
Buttons have been provided on the driver's door
panel to control the following functions with the
ignition key turned to MAR-ON:A
opening/closing front left window; “continuous
automatic” operation during window opening/
closing stage;
Bopening/closing front right window; “continuous
automatic” operation during window opening/
closing stage;
C
enabling/disabling of rear door electric window
controls;
D
opening/closing rear left window (for versions/
markets, where provided); “continuous automatic”
operation during window opening/closing stage;
Eopening/closing rear right window (for versions/
markets, where provided); “continuous automatic”
operation during window opening/closing stage.
Window opening
Push the buttons to open/close the desired window.
When one of the two buttons is pressed briefly,
the window moves in "stages"; if the button is held
down, "continuous automatic" operation is activated.
If the button is pressed again the window will stop
in its current position.
Window closing
Lift the buttons to close the desired window.
The window closing stage occurs following the same
logics described for the opening stage.
fig. 71
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WARNING
Improper use of the electric windows
can be dangerous. Before and during
their operation ensure that any passengers are
not at risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being hit by it directly.When
leaving the car, always remove the ignition
key to prevent the electric windows from being
inadvertently activated, as this could present
a danger for the passengers remaining in the
vehicle.
Passenger side front door/rear doors
On the passenger side front door panel, and on
some versions also on the rear doors, buttons
A fig. 72 are provided to control the associated
windows.ELECTRIC WINDOWS SYSTEM
INITIALISATION
The system must be re-initialised after disconnecting
the battery or if the relevant protection fuse is
blown.
Proceed as follows to start the electric window
initialisation:
❒fully close the window to be initialised manually;
❒after the window has reached the upper end
of travel, hold the up button pressed for at least
one second.
MANUAL REAR WINDOW MECHANISM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To open and to close the window, use the relevant
handle.
fig. 72
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct aiming 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 aligned 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.
IMPORTANT When the gas discharge (Xenon)
headlamps (for versions/markets, where provided)
are switched on, normally parabolas and light beam
move vertically for about 2 seconds until headlamp
alignment has stabilised.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the
MAR-ON position and the dipped beam headlights
on.
The car will tilt backwards when it is loaded, raising
the light beam. The beams must therefore be
realigned in this case.
Adjusting headlights alignment
For adjusting, press buttons
and
fig. 88 on
the dashboard.Press button
to increase the light beam of one
position.
Press buttonto decrease the light beam of one
position.
The display shows the position while adjusting.
Correct positions depending on the load
Position 0
one or two occupants in the front seats.
Position 1
five people
Position 2
five people with a load in the luggage
compartment
Position 3
driver + maximum permitted load stowed
in the luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the headlight alignment each
time the weight of the load transported changes.
fig. 88
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IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with (Xenon) gas
discharge headlights, the headlight alignment is
controlled electronically, as a consequence
the
and
buttons are not present.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the lights checked
and adjusted, if necessary.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are aligned for operation
in the country where the vehicle was originally
purchased. When in countries where you drive on
the other side of the road, you need to alter the
beam direction by affixing a specially designed
self-adhesive film in order not to dazzle the vehicles
travelling in the opposite direction.
Such film is provided by Lineaccessori Fiat and is
available at Fiat Dealerships.
ABS SYSTEMABS is an integral part of the braking system which
prevents, whatever the road conditions and force
applied to the brake pedal, the wheels from locking
and consequently sliding under braking, thus ensuring
that the vehicle remains under control even during
emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency of
the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500
km is needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it ;
you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS system has come
into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly
and the system gets noisier: it means that the car
speed should be altered to suit the type of road
surface.
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Climate control system
compressor
activation/deactivation............. 50
Clutch ........................................... 230
CO2 emissions ........................... 247
CODE Card ................................. 8
Control buttons (display) ......... 18
Control panel and
instruments ................................ 4
Controls ................. 39-42-47-63-78
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement.................. 187
Cruise Control ............................ 59D
ashboard ................................... 3
Description .................................. 47
Diesel filter .................................. 212
Diffusers........................................ 37
Dipped headlights ....................... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 177
Direction indicators ................... 53
– bulb replacement.................. 179
Display ........................................... 17
Door mirrors............................... 34
Doors ............................................ 75
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) .......................................... 109Driver front airbag .................... 127
Driver's side knee bag .............. 130
"Dualdrive" electric power
steering system ......................... 97EBD (system) .............................. 90
Electric windows......................... 77
Emergency manoeuvre .............. 74
Engine code - bodywork
versions ...................................... 227
Engine compartment
– opening/closing ...................... 85
– washing ................................... 221
Engine coolant ............................ 211
Engine coolant temperature
indicator...................................... 6
Engine
– marking ................................... 226
– technical data ........................ 228
Engine oil
– Consumption ........................ 209
– Level check ............................ 209
– specifications ......................... 243
EOBD system .............................. 95
ESP (system) ................................ 91
ESP system ................................... 91
Exterior lights .............................. 52
Failure indications ...................... 98
Fan speed adjustment ..... 41-44-48
Fast front window
demisting/defrosting ............ 40-43
Fiat CODE (system) .................. 7
Fiat CODE system ..................... 7
Fitting "Universal" child
restraint system ....................... 118
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ............. 169
Flashing .......................................... 52
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications).......................... 243
Fog lights ................................ 63-180"Follow me home" device ........ 53Front airbags .............................. 126
Front armrest .............................. 66
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ...................... 177
Front roof light
– bulb replacement.................. 184
Front roof light with spot
lights............................................. 61
Fuel cut-off switch ...................... 64
Fuel cut-off system ..................... 65
Fuel
– saving fuel ............................... 139
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