LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTOPENING
When unlocked, the luggage compartment can be
opened from the outside the car by pressing the
electric logo fig. 73.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked.
The key with remote control should be used to open
the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed properly, the warning light
or the symbol
switch on in the instrument
panel (together with the dedicated message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
Opening the tailgate will switch the luggage
compartment light on: the light will go off
automatically when closing the tailgate.The light will stay on for about 15 minutes after
turning the key to STOP: if during this time, a door
or the tailgate is opened, the light will switch on
again for 15 minutes.
Opening the tailgate using the key with
remote control
Press button
even with alarm (for versions/
markets where provided) on.
Luggage compartment opening is indicated by the
double flashing of the direction indicators; tailgate
closing is indicated by single flashing (only with
the alarm switched on).
If the tailgate is opened when the alarm is on, the
system will:
❒switch off the volume sensing protection;
❒switch off the anti-lift protection;
❒switch off the tailgate control sensor.
When the tailgate is closed again, all the functions
are restored.
CLOSING
Lower the tailgate, pressing near the lock until you
hear it click into place.
fig. 73
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CAR INACTIVITYIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be
observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒engage a gear and disengage the handbrake;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
charge (see paragraph “Battery - Charge and
electrolyte level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car
alarm with the remote control.
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BATTERY RECHARGINGIMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is
given as information only. You are advised to contact
a Fiat Dealership to have this operation performed.
Low amperage slow recharging for approximately
24 hours is advised. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger off before
disconnecting it from the battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery terminal.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with an alarm
system, this has to be disabled using the remote
control (see the "Alarm" paragraph in "Knowing your
car" chapter).
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked flames or
possible sources of sparks: danger of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first ,
otherwise it may explode. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be checked by
skilled personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the body
is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
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Fuel level gauge ........................... 5
Fuel supply ................................... 230
Fuse boxes (location)................ 188
Fuses
– dashboard fuse box.............. 189
– engine compartment fuse
box next to the battery ............
190-191
– fuse list.................................... 193
– luggage compartment
fuse box .................................. 192
– replacing fuses ....................... 187G
Holder........................... 70
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement.................. 186
H
andbrake .................................. 137
Hazard warning lights ................ 63
Headlight alignment
corrector .................................... 88
Headlights ..................................... 88
– bulb replacement.................. 177
Headlight washers ...................... 58
Head restraints............................ 31
Heated rear window and
door mirrors
demisting/defrosting ...... 40-44-48
Heating and ventilation ............. 39Hill Holder (system) .................. 92
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate .......... 226
– chassis marking ..................... 226
– engine marking ...................... 226
– identification data plate ...... 225
Ignition switch ............................. 16
Initialisation procedure.............. 74
Installing
electrical/electronic devices ... 96
Installing the tow hook............. 142
Interior fittings ............................ 66
Interiors (cleaning) .................... 222
Internal air recirculation
activation................................ 41-44
Internal mirror............................. 34Jack ............................................... 164Key without remote
control ........................................ 8
Key with remote control .......... 9Light clusters
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb)................... 181
Lights off ....................................... 52
Load limiters ............................... 113Luggage compartment ............... 80
– Extending ................................ 81
– Opening ................................... 80
– Securing your load ................ 84
Luggage compartment roof
light
– bulb replacement.................. 186
M
ain beam headlights ............... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 179
Maintenance and care
– Scheduled servicing.............. 202
– scheduled servicing plan ..... 203
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 42
Menu items................................... 20
MSR system.................................. 93
MSR (system) ............................... 93
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement.................. 183
Parking......................................... 137
Parking lights ................................ 52
Parking sensors .......................... 103
Passenger compartment
heating .................................... 40-43
Passenger front airbag .............. 127
Performance (top speed) ......... 240
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Pollen filter .................................. 212
Power socket ............................... 69
Pretensioners .............................. 113
Protecting the environment .... 109Rain sensor.................................. 56
Raising the car ............................ 199
Rapid front window
demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF function) ............... 48
Rear armrest ................................ 67
Rear diffuser................................. 38
Rear door emergency
locking device ............................ 76
Rear fog light ......................... 63-182
Rear roof light ............................. 62
– bulb replacement.................. 185
Rear view mirrors ....................... 34
Rear window washer
nozzles........................................ 218
Rear window washer/wiper ..... 57
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement ................ 217
– blades ...................................... 216
Refuelling the car ....................... 107
Replacing fuses............................ 187
Replacing the battery in the
key with remote control ......... 11Replacing the remote
control cover ............................. 11
Rev counter.................................. 5
Reverse light................................ 182
Rims and tyres ............................ 233
Rims
– wheels and tyres................... 214
Roof lights .................................... 61
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 87
Safe lock (device) ....................... 12
Safety
– carrying children safely........ 116
Saving fuel .................................... 139
SBR system .................................. 112
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 203
Seat belts ..................................... 110
– load limiters ........................... 113
– maintenance .......................... 116
– pretensioners ........................ 113
Seats............................................... 30
– Backrest angle
adjustment .............................. 30
– Height adjustment................. 30
– Longitudinal adjustment ...... 30
– Lumbar adjustment ............... 30
Servicing and care– heavy-duty use of the car ... 205
– periodic checks ..................... 205
Set temperature alignment
(MONO function) .................... 50
Setup menu (display) .................. 19
Side airbags (side bag -
window bag).............................. 131
Side bags ...................................... 131
Side lights...................................... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 178
Snow chains................................. 144
Snow tyres................................... 143
Spark plugs (type) ...................... 228
Speedometer ............................... 5
Starting the engine ............ 135-161
Steering lock ................................ 16
Steering system .......................... 232
Steering wheel ............................. 33
Storage compartments ......... 68-70
Storing the car ............................ 145
Sun roof ........................................ 72
Sun visors ..................................... 71
Suspension ................................... 231
Switching off the climate
control system .......................... 51
Switching on the climate
control system .......................... 47
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