WARNING
After engaging the child lock on both
rear doors, check for proper engagement
by trying to open a rear door with the internal
handle.
REAR DOOR EMERGENCY LOCKING
DEVICE
The rear doors are fitted with an emergency device
that allows the doors to be locked when there is
no current.
Proceed as follows:
❒insert the metal insert of the ignition key into
housing A fig. 70;
❒turn the key clockwise and then remove it from
housing A.The door lock knob can be realigned (only when the
battery charge has been restored) as follows:
❒press the
button on the key;
❒press thebutton on the dashboard to
lock/unlock the doors;
❒open a front door by inserting the key into the
door catch;
❒operate the internal door handle.
IMPORTANT If the child lock device was engaged
and the previously described locking procedure
carried out, operating the internal handle will not
open the door but will only realign the door lock
knobs. To open the door, the outside handle must be
used. The door central locking/unlocking button
is not disabled by the engagement of the
emergency lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door opening/closing
mechanism must be initialised as follows:
❒close all the doors;
❒press button
on the key or button
for
locking/unlocking the doors on the dashboard;
❒press button
on the key or button
for
locking/unlocking the doors on the dashboard.
fig. 70
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WARNING
Do not activate the child lock device if
the rear doors emergency lock device
is already activated. If both have been
activated, you need to use the interior handle to
disengage the rear doors emergency locking
system and then open the door from the
outside.
ELECTRIC WINDOWSThey are fitted with a security system that can detect
the presence of an obstacle whilst the window is
closing; when this happens, the system kicks in and
the movement of the glass is immediately reversed.
IMPORTANT In the event that the anti-crushing
function is activated 5 times in only 1 minute, the
system will automatically enter the “recovery” mode
(self-protection). This condition is apparent from
the window closing in stages.
If this occurs, restore the system as follows:
❒open the windows;
or
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
then to MAR-ON.
If no malfunction is present, the window returns to
its normal operation automatically.
IMPORTANT With the ignition key at STOP or
removed, the electric windows remain activated for
about two minutes and are deactivated as soon as
a door is opened.
WARNING
The system conforms to the 2000/4/EC
standard concerning the safety of
passengers leaning out of the passenger
compartment .
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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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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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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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Every time the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON
the ASR OFF button LED switches on for a few
seconds to indicate that the system is running a
diagnosis. The LED activation should not be
understood as a fault.
When the ASR is switched off, the button LED lights
up (along with a message on the display, see
“Warning lights and messages” chapter).
If the ASR is switched off when driving, it is
automatically switched on again when the vehicle is
started up.
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it
may be helpful to turn the ASR off: in fact, in these
conditions, slipping of the drive wheels when moving
off makes it possible to obtain better traction.
Fault indications In the event of a fault, the ASR
system will be deactivated automatically and the
warning light will switch on constantly on the
instrument panel (together with a message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
WARNING
The ASR system will not operate when a
spare wheel is fitted: in this case, the
warning light will switch on constantly in the
instrument panel (together with a message on
the display) (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).
WARNING
For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems all four tyres must be the
prescribed type and size, be all the same brand
and type on each wheel, and must be in
excellent condition.
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RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE
PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones,
CB radios etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless
a separate aerial is mounted externally.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the
passenger compartment (without an external aerial)
may cause the electrical systems to malfunction.
This could compromise the safety of the car in
addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
In addition, transmission and reception of these
devices may be negatively affected by the shielding
effect of the car body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage instructions provided
by the mobile phone manufacturer.
"DUALDRIVE" ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEMThe car is equipped with an electrically controlled
power steering system called “Dualdrive”, working
only with the ignition key at MAR-ON and the
engine running, that customises steering force
according to the driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition key quickly,
full power steering functionality can be achieved after
1-2 seconds.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(CITY function)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To turn the function on/off, press button A fig. 92 on
the dashboard, next to the steering wheel.
fig. 92
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