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The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.
1. Diffuser for sending air to the side windows – 2. Adjustable and directable air diffuser – 3. Exterior lights control lever
– 4. Instrument panel and warning lights – 5. Windscreen wiper/rear windscreen wiper/trip computer control lever – 6. Ad-
justable and directable air diffusers – 7. Sound system (for versions/markets where provided) – 8. Control Panel – 9. Passenger
air bag (for versions/markets where provided) – 10. Glove compartment – 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system con-
trols – 12. Gear stick – 13. Starting device – 14. Driver’s air bag – 15. Bonnet release lever.
F0V0185m
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THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine immobiliser system which in-
creases protection against attempted theft of the vehicle.
It is automatically activated when the ignition key is ex-
tracted.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates
the signal emitted during starting by an antenna built into
the starting device. This signal is the ‘password’ which
changes at each starting and which the control unit uses
to recognise the key and enable starting.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by turning the ignition key
to MAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit sends a recog-
nition code to the engine management control unit to de-
activate the immobiliser.
The code is only sent if the Fiat CODE system control unit
has recognised the code transmitted by the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine man-
agement control unit.
If, during starting, the code is not correctly recognised,
warning light
Ylights up in the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it
is still locked, try again with the other keys that come with
the vehicle. Contact a Fiat Service Network if you still can-
not start the engine.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or on
some of the components of your vehicle. These labels bear
symbols that draw your attention to the precautions re-
quired when handling the component in question.
A plate summarising these symbols can be found under the
engine bonnet.
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SECURING YOUR LOAD
To make it easier to secure your load, there are hooks (in
various quantities depending on the version) fixed to the
floor figs. 91-92.
F0V0047mfig. 93
BONNET
Opening figs. 93-94-95
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 93 in the direction indicated by the ar-
row;
❒release catch B-fig. 94, lift the bonnet and, at the same
time, release the support rod C-fig. 95 from its lock-
ing device D-fig. 95, then insert the end of the rod in-
to housing E-fig. 95 of the bonnet (bigger hole) and push
into the safety position (smaller hole), as shown in the
diagram.
If the supporting rod is not positioned cor-
rectly, the bonnet may fall violently. On-
ly perform these operations when the vehicle is
stationary.
WARNING
F0V0122mfig. 92
F0V0114mfig. 91
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Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from the
windscreen.
WARNING
When the engine is warm, work carefully
inside the engine compartment to avoid
getting burnt. Keep your hands away from the fan:
it may turn on even with key removed from the
switch. Wait for the engine to cool down.
WARNING
Pay attention to scarves, ties and other
loose-fitting garments. If they accidental-
ly come into contact with moving parts, they may
get caught up and dragged with serious risks for
those wearing them.
WARNING
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Closing fig. 95
Proceed as follows:
❒Hold the bonnet up with one hand and, with the oth-
er, remove rod C from housing E and fit it back into its
catch D;
❒Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not on-
ly fastened by the safety catch by trying to open it. If
it is not perfectly closed, do not try to press the bon-
net down but open it and repeat the procedure.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must al-
ways be perfectly closed while travelling.
Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you discover whilst dri-
ving that the lock is not fully engaged, stop im-
mediately and close the bonnet in the correct
manner.
WARNING
F0V0049mfig. 95
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F0V0043mfig. 107
EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 107
When jump starting, never connect the negative lead ( –)
of the auxiliary battery to the negative pole C of the ve-
hicle battery, but rather to either the false pole B or to
an engine/gearbox earth point.
WARNINGS
When replacing the battery, always go to
the Fiat Service Network. Replace the bat-
tery using a new one of the same type and spec-
ifications.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the vehicle is switched off and the key
is in the OFF position. Follow the instructions on
the dedicated plate on the front crossmember. It
is advisable to extract the key when there are oth-
er people in the vehicle.
WARNING
F0V0218mfig. 106a
Versions without dummy pole fig. 106a
In case of car inactivity, special attention must be paid due
to the disconnection of the battery power supply. Proceed
as follows: detach the connector (by pressing button B) from
sensor C for monitoring the battery status installed on the
battery negative pole D. This sensor should never be dis-
connected from the pole except if the battery is replaced.
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PETROL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure
if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and brake pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s).
Check tension of accessory drive belt(s)
(versions without automatic tensioner)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary.
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust nozzles if necessary.
Check position/wear of the windscreen wiper blades.
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and brake
pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, \
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check tension of accessory drive belt
(versions without automatic tensioner)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary.
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s).
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness.