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IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or
side bags may be deployed if the
vehicle is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody area,
such as for example violent shocks,
against steps, kerbs or low obstacles,
vehicle falling into big potholes or
depressions in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust
will be released when the airbags
are deployed. The dust is not harmful
and does not indicate the beginning of
a fire. Furthermore, the surface of the
deployed bag and the interior of the
vehicle may be covered in a dusty
residue: this may irritate your skin and
eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in
the event of exposure.
IMPORTANT Should an accident occur
in which any of the safety devices are
activated, take the vehicle to a Fiat
Dealership to have the activated
devices replaced and to have the whole
system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement
operation concerning the airbags must
only be carried out at a Fiat Dealership.If you are having the vehicle scrapped,
have the system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership first. If the vehicle changes
ownership, the new owner must be
informed of how to use the airbags and
the above warnings and also be given
this "Owner Handbook".
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front
airbags and front side bags are
deployed differently according to the
type of collision. Failure to deploy
of one of the devices does not
necessarily indicate a system
malfunction.
WARNING
112) Never rest your head, arms or
elbows on the doors, on the
windows or in the window bag
area as this could cause injuries
during the inflation phase.
113) Never lean your head, arms and
elbows out of the window.114) If when turning the key to
MAR-ON the warning light
does not turn on or if it stays
on when travelling (together with
the message on the multifunction
display, for versions/markets
where provided), there could be a
fault in the safety systems; in
this event, airbags or
pretensioners may not trigger in
the case of impact or, in a lower
number of cases, they could be
triggered accidentally. Contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
115) Do not cover the backrest of
the front or rear seats with covers
which are not suitable for use
with side bags.
116) Do not travel carrying objects in
your lap, in front of your chest or
between your lips (pipe, pencils,
etc.). They could cause severe
injury if the airbag is deployed.
117) Always drive keeping your
hands on the steering wheel rim
so that the airbag can inflate
freely if necessary. Do not drive
with your body bent forward.
Keep your back straight against
the backrest.
166
SAFETY
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
31) 32)
IMPORTANT
26) It is advisable not to demand
maximum performance from
your vehicle (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessively intense
braking, etc.) during the initial
period of use.
27) When the engine is off, do not
leave the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON to prevent unnecessary
electrical consumption from
draining the battery.
28) If the
warning light flashes
for about 60 seconds after
starting or during prolonged
cranking, this indicates a fault in
the glow plug preheating system.
Use the vehicle normally if the
engine starts, but contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.29) Remember that the brake servo
and power steering are not
operational until the engine has
been started, so you need to apply
much more force than usual to
the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
30) Never start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter
and damage it beyond repair.
31) A quick burst on the accelerator
before turning off the engine
serves absolutely no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to
turbocharged engines.
32) In some cases, when the engine
switches off, the fan could
activate for max. 120 seconds.
WARNING
125) It is dangerous to run the
engine in enclosed areas. The
engine takes in oxygen and
releases carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
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Right central pillar optional fuse
box
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To gain access to the fuse box fig.
229, remove the protective cover fig.
228.
IMPORTANT
45) Never replace a blown fuse with
metal wires or other material.
WARNING
160) Never replace a fuse with
another with a higher amp rating;
DANGER OF FIRE. If a general
protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) is activated, contact a
Fiat Dealership.161) Before replacing a fuse, make
sure that the ignition key has
been removed and that all the
other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
162) If the replaced fuse blows
again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
163) If a general protection fuse for
safety systems (airbag system,
braking system), power unit
systems (engine system,
transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
228
F1A0217
229
F1A0218
214
IN AN EMERGENCY
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Dashboard fuse box
fig. 224 - fig. 225DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERERight dipped beam headlight F12 7,5
Left dipped headlight F13 7,5
Engine compartment control unit relay, dashboard control unit relay (+key) F31 5
Lighting of roof lights in the passenger compartment (+battery) F32 7,5
Battery monitoring sensor for Start&Stop versions (+battery) F33 7,5
Minibus interior lights (emergency) F34 7,5
Radio, climate control, alarm, tachograph, battery disconnecting control unit,
Webasto timer (+battery)F36 10
Brake light control (main), third brake light, instrument panel (+key) F37 7,5
Door lock (+battery) F38 20
Windscreen wiper (+key) F43 20
Driver's side electric window F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor control unit, radio, steering wheel controls, central control panel,
left control panel, auxiliary panel, battery disconnecting control unit (+key)F49 5
Climate control, power steering control unit, reverse lights, diesel filter water
sensor, flow meter, tachograph (+key)F51 5
Instrument panel (+battery) F53 7,5
AbsentF89 -
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The front ring is located in the tool box
beneath the passenger side seat. On
versions with Fix&Go kit and without
spare wheel, the tool box is available
only on request for versions/markets
where provided.
In the absence of the tool box the
vehicle front tow hook is housed in the
on-board documentation container,
together with the Owner Handbook.To use it, proceed as follows:
❒Open the flap A and remove it as
illustrated in fig. 232;
❒turn retaining knob B fig. 232
anticlockwise and remove it to allow
the box fig. 233 to come out;
❒take the screwdriver provided from
the box and prise up at the point
shown to raise the cap C fig. 235;
❒take the tow ring D from the box and
screw it onto the threaded pin fig.
235.
The rear ring B fig. 236 is located at the
point shown in the diagram.
WARNING
166) Screw on the tow hook and
check that it stops at the end
of travel position.
167) Before towing, switch off the
steering lock (see "Starting
device" paragraph under the
"Knowing your car" section).
168) Remember that the brake servo
and the electric power steering
are not available during towing
operations. Significantly greater
force must be exerted on the
brake pedal and on the steering
wheel to operate them.
169) Do not use flexible cables for
towing and avoid jerking. During
towing operations, make sure that
the fastened joint does not
damage adjoining components.
170) When towing the vehicle
comply with the specific rules of
the Highway Code regarding
the towing device and the
behaviour on the road.
171) Do not start the engine while
towing the vehicle.
234
F1A0344
235
F1A0223
236
F1A0224
221
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CHECKING LEVELS
.
115 MultiJet versionsA. Engine oil filler plug – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant – D. Screen washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Power steering fluid
46)175) 176)237
F1A0370
229
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110 - 130 - 150 MultiJet versionsA. Engine oil filler plug – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant – D. Screen washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Power steering fluid
46)175) 176)238
F1A0371
230
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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180 MultiJet Power versionsA. Engine oil filler plug – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant – D. Screen washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Power steering fluid
46)175) 176)239
F1A0372
231