WARNING
40) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during operation,
always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being
injured either directly by the
moving window or through
objects getting caught or by being
hit. When leaving the vehicle,
always remove the key from the
ignition switch to avoid the risk of
injury to anyone remaining in
the car due to accidental
operation of the electric windows.
BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒open the driver's door to gain access
to the bonnet release handle;
❒pull the lever fig. 118 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
❒lift lever A fig. 119 as shown in the
figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the bonnet stay fig. 120 from
its locking device D, then insert the
end C fig. 121 of the bonnet stay into
the housing E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the
bonnet, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not lifted from the
windscreen.CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the stay
C fig. 121 from the housing E and fit
it back in its locking device D fig.
120;
❒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 only fastened by the
locking device by trying to open it.
If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet down but open
it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
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WARNING
41) For safety reasons, the bonnet
must always be perfectly closed
while travelling. Make sure that
the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the
bonnet has not been properly
locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
42) Incorrect positioning of the stay
rod may cause the bonnet to drop
suddenly.
43) Perform these operations only
when the vehicle is stationary.
ROOF RACK/SKI
RACKTo fit the roof/ski rack, with provision for
versions H1 and H2, use the pins A
provided on the edges of the roof fig.
122.
Long wheelbase vehicles are equipped
with 8 pins; short or medium
wheelbase vehicles are equipped with 6
pins; vehicles with extra-long
wheelbases are equipped with 10 pins.
44) 45)5) 6)
IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit carefully.
Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.
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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.
ABSThis is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or more
wheels from locking or slipping
regardless of the road surface
conditions and braking intensity,
ensuring control of the vehicle even
during emergency braking.
The system intervenes when braking
and the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.
The ABS ensures the direction of the
vehicle while braking and optimises the
braking distances at the same time.
The system also improves control and
stability of the car when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or when braking on
corners.
The system is completed by EBD
(Electronic Braking Force Distribution),
which distributes the braking action
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.
46)
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS 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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MSR SYSTEM
(Motor Schleppmoment Regelung)
This system is an integral part of the
ABS and intervenes, if there is sudden
downshifting, restoring torque to the
engine, thereby preventing excessive
drive at the drive wheels which,
especially in poor grip conditions, could
lead to a loss in stability of the vehicle.
WARNING
46) The ABS exploits the grip
available to the full, but it cannot
improve it. Therefore, you should
take great care when driving on
slippery surfaces, without taking
unnecessary risks.
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Traction Plus operation
The system is deactivated when
starting. To activate the Traction Plus
system, press button A fig. 126: the
LED on the button switches on.
The activation of the Traction Plus
system involves the following functions
being switched on:
❒inhibition of the ASR function, in
order to fully exploit the engine
torque;
❒the differential locking effect on the
front axle, through the braking
system, to improve traction
on irregular grounds.
If the Traction Plus system is faulty, the
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on constantly.When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the Traction Plus on and thus inhibiting
the ASR function: in fact, in these
conditions, slipping of the drive wheels
when moving off makes it possible to
obtain better traction.
WARNING
63) The Traction Plus system acts
effectively only on road surfaces
that are not homogeneous and/or
differentiated between the two
drive wheels.
64) Until the setting off manoeuvre is
terminated, fully depress the
accelerator pedal in order to
transfer all the drive torque to the
wheel with the best grip.
TPMS (Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)(for versions/markets, where provided)
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DESCRIPTION
The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns the driver of low tyre
pressure on the basis of the cold
inflation pressure prescribed for the
vehicle.
Changes in outside temperature may
cause tyre pressure to vary. This means
that a decrease in the outside
temperature corresponds to a decrease
in the tyre pressure.
Tyre pressure must always be adjusted
according to the cold inflation pressure.
Cold tyre inflation pressure is the tyre
pressure after letting the vehicle stand
for at least three hours or a travel
shorter than 1.6 km after an interval of
three hours.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must
not exceed the maximum inflation
pressure value printed on the side of
the tyre.
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The system condition can always be
shown on the display.
The system displaying includes the
following two steps:
❒All new traffic signs that can be
recognised are displayed as pop-ups
for 40 seconds over the other
signallings.
❒After the preset time, they are
displayed in the dedicated screen on
the panel.
The system can display two traffic signs
(speed limit and no overtaking) at the
same time in the two dedicated areas
of the panel.
If an additional traffic sign is detected,
e.g. a reduced speed limit for wet
road conditions, this is displayed as an
empty box under the relevant sign.The additional signs are filtered as
follows:
❒The additional sign for "snow" or
"rain" will not be displayed if the
outside temperature is over 3°C.
❒The additional sign for "snow" or
"rain" or "cloudy" will not be
displayed if the windscreen wipers
are off and the outside temperature is
below 3°C.
❒The additional sign for "truck" will not
be displayed if the vehicle weighs
less than 4-4.5 t.
❒The speed limit sign will not be
displayed if coupled with the
additional "tractor" sign.
WARNING
78) If the camera loses its position
due to a load variation, the system
may not work temporarily to allow
the camera to perform an
autocalibration.
79) The system only detects the
preset traffic signs. If the
minimum visibility conditions and
distance from the sign are met
it can detect all traffic signs.80) The system is a driving
assistance system but it does not
relieve the driver of the
responsibility of driving with due
attention and diligence in
compliance with the laws in force.
81) When the system is active, the
driver is responsible for
controlling the vehicle and
monitoring the system, and must
intervene as appropriate if
necessary.
IMPORTANT
9) If the sensor is blocked, the
system may not work.
10) In the case of low temperatures
or harsh weather conditions, the
system may not work.
11) Rain, snow, splashes and strong
light contrast may influence the
sensor.
12) Do not repair the area of the
windscreen directly surrounding
the sensor.
13) If the vehicle is equipped with a
non-genuine suspension kit, the
system may not work correctly.
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When using or parking the vehicle for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep
the tank over 50% full.
18)
FILLING THE TANK
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice
after the first click of the fuel supply
gun. Further top-ups could cause faults
in the fuel supply system.
FUEL TANK CAP
For refuelling, open flap A fig. 140 and
unscrew cap B turning the ignition
key anticlockwise; the cap is fitted with
a safety device C which fastens it to
the flap so it cannot be mislaid.The sealing may cause a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap is
absolutely normal.
When refuelling, fasten the cap to the
device inside the flap as shown in
fig. 140.
88)
IMPORTANT
18) Only refuel with automotive
diesel complying with the
European specification EN 590.
The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently
invalidate the warranty, due to the
damage caused. If you
accidentally introduce other types
of fuel into the tank, do not start
the engine. Empty the tank. If the
engine has been run for even an
extremely limited amount of time,
you must not only drain the fuel
tank, but the rest of the supply
circuit as well.
WARNING
88) Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel tank
opening: fire risk. Keep your face
away from the fuel filler to prevent
breathing in harmful vapours.PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENTThe following devices are used for
reducing diesel fuel engine emissions:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system
(EGR);
❒particulate filter (DPF) (for versions/
markets, where provided).
89)
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a
mechanical filter, integral to the exhaust
system, that physically traps carbon
particles present in the exhaust gases
of diesel engines.
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Setup menu
- within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up and down;
- during setting operations they allow
an increase or decrease.
SETUP MENU
Setup menu functions
The menu comprises a series of
functions arranged in a circular way,
which can be selected through the
and
buttons to access the
different selection operations and
settings (setup) given in the following
paragraphs. A submenu is provided for
some items (Clock and Unit setting).
The setup menu can be activated
by pressing the MODE button briefly.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
❒Menu
❒Lighting
❒Headlight alignment corrector
❒Speed warning
❒Headlight sensor
❒Cornering lights
❒Rain sensor
❒Trip B activation❒Traffic sign
❒Set time
❒Set date
❒Autoclose
❒Units of measurement
❒Language
❒Warning volume
❒Service
❒Passenger airbag
❒Daytime Running Lights
❒Automatic main beam headlights
❒Exit menu
Single presses of the
or
buttons permit navigation
through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
- briefly press the MODE button to
select the main menu option that needs
to be changed;
- press the
or
buttons (with
a single press) to select the new
setting;- briefly press the MODE button to
store the new setting and at the same
time go back to the previously selected
menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
- briefly press the MODE button to
display the first submenu option;
- press the
or
buttons (with
a single press) to scroll through all
submenu options;
- briefly press the MODE button to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant settings menu;
- press the
or
buttons
(with a single press) to choose the new
setting for this submenu option;
- briefly press the MODE button to
store the setting and return to the
previously selected submenu option.
Selecting “Date” and “Set Clock”:
- briefly press the MODE button to
select the first value to be changed (e.g.
hours / minutes or year / month / day);
- press the
or
buttons (with
a single press) to select the new
setting;
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❒press
or
to make your
choice;
❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Rain sensor
(Rain sensor setting adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to adjust the
rain sensor sensitivity to 4 levels.
To set the required sensitivity level,
proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MODE button. The
sensitivity “level” set previously
flashes on the display;
❒press the
or
button to
make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Trip B On/Off (Trip B
data)
This function can be used to activate
(On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B
display (partial trip).
For more information see the "Trip
computer" paragraph.For activation/deactivation, proceed as
follows:
- briefly press the MODE button: ON or
OFF flashes on the display (depending
the previous setting);
- press the
or
button to
select;
- press the MODE button briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the standard
screen without storing.
Traffic sign
This function allows you to activate (On)
or deactivate (Off) the Traffic Sign
function to recognise the traffic signs
(no overtaking or speed limits).
For activation/deactivation, proceed as
follows:
- briefly press the MODE button: ON or
OFF flashes on the display (depending
the previous setting);
- press the
or
button to
select;
- press the MODE button briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the standard
screen without storing.Setting the clock (Set
time)
This function allows you to set the clock
through two submenus: “Time” and
“Format”.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
- briefly press the MODE button and
two submenus, "Time" and "Format",
will be displayed;
- press the
or
button to
switch between the two submenus;
- once you have selected the submenu
to be changed, press button MODE
briefly;
- if you enter the "Time" submenu,
pressing the MODE button briefly
makes the "hours" flash on the display;
- press the
or
button to
adjust;
- briefly press the MODE button: the
"minutes" starts to flash on the display;
- press the
or
button to
adjust;
– if you enter the "Format" submenu,
pressing the MODE button briefly
makes the display format flash on the
display;
- press the
or
button to
select "24h" or "12h" mode.
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