
WARNING
Before starting any servicing operation,
stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch to operate the steering
lock, particularly when the wheels do not touch
the ground. If this is not possible (for example
if the key needs to be turned to MAR or the
engine must be running), remove the main fuse
that protects the electric power steering.
WIRING FOR RADIO SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
If no car radio was requested at the time of
purchase, the car is provided with a compartment on
the dashboard fig. 79.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
The system consists of:
❒radio supply leads;
❒radio housing;
Remove door panels to install the speakers. Have
this operation carried out at a Fiat Dealership.
The car radio must be fitted in the special
compartment A fig. 79, which can be accessed by
pressing the two retaining tabs B in the
compartment itself; power supply cables are located
in this area.
fig. 79
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WARNING
If you wish to have a sound system
installed after purchasing the car, first
contact a Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel will give you advise about a sound
system that does not damage the batter y
charge. Excessive nonrunning consumption
damages the batter y and may cause your
batter y warranty to be terminated.
SETUP
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The system consists of:
❒radio supply leads;
❒radio housing;
❒aerial (on car roof );
❒according to the option requested, the setup
consists of four or six speakers.
Setup for four speakers
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The system consists of:
❒two 165-mm diameter full-range speakers in the
front door panels;
❒two 130-mm diameter full-range speakers in rear
front door panels.Setup for six speakers
(if requested as an optional, as an alternative to the
basic audio level)
The system consists of:
❒two 38-mm diameter tweeters in the front pillar at
the sides of the windscreen;
❒two 165-mm diameter mid-woofer speakers in the
front door panels;
❒two 130-mm diameter full-range speakers in rear
front door panels.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Speakers for basic audio specification
Front speakers
❒2 low full-range speakers with Ø 165 mm placed in
the door panel.
Rear speakers
❒2 low full-range speakers with Ø 130 mm placed in
the door panel.Hi-Fi audio specification speakers
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Front speakers
❒2 mid-woofer speakers with Ø 165 mm placed in
the door panel;
❒2 tweeters with Ø 38 mm placed on the front
pillar;
Rear speakers
❒2 full-range speakers with Ø 130 mm placed in the
door panel;
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INTRODUCTIONThe radio offers the following functions:
Radio section
❒PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands;
❒RDS (Radio Data System) with TA (traffic alerts)
function - TP (traffic programmes) - EON
(Enhanced Other Network) - REG (regional
programmes);
❒AF: search selection for alternative frequencies in
RDS mode;
❒provision for emergency alarm;
❒automatic/manual tuning into stations;
❒FM Multipath detector;
❒manual storing of 30 stations: 18 on FM band (6 on
FM1, 6 on FM2, 6 on FMT), 12 on MW band (6 on
MW1, 6 on MW2);
❒automatic programming (Autostore function) of 6
stations on dedicated FM band;
❒SPEED VOLUME function: automatic volume
adjustment according to the car speed;
❒automatic Stereo/Mono selection.CD section
❒Direct selection of the disc;
❒Track selection (forward/back);
❒Fast advance (forward/back) through tracks;
❒CD Display function: display of disc name and time
elapsed since the start of the track;
❒Playing of audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW.
Multimedia CDs include data tracks in
addition to the audio tracks. Playing this
type of CD can cause hissing at a volume
that may jeopardise road safety as well as causing
damage to the final stages and the speakers.
MP3 CD section
❒MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG);
❒Folder selection (previous/next);
❒Track selection (forward/back);
❒Fast advance (forward/back) through tracks;
❒MP3 Display function: display of name of folder,
ID3-TAG information, time elapsed since the start
of the track, name of the file);
❒Playing of audio or data CD, CD-R and CD-RW.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
The functions in the audio menu differ according to
the active source: AM/FM/CD/Media Player (only
withBlue&Me™) /AUX (only withBlue&Me™,
for versions/markets, where provided).
Press the
button briefly to change the Audio
functions.
After thebutton is first pressed, the display will
show the bass level value for the source activated at
that time (e.g. in FM mode the display will show the
wording "FM Bass +2").
Use the
or
buttons to scroll through the menu
functions. To change the setting of the function
selected use the
or
buttons. The current status
of the selected function appears on the display.
The functions managed by the Menu are:
❒BASS (adjustment of bass tones);
❒TREBLE (adjustment of high tones);
❒BALANCE (right/left balance adjustment);
❒FADER (front/back balance adjustment);
❒LOUDNESS (LOUDNESS function
activation/deactivation);
❒EQUALISER (activation and selection of factory-
set equaliser levels);
❒USER EQUALISER (customised equaliser setting).TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble)
Proceed as follows:
❒Use
or
buttons to set the “Bass” or “Treble”
in the AUDIO menu;
❒press theor
button to increase/decrease the
bass or treble.
By pressing the buttons briefly, the levels will change
progressively. By holding them down longer, the levels
will change quickly.
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Proceed as follows:
❒Select the "Balance" setting in the AUDIO menu
using the
or
button;
❒press the
button to increase the volume of the
right speakers or the
button to increase the
volume of the left speakers.
By pressing the buttons briefly, the levels will change
progressively. By holding them down longer, the levels
will change quickly.
Select the value "
0
" to set the same level for
the right and left audio outputs.
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FADER ADJUSTMENT
Proceed as follows:
❒Select the "Fader" setting in the AUDIO menu
using the
or
button;
❒press the
button to increase the sound from the
rear speakers or the
button to increase the
sound from the front speakers.
By pressing the buttons briefly, the levels will change
progressively. By holding them down longer, the levels
will change quickly.
Select the value "
0
" to set the same level for
the front and rear audio outputs.
LOUDNESS FUNCTION
The Loudness function improves the volume of the
sound whilst listening at low volumes, increasing the
bass and treble.
To activate/deactivate the function, select the
Loudness setting of the AUDIO menu using the
or
buttons.
The condition of the function (on or off ) is shown on
the display for a few seconds by the wording
“Loudness On” or “Loudness Off ”.EQ FUNCTION
(equaliser activation/deactivation)
The built-in equaliser can be activated/deactivated.
When the equaliser function is off, the audio settings
can only be changed by adjusting the “Bass” and
“Treble” settings, whereas when the function is on,
the acoustic curves can be adjusted. To turn off the
equaliser, select the "EQ OFF" function using the
or
buttons.
To turn the equaliser on, use the
or
buttons to
select one of the adjustments:
❒“FM/AM/CD...EQ User” (adjustment of 7 equaliser
bands that can be changed by the user);
❒“Classic” (equaliser preset for optimal classical
music sound);
❒“Rock” (equaliser preset for optimal rock and pop
music sound);
❒"Jazz" (equaliser preset for optimal jazz music
sound).
When one of the equaliser settings is activated the
letters "EQ" light up.
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AUX (only with the Blue&Me™
system)(for versions/markets, where provided)
INTRODUCTION
This section describes the variants regarding the
operation of the AUX source: as far as the operation
of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in
the "Functions and Adjustments" chapter.
AUX MODE
To activate the AUX source, press the MEDIA
button or the SRC control on the steering wheel
several times until the corresponding source is
displayed.IMPORTANT
The functions of the device connected to the AUX
socket are directly managed by the device itself; it is
not possible to change track/folder/playlist with radio
or steering wheel controls.
Do not leave the cable of your portable player
connected with the AUX socket after disconnection,
to avoid possible hiss from the speakers.
NOTE The AUX socket is not incorporated in the
radio. For its position, refer to theBlue&Me™
Supplement and its Quick Guide.
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