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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ON (green)
The word “CITY” appears on the display
when the “Dualdrive” electric power
steering system is activated by pressing the
relevant control button. Press the button
again to make the “CITY” disappear.
CITY
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
(blue)
The light comes on when the main beams
are turned on.
1
FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The light comes on when the front fog
lights are turned on.
5
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right-
hand arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left-hand
arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.D
SIDELIGHTS
AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Sidelights and dipped beam
headlights
The light comes on when the sidelights or
dipped beams are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The light comes on when this device is ac-
tive (see “Follow Me Home” in the “Dash-
board and controls” section).
The display will show a specific message.
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CHANGING A BULB GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS❒
When a light is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the “Changing a fuse”
paragraph in this section;
❒
before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for rusting;
❒
burnt bulbs must be replaced by others
of the same type and wattage;
❒
for safety reasons, always check the di-
rection of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb.
IMPORTANT The internal surface of the
light may appear slightly misty: this does
not indicate a fault, and is actually caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drops inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
car:
AGlass bulbs: clipped into position. Pull
to remove.BBayonet-type bulbs: to remove from
its holder, press the bulb in and turn
it anti-clockwise.
CTubular bulbs: release them from
their contacts to remove.
D-EHalogen bulbs: to remove the bulb,
release the clip holding the bulb in
place. Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled holding the metallic part
only. Touching the transpar-
ent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
light emitted and even compromise the
longevity of the bulb itself. In the event
of accidental contact, wipe the bulb
with an alcohol-soaked cloth and leave
to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (ECUs)
that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system’s technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which may cause
small fragments of glass to be pro-
jected outwards if the bulb is broken.
WARNING
fig. 15
F0M0207m
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CHANGING AN
EXTERIOR BULBFor the type of bulb and relative power
rating, see “Changing a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
fig. 16
The front light clusters contain sidelights,
dipped beam, main beam and direction in-
dicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
cluster as follows:
Asidelights
Bdaytime running lights
Cdirection indicators
Dmain beam/dipped beam headlights.
IMPORTANT You can replace the front
direction indicator, main beam and dipped
beam headlight bulbs through the access
flap (see “Direction indicators” in this sec-
tion).SIDELIGHTS fig. 17
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒
remove the rubber cap by pulling the
flap;
❒
press in tabs Band remove the bulb
holder;
❒
remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒
refit the bulb holder and then refit the
cap, ensuring that it locks into place.
fig. 16
F0M0630m
fig. 17
F0M0631m
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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:❒
turn the bulb holder A-fig. 18anti-
clockwise using the tab and pull it out;
❒
remove the bulb Bby pushing it in
slightly and turning it anti-clockwise;
❒
refit the bulb holder by putting it in its
housing and turning it clockwise until it
locks into place.MAIN/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS fig. 19
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒
remove the rubber cap;
❒
disconnect the central electric connec-
tor B-fig. 19and release the bulb hold-
er catch;
❒
remove the bulb Aand replace it;
❒
fit the new bulb, aligning the outlines of
the metallic part with the grooves on
the reflector;
❒
refit the bulb holder catch and recon-
nect the electrical connector;
❒
refit the cap, ensuring that it locks in-
to place.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front fig. 20
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒
steer the right/left wheel inwards;
❒
turn the catch A-fig. 20, then lift off the
access lid B;
fig. 18
F0M0632m
fig. 19/b
F0M0634m
fig. 19/a
F0M0633m
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CARShould the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒
frequently idling engine or long-dis-
tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒
check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒
visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒
check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte);
❒
visually inspect the condition of the ac-
cessory drive belts;
❒
check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒
check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions.
❒
operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒
operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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Standard upkeep of the paintwork consists
of washing the vehicle: the frequency de-
pends on the conditions and environment
where the vehicle is used. For example, it
is advisable to wash the car more often in
areas with high atmospheric pollution or
on gritted roads.
To wash the car properly, proceed as fol-
lows:❒
if taking your car through an automat-
ic car wash, remove the aerial from the
roof;
❒
wash the body using a low-pressure jet
of water;
❒
use a sponge to wipe a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
❒
rinse with plenty of water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Take particular care when drying the less
visible parts, such as the door, bonnet and
headlight frames, where water can stagnate
more easily. It is a good idea to leave the
car in the open for a while after washing
it to give time for the water to evaporate.Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substances that fall off many
species give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Detergents pollute water. The
vehicle should be washed only
in areas equipped for collect-
ing and purifying the liquids
used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific detergents to clean the win-
dows.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
gently with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the heating
device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thor-
oughly at the end of every winter. Be care-
ful not to direct the jet of water onto elec-
tronic control units. Adequately protect
the upper air vents to prevent damage to
the windscreen wiper motor. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT Washing should take place
with a cold engine and with the key at
STOP. After the wash, make sure that
the various protective devices (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes (e.g. ace-
tone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the
front headlights.
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Bulb (replacement)
– bulb types ................................. 146
– general information ................ 145Car inactivity ................................. 120
Card/CD holder ........................... 58
Carrying children safely ............... 97
Changing a wheel .......................... 135
Chassis (marking) ......................... 186
Checking levels ............................. 172
Child lock ....................................... 62
Child restraint systems
(suitability for use) ...........100-102
– “Universal Isofix” child
restraint system ...................... 101
Child safety lock ........................... 62
Cigarette lighter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 190
CO2emissions .............................. 203
Code Card ..................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil .................................. 174
– fuel .............................................. 202
Control buttons ............................ 53Courtesy lights .............................. 51
Cup/can holder ............................. 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard ..................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Data plates
– body paintwork ....................... 187
– identification data ................... 186
Dead lock (device) ....................... 61
Digital display ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 196
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 148
– control ...................................... 47
Direction indicators
– control ...................................... 48
– front bulb replacement .......... 148
– rear bulb replacement ........... 149
– side bulb replacement ............ 149
Display functions ........................... 24
Door locking ................................. 60
Doors .............................................. 60
A
BS ................................................. 72
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 86
Air cleaner ..................................... 177
Alarm .............................................. 10
Armrest .......................................... 57
Ashtray ............................................. 59
ASR .................................................. 75
– activation/deactivation ............ 75
ASR system .................................... 75
Battery
– checking the charge ............... 177
– jump starting ............................ 134
– recharging ................................. 161
– replacement ............................. 177
Bodywork
– servicing .................................... 182
– version codes .......................... 188
Bonnet ............................................ 68
Boot extension .............................. 66
Brake fluid level ............................. 176
Brakes
– fluid level ................................... 176
– specifications ............................ 191
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Follow Me Home (device) .......... 48
Front airbags .................................. 103
Front roof lights
– bulb replacement .................... 152
– control ...................................... 51
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 55
Fuel flap ........................................... 89
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 89
Fuel
– fuel cut-off system .................. 55
– gauge ......................................... 15
Fuses (replacement) ..................... 153Gearbox
– using the manual gearbox ..... 114
Glove box ...................................... 57
Glove compartment ..................... 56
Glove compartments ................... 56H
andbrake .................................... 114
Hazard lights .................................. 53
Head restraints ............................. 34
Headlights ....................................... 70
– Adjusting headlights abroad... 71
– beam orientation..................... 70– headlight alignment
corrector ................................... 70
Heated rear window .........40-45-54
Heating and ventilation ................ 37
Heating/ventilation system ......... 37
Hill Holder system ....................... 74
Hydraulic Brake Assist ................ 74
Identification data ......................... 186
In an emergency ............................ 133
Installing the tow hook ................ 117
Instrument panel ........................... 13
Interior fittings .............................. 56
Interior ............................................. 184Jack .................................................. 137Key with remote control ........... 8
– Replacing the battery of the
key with remote control ...... 9
– Replacing the cover of the
remote control ....................... 9
Key without remote control....... 10
Keys ................................................. 8Levels ............................................. 172
Load limiters .................................. 94
Luggage compartment ................. 65
– extension ................................... 66
Electric windows........................... 63
Emergency rear door
locking device .............................. 62
Engine .............................................. 189
– identification code .................. 188
– marking ..................................... 187
– specifications ............................ 189
Engine compartment..................... 172
Engine coolant gauge ................... 15
Engine coolant level ..................... 175
Engine oil level ............................... 174
Engine oil
– checking the level ................... 174
– consumption ............................ 174
– technical specifications .......... 200
EOBD (system) ............................. 76
ESP (system) .................................. 73
Exterior lights ................................ 47Fiat CODE (system) ................... 6
Fire extinguisher ........................... 59
Fix&Go automatic ........................ 140
Flashing the headlights ................. 47
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 200
Fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 149
– control button ......................... 53
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