8SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 4
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert Aenables:❒
the ignition;
❒
the door locks;
❒
the fuel cap lock/release (for versions/
markets, where provided).
To open/close the metal insert, press
button B.
Button
Ëis used for unlocking the doors
and the boot.
Button Áis used for locking the doors and
the boot.
Button R
is used to open the boot re-
motely.
When unlocking the doors, the passenger
compartment lights will come on for
a preset time.
THE KEYSCODE CARD fig. 3
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is delivered with two copies of the
ignition key and with the CODE card
which bears the following:
Athe electronic code;
Bthe mechanical key code to be given to
the Fiat Dealership when ordering du-
plicate keys.
You should have the electronic code A-
fig. 3with you at all times.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure com-
plete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the keys, they should never be ex-
posed to direct sunlight.
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the car.
fig. 3
F0M0351m
Press button B only with the
key away from your body,
specifically from your eyes and from
objects which could get damaged (e.g.
your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
fig. 4
F0M0394m
fig.
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12SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
IGNITION The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 9:❒
STOP: engine off, key can be extract-
ed, steering locked. Some electrical de-
vices (e.g. sound system, central door
locking system, etc.) can function.
❒
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices can function.
❒
AVV: engine starting (temporary posi-
tion).
The ignition device is fitted with an elec-
tronic safety system that, in the event the
engine fails to start, turns back the ignition
key to STOPbefore repeating the start-
ing operation.STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is in position STOP, re-
move it and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the key to MAR.
If the ignition device has
been tampered with (e.g. an
attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Always remove the key when
you leave your car to pre-
vent someone from accidentally op-
erating the controls. Remember to
engage the handbrake. Engage first
gear if the car is parked uphill or re-
verse if the car is parked downhill.
Never leave children unattended in
the car.
WARNING
fig. 9
F0M0608m
Never extract the key while
the vehicle is moving. The
steering wheel would lock automati-
cally as soon as it is turned. This also
applies to when the car is towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stallation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in the car not complying
with regulations.
WARNING
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62SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
REAR DOORS EMERGENCY
LOCK DEVICE (5-door versions)
fig. 74
The rear doors are fitted with a device
to lock doors when there is no current.
In this event, proceed as follows: ❒
insert the ignition key into latch B;
❒
turn it from position 2 to position 1and
close the door.
When the device is active, use the inter-
nal doors handles to open the rear doors.
Do not activate the child lock
device if the rear doors emer-
gency lock device is already activated.
If both have been activated, you need
to use the interior handle to disen-
gage the rear doors emergency lock-
ing system and then open the door
from the outside.
WARNING
CHILD LOCK (5-door versions)
fig. 73
This system prevents the rear doors from
being opened from the inside.
This device can be engaged only with the
doors open.❒
position 1– engaged (door locked);
❒
position 2– disengaged (door can be
opened from inside).
The device A-fig. 73stays on even if the
doors are unlocked by the centralised
system.
Always use this device when
transporting children.
WARNING
After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for
proper engagement by trying to open
a rear door with the internal handle.
WARNING
fig. 74
F0M0412m
fig. 73
F0M0411m
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114SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSTARTING
AND DRIVING
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership to have the hand-
brake adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the igni-
tion key is at MAR, the instrument panel
warning light
x
will come on.
To release the handbrake, proceed as
follows:
❒
pull up slightly on the lever and press
release button A;
❒
hold button Adown and lower the
lever. The
x
warning light on the in-
strument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
PARKING THE VEHICLEProceed as follows:❒
stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒
engage a gear (first gear if the vehicle
is parked uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels turned.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
also advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone. Do not leave the key in
the ignition switch as this drains the bat-
tery. Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it with you.
WARNING
fig. 1
F0M0115m
HANDBRAKE fig. 1
The handbrake is located between the
two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake. Four or five notches are nor-
mally sufficient to secure the car on flat
terrain, while nine or ten may be neces-
sary on a steep slope with the car loaded.
USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOXTo engage the gears, press the clutch ped-
al down fully and shift the gear lever into
one of the required positions (a diagram
is shown on the knob fig. 2).
IMPORTANT Reverse may be engaged
only when the car is at a standstill. With
the engine running, wait for at least 2 sec-
onds with the clutch pedal fully depressed
before engaging reverse to prevent dam-
age to the gears and grating.
To engage reverse Rfrom neutral, lift ring
Aunder the knob and at the same time
move the gearshift lever to the right and
then backwards fig. 2.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be
used only to change gear. Do not drive
with your foot resting on the clutch ped-
al, however slightly. For versions/markets,
where provided, the electronic clutch
control can intervene if it interprets the
incorrect driving style as a fault.
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SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
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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