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Dashboard fuse boxFUSEAMPS
Radio and radio navigator /Radio setup//Blue&Me
TM
system/Alarm siren (CSA)/Alarm system on roof light/
Internal cooling unit/Tyre pressure monitoring system
control unit (CPP)/Diagnosis socket connector/Rear
roof lights F39
10
Heated rear window F4030
Electric door mirror demisters/Demisters on
windscreen jets F41
7,5
Windscreen wiper/Bi-directional windscreen/rear
window washer electric pump system on steering
column stalk F43
30
Current sockets/Cigar lighter F4415
Electric sun roof motor F4620
Front electric window (driver side) F4720
Front electric window (passenger side) F4820
Emergency control panel (lighting)/Right branch central
control panel (lighting, ASR switch) and left branch/
Steering wheel controls (lighting)/Control panel on
front roof light (lighting)/Volume sensing alarm system
control unit (deactivation)/Electric sun roof system
(control unit, control lighting)/Rain sensor/Dusk sensor
on rear view mirror/Heating pad activation controls on
front seats F49
5
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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BATTERY RECHARGINGIMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given as information only. You are advised to contacta Fiat Dealership to have this operation performed. Low amperage slow recharging for approximately 24 hours is advised. Charging for a longer time maydamage the battery. Charge the battery as follows:❒
disconnect the negative battery terminal;
❒
connect the charger cables to the battery terminals, observing the polarity;
❒
turn on the charger;
❒
when it is recharged, turn the charger off beforedisconnecting it from the battery;
❒
reconnect the negative battery terminal.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with an alarmsystem, this has to be disabled using the remotecontrol (see the "Alarm" paragraph in "Knowing yourcar" chapter).
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery should be charged in a wellventilated place, away from naked flames orpossible sources of sparks: danger of explosionand fire.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a frozenbattery: it must be thawed first ,
otherwise it may explode. If freezing hasoccurred, the battery should be checked byskilled personnel to make sure that the internalelements are not damaged and that the bodyis not cracked, with the risk of leakingpoisonous and corrosive acid.
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YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICING ANDMAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP and having closed the driver's side door, wait atleast one minute before disconnecting andthen reconnecting the battery electrical supply.
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not use objects that might create sparks: risk
of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories
(anti-theft , car phone, etc .), contact a Fiat
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle, and will,
most importantly, advise you if a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment . For
battery replacement , contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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INDEX
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BS (system) .............................. 89
Accessories purchased bythe owner ................................... 96Activation/Deactivation(CITY function) ......................... 97Activation of internal airrecirculation and enablement of AQSfunction (Air QualitySystem)........................................ 49Additional heater ............. 41-45-51 Adjustable side vents anddiffusers....................................... 37Air cleaner ................................... 212 Air distribution selection .......... 50Alarm ............................................. 14Anti-pinch safety device ............ 74Ashtray .......................................... 70 ASR (system) ............................... 93 Automatic dual zone climatecontrol system .......................... 46Automatic headlight sensor(dusk sensor) ............................. 54Automatic operation of theclimate control system (AUTO function) ...................... 47
Battery ........................................ 212– advice for extendinglifetime .................................... 212– replacement ........................... 212Battery (recharging) .................. 198 Bodywork– maintenance .......................... 220– protection againstatmospheric agents.............. 219– warranty ................................. 219Bonnet........................................... 85Brake Assist ................................. 91Brake fluid.................................... 210Brakes– specifications ......................... 231ulb replacement ............... 180-182Bulb replacement– exterior lights ....................... 177– interior lights......................... 184Bulbs– bulbs (replacement) ............. 174– general instructions ............. 174– types of bulbs ........................ 175
Capacities.................................... 242Car dimensions .......................... 239Cargo Box .................................... 85Carrying children safely ............ 116– child restraint systems ........ 124– "Isofix" child restraintsystem setup ......................... 122
Central diffusers ......................... 37Central locking ............................ 75Changing a wheel ....................... 162Checking fluid levels.................. 206Child lock device ........................ 75 Child restraint systems(compliance for use) ............... 121Cigar lighter ................................. 69Cleaning and maintenance– bodywork ............................... 219 – car interior............................. 222– engine compartment ........... 221– front headlights ..................... 221– Plastic and coated parts...... 223– seats ................................ 222-223– windows ................................. 221Climate control/heatingsystem ......................................... 36
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