HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located
between the front seats. Pull the
lever upwards to engage the
handbrake and ensure that the
vehicle does not move. The vehicle
should be secured after several
clicks of the lever. If it is not, contact
a Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.
79)
When the handbrake lever is
engaged and the ignition key is in
MAR position, the instrument panel
warning light
will switch on.
Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
❒slightly lift the lever and press release
button A fig. 138;
❒keep button A pressed and lower the
lever. The
warning light in the
instrument panel will switch off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the
vehicle from moving accidentally.PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill
or reverse if it is facing downhill)
and leave the wheels steered.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, it is advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
To prevent draining the battery, do
not leave the ignition key turned
to MAR. Always remove the key
when you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the
ignition key when leaving the
vehicle, and take it with you.
WARNING
79) The vehicle should be secured
after several clicks of the lever.
If it is not, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have it adjusted.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
ENGINE STOPPING
FAILURE CONDITIONS
With the device activated, for
reasons of comfort, limiting
emissions and safety, the engine
does not stop in certain conditions,
including:
❒engine still cold;
❒particularly cold external
temperatures, if the corresponding
indication is provided;
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒particulate filter regeneration in
progress (diesel engines only);
❒driver's door not shut;
❒driver's seat belt not fastened;
❒reverse gear engaged (for example,
for parking manoeuvres);❒automatic climate control, if a
suitable thermal comfort level has not
yet been reached or MAX-DEF
function activation;
❒during the first period of use, to
initialise the system.
In the above cases, the warning light
flashes fig. 103 and, where
available, there is a message in the
display.
RESTARTING
CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting
harmful emissions and safety
purposes, the power unit can restart
automatically without any action by
the driver if certain conditions are
met, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒reduced braking system vacuum
(e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed
repeatedly);
❒vehicle in motion (e.g. when driving
on roads with a gradient);
❒stopping the engine through the
Start&Stop system for more than
about three minutes.❒automatic climate control system for
adjusting the thermal comfort level or
to enable MAX-DEF function.
With a gear engaged, the engine
can be automatically restarted only
by fully depressing the clutch pedal.
The driver is asked to perform this
operation through the warning
light flashing in the instrument panel
fig. 103 and, where provided, the
message in the display.
N.B.: If you stall the engine, for
example by releasing off the clutch
pedal quickly when in gear, if the
Start&Stop system is activated, the
engine can be restarted by fully
depressing the clutch pedal or by
putting the gear lever into neutral.
N.B.: If the clutch is not depressed
when the three minutes have
elapsed since the engine was
stopped, the engine can only be
restarted using the key.
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SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through
the Start&Stop system, if the driver
unfastens his/her seat belt and
opens the driver's door or the
passenger door, the engine can be
restarted only by using the key.
The driver is notified of this condition
by a buzzer, through the fig. 140
warning light flashing in the
instrument panel and, where
provided, by a message in the
display.
"ENERGY SAVING"
FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
If, after the engine has been
automatically restarted, the driver
does not take any action for a
period of about 3 minutes,
the Start&Stop system will
definitively stop the engine to avoid
fuel consumption.
The engine can only be started
using the key in such cases. N.B.: In
any case, it is possible to keep the
engine running by deactivating
the Start&Stop system.IRREGULAR
OPERATION
In the case of malfunctions the
Start&Stop system is disabled.
The driver is informed of the
problem by the general failure
warning light A fig. 142, where
provided, coming on with an
information message and the
system failure symbol B fig. 142 in
the control panel. In this case,
contact a Fiat Dealership.VEHICLE INACTIVITY
Versions with dummy
pole fig. 143
If the vehicle is inactive, special care
must be taken to disconnect the
battery electrical power supply. This
procedure must be carried out by
disconnecting the rapid-release
negative terminal A from the
negative dummy pole B because
there is a battery status monitoring
sensor D on the negative battery
terminal C which must never be
disconnected, except if the battery
is replaced.
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142
STARTING AND DRIVING
Versions without
dummy pole fig. 144
In the event of vehicle inactivity,
special attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the
connector A (by pressing button B)
from sensor C for monitoring the
status of the battery installed on the
negative battery pole D. This sensor
should never be disconnected
from the pole except if the battery is
replaced.
81)
EMERGENCY
STARTING
In the case of emergency starting,
never connect the negative lead
(–) of the auxiliary battery to the
negative pole C of the vehicle
battery, but rather to either the
dummy pole B or to an
engine/gearbox earth point fig. 145.
82) 83) 84) 85)
WARNING
81) If the battery needs to be
replaced, always contact a Fiat
Dealership. Replace the battery
with a new one of the same type
and specifications.
82) Before opening the bonnet,
make sure that the vehicle is
switched off and the key is in the
OFF position. Please follow the
instructions on the decal near the
front crossmember. It is advisable
to extract the key when there
are other people in the vehicle.
83) The vehicle should always be
evacuated after the key has been
removed or turned to the OFF
position. When refuelling, make
sure that the vehicle is switched
off with the key in the OFF
position.
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an
impact causing:
❒the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the switching on of the interior lights;
❒switching on of the hazard warning
lights (to deactivate the lights press
the dedicated button on the
dashboard).
122)
When the system has been
triggered, the message “Fuel cut off,
see handbook” is displayed on
some versions.
Check carefully for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank
area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key
to STOP to prevent the battery
from running down.
The following procedure should be
carried out to restore the correct
operation of the vehicle:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the OFF
position.
WARNING
122) If, after an impact, you smell
fuel or notice leaks from the fuel
supply system, do not reactivate
the system to avoid the risk of fire.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go
to a Fiat Dealership which is
equipped with the arm hoist or
workshop lift.
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– Rear seats ................................. 26
Seat with storage compartment ..... 65
Side bags....................................... 132
Side doors ..................................... 20
Side lights ................................ 34-163
Ski rack.......................................... 68
Snow chains .................................. 157
Snow tyres ..................................... 156
Spare wheel ................................... 233
Speed block................................... 147
Spray nozzles................................. 213
Starting the engine ......................... 136
Start&Stop system ......................... 140
Steering ......................................... 232
Steering wheel ............................... 32
Stopping the engine ....................... 137
Sun visors ...................................... 67
Supplies ......................................... 275
Supply ........................................... 228
Suspension .................................... 231
Symbols ....................................... 4-18
The keys ....................................... 14
– Key without remote control........ 14
– Key with remote control............. 14
Third brake lights............................ 165
Towing the vehicle .......................... 186
Towing trailers ................................ 156
TPMS............................................. 144
Traction Plus system ...................... 150Transmission .................................. 229
Trip computer................................. 89
Types of bulbs ................................ 161
Tyres .............................................. 233
"Universal" child restraint
system fitting ............................... 126
Upper rear shelf ............................ 66
Usage conditions ........................... 155
Useful tips for extending battery
life ................................................ 209
Use of the Owner Handbook.......... 3
Using the gearbox .......................... 139
Vehicle exterior and underbody
warranty ...................................... 216
Vehicle modifications/alterations ..... 5
VIN plate ........................................ 222
Warming up the engine just
after it has started ........................ 137
Warning lights and messages......... 92
Weights.......................................... 248
Wheel geometry ............................. 233
Wheels and tyres ........................... 213
Wheels ........................................... 233
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 205
Windscreen / rear window wiper
(replacement) ............................... 212
Windscreen washer ....................... 40
Windscreen wiper .......................... 40