USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be
intended as regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as
appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the
image do not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived
considering vehicles with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel
on the right side, the position or construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further
there is a key for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a
textual indication of the current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage
your vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the
vehicle, which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a
number. That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 10:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable,
steering locked. Some electrical
devices (e.g. sound system, central
door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable
position).
The ignition switch is fitted with an
electronic safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned
back to STOP if the engine will not
start, before the starting operation
can be repeated.
4) 5) 6) 7)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly as
you turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
4) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a
Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
5) Always remove the key when you
leave your vehicle to prevent
someone from accidentally
operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is
parked uphill or reverse gear if the
vehicle is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
vehicle.6) Never extract the key while the
vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will automatically lock
as soon as it is turned. This also
applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.
7) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect
performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the
vehicle with type approval
requirements.
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❒fold the cushion and the backrest
over;
❒reposition the head restraint;
❒re-position the rolling curtain in its
housing.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the
seat is properly secured to the
fastenings on the floor and that the
lever A fig. 33 is tightened (red band
not visible).
FRONT BENCH
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
15)
Some versions feature a front bench
with central and side passenger
backrests that fold down to a table.
To fold down the backrests, pull
tabs A or B fig. 37 to fold down the
central or side section of the
backrest respectively fig. 38.
The central backrest features a
retaining clip that can be used to
hold documents.IMPORTANT Before folding down
the central backrest, you need
to completely lower the head
restraint to prevent it from interfering
with the gear lever in certain driving
conditions.
By pulling tab C fig. 37, you can also
raise the single central and side
seat cushion to access a dedicated
storage compartment fig. 39.
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38) Never exceed the maximum
allowed load in the boot (see
the "Technical specifications"
chapter). Also make sure that the
objects you place in the boot
have been properly secured, to
avoid them from being thrown
forward consequent to sudden
braking and injuring your
passengers.
39) You must not use the folded
rear seat to carry luggage. The
load could be thrown forward into
the backrest of the front seats,
seriously injuring the occupants.
40) Make sure that the objects are
positioned carefully and fixed to
the hooks on the floor to prevent
them being flung forwards in
the event of sharp braking and
causing injury to the passengers.
IMPORTANT
7) To close the tailgate use handle B
fig. 77. Do not try to close the
tailgate by pressing on the side
shock absorbers C fig. 77. Also be
careful not to knock the side
shock absorbers when you load
the boot, to avoid damaging them.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
DRIVER SIDE ARMREST
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
On some versions, the driver side
front seat has an armrest fig. 89.
Raise or lower the armrest as shown
by the arrows.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This is located in front of the
passenger seat fig. 90.GLOVE COMPARTMENT
To open it, operate handle A fig.
91.
Turn the key clockwise/
anticlockwise to lock/unlock the
glove compartment (for
versions/markets where provided).
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ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are
aligned for operation in the country
where the vehicle was originally
purchased. In countries where
vehicles are driven on the other side
of the road, the beams are aligned
by applying a specially designed
adhesive film in order not to dazzle
the vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction.
Such film is provided by
Lineaccessori Fiat and is available at
Fiat Dealerships.
RADIO
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
For the operation of the radio with
CD/MP3 player (for versions/
markets where provided), read the
Supplement attached to this
Owner's Handbook.
WIRING FOR
LIGHTWEIGHT SYSTEM
The system consists of:
❒radio supply leads;
❒front speaker cables (on door mirrors
trims);
❒front door panel speaker cables;
❒rear speaker cables (on the side of
the parcel shelf) (for versions/
markets, where provided);
❒radio housing;
❒aerial lead:
❒aerial.
WIRING FOR
HEAVYWEIGHT SYSTEM
The system consists of:
❒radio supply leads;❒rear speaker cables (on the side of
the parcel shelf) (for versions/
markets, where provided);
❒no. 2 tweeters on door mirror trims;
❒no. 2 midwoofers on front door lower
part;
❒no. 2 rear speakers (on the side of
the parcel shelf) (for versions/
markets, where provided);
❒radio housing;
❒aerial lead:
❒aerial.
SOUND SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
The sound system must be installed
in the space occupied by the centre
glove compartment where you will
find the wiring. Press tabs A to
remove the compartment fig. 110.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 74
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 77
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 81
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 89
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 91
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 92
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 92
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 93
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 93
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 94
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 95
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 95
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 96
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 96
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................. 97
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 97
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 98
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 99
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 99
- GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............ 100
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 100
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 101
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 101
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 101
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 102
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 103
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............ 103
- TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ....................................... 104- TPMS ............................................... 104
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............ 105
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE ...... 105
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 106
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 106
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 107
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 107
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 107
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 107
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 108
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberABS FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault.
In this case the braking system will work as normal, but
without the extra performance offered by the ABS.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive carefully and contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberFUEL RESERVE
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on when about 9 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink to indicate a
system fault. If this is the case, go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
The triangle on the left side of thesymbol indicates
the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to
read is very important: it describes
the safety systems with which
the car is equipped and provides
instructions on how to use them
correctly.ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............110
ABS ................................................110
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM .......................112
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS .......................................115
SEAT BELTS ...................................115
SBR SYSTEM .................................117
PRETENSIONERS...........................117
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......120
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SETUP .............................124
FRONT AIRBAGS............................127
SIDE BAGS .....................................132
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