Certain outfits are equipped with a
protective grille on the window of
the partition inside the load
compartment.
CUP HOLDER - CAN
HOLDER
The cup/can holder is located in the
centre of the dashboard fig. 92.CIGAR LIGHTER
It is located in the centre of the
dashboard fig. 93.
Press button on the cigarette lighter
to switch it on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON.
After about 15 seconds the button
will return to its original position
automatically and the cigar lighter is
ready for use.
31)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter has switched off.USB PORTS
(for versions/markets where
provided)
They can be located:
❒in the centre of the dashboard in
place of the cigar lighter and can
be used only as a charging source for
external devices;
❒on the central tunnel, above the
mobile phone holder fig. 94, to
connect to USB/iPod external
devices (see the Uconnect
Supplement).
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out
bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can
help you to deal with critical
situations independently and with
calm.
In an emergency we recommend
that you call the freephone number
found in the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
3428 0000 freephone number to
search the nearest Fiat Dealership.STARTING THE ENGINE .................198
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................199
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC QUICK
TYRE REPAIR KIT ...........................204
CHANGING A BULB .......................208
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB ..211
CHANGING AN INTERIOR BULB ....216
REPLACING FUSES........................217
BATTERY RECHARGING ................225
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................226
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................226
197
BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery
recharging procedure is given as
information only. You are advised to
contact a Fiat Dealership to have
this operation carried out.
IMPORTANT After turning the
ignition key to STOP and having
closed the driver side door, wait at
least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply
from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply
to the battery, make sure that
the ignition key is in the STOP
position and the driver side door is
closed.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time
may damage the battery.
169) 170)
IN THE ABSENCE OF
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed 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 before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the connector A (pressing
the button B) from the sensor C
monitoring the battery conditions, on
the negative pole D of the battery;
❒connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable to
sensor terminal F as in fig. 232;
❒turn on the charger;
❒at the end of the charging process,
switch the battery charger off;❒after having disconnected the
charger, reconnect connector A to
the sensor C as in fig. 232.
WARNING
169) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
your skin and eyes. The battery
should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and
fire.
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 82
Additional heater ............................ 42
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Advice for extending battery life...... 243
Air cleaner ...................................... 241
Air suspension ............................... 70
Arrangement possibilities for
Universal Isofix child restraint
system on seats of vehicle ........... 166
Ashtray .......................................... 67
ASR system ................................... 84
ASR (system) ................................. 84
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 35
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 51
Battery (disconnector) ................... 62
Battery disconnector ...................... 62
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 242
Battery (recharging) ........................ 225
Battery replacement ....................... 242
body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 254
Bodywork
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 248– Exterior and underbody
warranty .................................... 248
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 248
Bodywork version .......................... 256
Bonnet ........................................... 79
Bottle replacement ......................... 206
Brake fluid ...................................... 240
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 262
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 209
Bump starting ................................ 198
Cab glove compartment ............... 68
Capucine ....................................... 68
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 162
– Child restraint systems .............. 160
– Safety regulations ...................... 163
Central locking ............................... 62
Changing a bulb............................. 208
Changing an interior bulb ............... 216
Chassis marking ............................ 254
Checking and restoring pressure .... 206
Checking levels .............................. 235
Cigar lighter.................................... 66
Clutch ............................................ 260
CO2 emissions............................... 335Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 65
Controls ......................................... 60
Cruise Control ................................ 55
Daytime Running Lights ................ 49
Dead lock ...................................... 73
Demanding vehicle use .................. 234
Desk/Book rest .............................. 67
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 111
Diffusers ......................................... 29
Dimensions .................................... 268
Dipped headlights .................... 49-212
Direction indicators ................... 50-213
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 120
Door pockets ................................. 65
Doors ............................................. 72
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 111
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 92
Driving style.................................... 185
Electric windows ........................... 78
Electronic alarm ............................. 13
Engine codes ................................. 256
Engine coolant ............................... 238
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 118
Engine............................................ 258
Engine marking .............................. 255
Engine oil ....................................... 238
INDEX