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E-LOCKER SYSTEM
(Front differential
locking)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on (on
some versions together with a
dedicated message on the display) as
follows:
– flashing when the system is
activated;
– flashing more rapidly to indicate
that the speed of the vehicle is
approaching 20 km/h;
– constantly if there is a fault with
the system.RIGHT DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved upwards or, together with
the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
LEFT DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the
hazard warning light button is
pressed.
ELD
SIDE LIGHTS (green) -
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side lights
The warning light switches on when
the side lights are activated.
Follow me home
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This warning light switches on when
this device is activated (see Follow
Me Home in this section).
The display will show the dedicated
message.
FOG LIGHTS (green)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the front fog lights are activated.REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the rear fog lights are activated.
3
5
4
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when
the main beams headlights are
activated.
1
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HEATING
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section.
2) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
3) Air distribution knob D; indicator
on:
≤to warm the feet and, at the
same time, demist the
windscreen;
μto direct air to the feet and
receive air of a slightly lower
temperature at the central
diffusers and dashboard vents;
wfor rapid heating.
4) Recirculation cursor: to achieve
more rapid heating, move the air
recirculation cursor to vi.e.
circulation of internal air only.FAST DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section (turned
to the far right).
2) Fan knob C: indicator on
maximum speed.
3) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on -.
IMPORTANT With the air
distribution knob at -air also
comes out of the central and side
diffusers. To optimise
demisting/defrosting (also on side
windows) stop the air flow at the
central diffusers (specific control
knob turned down to
O
p) and
open the side diffusers (specific
control knob turned up to
¥).4) Air recirculation cursor at
¶i.e.
air drawn in from outside.
After demisting/defrosting, operate
the controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
VENTILATION
1) Central and side diffusers:
completely open.
2) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on blue section.
3) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
4) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on
¥.
5) Air recirculation cursor: at
¶i.e. air drawn in from outside.
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IMPORTANT With the air
distribution knob at -air also
comes out of the central and side
diffusers. To optimise demisting
/defrosting (also on side windows)
stop the air flow at the central
diffusers (specific control knob
turned down to
Op) and open the
side diffusers (specific control knob
turned up to
¥).
After demisting, operate the
controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk operates most of the
external lights.
The ignition key has to be at MAR
for the exterior lights to switch on.
The instrument panel and the
various dashboard controls will
switch on with the external lights.
LIGHTS OFF fig. 60
Ring nut turned to position
O.
SIDE LIGHTS fig. 60
Turn the ring nut to
6.
The
3warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS fig. 60
Turn the ring nut to
2.
The
3warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
fig. 60
With the ring nut at
2, push the
stalk forwards towards the
dashboard (stable position).
The
1warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
They switch off when the stalk is
pulled towards the steering wheel
(the dipped headlights are
reactivated).
FLASHING fig. 60
You can flash the beams by pulling
the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position).
The
1warning light will switch on
in the instrument panel.
fig. 60
F0X0035m
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fig. 61
F0X0036m
DIRECTION
INDICATORS fig. 61
Up = right indicator.
Down = left indicator.
The
¥or Îwarning light flashes on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are
switched off automatically when the
steering wheel is straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash
briefly to show that you are about
to change lane, turning the wheel
only slightly, move the stalk up or
down without clicking into position
(unstable position).
When released the stalk will return
to its initial position.“FOLLOW ME
HOME” DEVICE fig. 62
This device lights up the space in
front of the vehicle for a short time.
Activation
With ignition key at STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel and move it within
2 minutes after the engine stops.
Each time the stalk is moved, the
lights stay on for a further 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are switched
off automatically.
The display shows the time set.Deactivation
Pull the lever towards the steering
wheel for more than 2 seconds or
turn the key to MAR in the ignition
switch.
61
fig. 62
F0X0305m
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Do not use the
windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow
or ice from the windscreen. In
these conditions, the windscreen
wipers may be submitted to
excessive effort resulting in the
motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation being inhibited
for a few seconds. If operation is
not subsequently restored,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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fig. 64
F0X0040m
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS fig. 64
They are turned on by pressing
switch A, regardless of the position
of the ignition key.
With the device activated, the
switch flashes and the warning
lights flash on the instrument panel
at the same time.
To switch off, press the switch again.The use of hazard
warning lights is
governed by the highway code
of the country you are in.
Drivers must therefore comply
with the regulations that the
code contains.
WARNING
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CONTROLSWITCHES fig. 65
These are located above the central
air diffusers.
They only operate with ignition key
at MAR.
When a function is activated, the
appropriate warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
To deactivate, press the button
again.
(
r
fig. 65
F0X0041m
Rear fog lights
Switch A: to activate these lights, the
dipped headlights and/or front fog
lights must be switched on. The rear
fog lights are deactivated when the
ignition key is turned to STOP.
If they are required when the vehicle
is next started, they must be
reactivated.
Fog lights
Switch B: to activate these lights, the
external lights must be switched on
(not the main beam headlights). The
front fog lights are deactivated when
the ignition key is turned to STOP.
If they are required when the vehicle
is next started, they must be
reactivated.Driving lights
Switch C. To activate these lights,
the mean beam headlights must be
switched on. The driving lights are
deactivated when the ignition key is
turned to STOP.
If they are required when the vehicle
is next started, they must be
reactivated.
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH fig. 66
This is a safety switch that is tripped
in the event of impact, cutting off the
fuel supply, thereby causing the
engine to stop.
fig. 66
F0X0042m
fig. 67
F0X0043m
If, after a collision, you
smell fuel or notice
leaks from the fuel system, do
not reset the switch to avoid
the risk of fire.
WARNING
INTERNAL FEATURES
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
fig. 67
To open, pull grip A. On some
versions, when the glove
compartment opens the internal
lighting switches on. Some versions
feature an upper compartment. To
open press button B. If no fuel leaks are detected and the
vehicle can be started again, press
button A to reactivate the fuel
system.
After a collision, remember to turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent
battery from running down.
Do not travel with the
glove box open: it could
injure the passenger in the
event of an accident.
WARNING
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fig. 68
F0X0044m
fig. 69
F0X0045m
fig. 70
F0X0046m
GLASSES HOLDER fig. 68
For some versions, there is a glasses
holder on the driver side door. To
open, operate in the direction of the
arrow as illustrated.
FRONT ROOF LIGHTS
With tilting lens fig. 69
The roof light is switched on using
the lens, as follows:
pressed to 1: off;
normal position: switches on when a
door is opened;
pressed to 2: always onWith switches
and spot light fig. 70
The roof light switches on in 2
different situations according to the
position of switch A:
1: always on (ON) even with doors
closed;
2: switches on when a door is
opened;
3: always off (OFF).
Spot light
Switch B controls the spot light,
depending on the position:
1: spot light on (ON);
2: spot light off (OFF).Roof light timing
On some versions, to facilitate
getting into/out of the vehicle,
especially at night or with poor
lighting, 2 different timing modes are
available.
Entrance timing
The roof lights switch on as follows:
– for a period of 15 seconds when
the front doors are unlocked;
– for a period of 3 minutes when
one of the doors is opened;
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