GRAPHICAL INDEX
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HEADLIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................152
❒Daytime running lights ......................... 34
❒Side lights/dipped beam headlights .... 34
❒Main beam headlights ......................... 34
❒Bulb replacement ................................155
WHEELS
❒Rims and tyres ....................................226
❒Tyre pressure ......................................230
❒Replacing a wheel ...............................166
❒Fix&Go tyre repair kit ...........................170
DOOR MIRRORS
❒Adjustment ......................................... 33
❒Folding ............................................... 32
DOORS
❒Central opening/closing ...................... 19
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
❒Operation ........................................... 39
❒Blade replacement ..............................202
ENGINE
❒Engine compartment ..........................189❒Technical data .....................................216
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.THE KEYS....................................... 14
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 16
SYMBOLS ...................................... 17
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 18
DOORS ........................................... 19
SEATS ............................................ 23
PARTITIONS ................................... 28
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 30
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 32
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 32
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 34
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 36
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER ............................................ 39
HEATING AND VENTILATION
SYSTEM ......................................... 41
DIFFUSERS..................................... 42
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 43
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 45
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 49
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 55
CONTROLS .................................... 56
BONNET ......................................... 57
BOOT ............................................. 58
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 62
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 66HEADLIGHTS.................................. 66
RADIO............................................. 67
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 68
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left stalk includes the controls for
the exterior lights.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on
with the external lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR
and the ring nut turned to position
Othe daytime running lights are
automatically activated; the other lights
and interior lighting remain off. In some
markets, the automatic operation of
the daytime running lights can be
activated/deactivated via the display
menu (see "Digital/multifunction display"
in this section). If the daytime running
lights are deactivated, no light comes
on when the ring nut is turned toO.
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DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/
SIDE LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn the ring nut to
. If dipped
headlights are activated, the daytime
running lights switch off and the side
lights and dipped headlights switch on.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel. When the ignition
key is turned to STOP or removed
and the ring nut is turned fromOto
,
all the side lights and the number plate
lights come on. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument
panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position
, push the
stalk forward toward the dashboard
(stable position). The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
Pulling the stalk towards the steering
wheel, the main beams are turned
off and the dipped headlights on.
FLASHING
You can flash the beams pulling the
stalk toward the steering wheel
(unstable position). The
warning
light switches on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk into (stable) position fig.
59:
❒up (position 1): to activate the right
direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): activates the left
direction indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel.
Direction indicators switch off
automatically when the vehicle is back
in a straight line.
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Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This device allows the illumination of the
space in front of the vehicle for a preset
time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel and move it
within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
The warning light
on the
instrument panel will light up and the
corresponding message will appear in
the display (see “Warning lights and
messages” section) for as long as the
function is activated.
The warning light comes on when the
stalk is operated and stays on until
the function is automatically
deactivated.
Each movement of the stalk only
increases the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.WARNING
27) The daytime running lights are
an alternative to dipped
headlights for driving during the
daytime. They are compliant in
countries where is it obligatory to
have lights on during the day
and permitted in those where it is
not obligatory. Daytime running
lights cannot replace dipped
headlights when driving at night
or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is
governed by the highway code of
the country in which you are
driving. Comply with the
prescriptions.
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A further stroke after approximately 6
seconds completes the cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the ring nut to
to operate the
rear window wiper:
❒in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
❒in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
❒in continuous mode with reverse gear
engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
5)
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
They are activated when the dipped
headlights are on and the windscreen
washer is activated.
IMPORTANT Check jet function and
cleanliness at regular intervals.
6)
IMPORTANT
3) Do not use the windscreen wiper
to remove layers of snow or ice
from the windscreen. In such
conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation
for a few seconds, may intervene.
If operation is not restored (even
after turning the key and
restarting the engine), contact a
Fiat Dealership.
4) Do not operate the windscreen
wiper with the blades lifted from
the windscreen.5) Do not use the rear window wiper
to remove layers of snow or ice. In
such conditions, the wiper may
be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor protection, which
prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If
operation is not restored, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
6) The headlamp washer jet does not
function when the level of fluid in
the reservoir falls below 1.6 litres.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press the
button with the dipped
beam headlights or front fog lights on to
turn the rear fog lights on. The
warning light on the panel switches
on.
Press the button again to turn the lights
off, or turn off the dipped beam
headlights and/or the front fog lights
(where provided).
BONNET
Opening
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 77 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
❒operate lever B fig. 78, lift the bonnet
and, at the same time, release the
supporting rod C fig. 79 from its
catch D, then insert the end of the
rod into housing E in the bonnet
(large hole) and push to safety
position (small hole), as shown in the
figure.
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Closing
Proceed as follows:
❒Hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove rod C
from housing E and fit it back into its
catch D;
❒Lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres above the engine
compartment and let it come down.
Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not just
secured in safety position. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press
the bonnet down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
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ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK
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8) 9)
FASTENERS
The fasteners are located at points A, B
and C fig. 112.
ROOF RAILS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the vehicle has
two longitudinal bars which, with the
addition of special accessories, can be
used to carry various objects (e.g.
skis, surfboards, etc.).
WARNING
44) Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance.
45) Check that the attachment fixing
screws are tight after a few
kilometres.
IMPORTANT
8) Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when driving,
the increased responsiveness
of the vehicle to side wind.
9) Never exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see chapter
“Technical specifications”).
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM ALIGNMENT
The correct alignment of the headlights
is essential for the comfort and safety
of the driver and other road users.
To ensure the best visibility when
travelling with the headlights on, the
headlight alignment must be correct.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the headlights checked and adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key
in the MAR position and the dipped
beam headlights on.
The vehicle tilts backwards when it is
laden, raising the beam. The beams
must therefore be realigned in this case.
Headlight alignment
adjustment
Press the
andfig. 113 buttons
on the control panel to adjust.
The display located on the instrument
panel provides a visual indication of the
adjustment position.
Position 0 - one or two people in the
front seats.
Position 1 - five people.
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Position 2 - five people + load in the
luggage compartment.
Position 3 - driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the light beam
alignment every time the load
transported changes.
FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
headlights checked and adjusted.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;
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