
VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228.Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR
and wait for the
andwarning lights to switch off. Then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.

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AIR VENTS
❒Diffusers ............................................. 42
LEFT STALK
❒External lights ..................................... 34
INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒Control panel and on-board
instruments ......................................... 72
❒Warning lights ..................................... 88
RIGHT STALK
❒Window cleaning ................................ 39
CAR RADIO
❒System ............................................... 67
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG
❒Front airbag ........................................122
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
❒Interior fittings ..................................... 62
DASHBOARD CONTROLS
❒Operation ........................................... 56
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
❒Heating and ventilation ........................ 43❒Manual climate control system ............ 45
❒Automatic climate control .................... 49
GEAR LEVER
❒Operation ...........................................133
STEERING WHEEL
❒Adjustment ......................................... 32
❒Driver's side front airbag .....................122
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THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the vehicle.
It is automatically activated when
the ignition key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic
device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna
built into the ignition device. The
signal, which changes each time the
engine is started, is the “password”,
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition key toMAR, the Fiat CODE
system control unit sends a recognition
code to the Powertrain Control Module
to deactivate the inhibitor.
The acknowledgement code is sent
only if the Fiat CODE system control
unit has recognised the code
transmitted from the key.Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code has not
been recognised correctly the warning
light
on the instrument panel turns
on accompanied by the related
message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, turn the key toSTOPand
then back toMAR; if the lock
continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system's control unit. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to 8)
stored with a code.
Activation of
warning
light while driving
❒If the warning light
switches on,
this means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (for example due to
a voltage drop).
❒If the warning light
stays on,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1) The electronic components inside
the key may be damaged if the
key is subjected to strong shocks.
In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic
devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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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.
27)
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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WINDOW OPENING/
CLOSING BY MEANS OF
A KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The windows can be opened/closed by
holding down the unlocking
/
locking
button of the key with remote
control respectively.
The windows move simultaneously as
long as the corresponding button is
held down; they will stop when they
reach the upper or lower end of travel
position, or the button is released.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
SYSTEM INITIALISATION
The window automatic lifting control
system must be reinitialised as a result
of:
❒on front doors:
– protection fuse or battery
disconnection;
❒on rear doors:
– protection fuse or battery
disconnection when the window is
moving;
– door opening with window moving,
due to the intervention of the anti-pinch
system;
– 50 window movements without ever
closing the window;– 3 door opening movements, with
moving window, without ever closing
the window.
Proceed as follows for the initialisation:
1. completely close the driver's door
window, keeping the operating button
pressed for at least 5 seconds after the
(upper) end of travel position
2. proceed in the same way on the
passenger's side door button and on
the buttons of rear doors.
WARNING
28) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during their operation,
ensure that any passengers are
not at risk from the moving glass
either by personal objects getting
caught in the mechanism or by
being hit by it directly.
29) When leaving the vehicle,
always remove the ignition key to
avoid the risk of injury due to
accidental operation of the
electric windows.
CONTROLS
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
button to turn them on.
The
warning light on the panel
switches on.
When the fog lights are on, the side
lights also come on, while the daytime
running lights go off irrespective of
the position of the twist switch.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
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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.
30) 31) 32) 33)
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
44) 45)
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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