BATTERY
DISCONNECTION
FUNCTION
(DISCONNECTOR)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The battery disconnection function is
enabled with the ignition key in the
BATT position, as illustrated on the
dedicated plate located in the area
illustrated in fig. 77.To turn the ignition key to BATT
position, press button A (red) fig. 78.
The battery will be disconnected, by
interrupting the earth lead, about 45
seconds after the key is turned to the
BATT position.
This 45 second period is necessary to:
❒allow the driver to get out of the
vehicle and lock the doors using the
remote control;
❒guarantee that all the vehicle
electrical systems have been
deactivated.
With the battery disconnected, access
to the vehicle will only be possible by
unlocking the driver's door using the
mechanical lock.To restore the battery connection, insert
the ignition key and turn it to the
MAR-ON position, the vehicle can be
started normally at this point.
If the battery is disconnected, it may be
necessary to set certain electrical
devices again (e.g. clock, date, etc.).
CENTRAL LOCKING
To lock all doors at the same time,
press button A fig. 79, located on the
centre console control panel, regardless
of the position of the ignition key.
The LED on the button switches on
when the doors are locked.
The electric window panel features a
button D fig. 80 which independently
unlocks/locks the load compartment.
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch
that, in the event of a crash, comes
into operation by cutting off the fuel
supply and turning off the engine as a
consequence.
When the inertia switch cuts in, it cuts
off the fuel supply and also activates
the hazard warning lights, side lights
and courtesy lights while releasing
all the doors and displaying the relevant
message; they are deactivated by
pressing button A. On some versions,
there is also a safety relay that activates
in the event of impact to cut off the
electrical supply. In this way, fuel is
prevented from escaping if the pipes
are broken and the formation of sparks
or electrical discharges following
damage to the vehicle electrical
components is avoided.
29) 30)
IMPORTANT After an accident,
remember to remove the key from the
ignition device to prevent the battery
from running down. If no fuel leaks
or damage to vehicle's electrical
devices (e.g. headlights) are detected
after the impact and the vehicle is
able to set off again, reactivate the
automatic fuel cut-off switch.
Restoring the fuel cut-
off switch
Press button A fig. 81 to reactivate the
fuel cut off switch.
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COMPARTMENT
BENEATH PASSENGER
SIDE FRONT SEAT
Proceed as follows to use the
compartment:
❒Open the flap A fig. 90 and remove it
as illustrated;
❒turn the lock knob B anticlockwise
and remove it to allow the
compartment to be removed.
REAR PARTITION
The vehicle may be equipped with a
solid rear partition or with a sliding glass
partition.
To open/close the sliding glass partition
use the knob A fig. 91.
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.
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Device activation
The dead lock device is automatically
activated on every door with two short
presses on the button
on the key
with remote control fig. 104.
Device activation is indicated by 3
flashes of the direction indicators and a
flash of the LED on button A fig. 107
on the dashboard.
If one or more of the doors is not
perfectly shut, the dead lock device will
not be activated, thus preventing a
person getting into the car through the
open door and, on shutting, it,
remaining stuck inside the passenger
compartment.
Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on
every door in the following cases:
❒if the mechanical key is turned to the
opening position in the driver's door;
❒by unlocking the doors using the
remote control;
❒by turning the ignition key to the
MAR-ON position.SLIDING SIDE DOOR
35) 36)
To open the sliding side door, lift handle
A fig. 109 and slide the door open.
The sliding side door is equipped with a
stop that prevents it sliding beyond
the end of its travel when opening.
To close, operate the exterior handle A
(or the corresponding interior handle)
and push to closed.
In any case, make sure that the door is
correctly hooked to the device which
keeps the door fully open.SLIDING SIDE WINDOW
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To open, keep the two handles B fig.
110 pressed toward one another and
slide the window.
When the two handles are released, the
sliding glass may stop in intermediate
positions.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
ELECTRIC
Switches fig. 118 on the inner armrest
of the driver's door control the following
with the ignition key in the MAR-ON
position:
A: left front window opening/closing;
B: right front window opening/closing.Continuous automatic
operation
All versions are equipped with
automatic raising and lowering of the
front, driver's side window.
Keep one of the buttons pressed for
longer than half a second to operate
the automatic continuous window
operation function. The window stops
when it reaches the end of travel
position, or when the button is pressed
again.
IMPORTANT With the ignition key in the
STOP position or extracted, the
electric windows remain activated for
about 3 minutes and are deactivated
immediately when one of the doors
is opened.
Front passenger side
door
A dedicated switch for operating the
window is located on the inner armrest
of the passenger side front door.
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WARNING
44) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during operation,
always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being
injured either directly by the
moving window or through
objects getting caught or by being
hit. When leaving the vehicle,
always remove the key from the
ignition switch to avoid the risk of
injury to anyone remaining in
the car due to accidental
operation of the electric windows.
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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-ON 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
oron the control panel fig.
124.
The instrument panel display shows the
position in relation to the adjustment
set.IMPORTANT Check the alignment of
the light beams each time the weight of
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 WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are
aligned for operation in the country
where the vehicle was originally
purchased. When in countries where
you drive on the other side of the road,
you need to alter the beam direction
by affixing a specially designed
self-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.
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TPMS operation faults
The system fault is indicated by
warning light
which first flashes for
75 seconds and then stays on steadily.
This can occur in any of the following
situations:
❒interference caused by electronic
devices or radio frequency emissions
similar to those of the TPM sensors.
❒Application of tinted films which
interfere with the signals of the radio
waves.
❒Presence of snow or ice on the
wheels or the wheel arches.
❒Use of snow chains.
❒Use of wheels/tyres not equipped
with TPM sensors.
❒The space-saver wheel is not
equipped with the tyre pressure
control sensor. Therefore, the tyre
pressure is not controlled by the
system.
❒If the space-saver wheel replaces a
tyre with a pressure lower than the
insufficient pressure limit, an acoustic
signal will be emitted and the warning
light
will switch on at the next
ignition cycle.❒When the original tyre is repaired or
replaced and it is mounted back on
the vehicle to replace the space-
saver wheel, the TPMS will update
automatically and the warning light
will switch off, provided that the
pressure of none of the four tyres is
below the insufficient pressure limit.
You may need to drive the vehicle for
about 20 minutes at a speed higher
than 20 km/h to allow the TPMS
to receive this information.IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
WARNING
69) The TPMS is optimised for the
original tyres and wheels
provided. TPMS pressures and
alerts have been defined
according to the size of the tyres
mounted on the vehicle. Using
equipment with different size,
type or kind may cause irregular
system operation or sensor
damage. Non-original spare
wheels can damage the sensor.
Do not use tyre sealant or
balancing weights if the vehicle is
equipped with TPMS as these
may damage the sensors.
70) If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the
pressure on all four tyres.
71) TPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the
tyre pressure every month; it is
not even to be considered a
replacing system for maintenance
or a safety system.
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"ENERGY SAVING"
FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, after the engine has been
automatically restarted, the driver does
not take any action for a period of
about 3 minutes, the Start&Stop
system will definitively stop the engine
to avoid fuel consumption. The engine
can only be started using the key in
such cases.
NoteIn any case, it is possible to keep
the engine running by deactivating
the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the
Start&Stop system is deactivated. The
driver is informed about the fault
through the switching on of the
icon
together with a message on the
display. In this case, contact a Fiat
Dealership.VEHICLE INACTIVITY
In the event of vehicle inactivity, special
attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply. Proceed as follows: detach
connector A fig. 134 (by pressing
button B) from sensor C for monitoring
the status of the battery installed on
the negative battery pole D. This sensor
should never be disconnected from
the pole except if the battery is
replaced.
87) 88)
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP, wait at least 1 minute
before disconnecting the electrical
supply to the battery.JUMP STARTING
89)
In the event of jump starting fig. 135
with a booster battery, never connect
the negative lead (-) of the booster
battery to the negative pole C of the
vehicle's battery, but rather to an
engine/gearbox earth point (follow the
lead connection procedure described in
the "Jump starting" paragraph in the
chapter "In an emergency").
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