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IMPORTANT The reset operation when
“Trip B” details are being displayed
resets only the information associated
with this function.
Start of journey procedure
With the ignition key in the MAR-ON
position, reset by pressing the TRIP
button and keeping it pressed for more
than 2 seconds.
Trip Exit
You can automatically exit the TRIP
function once all the values have been
displayed or by holding the MODE
button down for more than 1 second.
IMPORTANT
21) The “Trip B” function may be
disabled (see paragraph
“Activating Trip B”). “Range” and
“Instant consumption"
parameters cannot be reset.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
blueAUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
This warning light comes on when the automatic
main beam headlights are activated.
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main
beam headlights are turned on.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
green"UP" FUNCTION
(only with COMFORT-MATIC gearbox, for
versions/markets, where provided)
The UP function can be activated only with
automatic logic enabled on the COMFORT-MATIC
gearbox.
The UP function can be activated by pressing the
UP button located amongst the controls in the
dashboard.
After activating this function, the warning light
on the instrument panel switches on,
together with a confirmation message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display.
For more details on the system operation refer to
the COMFORT-MATIC supplement.
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What it means What to do
MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on when a fault is detected
in the automatic switching-on system for the main
beam headlights.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
When the outside temperature reaches or falls
below 3°C the outside temperature indication
flashes to warn the driver about the possible
presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated message
(only for versions with a multifunction display).
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The symbol switches on together with a
dedicated message when the vehicle exceeds the
set speed limit (see “Multifunction Display” in
section “Knowing your vehicle”).
SCHEDULED SERVICING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on together with a
dedicated message next to the scheduled
servicing warning and stays on until the service
deadline is reached. It switches off after the
service has been carried out at a Fiat Dealership
or once 1000 km have been covered from the
service deadline.
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SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A fig. 153 and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
On removal, if the seat belt jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull
it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the retractor, the belt
automatically adapts to the body of the
passenger wearing it, allowing freedom
of movement.The retractor may lock up when the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope: this
is perfectly normal.
Furthermore, the retractor mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or
in the event of sudden braking,
collisions or high-speed bends.
104)
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust, use button A fig. 154 and
raise or lower handle B.
105) 106)
Always adjust the seat belt height to the
passenger's body. This precaution
may considerably reduce the risk of
injury in the event of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when
the belt passes approximately half way
between the shoulder and the neck.Seat belt with retractor
for front central place
on bench seat
The two-seater front bench is equipped
with an on-board seat belt (retractor
on seat) with three anchorage points for
the central position fig. 155.
WARNING
104) Never press button C fig. 153
when travelling.
105) The height of the seat belts
must be adjusted with the vehicle
stationary.
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127) If the key is inserted and turned
to MAR-ON, airbags may be
deployed if another vehicle
crashes into the vehicle even if
the engine is not running and the
vehicle is stationary. Therefore,
even if the car is stationary, when
an active front passenger airbag
is fitted, DO NOT install rear
facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag
following an impact could cause
fatal injuries to the child.
Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger airbag when a rear
facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger
seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as
far as possible in order to prevent
the child restraint system from
coming into contact with the
dashboard. Immediately
reactivate the passenger airbag
as soon as the child restraint
system has been removed. Also
remember that, if the key is
turned to STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbags or
pretensioners) will be deployed in
the event of collision. Non-
deployment in such cases does
not indicate a system malfunction.128) If the vehicle has been subject
to theft, attempted theft,
vandalism, or flooding, have the
airbag system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.
129) When the ignition key is turned
to MAR-ON, the LED on button
on the dashboard blinks for a
few seconds (the number of
seconds may depend on the
market) to check the correct
operation of the LED on the
button.
130) Do not wash the seats with
water or pressurised steam (by
hand or at automatic car seat
washing stations).
131) The front airbag deploys in the
event of more severe collisions
than those required for deploying
the pretensioners. For impacts
whose intensity falls between the
two levels, normally, only the
pretensioners will be activated.
132) Do not affix rigid objects to the
coat hooks or support handles.133) The airbag does not replace
seat belts but increases their
efficiency. Furthermore, since
front airbags are not deployed in
low-speed frontal impacts, side
impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs,
the passengers are protected
only by the seat belts which must
therefore be fastened at all times.
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34)
IMPORTANT Apply the handbrake only
when the vehicle is at a standstill or
with the vehicle in motion only in the
event of a failure in the hydraulic
system. If exceptional use is made of
the handbrake with the vehicle in
motion, moderate traction is advisable
in order not to cause locking of the
rear end with consequent swerving of
the vehicle.
WARNING
135) Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle. Always
remove the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
IMPORTANT
34) If the vehicle is equipped with
self-levelling air suspension,
always check that there is
sufficient space above the roof
and around the vehicle when
parking. Indeed, the vehicle could
raise (or lower) automatically
depending on load or temperature
changes.
USING THE
GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
the required position (the diagram
for gear engagement is shown on the
knob fig. 173).
To engage 6th gear (where provided),
operate the lever by pressing it towards
the right in order to avoid engaging
4th gear by mistake. The action is
similar for shifting from 6th gear to 5th
gear.
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be
engaged when the vehicle is at a
standstill. With the engine running, wait
for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging
reverse to prevent damage to the gears
and grating.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Installing the ball head
tow bar
1. Remove the plug from the mounting
pipe.
The ball head tow bar is usually in the
released position when taken out from
the luggage compartment. This can
be observed by the flywheel spaced
from the tow bar, corresponding to
a slot of approx. 5 mm (see figure) and
by the red mark on the flywheel
directed to the green mark on the tow
bar.
Please note that the tow bar can be
installed only when in these conditions.
If the locking mechanism of the tow
bar is disengaged before the
installation, or at any other time, and is
in the locked position, it must be
pre-loaded. The locked position can be
identified by the green mark of the
flywheel coinciding with the green mark
of the tow bar and by the flywheel in
the stop position on the tow bar,
namely without slot (see figure).The locking mechanism is pre-loaded
as follows: with the key inserted and
the lock open, extract the flywheel
following the direction of the arrow and,
to pre-load, rotate according to the
direction of the arrow b until the stop.
The release lever is engaged and the
locking mechanism remains in the
pre-loading position even when the
flywheel is released. The tow bar must
be inserted in the housing pipe with the
coupling pin for the installation. Insert
from the bottom and push upwards.
The mechanism then locks
automatically. Keep your hands far from
the flywheel, as it rotates during the
locking procedure.2. The tow bar must be inserted in the
housing pipe with the coupling pin
for the installation. Insert from the
bottom and push upwards. The
mechanism then locks automatically.
Keep your hands far from the flywheel,
as it rotates during the locking
procedure.
3. Close the lock and always remove
the key. The key cannot be removed
when the lock is released. Apply the
protection cap on the lock.
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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 .................202
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................203
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC QUICK
TYRE REPAIR KIT ...........................208
CHANGING A BULB .......................212
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB ..216
CHANGING AN INTERIOR BULB ....221
REPLACING FUSES........................222
BATTERY RECHARGING ................232
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................233
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................233
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