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Every control, repair and replacement operation
concerning the airbags must be carried out only at
Fiat Dealerships.
If you are having the vehicle scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the
vehicle changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this "Owner's
Handbook".
Pretensioners, front airbags and front side bags are
deployed differently according to the type of
collision. Non-deployment of one of these devices
does not therefore indicate a system fault.
WARNING
There may be a fault in the retaining
systems if the warning light
does not
light up when the key is turn on or remains on
while travelling (on some versions with a
message on the display). In this case, the airbags
or the pretensioners may not be activated in
the case of an accident or (more seldom) they
may be activated incorrectly. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
The expiration dates of the explosive
charge and the clock wire are shown on
a label contained in the glove box. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the devices replaced when
the expiration date approaches.
WARNING
Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc .): they could cause
severe injur y if the airbag is deployed.
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PARKING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (1
stgear if parked uphill or reverse if
facing downhill) and leave the wheels turned.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, it is
advisable to block the wheels with a wedge or stone.
To prevent draining the battery, do not leave the
ignition key turned to MAR. Always remove the key
when you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always remove the ignition key when leaving the
vehicle, and take it with you.
SNOW TYRESA Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide advice
concerning the most suitable type of tyre for your
requirements.
For the type, pressures and specifications of the
snow tyre to be used, follow carefully the
instructions given in the “Wheels” paragraph of the
“Technical specifications” section.
The winter performance of these tyres is
considerably reduced when the tread thickness is less
than 4 mm. If this is the case, replace them.
Due to their specific features, the performance of
snow tyres is much lower than that of standard tyres
in normal conditions or on long motorway stretches.
You should therefore use them only in the
conditions for which they were designed.
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LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go out as soon as
the engine has started (with the engine running at
idle speed a brief delay before going out is
acceptable).
If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.ABS SYSTEM FAULT (amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on when the system is
either not working properly or not available. In this
case the braking system maintains its own unaltered
efficiency but without the advantage of the ABS
system. Drive carefully and go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
EBD FAULT (red/amber)
Simultaneous lighting of warning lights
and
with the engine running indicates an EBD system
fault or that the system is not available. In this case,
the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle
may swerve when braking sharply. Drive very
carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have the system
inspected immediately.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
ESP/TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
FAULT (amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off, or stays on
together with the LED on the ASR OFF button when
travelling, contact a Fiat Dealership.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
NoteFlashing of the warning light while driving
indicates the action of the ESP system.
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CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder, proceed as follows:
❒disengage coupling B fig. 133;
❒turn anticlockwise the cylinder to replace and raise
it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect B to the canister and fit the filler tube A
into its allocated space.
CHANGING A BULBGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒Before changing a bulb check the contacts for
oxidation;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the
same type and power;
❒always check the height of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb, for reasons of safety;
❒when a light is not working, check that the
corresponding fuse is intact before changing the
bulb. For the location of fuses, refer to the
“Changing a fuse” paragraph in this section;
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to the electrical
system that are not carried out
properly or do not take the system's technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas
which may cause small fragments of
glass to be projected outwards if the bulb is
broken.
fig. 133
F0T0132
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TYPES OF BULBSVarious types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
Glass bulbs:(type A) clipped into position. Pull to remove.Bayonet bulbs:(type B) press the bulb and turn
anticlockwise to extract.
Tubular bulbs:(type C) release them from their contacts
to remove.
Halogen bulbs:(type D) to remove the bulb, release the
clip holding the bulb in place.
Halogen bulbs:(type E) to remove the bulb, release the
clip holding the bulb in place.
Xenon gas discharge lamps:(type F) go to a Fiat
Dealership for replacement.
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CHANGING AN EXTERIOR BULBFor the type of bulb and corresponding power rating,
see the paragraph "Changing a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters fig. 134 contain sidelight,
dipped beam, main beam and direction indicator
bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as
follows:
❒A Side lights/tail lights and main/dipped beam
headlights;
❒B Direction indicators.SIDE LIGHTS - TAIL LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective lid A fig. 134;
❒turn the bulb holder A fig. 135 anticlockwise and
remove it;
❒remove the bulb B and replace it;
❒refit the new bulb, insert the bulb holder A fig. 135
again and then refit the protective lid A fig. 134
correctly.
fig. 134
F0T0093
fig. 135
F0T0094
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DIPPED/MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb (double filament), proceed as
follows:
❒remove the protective lid A fig. 134;
❒release the bulb holder clip;
❒remove the bulb A fig. 136 from connector B and
replace it;
❒refit the new bulb by inserting it on connector B
and then make the contour of the metallic part
mate with the grooves obtained on the headlight
parabola;
❒refit the bulb holder clip and refit the protective lid
A fig. 134 correctly.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the protective lid B fig. 134 anticlockwise;
❒remove the bulb A fig. 137 and replace it;
❒refit the protective lid B correctly.
fig. 136
F0T0095
fig. 137
F0T0096
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Side lights
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒operate the lens A fig. 138 to press in the internal
catch B fig. 139, then pull the unit outwards;
❒turn the bulb holder C anti-clockwise, extract bulb
D and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it
clockwise;
❒refit the unit making sure that the internal catch B
clips into position.FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT Contact Fiat Dealership to replace the
front fog lights.
fig. 138
F0T0097
fig. 139
F0T0098
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