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9SAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLE WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to a Fiat Deal-
ership, which will deal with their dis-
posal.
fig. 5
F0P0007m
fig. 6
F0P0008m
Request for additional remote
controls
The system can recognise up to 8 remote
controls. Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership tak-
ing with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the vehicle’s own-
ership documents.
Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control
Battery replacement:❒
separate the two casings A andB-
fig. 6, by levering in the point shown by
the arrow in fig. 5;
❒
take out the battery and replace it C-
fig. 6;
❒
refit both casings, make sure they lock
into place;Re-initialisation of the remote
control set
After the substitution of batteries or the
disconnection of the battery (vehicle), it is
necessary to re-initialise the remote con-
trol set:
❒
Wait at least a minute before using the
remote control set and put it in posi-
tion A.
❒
Insert the key with the remote control
set into the starting switch.
❒
Within ten seconds, press one of the
two buttons (
∫
or
ª) for at least 5
seconds.
❒
Take the key with the remote control
set from the starting switch.
❒
Wait at least a minute before using the
remote control. The remote control
set works once more.
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170WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
BATTERYThe battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
The battery is located in the passenger
compartment, under the floor on the pas-
senger seat side. To reach the battery re-
move the protection cover.
Contact Fiat Dealership to check/change
the battery.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 14
The battery charge may be checked
through the indicator A(for versions/mar-
kets, where provided) set on the battery
cover and acting according to the colour
the indicator shows.
If the battery is not fitted with electrolyte
level indicator, the relevant checks must
only be carried out by authorised per-
sonnel.
To check the battery charge, slacken the
two fastening screws and open the cov-
er. Check the battery charge and then re-
close the cover, take care to prevent
pinching and short circuits.
Refer to the table below.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do
not bring naked flames or possible
sources of sparks near the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTERPollen filter replacement shall be carried
out at Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Brakes
– emergency....................................... 122
– fluid level ......................................... 168
Bulb (replacement).............................. 145Capacities ............................................ 208
Carrying children safely...................... 103
– ISOFIX child restraint
system (fitting)................................ 109
Central and side air vents .................. 30
Central locking .................................... 74
Changing a wheel................................. 141
Checking levels..................................... 164
Child restraint system label ............... 113
Cigar lighter .......................................... 69
Clock ...................................................... 16
Clutch..................................................... 187
CO2 emissions at exhaust ................. 214
Cruise control ...................................... 56Dashboard ........................................... 5
Demisting
– rear windows.......................32-36-40
– side front windows.............30-34-40– windscreen...........................30-34-40
Diesel filter
(water in diesel filter) ....................... 138
Dimensions........................................... 191
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb (replacement) ........................ 147
– control ............................................. 49
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 50
– front bulb replacement................. 148
– rear bulb replacement.................. 149
– side bulb replacement................... 148
Door locking/unlocking
remote control.................................. 7
Doors ..................................................... 71
Engine
Electric windows.................................. 76
Engine compartment........................... 164
Engine coolant level............................. 167
Engine oil consumption ...................... 166
Engine oil level ...................................... 166
ABS ...................................................... 84
Accessories purchased by
the owner ........................................... 94
Air cleaner............................................. 170
Air recirculation.........................33-38-43
Airbags .................................................. 112
– front passenger airbag and
child restraint systems ........ 113-114
– child restraint system label .......... 113
Ashtray................................................... 69Battery
– economy mode .............................. 157
– fluid level ......................................... 170
– jump starting ................................... 140
– recharging........................................ 157
– specifications................................... 186
Bodywork
– maintenance.................................... 176
– versions............................................ 179
Bonnet.................................................... 78
Brake fluid level .................................... 168
Brake lights............................................ 149
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