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REFUELLINGPetrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles 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.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Versions with manual gearbox (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 the key as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with manual gearbox (Diesel 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 MAR and wait for the
warning light to switch off. Turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with automatic transmission(where present): make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or
N (Neutral), depress the brake pedal, without pressing the accelerator pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV or press the ignition device
button; release the key or the button as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a 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), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols can also be found under the bonnet.

and the rear door. The LED will switch
off subsequently to the opening of any
door.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
OUTSIDE
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
"
FIAT" button on the key or fit and then
turn its metal insert in the driver's door
lock.
The door lock can anyway be activated
with all doors locked and the rear flap
open (for versions/markets, where
provided). Once the
"FIAT" button
on the key is pressed, all locks are
closed, including the one for the open
rear flap. When the open rear flap is
closed, it will be locked and can no
longer be opened from outside.
8)
2) 3)
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn
its metal insert in the driver's door lock.
Door opening/closing mechanism
initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
close all the doors;
press thebutton on the remote
control;
press thebutton on the remote
control.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
9) 10)
This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside.
This device 2 fig. 5 can be engaged
only with the doors open:
position A: device engaged (door
locked);
position B: device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged.
Passenger side front door and rear
door emergency locking device
Used to lock the doors when there is no
electrical power supply. Insert the metal
insert of the ignition key in position 1
indicated in fig. 5 (passenger side front
door) or 1 fig. 6 (rear doors) and then
turn the key clockwise and then remove
it from position 1.
To restore the starting condition of the
door locks (only if battery charge
restored) press the
button on the
remote control or the
button on the
dashboard or introduce the metal insert
of the ignition key in the driver's side
front door pawl and pull the door inner
handle.
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WARNING
28)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
29)Before performing any maintenance
operations, always turn off the engine and
remove the key from the ignition to lock the
steering column (especially when the car
wheels are not touching the ground). If this
is not possible (for example if the key
needs to be turned to MAR or the engine
must be running), remove the main fuse
that protects the electric power steering.
BOOT
9)
IMPORTANT When travelling, do not
put any object on the rear parcel shelf
because they can injure passengers in
the event of an accident or sudden
braking.
OPENING
30)
Rear flap opening
When the central locking system is
unlocked, the rear boot flap can be
opened from outside the car using the
electric opening handle (where
provided) fig. 43 located under the
handle until the unlocking click is heard
or by pressing the
fig. 42 button on
the dashboard.The roof light inside the luggage
compartment will turn on when the rear
flap is opened; the roof light will
automatically switch off when the rear
flap is closed (see also "Interior lights").
If the rear flap is left open, the roof light
will automatically switch off to preserve
the battery charge.
Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:
For versions with folding rear seat
backrests:
lower the head restraints and fold the
backrests;
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to mechanically release the rear flap,
using a screwdriver or the metal key
insert, operate the lever in the point
indicated in fig. 44 and release the lock.
For versions with fixed rear seat
backrests:
pull the cable located on the left side
below the rear seat cushion in fig. 45.
CLOSING
To close the rear flap, lower it onto the
lock until you hear it click.
IMPORTANT Before closing the rear
flap make sure that you have the keys,
since the rear flap is automatically
locked.
INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protective fuse
blows, the rear flap opening/closing
mechanism must be reinitialised as
follows:
close all the doors and the rear flap;
press the"FIAT" button on the
remote control;
press thebutton on the remote
control.
REAR CURRENT SOCKET
This is located on the left-hand side of
the boot. This operation is possible only
with the key turned to MAR.
WARNING
30)Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the rear boot
flap.
IMPORTANT
9)The dimensions of the platform permit a
maximum distributed weight capacity of
50 kg: do not load objects with a greater
weight.
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(for versions/markets, where provided)

20)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
21)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
22)Warning light
will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be used
as normal, but a Fiat Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.
PARKING BRAKE
103) 104)
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Handbrake engagement:
Pull lever 1 upwards until the car is
secured.
To use the handbrake pull the lever
fig. 78 upwards until the car cannot be
moved. Four or five clicks are generally
enough when the car is on level ground
while nine or ten may be required if the
car is on a steep slope and laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the
ignition key is at MAR position, the
warning light
will appear on the
instrument panel.Handbrake disengagement:
Raise lever 1 slightly, hold down button
2 and lower the lever, checking that the
warning light
on the instrument
panel switches off.
WARNING
103)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
104)For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
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connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
connect one end of the cable used
for negative (–) to the negative terminal
(–) of the auxiliary battery;
connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(a visible metal part of the engine or
gearbox/transmission of the vehicle
with flat battery) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system;
start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a few
minutes at idling. Start the engine of the
vehicle with flat battery.Cable disconnection
Once the engine is started, remove the
leads, reversing the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If it is often necessary to perform a
jump starting, have the vehicle battery
and the recharging system checked by
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
134)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition key is in the STOP position. Follow
the indications on the plate underneath the
bonnet. We recommend that you remove
the key from the ignition if other people
remain in the vehicle. The vehicle should
always be left after the key has been
removed or turned to the STOP position.
During refuelling, make sure that the engine
is off (and that the ignition key is in the
STOP position).
135)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
136)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.137)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Therefore, keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
40)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
41)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery. The
following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use any
other exposed metallic part.
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fully depress the brake pedal and
hold it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole 2 fig. 131 and
adjust the release lever;
place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter correctly;
start the engine.
Key removal
42)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the parking brake;
using the provided key 1
fig. 132 (located in the casing
containing the on-board documents or
in the tool compartment in the boot),
undo the fixing screws 2 fig. 133 for the
lower cover 3;
remove the lower steering wheel
cover 3 by releasing it from its housing;
pull tab 4 fig. 134 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
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