IGNITION DEVICE
OPERATION
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 3:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked (with
key removed). Some electrical devices
(e.g. central door locking system, etc.)
are still available;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
On versions with automatic
transmission (if present) the ignition keycan only be removed when the gear
lever is at P (Park).
2) 3)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is in the STOP position,
remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
IMPORTANT If the ignition key has been
moved from the MAR to the STOP
position, the steering lock cannot
engage until the key is removed from
the ignition device.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the key to MAR.
4) 5) 6) 7)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the parking brake.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.4)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.
5)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
6)Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. On versions with
automatic transmission (where present),
bring the gear lever to P (Park) and turn the
ignition device to bring it to STOP. If the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope, chock
the wheels with wedges or stones. When
leaving the vehicle, always lock all the
doors by pressing the button on the key.
7)On versions with automatic transmission
(where present), it is advisable to put the
transmission in P, release the brake pedal
safely and then stop the engine to release
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
If the set value is at 0 seconds, the
feature can be activated as follows:
Bring the ignition device to STOP.
Within 2 minutes pull the left stalk in
main beam headlights flashing mode,
each displacement of the stalk will
correspond to an increment of 30
seconds of delay on headlights
switching off up to a maximum of 210
seconds (equal to 7 flashes).
If the vehicle also features the dusk
sensor, it is possible to activate feature
in automatic mode - with key to MAR
bring the ring nut to
position.
Bringing the key in OFF position with
the headlights turned on, the feature
automatically activates for the time
previously set in menu.
Deactivation
If activation is done by pulling the main
beam headlight stalk, deactivate the
feature keeping the left stalk in main
beam headlights flashing position for at
least two seconds, with key to MAR or
after the set time.
If activation is done via the ring nut of
lights placed on the left stalk, it won't
be possible to disable the feature and
the switching off of the headlights will
happen at the end of the set time or
with key to MAR.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position, push the
stalk forward toward the dashboard
(stable position). The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
They are switched off by pulling the
stalk towards the steering wheel.
Flashing the headlights
Pull the left stalk 1 fig. 24 toward
yourself, to the stable position; the stalk
goes back to the central stable position
when it is released.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the left stalk 1 fig. 24 to the
(stable) position:
upwards: activates the right direction
indicator;downwards: activates the left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light respectively
will flash on the instrument panel.
The direction indicators switch off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened or when the daytime
running lights (D.R.L.) /parking lights are
activated.
Cornering lights
The function activates with the main
beam headlights switched on with a
speed lower than 40 km/h - For wide
wheel rotation angles or at the
switching on the direction indicator, a
light will turn on (built in the front fog
light) referring to the turning side which
will extend the night visibility angle.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Headlight alignment corrector
The headlight alignment corrector
operates with ignition device at MAR
and dipped headlights on.
Press
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The display located on the instrument
panel provides a visual indication of the
adjusted position.
Position 0: one or two people on
the front seats;
Position 1: 4 or 5 passengers;
Position 2: 4 or 5 passengers + load
in the luggage compartment;
Position 3: driver + maximum
admissible load stowed only in the
luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
alignment each time the weight of the
load transported changes.INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL BUTTON
GRAPHIC BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
The brightness for the instrument panel
and the control buttons can be
adjusted using the main menu on the
instrument panel (refer to the
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display”
paragraph).
WARNING
20)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped headlights for
driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
21)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Singe-bulb ceiling light
To switch on/off the ceiling light press
the fig. 26 button:
pressed to 1: interior ceiling light
always off;
pressed to 2: interior ceiling light
always on;
position 0: the interior ceiling light
switches on when a door is opened.
Multi-bulb ceiling light
Switch 1 fig. 27 is used to switch on/off
the ceiling light bulbs.
Switch 1 positions:
central position: lights 2 and 5 switch
on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
pressed to the left (OFF): lights 2 and
5 are always switched off;
pressed to the right (): lights 2
and 5 are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch 3 switches on/off light 2.
Switch 4 switches on/off light 5.
Ceiling light timing
On certain versions, to facilitate getting
in/out of the vehicle at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided:
Timing while getting into the vehicle;
Timing while getting out of the
vehicle.
WINDSCREEN
WASHER / WIPER
Operation is only possible with the
ignition device at MAR.
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Operation
22)
5) 6)
Ring nut 1 fig. 28 can be set to the
following positions:
windscreen wiper off
slow intermittent operation
fast intermittent operation
LOWslow continuous operation
HIGHfast continuous operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to activate the MIST function:operation is limited to the time for which
the stalk is held in this position. When
released, the stalk will return to its
default position and the windscreen
wiper will be stopped. This function is
useful to remove small deposits of dust
from the windscreen, or morning dew.
IMPORTANT This function does not
activate the windscreen washer;
windscreen washer fluid will not
therefore be sprayed onto the
windscreen. To spray windscreen
washer fluid onto the windscreen, the
washing function must be used.
With the ring nut 1 fig. 28 in positionO,
the windscreen wiper is not activated.
In position
, the pause time
between the strokes of the windscreen
wiper is about 10 seconds,
independently of the vehicle speed. In
position
, the pause time
between two strokes is set according to
the vehicle speed: when the speed
increases, the time between two
strokes decreases. In positionLOWor
HIGHthe windscreen wiper moves
continuously, i.e. without a pause
between two strokes.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
When the stalk is held pulled for longer
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6)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
7)Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.
8)Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.CLIMATE CONTROL
1)
PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT AIR
DIFFUSERS
Adjustable air diffusers
They are located at the sides
fig. 30 and at the centre fig. 31 of the
dashboard.To use them:
adjust the central device 1 to direct
the air flow where required;
turn wheel 2 to adjust / close the air
flow.
Fixed air vents
In addition, the fixed vents 3 fig. 30,
which direct the air upwards and
towards the side windows, are
available. The system is completed by
the fixed central vent, located at the
bottom of the windscreen and by the
vents, which direct the air towards the
feet of the front and rear passengers.
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of instrument panel, either only a buzzer
will be heard or the message "Reset
saved" will appear together with the
buzzer to indicate that self-learning has
started.
Operating conditions
The system is active for speeds above
15 km/h.
In a few situations such as sporty
driving, particular conditions of the road
surface (e.g. icy, snowy, unsurfaced
roads) the signalling may be delayed or
partial in detecting the contemporary
deflation of more than one tyre.
Under special conditions (e.g. vehicle
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of the
"Fix&Go Automatic" tyre repair kit, fitting
snow chains, fitting different tyres onthe axles) the system may provide false
indications or be temporarily
deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated
the
warning light flashes for about
75 seconds and then is continuously
on; at the same time, the display shows
a warning message.
This indication is displayed also after
the engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored.
In the case of abnormal signals, it is
recommended to perform the RESET
procedure. If the signals reappear once
the RESET procedure has started,
check that the type of tyres used are
the same on all four wheels and that the
tyres are not damaged; if the
space-saver wheel is being used, refit
the wheel with a tire with normal
dimensions instead of the space-saver
wheel as soon as possible; if possible
remove the snow chains; make sure
that the load is distributed correctly and
repeat the RESET procedure, driving on
a clean and surfaced road. If the signals
persist, contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
56)If the iTMPS system signals a pressure
decrease on the tyres, it is recommended
to check the pressure on all four tyres.
57)The iTPMS 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.
58)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even
though it is higher than the prescribed
value, but repeat the check when tyres are
cold
59)The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (e.g. if a tyre bursts). In this
case, stop the vehicle, braking with caution
and avoiding abrupt steering.
60)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
61)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.
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reactivated as soon as speed exceeds
8 km/h again.
PRE-TENSIONERS
The vehicle is equipped with front seat
belt pretensioners, which draw back the
seat belts by several centimetres in the
event of a strong frontal impact. This
guarantees the perfect adherence of
the seat belts to the occupant's bodies
before the retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
been activated when the safety belt
withdraws toward the retractor.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,
sea storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and/or mud, contact
a Fiat Dealership to have it replaced.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the torso and pelvis.LOAD LIMITERS
66)
18)
To increase safety in the event of an
accident, the front seat belt retractors
contain a load limiter which controls the
force acting on the chest and shoulders
during the belt restraining action in the
event of a head-on collision.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS
67) 68) 69)
Respect and ensure that all the other
occupants of the vehicle comply with
the local laws in force regarding the use
of seat belts. Always fasten the seat
belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the
event of an accident is reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 60. While pregnancy
progresses, the driver must adjust both
seat and steering wheel to have full
control over the vehicle (pedals and
steering wheel must be easy to
access). The maximum clearance
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When the reverse is engaged, during
the cycle of warnings, the acoustic
signal is deactivated and the
warning light turns on constantly.
The cycle of warnings will be
STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the core of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and our
wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE........84
PARKING BRAKE.............85
MANUAL GEARBOX...........86
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.....86
STOP/START SYSTEM.........89
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL . .90
PARKING SENSORS...........91
REAR VIEW CAMERA..........94
TOWING TRAILERS...........95
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE......96
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