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PARKING THE
VEHICLE
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
Engage a gear (1st gear if parked
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned.
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the vehicle
with the gearbox in neutral
PARKING BRAKE
107) 108)
To engage the handbrake, pull lever 1
fig. 82 upwards until the car is secured.
The
warning light will come on in
the instrument panel.
To disengage it, raise lever 1 slightly,
hold down button 2 and lower the lever,
checking that the warning light
on
the instrument panel switches off.
WARNING
107)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
108)For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
USING THE
TRANSMISSION
109)
32)
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
).
To engage 6
thgear (if present), operate
the lever by pressing it towards the right
in order to avoid engaging 4
thgear by
mistake. The same applies to the shift
from 6
thto 5thgear.
1.3 Multijet 95 HP versions:To
engage reverse gear R from neutral,
press the clutch pedal and
simultaneously move the lever to the
right and then backwards.
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1.4 95 HP versions: To engage
reverse R from neutral, lift the ring 1
fig. 83 under the knob and at the same
time move the lever to the right and
then backwards.
1.4 T–jet 120 HP — 1.6 Multijet 120
HP versions: To engage reverse R
from neutral, lift the ring 1 fig. 83 under
the knob and at the same time move
the lever to the left and then forwards.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary.
WARNING
109)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. It is therefore
essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat
and do not get in the way of the pedals.
IMPORTANT
32)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
STOP/START
SYSTEM
(where provided)
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
With the vehicle stopped, the engine
stops with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
Restarting the engine
To restart the engine, press the clutch
pedal or the accelerator pedal.
SYSTEM MANUAL
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the fig. 84 button
located on the dashboard in central
position.System activation
Activation of the system is indicated by
the
warning light switching on and,
where provided, by a message on the
display.
System deactivation
Deactivation of the system is indicated
by the
warning light switching on
and, where provided, by a message on
the display.
MISSED ENGINE
STOPPING CONDITIONS
33)
When the system is active, for a higher
comfort and safety, and to reduce
emissions, the engine does not stop in
some conditions, such as:
engine still cold;
especially cold outside temperature;
battery not sufficiently charged;
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particulate filter (DPF) regeneration in
progress (Diesel engines only);
driver's door not shut;
driver's seat belt not fastened;
reverse gear engaged (e.g. for
parking manoeuvres);
only for versions equipped with an
automatic climate control, if an
adequate level of thermal comfort has
not been reached or with MAX-DEF
function active;
during the first period of use, to
initialise the system.
ENGINE RESTARTING
CONDITIONS
Due to comfort, emission control and
safety reasons, the engine can restart
automatically without any action by the
driver, when the car and the passenger
compartment climate control system
are in certain conditions, such as:
With gear engaged, automatic engine
restarting is possible only by fully
pressing the clutch pedal.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped through
the Stop/Start system, if the driver
releases their seat belt or opens the
driver's or passenger's door, the engine
can be restarted only by using the
ignition device.This condition is indicated to the driver
both through a buzzer and a message
on the display.
"ENERGY SAVING"
FUNCTION
If, following the automatic engine
restarting, the driver does not carry out
any action for more than 3 minutes, the
Stop/Start system stops the engine
definitely, to prevent fuel consumption.
In these cases, the engine can only be
restarted using the ignition device.
NOTE In any case, it is possible to keep
the engine running by deactivating the
system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the
Stop/Start system is deactivated.
For failure indications, see the "Warning
lights and messages" paragraph,
"Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter.
VEHICLE INACTIVITY
110)
In the event of vehicle inactivity (or if the
battery is replaced), special attention
must be paid to the disconnection of
the battery power supply.
WARNING
110)If the battery needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership. Replace
the battery with a new one of the same
type and specifications.
IMPORTANT
33)If the climate comfort is to be favoured,
the Start&Stop system can be deactivated,
for a continuous operation of the climate
control system.
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SPEED LIMITER
DESCRIPTION
This device allows the speed of the
vehicle to be limited to values which
can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both
with vehicle stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
When the device is active, the vehicle
speed depends on the pressure at the
accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached
(see "Speed limit programming"
paragraph).
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
To activate the device press button 1
fig. 85 on the steering wheel.
The activation of the device is indicated
by the
symbol on the display, alongwith a dedicated message and the last
speed value stored.
If the electronic Cruise Control has been
activated previously, button 1
fig. 85 must be pressed twice. The first
press switches off the function
activated previously; the second press
activates the Speed Limiter.
SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.
To store a speed value higherthan the
displayed one, briefly press the SET +
button. Each time the button is
pressed, the speed increases by about
1 km/h while keeping the button
pressed, the speed increases by
5 km/h intervals.
To store a speed value lowerthan the
displayed one, press the SET – button.
Each time the button is pressed, the
speed decreases by about 1 km/h
while keeping the button pressed, the
speed decreases by 5 km/h intervals.
DEVICE ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Device Activation: press the SET + or
SET – buttons, at a speed between 30
and 130 km/h, to set the current car
speed as the speed limit. Or, press theRES (Resume) button to set the speed
limit to the value shown on the display. .
The device activation is indicated by the
symbol on the display.
Device deactivation: press the CANC
button. The device deactivation is
indicated by the grey
symbol on the
display.
EXCEEDING THE
PROGRAMMED SPEED
By fully depressing the accelerator
pedal, the programmed speed can be
exceeded even with the device active
(e.g. in the event of overtaking).
The device is disabled until the speed
drops below the set limit, after which it
reactivates automatically.
FLASHING OF
PROGRAMMED SPEED
The programmed speed flashes in the
following cases:
when the accelerator pedal has been
fully depressed and the vehicle has
exceeded the programmed speed;
activating the system after setting a
limit below the effective speed of the
vehicle;
when the device cannot reduce the
speed of the vehicle due to the gradient
of the road, in this case also
accompanied by an acoustic warning;
in the event of sharp acceleration.
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DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
To deactivate the device press button 1
fig. 85.
IMPORTANT The activation of the
electronic Cruise Control will deactivate
the device.
Automatic deactivation of the
device
The device deactivates automatically in
the event of fault in the system. In this
case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
ELECTRONIC
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows the
desired vehicle speed to be maintained,
without having to press the accelerator
pedal. This device can be used at a
speed above 30 km/h on long stretches
of dry, straight roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
111) 112) 113)
To activate the device press button 1
fig. 86.
The grey symbol
on the instrument
panel switches on to signal that the
device has been activated.The device cannot be engaged in 1
st
or reverse gear: it is advisable to
engage it in 3rdgear or higher.
SETTING THE DESIRED
SPEED
Proceed as follows:
to activate the device press button 1
fig. 86;
when the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button SET + (or
SET –) and release it to activate the
device. When the accelerator is
released, the vehicle will keep the
selected speed automatically.
With the system set, the symbol (
)
is white.
If needed (e.g. when overtaking), you
can increase speed simply by pressing
the accelerator; when you release the
pedal, the vehicle goes back to the
speed stored previously.
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When travelling downhill with the device
active, the vehicle speed may exceed
the set one.
CHANGING SPEED
Increasing speed
Once the electronic Cruise Control has
been activated, the speed can be
increased by pressing button SET +.
Keeping the button pressed, the set
speed will increase until the button is
released, then the new speed will be
stored. Perform this operation only if
you want to increase vehicle speed by a
high value.
Each time button SET + is pressed the
set speed will be fine tuned.
Decreasing speed
With the device activated, the speed
can be decreased by pressing button
SET–.
Keeping the button pressed, the set
speed will decrease until the button is
released, then the new speed will be
stored.
Each time button SET – is pressed the
set speed will be fine tuned.
RECALLING THE SPEED
Before returning to the previously set
speed, you must bring the speed close
to that value, press the RES (Resume)
button and then release it.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
Lightly pressing the brake pedal or
pressing the CANC button deactivates
the electronic Cruise Control without
deleting the stored speed.
The Cruise Control may be deactivated
also by applying the parking brake,
when the braking system is operated
(e.g. operation of the ESC system) or by
pressing the clutch pedal while shifting
gear.
The stored speed is deleted in the
following cases:
pressing button 1 fig. 86 or switching
off the engine;
if there is a malfunction in the
electronic Cruise Control.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
The electronic Cruise Control is
deactivated by pressing button 1
fig. 86 or bringing the ignition device to
STOP.
WARNING
111)When travelling with the device active,
never move the gear lever to neutral.
112)In case of a malfunction or failure of
the device, contact a Fiat Dealership.113)The electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous if the system cannot keep a
constant speed. In specific conditions
speed may be excessive, resulting in the
risk of losing control of the vehicle and
causing accidents. Do not use the device
in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or
slippery roads.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
(where provided)
114) 115) 116) 117) 118) 119)
34) 35) 36) 38) 38) 39) 40)
DESCRIPTION
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a
driver assist device which combines the
Cruise Control functions with one for
controlling the distance from the vehicle
ahead.
The device allows to hold the vehicle at
the desired speed without needing to
press the accelerator. It also allows to
hold a given distance from the vehicle
ahead (the distance can be set by the
driver).
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses
a radar sensor, located behind the front
bumper fig. 87, to detect the presence
of a vehicle close ahead.The device further enhances driving
comfort provided by the electronic
Cruise Control when on the motorway
or out of town with light traffic.
The use of the device is therefore not
advantageous on busy roads or in
town.
IMPORTANT NOTES
If the sensor does not detect any
vehicle ahead, the device will maintain a
fixed set speed.
If the sensor detects a vehicle ahead,
the device automatically intervenes by
braking (or accelerating) slightly in order
not to exceed the original set speed, so
that the vehicle keeps the preset
distance, seeking to adapt to the speed
of the vehicle ahead.
It is advisable to turn the device off in
the following cases:
driving in fog, heavy rain, snow,
heavy traffic and in complex driving
situations (e.g. on motorways with
roadworks in progress);
driving near a bend (winding roads),
icy, snowy, slippery roads or with steep
climbs and descents;
entering a turn lane or on a slip road;
towing a trailer;
when circumstances do not allow
safe driving at a constant speed.There are two operating modes:
“Adaptive Cruise Control” mode
to hold an appropriate distance
between vehicles (a dedicated message
is shown on the instrument panel
display);
electronic “Cruise Control” mode
to hold the vehicle at a constant
preset speed.
To change the operation mode, use the
button on the steering wheel (see that
described on the following pages).
The "electronic Cruise Control" does
not vary the speed according to the
presence or not of vehicles ahead.
Always adjust the speed according to
traffic conditions.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Activation
To activate the device, press and
release the button
fig. 88.
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With the device activated and ready to
work, the display shows a message
indicating the "readiness" of the system
and a dedicated grey symbol (as shown
in fig. 89 ).
IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave
the device activated when it is not
used. There is a risk of inadvertently
activating it and losing control of the
vehicle due to unexpected excessive
speed.
Deactivation
With the device active, to deactivate it
press and release the button
. The
display will show a dedicated message.
SETTING THE DESIRED
SPEED
The device can only be set with the
speed over 30 km/h (or equivalent
in mph) and under 160 km/h (or
equivalent in mph). When the vehicle
reaches the desired speed, press and
release the button SET + or SET – the
display will show the set speed.
With the system set, the relative symbol
(fig. 89 ) is white.
Then take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
IMPORTANT Pressing the accelerator
pedal again, the car’s speed may
exceed the set value.
While the accelerator pedal is pressed:
a dedicated message is displayed for
a few seconds;
the device will not be able to control
the distance between the vehicle and
the one ahead. In this case the speed
will be determined only by the position
of the accelerator pedal.
The device will return to normal
operation as soon as the accelerator
pedal is released.The systemcannotbe set:
when pressing the brake pedal;
when the manual parking brake has
been operated;
when the brakes are overheated;
when the gear lever is in R (reverse),
neutral or in 1st (first gear engaged);
when the clutch is pressed;
when the vehicle speed is not within
the settable speed range;
when the engine rpm is above a
maximum threshold or below a
minimum threshold;
when the ESC (or ABS or other
stability control systems) are operating
or have just operated;
during automatic braking by the Full
Brake Control system;
when the Speed Limiter is active;
when the electronic Cruise Control is
active;
in case of failure of the device;
when the engine is off;
in case of obstruction of the radar
sensor (in this case the bumper area
where it is located must be cleaned).
In case of system set, the conditions
described above also cause a
cancellation or deactivation of the
system with times that may vary
according to the conditions.
IMPORTANT With the device set, it is
possible to reach speeds higher than
those set in the system (or equivalent
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