RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitters (car phones, CB radios etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a separate aerial is mounted
externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
IMPORTANT The use of such devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may, in addition to
potential damage to the health of the passengers, cause malfunctions in the vehicle’s electronic systems, compromising the
safety of the vehicle.
WARNING
81)Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel, the dashboard in the passenger side airbag area and the seats. Never put
objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger side of the dashboard since they could interfere with correct inflation of the passenger airbag
and also cause serious injury to the passengers.
82)Always drive with your hands on the rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag can inflate freely if required. Do not drive with your body
bent forward. Keep your back straight against the backrest.
83)The front airbag deployment threshold is higher than that of the pretensioners. For collisions in the range between the two thresholds, it is
normal for only the pretensioners to be activated.
84)The airbag does not replace seat belts but increases their efficiency. Because front airbags are not deployed for low-speed crashes, side
collisions, rear-end shunts or rollovers, occupants are protected, in addition to any side bags, only by their seat belts, which must therefore
always be fastened.
85)In some versions, in the event of a failure of the
LED (located on the front ceiling light), thewarning light on the instrument panel
turns on and the passenger side airbags are deactivated.
86)When there is an active passenger airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat. Deployment of the
airbag in a crash could cause fatal injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the collision. Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. The front passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in order to prevent the child restraint system from coming into contact with the dashboard. Immediately
reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the child restraint system has been removed.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
3428 0000 freephone number to
search the nearest Fiat Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........148
REPLACING A BULB ......................148
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB ..151
REPLACING AN INTERIOR BULB ...155
REPLACING FUSES........................157
CHANGING A WHEEL ....................162
FIX&GO AUTOMATIC KIT ................166
EMERGENCY STARTING ................168
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................169
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................170
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................170
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145)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
37)Incorrect assembly of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install
accessories (alarms, radiophone, etc.):
they will suggest the most suitable devices
and advise you if a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
38)If the vehicle needs to be off the road
for a long period under conditions of
intense cold, remove the battery and take it
to a heated location, otherwise it may
freeze.
WARNING
6)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. To
replace your battery, we recommend
contacting your Fiat Dealership to dispose
of your old battery in full respect of the
environment and in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations.
RECHARGING THE
BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is provided for information
purposes only. This operation should be
performed at a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.
IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted
on the car, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
IN THE ABSENCE OF THE
START&STOP SYSTEM
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the poles;
turn on the charger;
when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
Versions with dummy pole fig. 220
disconnect the quick release
negative terminal A from the dummy
negative terminal B; this is because
a battery status monitoring sensor D is
fitted on the negative battery terminal
C and should never be disconnected
except for when the battery is actually
replaced;
connect the positive cable of the
charger to the positive pole of the
battery and the negative cable to the
dummy negative terminal B;
turn on the charger;
after the recharge, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
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SERVICING AND CARE
Fiat has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its production
processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly "eco-compatible". To assure customers of the best possible
service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the
end of their life, Fiat is offering their customers the opportunity of handing over their vehicle (*) at the end of its life without
incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over, the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses
as a result of it having a zero or negative market value. In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January
2007, vehicles registered after 1st July 2002 will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge
irrespective of the year of registration as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and
bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact a Fiat Dealership or authorised collection and
scrapping centres. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the collection, treatment and
recycling of vehicles at their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from a Fiat or Fiat Commercial Vehicle
Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 3428 0000 or by going on the Fiat website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats and a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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TECHNICAL DATA
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF
ITS LIFE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Handbrake
.................................... 129
Hazard warning lights..................... 148
Head restraints............................... 30
Headlight washers ......................... 39
Headlights...................................... 64
Heating and ventilation ................... 40
Hill Holder system .......................... 102
Identification data
.......................... 206
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important notes.............................. 125
Inflation pressure ............................ 219
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 60
Interior lights .................................. 35
Interior mirror ................................. 32
Interiors .......................................... 202
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 113
Jump starting
................................ 168
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 170
Load limiters .................................. 107
Luggage compartment light ........... 36
Main beam headlights
.................. 34
Manual climate control system ....... 45
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 120MSR system .................................. 103
Multifunction display....................... 73
– Control buttons ......................... 74
– Set-up menu ............................. 74
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions)
..................... 154
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 154
Occupant protection systems
....... 104
Parking
......................................... 129
Parking sensors ............................. 139
Partitions........................................ 28
Passenger’s side front airbag ......... 120
Performance .................................. 259
Periodic checks ............................. 183
Plastic parts ................................... 202
Power Socket ................................ 61
Power steering fluid........................ 193
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 143
Pre-tensioners................................ 107
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ........................................... 284
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 128
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 128
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 200
Protecting the environment ............ 66
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 201
Radio (setup)
................................ 65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 6
Rear doors ..................................... 20
Rear fog lights ................................ 55
Rear light clusters .......................... 152
Rear roof light ................................ 155
Rear view mirrors ........................... 32
Rear window washer...................... 39
Rear window wiper ........................ 38
Recharging the battery ................... 196
Refuelling ....................................... 254
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 141
Replacing a bulb ............................ 148
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 151
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 155
Replacing fuses.............................. 157
Replacing the battery ..................... 195
Rim Protector................................. 216
Rims and tyres ............................... 215
Roof rack ....................................... 64
Rubber hoses ................................ 200
Saving fuel
.................................... 143
SBR system ................................... 106
Scheduled servicing ....................... 174
Seat belts....................................... 104
Seat belts maintenance .................. 108
Seat with storage compartment ..... 62
Seats ............................................. 22
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