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The presence and position of controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the versions.
1. Vent for directing air to the side windows – 2. Adjustable air vent – 3. Left-hand stalk: exterior lights – 4. Instrument panel
and warning lights – 5. Right-hand stalk: front and rear windscreen wipers, trip computer – 6. Radio (for versions/markets,
where applicable) – 7. Emergency light switch, heated rear window switch, ASR/Traction Plus on/off switch (for versions/
markets, where provided), rear swing door lock button (for versions/markets, where provided), Start&Stop off switch (for
versions/markets, where provided) – 8. Passenger's air bag (for versions/markets, where provided) – 9. Glove box/oddment tray
(for versions/markets, where provided) – 10. Adjustable air vents – 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls –
12. Glove compartment – 13. Ignition switch – 14. Driver's air bag – 15. Bonnet opening lever – 16. Controls display: fog
light/rear fog light/head light alignment adjustment/display
fig. 1F0T0070
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or
on some of the components of your vehicle. These
labels bear symbols that draw your attention to
the precautions required when handling the
component in question.
The inner surface of the engine bonnet includes a
label with the different symbols used.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine immobiliser system which
increases protection against attempted theft of the
vehicle. It is automatically activated when the ignition
key is extracted.
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key toMAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit
sends a recognition code to the engine control unit
to deactivate the inhibitor.
If, during ignition, the code is not correctly
recognized, a warning light
is lit on the
instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key toSTOPand then back to
MAR. Try with the other keys provided if the
problem persists. Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system ECU. Contact the Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to eight) stored
with the code.
Warning light
coming on when driving
If thewarning light (or symbol in the display)
comes on, this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis test (caused, for example, by a
voltage drop). When you stop for the first time,
turn the key to STOP and then to MAR: the
warning light
will not light up if no faults are
detected.
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If the warning light(or symbol on the display)
stays on, repeat the procedure described above
leaving the key at STOP for longer than 30
seconds. If the problem persists, contact the Fiat
Dealership.
The code is not recognised if the warning light
(or symbol on the display) stays on. In this
case, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it
is still locked, try again with the other keys that
come with the vehicle. If you still cannot start the
engine, perform the emergency start procedure
(see chapter “In an emergency”) and then contact
the Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to sharp knocks.
KEYS
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A fig. 6 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door locks;
opening/closing the fuel cap.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 7 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door locks;
opening/closing the fuel cap.
To extract the metal insert, press button B fig. 7.
To retract it in the grip, proceed as follows:
fig. 6F0T0002
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hold down button B and move the metal insert A;
release button B and turn the metal insert A
until you hear the click.
WARNING
Only press button B with the key away
from your body, specifically from your
eyes and from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being handled,
e.g. by a child.
Combi versions
Button
opens all doors (including rear swing
doors).
Button
locks all the doors.Button
unlocks the rear swing doors.
Cargo versions
Button
unlocks the front doors.
Button
locks all the doors.
Button
unlocks the rear swing door and the
sliding side doors (for versions/markets, where
provided).
When unlocking the doors, the passenger
compartment lights will come on for a preset time.
Opening the windows with the remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Hold the button (on the key)
pressed for more
than 3 seconds to open the windows. Keep the
button pressed to open the windows completely; if
the pressure is suspended, the windows will
immediately stop in their current position. The same
type of opening is also possible by operating the
pawl of the front door handles.
Closing the windows with the remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Hold the button (on the key)
pressed for more
than 3 seconds to close the windows. To close the
windows completely, keep the button pressed; if the
pressure is suspended, the windows will immediately
stop in their current position. The same type of
closing is also possible by operating the pawl of the
front door handles.
fig. 7F0T0241
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ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The alarm, in addition to all the previously described
remote control functions, is controlled by the
receiver located under the dashboard near the fuse
box.
ALARM TRIPPING
The alarm trips in the following cases:
unauthorised opening of a door, the bonnet, the
tailgate or a sliding side door (if present)
(perimeter protection)
unauthorized operation of the starting device (key
turned on using a key that is not enabled)
cutting of the battery leads
moving presence inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection)
anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle.
Depending on the market, the activation of the alarm
causes the activation of the siren and the direction
indicators (for about 26 seconds). Alarm tripping and
the number of cycles depend on the sales market.
There are a maximum number of acoustic/visual
cycles. When this is reached the system returns to
normal operation.
Volumetric and antilifting protections are disabled by
pressing the control button installed on the front
dashboard (see paragraph "Antilift protections).IMPORTANT The engine immobilizer function is
ensured by the Fiat CODE which is automatically
activated when the key is extracted from the ignition.
TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition
key either turned to STOP or removed, point the
key with the remote control towards the vehicle and
press and release button
.
Except for some markets, the system produces an
acoustic warning (beep) and enables door locking.
A self-diagnostic stage precedes the turning on of the
alarm: if a fault is detected, the system produces
another acoustic signal.
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
,
check that all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
closed correctly; then switch the alarm back on by
pressing
.
If a door or the bonnet is not properly shut, it will
be excluded from the testing by the alarm system.
A fault has occurred in system operation if the alarm
produces an acoustic signal even when the doors,
bonnet and boot are correctly closed. Go to a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not come on when the
central locking is activated using the metal insert in
the key.
IMPORTANT The alarm is configured to comply with
the regulations existing in different countries.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 11:
STOP: engine off, key extractable, steering
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio,
central door locking system, alarm, etc.) can work.
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices can
work.
AVV: starting the engine. The ignition switch is
fitted with an electronic 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.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn
the steering wheel until it locks.Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
Never extract the key while the vehicle
is moving.The steering wheel should lock
automatically as soon as it is turned.This also
applies to cases in which the vehicle is towed. It
is absolutely forbidden to carr y out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.
installation of anti-theft device) that could
badly affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty and also result in the car failing
to comply with regulations.
fig. 11F0T0039
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IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If
this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant
fluid and starts working when the fluid temperature
exceeds approx. 50°C. In normal use, the needle
could assume different positions within the scale,
depending on the usage conditions.
C - Low engine coolant temperature.
H - High engine coolant temperature.
Warning light B fig. 14 may switch on (together with
a message on the display) to indicate that the coolant
temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 14F0T0806
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DIGITAL DISPLAY
STANDARD SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 15 can show the following
information:
AHeadlamp alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on).
BMilometer (distance covered in km or miles).
CTime.
DStart&Stop function indication (for versions/
markets, where provided).
EGear Shift Indication (for versions/markets, where
provided).
NoteWith key removed (when opening at least one
of the front doors) the display turns on and shows
the time and distance covered for a few seconds.CONTROL BUTTONS
To scroll through the screen and the options
upwards or to increase the value displayed.
SET
Press briefly to access the menu and/or go to next
screen or confirm the chosen menu option. Hold
down to go back to the standard screen.
To scroll down through the displayed menu and
the related options or to decrease the value
displayed.
NOTE Buttons
andactivate different
functions according to the following situations:
fig. 15F0T0459fig. 16F0T0500
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