NOTE The demister switch is not to
melt snow but to clear mist. Remove
snow before use of the demister switch.
NOTE To avoid unnecessary discharge
of the battery, do not use the rear
window demister during starting of the
engine or when the engine is not
running. Turn the demister off
immediately after the window is clear.
NOTE When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, use a soft cloth and wipe
gently along the heater wires, being
careful not to damage the wires.
NOTE Do not allow objects to touch
the inside of the rear window glass,
damaged or broken wires may result.
Customizing the automatic rear
window demister (for vehicles
equipped with the rear window
demister switch - Automatic type)
Function can be changed as desired,
as stated below.
Enable automatic rear window
demister — If the outside air
temperature drops below approx. 3 °C
(37 °F), the rear window demister
operates once automatically after the
engine starts. The heated mirrors will
also operate once automatically at the
same time.
Disable automatic rear window
demister — The rear window demister
does not operate automatically. The
heated mirrors will not operate
automatically as well.
Setting change method — Hold
down the rear window demister switch
for about 10 seconds or more. When
the setting is changed from enable to
disable 3 sounds are emitted and the
indicator lamp flashes 3 times. When
the setting is changed from disable to
enable 2 sounds are emitted and the
indicator lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE The factory setting is “Disable
automatic rear window demister”.
WARNING
67)For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all windows.
68)Use of the recirculation position for an
extended time may cause the windows to
fog up.
IMPORTANT
22)The engine speed may increase when
the air conditioning is operating. With an
increased engine speed, an A/T vehicle will
creep to a greater degree than with a lower
engine speed. Fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
23)When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the air
conditioning compressor is switched on/off
automatically. While the vehicle with an
automatic transmission is stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from creeping.24)When using the mode selection dial
between the
andpositions, prevent
fogging by moving the air selection lever to
select outside air (refer to “Air selection
lever”).
25)Use of the
(recirculation) position
for extended time may cause the windows
to fog up.
26)If the outside air is dusty or otherwise
contaminated, or if high cooling
performance is desired, set air selection
lever to the
(recirculation) position
and the temperature control dial all the way
to the right. Switch to the
(outside)
position periodically to increase ventilation
so that the windows do not become
fogged up.
IMPORTANT
2)The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the laws in force in the
countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a
(indicated on a specific plate in the engine
compartment). The use of other coolants
affects the efficiency and condition of the
system. Also the compressor coolants
used must be compatible with the
indicated coolant.
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engine more than is required when
starting off.
To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at
first and then more strongly.
To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before
descending a slope.
The body, brakes, clutch, and
chassis will be under additional strain
when towing a trailer.
The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel
consumption.
Additional precautions for vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission
It is recommended a lower gear in
sports mode on slopes or at low speed,
taking care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.
WARNING
89)Danger of Accident! A towing bar
should be fitted according to Fiat
Dealership guidelines.
INTERIOR FEATURES
SUN VISORS
A — To eliminate front glare
B — To eliminate side glare
Card holder
Cards can be slipped into the holder (A)
on the back of the sun visor.
VANITY MIRROR
(where provided)
A vanity mirror is fitted to the back of
the sun visor on the passenger side.
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It is also recommended that you
obey the local regulations in case
driving speed with a trailer is limited to
less than 100 km/h.
To prevent the clutch from slipping
(vehicle with a M/T only), do not rev the
ASHTRAY
(where provided)
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32) 33) 34) 35)
To use the movable ashtray, open the
lid.
Mounting position for movable
ashtray
The movable ashtray can be fitted at
the indicated positions.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
(where provided)
The cigarette lighter can be used while
the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON or ACC.A — Push all the way in.
The cigarette lighter will automatically
return to its original position with a
“click” when ready. Pull it out for use.
After use, insert the cigarette lighter to
its original position in the socket.
NOTE Do not leave the cigarette lighter
removed from its socket, because the
socket might become clogged by
foreign material and be short-circuited.
91)
Do not allow children to operate or play
with the cigarette lighter as burns may
occur.
Do not use any electric appliance that is
not approved by FCA. Doing so could
damage the socket. If you used the
cigarette lighter after damaging the
socket, the cigarette lighter might pop
out or fail to come out after being
pushed in.
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Something is wrong with the cigarette
lighter if it does not pop back out within
approximately 30 seconds of being
pushed in. Pull it out and have the
problem corrected at Fiat Dealership.
When the cigarette lighter socket is
used as a power source for an electric
appliance, be sure that the electric
appliance operates at 12 V and has an
electric capacity of 120 W or less. In
addition, long use of the electric
appliance without running the engine
may run down the battery.
ACCESSORY SOCKET
(where provided)
The accessory socket can be used
while the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON or ACC. To
use a plug-in type accessory, open the
lid, and insert the plug in the accessory
socket.
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DIGITAL CLOCK
(where provided)
The digital clock indicates the time with
the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON or ACC.
To set the time
Set the time by pressing the various
buttons as described below.
1. To adjust the hour
2. To adjust the minutes
3. To reset the minutes to zero
If the battery cables are disconnected
during repairs or for any other reason,
reset the clock to the correct time after
they are reconnected.
STORAGE SPACES
33)92)
1. Glove box 2. Sunglasses holder
3. Floor console box 4. Centre
console under tray
Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked using the key.
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A — To lock
B — To unlock
C — To open, push the button
Graphical expression for consumer
information
Identifier for diesel-type fuels
The symbol shown below helps you to
recognise the correct type of fuel to use
in your vehicle. Before proceeding with
refuelling, check the symbols inside the
fuel filler flap (where provided) and
compare them with the symbols shown
on the fuel pump (where provided).
B7: Diesel fuel containing up to 7%
(V/V) Fatty Acid Methyl Esters – Eg. EN
590 compliant diesel.
The diesel engine are compatible with
B7 type diesel (containing 7% fatty acid
methyl esters) conforming to European
standards EN590.
42)
IMPORTANT
38)Diesel-powered vehicles to comply with
the Euro 4 and Euro 5 regulation are
designed to use only diesel fuel that meets
the EN 590 standard. Use of any other type
of diesel fuel would adversely affect the
engine’s performance and durability.
39)Your vehicle is designed to use only
diesel fuel that meets the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel (bio
diesel, methylester, etc.) would adversely
affect the engine’s performance and
durability.
40)For diesel engines, only use diesel fuel
for motor vehicles in accordance with EN
590 European specifications. The use of
other products or mixtures may damage
the engine beyond repair and consequently
invalidate the warranty, due to the damage
caused. If you accidentally introduce other
types of fuel into the tank, do not start the
engine. Empty the tank. If the engine has
been run for even an extremely limited
amount of time, you must not only drain the
fuel tank, but the rest of the supply circuit
as well.
41)If proper “winter” fuel is not used in
winter, the diesel preheat indicator lamp
may blink and the engine speed may not
rise above the idling speed because of fuel
freezing. In this case, keep the engine idling
for approximately 10 minutes, then turn off
the ignition switch or put the operation
mode in OFF and immediately turn it on or
put in ON again to confirm that the diesel
preheat indicator lamp is off. Refer to
“Diesel preheat indicator lamp”.42)Do not use more than 7%
concentration of fatty acid methyl esters
(bio diesel) by volume. Use of more than
7% concentration would adversely affect
the engine’s performance and durability.
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INSTRUMENTS
1. Tachometer — The tachometer
indicates the engine speed (r/min). The
tachometer can help you obtain more
economical driving and also warns you
of excessive engine speed (Red zone).
2. Multi information display
3. Speedometer (km/h or mph + km/h)
4. Multi information display switch
43)
IMPORTANT
43)When driving, watch the tachometer to
make sure that the engine speed indication
does not rise into the red zone (excessive
engine r/min).
MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY
Always stop the vehicle in a safe place
before operating. The following
information is included on the multi
information display: odometer,
tripmeter, average fuel consumption
etc.
1. Engine coolant temperature display
2. Selector lever position display*
3. Speed limiter display* 4. Gearshift
indicator* 5. Fuel remaining display
6. Frozen road warning 7. Information
display 8. Service reminder* — if so
equipped
NOTE When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is OFF, the speed
limiter, gearshift indicator, selector lever
position display, fuel remaining display,
engine coolant temperature display and
frozen road warning are not displayed.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance
travelled
Tripmeter
The tripmeter indicates the distance
travelled between two points.
Example usage of tripmeter A and
tripmeter B.
It is possible to measure two currently
travelled distances, from home using
tripmeter A and from a particular point
on the way using tripmeter B.
To reset tripmeter
To return the display to 0, hold down
the multi information display switch for
about 2 seconds or more. Only the
currently displayed value will be reset.
Example
If tripmeter A is displayed, only
tripmeter A will be reset.
NOTE When disconnecting the battery
terminal, the memory of tripmeter A and
B are cleared, and the display returns to
“0”.
Meter illumination control
Each time you press and hold the multi
information display switch (2) for about
2 seconds or more, there is a sound
and the brightness of the instruments
changes.NOTE You can adjust to 8 different
levels respectively for when the position
lamps are illuminated and when they
are not. Each time you reduce two
brightness levels, the segment display
of the brightness level decreases one
by one.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with
the automatic lamp control, when the
lamp switch is in a position other than
the “OFF” position, the meter
illumination switches automatically to
the adjusted brightness, depending on
the brightness outside the vehicle.
NOTE The brightness level of the
instruments is stored when the ignition
switch is turned off or the operation
mode is put in OFF.
Driving range display
This displays the approximate driving
range (how many more kilometres or
miles you can drive). When the drivingrange falls below approximately 50 km
(30 miles), “---” is displayed.
NOTE The driving range is determined
based on the fuel consumption data.
This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the
distance displayed as just a rough
guideline.
NOTE When you refuel, the driving
range display is updated. However, if
you only add a small amount of fuel, the
correct value will not be displayed. Fill
with a full tank whenever possible.
NOTE On rare occasions, the value
displayed for the driving range may
change if you are parked on an
extremely steep incline. This is due to
the movement of fuel in the tank and
does not indicate any malfunction.
NOTE The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units (km or
miles). Refer to “Changing the function
settings”.
Average fuel consumption display
This displays the average fuel
consumption from the last reset to the
present time. The reset mode
conditions for the average fuel
consumption display can be switched
between “Auto reset” and “Manual
reset”.
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For information on how to change the
average fuel consumption display
setting, refer to “Changing the function
settings”.
NOTE The average fuel consumption
display can be reset separately for the
auto reset mode and for the manual
reset mode.
NOTE “---” is displayed when the
average fuel consumption cannot be
measured.
NOTE The initial (default) setting is
“Auto reset mode”.
NOTE The average fuel consumption
will depend on the driving conditions
(road conditions, how you drive, etc.).
The displayed fuel consumption may
vary from the actual fuel consumption.
Treat the fuel consumption displayed as
just a rough guideline.
NOTE The memory of the manual reset
mode or auto reset mode for the
average fuel consumption display is
erased if the battery is disconnected.
NOTE The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units {km/L,
L/100 km, mpg}. Refer to “Changing
the function settings”.
Start&Stop monitor
The accumulated time the engine has
been stopped by Start&Stop system is
displayed. Refer to Start&Stop system.NOTE When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON again, the
accumulated time will be reset.
Outside temperature display (if so
equipped)
This displays the temperature outside
the vehicle.
NOTE The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units (°C or
°F). Refer to “Changing the function
settings”.
NOTE Depending on factors such as
the driving conditions, the displayed
temperature may vary from the actual
outside temperature.
Frozen road warning
If the outside air temperature drops
below approx. 3°C (37 °F), the alarm
sounds and the outside air temperature
warning symbol (A) flashes for about 10
seconds.111)
Engine coolant temperature display
This indicates the engine coolant
temperature. If the coolant becomes
hot,
will blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine
coolant temperature display while you
are driving.
112)
Fuel remaining display
The fuel remaining display indicates the
fuel level in the fuel tank when the
ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON.
1 — Full
0 — Empty
NOTE It may take several seconds to
stabilise the display after refilling the
tank.
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