USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be properly specified in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, some controls
position or construction is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is anyway a textual indication of the current
chapter at the side of each even page.
Abbreviations used in this Owner Handbook:
LHD— Left-Hand Drive
RHD— Right-Hand Drive
M/T— Manual Transmission
A/T— Automatic Transmission
This manual explains operation of LHD ans RHD vehicles. Illustrations represent LHD operation. Depending on the item,
however, RHD illustrations may also appear.
AIR VENTSVentilators...................... 56
ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLSDriver's switches................ 70Passenger's switches........... 70
INSTRUMENT PANELControl panel and on-board
instruments....................... 90
Multi information display......... 90Indicator and warning lamps..... 98
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROLControl panel................... 58
Heater /Manual air conditioning . . 58Automatic climate control
system............................ 61
DRIVE MODE SELECTOROperation..................... 164
FRONT AIRBAGDriver airbag................... 127Front passenger airbag......... 127
GLOVE COMPARTMENTGlove box...................... 82
GEARSHIFT LEVERManual transmission........... 157Automatic transmission........ 159
STEERING WHEELAdjustment..................... 38Steering wheel lock............. 38
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In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it is
made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.KEYS....................13
IGNITION SWITCH............24
DOORS...................27
SEATS....................33
HEAD RESTRAINTS...........36
STEERING WHEEL............38
REAR VIEW MIRRORS.........40
EXTERNAL LIGHTS...........44
INTERIOR LAMPS............50
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH....52
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.....56
WINDOW..................70
CATALYTIC CONVERTER........72
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF).72
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.......74
CARGO AREA...............75
TRAILER TOWING............76
INTERIOR FEATURES..........78
FUEL SELECTION............84
FILLING THE FUEL TANK........86
ENTERING OR LEAVING THE
VEHICLE..................88
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Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
Illuminates No soundKeyless
operation
systemA power supply is not switched
over from OFF because the
keyless operation key in the
vehicle cannot be detected. When
a warning is issued to being in the
vehicle, it is because the battery of
the keyless operation key has
worn out or the state of the
surrounding radio wave is bad.Please confirm that the keyless operation key is in
the vehicle. If the key is in the vehicle, insert the slot.
Starting the engine and changing the operation
mode should be now possible.
Illuminates No soundKeyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the keyless
operation system.If the warning lamp illuminates, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
sounds
(intermittent
sounds)Keyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the electrical
system.If the warning lamp illuminates, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
sounds
(continuous
sounds)Keyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the electrical
system.Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 seconds.
Inner buzzer
sounds
approximately
1 minute.Keyless
operation key
reminderWhen the operation mode is in
OFF with the keyless operation
key left in the key slot, if you try to
open the driver’s door.Remove the keyless operation key from the key slot.
Refer to “Starting and stopping the engine”.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
3 soundsSteering wheel
lockThere is a fault in the steering
wheel lock system.Refer to “Steering wheel lock”.
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Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 secondsOperation
mode OFF
reminder
systemWhen the operation mode is in
any mode other than OFF with all
the doors are closed, if you try to
lock by using the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch.Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system”.
Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
Illuminates No soundsImmobilizer
systemThere is a fault in the electronic
immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system).Put the operation mode in OFF and then start the
engine again. If the warning is not cancelled,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
BlinksInner buzzer
soundsSteering wheel
lockSteering wheel does not unlock.Unlock the steering wheel lock following the
procedure of reference page. Refer to “Steering
wheel lock”
Illuminates No soundsSteering wheel
lockSteering wheel lock is abnormal. Refer to “Steering wheel lock”.
WARNING
1)When carrying a key on flights, do not
press any switches on the key while on the
plane. If a switch is pressed on the plane,
the key emits electromagnetic waves,
which could adversely affect the plane’s
flight operation. When carrying a key in a
bag, be careful that no switches on the key
can be easily pressed by mistake.2)Don’t make any alterations or additions
to the immobilizer system; alterations or
additions could cause failure of the
immobilizer.
3)When the key case is opened, be careful
to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.4)People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers or implantable cardiovascular-
defibrillators should not go near the exterior
transmitters (A) or the interior transmitters
(B). The radio waves used by the keyless
operation system could adversely affect
implantable cardiac pacemakers or
implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators.
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5)When using electro-medical devices
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers
or implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators,
contact the electro-medical device
manufacturer ahead of time to determine
the adverse effects of radio waves on the
devices. Electro-medical device operations
could be affected by radio waves.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries are harmful to the
environment. You can dispose of them
either in the correct containers as specified
by law or by taking them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION SWITCH
(where provided)
LOCK
The engine is stopped and the steering
wheel locked. The key can only be
inserted and removed in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio
system and other electric devices can
be operated.
ON
All the vehicle’s electrical devices can
be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the
engine has started, release the key and
it will automatically return to the “ON”
position.NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with
an electronic immobilizer. To start the
engine, the ID code which the
transponder inside the key sends must
match the one registered in the
immobilizer computer. Refer to
“Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)”.
To remove the key
For vehicles equipped with a M/T, when
removing the key, push the key in at the
“ACC” position and keep it depressed
until it is turned to the “LOCK” position
and remove it.
For vehicles equipped with A/T, when
removing the key, first set the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and
push the key in at the “ACC” position
and keep it depressed until it is turned
to the “LOCK” position, and remove it.
6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
1) 2) 3)
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When you open driver’s door or the
engine switch operate again, the power
is supplied again.
NOTE When ACC power supply
automatic stop, the steering wheel
can’t lock and you can’t lock and
unlock the doors by the keyless entry
key and keyless operation key.
NOTE It is possible to modify functions
as follows:
The time until the power cuts out can
be changed to about 60 minutes.
The ACC power auto-cutout function
can be deactivated. For details, we
recommend you to consult a Fiat
Dealership.
Operation mode OFF reminder
systemWhen the operation mode is in any
mode other than OFF, if you close all
the doors then try to lock the doors by
pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, a
warning lamp will blink and the outer
buzzer will sounds and you cannot lock
the doors.
Operation mode ON reminder
system
If the driver’s door is opened with the
engine stopped and the operation
mode in any mode other than OFF, the
operation mode ON reminder inner
buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to put the operation mode in OFF.WARNING
6)Do not remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steering
wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control.
7)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Fiat Dealership before
driving again.
8)Always remove the key when you leave
your vehicle to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse gear if the vehicle is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.9)Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will lock as
soon as it is turned. This also applies to
cases in which the vehicle is towed.
10)Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations be carried out
involving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device). This could negatively
affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty, cause serious safety
problems and also result in vehicle
non-compliance with type-approval
requirements.
IMPORTANT
1)If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to
function and braking efficiency will
deteriorate. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require
greater manual effort to operate the
steering.
2)Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not
running, doing so will cause the battery to
be discharged.
3)Do not turn the key to the “START”
position while the engine is running. Doing
so could damage the starter motor.
4)The indicator lamp (A) fig. 24 will flash
orange when there is a problem or
malfunction in the keyless operation
system. Never drive if the indicator lamp on
the engine switch is flashing orange.
Immediately contact your Fiat Dealership.
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5)If the engine switch operation is not
smooth and feels like it is sticking, do not
operate the switch. Immediately contact
your Fiat Dealership.
6)When the engine is not running, put the
operation mode in OFF. Leaving the
operation mode in ON or ACC for a long
time when the engine is not running may
cause the battery to be discharged, making
it impossible to start the engine, lock and
unlock the steering wheel.
7)When the battery is disconnected, the
current operation mode is memorized. After
reconnecting the battery, the memorized
mode is selected automatically. Before
disconnecting the battery for repair or
replacement, make sure to put the
operation mode in OFF. Be careful if you
are not sure which operation mode the
vehicle is in when the battery is run down.
8)The operation mode cannot be changed
from OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless
operation key is not detected to be in the
vehicle. Refer to “Keyless operation system:
Operating range for starting the engine and
changing the operation mode”.
9)When there is the keyless operation key
in the vehicle and the operation mode isn’t
change, the keyless operation key may
have worn out.DOORS
11) 12) 13)
NOTE To prevent the key from being
locked inside the vehicle, neither the
lock knob on the driver’s door nor the
key can be used to lock the driver’s
door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key
A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE On vehicles with central door
locks, when locking or unlocking with
the key, all doors will be locked or
unlocked. Refer to “Central door locks”.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with
the keyless operation system, the
driver’s door can be locked or unlocked
with the emergency key. Refer to
“Emergency key”.To lock or unlock from inside the
vehicle
A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE The driver’s door can be opened
without using the lock knob by pulling
on the inside door handle. On vehicles
with central door locks, all other doors
are unlocked at the same time.
NOTE In a vehicle that has a Dead
Lock System, it is not possible to
unlock the door by pushing the lock
knob to the unlock side while the Dead
Lock System is set. (Refer to “Dead
Lock System”).
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