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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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Switching the device on
The system is automatically enabled on all the doors
by pressing button
twice on the key with remote
control.
The direction indicators flash twice to let you know
that the device is active.
If one or more of the doors is not perfectly shut, the
dead lock device will not be activated, thus
preventing a person getting into the car through the
open door and, on shutting, it, remaining stuck
inside the passenger compartment.
Switching the device off
The system is disabled automatically on every door
when:
by unlocking the doors;
by turning the ignition key to the ON position.
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).
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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.TURNING THE ALARM OFF
Press button
on the key with the remote control.
The following operations are performed (excluding
specific markets):
direction indicators flash briefly twice
two short beeps
door are unlocked.
IMPORTANT The alarm is not turned off using the
door are opened using the metal insert in the key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTILIFTING PROTECTION
The side windows must be completely closed for
correct operation of the protection.
If necessary, the function can be turned off (if, for
example, you are leaving a pet in the car) by pressing
button A fig. 7 on the front courtesy light before
activating turning the alarm on.
The LED on the button will flash for several seconds
when the function is turned off. The volumetric/
antitilting protection must be deactivated each time
the instrument panel is switched off.
BREAK-IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
The warning light
comes on or the symbol
appears on the display with a specific message (see
"Warning lights and messages" when the panel lights
up according to vehicle version) to indicate a
break-in attempt.
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SECURING YOUR LOAD
Hooks (various number, according to version) are
fixed to the floor for easy securing load fig. 82BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 83 in the direction indicated by the
arrow;
operate the lever B fig. 84 and lift the bonnet;
lift the bonnet;
lift the engine bonnet supporting lever A fig. 85
and move it until it clicks.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet , check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
fig. 82F0T0418fig. 83F0T0045
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
lift the bonnet with one hand and pull the device
A fig. 86 towards yourself while you are lowering
the B;
lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet lid down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT A plate summarising the described
bonnet opening/closing operations is affixed under
the bonnet (see fig. 87).
fig. 84F0T0067
fig. 85F0T0216fig. 86F0T0283
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For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be perfectly closed while
travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is
perfectly closed and that the lock is engaged. If
you discover during travel that the lock is not
fully engaged, stop immediately and close
the bonnet in the correct manner.
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
FASTENERS
The fasteners are located at points A, B and C
fig. 88.
ROOF RAILS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the vehicle has two rails
fig. 89which, with the addition of special accessories,
can be used to carry various objects (e.g. skis,
surfboards, etc.).
WARNING
Respect the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
fig. 87F0T0215fig. 88F0T0154
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If the car must be placed on a roller
bench (at a speed within 5 and 30 km/h)
for maintenance interventions or if it is washed
in an automatic roller washing tunnel with an
obstacle in the front part (e.g. another car, a
wall or another obstacle), the system may
detect its presence and activate. In this case the
system must be deactivated through the
display Setup Menu.
The laser sensor may have limited or
absent operation due to weather
conditions such as: heavy rain, hail, thick
fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on the
windscreen.
Sensor operation may also be
compromised by the presence of dust ,
condensation, dirt or ice on the
windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g. vehicles
that are driving not aligned with your car, vehicle
driving in a transverse or opposite way on the
same lane, bend with a small radius of curvature),
by road surface conditions and by driving
conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure the
windscreen is always clean. Use specific
detergents and clean cloths to avoid scratching
the windscreen.The sensor operation may also be
limited or absent in some driving, traffic and
road surface conditions.
Projecting loads on the roof of the car
may interfere with the correct operation
of the sensor. Before starting make sure
the load is correctly positioned, in order not to
cover the sensor operating range.
If the windscreen must be replaced due to
scratches, chipping or breakage, contact
exclusively a Fiat Dealership. Do not
replace the windscreen on your own, risk of
malfunction! It is advisable to replace the
windscreen if it is damaged in the laser sensor
area.
Do not tamper nor operate on the laser
sensor. Do not close the openings in the
aesthetic cover located under the interior
rear view mirror. In the event of a sensor failure,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
If you are driving on roads close to trees
with protruding branches it is advisable to
deactivate the system to prevent the
branches at the height of the bonnet or the
windscreen from interfering with the system.
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