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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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COMMANDS
HAZARD LIGHTS
They are turned on by pressing switch A fig. 46,
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
Instrument panel warning lights
andlit up when
this device is on. Press switch A again to turn the
lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the highway code of the country you are
in. Keep to the rules.
Emergency braking
(for versions/markets, where provided)
In the event of emergency braking the hazard lights
come on automatically along with the instrument
panel warning lights
and. The function switches
off automatically when the nature of the brakingchanges. This function complies with the relevant
legislations currently in force.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button
fig. 47 with the side/taillights on to
turn the fog lights on. Instrument panel warning light
comes on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press button
fig. 47 with the dipped beams or
front fog lights on to turn the rear fog lights on.
Instrument panel warning light
comes on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off or turn
off the dipped beam headlights and/or the front
fog lights (for versions/markets, where provided).
fig. 46F0T0049fig. 47F0T0501
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Adjusting headlight alignment
Press the
orbuttons on the control
panelfig. 90.
The instrument panel display shows the position in
relation to the adjustment set.
Position 0 - one or two people in the front seats.
Position1-fivepeople.
Position2-fivepeople + load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permitted load
stowed in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment of the light beams
each time the weight of the load transported
changes.
FOG LIGHT DIRECTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction
checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped headlights are directed for operation in
the country where the vehicle was originally
purchased. In countries where you drive on the
other side of the road, you need to alter the beam
direction by affixing a specially designed self-adhesive
film in order not to dazzle the vehicles travelling in
the opposite direction.
ABS SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the braking system, which
prevents one or more wheels from locking or
slipping regardless of the road surface conditions and
braking intensity, giving the best control during
emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system, allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For maximum efficiency of the braking
system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better to avoid sharp,
repeated and prolonged braking.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has come into
action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and
the system gets noisier: it means that the vehicle
speed should be altered to suit the type of road
surface.
MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST (emergency
braking assistance)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system, which cannot be deactivated, recognises
emergency braking conditions (according to the
brake pedal operation speed) and provides an
additional hydraulic braking pressure to support that
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WARNING
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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GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the following
circumstances:
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when an engine oil
pressure sensor failure is detected.
Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
Exterior lights fault
The warning light comes on (on some versions)
when a failure is detected in one of the following
lights:
side/tail lights
brake lights
rear fog lights
direction indicators
number plate lights.
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.Fuel cut-off inertia switch tripped
The warning light switches on when the fuel cut-off
inertia switch is triggered.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Parking sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
See parking sensor warning light section.
Start&Stop fault
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when a Start&Stop
system fault is detected.
Warning light failure
The warning lightturns on and flashes to indicate a
failure of the warning light
. In this case, the
warning light may not indicate a fault in the
restraint systems.
Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
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TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the Traction Plus
system is activated by pressing the T+ button on
the dashboard.
The LED on the button turns on.
Traction Plus system failure
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, if the warning
light remains on or switches on together with the
LED on the button and the warning light
when
travelling, contact a Fiat Dealership.
The display will show a specific message.
CRUISE CONTROL (green)
The warning light turns on together with the
message on the display when turning the knurled ring
of the Cruise Control to ON.
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS (green) -
FOLLOW ME HOME (green)
Side lights/tail lights
The warning light comes on when the side/taillights
are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The warning light will turn on when this device is
active (see “Follow me home” in the “Know your
vehicle” section).
The display will show a dedicated message.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)
The warning light turns on when the front fog lights
are turned on.
REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights
are turned on.
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Bulbs
Bulbs Type Power Figure ref.
Main beams H4 55W E
Dipped beams H4 60W D
Front side lights W5W 5W A
Front direction indicators PY21W 2IW B
Side direction indicators WY5W 5W A
Rear direction indicators PY2IW 21W B
Tail lights/rear fog lights P4/21W 4W/21W B
Brake light P21W 21W B
Number plate W5W 5W C
3rd brake light
(*)W5W 5W A
Reverse light P21W 21W B
Front fog lights (for versions/markets where
provided)H1 55W E
Front ceiling light with movable lens C 10W C
Front ceiling light with spot lights (for
versions/markets, where provided)C 10W C
Rear ceiling light (for versions/markets,
where provided)C 10W C
(*)IMPORTANT For versions/markets, where provided, in versions with tinted windows, replace the whole light unit, since it is sealed.
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Side lights
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
operate the lens A fig. 149 to press in the internal
catch B fig. 150, then pull the unit outwards;
turn the bulb holder C anti-clockwise, extract
bulb D and replace it;
refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it
clockwise;
refit the unit making sure that the internal catch B
clips into position.FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT Contact Fiat Dealership to replace the
front fog lights.
fig. 149F0T0097fig. 150F0T0098
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