DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a long
storage), simply lock the vehicle by turning the
metal insert of the key with remote control in the
lock. In this case, the car will not be protected
by the alarm system, while the engine immobiliser
function is ensured by the Fiat CODE system, which
is automatically activated when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT If the batteries in the remote control
key are run down or if the system is faulty, the
key must be inserted in the ignition and turned to
the ON position to switch the alarm off.IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 8:
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.
fig. 7F0T0159fig. 8F0T0039
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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.
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may
vary according to the versions.
SPEEDOMETER (speed indicator)
Indicates vehicle speed.
REV COUNTER
The rev counter shows the number of engine
revolutions per minute.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system
gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine
is over-revving, resulting in a gradual loss of engine
power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may
indicate a gradual or sudden increase of the speed.
fig. 9F0T0804
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SEATS
FRONT SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary.
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 16and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in the driving position your arms should
rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and forth. If it is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you lose control of
the vehicle.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob B fig. 16.
Height adjustment (driver only)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operate lever C fig. 16 to lift or lower the rear part
of the cushion to achieve the most comfortable
driving position.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must be carried out only
when seated in the relevant seat.
Driver seat lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turn knob D fig. 16 to adjust the backrest support.
Seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press button A fig. 17
to switch the function on/off.
B
D
C
A
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STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the steering wheel
can be adjusted on some versions.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
release lever A fig. 25 by pushing it forwards
(position 1);
adjust the steering wheel;
lock lever A by pulling it towards the steering
wheel (position 2).
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out only
with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off.
WARNING
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 vehicle failing to comply with regulations.
fig. 25F0T0040
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 37includes the exterior light
controls.
The exterior lights can only be switched on when
the ignition key is in MAR.
The instrument panel and the various controls on
the dashboard will be lit up when the exterior lights
are switched on.
LIGHTS OFF
Ring turned to position
.
SIDE LIGHTS - TAIL LIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The instrument panel
warning light
will come on.PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition
key at STOP or extracted by turning the ring on
the left stalk first to position
and then to positions
or.
The instrument panel warning light
will come on.
Actuate the direction indicator stalk to select the
side of the lights (right or left).
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The instrument panel
warning light
will come on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ring in position
, pull the stalk towards
the steering wheel (2nd unstable position). The
instrument panel warning light
will come on.
To turn the main beams off, pull the stalk towards
the steering wheel again (dipped beams will turn on).
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (1st
unstable position) regardless of the position of the
control.
The instrument panel warning light
will come on.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the stalk to position fig. 38 (unstable):
up (position 1): to activate the right direction
indicator;
down (position 2): to activate the left direction
indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators switch off automatically when
the vehicle is back in a straight line.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that
you are about to change lane, move the stalk up or
down without it clicking into position. When
released, the stalk will return to its default position.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk
in the temporary position for less than half a second.The direction indicator on the selected side will flash
three times and then switch off automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device lights up the space in front of the vehicle
for a short time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP position or
extracted, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
and move it within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights stay on for an
extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;
then the lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is moved, instrument panel
warning light
comes on and the corresponding
message will appear on the display (see “Warning
lights and messages”) for as long as the function
remains on. The light comes on when the stalk is
first moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk increases only the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for
more than 2 seconds.
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WINDOW CLEANING
The right stalk fig. 39 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer
operation (for versions/markets, where provided).
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR.
The right stalk can assume five different positions:
windscreen wiper still.
intermittent operation.
continuous slow flick.
continuous fast flick.
Move the stalk to position fig. 39 (unstable) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held
in this position.
When released, the stalk will return to its default
position and the wiper will be automatically stopped.With the twist switch at
, the windscreen wiper
will automatically adapt to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers working, if reverse gear
is engaged, the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
Do not use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to excessive
stress, prompting intervention from the motor
protection which prevents operation for a few
seconds. Contact the Fiat Dealership if operation
is not restored.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (temporary
position) to operate the windscreen washer jet.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds completes
the wiping cycle.
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WARNING
If only warning lightlights up in the
instrument panel (with a message in the
multifunction display on some versions), stop
the vehicle immediately and contact the nearest
Fiat Dealership. Fluid leaking from the
hydraulic system will compromise the operation
of the braking system, whether it is of the
conventional type or with ABS.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The ESC system improves the directional control and
stability of the vehicle in various driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the vehicle’s understeer
and oversteer, distributing the brake force on the
appropriate wheels. The torque supplied by the
engine can also be reduced in order to maintain
control of the vehicle.
The ESC system uses the sensors in the vehicle to
determine the trajectory required by the driver
through steering and compares it with the real
trajectory of the vehicle. When the real trajectory
deviates from the desired trajectory, the ESC system
intervenes to counter the car’s understeer or
oversteer.
Oversteer: occurs when the vehicle is turning
more than it should according to the angle of
the steering wheel
Understeer: occurs when the vehicle is turning
less than it should according to the angle of the
steering wheel
The ESC system also includes the following systems:
Hill Holder
ASR
MSR
HBA
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