
IMPORTANT
36)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km, you do
not drive to full car performance (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top
speed, sharp braking, etc.).
37)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
38)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
39)Warning light
will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be used
as normal, but a Fiat Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.
PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1stgear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission, wait for the letter P to be
displayed before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
before placing the gear lever at P).
109)
WARNING
109)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
PARKING BRAKE
110) 111)
To engage the handbrake, pull lever 1
fig. 97 upwards until the car is secured.
The
warning light will come on in
the instrument panel.
To disengage it, raise lever 1 slightly,
hold down button 2 and lower the lever
1, checking that the warning light
on the instrument panel switches
off.
WARNING
110)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
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Important notesDo not downshift on slippery
surfaces: the drive wheels might lose
grip with following risk for the vehicle to
slip. This could cause accidents or
personal injuries.
The vehicle will keep the gear
selected by the driver until the safety
conditions allow it. This means, for
example, that the system will try to
prevent the engine from switching off,
automatically downshifting if the engine
speed is too low.
TRANSMISSION
EMERGENCY FUNCTION
(where provided)
Transmission operation is constantly
monitored to detect any fault. If a
condition that might damage the
transmission is detected, the "recovery"
function is activated.
In this condition, the transmission stays
in 3
thgear, regardless of the selected
gear.
Positions P (Parking), R (Reverse) and N
(Neutral) still work. Icon
might light
up on the display.
In the case of "recovery" operation
immediately contact the nearest Fiat
Dealership.Temporary failure
In the event of a temporary failure,
correct transmission operation can be
restored for all the forwards gears by
proceeding as follows:
stop the vehicle;
bring the transmission lever to P
(Park);
bring the ignition device to STOP;
wait for about 10 seconds, then
restart the engine;
select the desired gear: correct
transmission operation should be
restored.
IMPORTANT In the event of a
temporary failure it is in any case
recommended to contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
GEAR ENGAGEMENT
DISABLING SYSTEM
WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL
PRESSED
This system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P (Park)
and N (Neutral) if the brake pedal has
not been previously depressed.
To bring the gear lever to a position
other than P (Park) or from N (Neutral)
to R (Reverse), the ignition device must
be in position MAR (engine on or off)
and the brake pedal must be
depressed. Button 1 fig. 99 on the gear
lever knob must also be pressed.To move the lever from position N
(Neutral) to position D (Drive, automatic
forward gear), you need to press the
brake pedal.
To facilitate parking manoeuvres, move
the lever from D to R (and vice versa)
without pressing the brake if the lever
does not pass through the N position.
The lever will remain locked in the P
position in case of faults or flat battery.
See the “Automatic transmission” in the
“In an emergency” chapter for how to
release the lever manually.
WARNING
113)Never use position P (Park) instead of
the parking brake. Always engage the
parking brake when parking the vehicle to
avoid the accidental movement of the
vehicle.
114)If the P (Park) position is not engaged,
the vehicle could move and injure people.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the gear lever is in position P and that the
parking brake is engaged.
115)Do not shift the gear lever to N
(Neutral) and do not stop the engine when
driving on a downhill road. This type of
driving is dangerous and reduces the
possibility of intervening in the case of
variation of the road traffic or surface. You
risk losing control of your vehicle and
causing accidents.
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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
124) 125) 126)
PETROL ENGINES
Only use 95 R.O.N. unleaded petrol (EN
228 specifications).
DIESEL ENGINES
48)
Only use Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification).
When using or parking the vehicle for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available Diesel. In this case, it is
also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
Diesel and petrol versions
"Capless Fuel" is a device at the
opening for the fuel tank which opens
and recloses automatically when the
fuel supply gun is introduced/removed.
The "Capless Fuel" device is provided
with an inhibitor which prevents
refuelling with incorrect fuel.Opening the flap
To refuel proceed as follows:
unlock flap 1 fig. 106 by pressing on
the specified point and then open it;
introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds
in order for the fuel to flow inside the
tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap 1.The flap is provided with a dust cover
gaiter 2 which prevents deposits of
impurities and dust at the end of the
filler when the flap is closed.
Emergency refuelling
If there is no fuel in the vehicle or the
supply circuit is completely empty,
proceed as follows to reintroduce fuel
to the tank:open the boot and take adaptor 3
fig. 107, located in the tool box or in the
Fix&Go kit container (according to the
versions);
open flap 1 fig. 106, as described
previously;
introduce the adaptor in the filler as
shown and refuel;
after refuelling, remove the adapter
and close the flap;
finally refit the adaptor in the luggage
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TYPES OF BULBS
The vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs
Glass bulbs (type 1): they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.
Bayonet-type bulbs (type 2): to remove them from their holder,
press the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.
Halogen bulbs (type 3): to remove the bulb, pull the connector and
extract it.
Halogen bulbs (type 4): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.
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REPLACING AN
EXTERNAL BULB
Front bulb position
1. Dipped beam headlights
2. Fog lights
3. Main beam headlights/Daytime
running lights (DRL)
4. Direction indicator.Main beam headlights/Daytime
running lights (DRL)
To replace the bulb 3 fig. 111, proceed
as follows:
working from inside the engine
compartment, remove rubber cap 1
fig. 112;
rotate the bulb-bulb holder assembly
anticlockwise and extract it;
disconnect the electrical connector
and replace the bulb-bulb holder
assembly 2;
reconnect the electrical connector to
the new assembly;
then insert the assembly in its
housing and turn it clockwise, making
sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the rubber cap 1.
IMPORTANT Only replace the bulb
when the engine is off. Also ensure that
the engine is cold, to prevent the risk of
burns.
Dipped headlights
Right headlight
To replace the bulb 1 fig. 111, proceed
as follows:
steer the vehicle wheels completely
inwards;
undo screw 1 fig. 113 using the
screwdriver provided and remove
inspection flap 2;
remove the rubber plug
disconnect the electrical connector;
extract the bulb, releasing it from the
retaining springs;
replace the new bulb and carry out
the procedure described previously in
reverse.
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Left headlight
working from inside the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap
from the dipped beam headlight bulb 1
fig. 111;
extract the bulb, releasing it from the
retaining springs;
disconnect the electrical connector
and replace the bulb 1 fig. 111;
reconnect the electrical connector to
the new bulb;
reposition the assembly in the seat;
refit the rubber cap.
IMPORTANT Only replace the bulb
when the engine is off. Also ensure that
the engine is cold, to prevent the risk of
burns.
Front direction indicators
To replace the bulb 4 fig. 111, proceed
as follows:
using the screwdriver provided with
the car, remove the indicated fasteners
and remove the cover 1 fig. 114;
rotate the bulb-bulb holder assembly
anticlockwise;
replace the "bayonet-fitted" bulb;
then insert the bulb-bulb holder
assembly in its housing and turn it
clockwise, making sure that it is locked
correctly;
refit the cover and block it by placing
the fasteners back in position.Front fog lights
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
steer the vehicle wheels completely
inwards;
undo screw 1 fig. 115 using the
screwdriver provided and remove
inspection flap 2;
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turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly 1
fig. 116 anticlockwise and then remove
it sliding it outwards;
disconnect the electrical connector;
reconnect the connector to the new
assembly: then insert it, turning it
clockwise, ensuring that it locks
correctly;
finally, refit the inspection lid.
Side turn light
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
adjust the lens 1 fig. 117 to
compress in the internal clip 2, then pull
the cluster outwards;
turn the bulb holder 3 anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb 4 and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 3 in the lens and
turn it clockwise;
refit the cluster making sure that the
internal clip 2 clicks into position.Rear bulb position
1. Tail lights/Brake lights
2. Turn indicator
3. Reverse gear
4. Rear fog light
Rear light cluster
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
open the rear lid and move the cover
on the inner trim 5 fig. 119;
disconnect the central electric
connector 6, operating on the
dedicated retainer, then unscrew the
screw 7 fig. 120;
remove the rear light cluster, pulling it
outwards as indicated in fig. 121;
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to replace the rear fog light bulb, turn
the bulb holder 8 fig. 122 anticlockwise
and replace the bulb, extracting it from
its bulb holder;
to replace the other lamps, unscrew
the four fixing screws fig. 122 and
remove the bulb holder assembly;
replace the bulb involved (fig. 123: 9
= position; 10 = stop; 11 = reverse
gear; 12 = direction indicators);
refit the bulb holder unit correctly on
the rear light cluster, fully tightening the
four fixing screws;
reposition the rear light cluster on the
vehicle;
fully tighten the rear light cluster fixing
device and reconnect the electrical
connector;
reposition the section of the inner
trim;
reclose the rear lid.
3
rdbrake lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
open the rear lid;
disconnect the electrical connection
1 fig. 124;
unscrew the 2 side nuts;
remove the bulb holder;
release and replace the bulb fig. 125.
Number plate lights
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
using the screwdriver provided,
remove the lenses 1 fig. 126 working in
the point shown;
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