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Emergency manoeuvre
If the control buttons fail to operate, the
sunroof can be moved manually,
proceeding as described below:
❒ remove the protective cap A-fig. 33
located on the internal covering,
behind the blinds;
❒ take the Allen key (provided as
standard) from the toolbox in the
boot;
❒ fit the Allen key in position B and
turn it:
– clockwise, to open the roof;
– anticlockwise, to close the roof.
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SOFT TOP 10), 11) 6)
❒ The soft top can be opened/closed
through buttons A or B-fig. 34,
located near the ceiling light.
it is advisable to close the soft top
when the car is parked.
The closed top effectively protects the
car from rain and from theft.
IMPORTANT: the motor may overheat
if the soft top is repeatedly operated
within a short space of time, thus
causing the overheating protection to
inhibit system operation. Wait for a
minute and repeat.
Opening from initial position: all
closed soft top
❒ Pressing the one-touch button
A-fig. 34 once the soft top opens
automatically to the horizontal
opening position (spoiler position -
see fig. 35).
❒ If one of the two buttons is pressed
before reaching the stop position,
the top may stop in an intermediate
horizontal opening position.
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❒ The activation of the heated rear
windscreen, upon request by the
user, is carried out only if the soft
top is completely closed. If the soft
top is closed incorrectly, the heated
rear window does not operate and
the relevant warning light does not
come on.
❒ When the soft top is opened using
the relevant control, if the heated
rear windscreen had been engaged
it is automatically deactivated and
the warning light switches off.
❒ Do not remove ice from the soft top
with sharp items.
❒ Do not use scrapers or sprays to
remove ice from the heated rear
window to prevent damage.
❒ Do not put objects on the top: they
could fall if the top is operated
causing damage and injury.
❒ It is advisable to cover the top with
a protective sheet if the car is left
parked in the open for a long time.❒ Do not keep the soft top folded for
a long time: this could cause folds
and creases in the fabric.
❒ Before moving the soft top, check
that there is enough room to carry
out the operation and that there are
no obstacles or people close to the
moving parts of the soft top.
❒ The cooled air flow into the
passenger compartment may
decrease if the automatic climate
control system is on and the top is
not all closed.
❒ With the top open and the car
travelling, the speech recognition
system may be recognised voice
controls because of the background
noise: then the top is closed the dial
number command may not be
recognised.DOORS
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To open manually from outside
(driver side door)
From outside, insert the key, turn it in
direction 1 fig. 38 and pull the handle. If
the car has central locking, turning the
key opens all the locks.
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Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as warning lights
andin the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically
when emergency braking ceases.
FRONT/REAR FOG
LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the dipped beam headlights on,
to turn on the front/rear fog lights, use
the button A fig. 49 as follows:
❒ press once: fog lights on, warning
light
5appears on the instrument
panel;
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❒ press twice: rear fog lights on,
warning light
4appears on the
instrument panel;
❒ press three times: front/rear fog
lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the dipped beam headlights on,
turn on the rear fog lights pressing the
button B fig. 49. The
4warning light
on the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
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ABS SYSTEM 15)
This system, which is an integral part
of the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in any road surface condition,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the car
can be controlled even during
emergency braking thus optimising
stopping distances.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS
system has come into action because
the brake pedal pulsates slightly and
the system gets noisier: this is entirely
normal with the system operating.

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iTPMS System
(indirect Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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RESET PROCEDURE
The iTPMS needs an initial “self-
learning” phase (with length depending
on the driving style and road
conditions: optimal conditions being
driving on a straight road at 80 km/h
for at least 20 minutes) which starts
when the Reset procedure is carried
out.
The Reset procedure must be carried
out:
❒ each time tyre pressure is
modified;
❒ when even only one tyre is
changed;
❒ when tyres are rotated/inverted;
❒ when the space-saver wheel is
fitted.
In a few situations such as sporty
driving, particular conditions of the
road surface (e.g. icy, snowy,
unsurfaced roads...) the signalling may
be delayed or partial in detecting the
contemporary deflation of more than
one tyre.
Under special conditions (e.g. vehicle
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of
the “Fix&Go” quick tyre repair kit,
fitting snow chains, fitting different
tyres on the axles) the system may
give false indications or be temporarily
deactivated.
If the system is temporarily
deactivated, the warning light
nflashes for about 75 seconds and then
is continuously on; at the same time,
the display shows a dedicated
message.
This indication is displayed also after
the engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored. Before carrying out the “Reset”
procedure, inflate the tyres to the
rated pressure values specified in the
inflation pressure table (see “Wheels”
paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” chapter).
If the Reset procedure is not carried
out, in all above cases, the
nwarning light may give false indications
on one or more tyres.
To carry out the Reset procedure, with
the vehicle stopped and the ignition
key at MAR, use the setup menu (see
the description of the “Display”
paragraph). At the end of the Reset
procedure the display will show the
“Reset saved” message, indicating
that the self-learning has been started.
If the iTPMS self-learning is not
correctly executed, the message is not
displayed.
OPERATING
CONDITIONS
The system is active for speeds above
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START&STOP
SYSTEM 19)
The Start&Stop device automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
❒ With manual gearbox:with the
car stationary, the engine stops with
the gearbox in neutral and the
clutch pedal released.
❒ With Dualogic gearbox:the
engine stops if the vehicle is at a
standstill and the brake pedal is
pressed. This condition can be
maintained even if the brake pedal
is not depressed, if the gear lever is
in position N.
NOTE: The engine can only be
stopped automatically after exceeding
about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine
from being repeatedly stopped when
driving at walking pace.
❒ The warning light
Uon the
instrument panel indicates that the
engine has stopped, on some
versions this indication is given by
the display.
Restarting the engine
❒ with manual gearbox:press the
clutch pedal.
❒ With Dualogic gearbox:if the gear
lever is in position N, place it in any
other gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the gear lever
to +, – or R.
MANUAL ACTIVATION
AND DEACTIVATION
❒ The Start&Stop system can be
activated/deactivated using the
button
A - fig. 53 on the dashboard.
When the system is deactivated, the
warning light
or
Tsymbol switches on.
❒ On some versions the information is
given by the display.
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VERSION WITH LPG
SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION
The LPG version features two fuel
supply systems: one for petrol and one
for LPG.
Like the petrol system, the LPG system
is timed, sequential multipoint type with
special injectors.
PASSIVE SAFETY/ACTIVE
SAFETY
Passive safety
The car has the same passive safety
specifications as other versions. In
particular, the tank mountings (located
in the spare wheel housing) have been
designed to exceed the Fiat safety
standards for impact tests.
Active safety
The car has the same active safety
specifications as other versions.
Although the LPG system has
numerous safety features, it is
advisable to proceed as follows every
time the car is not in use for a long
period or moved in an emergency as a
result of a breakdown or accident:
❒ unscrew the fixing devices
A - fig. 57, then remove the cover B;
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❒ close the LPG cock by rotating the
knurled ring nut C-fig. 58 clockwise;
❒ refit the cover and tighten the
fastening devices again.
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LPG TANK
The car has a (pressurised) tank
A-fig 59 for collecting LPG in a liquid
state. It is ring-shaped and located in
the spare wheel compartment with
suitable protection.
LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in
accordance with the regulations in
force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
starting from the car registration date.
If the vehicle has been registered in a
country other than Italy, the duration
and the testing/inspection procedures
of the LPG tank can vary depending
on the national provisions in force in
that country.
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In all case, when the time limit for your
country has expired, go to a Fiat Dealer
to have the tank replaced.
The tank identification data are printed
on the tank, under the multivalve unit:
❒ type-approval country identification
and type-approval number;
❒ type of gas for which it is designed
(LPG);
❒ name of tank manufacturer;
❒ tank commissioning pressure
(30 bar);
❒ maximum refilling percentage (80%);
❒ tank dimensions;
❒ rated tank capacity in litres;
❒ tank manufacture date (month/year);
❒ tank serial number.SELECTION OF
PETROL/LPG
SUPPLY TYPE
The selection switch
(petrol/LPG) is located on the central
tunnel fig. 60 and includes:
❒ A petrol/LPG switch.
❒ B LPG quantity indicator; 5 LEDs of
which four green and one orange to
indicate reserve. The orange LED
turns on when only one green LED
is on.
❒ C petrol operating mode indicator:
amber LED next to the switch A.
This function is controlled directly by
the LPG control unit.
❒ D LPG operating mode indicator:
green LED next to the switch A.
This function is controlled directly by
the LPG control unit.
IMPORTANT If the ignition key is
turned to MAR, all the device LEDs will
stay on for approximately 4 seconds
(check function).
The engine is always started to petrol
to start after which, according to the
position of the switch A-fig. 60 the
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❒ switch A pressed rightwards
(identified by symbol Kindicates
petrol operation with lighting of the
respective amber LED C;
❒ switch A pressed on the left side
(identified by the symbol G)
indicates LPG operation with
activation of the associated green
LED D.
Five LEDs B (one amber and four
green) on the top part of the switch
display the amount of LPG in the
cylinders.
If the LPG runs out, the system
automatically switches to petrol: the
amber LED C besides the switch
comes on and the green LED D
indicating LPG operation goes off.
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After refuelling with LPG, after a normal
start-up on petrol, the fuel system
automatically returns to LPG: the
amber LED C next to the switch goes
off and the green LED D for LPG
operation turns on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the switch A on the right-hand
side.
The amber LED C next to the switch
will turn on to indicate that switching
has taken place (the LPG fuel system
has been entirely disabled).
The fuel supply can only be returned to
LPG by operating switch A again,
green LED D next to the switch will turn
on to indicate that switching has taken
place.
In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately –
10°C, the switching times from petrol
to LPG increase to allow the pressure
regulator/reduction unit to heat up.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or setting off, there
may be a brief drop in power.MULTIMEDIA
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TIPS, CONTROLS AND
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Road safety
Learn how to use the various system
functions before setting off.
Read the instructions for the system
carefully before setting off.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving.
Reception may be interfered with by the
presence of mountains, buildings or
bridges, especially when you are far
away from the broadcaster.
IMPORTANT The volume may be
increased when receiving traffic
bulletins.