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•After installing a child restraint system, do not move the seat:
always remove the child restraint system before making any
adjustment.
•Always make sure that the chest section of the seat belt does
not pass under the arms or behind the back of the child. In the
event of an accident the seat belt will not be able to secure the
child, with the risk of injury, including fatal injury. Therefore the
child must always wear the seat belt correctly.
•Do not use the same lower anchorage to install more than one
child restraint system.
25) AIR BAG
•Do not apply stickers or other objects on the steering wheel,
on the dashboard in the passenger side airbag area, on the
side upholstery on the roof and on the seats. Never put
objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger’s
side of the dashboard since they could interfere with proper
airbag inflation and also cause serious injury to the
passengers.
• SERIOUS DANGER: When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems
on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the impact. It is
advisable to always carry children in a child restraint system on
the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the event
of a collision.
•When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install
rear facing child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the impact. •Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on the door, windows
or the area in which the window bag is located to avoid possible
injury during airbag inflation. Never lean your head,
arms or elbows out of the window.
•If when turning the key to MAR the warning light
¬does not
turn on or if it stays on when travelling, there could be a failure in
the safety systems; in this event airbags or pretensioners may not
be deployed in the event of impact or, in a lower number of
cases, they deploy accidentally.
Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
•Do not cover the front seat backrests with extra covers if they
are equipped with side bags.
•Do not travel carrying objects in your lap, in front of your chest
or between your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.):
they could cause severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
•Always drive keeping your hands on the steering wheel rim so
the airbag can inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive with your
body bent forward. Keep your back straight against the backrest.
•If the car has been stolen or in the case of attempt to steal it, if
it has been subjected to vandalism or floods, have the airbag
system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
•The airbags may also be deployed when the car is not moving,
if the key is in the ignition and turned to MAR or when the engine
is off, if the car is hit by another moving vehicle. Therefore, even if
the vehicle is stationary, when an active front passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an impact could cause fatal
injuries to the child.
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Therefore, always deactivate the passenger airbag when a
rearward facing child restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat.
The front passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent the child restraint
system from coming into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been removed.
Also remember that, if the key is turned to STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed in
the event of collision. Non-deployment in such cases does not
indicate a system malfunction.
•Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised steam
(wash by hand or at automatic seat washing stations).
• The front airbag is designed to be deployed for impacts of a
greater intensity than for the pretensioners. For impacts whose
intensity falls between the two levels, normally, only the
pretensioners will be activated.
•Do not affix rigid objects to the garment hooks or support
handles.
•The airbag does not replace seat belts but increases their
efficiency. Furthermore, since front airbags are not deployed in
low-speed frontal impacts, side impacts, rear shunts or roll-
overs, the passengers are protected only by the seat belts
which must therefore be fastened at all times.
•In some versions, in case of a LED
“fault (located on the
plate of the instrument panel), the warning light ¬on the
instrument panel turns on and the passenger side airbags are
deactivated. •Malfunction of the
¬warning light is indicated by the activation
of an airbag fault symbol and a dedicated message on the
instrument panel display (or, for versions where provided, by the
activation of a blinking generic fault warning light).
In this case, the warning light
¬may not indicate failures in the
retaining systems. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
•The
“warning light indicates the passenger side airbag
protection status. If the warning light is off, passenger side
protection is active: to deactivate it, use the Setup Menu (in this
case the LED lights up). When the vehicle is started (ignition key
turned to MAR position), the warning light turns on for about 8
seconds, provided that at least 5 seconds have elapsed from
when it was switched off. If not, contact a Fiat Dealership. If the
engine is switched off/on again in less than 5 seconds the
warning light may remain off. In this case, to check correct
warning light operation, switch the engine off, wait for at least 5
seconds and switch the engine on again. The warning light may
light up with various intensity levels depending on the vehicle
conditions. The intensity may also vary during the same key
cycle.
•When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the
“warning light
switches for few seconds, then if the passenger airbag protection
is active it should switch off.
26) STARTING THE ENGINE
•It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The engine
takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
and other toxic gases.
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1) KEYS AND CODE CARD
•The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if
the key is subjected to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic devices inside the keys,
they should never be exposed to direct sunlight.
•All the keys and the CODE card must be handed over to the
new owner when selling the car.
2) SEATS
•The fabric upholstery of the seats has been designed to
withstand long-term wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required. Avoid prolonged and/or
excessive rubbing against clothing accessories such as metal
buckles and Velcro strips which, by applying a high pressure on
the fabric in a small area, could cause it to break, thereby
damaging the upholstery.
•Before tilting the backrest, remove any objects on the seat
cushion.
3) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Never use R12 coolant, which is not compatible with climate
control system components.
4) WINDSCREEN AND REAR WINDOW WIPER
•Do not use the windscreen or rear window wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen. In such conditions,
the windscreen and rear window wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out switch, which prevents
operation for a few seconds, may intervene. If operation is not restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.
•Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the blades lifted from
the windscreen:
• Do not activate the rain sensor or the rearscreen wiper when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.
• Make sure that the device is turned off if there is ice on the
windscreen.
5) SUNROOF
•Use the sunroof only at “spoiler” position if a transverse roof
rack is fitted.
•Do not open the sunroof if there is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
•Be careful not to hit objects on the storage shelf when you
open the tailgate.
6) SOFT TOP
•Never open the top in presence of snow or ice to prevent
damage.
•Do not place objects on the rear window shelf to prevent
damage while the top is closing.
•Loads may not be secured on the roof.
•Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
•Never use high-pressure washing systems.
•When using steam washers or high-pressure water washers,
maintain a suitable distance and do not exceed a maximum
temperature of 60°C.
Damage, alterations and water infiltrations may occur if the
distance is too small.
•If a water jet is used, direct away from the edges of the fabric
and the rear window frame to prevent water infiltrations.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
Dashboard ......................................................................7
Instrument panel ..............................................................9
– Versions with multifunction display.................................9
– Versions with colour display.........................................10
– Warning lights and messages.................................11-23
Display panel..................................................................24
– Multifunctional display panel.........................................24
– Colour display panel....................................................24
– Setup menu.................................................................24
– Trip computer............................................................ 25
– Set time.......................................................................25
– Deactivating front passenger airbag and side
bag..............................................................................26
– Service (Scheduled Maintenance) ................................26
– Headlight adjustment...................................................27
– Reset tyres..................................................................27
Keys.............................................................................. 27
– Code card................................................................. 27
– Mechanical key ...........................................................27
– Key with remote control ..............................................27
The Fiat Code System....................................................28
Start-up device ..............................................................28
– Steering lock ..............................................................29
Seats ............................................................................29
– Front seats .................................................................29Head restraints ..............................................................30
– Rear head restraints (removal)..................................... 31
Steering wheel ...............................................................31
Rear-view mirrors ..........................................................31
– Interior mirror ..............................................................31
– Interior electrochromic mirror.......................................32
– Interior mirrors.............................................................32
Manual climate control system........................................33
– Air recirculation ..........................................................33
Automatic climate control system ..................................34
– Automatic operation....................................................34
– Air recirculation ..........................................................34
External lights ................................................................35
– Daylight lights..............................................................35
– Dipped headlights/side lights.......................................35
– Main beam headlights .................................................35
– Parking lights.............................................................. 35
– Direction indicators......................................................35
– Lane change function..................................................35
– Follow Me Home function............................................35
– Auto function (Dusk sensor)........................................ 36
Window cleaning ...........................................................37
– Windscreen wipers......................................................37
– Rear window wiper .....................................................38
– Rain sensor................................................................ 38
Automatic wiping........................................................... 39
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– Suitability of passenger seats for use with i-Size......... 110
Supplementary restraint system (SRS) - airbag..............114
– Front airbags .............................................................114
– Passenger airbag deactivation....................................117
– Side bags ..................................................................117
STARTING AND DRIVING
Engine starting..............................................................119
Handbrake ...................................................................120
Using the manual gearbox ............................................120
Using the Dualogic gearbox ..........................................121
– Operating mode .........................................................121
– MANUAL logic.......................................................... 121
– AUTO logic............................................................... 121
– Shift paddles..............................................................122
Speed limiter............................................................... 123
– Enabling the device................................................... 123
– Speed limit programming........................................... 124
– Device activation/ deactivation................................... 124
– Exceeding the programmed speed............................ 124
– Flashing of programmed speed................................. 124
– Disabling the device................................................... 124
Electronic cruise control ............................................. 125
– Enabling the device................................................... 125
– Setting the desired speed.......................................... 126
– Increasing the speed................................................. 126
– Decreasing speed...................................................... 126
– Recalling the speed................................................... 126
– Deactivating the device.............................................. 126
– Disabling the device................................................... 126
IN AN EMERGENCY
Jump starting................................................................127
Bump starting...............................................................128
Changing a wheel .........................................................128
– Jack......................................................................... 128
– Raising with a jack and replacing a wheel ...................128
– Refitting the wheel......................................................130
Fix&Go Automatic fast tyre repair kit.......................131-133
Changing a bulb ...........................................................134
– General information ..................................................134
– Bulb types .................................................................135
– Front light clusters .....................................................136
– Dipped beam headlights ............................................137
– Main beam headlights ................................................137
– Side lights/brake lights................................................138
– Direction indicators.....................................................138
– Front fog lights ..........................................................139
– Rear light clusters ......................................................139
– Reverse/rear fog light..................................................140
– Third brake light .........................................................140
– Number plate lights ...................................................141
Fuse replacement .........................................................141
– Dashboard fuses .......................................................141
– Engine compartment fuses.........................................142
Recharging the battery .................................................144
Towing the car .............................................................145
– Attaching the tow ring.................................................145
SERVICING AND CARE
Scheduled servicing plan .......................................147-153
Regular checks ............................................................154

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Heavy-duty use of the car .............................................154
Engine compartments............................................155-157
Checking fluid levels .....................................................158
– Engine oil ...................................................................158
– Engine coolant ...........................................................158
– Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window ...................159
– Brake fluid .................................................................159
Battery..........................................................................159
– Inspecting the charge ................................................159
– Replacing the battery..................................................159
– Car inactivity .............................................................159
Wheels and tyres ..........................................................160
Brakes .........................................................................161
Windscreen wiper–Rear wiper ......................................161
– Replacing the windscreen wiper blades .....................161
– Replacing the rear window wiper blade ......................161
– Windscreen washer nozzles........................................162
– Rear window washer nozzles......................................162
Bodywork.....................................................................162
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork...................................................................162
Interiors.........................................................................164
Fabric seats and parts...................................................164
Plastic and coated parts................................................164
Genuine leather parts....................................................164TECHNICAL DATA
Identification data .........................................................165
– Identification data plate ............................................. 165
– Bodywork paint identification plate .............................165
– Chassis marking .......................................................166
– Engine marking .........................................................166
Engine...........................................................................167
Dimensions ..................................................................171
Wheels .........................................................................172
Tyre inflation pressures ................................................174
Snow chains ................................................................174
Snow tyres ...................................................................175
Steering .......................................................................175
Performance ................................................................176
Weights.........................................................................177
Refuelling .....................................................................180
Fluids and lubricants .....................................................182
– Product specifications.............................................. 182
Fuel consumption– CO
2emissions................................184
Prescriptions for handling the vehicle at the
end of its life................................................................. 185
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Personal safety....................................................187-201
Vehicle safety ......................................................202-207
Environmental protection...............................................208