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Driver’s front airbag
(A-fig. 79)
This consists of an instant inflating bag
contained in a special recess in the
centre of the steering wheel.
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Passenger’s front airbag
(B-fig. 80)
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard: this bag has a larger
volume than that on the driver side.
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Passenger’s front airbag and
child restraint systems
25)
Rearward facing child restraint systems
must NEVERbe fitted on the front
seat with an active passenger side
airbag since in the event of an impact
the airbag activation may cause fatal
injuries to the transported child.
ALWAYScomply with the instructions
on the label stuck on the passenger
side sun visor (fig. 81).
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PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill)
and leave the wheels turned;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒ always remove the key from the
starter switch.
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.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
before putting the shift lever at P).
HANDBRAKE 27)
The handbrake lever fig. 86 is located
between the two front seats.
To use the handbrake pull the lever
upwards until the car cannot be
moved.
To release the handbrake, raise the
lever slightly and press the release
button A fig. 86; hold down the button
and lower the lever.
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USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX
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To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
one of the required positions (the
diagram is shown on the knob fig. 87).
For cars provided with 6-speed
gearbox, to engage the 6
thgear,
operate the lever by pressing it
towards the right in order to avoid
engaging the 4
thgear by mistake. The
same applies to shifting from 6thto 5th
gear.
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SPORT function
(1.4 16V versions – for versions /
markets, where provided)
On these versions, the driver can also
use the SPORT function which enables
a sporty driving setting by intervening
on gear changes, the engine control
unit and the steering. To activate this
function, press the SPORT button
fig. 90 on the dashboard.
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ECO function
The ECO function, which optimises the
gearbox, can be activated only with
AUTO mode on.
This function is activated by pressing
button E fig. 88 on the trim next to the
gear lever (on 1.2 8V versions), or by
pressing the ECO button fig. 89 on the
dashboard (on 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
versions).
With the ECO function active, the
display will show the current gear and
the words AUTO and ECO; the system
will select the most suitable gear
depending on the car speed, engine
rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.
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SHIFT PADDLES
(for versions/markets, where provided)
fig. 91
Shifting can be managed sequentially
via the shift paddles on the steering
wheel.
❒ To use the steering wheel paddles,
the gear lever A-fig. 88 must be in
the middle position between
+ and –.
To shift up: pull the right paddle +
towards the steering wheel.
To shift down:pull the left paddle –
towards the steering wheel.
NOTE Shifting up (or down) is only
permitted if the engine rpm allow it.
NOTE For correct use of the system,
you are advised only to use your right
foot to operate the pedal unit.
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BUMP STARTING13)
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the
brake servo and electrical power
steering system (where provided) are
not operational until the engine is
started, a greater effort will therefore
be required to press the brake pedal
or turn the steering wheel.
CHANGING A
WHEEL 32) 30)
JACK
Please note that:
❒ the jack weighs 1.76 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired; if it
breaks, it must be replaced with a
new one of the same type;
❒ no tool other than its cranking
device may be fitted on the jack.
SERVICING
❒ prevent any dirt from depositing on
the “worm screw”
❒ keep the “worm screw” lubricated
❒ never modify the jack.
CONDITIONS OF NON-
USE
❒ at temperatures lower than -40°C
on a sandy or muddy ground
❒ on uneven ground
❒ on a road with steep gradient
❒ in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons,
hurricanes, blizzards, storms, etc.
❒ in direct contact with the engine or
to carry out repairs under the
vehicle
❒ on boats.
RAISING WITH A JACK
AND REPLACING A
WHEEL
To change a wheel, proceed as
follows:
❒ Stop the car in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground must be flat and
sufficiently compact.
❒ Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
❒ Engage first gear or reverse.
❒ Lift up the luggage compartment
mat and loosen the central locking
device A - fig. 99.
❒ Take out the tool container
B and take it near to the wheel to
be changed.
❒ Take the space-saver wheel C.

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❒ If the vehicle is equipped with side
skirts, to let the jack pass under the
vehicle, the latter must be tilted (as
shown in 102)
❒ Make sure the jack is correctly
positioned (see fig. 103)
❒ Warn anybody who is nearby that
the car is about to be raised.
They should stay clear and they
should be warned not to touch the
car until it is back on the ground.
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❒ For vehicles with wheel cap: use
the screwdriver provided, applying
leverage to the dedicated opening
on the outer edge.
❒ For cars fitted with alloy wheels:
remove the press-fitted hub cap
using the screwdriver provided.
❒ Loosen the fixing bolts for the
wheel to be changed by about one
turn using the spanner provided.
❒ Partially open the jack using the
handle.
❒ Arrange the jack close to the wheel
to be changed, next to the sign 
fig. 100-101 indicated on the
bodywork.
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❒ Fit the handle to operate the jack
and raise the car until the wheel is a
few centimetres above the ground.
When turning the jack handle, make
sure that it can turn freely without
scraping your hand against the
ground. The moving components of
the jack (screws and joints) can also
cause injuries: avoid touching them.
If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
❒ Loosen the bolts completely and
remove the wheel to be replaced.
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and
resting surfaces are clean so that
the fastening bolts will not come
loose.
❒ Fit the space-saver wheel aligning
the pin with one of the holes on the
wheel.
❒ Tighten the 4 fixing bolts, turn the
jack handle to lower the car and
remove the jack.
❒ Fasten the bolts completely,
passing alternately from one bolt to
the opposite one.REFITTING THE WHEEL
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Versions with steel wheels
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub
are clean so that the fastening bolts
will not come loose.
❒ Fit the standard wheel inserting the
4 bolts into the holes, then tighten
them.
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack.
❒ Use the wrench provided to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one;
❒ Insert the pressure-fit cup making
the suitable slot coincide with the
inflation valve;
❒ Place the inner part of the hub cap
on the wheel rim;
❒ Engage the hub cap by applying an
axial force in several points as
shown in fig. 104 to allow the
correct coupling between hub cap
and wheel.
Versions with alloy wheels
❒ Place the wheel onto the hub and
tighten the bolts using the wrench
provided.
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack.
❒ Using the spanner provided, fully
tighten the bolts.
❒ Reinsert the press-fitted hub cap,
making sure that the reference hole
on the wheel is aligned with the
reference pin on the cap.
IMPORTANT: if it is not fitted correctly,
the hub cap may detach when the car
is running.
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❒ insert the electrical connector
6 fig. 108 into the 12V socket on
the vehicle and start the engine;
❒ turn on the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button 5 fig. 107.
When the pressure shown in the
"Wheels" paragraph in the
“Technical data” chapter or on the
specific label appears on the
pressure gauge 7, stop the
compressor by pressing the
ON-OFF button 5 again;
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❒ disconnect the cartridge 1 from the
compressor by pressing the
release button 8 and lifting the
cartridge 1 up fig. 109.
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If the pressure gauge 7 fig. 107 shows
a pressure less than 1.8 bar / 26 psi
15 minutes after turning on the
compressor, switch off the
compressor, disconnect the sealant
hose 4 from the tyre valve and remove
the cartridge 1 from the compressor
fig. 105.
Move the vehicle about 10m to
distribute the sealant; stop the vehicle
safely, engage the handbrake and
restore the pressure using the black
inflation hose 9 fig. 110 until the
required pressure is reached. If also in
this case, the pressure is lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after
turning on, do not resume driving but
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side
lights, dipped headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicator bulbs.
Access to the direction indicator
bulbs (POP versions)
Operating from the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap
A fig. 111.
Access to the main beam headlight
bulbs (POP versions)
Remove the rubber cap B fig. 111.
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Access to the direction indicator
bulbs (excluding POP versions)
Operating from the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap
A fig. 112.
Access to the main beam headlight
bulbs (excluding POP versions)
Operating from the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap
B fig. 112.
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Access to the daytime running light
(DRL) and main beam headlight
bulbs
Completely steer the wheels and open
guard door C fig. 113 (on the wheel
arch at the level of the lights) then
remove the rubber cap D.
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