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KNOWING YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.DASHBOARD ................................. 10
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 12
KEYS .............................................. 12
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 18
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 19
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 19
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... 21
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 24
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 26
WINDSCREEN WIPER/REAR
WINDOW WIPER ............................ 27
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 29
ELECTRIC SUNROOF ..................... 30
DOORS ........................................... 32
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 33
BONNET ......................................... 35
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 36
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 38
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM ........ 39
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 41
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hold down button Afig. 33: after
approximately 10 seconds the curtain
moves jerkily to closing position. When
the movement stops (blind closed),
release button A (if the blind is already
closed, you will hear the mechanical
lock only);
press button A again within 3
seconds after the blind reached the fully
closed position;
hold down button A: the blind will
perform an automatic opening and
closing cycle. Should this not occur,
repeat the operation from the
beginning;
hold down button A until the blind is
completely closed: the initialisation
procedure has ended.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
23)11)
The sun roof and the blind can be
operated only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
CONTROL BUTTONS
Opening/closing the front glass
panel
Opening
Press button A fig. 35 to open the sun
roof in the “spoiler” position. After
opening in “spoiler” position, press
button A once again for more than half
a second to bring the roof automatically
to fully open position. To deactivate
the automatic movement press the
button again. Use button A in jog mode
to open the sun roof manually.Closing
From the fully open position press
button A for more than half a second:
the front glass panel will move into
the “spoiler” position. Use button A in
jog mode to close the sun roof
manually.
Sun blind movement
Pressing the B fig. 35 button will move
the blind towards the rear part of the
vehicle, until it is fully open. With blind
fully open press button B: the blind
will move towards the front part of the
vehicle, until it is fully closed. During the
blind automatic opening and closing
stages, press the button again to
interrupt the blind movement.
Button B can be pressed in jog mode
to open or close the blind manually.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the control buttons fail to operate, the
sunshade and the sunroof can be
moved manually proceeding as
described below:
Sun blind movement: remove
protective cap A fig. 36 on the internal
trim;
Sunroof movement: remove
protective cap B on the internal trim;
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take Allen key C fig. 36 from the tool
box or, depending on the version,
from the Fix&Go Automatic container,
insert it in housing A (for blind
movement) or B (for sun roof
movement) and turn it clockwise to
open the roof (or the blind) or
anticlockwise to close the roof (or the
blind).
SUN ROOF
INITIALISATION
Following an automatic movement
malfunction while opening/closing or
after an emergency manoeuvre (see
description in the previous paragraph),
the automatic operation of the sunroof
must be initialised again.
Proceed as follows
turn the ignition key from the STOP
position to the MAR position;
hold down button A fig. 35: after
approximately 10 seconds the roof
moves jerkily to closing position. When
the movement stops (closed roof),
release button A (if the roof is already
closed, you will hear the mechanical
lock only);
press button A again within 5
seconds after the blind reached the fully
closed position;
hold down button A: the roof will
perform an automatic opening and
closing cycle. Should this not occur,
repeat the operation from the
beginning;
hold down button A until the roof is
completely closed: the initialisation
procedure has ended.
WARNING
23)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition to avoid
the risk of injury to those still inside the
vehicle due to accidental operation of the
sun roof. Improper use of the roof can
be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no one is
exposed to the risk of being injured by the
moving sun roof or by objects getting
caught or hit by it.
WARNING
11)Do not open the sunroof if a transverse
roof rack is fitted. Do not open the sunroof
if there is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FUSEBOX
fig. 167
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Front seat electric lumbar regulator F1 15
Front seat electric heating F2 15
Hi-Fi systemF3 20
Electric sun roof blindF5 20
Electric sunroofF6 20
WARNING
134)If the replaced fuse blows again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
135)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or other material.
136)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
137)If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows contact a Fiat Dealership.
138)Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off and/or
disengaged.
139)Contact Fiat Dealership if a safety system (airbags, brakes), engine system (engine, gearbox) or steering system general protection fuse
blows.
WARNING
66)If it is necessary to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the fuse box and the window wiper motors with the water
jet.
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WEIGHTS
NOTE Towing trailers is not permitted on versions for Cyprus.
500L / 500L CROSS VERSIONS
Weights (kg) 0.9 TwinAir Turbo Natural Power 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% full and
without optional equipment):1390
1260 / 1270(*)/ 1300(*) (**)
Payload including the driver(***)505
560 / 545(*)/ 520(*) (**)
Maximum permitted loads(****)
1050 1050 - front axle:
– rear axle: 1000 1000
- total:
1895 1820 / 1815
(*)/ 1820(*) (**)
Towable loads
– 1000
– braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer: – 400
Maximum load on roof: 60 60
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): – 60
(*) Cross versions
(**) Version for specific markets
(***) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
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Weights (kg) 1.4 16V 95 HP 1.4 16V 120 HP
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% full and
without optional equipment):1245 / 1255(*)/ 1270(**)1290 / 1300(*)
Payload including the driver(***)560 / 545(*)/ 575(**)560
Maximum permitted loads
(****)
1050 1050 - front axle:
– rear axle: 1000 1000
- total:
1805 / 1800
(*)/ 1845(**)1850 / 1860(*)
Towable loads
1000 1000
– braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer: 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 60 60
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 60 60
(*) Cross versions
(**) PRO versions
(***) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
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Weights (kg) 1.4 16V 120 HP LPG 1.3 16V 85CV Multijet1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet
Dualogic
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90%
full and without optional equipment):1310 / 1320(*)1295 / 1305(*)/ 1320(**)1300 / 1310(*)
Payload including the driver(****)560
550 / 545(*)/ 575(**)560 / 545(*)
Maximum permitted loads(*****)
1050 1050 1050 - front axle:
– rear axle: 1000 1000 1000
- total:
1870 / 1880
(*)1845 / 1850(*)/ 1895(**)1850 / 1855(*)
Towable loads
1000 1000 1000
– braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer: 400 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 60 60 60
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 60 60 60
(*) Cross versions
(**) PRO versions
(****) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation tothe maximum
permissible loads.
(*****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
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Weights (kg) 1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet 1.3 16V 95CV MultiJet Dualogic
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% full and
without optional equipment):1305 / 1315(*)/ 1320(**)1305 / 1315(*)
Payload including the driver(****)540 / 575(**)545 / 540(*)
Maximum permitted loads(*****)
1050 1050 - front axle:
– rear axle: 1000 1000
- total:
1845 / 1855
(*)/ 1895(**)1850 / 1855(*)
Towable loads
1000 1000
– braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer: 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 60 60
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 60 60
(*) Cross versions
(**) PRO versions
(****) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation tothe maximum
permissible loads.
(*****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
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