WARNING
90)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
other toxic gasses.
91)Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not
operational until the engine is started,
therefore a greater effort will be required to
press the brake pedal or turn the steering
wheel.
WARNING
22)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessive intense braking,
etc.) during the initial period of use.
23)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
24)If the warning light
flashes for 60
seconds after starting or during an
extended towing period, this indicates a
problem in the glow plug preheating
system. Use the vehicle normally if the
engine starts, but contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.25)There must therefore always be
enough petrol in the tank to protect the
petrol pump and to guarantee temporary
switching from methane to petrol
operation, if high performance is required.
26)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by a buzzer.
27)Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
28)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.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever fig. 102 is located
between the two front seats.
Handbrake engagement:
Pull lever upwards until the vehicle is
secured. The warning light
comes
on with the key at MAR.
Handbrake disengagement:
slightly raise lever A and hold button B
pressed, checking that the
warning
light switches off in the instrument
panel.
92) 93) 94)
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93
IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the toll-free number found
on the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
3428 0000 freephone number to
search the nearest Fiat Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........107
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................107
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC KIT ..............111
CHANGING A BULB .......................113
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB ..116
REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS ......119
REPLACING FUSES........................120
JUMP STARTING ............................127
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................128
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................128
106
IN AN EMERGENCY
JUMP STARTING
If the warning lightremains on
continuously on the instrument panel,
contact the Fiat Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle
fig. 166:
connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on the
engine or the gearbox of the vehicle to
be started;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.
127)
40)
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
vehicle, avoid any metal parts on the
latter and the vehicle with the flat
battery from accidentally coming into
contact.
BUMP STARTING
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
booster and the power steering system
are not active until the engine is started,
so you will need to apply much more
force to the brake pedal or steering
wheel.
WARNING
127)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
WARNING
40)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
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127
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement)....................116
Fuel consumption..................167
Fuel cut-off system.................128
Fuel tank cap......................103
Fuses (replacement) . . . . . .120
Gear lever..........................95
Handbrake.........................93
Handbrake lever....................93
Hazard warning lights..............107
Headrests
Front ............................18
Rear............................18
Heating and ventilation..............26
Hill Holder (system)..................68
I
starting.........................11
Steering lock....................11
Inflation pressure...................155
Instrument panel....................38
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)...........................81
Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on seats
of vehicle........................82
Isofix child seat assembly setup......81
iTPMS..............................70
Jack..............................107
Jump starting......................127
Keys
Key with remote control...........9
Mechanical key...................9
Ordering additional remote
controls.........................10
Lifting the vehicle..................147
Light bulbs
Bulb types.....................114
Luggage compartment
Extending the boot..............32
Removing the parcel shelf........32
Removing the rear seat..........32
Repositioning the rear seat.......32
Luggage compartment
Emergency opening.............31
Main beam headlights..............21
Maintenance and care - regular
checks..........................139
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing.............131
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan.........132
Manual climate control system.......26
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag...............85
Marcatura autotelaio...............150
Marcatura motore..................151
Marcature bombole................151
MSR system........................69Multifunction display
Control buttons..................43
Setup menu.....................44
Standard screen.................43
Number plate lights................118
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................118
Official type approvals.............181
On-board instruments...............38
Ordering additional remote
controls..........................10
Parcel shelf.........................32
Parking lights.......................21
Parking sensors.....................99
Partitions...........................29
Securing the load................31
Passenger compartment fuse
box table........................126
Passenger compartment fuses......124
Performance.......................159
Power steering fluid................144
Pre-tensioners......................75
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life...........................169
pressure restoring..................112
Procedure for diesel versions.........92
Procedure for petrol versions.........92
Radio.............................171
Rear ceiling light...................119
Rear fog lights.......................22
dentification data
Ignition device................. 150... .......