KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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 what is described here for
yourself.DASHBOARD ................................. 8
KEYS .............................................. 9
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 11
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 11
ALARM ........................................... 12
DOORS ........................................... 13
SEATS ............................................ 16
HEADRESTS ................................... 18
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 19
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 20
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 21
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 23
WINDOW WASHING ....................... 24
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 26
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 26
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 27
BONNET ......................................... 28
PARTITIONS .................................. 29
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 31
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 33
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 5:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio,
central door locking system, alarm,
etc.) can work.
MAR: driving position. All electric
devices can operate.
AVV: engine starting. The ignition
device is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned
back to STOP if the engine does not
start, before the starting operation can
be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the device is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Turning off
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON
4)
WARNING
4)Never extract the key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This also applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed. It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out any after-market operation
involving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance, invalidate the warranty,
cause serious safety problems and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the vehicle. It
is automatically activated when the
key is removed from the ignition device.
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition key toMAR-ON, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
If, during ignition, the code is not
correctly recognised, the warning light
lights up on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key toSTOP
and then back toMAR;ifthe
lock continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system's control unit. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to 8)
stored with a code.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 38
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 42
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 43
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 44
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 46
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 46
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 47
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 47
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 48
-GEARBOX FAILURE ........................... 48
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 49
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 49
-INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED .................................. 50
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 51
-DOOR OPEN ..................................... 51
-POWER STEERING FAILURE ............. 51
-INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT (Multijet
versions) - EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT (petrol versions) ......... 52
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 53
-FUEL RESERVE ................................. 54
-PLUG PREHEATING (Multijet
versions) - PLUG PREHEATING FAULT
(Multijet versions) ................................. 54
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Multijet
versions) .............................................. 55
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAULT - FIAT CODE - ALARM FAULT
(for versions/markets, where provided
- amber) - BREAK-IN ATTEMPT .......... 56
-GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ....... 57-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ...................... 59
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................... 59
-iTPMS ................................................ 60
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 60
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 60
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE....... 60
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............. 61
-TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ........................................ 61
-REAR FOG LIGHTS............................ 61
-SIDE LIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME .. 62
-LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
(blinking) .............................................. 62
-RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (blinking) ........................... 63
-FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................... 63
-CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 63
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 63
-GEAR SHIFT INDICATION .................. 64
-CNG SYSTEM FAILURE ..................... 64
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Natural Power versions
NOTE The trip computer data
concerning range, average
consumption and instantaneous
consumption are not available for these
versions.
8)
TRIP control button
The TRIP button, located on the top of
the right steering column stalk fig. 78, is
used (with ignition at MAR) to display
these values and reset them to start
a new journey:
brief press to access the various
values displays;
long press to reset and then start a
new mission.Exit Trip
You can automatically exit the TRIP
function once all the values have been
displayed or by holding theSET
button down for more than 1 second.
WARNING
8)The "Trip B" function may be disabled
(see "Activating Trip B"). "Range" and
"Instantaneous consumption" values
cannot be reset.
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What it means What to do
redLOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
When turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning
light turns on but it should go off after a few seconds.
This warning light appears on the panel when the
engine oil level falls below the minimum recommended
value.
On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.Restore the correct engine oil level (see “Checking fluid
levels” in the "Servicing and care" section).
redDOOR OPEN
On certain versions, the warning light turns on when
one or more doors or the boot are not properly closed.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.Check that all doors or the boot (for versions/markets,
where provided) are perfectly closed.
redPOWER STEERING FAILURE
When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON the
warning light on the dial turns on, but it should turn off
after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on together with the message
shown on the display and a buzzer, the power steering
is ineffective and the effort on the steering wheel
increases significantly even though the vehicle can be
steered.Contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
34)If thewarning light turns on while driving (on certain versions together with the message on the display) stop the car immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
35)The warning light
may not light up when the key is turned to MAR or stay on while travelling to indicate a retaining system fault. In this
case, the airbags or the pretensioners may not be activated in the case of an accident or (in a lesser number of cases) they may be activated
incorrectly. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
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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.
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PROTECTED DEVICE - fig. 165 FUSE AMPERE
Cigar lighter/Passenger compartment power socket F94 15
AvailableF95 -
Cigar lighter/Passenger compartment power socket F96 15
Front seat heater (driver side) F97 10
Front seat heater (passenger side) F98 10
WARNING
122)If the replaced fuse blows again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
123)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
124)If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) is activated, contact a Fiat Dealership.
125)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.
126)Contact Fiat Dealership if a safety system (airbags, brakes), engine system (engine, gearbox) or steering system general protection fuse
blows.
WARNING
38)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or other material.
39)If you need to clean the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the fuse box with the water jet.
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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.
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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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