USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering cars with
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on cars with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
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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WARNING
5)Before opening a door, ensure that you
can do it in conditions of safety.
6)The right sliding side door cannot be
opened with the fuel flap open during
refuelling.
7)Do not leave the sliding side door open
when the vehicle is parked on a gradient. A
knock could release the latch leaving the
door free to move forward.
8)Before leaving the vehicle parked with
sliding doors open, always check that
the latch is engaged.
9)Always use this device when carrying
children.
10)The spring-loaded system is designed
for optimum usage. Accidental knocks
or a strong gust of wind may release the
springs, forcing the doors to close.
11)When closing, shut the right-hand door
2 fig. 13fully before you close the left-hand
door 1 fig. 13. Never shut the two doors
at the same time.
WARNING
2)Make sure that the right sliding side
door is all closed before refuelling to
prevent damage to the door and to the
sliding locking system with fuel filler cap
open, activated during refuelling
operations.
SEATS
12)
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 17 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the steering wheel rim.
13)
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob B fig. 17.
Driver seat height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operate lever C fig. 17 to lift or lower
the rear part of the cushion to achieve
the most comfortable driving position.IMPORTANT Adjustment must be
carried out only when seated in the
relevant seat.
Driver seat lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turn knob D fig. 17 to adjust the
backrest support.
Heated seats
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press
button A fig. 18 to switch the function
on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED
on the button turns on.
B
D
C
A
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
16)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
they can protect your head correctly. To
maximise the protective action provided by
the headrest, adjust the seat back so that
your trunk is upright and keep your head
as close to the headrest as possible.
STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the
steering wheel can be adjusted on
some versions.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
release lever A fig. 27 by pushing it
forwards (position 1);
adjust the steering wheel;
lock lever A by pulling it towards the
steering wheel (position 2).
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WARNING
17)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off.
18)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.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 32 includes the
exterior light controls.
The exterior lights can only be switched
on when the ignition key is at
MAR-ON.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on with
the external lights.
LIGHTS OFF
Ring turned to position
.
SIDE LIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with
the ignition key at STOP or extracted
by turning the ring on the left stalk first
to the
position and then to theor
position.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel. Operate the direction
indicator stalk to select the side (right
or left).
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ring to position
. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ring in the
position, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel (2nd
unstable position). The
warning
light on the instrument panel turns on.
To turn the main beams off, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel again
(dipped beams will turn on).
FLASHING
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (1st unstable position) regardless
of the position of the ring.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the fig. 33 position
(stable):
up (position 1): to activate the right
direction indicator;
down (position 2): to activate the left
direction indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
Direction indicators switch off
automatically when the vehicle is back
in a straight line.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly
to show that you are about to change
lane, move the stalk up or down
without it clicking into position. When
released the stalk will return to its initial
position.
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Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will be activated for 3 flashes
and then go out automatically.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the side lights on, press the
fig.
34 button to turn the fog lights on. The
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press the
fig. 34 button with the
dipped beam headlights or front fog
lights on to turn the rear fog lights on.
The
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on.Press the button again to turn the lights
off or turn off the dipped beam
headlights and/or the front fog lights
(for versions/markets, where provided).
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This device lights up the space in front
of the vehicle for a short time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel and move it
within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is moved, the
instrument panel warning light
comes on and the corresponding
message appears on the display (see
“Warning lights and messages” in
the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter) for as long as the function
remains on. The warning light comes
on when the stalk is first operated and
stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each
movement of the stalk only increases
the amount of time the lights stay on.Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
With the twist switch at, the
windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
3)
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than
half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer
jet and the wiper at the same time.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the ring nut to
to operate the
rear window wiper:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (rocking position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
Deactivation
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
4)
WARNING
3)Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen 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.4)Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the screen 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.
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