INTERIOR LAMPS
1. Front room & map lamps
2. Rear room lamp
If you leave the lamps on without running
the engine, you will run down the battery.
Before you leave the vehicle, make sure
that all the lamps are off.
Room lamps
FrontRear
A—ON
The lamp illuminates regardless of
whether a door is open or closed.
B — DOOR (Delayed off function)
Vehicles without central door lock
system:
the lamp illuminates when a door is
opened. It goes off about 7 seconds
after all doors are closed. However, thelamp goes off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position with all doors closed.
Vehicles with central door lock system:
the lamp illuminates when a door is
opened. It goes off about 15 seconds
after the all doors are closed. However,
the lamp goes off immediately with all
doors closed in the following cases:
When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON.
When the central door lock function
is used to lock the vehicle.
When the keyless entry key or the
keyless operation key is used to lock
the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
keyless operation system, when the
keyless operation function is used to
lock the vehicle.
Auto cut-out function:
if the lamp is left switched on with the
ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or the operation mode
is in OFF or ACC, and a door is
opened, it goes off automatically after
approximately 30 minutes. The lamp will
illuminate again after it automatically
goes off in the following cases:
When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON.
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Windscreen washer
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the windscreen by pulling the lever
towards you. The wipers operate
automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed. On
vehicles equipped with the headlamp
washer, while the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer will operate once
together with the windscreen washer.Headlamp washer switch
The headlamp washer can be operated
with the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON or ACC and the lamp
switch at the
position. Push the
button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps.
NOTE If the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON or ACC and
the headlamps are on, the headlamp
washer operates together with the
windscreen washer the first time the
windscreen washer lever is pulled.Precautions to observe when using
wipers and washers
If the moving wipers become
blocked partway through a sweep by
ice or other deposits on the glass, the
wipers may temporarily stop operating
to prevent the motor from overheating.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
place, turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position or put the operation
mode in OFF, and then remove the ice
or other deposits. Because the wipers
will start operating again after the wiper
motor cools down, check that the
wipers operate before using them.
Do not use the wipers when the
glass is dry. They may scratch the glass
surface and the blades wear out
prematurely.
Before using the wipers in cold
weather, check that the wiper blades
are not frozen onto the glass. The
motor may burn out if the wipers are
used with the blades frozen onto the
glass.
Avoid using the washer continuously
for more than 20 seconds. Do not
operate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty. Otherwise, the motor
may burn out.
Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a
recommended washer solution that will
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not freeze in the washer reservoir.
Failure to do so could result in loss of
washer function and frost damage to
the system components.
WARNING
63)Do not use the screen 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.
64)Streaks of water may cause
unnecessary blade movements.
65)If the washer is used in cold weather,
the washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze, which may hinder visibility.
Warm the glass with the defroster or rear
window demister before using the washer.
66)With the ignition switch or the
operation mode in ON and the lever in the
“AUTO” position, the wipers may
automatically operate in the situations
described below. If your hands get
trapped, you could suffer injuries or the
wipers could malfunction. Be sure to turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
or put the operation mode in OFF, or move
lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate
the rain sensor: when cleaning the outside
surface of the windscreen, if you touch or
wipe with a cloth on top of the rain sensor;
when using an automatic car wash; when a
physical shock is applied to the windscreen
or to the rain sensor.
IMPORTANT
21)Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
Ventilators
1 — Centre ventilators
2 — Side ventilators
NOTE Do not place beverages on top
of the instrument panel. If they splash
into the air conditioning ventilators, they
could damage the system.
Air flow and direction adjustments
Centre ventilators
Move the knob (1) to adjust the air flow
direction.
To close the vent, move the knob (1) to
the inside as far as possible.
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Heater/Manual air
conditioning
(where provided)
The heater/air conditioning can only be
used while the engine is running.
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Control panel
1. Mode selection dial 2. Rear window
demister switch 3. Blower speed
selection dial 4. Air conditioning switch
5. Temperature control dial 6. Air
selection lever
Blower speed selection dial
Select the blower speed by turning the
blower speed selection dial clockwise
or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually
increase as the dial is turned to the
right.Temperature control dial
Turn the temperature control dial
clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn
it anticlockwise to make the air cooler.
NOTE While the engine coolant
temperature is low, the temperature of
the air from the heater will be cool/cold
until the engine warms up, even if you
have selected warm air with the dial.Mode selection dial
To change the position of air flowing
from the ventilators, turn the mode
selection dial (refer to “Mode selection”).
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NOTE With the mode selection dial
between theandpositions, air
flows mainly to the upper part of the
passenger compartment. With the
mode selection dial between the
andpositions, air flows mainly to
the leg area.
NOTE With the mode selection dial
between the
andpositions, air
flows mainly to the leg area. With the
mode selection dial between the
andpositions, air flows mainly to the
windscreen and door windows.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDOW
MANUAL WINDOW
CONTROL
(where provided)
Left side:
A — Open
B — Close
Right side:
A — Close
B — Open
ELECTRIC WINDOW
CONTROL
(where provided)
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The electric windows can only be
operated with the ignition switch or the
operation mode in ON.Electric window control switch
Each door window opens or closes
while the corresponding switch is
operated.
A — LHD vehicles
B — RHD vehicles
1. Driver’s door window 2. Front
passenger’s door window 3. Rear left
door window (Double cab) 4. Rear
right door window (Double cab)
5. Lock switch
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be used to
operate all door windows. A window
can be opened or closed by operating
the corresponding switch. Press the
switch down to open the window, and
pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is
fully pressed down/pulled up, the door
window automatically opens/closes
completely. If you want to stop thewindow movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used
to operate the corresponding
passenger’s door windows. Press the
switch down for opening the window,
and pull up the switch for closing.
NOTE Repeated operation with the
engine stopped will run down the
battery. Operate the window switches
only while the engine is running.
NOTE The rear door windows only
open halfway.
Lock switch
When this switch is operated, the
passenger’s switches cannot be used
to open or close the door windows and
the driver’s switch cannot open or close
any door windows other than the
driver’s door window. To unlock, press it
once again.
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1. Lock 2. Unlock
Timer function
The door windows can be opened or
closed for 30 seconds after the engine
is stopped. However, once the driver’s
door or the front passenger’s door is
opened, the windows cannot be
operated.
Safety mechanism (driver’s window
only)
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When the door window is automatically
closed by pulling up the switch fully, if a
hand or head is trapped in the closing
window, it will lower automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody
puts their head or hand out of the
window when closing the driver’s door
window. The lowered window will
become operational after a few
seconds.NOTE The safety mechanism can be
activated if the driving conditions or
other circumstances cause the driver’s
door window to be subjected to a
physical shock similar to that caused by
a trapped hand or head.
NOTE If the safety mechanism is
activated five or more times in a row,
the safety mechanism will be cancelled
and the door window will not close
correctly. In such a case, the following
procedure should be implemented to
rectify this situation. If the window is
open, repeatedly raise the driver’s door
window switch until that window has
been fully closed. Following this, release
the switch, raise the switch once again
and hold it in this condition for at least
1 second, then release it. You should
now be able to operate in the normal
way.
NOTE If the battery terminals are
disconnected or the fuse for electric
window is replaced, the safety
mechanism will be cancelled and the
door window will not automatically
open/close completely. If the window is
open, repeatedly raise the driver’s door
window switch until the window has
been fully closed. Following this, release
the switch, raise the switch once again
and hold it in this condition for at least
1 second, then release it. You should
now be able to operate the driver’s door
window in the normal way.
WARNING
69)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being injured either
directly by the moving window or through
objects getting caught or by being hit.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition switch to avoid the
risk of injury to anyone remaining in the car
due to accidental operation of the electric
windows.
70)Before operating the electric window
control, make sure that nothing is capable
of being trapped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
71)Never leave the vehicle without
removing the key. Never leave a child (or
other person who might not be capable of
safe operation of the electric window
control) in the vehicle alone.
72)A child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trapped
in the window.
73)When driving with a child in the vehicle,
please press the window lock switch to
disable the passenger’s switches.
74)If the battery terminals are
disconnected or the fuse for electric
window is replaced, the safety mechanism
will be cancelled. If a hand or head got
trapped, a serious injury could result.
75)The safety mechanism is cancelled just
before the window is fully closed. This
allows the window to close completely.
Therefore be especially careful that no
fingers are trapped in the window.
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ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to
unlock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the
safety lock.NOTE Only open the bonnet when the
wipers are in the parked position.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the bonnet, wiper arms or front
windscreen.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the
support bar in its slot.
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To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in
its holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position,
then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely
locked by softly lifting the centre of the
bonnet.
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NOTE If this does not close the bonnet,
release it from a slightly higher position.
NOTE Do not press down firmly on the
bonnet as doing so could damage it.
WARNING
79)Be careful that hands or fingers are not
trapped when closing the bonnet.
80)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
81)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the parking brake is engaged.
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82)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, make sure that the
bonnet is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
IMPORTANT
30)Note that the support bar may
disengage the bonnet if the open bonnet is
lifted by a strong wind.
31)After inserting the support bar into the
slot, make sure the bar supports the
bonnet securely from falling down on to
your head or body.
CARGO AREA
CARGO LOADS
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Cargo loads precautions
When loading luggage, be careful to the
following.
Stow cargo and luggage in the cargo
area whenever possible.
Distribute cargo or luggage evenly so
that it is not unbalanced.
Do not place cargo or luggage on
the instrument panel. Also, do not stack
up cargo or luggage on the front
passenger’s seat or the rear seat.
Having the driver’s vision blocked, and
your cargo being thrown inside the
cabin if you suddenly have to brake can
cause a serious accident or injury.
Loading a roof carrier
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NOTE We recommend you to use a
FCA GENUINE roof carrier, since the
brackets to be used have a special
shape. For details, we recommend you
to consult an Authorised Fiat
Dealership.
Roof carrier precaution
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NOTE To prevent wind noise or
reduction in fuel economy, remove the
roof carrier when not in use.NOTE Remove the roof carrier before
using an automatic car wash.
HIGH-LOAD SYSTEM,
PROTRUDING LOADS
Check that the load is distributed evenly
on the flatbed and that the rear side
panel is correctly closed, so that the
load, or part of it, cannot fall onto the
road surface.
Some simple suggestions can improve
driving safety, comfort and vehicle
duration:
distribute the load evenly over the
platform: if it must be concentrated it in
a single area, choose an area mid-way
between both axles;
remember that the dynamic
behaviour of the vehicle is affected by
the transported weight: in particular, the
stopping distances are longer,
especially at high speed.
Bumpy roads and heavy braking may
cause unexpected load shifting with
consequently hazardous situations:
before setting off, secure the load tightly
using the partition and appropriate
hooks, steel cables, ropes or chains
strong enough to hold the items to be
secured.
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