EXTERNAL LIGHTS
COMBINATION
HEADLAMPS AND
DIPPER SWITCH
Headlamps
NOTE Do not leave the lamps on for a
long time while the engine is stationary
(not running). A run-down battery could
result.
NOTE When it rains, or when the
vehicle has been washed, the inside of
the lens sometimes becomes foggy, but
this does not indicate a functional
problem. When the lamp is switched
on, the heat will remove the fog.
However, if water gathers inside the
lamp, we recommend you to have
checked.
NOTE The bulbs of high intensity
discharge headlamps (if so equipped)
have the following characteristics:
While the headlamps are used, the
light will gradually become a
bluish-white colour.
The life of a bulb becomes shorter as
it is repeatedly turned on and off. When
the bulb approaches the end of its life,
the brightness may decrease, the bulb
may flicker, and the light may become
reddish in colour. If this occurs, have
the vehicle inspected by a Fiat
Dealership
Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFF— all lamps off
— position, tail, licence plate and
instrument panel lamps on
— headlamps and other lamps go
on
Type 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.OFF— all lamps off
AUTO— with the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON, headlamps,
position, tail, licence plate and
instrument panel lamps turn on and off
automatically in accordance with
outside light level. All lamps turn off
automatically when the ignition switch is
turned to “OFF” position or the
operation mode is put in OFF.
— position, tail, licence plate and
instrument panel lamps on
— headlamps and other lamps go
on
NOTE The sensitivity of the automatic
on/off control can be adjusted. For
further information, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
NOTE If the front fog lamps (if so
equipped) turn on when they are
supposed to with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, the lamps turn off
automatically with the ignition switch or
operation mode off.
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A — Turn-signals: when making a
normal turn, use position (A). The lever
will return automatically when cornering
is completed.
B — Lane change signals: when
moving the lever to (B) slightly to
change a lane, the turn-signal lamps
and indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster will only flash while the lever is
operated. Also, when you move the
lever to (B) slightly then release it, the
turn-signal lamps and indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster will flash three
times.
NOTE If the lamp flashes unusually
quickly, the bulb in a turn-signal lamp
may have burned out. We recommend
you to have the vehicle inspected.
It is possible to activate the following
functions:
Flashing of the turn-signal lamps
when the lever is operated with the
ignition switch or the operation mode is
in ACC
The turn-signal lamps 3-flash
function for lane changes can be
deactivated.
The time required to operate the
lever for the 3-flash function can be
adjusted.
Changing of the tone of a sounding
buzzer as the turn-signal lamps flash.
For further information, we recommend
you to consult a Fiat Dealership.
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER SWITCH
Use the hazard warning flasher switch
when the vehicle has to be parked on
the road for any emergency. The hazard
warning flashers can always be
operated, regardless of the ignition
switch position or the operation mode.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard
warning flashers, all turn signal lamps
flash continuously. To turn them off,
push the switch again.
NOTE On vehicles equipped with the
emergency brake system, while the
hazard warning lamps are blinking due
to having manually pushed the switch,
the emergency brake system does not
operate. Refer to “Emergency brake
system”.
FOG LAMP SWITCH
(where provided)
Front fog lamp switch
The front fog lamps can be operated
while the headlamps or tail lamps are
on. Turn the knob in the “ON” direction
to turn on the front fog lamps. An
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
will also come on. Turn the knob in the
“OFF” direction to turn off the front fog
lamps. The knob will automatically
return to its original position when you
release it.
NOTE The front fog lamps are
automatically turned off when the
headlamps or tail lamps are turned off.
To turn the front fog lamps on again,
turn the knob in the “ON” direction after
turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
