GRAPHICAL INDEX
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
AIR VENTSVentilators...................... 56
ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLSDriver's switches................ 72Passenger's switches........... 72
INSTRUMENT PANELControl panel and on-board
instruments....................... 92
Multi information display......... 92Indicator and warning lamps.... 100
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROLControl panel................... 60
Heater /Manual air conditioning . . 60Automatic climate control
system............................ 63
DRIVE MODE SELECTOROperation..................... 166
FRONT AIRBAGDriver airbag................... 129Front passenger airbag......... 129
GLOVE COMPARTMENTGlove box...................... 84
GEARSHIFT LEVERManual transmission........... 159Automatic transmission........ 161
STEERING WHEELAdjustment..................... 38Steering wheel lock............. 38
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NOTE If the keyless operation key is
within the operating range, even
someone not carrying the key can lock
and unlock the doors by pressing the
driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch.
Operating range for starting the
engine and changing the operation
mode
* — indicates front of the vehicle
The operating range is the interior of the
vehicle.
NOTE Even if it is within the operating
range, if the keyless operation key is in
a small item holder such as the glove
box, on top of the instrument panel,
door pocket or in the luggage
compartment, it may be impossible to
start the engine and change the
operation mode.NOTE If a keyless operation key is too
close to the door or door window, it
may be possible to start the engine or
change the operation mode even when
the key is outside the vehicle.
To operate using the keyless
operation function
Locking the doors
When you are carrying the keyless
operation key, if you press the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (A), within the operating range,
the doors are locked.
The turn-signal lamps will blink once
and the outer buzzer will sound once.
Also refer to “Locking and unlocking:
Doors, Central door locks”.
Unlocking the doors
When you are carrying the keyless
operation key, if you press the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (A), within the operating range,
all the doors are unlocked.If the room lamp switch is in the middle
position at this time, the room lamp will
turn on for 15 seconds. The turn-signal
lamps will blink twice and the outer
buzzer will sound twice.
If the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch is pressed and any
of the doors is not opened within
approximately 30 seconds, relocking
will automatically occur.
Refer to “Locking and unlocking: Doors,
Central door locks”.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically
retract/extend when all the doors are
locked/unlocked using the keyless
operation function. Refer to “Outside
rear view mirrors”.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
Dead Lock System, pressing the
driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock
System to be set (refer to “Setting the
system”).
NOTE The keyless operation function
does not operate under the following
conditions:
The keyless operation key is inside
the vehicle.
A door is open or ajar.
The operation mode is not in OFF.
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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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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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
83) 84)
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
32) 33)
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
34) 35)
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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46)If proper “winter” fuel is not used in
winter, the diesel preheat indicator lamp
may blink and the engine speed may not
rise above the idling speed because of fuel
freezing. In this case, keep the engine idling
for approximately 10 minutes, then turn off
the ignition switch or put the operation
mode in OFF and immediately turn it on or
put in ON again to confirm that the diesel
preheat indicator lamp is off. Refer to
“Diesel preheat indicator lamp”.
47)Do not use more than 7%
concentration of fatty acid methyl esters
(bio diesel) by volume. Use of more than
7% concentration would adversely affect
the engine’s performance and durability.FILLING THE FUEL
TANK
102) 103) 104) 105) 106) 107) 108) 109) 110) 111) 112)
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres.
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the
engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the
rear left side of your vehicle.
Type 1,2
1. Open the fuel tank filler door with the
release lever located below the
instrument panel.
Type 1
.Type 2
2. Open the fuel tank filler tube by
slowly turning the cap anticlockwise.
Type 1
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.INSTRUMENTS..............92
MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY....92
INDICATOR AND WARNING
LAMPS..................100
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