90)Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive
with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.
91)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child
regardless of the severity of the impact.
Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
92)To deactivate the airbags using the
instrument panel menu, see the description
in the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.
93)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
94)Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, windows or the area in which
the Window bag is located to avoid
possible injury during airbag inflation.
95)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.96)If, when the ignition device is turned to
MAR, thewarning light does not switch
on or stays on whilst driving, a fault may
have occurred in the restraint systems. In
this case the airbags or pretensioners may
not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower
number of cases, they may be deployed
accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
97)In some versions, in case of a LED
failure (located on the plate of the
instrument panel), thewarning light on
the instrument panel turns on and the
passenger side airbags are deactivated.
98)On cars with side bags, do not cover
the front seat backrests with extra covers.
99)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between your
lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
100)If the car has been stolen or in the
case of attempt to steal it, if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the
airbag system checked by a Fiat
Dealership.
101)If the ignition device is at MAR, even if
the engine is switched off, airbags may be
deployed when the vehicle is stationary
and hit by another vehicle. Therefore, even
if the vehicle is stationary, when an active
front passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child.Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed. Also
remember that, if the ignition device is set
to STOP, none of the safety devices
(airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed
in the event of collision. Non-deployment in
such cases does not indicate a system
malfunction.
102)Malfunction of the
warning light is
indicated by the activation of an airbag
failure icon and a dedicated message on
the instrument panel display (or, for
versions where provided, by the activation
of a blinking generic failure warning light).
The pyrotechnic charges are not disabled.
Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
103)The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners. For
collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
104)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Because front airbags are not deployed for
low-speed crashes, side collisions,
rear-end shunts or rollovers, occupants are
protected, in addition to any side bags,
only by their seat belts, which must
therefore always be fastened.
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ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
To activate the device press button 1
fig. 101 on the steering wheel.
The activation of the device is indicated
by the
symbol on the display, along
with a dedicated message and the last
speed value stored.
If the electronic Cruise Control has been
activated previously, button 1
fig. 101 must be pressed twice. The
first press switches off the function
activated previously; the second press
activates the Speed Limiter.
SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.
To store a speed value higherthan the
displayed one, briefly press the SET +
button. Each time the button is
pressed, the speed increases by about
1 km/h while keeping the button
pressed, the speed increases by
5 km/h intervals.
To store a speed value lowerthan the
displayed one, press the SET – button.
Each time the button is pressed, the
speed decreases by about 1 km/h
while keeping the button pressed, the
speed decreases by 5 km/h intervals.
DEVICE ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Device Activation: press the SET + or
SET – buttons, at a speed between
30 and 130 km/h, to set the current car
speed as the speed limit. Or, press the
RES (Resume) button to set the speed
limit to the value shown on the display.
The device activation is indicated by the
symbol on the display.
Device deactivation: press the CANC
button. The device deactivation is
indicated by the grey
symbol on the
display.
EXCEEDING THE
PROGRAMMED SPEED
By fully depressing the accelerator
pedal, the programmed speed can be
exceeded even with the device active
(e.g. in the event of overtaking).
The device is disabled until the speed
drops below the set limit, after which it
reactivates automatically.
FLASHING OF
PROGRAMMED SPEED
The programmed speed flashes in the
following cases:
when the accelerator pedal has been
fully depressed and the vehicle has
exceeded the programmed speed;
activating the system after setting a
limit below the effective speed of the
vehicle;
when the device cannot reduce the
speed of the vehicle due to the gradient
of the road, in this case also
accompanied by an acoustic warning;
in the event of sharp acceleration.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
To deactivate the device press button 1
fig. 101.
IMPORTANT The activation of the
electronic Cruise Control will deactivate
the device.
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DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
Left-hand drive version
The fuse box fig. 131 is located to the
left side of the steering column. To
access the fuses, remove the snap
cover showed in fig. 130, pulling
towards yourself.
Right hand drive version
The control unit fig. 131 is located to
the left side under the dashboard.To access the control unit, turn the
glove compartment over, freeing the
blocking retainers1 fig. 132 as shown in
the figure.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Two-tone horn F10 15
Heater mirrors F88 7.5
Heated rear window F20 30
DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Front electric window (driver side) F47 25
Front electric window (passenger side) F48 25
Supply forUconnect
™system, Climate Control system, EOBD
system, USB/AUX port (where provided), steering wheel
controls.F36 15
Dead Lock device (Driver side door unlocking for
versions/markets, where provided)/Door unlocking/Central
locking/Electric rear flap unlockingF38 20
Windscreen washer pump F43 20
Rear left electric window F33 25
Rear right electric window F34 25
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140)A 16” spare wheel is provided with
17” and 18” tyres. This spare wheel must
be used only in an emergency. Never use it
for more than strictly necessary and never
exceed 80 km/h. On the wheel there is an
orange sticker, summarising the main
warnings regarding wheel usage
restrictions. Never remove or cover the
label. The label contains the following
indications in four languages: "Warning! For
temporary use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with standard wheel as soon as possible.
Never cover this indication." Never apply a
wheel cap on the wheel. The driving
characteristics of the car will be modified
with the wheel fitted. Avoid violent
acceleration and braking, abrupt steering
and fast cornering. Have the wheel
repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
Using two or more spare wheels at the
same time is forbidden. Do not apply
grease to the bolt threads before fitting:
they could come unscrewed.
IMPORTANT
52)When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw" and
joints) can also cause injuries: avoid
touching them. If you come into contact
with lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
53)Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the correct tightening of
the wheel bolts checked.
FIX&GO AUTOMATIC
KIT
(where provided)
141) 142)
54)
DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit
fig. 146 is located in the boot, inside a
dedicated container and consists of:
one cartridge 1 containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant 4 and sticker 3 with
the wording “Max. 80 km/h” to be
placed in a clearly visible position (e.g.
on the dashboard) after repairing the
tyre;
one compressor 2;
one leaflet containing instructions for
using the kit;
a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge 4.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can carry out the procedure safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking brake;
wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (anyway
comply with the laws in force in the
country you are driving in);
Insert the cartridge 1 containing the
sealant in the proper compartment of
the compressor 2, pressing it down
hard fig. 146. Remove the speed limit
sticker 3 and apply it in a clearly visible
position fig. 147;
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Key removal
57)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the parking brake;
using the provided key 1
fig. 156 (located in the casing
containing the on-board documents or
in the tool compartment in the boot),
undo the fixing screws 2 fig. 157 for the
lower cover 3;
remove the lower steering wheel
cover 3 by releasing it from its housing;
pull tab 4 fig. 158 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
once the key has been removed,
refit lower cover 3 fig. 157, make sure it
locks correctly and tighten the fixing
screws 2 firmly.
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IMPORTANT
57)It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must be
paid to the correct coupling of the retaining
clips. Otherwise, noise might be heard due
to an incorrect fastening of the lower cover
with the upper cover.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW
RING
148) 149) 150)
The tow hook provided is located in the
tool box inside the luggage
compartment.
Front
Proceed as follows:
release and remove the protective
plug;
take tow hook 1 fig. 159 and screw it
fully onto the front threaded pin.
Rear
Proceed as follows:
release and remove the protective
plug;
take tow hook 1 fig. 160 and screw it
fully onto the rear threaded pin.
WARNING
148)Before towing, turn the key to MAR
and then to STOP without extracting it. The
steering column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the wheels
cannot be steered. Also check that the
gearbox is in neutral (on versions equipped
with automatic transmission (if present),
check that the gear lever is in N position).
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149)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force on
the brake pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible ropes when towing, and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make
sure that the trailer hitch does not damage
any components it is touching. When
towing the car, you must comply with all
specific traffic regulations and adopt an
appropriate driving behaviour. Do not start
the engine while towing the car. Before
tightening the ring, clean the threaded
housing thoroughly. Make sure that the ring
is fully screwed into the housing before
towing the car.
150)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices. In compliance with the
above conditions, towing must take place
with the two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
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