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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
23)
Electric windows operate with the
ignition device at MAR and for about
3 minutes after the ignition device
switches to STOP (or key removed).
When one of the front doors is opened
this operation is disabled.
Driver side front door controls
All windows can be controlled from the
driver side door panel fig. 41.
1: front left window opening/closing.
"Continuous automatic" operation
during the window opening/closing
stage;
2: front right window opening/
closing. "Continuous automatic"
operation during the window opening
stage;
3: enabling/disabling of rear door
electric window controls;
4: right rear window opening/closing
(if present);
5: left rear window opening/closing
(if present).
Front passenger side door and rear
door controls
On the passenger side front door
control panel, buttons are provided to
control the associated windows.
The trims of the rear door panels
include the buttons for controlling the
relevant windows.
WARNING
23)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 hit by it. When
leaving the vehicle (equipped with
mechanical key with remote control),
always remove the key from the ignition
device to prevent accidental operation of
the electric windows from being a hazard
for those still on board.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull the lever 1 fig. 42, located in the
driver's side pedal area, in the direction
of the arrow;
adjust the lever 2 fig. 43 in the
direction indicated by the arrow;
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raise the bonnet and, at the same
time, release the bonnet stay 3
fig. 44 from its locking device, then
insert the end of the stay in the housing
4 in the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.
24) 25) 26)
CLOSING
27)
Proceed as follows:
hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the stay 3
fig. 44 from the housing 4 and fit it back
in locking device;
lower the bonnet to approximately
40 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make surethat the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
WARNING
24)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
25)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
26)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.
27)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.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
This only operates with the key turned
to MAR and the engine started. The
electric steering allows the force
required at the steering wheel to be
adjusted to suit driving conditions.
POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
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Press the fig. 45 button.
The activation of the function is
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(a visible metal part of the engine or
gearbox/transmission of the vehicle
with flat battery) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system;
start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a few
minutes at idling. Start the engine of the
vehicle with flat battery.
Once the engine has started, remove
the leads, reversing the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact a
Fiat Dealership.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill.
WARNING
155)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition key is in the STOP position. Follow
the indications on the plate underneath the
bonnet. We recommend that you remove
the key from the ignition if other people
remain in the vehicle. The vehicle should
always be left after the key has been
removed or turned to the STOP position.
During refuelling, make sure that the engine
is off (and that the ignition key is in the
STOP position).
156)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
157)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
158)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Therefore, keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
67)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.68)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery. The
following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use any
other exposed metallic part.
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