Dashboard
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
1. Vent for directing air to the side windows – 2. Adjustable air vent – 3. Left stalk: external light control – 4. Instrument panel and warning lights – 5.
Right stalk: windscreen wiper, rear window wiper, trip computer controls – 6. Radio (for versions/markets, where applicable) – 7. Emergency light
switch, heated rear window switch, ASR/Traction Plus on/off switch (for versions/markets, where provided), rear swing door lock button (for
versions/markets, where provided), Start&Stop off switch (for versions/markets, where provided) – 8. Passenger's airbag (for versions/markets,
where provided) – 9. Glove box/oddment tray (for versions/markets, where provided) – 10. Adjustable and directable air diffusers – 11.
Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls – 12. Storage compartment – 13. Ignition device – 14. Driver's airbag – 15. Bonnet release lever
– 16. Controls display: fog light/rear fog light/head light alignment adjustment/display
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
WINDOW WASHING
The right stalk fig. 40 controls
windscreen wiper/washer and heated
rear window wiper/washer operation
(for versions/markets, where provided).
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
The right stalk can assume five different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.
intermittent operation.
continuous slow operation.
continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A fig. 40
(unstable) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this
position.
When released, the stalk will return to
its default position and the windscreen
wiper automatically stop.With the twist switch at
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
3)
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than
half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer
jet and the wiper at the same time.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the ring nut to
to operate the
rear window wiper:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (rocking position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
Deactivation
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
4)
WARNING
3)Do not use the windscreen 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.
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4)Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the screen 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.HEATING AND
VENTILATION
CONTROLS
The main heating and ventilation
commands are listed below fig. 41:
Aair temperature adjustment knob
(hot/cold air mixing)
Bair recirculation on/off slider
Cfan activation knob
Dair distribution knob.
MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
2)
CONTROLS
The main heating and ventilation
commands are listed below fig. 42:
Aair temperature adjustment knob
(hot/cold air mixing);
Binternal air recirculation on/off cursor;
Cfan and climate control system on/off
knob;
Dair distribution knob.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............143
SERVICE SCHEDULE .....................144
REGULAR CHECKS........................151
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE ...........151
CHECKING LEVELS........................152
BATTERY RECHARGING ................159
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS ..........................................160
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................161
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................161
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SERVICING AND CARE
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Years 2 4 6 8 10 12
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear (where
provided)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper, adjust jets●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●●
Check and adjust clutch pedal, if required●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of
pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s) (2)●●●
Visually inspect the condition of the toothed timing belt (Natural
Power versions)●●●
Check the accessory drive belt (for versions without automatic
tensioner) (or every 2 years)●●
(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty
areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the
mileage.
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Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
(where provided)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper, adjust jets●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6 months)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad
wear indicator●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●
Check transmission oil level (1.3 Multijet 80 HP Euro 6 versions with
COMFORT-MATIC transmission)●●●●●
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
Check and top up additive level for
AdBlue® Diesel emissions (UREA) (for
versions/markets, where provided);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect the conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel supply/brakes),
rubber parts (boots/sleeves/bushes,
etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
Restore additive level forAdBlue®
Diesel emissions (UREA) (for versions/
markets, where applicable), when the
warning light comes on or the message
on the instrument panel appears;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the car,
disconnect both battery leads before
connecting it. Do not use a "quick-type"
battery charger to provide the starting
voltage.
150) 151)
WARNING
150)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.151)Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it
may explode. If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by skilled
personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
lift up the windscreen wiper arm and
position the blade so that it forms a
90° angle with the arm;
press tabs A fig. 179 and remove
the blade from the arm;
install the new blade by inserting the
straps into the supplied housings of
the arm. Make sure that the new blade
is secured in position.
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