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16)There must therefore always be
enough petrol in the tank to protect the
petrol pump and to guarantee temporary
switching from methane to petrol
operation, if high performance is required.
17)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by a buzzer.
18)Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
19)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever fig. 104 is located
between the two front seats.
Handbrake engagement:
Pull lever upwards until the vehicle is
secured. The warning light
comes
on with the key at MAR.
Handbrake disengagement:
slightly raise lever A and hold button B
pressed, checking that the
warning
light switches off in the instrument
panel.
98) 99) 100)
WARNING
98)Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
99)The vehicle should be secured after
several clicks of the lever. If it is not,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have it
adjusted.
100)In the case of parking manoeuvres on
roads on a gradient, the front wheels
must be steered towards the pavement
(when parking downhill), or in the opposite
direction if the vehicle is parked uphill. If
the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, it is
advisable to block the wheels with a wedge
or stone.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the toll-free number found
on the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
3428 0000 freephone number to
search the nearest Fiat Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........117
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................117
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC KIT ..............122
CHANGING A BULB .......................124
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR
BULB ..............................................127
REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS ......130
REPLACING FUSES........................132
JUMP STARTING ............................139
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................140
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................140
116
IN AN EMERGENCY
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JUMP STARTING
If the warning lightremains on
continuously on the instrument panel,
contact the Fiat Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle
fig. 169:
connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on the
engine or the gearbox of the vehicle to
be started;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.
133)
33)
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
vehicle, avoid any metal parts on the
latter and the vehicle with the flat
battery from accidentally coming into
contact.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not active until the engine is started,
so you will need to apply much more
force to the brake pedal or steering
wheel.
WARNING
133)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
WARNING
33)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.
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Front ceiling light with map
reading lights (changing a
bulb)............................130
Front light clusters.................127
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement)....................127
Fuel consumption..................186
Fuel cut-off system.................140
Fuel tank cap......................110
Fuses (replacement)................132
Gear lever.........................102
Handbrake........................100
Handbrake lever...................100
Hazard warning lights..............117
Headrests
Front ............................19
Rear............................19
Heating and ventilation..............27
Hill Holder (system)..................73
Identification data..................164
Ignition device
starting.........................11
Steering lock....................11
Inflation pressure...................170
Instrument panel....................40
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)...........................87
Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on seats
of vehicle........................88Isofix child seat assembly setup......87
iTPMS..............................76
Jack..............................117
Jump starting......................139
Keys
Key with remote control...........9
Mechanical key...................9
Ordering additional remote
controls.........................10
Lifting the vehicle..................161
Light bulbs
Bulb types.....................125
Luggage compartment
Extending the boot..............34
Removing the parcel shelf........33
Removing the rear seat..........34
Repositioning the rear seat.......34
Luggage compartment
Emergency opening.............33
Main beam headlights..............22
Maintenance and care - regular
checks..........................151
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing.............143
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan.........144
Manual climate control system.......27
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag...............91
Mopar® Connect..................200MSR system........................74
Multifunction display
Control buttons..................45
Setup menu.....................46
Standard screen.................45
Number plate lights................129
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................129
Official type approvals.............201
On-board instruments...............40
Ordering additional remote
controls..........................10
Parcel shelf.........................33
Parking lights.......................22
Parking sensors....................106
Parking the vehicle.................101
Partitions...........................31
Securing the load................32
Passenger compartment fuse
box table........................138
Passenger compartment fuses......136
Performance.......................175
Power steering fluid................157
Pre-tensioners......................80
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life...........................187
pressure restoring..................123
Procedure for diesel versions.........98
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