USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be understood as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
KNOWING YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made and
how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.INSTRUMENT PANEL...........8
THE KEYS.................11
IGNITION DEVICE............12
FIAT CODE.................13
DOORS...................13
SEATS....................15
HEAD RESTRAINTS...........19
STEERING WHEEL............20
REAR VIEW MIRRORS.........21
EXTERNAL LIGHTS...........22
INTERIOR LIGHTS............25
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS..................26
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM.....29
ELECTRIC WINDOWS..........33
BONNET..................33
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING.................34
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT......35
ROOF RACK / SKI RACK.......40
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM....41
ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER.......45
ECO FUNCTION.............45
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18)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Manual adjustment
Operate lever 1 fig. 24 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
Electrochromic mirror
(where provided)
The electrochromic mirror can
automatically modify its reflecting action
to prevent dazzling the driver fig. 25.
The electrochromic mirror has an
ON/OFF button to activate/deactivate
the electrochromic anti-glare function.When reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror is automatically set for daytime
use.
DOOR MIRRORS
19)
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition device at MAR and for
about 3 minutes after the ignition device
switches to STOP (or with the key
removed).
When one of the front doors is opened
this operation is disabled.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
use switch 1 fig. 26 to select the
mirror (left or right) to be adjusted;
adjust the mirror by moving the
switch 2 fig. 26 in the four directions.
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Manual folding
When required (for example when the
shape causes difficulty in narrow
spaces), it is possible to fold the mirrors
by moving them from position A to
position B fig. 27.Heated
Pressing the
button (heated rear
window) on the central dashboard
panel activates the demisting/defrosting
of the external rear view mirrors.
WARNING
19)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk 1 fig. 28 operates
most of the external lights. The exterior
lights turn on also with the ignition key
in the MAR position. The instrument
panel and the various dashboard
controls will come on with the external
lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
20) 21)
With the key in MAR position and the
ring nut turned to the
position, the
daytime running lights and the rear side
lights switch on automatically; the other
lights and the internal lighting remain
off. If the daytime running lights are
deactivated (for versions/markets where
it is provided), no light comes on when
the ring nut is turned to
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to activate the MIST
function: operation is limited 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 will be stopped.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
When the stalk is held pulled for longer
than half a second, the windscreen
wiper is moved with active control.
When the driver releases the stalk, the
windscreen wiper makes three strokes.
Afterwards, if the control is in the
position, the washing cycle is
concluded by one last stroke after a
6 second pause.If the position isLOorHI, the smart
washing function is not carried out.
“Service Position” function
This function makes it possible to
replace the wipers or protect them in
conditions of ice and/or snow.
It can only be activated after stopping
the engine.
The "Service Position" function can be
explicitly requested within two minutes
of stopping the engine, when the
wipers have correctly returned to the
parking position.
The function can be activated by
turning the ring nut to position
and
moving the stalk upwards, to the MIST
position, more than three times.
The activations are used to position the
wipers as preferred. The function is
deactivated when the vehicle is turned
on, with a wiping request or when the
vehicle is moving (speed above
5 Km/h).
IMPORTANT Make sure, when starting
the engine, that the windscreen is free
of snow or ice before turning the
ignition key.RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
7) 8)
This is a device located behind the
interior rear view mirrorfig. 35, in
contact with the windscreen and can
measure the amount of rain and,
consequently, manage the automatic
wiping mode of the windscreen in
accordance with the amount of water
on the screen (see the “Automatic
Wiping” paragraph).
REAR WINDOW WIPER /
WASHER
Ring nut 2, shown in fig. 36 can be set
to the following positions:
rear window wiper stopped
intermittent operation
continuous operation, without
pausing between two strokes.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on
the display.
ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURE
107) 108) 109) 110)
39) 40) 41) 42)
Versions with manual transmission
Proceed as follows:
engage the parking brake and place
the gear lever in neutral;
fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator;
only for diesel versions, bring the
ignition device to MAR, warning light
will come on in the instrument
panel and wait for the warning light to
switch off;
turn the ignition device to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts;
if the engine does not start within
10 seconds, bring the ignition device
back to STOP and wait for
10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure;
after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Versions with automatic
transmission
(where provided)
Proceed as follows:
engage the parking brake and set
the gear lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral);
set the ignition device to AVV;
if the engine does not start, bring the
ignition device back to STOP and wait
for 10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure;
after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
107)Do not try to start the engine pouring
fuel or other flammable fluid inside the
throttle body air intake: this might damage
the engine and injury people nearby.
108)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.109)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
110)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
39)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km, you do
not drive to full car performance (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top
speed, sharp braking, etc.).
40)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
41)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
42)Warning light
will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be used
as normal, but a Fiat Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
IMPORTANT In some circumstances,
such as with ice, snow or mud on the
surface of the camera, the camera
sensitivity may be reduced.
IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the camera range.
WARNING
133)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always keep a
slow speed, so as to promptly brake in the
case of obstacles.
IMPORTANT
60)It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free from
any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not
to scratch or damage the camera while
cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The camera must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations
which use steam or high-pressure jets,
clean the camera quickly, keeping the
nozzle more than 10 cm away from the
sensors. Also, do not apply stickers to the
camera.
TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
134) 135)
For towing caravans or trailers the
vehicle must be fitted with an approved
tow hook and an adequate electrical
system. Should aftermarket installation
be requested, this must be carried out
by specialists.
Install any specific and/or additional
door mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
Remember that, when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking
distances increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight
of the trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill, rather than constantly using
the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the
vehicle tow hook reduces the vehicle's
loading capacity by the same amount.
To make sure that the maximum
towable weight is not exceeded (given
in the vehicle registration document)
account should be taken of the fully
laden trailer, including accessories and
luggage.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CONTROL UNIT
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USERSFUSE AMPERE
Two-tone horn F10 15
Heater mirrors F88 7.5
Heated rear window F20 30
Active Grille Shutter F84 5
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