
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
(where provided)
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DESCRIPTION
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a
driver assist device which combines the
Cruise Control functions with one for
controlling the distance from the vehicle
ahead.
The device allows to hold the car at the
desired speed without needing to press
the accelerator. It also allows to hold a
given distance from the vehicle ahead
(the distance can be set by the driver).
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses
a radar sensor, located behind the front
bumper fig. 120, to detect the presence
of a vehicle close ahead.The device further enhances driving
comfort provided by the electronic
Cruise Control when on the motorway
or out of town with light traffic.
Using the device is not beneficial on
busy extra-urban roads or on urban
streets.
IMPORTANT NOTES
If the sensor does not detect any
vehicle ahead, the device will maintain a
fixed set speed.
If the sensor detects a vehicle ahead,
the device automatically brakes to avoid
getting closer than the set distance.
Once behind a vehicle, the system will
brake or accelerate to maintain the
distance, without ever exceeding the
set speed.
It is advisable to turn the device off in
the following cases:
driving in fog, heavy rain, snow,
heavy traffic and in complex driving
situations (e.g. on motorways with
roadworks in progress);
driving near a bend (winding roads),
icy, snowy, slippery roads or with steep
slopes and descents;
entering a turn lane or on a slip road;
towing a trailer;
when circumstances do not allow
safe driving at a constant speed.There are two operating modes:
“Adaptive Cruise Control” mode
to hold an appropriate distance
between vehicles (a dedicated message
is shown on the instrument panel
display);
electronic “Cruise Control” mode
to hold the vehicle at a constant
preset speed.
To change the operating mode, use the
button on the steering wheel (see that
described on the following pages).
The "electronic Cruise Control" does
not alter the speed if there are vehicles
in front. Always adjust the speed
according to traffic conditions.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Activation
To activate the device, press and
release the button
fig. 121.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

CHANGING A WHEEL
JACK
Please note that:
the jack weight is 2.15 kg;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another genuine one;
No tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
Servicing
Prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
Keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
Never modify the jack.
Conditions for non-use
Temperatures below −40°C;
On sandy or muddy ground;
On uneven ground;
On steep roads;
In extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
In direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the vehicle;
On boats.
CHANGING PROCEDURE
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Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking brake;
engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic transmission
(where provided), move the lever to the
P (Parking) position;
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);
open the boot, lift the mat and fix it
by the tab to the fastening device on
the parcel shelf fig. 169 (for TIPO
5DOOR version only);
grab the tongue on the mat
fig. 170(TIPO 5DOOR version only) and
lift it;
using the tool 4 in the tool box, undo
the lock nut 1 fig. 171 (for TIPO 5DOOR
version) or fig. 172 (for TIPO STATION
WAGON version);
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IN AN EMERGENCY

place the inner part of the hub cap
on the wheel rim;
engage the hub cap by applying an
axial force in several points as shown in
fig. 182 to allow the correct coupling
between hub cap and wheel.
NOTE The hub cap cannot be fitted to
the space-saver wheel (for TIPO
5DOOR version).
NOTE If replacing a wheel with alloy
rim, stove it temporarily into the spare
wheel compartment with the cosmetic
side facing upwards.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Tyres with unidirectional tread can be
recognised by arrows on the side of the
tyre which indicate the direction of
rotation. It is compulsory to comply with
this direction.Only in this way can the tyres maintain
their characteristics in terms of grip,
noise, resistance to wear and drainage
on wet surfaces.
If, after a puncture, it is necessary to
fit such a tyre the wrong way round, it
will be necessary to continue driving
with great care, since the tyre’s
performance is limited in these
conditions. This precaution must be
borne in mind above all when the road
surface is wet.
In order to benefit completely from
the unidirectional tread, it is advisable to
restore all wheels to the correct
direction of rotation as soon as
possible.
WARNING
149)If left in the passenger compartment,
the punctured wheel and jack constitute a
serious risk to the safety of occupants in
the event of accidents or sharp braking.
Therefore, always place both the jack and
punctured wheel in the dedicated housing
in the boot.
150)It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the
vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure
that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance
from the road, to avoid being run over.151)Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should stay
away from on-coming traffic while the
wheel is being changed.
152)The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. Any other use,
e.g. to jack up other vehicle models or
different things, is strictly prohibited. Never
use it to carry out maintenance or repairs
under the vehicle or to change
summer/winter wheels and vice versa: we
advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
Never go under the raised vehicle: use it
only in the positions indicated. Do not use
the jack for loads higher than the one
shown on its label. Never start the engine
with vehicle raised. If the vehicle is raised
more than necessary, everything can
become more unstable, with the risk of the
vehicle dropping violently. Thus, lift the
vehicle only as needed in order to access
the spare wheel.
153)Never tamper with the inflation valve.
Never introduce tools of any kind between
the rim and the tyre. Check tyre and
space-saver wheel pressures regularly,
complying with the values given in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
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BRAKES
The vehicle is provided with four
mechanical wear detectors for brake
pads, one for each wheel assembly (for
versions with disc brakes on all wheels)
and two mechanical wear detectors
only on the front brakes (for versions
with drum brakes on the rear wheels).
When the brake linings are close to
wearing out, pressing the brake pedal
will generate a slight squeal: this lasts
for about 100 km (the mileage varies
with the driving style and route).
In this case, it is still possible to
continue driving, with caution.
However, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the worn
brake pads changed.
BODY
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
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Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For
example, it is advisable to wash the
vehicle more often in areas with high
levels of atmospheric pollution or salted
roads.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matt paint which, in
order to be maintained intact, requires
special care: see the instructions in the
warning at the end of this paragraph
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To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the car after it has been left in
the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
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WHEELS
SNOW TYRES
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Use snow tyres of the same size as the
standard tyres provided with the car.
The Fiat Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer's
requirements.
For the type of snow tyre to be used,
inflation pressures and the
specifications of the tyres, carefully
follow the instructions given in this
chapter.
The winter features of these tyres are
reduced considerably when the tread
depth is below 4 mm. Replace them in
this case.
Due to the specific characteristics of
snow tyres, in normal weather
conditions or on long motorway
journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of standard
tyres.
Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their
type-approval; always comply with
specific local regulations relating to the
use of snow tyres.All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety
when driving and braking as well as a
good manoeuvrability. Remember that
you should not change the rotation
direction of the tyres.
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TECHNICAL DATA

SWITCHING THE SYSTEM
ON/OFF
The system is switched on/off by
pressing the
button/knob.
Turn the button/knob clockwise to
increase the radio volume or
anticlockwise to decrease it. The
electronic volume adjustment control
rotates continuously (360°) in both
directions, without stop positions.
RADIO (TUNER) MODE
The system is equipped with the
following tuners: AM and FM .
Radio mode selection
Press the RADIO button on the front
panel to activate radio mode.
Selecting a frequency band
The different tuning modes can be
selected by pressing the RADIO button
on the front panel.
Displayed information
After the desired radio station is
selected on the display, the following
information is shown (INFO mode
activated):
In the upper part: the preset station, the
time and the other active radio settings
are highlighted.In the central part: the name of the
current station, the frequency and the
radio text information (if any) are
highlighted.
FM station list
Press the BROWSE ENTER
button/knob to display the complete list
of the FM stations that can be received.
AM/FM radio station storage
The preset stations are available in all
system modes and are selected by
touching one of the presetting buttons
1-2-3-4-5-6on the front panel. If you
are tuned to a radio station that you
wish to store, hold down the button on
the display which corresponds to the
desired preset until an acoustic warning
is emitted.
AM/FM radio station selection
To search for the desired radio station
press the
orbutton or use the
wheel of the steering wheel controls, or
turn the "BROWSE ENTER" knob.
Previous/next radio station search
Briefly press the
orbutton:
when the button is released the
previous or the next radio station is
displayed.Previous/next radio station fast
search
Hold down the
orbutton to
start the fast search: when the button is
released, the first tunable radio is
played.
MEDIA MODE
Interaction modes for AUX (where
provided), USB operation.
Audio source selection
To select the desired audio source
among those available: AUX (where
provided) or USB, press theMEDIA
media.
To select and playback music tracks on
the cell phone CD card (where the
phone allows) press the BROWSE
ENTER button, select Folders then
Card.
IMPORTANT Some multimedia players
may not be compatible with the
Uconnect™.
CHANGE TRACK (next/previous)
Briefly press the
button to play the
next track or briefly press the
button to return to the beginning
of the selected track or to the beginning
of the previous track if this has been
played for less than 3 seconds.
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MULTIMEDIA

AUX SOURCE(where provided)
To activate AUX mode, insert an
appropriate device in the AUX socket
on the car.
When a device WITH AUX output is
inserted the system starts reproducing
the AUX source connected, if it is
already being played.
Adjust the volume using the
button/knob on the front panel or
using the volume adjustment control on
the connected device.
For the "Audio source selection"
function, see the "Media mode"
chapter.IMPORTANT NOTES
The functions of the device connected
with the AUX socket are directly
managed by the device itself: it is not
possible to change track/folder/playlist
or control playing start/end/pause with
the controls on the front panel or on the
steering wheel.
Do not leave the cable of your portable
player connected to the AUX socket
after disconnection, to avoid possible
hiss from the speakers.
IMPORTANT When connecting a device
to the AUX socket, make sure that it
does not obstruct the operation of the
handbrake lever.
PHONE MODE
(where provided)
Phone mode activation
Press the PHONE button on the front
panel to activate the Phone mode.
The available commands can be used
to:
dial the wished phone number;
display and call the contacts in the
mobile phone phonebook;
display and call contacts from the
registers of previous calls;
pair up to 8 phones to make access
and connection easier and quicker;
transfer calls from the system to the
mobile phone and vice versa and
deactivate the microphone audio for
private conversations.
The mobile phone audio is transmitted
through the vehicle’s audio system; the
system automatically mutes the radio
when the Phone function is used.
Pairing a mobile phone
To pair the mobile phone, proceed as
follows:
activate theBluetooth®
function on
the mobile phone;
press thePHONEbutton on the
front panel;
if no phone is paired with the system
yet, the display shows a dedicated
screen;
select "Connect Phone" to start the
pairing procedure then search for the
Uconnect™device on the mobile
phone (if "No" is selected, the Phone
main screen is displayed);
when prompted by the mobile
phone, use the phone keypad to enter
the PIN code shown on the system
display or confirm on the mobile phone
the PIN displayed;
from the "Settings" menu you can
always pair a mobile phone by selecting
"Phone menu/Add phone", then
proceed as described above;
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MULTIMEDIA

Adjust the volume using the
button/knob on the front panel or
using the volume adjustment control on
the connected device.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The functions of the device connected
with the AUX socket are directly
managed by the device itself: it is not
possible to change track/folder/playlist
or control playing start/end/pause with
the controls on the front panel or on the
steering wheel.
Do not leave the cable of your portable
player connected to the AUX socket
after disconnection, to avoid possible
hiss from the speakers.
PHONE MODE
PHONE MODE ACTIVATION
Press the PHONE button on the front
panel to activate the Phone mode.
NOTE To consult the list of mobile
phones and supported functions, visit
the www.DriveUconnect.eu website.
Use the buttons on the display to:
dial the phone number (using the
graphic keypad on the display);
display and call the contacts in the
mobile phone phonebook;
display and call contacts from the
registers of previous calls;
pair up to 10 phones/audio devices
to make access and connection easier
and quicker;
transfer calls from the system to the
mobile phone and vice versa and
deactivate the microphone audio for
private conversations.
The mobile phone audio is transmitted
through the vehicle’s audio system; the
system automatically mutes the radio
when the Phone function is used.
PAIRING A MOBILE PHONE
IMPORTANT Carry out this operation
only with vehicle stationary and in safety
conditions; this function is deactivated
when the vehicle is moving.
The pairing procedure for a mobile
phone is described below: always
consult the handbook for the mobile
phone in any case.
To pair the mobile phone, proceed as
follows:
activate theBluetooth®
function on
the mobile phone;
press the PHONE button on the front
panel;
if no phone is paired with the system
yet, the display shows a dedicated
screen;
select "Yes" to start the pairing
procedure, then search for the
Uconnect™device on the mobile
phone (if "No" is selected, the Phone
main screen is displayed);
when prompted by the mobile
phone, use its keypad to enter the PIN
code shown on the system display or
confirm on the mobile phone the PIN
displayed;
from the "Phone" screen you can
always pair a mobile phone by pressing
the "Settings" button: press the "Add
Device" button and proceed as
described above;
during the pairing stage a screen is
displayed showing the progress of the
operation;
when the pairing procedure is
completed successfully, a screen is
displayed: answer "Yes" to the question
to pair the mobile phone as favourite
(the mobile phone will have priority over
all other mobile phones to be paired
subsequently). If no other devices are
paired, the system will consider the first
associated device as favourite.
NOTE After updating the telephone
software, for correct operation it is
advisable to remove the telephone from
the list of devices paired to the radio,
delete the previous system pairing from
the telephone's availableBluetooth®
device list and pair it again.
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