PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1stgear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission, wait for the letter P to be
displayed before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
before placing the gear lever at P).
111)
WARNING
111)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
PARKING BRAKE
112) 113)
To engage the handbrake, pull lever 1
fig. 113 upwards until the car is
secured.
The
warning light will come on in
the instrument panel.
To disengage it, raise lever 1 slightly,
hold down button 2 and lower the lever
1, checking that the warning light
on the instrument panel switches
off.
WARNING
112)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.113)For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
The gear engaged is shown on the
display.
To select a gear, move the lever
forwards or backwards.
To select the "sequential" mode, move
the lever from D (Drive) to the left: the
position + (upper gear) or – (lower gear)
can be reached; these are unstable
positions, which means that the lever
always returns to the central position.
The brake pedal and button 1
fig. 115 on the knob must be pressed
to exit position P (Park).
Also to shift from position N (neutral) to
position D (drive) or R (reverse), you
need to press the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT DO NOT accelerate while
shifting from position P (or N) to another
position.
IMPORTANT After selecting a gear, wait
a few seconds before accelerating. This
precaution is particularly important with
engine cold.
AUTOMATIC DRIVING
MODE
To select the automatic driving mode,
you need to shift the gear lever to D
(Drive): the best ratio is selected by the
electronic transmission control unit
depending on vehicle speed, engine
load (accelerator pedal position) and
gradient of the road.D can be selected from sequential
operation in any driving conditions.
AUTOSTICK - Sequential
mode
The Autostick mode (sequential shift), in
which the driver can decide when to
shift gear, is recommended in some
specific driving conditions, such as
when driving a heavily loaded car on a
gradient, in a strong headwind or when
towing a heavy trailer.
In these conditions, using a lower gear
improves vehicle performance and
prolongs the transmission's life, limiting
gearshifting and preventing overheating.
It is possible to shift from position D
(Drive) to the sequential mode
regardless of car speed.
Activation
With gear lever in position D (Drive), to
activate the sequential drive mode,
move the lever to the left (– and +
indication of the trim). The gear
engaged will be shown on the display.
Gearshifting is made by moving the
gear lever forwards, towards symbol –
or backwards, towards symbol +.
Deactivation
To deactivate the sequential driving
mode, bring the gear lever back to
position D (Drive), automatic mode.Important notes
Do not downshift on slippery
surfaces: the drive wheels might lose
grip with following risk for the car to
slip. This could cause accidents or
personal injuries.
The car will keep the gear selected
by the driver until the safety conditions
allow it. This means, for example, that
the system will try to prevent the engine
from switching off, automatically
downshifting if the engine speed is too
low.
TRANSMISSION
EMERGENCY FUNCTION
(where provided)
Transmission operation is constantly
monitored to detect any fault. If a
condition that might damage the
transmission is detected, the "recovery"
function is activated.
In this condition, the transmission stays
in 3
thgear, regardless of the selected
gear.
Positions P (Parking), R (Reverse) and N
(Neutral) still work. Icon
might light
up on the display.
In the case of "recovery" operation
immediately contact the nearest Fiat
Dealership.
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Activation
With gear lever in position D (Drive), to
activate the sequential drive mode,
move the lever to the left (– and +
indication of the panel). The gear
engaged will be shown on the display.
Gearshifting is made by moving the
gear lever forwards, towards symbol –
or backwards, towards symbol +.
Deactivation
To deactivate the sequential driving
mode, bring the gear lever back to
position D (Drive), automatic mode.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Engine start-up is allowed only with the
gear lever in P or N position.
Therefore, on starting the engine, the
system will be in the N or P position
(the latter corresponds to neutral, but
with the car wheels mechanically
locked).
MOVING THE CAR
To move the car, from P press the brake
pedal and, using the button on the gear
lever, move the lever to the desired
position (D, R or "Sequential mode").
The display will show the gear engaged.
When the brake pedal is released, the
car starts moving forwards or
backwards, as soon as the manoeuvre
is activated ("creeping" effect).The accelerator should not be pressed
in this case.
IMPORTANT The inconsistency
between the speed actually engaged
(shown on the display) and the position
of the gear lever is indicated by the
letter corresponding to the position of
the gear lever flashing on the panel
(also accompanied by an acoustic
warning). This condition should not be
interpreted as an operational fault, but
simply as a request by the system to
repeat the manoeuvre.
GEAR ENGAGEMENT
INHIBITION
This system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P (Park) or
N (Neutral) if the brake pedal has not
been previously depressed. When the
ignition device is in MAR (engine on or
off):
to move the shift lever to a position
other than P (Park) or from N to R, you
must press the brake pedal and the
button 1on the shift lever knob;
to shift the lever from position N to
position D, press the brake pedal.
In the event of a fault or when the
vehicle battery is flat, the lever remains
locked in the P position. To manually
release the lever, see the "Dual clutch
automatic transmission - Releasing the
lever" paragraph in the "In an
emergency" chapter.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Versions equipped with key without
remote control: this function requires
the gear lever to be positioned at P
(Park) before extracting the key from the
ignition device. If the car battery is flat
and the ignition key is engaged, the
latter is locked in position. To remove
the key manually see the "Dual-clutch
automatic transmission - Key removal"
paragraph in the "In an emergency"
chapter.
Versions with a Stop/Start system:
in order to switch off the engine, the
vehicle needs to be stopped by
applying appropriate pressure on the
brake pedal. If the pressure is not
sufficient, the engine will not switch off.
This feature can be exploited so that
the engine does not switch off in
particular traffic conditions.
"RECOVERY"
FUNCTIONS
In case of a gear lever failure, the
instrument panel display could show a
dedicated message recommending that
the driver continues driving without
shifting the lever to the P position.
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ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
To activate the device press button 1
fig. 118 on the steering wheel.
The activation of the device is indicated
by the
symbol on the display, along
with a dedicated message and the last
speed value stored.
If the electronic Cruise Control has been
activated previously, button 1
fig. 118 must be pressed twice. The
first press switches off the function
activated previously; the second press
activates the Speed Limiter.
SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.To store a speed value higherthan the
displayed one, briefly press the SET +
button. Each time the button is
pressed, the speed increases by about
1 km/h while keeping the button
pressed, the speed increases by
5 km/h intervals.
To store a speed value lowerthan the
displayed one, press the SET – button.
Each time the button is pressed, the
speed decreases by about 1 km/h
while keeping the button pressed, the
speed decreases by 5 km/h intervals.
DEVICE ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Device Activation: press the SET + or
SET – buttons, at a speed between
30 and 130 km/h, to set the current car
speed as the speed limit. Or, press the
RES (Resume) button to set the speed
limit to the value shown on the display.
The device activation is indicated by the
symbol on the display.
Device deactivation: press the CANC
button. The device deactivation is
indicated by the grey
symbol on the
display.
EXCEEDING THE
PROGRAMMED SPEED
By fully depressing the accelerator
pedal, the programmed speed can be
exceeded even with the device active
(e.g. in the event of overtaking).
The device is disabled until the speed
drops below the set limit, after which it
reactivates automatically.
FLASHING OF
PROGRAMMED SPEED
The programmed speed flashes in the
following cases:
when the accelerator pedal has been
fully depressed and the vehicle has
exceeded the programmed speed;
activating the system after setting a
limit below the effective speed of the
vehicle;
when the device cannot reduce the
speed of the vehicle due to the gradient
of the road, in this case also
accompanied by an acoustic warning;
in the event of sharp acceleration.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
To deactivate the device press button 1
fig. 118.
IMPORTANT The activation of the
electronic Cruise Control will deactivate
the device.
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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
SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY
If activated, using theUconnect™ 5"or7" HDsystem settings, it is possible to activate the guidelines on the display. If
activated, the grid is positioned on the image to highlight the width of the vehicle and the expected reversing path in
accordance with the steering wheel position.
A superimposed central broken line indicates the centre of the vehicle to facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow hook alignment.
The various coloured areas indicate the distance from the rear of the vehicle.
The table below shows the approximate distances for each area fig. 130:
Area Distance from the rear of the vehicle
Red (1) 0–30 cm
Yellow (2) 30–100 cm
Green (3) 1 m or more
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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 freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.....146
BULB REPLACEMENT.........146
REPLACING FUSES..........155
CHANGING A WHEEL.........162
FIX&GO KIT................166
JUMP STARTING............169
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM.......171
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. . . .173
DUAL-CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION............175
TOWING THE VEHICLE........176
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Front fog lamps
To replace the bulb 2 fig. 137, proceed
as follows:
steer the car wheels inwards;
undo screw 1 fig. 141 using the
screwdriver provided and remove
inspection flap 2;
turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly
3 anticlockwise by a 1/4 turn and
extract it;
disconnect the electrical connector
and replace the complete assembly;
reconnect the electrical connector to
the new bulb-bulb holder assembly;
fit the assembly in its housing,
turning it clockwise and making sure
that it is blocked properly;
finally, refit the inspection flap 1.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
The daytime running light bulbs 4
fig. 137 are LED to increase their
lifetime; therefore, they should not
require replacing. Contact the Fiat
Dealership in the event of any kind of
problem.
Side turn light
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
press the lens 1 fig. 142 to compress
in the internal clip 2, then pull the
cluster outwards; take great care not
damage the paintwork;;
turn the bulb holder 2 anticlockwise,
then extract the press-fit bulb 3 and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 2 in the lens
1 and turn it clockwise;
refit the cluster making sure that the
internal clip clicks into position.Versions with bi-parabolic
headlights
Front bulb position
1. Dipped headlights
2. Fog lights
3. Main beam headlights / Daytime
running lights (DRL)/ Positions
4. Direction indicator.
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