Fiat Scudo 2009 User Manual

Dear Customer,

Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat SCUDO.

We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat SCUDO features and use it in the best possible way.

You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time. You will find information, tips and important warnings re­garding the driving of your vehicle to help you derive the maximum from your Fiat SCUDO technological features.

You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:

personal safety;

the vehicle wellbeing;

environmental protection.

The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:

❒

the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity

❒

the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.

Best regards and good motoring!

This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat SCUDO versions.

As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related

to the engine and bodywork version of the vehicle you purchased.

MUST BE READ!

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REFUELLING

Only refuel with diesel fuel for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590.

Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cov­er for caused damages as a consequence.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal, without press­ing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to M and wait for the warning lights Yand mto go off; turn the igni­tion key to D and release it as soon as the engine has started.

PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL

While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the vehicle over grass, dry leaves, pine nee­dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en­sure better respect for the environment.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a
Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle’s electric system can sup­port the required load.

CODE card

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic code written on the CODE
card with you.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea­tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…

… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its maintenance.
Pay particular attention to the symbols

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(personal safety) #(environmental protection) ! (vehicle wellbeing).

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DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5

SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 6

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 6

THE KEYS .............................................................................. 7

ALARM ................................................................................... 10

IGNITION DEVICE ............................................................. 12

INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 13

INSTRUMENTS .................................................................... 14

DISPLAY .................................................................................. 15

MAINTENANCE INDICATOR ........................................ 16

TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................. 17

FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 17

REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 20

SEAT ARRANGEMENTS .................................................... 22

HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................................... 23

STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 24

REARVIEW MIRRORS ........................................................ 25

HEATING AND VENTILATION ..................................... 27

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 31

AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 37

AUTOMATIC THREE-ZONE CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 45

EXTERNAL LIGHTS ............................................................ 47

WINDOW WASHING ...................................................... 50

CRUISE CONTROL SPEED REGULATOR .................... 54

“LIMIT” SPEED RESTRICTOR .......................................... 57

CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 60

CONTROLS .......................................................................... 61

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .................................................. 64

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT..................................................... 65

DOORS .................................................................................. 69

SLIDING LUGGAGE COVER ............................................ 73

POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 74

BONNET ............................................................................... 76

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 77

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS............................................. 78

LOAD RECOMMENDATIONS......................................... 79

HEADLIGHTS ....................................................................... 81

ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 82

ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 84

EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 87

PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 88

SOUND SYSTEM ................................................................. 89

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 90

AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 91

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 92

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DASHBOARD

The presence and the position of controls, instruments, gauges and warning lights may vary according to the vehicle version.

1. Side swivel air vents - 2. Side fixed air vents - 3. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4. Instrument panel -

5. Right steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window and trip computer controls - 6. Dashboard controls - 7. Center swivel air

vents - 8. Front passenger air bag (where provided) - 9. Glovebox - 10. Sound system (where provided) - 11. Heating/ventila-
tion/climate controls - 12. Sound system command lever (where provided) - 13. Front driver’s air bag - 14. Steering wheel ad­justment lever

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F0P0600m

fig. 1

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SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo­nents of your Fiat SCUDO. These labels
bear symbols that remind you of the pre­cautions to be taken as regards that par­ticular component.

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM

To further protect your vehicle from theft,
it has been fitted with an engine immobil­ising system. This system is automatically
activated when the ignition key is re­moved.

An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans­mits a radio-frequency signal when the en­gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig­nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.

The electronic components
inside the key may be dam­aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.

OPERATION

Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to M, the Fiat CODE system
control unit sends a recognition code to
the engine control unit to deactivate the
inhibitor.

The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.

Each time the ignition key is turned to S,
the Fiat CODE system deactivates the
functions of the engine electronic control
unit.

In this case, the key should be moved to
S and then back to M; if the lock contin­ues, possibly try again with the other key
provided with the vehicle. If it is still not
possible to start the vehicle, contact Fiat
Dealership.

IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Deal­ership.

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To refit it proceed as follows:

❒

keep button B pressed and move the
metal insert A;

❒

release button B and turn the metal in­sert A until hearing the proper lock­ing click.

THE KEYS

CODE CARD fig. 2

The vehicle is delivered with two copies
of the ignition key and with the CODE
card which bears the following:

A the electronic code;

B the mechanical key code to be given

to the Fiat Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.

Make sure you have the electronic code
A-fig. 2 with you at all times.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con­tained inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.

All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the vehicle.

fig. 2

F0P0003m

fig. 3

F0P0004m

fig. 3a

F0P0321m

KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 3/a

The metal insert A is retractable and it op­erates:

❒

ignition switch;

❒

door locks;

❒

fuel filler cap locking/unlocking.

To extract the metal insert, press button
B.

Button B should only be

pressed when the key is
away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure
the key can never be touched by oth­ers, especially children, who may in­advertently press the button.

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If one of the front doors is open or not
properly closed, central locking cannot
take place.

Dead Lock (where required)

Where provided, pressing twice the re­mote control button

∫

five seconds af­ter locking the doors will activate the dead
lock (super-locking of the doors).

Dead lock activation is indicated by di­rection indicators coming on with fixed
light for about two seconds.

The dead lock disables the internal and ex­ternal handles of the doors.

Dashboard led indications

When locking the doors, led A-fig. 4 will
start flashing (deterrence function).

Once doors are locked if one or more
doors are not closed correctly, the in­strument panel warning light

9

will turn

on.

fig. 4

F0P0006m

Passenger compartment
Unlocking

By first pressing on this button, it
allows you to unlock the vehicle
passenger compartment doors.
The direction indicator lamps flash twice.
By pressing a second time, it allows the
unlocking of one or more side doors as
well as the rear doors.
This selective opening function is
activated upon the delivery of the vehicle.
Upon request, it is possible to deactivate
the selective opening procedure between
the passenger compartment and the
loading compartment. Please seek advice
from the Fiat Dealership.

Unlocking of loading compartment

By pressing this button all rear
doors are unlocked.
This separation of the locks between
passenger compartment and loading
compartment is a safety device which
allows the closure of the vehicle accesses
of the area from which one is absent.

Centralised locking

By pressing on this command, it
allows the locking of the passenger
compartment and rear doors. The
direction indicator lamps flash once.

∫

`

ª

Never leave passengers in­side the vehicle when the

dead lock is active.

WARNING

IMPORTANT If the dead lock is activat­ed from the inside of the vehicle, this will
turn to a simple locking upon starting the
engine.

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Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by

law in the special containers
provided, or take them to a Fiat Deal­ership, which will deal with their dis­posal.

fig. 5

F0P0007m

fig. 6

F0P0008m

Request for additional remote
controls

The system can recognise up to 8 remote
controls. Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership tak­ing with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the vehicle’s own­ership documents.

Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control

Battery replacement:

❒

separate the two casings A and B-fig.
6, by levering in the point shown by the
arrow in fig. 5;

❒

take out the battery and replace it C­fig. 6;

❒

refit both casings, make sure they lock
into place;

Re-initialisation of the remote
control set

After the substitution of batteries or the
disconnection of the battery (vehicle), it is
necessary to re-initialise the remote con­trol set:

❒

Wait at least a minute before using the
remote control set and put it in posi­tion A.

❒

Insert the key with the remote control
set into the starting switch.

❒

Within ten seconds, press one of the
two buttons (∫orª) for at least 5
seconds.

❒

Take the key with the remote control
set from the starting switch.

❒

Wait at least a minute before using the
remote control. The remote control
set works once more.

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 7

The metal insert of the key A is fixed.

The key operates:

❒

ignition switch;

❒

door locks;

❒

fuel filler cap locking/unlocking.

fig. 7

F0P0601m

ALARM
(where provided)

If the vehicle is equipped with alarm, the
following two types of protection can be
activated:

❒

perimetrical (alarm active in case of a
front/back door or the engine bonnet
opening);

❒

volumetric protection (alarm on if the
volume inside the passenger compart­ment changes).

Activation (complete volumetric
and perimetrical alarm)

❒

Take the key from the switch

❒

Get out of the vehicle

❒

Press the button ∫ (dead lock - once
or twice)

❒

The deterrence led starts to flash.

Activation
(only perimetrical alarm)

❒

Take the key from the switch

❒

Within 10 seconds press the button
fig. 7a keeping it pressed down until
the deterrence led remains switched
on.

❒

Get out of the vehicle.

❒

Press the button ∫ (dead lock - once
or twice).

❒

The deterrence led starts to flash.

fig. 7a

F0P0062m

Alarm deactivation

In order to deactivate the alarm, press the

ª

button, the deterrence led will switch

off.

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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:

IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control; window closing operation
is a consequence of a door locking control.

Type of key

Key without remote control

Key with remote control

Direction indicators
flashing (only with key with
remote control)

Window

closing
(where

provided)

–

–

Long press
(over 2
seconds)
on button

∫

1 flashing

Door

opening

Key turning
counterclockwise
(driver side and
side sliding door,
where provided)

Key turning
counterclockwise
(driver side and
side sliding door,
where provided)

Press briefly
button

ª

2 flashings

Door closing

form the

outside

Key turning
clockwise
(driver side and
side sliding door,
where provided)

Key turning
clockwise
(driver side and
side sliding door,
where provided)

Press briefly
button

∫

1 flashing

Dead lock
activation

(where

provided)

–

–

Double pressing
on button

∫

3 flashings

Tailgate
opening

(where

provided)

–

–

–

2 flashings

Window

opening

(where

provided)

–

–

Long press
(over 2
seconds)
on button

ª

2 flashings

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IGNITION
DEVICE

The key can be turned to 4 different po­sitions fig. 8:

❒

S: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked.

❒

A: certain electrical devices can work.

❒

M: driving position. All electrical de­vices are powered.

❒

D: engine starting (unstable position).

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

When the key is at S, remove the key and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.

Disengaging

Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to M.

If the ignition device is tam-

pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.

WARNING

When getting out of the ve-

hicle, always remove the key
to prevent any occupants from acci­dentally activating the controls. Re­member to engage the handbrake
and if the vehicle is parked on uphill
slope to engage the first gear. If the
vehicle is facing downhill, engage the
reverse gear. Never leave unsuper­vised children in the vehicle.

WARNING

fig. 8

F0P0010m

Never remove the ignition

key while the vehicle is mov­ing. The steering wheel would auto­matically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This also applies when the ve­hicle is being towed.

WARNING

It is absolutely forbidden to

carry out whatever after­market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica­tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per­formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non­compliance of the vehicle with ho­mologation requirements.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

A Speedometer (speed indicator)

B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning

light

C Engine coolant temperature gauge and

excessive temperature warning light

D Rev counter

E Multifunction display

F0P0012m

fig. 9

INSTRUMENTS

Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.

SPEEDOMETER fig. 10

It shows the engine speed.

REV. COUNTER fig. 11/a

Rev counter shows engine rpm.

IMPORTANT The electronic injection con­trol system gradually shuts off the flow of
fuel when the engine is “over-revving” re­sulting in a gradual loss of engine power.

When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden higher­ing of the speed.

This is normal and takes place for exam­ple when activating the climate control
system or the fan. In these events a slight
increase in engine idling preserves the bat­tery charge.

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE B-fig. 11/b

This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.

K

tank full (See the indications given in

paragraph “At the filling station”).
å tank empty.
The reserve warning light K turns on to

indicate that approximately 7 litres of fu­el are left in the tank.

Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam­age the catalyst.

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE C-fig.
11/b

This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.

Under normal conditions, the needle
should hover around the middle of the
scale according to the working conditions.

å Low engine coolant temperature.

u High engine coolant temperature.

fig. 10

F0P0013m

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If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme­diately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.

fig. 11/a

F0P0014m

fig. 11/b

1/2

F0P0320m

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Warning lights on the upper plate

On certain versions, the upper plate fig.
12 (located above the driving mirror) can

be fitted with the following warning lights:

❒

warning light indicating that the seat
belt is not fastened (<) (version with
two front seats).

❒

warning light indicating that the pas­senger air bag is off (“)

fig. 12

F0P0285m

INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTER

To adjust the instrument panel brightness:
press button A-fig. 13

DISPLAY

The display fig. 14 shows by the relevant
warning lights (see section “Warning lights
and messages”):

❒

speed limiter / control;

❒

total km / mi covered;

❒

engine oil level gauge;

❒

water in diesel fuel filter;

❒

glow plug preheating.

According to versions the display shows
the time.

Setting the clock through the
instrument panel display

To set the clock through the instrument pan­el display, use button A-fig. 15 as follows:

❒

turning the button leftwards makes the
minute value flash;

❒

turning the button rightwards will in­crease minute value (keep the button
turned rightwards to speed up rolling);

❒

turning the button leftwards makes the
hour value flash;

❒

turning the button rightwards will in­crease hour value (keep the button
turned rightwards to speed up rolling);

❒

turning the button leftwards selects
24H or 12H mode display;

❒

turn the button rightwards to select the
required mode;

❒

turn the button leftwards to stop clock
setting.

If no other setting is made, after about 30
seconds the display will show the time ac­cording to the selected settings.

Setting the clock through the
display on the central console

Certain versions are fitted with a central
console with a display showing the time.
To set the clock consult the trip comput­er under option “Set clock and date”.

fig. 14

F0P0291m

fig. 15

1/2

F0P0292m

fig. 13

1/2

F0P0353m

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MAINTENANCE
INDICATOR

It regulates the intervals between the main­tenance operations based on vehicle use.

Functioning

As soon as the starting key is inserted and
for a few seconds, the maintenance key lights
up and which indicates the maintenance op­erations; the total odometer display indicates
the number of kilometres {rounded down}
which can be covered until the next main­tenance operation. The maintenance expiry
dates are calculated starting from the last re­setting of the indicator.

This expiry date is determined by means
of two parameters:

❒

the distance in kilometres covered

❒

time which has passed since the last
maintenance operation.

The distance in kilometres
which remains to be covered
can be considered by the time
factor, based on the driver’s

driving habits.

F0P0354m

F0P0355m

OIL OK

F0P0356m

Maintenance expiry date over
1,000 km

Example: one can still travel 4,800 km be­fore the next maintenance operation. Af­ter having turned the starting key to the
M position and for a few seconds, the dis­play indicates:

A few seconds after having turned the
starting key to the M position, the oil lev­el is shown, therefore the total odometer
works again and it indicates the total and
daily amount of kilometres travelled.

Maintenance expiry date less than
1,000 km

After having turned the starting key to the
M position and for a few seconds, the
maintenance key flashes and the remain­ing number of kilometres is shown.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL
INDICATOR

Turning the starting key to the
M position, the instrument, after having
shown the kilometres to be covered be­fore the next maintenance operation, sup­plies the synchronised indication of the oil
level present in the engine oil pan. The
flashing of the word “OIL”, accompanied
by a beeping and by a message, indicates
an insufficient quantity of oil in the engine.
The flashing of the word “OIL –“ indicates
a problem with the engine oil sensor.

Maintenance Expiry date exceeded

After having turned the
starting key to the M posi­tion and for a few seconds,
the maintenance key flashes
and the number of kilome­tres

travelled after the expiry date of the main­tenance operation is shown.

When the engine is running, the
maintenance key remains
switch until the maintenance
operation has been carried out.

Before the two expiry dates are reached:
the maintenance key lights up also when
the expiry date of two years has been ex­ceeded.

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Distance to cover

This value shows the distance to be cov­ered yet, under active navigation condi­tion.

Trip distance

This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the journey, after reset­ting (Reset).

Average consumption

This value shows the average consump­tion from the start of the journey, after
resetting (Reset).

Average speed

This value shows the vehicle average
speed calculated from the start of the
journey, after resetting (Reset).

TRIP COMPUTER

The trip computer enables to display in se­quence, by pressing repeatedly button
fig. 16 set on the top of the steering col­umn stalk, the following values:

range, instant consumption, distance
to cover, trip 1 (trip distance, aver­age consumption, average speed)
and trip 2 (trip distance, average
consumption, average speed).

This information is displayed on the dis­play of the infotelematic CONNECT sys­tem.

Reset: press button shown in fig. 16 for
over 2 seconds for resetting.

Range

This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the vehicle can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving condi­tions are kept unvaried.

Instant consumption

This value shows average fuel consump­tion calculated during the last seconds of
travel.

fig. 16

F0P0041m

FRONT SEATS

Only make adjustments when
the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

Fabric upholstery of your Fiat
SCUDO is purpose-made to
withstand common wear re-

sulting from normal use of the
vehicle. It is however absolutely neces­sary to prevent hard and/or prolonged
scratching/scraping caused by clothing
accessories like metallic buckles, studs,
“Velcro” fixings, etc. that stressing lo­cally the fabric could break yarns and
damage the upholstery as a conse­quence.

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Moving the seat backwards or
forwards fig. 17

Lift the lever A and push the seat forwards
or backwards: in the driving position the
arms should rest on the rim of the steer­ing wheel. Once you have released the
lever, check that the seat is firmly locked
in the runners by trying to move it back
and forth.

Once you have released the

lever, check that the seat is
firmly locked in the runners by trying
to move it back and forth. Failure to
lock the seat in place could result in
the seat moving suddenly and the dri­ver losing control of the vehicle.

WARNING

For maximum safety, keep

the back of your seat up­right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips.

WARNING

Regulation of the height of the
driver’s seat fig. 17-18

Depending on the version and the configu­ration of the vehicle, it is equipped with:

❒

a passive regulation: pull lever B
upwards, therefore get off the seat in
order to allow it to rise.

❒

an active regulation: pull lever D
upwards or downwards until the
desired position is desired.

Back rest angle adjustment fig. 17

Use lever C and adjust the back rest.

Do not remove the seats or

carry out servicing and/or re­pair operations since incorrect oper­ations could impair the regular op­eration of safety devices: always con­tact Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

fig. 17

F0P0015m

fig. 18

F0P0322m

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fig. 18/a

F0P0016m

fig. 19

A

B

F0P0017m

fig. 20

F0P0018m

fig. 21

F0P0019m

Lumbar adjustment
(where provided) fig. 18/a

Use lever A to adjust the seat as required.

Seat warming
(where provided) fig. 19

With ignition key at M, press button A or B
(driver’s side or passenger’s side) to switch the
seat warming on/off. The led on the button will
light up when the function is on.

FRONT ARMRESTS
(where provided) fig. 20-21

Certain versions are fitted with two
armrests between front seats.

To adjust the armrests proceed as fol­lows:

❒

raise the armrest and bring it to posi­tion A;

❒

lower the armrest and bring it down
to completely to position B;

❒

raise the armrest again and bring it to the
required position C.

fig. 22

F0P0122m

FRONT TWO-SEAT
BENCH (where provided)

It is fix and it is fitted with three point belt
and belt retractor.

It can be fitted with a folding shelf fig. 22
to be used like supporting surface. Pull the
tab to use it.

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FOLDING, REMOVING AND
REFITTING THE REAR BENCH
SEAT

To remove and then to re-

fit the bench seat, keep
the back rest firmly lowered and
flattened against the cushion to
prevent any contact between the
seat articulation mechanisms.

WARNING

REAR SEATS

Single seat

This seat can be folded to facilitate access
to the rear area and it can be removed.

Certain versions can be fitted with a shelf
obtained in the back of the seat.

To use it, operate the release lever A-fig.
23 and guide the seat back onto the cush­ion.

Folding/removing the single seat

To fold the back of the seat pull handle A­fig. 23 upwards.

To remove the seat proceed as follows:

❒

operate handle A-fig. 24 and guide
the seat forward as shown in the fig­ure;

❒

lift the seat to make the pins come
out of their anchorings and then
remove it taking care to keep the
back rest firmly lowered and flattened
against the cushion.

fig. 23

F0P0022m

fig. 24

F0P0023m

To remove and then to refit
the seat keep the back rest
firmly lowered and flattened

against the cushion to pre­vent any contact between the seat ar­ticulation mechanisms.

TWO-SEAT BENCH

According to versions it can be of differ­ent types:

❒

2-seat bench with fix back rest;

❒

removable 2-seat bench with back
rests wrapping individually;

❒

removable 2-seat bench with back
rests folding individually or wrapping
in “table” position.

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To fold the back rest pull lever A-fig. 25.

To remove the seat proceed as follows:
– lower the head restraints completely;

fig. 25

F0P0024m

fig. 26

F0P0025m

– fold the back rest as described previ­ously;

– lift lever A-fig. 26 and fold the seat;

– lift the seat to make the pins come out
of their anchorings and remove it taking
care to keep the back rest firmly lowered
and flattened against the cushion.

To refit the seat proceed as follows:
– lift the bench seat and secure the pins to

their anchorings on the floor, make sure
they lock properly into place;

– guide the bench seat until rear anchor­ings lock automatically.

Make sure the floor an-

choring seats are always
clean; foreign matters could impair
proper seat anchoring.

WARNING

Before starting to drive

make sure all seats are
facing the running direction and
perfectly anchored. Only this po­sition ensures the effectiveness of
seat belts.

WARNING

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SEAT ARRANGEMENTS

Depending on the various versions it is
possible to vary the seat arrangement us­ing the relevant preset housings on the
floor.

The following figures show some config­urations that can be obtained according to
the version requested.

F0P0123m

fig. 27 - 4 seats

F0P0124m

F0P0125m

fig. 28 - 5 seats

fig. 29 - 6 seats

F0P0126m

F0P0127m

F0P0128m

fig. 30 - 7 seats

fig. 31 - 8 seats

fig. 32 - 9 seats

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

To raise:

❒

raise the head restraint until hearing the
locking click.

To lower:

❒

press buttons A-fig. 33 or A-fig. 34
and lower the head restraint.

Remember that the head re-

straints should be adjusted
to support the back of your head and
not your neck. Only in this position
do they exert their protective action

WARNING

IMPORTANT Following a different seat
layout:

❒

if you take the head rest off, replace it
ad fix it to a support

❒

check that the safety belts are still ac­cessible and easy for the passenger to
fasten

❒

a passenger must never travel without
having correctly regulated the head rest
or without having regulated and fas­tened the safety belt.

ATTENTION fig. 32/a

Whilst you are driving, it is forbidden to
carry a passenger:

❒

in third row if the backboard placed in
front (second row) is in the table po­sition;

❒

in third row if the seat/coach placed in
front (second row) is in a folded posi­tion;

❒

on the centre seat if the right side seat
is in a folded position.

fig. 32/a

F0P0323m

STEERING WHEEL

The driver can adjust the steering wheel
position both axially and in height.

To adjust the armrests proceed as follows:

❒

release the lever A-fig. 35 pushing it
forwards (position 2);

❒

adjust the steering wheel as required;

❒

lock the lever A pulling it towards the
steering wheel (position 1).

fig. 35

F0P0028m

Any adjustment of the steer-

ing wheel position must be
carried out only with the vehicle sta­tionary and the engine turned off.

WARNING

It is absolutely forbidden to

carry out whatever after­market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica­tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per­formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non­compliance of the vehicle with ho­mologation requirements.

WARNING

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fig. 33

F0P0026m

fig. 34

F0P0027m

To optimise head restraint protective ac­tion, adjust the seat back upright and keep
your head as close as possible to the head
restraint.

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REARVIEW MIRRORS

DRIVING MIRROR fig. 36

The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash.

It can be adjusted through lever A-fig. 36:

❒

normal position

❒

antiglare position.

fig. 36

F0P0029m

fig. 37

F0P0030m

DOOR MIRRORS

Manual adjustment fig. 37

Use knob A.

fig. 38

F0P0031m

Electrical adjustment fig. 38

The mirrors can only be adjusted electri­cally when the key is at M.

To adjust the armrests proceed as follows:

❒

use switch A to select the mirror re­quired (left or right);

❒

to adjust the mirror move the switch B
in the four directions;

Electrical folding fig. 38

It is possible only with the starting key in
the M position.

Take switch A to the central position,
therefore move switch B backwards.

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Folding

When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirror moving it
from position 1-fig. 39 to position 2.

When driving the mirrors shall
always be in position 1-fig. 39.

The lower part of the exter-

nal rear-view mirror on the
driver’s side, with it being curved, it
slightly alters the perception of dis­tance.

WARNING

Demisting/defrosting
(where provided)

Mirrors are fitted with resistors that will
activate when turning the heated rear win­dow on (by pressing button

(

).

IMPORTANT This function is timed and
it will turn off automatically a few minutes
later.

fig. 39

F0P0032m

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HEATING AND VENTILATION

1. Fixed upper vent

2. Central swivel vents

3. Fixed side vents

4. Side swivel vents

5. Lower vents for front seats

6. Upper vents for rear seats

(where provided).

fig. 40

F0P0033m

fig. 41

F0P0101m

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CONTROLS fig. 44

Air distribution slider A

µ

to convey air to the centre and side
vents;

∑

to warm the feet and convey cooler
air to the dashboard vents, in inter­mediate temperature conditions;

∂

to heat with outside harsh tempera­ture: to convey as much air as possi­ble to the feet;

∏

to warm the feet and at the same time
demist the windscreen;

-

for quick windscreen demisting.

fig. 44

F0P0036m

fig. 42

F0P0034m

fig. 43

F0P0035m

SIDE AND CENTRAL VENTS
fig. 42-43

Vents can be directed in the four positions
shown by the arrows.

A Fixed vent for side windows.
B Side adjustable vents.
C Centre adjustable vents.

Vents A are fixed.

To use vents B and C, operate the rele­vant device to turn them as required.

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Fan activation /speed adjustment
knob B

0 = fan off

1-2-3 = fan speed

4

-p=

max. fan speed

Air temperature slider C (mixing
hot and cold air)

Red section = hot air

Blue section = cold air

Air recirculation on/off button D

Press the button to turn air recirculation
on.

Press the button again to turn air recir­culation off.

FAST HEATING

For fast heating of the passenger com­partment, proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn air recirculation on (if off);

❒

turn slider A to ∂;

❒

turn slider B to 4 -p (max. fan
speed).

Then use the controls to keep the re­quired comfort conditions and press but­ton D to turn air recirculation off and to
prevent misting up.

IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have
to wait for a few minutes to let the sys­tem fluid reach the operating temperature.

VENTILATION

To ventilate the passenger’s compartment
properly proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to blue section;

❒

turn air recirculation off (if on);

❒

turn slider A to µ;

❒

slider B turned to the required speed.

WARMING THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn slider A to the required position;

❒

slider B turned to the required speed.

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FRONT WINDOW FAST
DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING (WINDSCREEN
AND SIDE WINDOWS)

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn air recirculation off (if on);

❒

turn slider A to

-;

❒

turn slider B to 4 -p (max. fan
speed).

After demisting/defrosting, operate the
controls to restore the required comfort.

Window demisting

In the event of considerable outside mois­ture and/or rain and/or considerable dif­ferences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the
following preventive demisting procedure:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn air recirculation off by pressing
button D (if off);

❒

turn slider A to -or to ∏if the win­dows do not demist;

❒

turn slider B to 2ndspeed.

HEATED REAR WINDOW AND
DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(where provided) fig. 45

Press button A to start this function;
when this function is on the button led is
on.

This function is timed and switches off au­tomatically after 20 minutes. To cut out
this function press again button A.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.

fig. 45

F0P0037m

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MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where provided)

CONTROLS fig. 46

Air distribution slider A

µ

to convey air to the centre and side
vents;

∑

to warm the feet and convey cooler
air to the dashboard vents, in inter­mediate temperature conditions;

∂

to heat with outside harsh tempera­ture: to convey as much air as possi­ble to the feet;

∏

to warm the feet and at the same time
demist the windscreen;

-

for quick windscreen demisting.

Fan activation /speed adjustment
knob B

0 = fan off

1-2-3 = fan speed

4

-p=

max. fan speed

AIR RECIRCULATION fig. 44

Turn this function on by pressing button

Ω

.

This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traf­fic jam, tunnel etc.). However, it is better
not to use it for long periods, especially
if there are several people in the vehicle.

IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the re­quired “heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster.

Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consider­ably increase the possibility of the win­dows misting inside.

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Air temperature slider C
(mixing hot and cold air)

Red section = hot air

Blue section = cold air

Climate control system on/off
button E

Press the button (button led on) to turn
climate control system on.

Press the button again (button led off) to
turn climate control system off.

fig. 46

F0P0038m

Air recirculation on/off button D

Press the button to turn air recirculation
on.

Press the button again to turn air recir­culation off.

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VENTILATION

To ventilate the passenger’s compartment
properly proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to blue section;

❒

turn air recirculation off by pressing
button D;

❒

turn slider A to µ;

❒

slider B turned to the required speed.

CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)

For fast cooling of the passenger com­partment, proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to blue section;

❒

turn air recirculation on by pressing
button D;

❒

turn slider A to µ;

❒

press button E to turn the climate con­trol system on; the button led E will
turn on;

❒

turn slider B to 4

-

p (max. fan

speed).

Cooling adjustment

❒

turn slider C to the right to raise tem­perature;

❒

turn air recirculation off by pressing
button D;

❒

turn slider B to reduce the fan speed.

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HEATING

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn slider A to the required symbol;

❒

turn slider B to the required speed;

FAST HEATING

For fast heating of the passenger com­partment, proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn air recirculation on by pressing
button D (if off);

❒

turn slider A to ∂;

❒

turn slider B to 4

-

p (max. fan

speed).

Then use the controls to keep the re­quired comfort conditions and press but­ton D to turn air recirculation off.

IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have
to wait for a few minutes to let the sys­tem fluid reach the operating temperature.

FRONT WINDOW FAST
DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING (WINDSCREEN
AND SIDE WINDOWS)

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn slider B to 4

-

p (max. fan

speed);

❒

turn slider A to -.

❒

turn air recirculation off by pressing
button D (if on).

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Window demisting

In the event of considerable outside mois­ture and/or rain and/or considerable dif­ferences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the
following preventive demisting procedure:

❒

turn slider C to red section;

❒

turn air recirculation off by pressing
button D (if on);

❒

turn slider A to -or to ®if the win­dows do not demist;

❒

turn slider B to 2ndspeed.

IMPORTANT The climate control system
is very useful to prevent window misting
up in presence of high humidity since it de­humidifies the air.

HEATED REAR WINDOW AND
DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(where provided) fig. 47

Press button A to start this function;
when this function is on the button led is
on.

This function is timed and switches off au­tomatically after 20 minutes. To cut out
this function press again button A.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.

fig. 47

F0P0039m

After demisting/defrosting, operate the
controls to keep the required comfort.

IMPORTANT The climate control system
is very useful to speed up demisting since
it dehumidifies the air. Set controls to
demisting function and switch on the cli­mate control system by pressing button
E; the knob led will turn on.

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LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

During winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a month
for about 10 minutes. Before summer,
have the system checked at a Fiat Deal­ership.

The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which will
not pollute the environment

in the event of leakage. Un­der no circumstances should R12 fluid
be used as it is incompatible with the
system components.

IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the re­quired “heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster.

Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consider­ably increase the possibility of the win­dows misting inside.

AIR RECIRCULATION fig. 46

Turn this function on by pressing button

Ω

.

This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traf­fic jam, tunnel etc.). However, it is better
not to use it for long periods, especially
if there are several people in the vehicle.

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AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(where provided)

DESCRIPTION

The vehicle is fitted with a two-zone cli­mate control system which makes it pos­sible to separately adjust the air temper­atures and air distribution on the driver’s
side and on the passenger’s side.
Temperature control is based on the
“equivalent temperature” logic, i.e.: the
system continuously works to keep con­stant the comfort inside the passenger
compartment and to compensate any vari­ation of the outside climate conditions, in­cluding sunshine detected by a proper sen­sor provided for the purpose.

The climate control system automatically
controls and adjusts the following para­meters and functions:

❒

air temperature at driver/front passen­ger vents;

❒

air distribution at driver/front passen­ger vents;

❒

fan speed (continuous air flow variation);

❒

compressor activation (to cool/dehu­midify air);

❒

air recirculation.

All the above functions can be changed
manually by selecting the required func­tion/s and by changing the set parameters.
In this way the automatic control is de­activated; the system will resume auto­matic control only for safety reasons.
Manual selections prevail over automatic
ones and remain in storage until the user
decides to resume automatic control
(press button AUTO, except when the
system cuts in for particular safety condi­tions. The control of functions not
changed manually remains automatic.
The amount of air admitted to the pas­senger compartment does not depend on
the vehicle speed, since it is electronical­ly controlled by the fan. The temperature
of the air admitted to the passenger com­partment is always controlled automati­cally according to the temperatures set on
the driver’s and front passenger’s display
(except when the system is off or under
certain conditions when the compressor
is off).

The following parameters and functions
can be set or changed manually:

❒

air temperatures on driver/front pas­senger side;

❒

fan speed (continuous variation);

❒

air distribution on seven levels (dri­ver/front passenger side);

❒

climate control compressor on/off en­able;

❒

monozone/two-zone distribution prior­ity;

❒

fast demisting/defrosting;

❒

air recirculation;

❒

rear heated window;

❒

system deactivation.

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CONTROLS fig. 48

A climate control compressor on/off

button;

B AUTO (automatic operation) func-

tion on button;

C

function on button

(front window fast

defrosting/demisting);

D air distribution button;

E air recirculation on/off button;

USING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM

The system can be started in different
ways, but it is advisable to press one of the
AUTO buttons and then to turn the
knobs to set the temperatures required
on the display.

It is possible to personalise required tem­peratures (driver and passenger) with a
maximum difference of 7 °C.

This way the system will start working
completely automatically to reach the
comfort temperatures as quickly as pos­sible. The system will set air temperature,
quantity and distribution and it will con­trol the air recirculation function and the
activation of conditioner compressor.

fig. 48

F0P0040m

F rear window heating on/off button;

G fan speed decrease button;

H fan speed increase button;

I slider for adjusting temperature on

passenger side;

L display showing climate control system

data;

M slider for adjusting temperature on

driver side.

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During fully automatic operation, the on­ly manual settings required are the fol­lowing:

❒Ωair recirculation, to keep it always

on or off;

❒

-

to speed up demisting/defrosting
of windscreen, side windows, rear win­dow and door mirrors;

❒

(

to demist/defrost heated rear win-

dow and door mirrors;

❒

π

to select air distribution during ven-

tilation.

During full automatic system operation,
you can change at any time set tempera­tures, air distribution and fan speed by us­ing the relevant buttons or knobs: the sys­tem will automatically change its settings
to adjust to the new requirements.

Air temperature adjusting knobs
M - I

Turning the knobs clockwise or counter­clockwise, respectively increases or de­creases the temperature of the air required
respectively in the front left zone (knob M)
and in the right zone (knob I) f the passen­ger compartment. Since the system controls
two zones of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to personalise required tem­peratures (driver and passenger) with a
maximum difference of 7 °C.
The temperatures set are shown on the dis­play near the relevant knobs. Pressing but­ton AUTO will activate automatic opera­tion in order to have two separate ventila­tion temperatures between driver and pas­senger’s side.
With automatic operation on, pressing again
button AUTO will align the temperature
on the passenger’s side with that on the dri­ver’s side.

Turn the knobs fully clockwise or counter­clockwise to engage respectively HI (max-
imum heating) or LO (maximum cooling).

To deactivate these two functions, just
turn the temperature knob and set the re­quired temperature.

Front air distribution button D

Pressing this button it is possible to
choose manually one of the seven possi­ble air distributions to the passenger com­partment (right or left side):

æ

Air flow to the windscreen and front
side window vents to demist or de­frost them.

ø

Air flow at central and side dash­board vents to ventilate the chest and
the face during the hot season.

¿

Air flow towards the front and rear
lower parts of the passenger com­partment. Due to the natural ten­dency of heat to spread upwards, this
type of distribution allows heating of
the passenger compartment in the
shortest time, also giving a prompt
feeling of warmth.

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¡

Splitting of the air flow between the
vents to the lower part of the pas­senger compartment (warmest air)
and the dashboard centre and side
outlets (coolest air). This air flow dis­tribution is particularly useful in
spring and autumn when the sun is
shining.

¬

Splitting of the air flow between
windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents and the
lower part of the passenger com­partment. This type of air distribution
allows satisfactory heating of the pas­senger compartment while prevent­ing possible misting of the windows.

√

Splitting of the air flow between
windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents and central and side dashboard
vents. This type of air distribution al­lows satisfactory ventilation when the
sun is shining.

π

Splitting of the air flow between all
vehicle vents.

The type of air distribution, when select­ed by hand, is shown by lighting up of the
relevant led on the selected button.
In the combined function, pressing a but­ton will activate the relevant function
whereas, pressing a button relevant to an
already operating function will turn off this
function and the relevant button led.
To restore automatic air distribution con­trol after a manual selection, press button
AUTO.

When the driver selects air distribution to
the windscreen, also the air distribution
on passenger side will be distributed to the
windscreen. The passenger can however
select the required air distribution by
pressing the relevant buttons.

Fan speed adjusting buttons G - H

Press button G p to decrease the fan
speed and therefore the amount of air ad­mitted into the passenger compartment.
Press button H p to increase the fan
speed and therefore the amount of air ad­mitted into the passenger compartment,
although keeping the required tempera­ture set.

The fan speed is shown by the lit bars of
the fan symbol p on the display:

❒

max fan speed = all bars lit;

❒

min fan speed = one bar lit.

The fan can be cut off only if the climate
control compressor has been switched off
pressing button A.

IMPORTANT To restore automatic fan
speed control after a manual adjustment,
press button AUTO.

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AUTO button
(automatic operation on/off)

Pressing button AUTO the system auto­matically adjusts the amount and distribu­tion of the air admitted to the passenger
compartment, cancelling all the previous
manual adjustments. Manual operation of
at least one automatic function (air recir­culation, air distribution, fan speed or cli­mate control compressor off).

IMPORTANT Should the system (after
manual settings) be no longer able to guar­antee the required temperature set in the
passenger compartment, the set tempera­ture value will start flashing to indicate this
condition, after one minute the AUTO
message will turn off.

To restore system automatic control at
any time, after one or more manual ad­justments, press button AUTO.

Pressing again button AUTO automati­cally aligns the temperature on the pas­senger side with that on the driver side,
it is therefore possible to set the same
temperature and air distribution between
the two zones by turning the knob on dri­ver side. This function is provided to sim­plify temperature adjustment of the whole
passenger compartment when only the
driver is onboard. Separate operation of
set temperature and air distribution is re­stored by pressing the button AUTO
again.

Air recirculation on/off button E

Air recirculation works according to the
following operating logics:

❒

automatic switching on, by pressing one
of the AUTO buttons and indicated by
the turning on of the AUTO icon on the
display.

❒

manual switching on, by pressing but­ton E, indicated by symbol Ωon the
display;

❒

manual switching off, by pressing but­ton E, indicated by the turning off of
symbol Ωon the display.

IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the re­quired heating or cooling conditions faster.

It is however inadvisable to use it on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably
increase the possibility of the windows
misting inside, especially if the climate con­trol system is off.

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When outside temperature is cold, recir­culation is forced to off (outside air inlet)
to prevent window misting up.

In automatic operation inside air recircu­lation will be controlled automatically by
the system according to outside environ­mental conditions.

Climate control compressor on/off
button A

Pressing button A/C will activate the com­pressor and the display may show the
same wording A/C to confirm activation.
With compressor on, pressing button
A/C again will deactivate the climate con­trol compressor and therefore the word­ing will disappear from the display.
When turning the compressor off, the sys­tem will deactivate air recirculation to pre­vent window misting up. If the system is
no longer able to keep the required tem­perature, temperature value will flash and
the wording AUTO will disappear from
the display.

IMPORTANT With the climate control
compressor off, it is not possible to admit
air to the passenger compartment with a
temperature below the outside tempera­ture; moreover, under certain environ­mental conditions, windows could mist up
fastly since air is not dehumidified.

The switching off of the climate control
compressor remains in storage even when
the engine has been stopped. To restore
automatic control for switching on the cli­mate control compressor, press again but­ton A/C or press button AUTO.

With climate control compressor off, the
fan speed can be set to zero manually.

With compressor on and engine running,
the fan speed cannot be lower that one
bar on the display.

It is inadvisable to use air re-

circulation on rainy/cold
days as it would considerably increase
the possibility of windows misting up
inside.

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Fast window demisting/defrosting
button C

Press this button: the climate control sys­tem will automatically switch on all the
functions required for fast windscreen and
front side window demisting/defrosting,
that is:

❒

switches on climate control compressor
when climatic conditions are suitable;

❒

air recirculation off;

❒

maximum air temperature HI on both
areas;

❒

activates proper fan speed according to
engine coolant temperature to limit the
flow into the passenger compartment of
air not warm enough to demist the win­dows;

❒

directs air flow to windscreen and front
side windows vents;

❒

turns heated rear window on.

IMPORTANT Fast demisting/defrosting
function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature reach­es the proper temperature.

When the max. demisting/defrosting func­tion is on, the button led and the heated
rear window button led are on.

When the max. demisting/defrosting func­tion is on, the only manual operations pos­sible are manual adjustment of the fan
speed and switching heated rear window
off. Pressing the max. demisting/defrost­ing button or the air recirculation buttons
or compressor off button or the AUTO
button, the system switches off the max.
demisting/defrosting function and restores
the operating conditions of the system pri­or to turning it on.

Heated rear window and door
mirror demisting/defrosting button
(where provided) F

Press this button to activate heated rear
window demisting/defrosting.

When this function is on, the button led
is on.

This function is timed and switches off au­tomatically after about 20 minutes or by
pressing again the button or by turning the
engine off. It will not be switched on au­tomatically when restarting the engine.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the
inside of the rear window over the heat­ing filaments to avoid damage that might
cause it to stop working properly.

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Switching the climate control
system off (A/C) A

Press button A to turn the system off.
When turned off the system conditions
are the following:

❒

set temperature displays off;

❒

air recirculation is on;

❒

conditioner compressor off;

❒

fan off.

Heated rear window can be turned on or
off also when the system is off.

IMPORTANT The system will store the
temperatures set before turning off and
will resume them when pressing any but­ton (except heated rear window); if the
function corresponding to the button
pressed is off it will be turned on; if on it
will be kept active.

Press AUTO to turn the system in au­tomatic mode.

ADDITIONAL HEATER
(where provided)

This device shall be used to speed up pas­senger compartment warming when it is
very cold.

The additional heater turns off automati­cally after reaching the required comfort
conditions.

Automatic two-zone climate
control system

The additional heater will switch on au­tomatically after turning the ignition key
to MAR.

Manual Heater and Climate
control system

The additional heater will switch on au­tomatically by turning knob M or I to the
last red sector and turning the fan on
(knob D) to the first speed at least.

IMPORTANT Heater works only with
low outside temperature and engine
coolant temperature.

IMPORTANT Heater will not turn on if
the battery voltage is not sufficient.

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CONTROLS fig. 51

Air temperature knob A (mixing
hot and cold air)

Red section = hot air.

Blue section = cold air.

Fan activation /speed adjustment
knob B

0 = fan off

1-2-3 = fan speed
4 p = max. fan speed

fig. 51

F0P0043m

ADJUSTABLE AND SWIVEL
VENTS FOR SECOND AND
THIRD SEAT ROW fig. 49-50

A Adjustable and swivel vents for second

seat row.

B Adjustable and swivel vents for third

seat row.

To use vents: open them as shown by the
arrow and then direct them as required.

THREE-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided)

fig. 49

F0P0042m

fig. 50

F0P0044m

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WARMING THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT

Proceed as follows:

❒

knob A turned to red section;

❒

slider B turned to the required speed.

FAST HEATING

For fast heating of the passenger com­partment, proceed as follows:

❒

knob A turned to red section;

❒

turn air recirculation on;

❒

knob B turned to 4 p (max. fan speed).

Then use the controls to keep the re­quired comfort conditions and to turn air
recirculation off.

IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have
to wait for a few minutes to let the sys­tem fluid reach the operating temperature.

fig. 52

F0P0045m

Switching the climate control
system on/off

Press button A-fig. 52 to switch the sys­tem on.

Switching on is indicated by button led B-
fig. 52 and by led C-fig. 51 between con­trols.

Press button A-fig. 52 again to switch the
system off (the two leds will turn off).

VENTILATION

To ventilate the passenger’s compartment
properly proceed as follows:

❒

knob A turned to blue section;

❒

turn air recirculation off;

❒

slider B turned to the required speed.

CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)

For fast cooling of the passenger com­partment, proceed as follows:

❒

knob A turned to blue section;

❒

turn air recirculation on;

❒

turn the climate control on by pressing
button A-fig. 52; the button led B will
turn on;

❒

knob B turned to 4 p (max. fan speed).

Cooling adjustment

❒

knob A turned to blue section;

❒

turn air recirculation off;

❒

turn knob B to reduce the fan speed.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS

The left-hand stalk fig. 53 switches on and
off the external lights.

The instrument panel and the different
dashboard controls will come on with the
external lights.

LIGHTS SWITCHED OFF fig. 53

Knurled ring A turned to 0.

SIDE/TAILLIGHTS fig. 53

To switch these lights on turn the knurled
ring A from position 0 to position

6

.

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
fig. 53

To switch these lights on turn the knurled
ring A from position

6

to position 2/

1

.

Warning light 2 on the instrument pan­el will turn on.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 54

These lights turn on with the knurled ring
A at 2/1 and pulling it towards the
steering wheel.

Instrument panel warning light 1 will
come on.

To turn the main beams off, pull again the
stalk towards the steering wheel.

FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
fig. 54

Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(1st unstable position) regardless of the
position of the knurled ring. The warning
light

1

on the instrument panel will turn

on.

fig. 53

F0P0046m

fig. 54

F0P0047m

fig. 55

F0P0048m

FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where
provided) AND REAR FOG
LIGHTS fig. 55-56

To switch these lights on fig. 55:

❒

turn the knurled ring B as shown by the
arrow:

❒

first impulse, unstable position, front fog
lights on; instrument panel warning light

5

will turn on.

❒

second impulse, unstable position, rear
fog lights on 4.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 57

Proceed as follows:

❒

stalk up (position 1): right-hand direc­tion indicator;

❒

stalk down (position 2): left-hand di­rection indicator.

Instrument panel warning light

E

or

R

will flash.

Indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.

If you want the indicator to flash briefly
(e.g.: to show that you are about to change
lane), move the stalk up or down with­out clicking into position.

When released the stalk will return to its
home position automatically.

fig. 57

F0P0050m

fig. 56

F0P0049m

To switch these lights off fig. 56:

❒

turn the knurled ring B as shown by the
arrow, unstable position.

Front and rear fog lights turn off auto­matically when turning the lights off or
when bringing lights back to position 6,
therefore for turning rear fog lights on
again you have to repeat the previous op­eration.

These lights will turn on automatically at
next starting if they were on when the en­gine was previously switched off.

IMPORTANT Rear fog lights may be both­ersome for the vehicle behind, they shall
therefore be used only if really necessary.

IMPORTANT Front fog lights, rear fog
lights and main beams can be turned on
with key at S or removed. When opening
the doors a buzzer will sound to warn the
driver that lights are on.

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Follow me home (where provided)

This function allows the illumination of the
space in front of the vehicle for a preset
period of time (45 seconds). To activate
it the ignition key shall be at S or removed
and the left stalk shall be pushed towards
the dashboard within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.

If the vehicle is fitted with automatic de­vice for turning on side lights and dipped
beams, the follow me home function will
activate automatically when opening the
doors.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
SENSOR (daylight sensor)
(where provided)

It detects the changes of the external light
intensity of the vehicle according to the
light sensitivity set: the greater the sensi­tivity is, the smaller the amount of exter­nal light necessary to control the switch­ing-on of the external headlights will be.

Activation fig. 58

Turn the knurled ring to AUTO: in this
way, the automatic activation of the
side/taillights and dipped beam headlights
is simultaneously enabled according to the
external luminosity.

fig. 58

F0P0286m

Deactivation fig. 58

Turn the knurled ring back to å; deacti­vation is indicated by the dedicated mes­sage on the display.

The sensor is not able to detect the fog
presence, lights shall therefore be
switched on manually.

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WINDOW WASHING

The right stalk fig. 59 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and heated rear window
wiper/washer operation (where provid­ed).

WINDSCREEN WASHER/
WIPER

This device can only work when the igni­tion key is at M.

The stalk ring nut can be moved to four
different positions:

0 windscreen wiper off;

I

flick wipe;

1

continuous slow;

2

continuous fast.

S

Temporary operation (one wipe):
when the stalk is released it returns
to position 0 automatically stopping
the wiper.

Pulling the stalk slightly towards the steer­ing wheel (unstable position), regardless
of the position of the knurled ring, oper­ates the windscreen washer and if the
dipped or high beams are on, also the
headlight washer (where provided).
Windscreen wiper will then perform three
wiping strokes.

Never use the window wiper
to remove ice or snow from
the windscreen. In these con-

ditions, the wiper is submitted
to excessive effort that results in motor
protection cutting in and wiper opera­tion inhibition for few seconds as a con­sequence. If operation is not restored
(also after restarting the vehicle by the
ignition key) contact Fiat Dealership.

To facilitate windscreen washing or blade
replacement, with ignition key at S or re­moved, move the stalk down within 60
seconds (impulse); wipers will stop in ver­tical position so they can be raised to re­place blades or for cleaning.

IMPORTANT To prevent damaging the
body, before raising the wipers set them in
vertical position as described previously.

fig. 59

F0P0051m

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The rain sensor (fitted on certain versions
only), is an electronic device coupled to
the windscreen wiper with the purpose of
adjusting automatically, during the inter­mittent operation, the frequency of the
windscreen wiper strokes as to the rain
intensity.

The rain sensor will activate automatical­ly when moving the stalk to AUTO; its
range varies gradually from windscreen
wiper off (no wipe) when the windscreen
is dry, to wiper at first continuous speed
with heavy rain.

The activation of the rain sensor is sig­nalled by a control acquisition “stroke”.

RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)

The rain sensor is located behind the dri­ving mirror in contact with the windscreen
and has the purpose of adjusting auto­matically, during the intermittent opera­tion, the frequency of the windscreen
wiper strokes as to the rain intensity.

IMPORTANT Keep clean the glass in the
sensor area.

If the rain sensor is fitted fig. 60:

0 Windscreen wiper off.

I Flick wipe.

1 Continuous slow.

2 Continuous fast.

AUTO Rain sensor activation (auto-

matic operation). When the stalk is re­leased, it returns to position 0.

fig. 60

F0P0052m

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Operating the windscreen washer with
the rain sensor activated the normal wash­ing cycle is performed at the end of which
the rain sensor resumes its normal auto­matic function.

So as to deactivate the rain sensor, put the
windscreen wiper command in the I, 1 or
2 positions. The deactivation is accompa­nied by a message on the display.

To activate the rain sensor you have to
move the stalk to another position and
then back to AUTO.

The rain sensor is able to recognize and
automatically adjust itself in the presence
of the following particular conditions:

❒

impurities on the controlled surface
(salt, dirt, etc...);

❒

streaks of water produced by worn
wiper blades;

❒

difference between day and night (hu­man eye is more bothered by wet glass
at night).

Pulling the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position), regardless of
the position of the knurled ring, operates
the windscreen washer and if the dipped
or high beams are on, also the headlight
washer (where provided).
Windscreen wiper will then perform three
wiping strokes.

Do not activate the rain sen­sor when washing the vehi-

cle at automatic car-wash stations.

WARNING

When cleaning or washing
the windscreen make sure the

rain sensor is off.

WARNING

Do not activate the rain sen­sor if the windscreen is icy.

WARNING

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Rear window wiper
(where provided) fig. 61

This device can only work when the igni­tion key is at M.

❒

Turn the knurled ring A from position
0 to position '.

With windscreen wiper on and reverse
gear engaged, rear window wiping will ac­tivate automatically to provide best rear
view.

HEADLIGHT WASHER
(where provided) fig. 62

Headlight washers are “retractable”, i.e.:
they are located inside the front bumpers
and they are activated when (with dipped
beams on) the windscreen washer is op­erated.

IMPORTANT Check at regular intervals
correct operation and cleanness of noz­zles.

fig. 62

F0P0054m

Never use the rear window

wiper to remove ice or snow
from the rear window. In these
conditions, the wiper is sub-

mitted to excessive effort that results in
motor protection cutting in and wiper
operation inhibition for few seconds as
a consequence. If operation is not re­stored (also after restarting the vehicle
by the ignition key) contact Fiat Deal­ership.

Rear window washer
(where provided) fig. 61

This device can only work when the igni­tion key is at M.

❒

Turn the knurled ring A from position

'

to &(unstable position), to activate

the rear window washer.

At the same time the windscreen wiper
will perform three wiping strokes.

fig. 61

F0P0053m

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fig. 63/a

F0P0055m

F0P0324m

F0P0325m

F0P0326m

F0P0327m

F0P0328m

CRUISE CONTROL
SPEED REGULATOR
(where provided)

“It is the speed desired by the driver”.
This driving aid allows, in case of smooth­flowing traffic, to maintain the speed pro­grammed by the driver constant, except
in the case of a very steep hill.

In order to be programmed or activated,
the speed of the vehicle must be more
than 40 km/h, in at least the 4th gear.

When vehicles are equipped with both the
restrictor and the regulator (depending on
the country of commercialisation and the
engine), the two functions cannot be ac­tivated at the same time.

This regulator shows on the control lock
the state of the function selection and it
shows the programmed speed:

Selected function,
visualisation of
“Speed regulator”.

Deactivated func­tion, OFF (exam­ple at 107 km/h).

Activated function
(example at 107
km/h).

Superior vehicle
speed (example at
118 km /h), the
programmed speed
flashes.

Detection of an op­eration anomaly,
OFF – the dashes
flash.

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F0P0329m F0P0324m

F0P0330m F0P0331m

F0P0333m F0P0327m F0P0334m F0P0331m

F0P0334m F0P0325m

Function Selection

Move the knob to the CRUISE position.
The regulator is selected but it is not yet
active and no speed is programmed.

Temporary exceeding of speed

It is possible to accelerate and momen­tarily travel at a speed superior to that
which has been programmed.
The programmed value flashes.

When the accelerator pedal is released,
the vehicle returns to the programmed
speed.

First
activation/speed
programming

❒

Reach the desired
speed by pressing
on the accelerator.

❒

Press the SET - o SET + key.

The speed is programmed/activated and
the vehicle will maintain this speed.

Deactivation
(OFF)

❒

Press the button or
the brake or clutch
pedal.

Reactivation

After the deactivation of the setting, press
the button.

The vehicle returns to the last speed pro­grammed.

You can also take up the “first activation”
procedure again.

F0P0332m

F0P0335m

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F0P0330m F0P0336m F0P0337m F0P0325m

F0P0328m

Modification of a
programmed
speed

In order to memorise
a speed which is supe­rior to the previous

one, there are two possibilities:

Without using the accelerator:

❒

Press the Set + key.

A slight pressure increases the speed by 1
km/h.

A constant pressure increases the speed
by steps of 5 km/h.

By using the accelerator:

❒

exceeding the memorised speed until
reaching the desired speed

❒

Press the Set + o Set – key

In order to memorise a speed which is in­ferior to the previous one:

❒

Press the Set - key

A brief pressure reduces the speed by 1
km/h.

A constant pressure reduces the speed by
steps of 5 km/h.

Function Arrest

Move the knob to the 0 position or take
out the starting key.

Cancellation of the programmed
speed

When the vehicle stops, after having tak­en out the starting key, the speed is no
longer memorised by the system.

Functioning Anomaly

The programmed speed is cancelled and
substituted by three dashes.

Please seek advice from the Fiat Dealer­ship in order to have the system checked.

For a correct usage

Take care when you modify the pro­grammed speed with a constant pressure,
in that the speed may increase or decrease
rapidly. Do not use the speed regulator
on a slippery road or in heavy traffic.

In case of a steep downwards slope; the
speed regulator cannot prevent the vehi­cle of exceeding the programmed speed.

The regulator cannot, under any circum­stances, substitute the respect of the
speed limit, nor the alertness and the re­sponsibility of the driver. In order to hin­der the functioning of the pedals:

– Check that the car mat is in the correct
position

– Do not overlap several car mats.

F0P0332m

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F0P0055m

F0P0338m

F0P0339m

F0P0340m

F0P0341m

F0P0342m

“LIMIT” SPEED
RESTRICTOR
(where provided)

“It is the chosen speed which the driver
does not wish to exceed”. This selection
can be made when the engine is running,
when the vehicle is stationary or in gear.
The minimum speed which can be pro­grammed is 30 km/h.

The speed of the vehicle answers to the
pressure of the driver’s foot until the re­sistance point of the accelerator pedal, to
indicate that the programmed speed has
been reached. However, the pressure on
the accelerator pedal beyond this point of
resistance allows the programmed speed
to be exceeded.

To recover the use of the restrictor, it is
sufficient to progressively release the pres­sure on the accelerator pedal and return
below the programmed speed.

In vehicles equipped with speed restric­tors and regulators (depending on the
country of commercialisation and the en­gine), the two functions cannot be acti­vated at the same time.

The manipulations can be carried out both
when the vehicle is stationary and when
the vehicle is in gear.

This restrictor visualises the state of the
function selection and the programmed
speed on the control lock:

Selected function,
visualisation of the
symbol “Speed Re­strictor”.

Deactivated func­tion, last speed
programmed –
OFF (example at
107 km/h).

Activated function
(example at 107
km/h).

Superior vehicle
speed (example at
118 km/h), the pro­grammed speed
flashes.

Detection of an op­eration anomaly,
OFF – the dashes
flash.

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F0P0343m F0P0338m F0P0330m

F0P0332m F0P0344m

F0P0351m F0P0334m

F0P0334m F0P0339m

F0P0340m

Function Selection

Position the knob at the LIMIT position.
The restrictor is selected but it is not yet
active. The display indicates the last speed
programmed.

Speed Programming

This programming function can be carried
out without activating the restrictor, but
with the engine running.

In order to memorise a speed superior to
the previous one:

❒

press the Set + key.

A slight pressure increases the speed by 1
km/h.

A constant pressure increases the speed
by steps of 5 km/h.

In order to memorise a speed less than
the previous one:

❒

press the Set - key.

A slight pressure reduces the speed by 1
km/h.

A constant pressure reduces the speed by
steps of 5 km/h.

Activation/deactivation (OFF)

By pressing the button the first time, it ac­tivates the restrictor; a second time de­activates it (OFF).

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F0P0333m F0P0341m F0P0345m F0P0339m F0P0342m

Exceeding the programmed speed

Pressing on the accelerator pedal in order
to exceed the programmed speed will have
no effect, except if you press hard on the
pedal and you exceed the resistance point.
The restrictor is temporarily deactivated
and the programmed speed flashes.

In order to return to the restrictor func­tion, reduce the speed until reaching a val­ue inferior to the programmed speed.

Flashing of the speed indicator

The speed indicator flashes:

❒

After having forced the accelerator re­sistance point

❒

When the restrictor cannot prevent
the increasing of the speed of the ve­hicle due to the shape of the road or
due to a steep hill

❒

In case of a powerful acceleration.

Function Arrest

Move the knob to the 0 position or take
out the starting key in order to arrest the
system. The last programmed speed is
memorised.

Functioning Anomaly

The programmed speed is cancelled and
substituted by three dashes.

Please seek advice from the Fiat Dealer­ship in order to have the system checked.

For a correct usage

The restrictor cannot, under any circum­stances, substitute the respect of the
speed limit, nor the alertness and the re­sponsibility of the driver. Be careful of the
shape of the road and powerful accelera­tions. In order to hinder the functioning
of the pedals:

– Check that the car mat is in the correct
position

– Do not overlap several car mats.

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CEILING LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

Ceiling light 1-fig. 64 is controlled by
three switches A, B and C. With switch
B in central position, lights will turn on/off
when opening/closing one of the doors.

With switch B pressed on the right side,
lights will always stay on.

With switch B pressed on the left side,
lights will always stay off.

Pressing the switches A on the left and
C on the right will turn on the corre­sponding side lights D and F.

REAR CEILING LIGHTS

Ceiling lights 2-fig. 65 are controlled by
switch A.

With switch a in central position, light B
will turn on/off when opening/closing one
of the doors.

With switch A pressed on the left side,
the light will always stay off whereas if
pressed on the right side, the light will al­ways stay on.

IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
vehicle, make sure that both switches are
at central position, when closing the doors
the lights will turn off thus avoiding to
drain the battery.

fig. 65

F0P0057m

Ceiling light timing

To facilitate getting in/out of the vehicle at
night or with poor lighting, 2 different
timed switching on modes have been pro­vided.

LIGHT TIMING WHEN GETTING
INTO THE VEHICLE

Lights will turn on as follows:

❒

when opening front doors;

❒

when opening one of the side doors;

❒

when closing the doors.

Timing will stop when turning the ignition
key to M.

LIGHT TIMING WHEN GETTING
OUT OF THE VEHICLE

After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the ceiling lights will turn on as fol­lows:

❒

after turning the engine off;

❒

when opening one of the side doors;

❒

when closing one of the doors.

Timing will stop automatically when lock­ing the doors.

fig. 64

F0P0056m

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fig. 66

F0P0287m

CONTROLS

HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 66

They turn on by pressing switch A, re­gardless of the position of the ignition key.

When the device is on, the switch is flash­ing and warning lights

Î

and ¥on the

cluster come on.

ESP SYSTEM DEACTIVATION
(where provided)

Pressing button fig. 67, located on the
central console control panel will deacti­vate the ESP system.

The deactivation is signalled by the fixed
led light on the button.

The system is reactivated:

❒

Automatically, starting from 50 km/h;

❒

Manually by pressing the button again.

The intervention of the ESP system is sig­nalled by the flashing led on the button.

For further information, see the paragraph
“ESP System” in this chapter.

fig. 67

F0P0064m

Press the switch again to turn the lights
off.

The use of hazard lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules.

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HEATED REAR WINDOW
(where provided)

Press button fig. 68 to turn on this func­tion.

This function will turn off automatically af­ter about 20 minutes.

DOOR LOCK

To lock all doors at the same time, press
button fig. 69, located on the central con­sole control panel, regardless of the po­sition of the ignition key.

When the function is on the button led
turns on.

To unlock the doors press the button
again.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK SYSTEM
(where provided)

Pressing button fig. 70, located on the
central console control panel, will activate
the child safety lock system regardless of
the position of the ignition key.

In this way the side sliding doors can on­ly be opened from the outside of the ve­hicle and not from the inside.

When the function is on the button led
turns on.

To deactivate the system press the button
again.

fig. 68

F0P0058m

fig. 69

F0P0059m

fig. 70

F0P0060m

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DEACTIVATION OF THE
VOLUMETRIC ALARM
(where provided)

By pressing the button fig.73, situated on
the bridge of the central compartment, the
volumetric protection of the alarm system
is deactivated.

Only the perimetrical protection is main­tained.

The deactivation is signalled by the light­ing of the led on the button.

For further information see the paragraph
“Alarm” in this chapter.

fig. 72

F0P0063m

PARKING SENSORS
DEACTIVATION
(where provided)

Pressing button fig. 72, located on the
central console control panel will deacti­vate the parking sensors.

When parking sensors are deactivated the
button led turns on.

Press the button again in order to reacti­vate it.

IMPORTANT The condition of the
parking sensors (activated or deactivated)
is memorised by the system upon the
switching off of the engine.

fig. 73

F0P0062m

SIDE SLIDING AND REAR
DOORS LOCK (where provided)

To lock at the same time the side sliding
doors and the rear doors, press button
fig. 71, located on the central console
control panel, regardless of the position
of the ignition key.

When the function is on the button led
turns on.

To unlock the doors press the button
again.

fig. 71

F0P0061m

If, after a crash no fuel leaks are found and
the vehicle can be started again, reset the
fuel cut-off switch as follows:

❒

turn the key to S;

❒

remove the ignition key; refit the key
into the ignition switch and then start
the engine.

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH

It is a safety switch controlled by air bag
electronic control unit that in the event of
a serious crash (in any direction) comes
into operation by cutting off fuel and turn­ing off the engine as a consequence.

Fuel cut-off switch activation is indicated
by a dedicated message on the reconfig­urable multifunction display.

If, after a crash, you smell fu-

el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switch to
avoid fire risk.

WARNING

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fig. 75

F0P0066m

fig. 74

F0P0065m

fig. 76/a

F0P0067m

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

GLOVEBOX
fig. 74-75

To open the glovebox operate handle A­fig. 74.

The overturning door is fitted with re­cesses for holding (with vehicle stopped)
a glass or a can and a recess for holding a
pen.

The glovebox has a lock which is operat­ed by the ignition key.

ODDMENT
COMPARTMENTS/SHELVES

These are installed above sun visors and
have been designed to provide prompt
housing for light objects (like documents,
cards, road maps, etc..).

The side shelves, depending on the fittings,
may be supplied with a door A-fig. 76/a.

IMPORTANT The shelf can support
max. 3 kg per side, do not exceed this load
and do not cling to it.

Use the side handles provided for the pur­pose.

The central compartment may be
equipped with an “internal tunnel” which
allows the transportation of light and long
objects (electric wire covers, plastic tubes

etc. ...): seek advice from the Fiat Dealer-

ship.

fig. 76/b

F0P0346m

Ticket compartment

Available according to the vehicle fittings.

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ODDMENT COMPARTMENT ON
THE DASHBOARD

The dashboard side in front of the pas­senger is fitted with an oddment com­partment A-fig. 80.

RETRACTABLE GLASS/CAN
HOLDERS

Both ends of the dashboard are fitted with
retractable glass/can holders A-fig. 81.
To use them press the collapsible shelves
as shown in the figure.

fig. 77

F0P0068m

fig. 78

F0P0069m

fig. 80

F0P0072m

fig. 79

F0P0070m

FRONT DOOR POCKETS

Front door panels are fitted with two
pockets for keeping objects / documents
fig. 79.

fig. 81

F0P0073m

SHELF WITH GLASS/CAN
HOLDER AND CARD HOLDER
(where provided)

Pull the tab A-fig. 77 as shown by the ar­row from the front central seat to obtain
a shelf A-fig. 78 with glass/can holder B
and a card holder C.

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ASHTRAY

The ashtray is a removable plastic box.
Pull lid A-fig. 85 backwards to open it.

To remove the ashtray: press the catch
B-fig. 86 and guide it downwards.

To refit the ashtray: rest the ashtray bot­tom and guide it upwards refitting the
catch.

fig. 85

F0P0077m

fig. 86

F0P0078m

fig. 84

F0P0076m

The cigar lighter gets very

hot. Handle it with care and
make sure that it is not used by chil­dren: danger of fire and/or burns.

WARNING

CIGAR LIGHTER

Press button B-fig. 84 with ignition key
at M to turn the cigar lighter on.

After about 15 seconds the button will re­turn to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.

IMPORTANT Always check that the cig­ar lighter has turned off.

fig. 82

F0P0074m

fig. 83

F0P0075m

BACK REST POCKETS
(where provided)

Seat back rests can be fitted with pock­ets fig. 82 for keeping light objects (like
documents, road maps, etc.).

GLASS HOLDER
(where provided)

When folding the back rest of the central
seat of the second row it is possible to use
the two glass recesses fig. 83.

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IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it might set on fire in
contact with cigarette stubs.

SUN VISORS fig. 87

These are positioned to the sides of the
rear-view mirror. They can swing to the
sides and up or down.

A courtesy mirror can be applied to the
back of sun visors.

On certain versions to use the mirror
(where provided) you shall open the cov­er A.

fig. 87

F0P0079m

fig. 88

F0P0080m

fig. 89

F0P0081m

CURRENT OUTLETS
(where provided)

According to versions they can be set in
different positions inside the vehicle.

To use current outlets, open cap A-fig. 88.

FIXED PARTITION
(where provided)

Certain versions are fitted with a fixed
tubular wall fig. 89 separating the load cab
from the driver’s seat in order to protect
the driver from load while driving.

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DOORS

MANUAL OPENING/CLOSURE

fig. 91

F0P0083m

fig. 90

F0P0082m

Make sure it is safe to open
a door before doing so.

WARNING

FRONT DOORS fig. 90

With ignition key removed when open­ing the doors a buzzer will sound to warn
the driver that external lights are on.
The buzzer will mute as soon as lights are
switched off, doors are closed or the en­gine is turned on.

With key fitted into ignition device, when
opening one of the front doors a buzzer
will sound and the instrument panel warn­ing light

9

will turn on to warn the dri­ver that one of the two doors is not
closed.

To unlock: fit the metal insert of the key
into the lock and turn it counterclockwise.

To lock: fit the metal insert of the key in­to the lock and turn it clockwise.

Sliding side doors

The sliding side doors are equipped with
a spring clip which stops it on the opening
bumper: in order to block them simply
push the door onto the bumper, in order
to unblock it firmly pull it forwards.

In any case ensure that the doors are cor­rectly connected to the device which
maintains the complete opening of the
doors.

To unlock: fit the metal insert of the key
into the lock and turn it counterclockwise.

To lock: fit the metal insert of the key in­to the lock and turn it clockwise.

The sliding side door may be supplied with
windows (where provided).

Windows can be opened from the vehi­cle. To open the windows press the two
pins A-fig. 91 and make the glass slide
keeping the pins pressed until reaching the
required open position. After opening the
windows check they click into place.

During refuelling, do not open
the left sliding door due to the
fact that the open fuel door.

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Do not leave the vehicle

parked on a steep slope with
the sliding door open. An involuntary
knock could release the door and
make it slide.

WARNING

When leaving the vehicle

parked with the sliding doors
open, always check they are proper­ly locked into place.

WARNING

The catch system is designed

to ensure the best comfort in
use. An accidental knock or gust of
wind could release the doors and
make them close.

WARNING

In case the vehicle is sta-

tionary with the rear doors
open at 90°, these hide the rear lights.
In order to signal your position to oth­er drivers who are travelling in the
same direction and may not have no­ticed the stationery vehicle, use a tri­angular signal or any other device
prescribed by the enforced legislation
in your country.

WARNING

REAR DOUBLE
DOORS

The double rear doors are fitted with a
catch which stops the opening at an an­gle of approximately 90°.

Opening the double doors from the outside

Turn the key to 2-fig. 92 and pull the
door handle in the direction of the arrow
A.

Then to open the door B, operate the
handle C-fig. 93 in the direction of the ar­row.

fig. 93

F0P0086m

fig. 92

F0P0088m

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fig. 94

F0P0087m

fig. 95

F0P0602m

fig. 96

F0P0293m

It is possible to increase the opening angle
of the two doors to facilitate loading and
unloading operations. To do this, release
the spring catches A-fig. 94 as shown; this
will allow opening the doors by 180°.

When open to 180°, the

doors are not blocked. Do
not use this system when the vehicle
is parked on a slope or when it is
windy.

WARNING

Closing the double doors from the outside

After closing both doors, turn the key to

1-fig. 92.

Tailgate (where provided)

To open the tailgate use the power-han­dle shown in fig. 95.

Emergency opening for the tailgate

If the centralised door opening system is
failing, to open the tailgate from the pas­senger compartment proceed as follows:

❒

fold rear seats (see paragraph “Seats”
in this section) to reach the internal
lock;

❒

fit a screwdriver into the hole on the
lock and unlock the opening mechanism
B-fig. 96.

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CENTRALISED
OPENING/CLOSURE

From the outside

Use the remote-control set in order to
lock/unlock the vehicle.

From the inside fig. 97

By pressing once on button A, it
allows the centralised locking of the
doors.

By pressing a second time it allows the un­locking.

The command is not active when the ve­hicle has been blocked from the outside
with the remote-control set or with the
key.

∫

Anti-aggression safety device

The system automatically locks the doors
as soon as the vehicle reaches approx. 10
km/h.

Activation/deactivation

With the key in the M position, press for
button A for a long time to activate or de­activate the function.

Loading compartment
(where provided) fig. 98

The pressure on button B allows the lock­ing/unlocking of the rear doors.
This function is activated upon delivery of
the vehicle. Upon request, it is possible to
deactivate this opening selection between
the passenger compartment and the load­ing compartment. Please seek advice from
the Fiat Dealership.

CHILDREN’S SAFETY DEVICE

It prevents the opening of the sliding side
doors from the inside.

To activate the device press button A-fig.
99 situated between the commands on the
bridge of the central compartment.

The activation of the device is signalled by
the lighting of the led on button A.

The device remains active also by carrying
out the electrical unlocking of the doors.

fig. 99

F0P00906m

fig. 97

F0P0085m

fig. 98

B

F0P0352m

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Always use this device when
transporting children.

WARNING

After engaging the child lock

on both rear doors, check for
proper engagement by trying to open
a rear door with the internal handle.

WARNING

SLIDING LUGGAGE
COVER
(where provided)

To use the luggage cover, take handle
A-fig. 100 and roll it out from reel unit B
until securing it to the proper catches.

To remove the reel unit, if required: press
switch A-fig. 101 and release both ends
from their seats.

fig. 100

F0P0091m

fig. 101

F0P0092m

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POWER
WINDOWS/WINDOW
WINDERS

The driver’s door armrest features two
switches that with key at M shall be used:

A to open/close the left front window;

B to open/close the right front window;

The passenger’s door armrest can be fitted
with switch A-fig. 102 to open the rele­vant window.

fig. 102

F0P0093m

fig. 103

F0P0094m

Improper use of the power

windows can be dangerous.
Before and during its operation en­sure that any passengers are not at
risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being injured by it
directly. Always remove the ignition
key when getting out of the vehicle to
prevent the power windows being op­erated accidentally and constituting
a danger to the passengers in the ve­hicle.

WARNING

The system conforms to the

forthcoming standard
2000/4/EC concerning the safety of
passengers leaning out of the pas­senger compartment.

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FUNCTIONING

Manual operation

Press the button or pull it, without going
beyond the resistance point. The window
stops as soon as the command is released.

Automatic Operation

Press the button or pull it, beyond the re­sistance point. The window opens or clos­es completely after having released the
command: a new impulse stops the win­dow movement.

The electrical functions of the window
winder are deactivated:

– Approx. 45 seconds after the key is tak­en out of the switch.

– After the opening of one of the rear
doors, with the key taken out.

ANTI-CRUSHING SAFETY
SYSTEM

If the vehicle is equipped with this system,
when the window rises and it meets with
an obstacle, it stops and it slightly lowers.
In case of a sudden opening of the window
upon closure, press the button until it is
completely open. Within 4 seconds, pull
the button until the window is complete­ly closed.

During these operations, the safety sys­tem is not active.

Re-initialise of the anti-crushing
system

After a disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to re-initialise the safety func­tion.

Let the window lower completely and
then let it rise. It will progressively rise, a
few centimetres upon each pressure of
the button. Repeat the operation until the
window is completely open.

Keep the command pressed for at least a
second after the complete closure of the
window.

During these operations, the safety sys­tem is not active.

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BONNET

IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.

To open the bonnet:

– raise the lever protection cover A-fig.
104 set aside the driver’s seat;

– pull the lever as show by the arrow B­fig. 105;

– press the bonnet lever C-fig. 106;

– lift the bonnet and at the same time re­lease the rod D-fig. 107 from the catch
E;

– fit the rod end D into one of the bon­net recesses F-fig. 107.

To close the bonnet:

– hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod from recess
and fit it back into its catch;

fig. 107

F0P0604m

– lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen­timetres from the engine compartment
and then let it drop, ensuring that it is ful­ly closed and not just held in position by
the safety catch. If the bonnet does not
close properly, do not push it down but
open it again and repeat the above pro­cedure

IMPORTANT Always check that the bon­net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the vehicle is travelling.

fig. 104

F0P0096m

fig. 105

F0P0097m

fig. 106

F0P0603m

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ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
PRESETTING

Couplings are located in a longitudinal run­ner on the vehicle roof.

Secure roof rack/ski racks to the proper
preset holes shown in fig. 108.

IMPORTANT Strictly follow the installa­tion instructions contained in the kit. In­stallation hall be carried out by skilled per­sonnel.

fig. 108

F0P0100m

After travelling a few kilo­metres, check that the cou-

pling fastening screws are tight.

WARNING

Strictly comply with current
law regulations concerning
max. overall dimensions.

Distribute the load evenly

and when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
vehicle to side wind.

WARNING

Never exceed the permitted
weight (see section “Techni­cal specifications”).

For safety reasons the bon-

net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the vehi­cle is travelling. Therefore, always
check it is properly closed and the
catch engaged. Should you notice
that the catch is not perfectly en­gaged when travelling, stop the vehi­cle immediately and close the bonnet.

WARNING

If the supporting rod is not

positioned correctly the bon­net may fall violently.

WARNING

Carry out operations only

when the vehicle is station­ary.

WARNING

If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm sys­tem the incorrect closure of the car boot
is signalled by the lighting of warning light

9

together with a beeper and a dedicat-

ed message on the display.

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PNEUMATIC
SUSPENSIONS

In some versions the tires rear suspen­sions self-leveling may be included as an
optional.

According to versions suspensions can be
adjusted manually or automatically.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

The controls fig.109 are located in the
rear right of the vehicle.

Height adjustment

The height adjustment varies from a max­imum alignment to an intermediate
alignment to a minimum alignment.

The reaching of the two stabilities, maxi­mum or minimum is signalled by 3 “beeps”.

By pressing down twice on one of the A
buttons (starting from the minimum align­ment position) or one of the B buttons
(starting from the maximum alignment po­sition), the system will automatically ad­just the setting to the intermediate align­ment.

fig. 109

F0P0102m

Before starting the manual
adjustment procedure with
doors open, make sure there
is enough space around the

vehicle.

First-time use

To initialize the system, keep pushbutton

C-fig.109 pressed for 2 seconds

Operating faults

If, when acting on the controls, the sus­pensions do not adjust, 3 acoustic warn­ings indicate a system malfunction.
This malfunction could be due to one of
these causes:

❒

the brake pedal is pressed and the ig­nition key is in M position

❒

excessive use of the system manual ad­justment;

❒

the battery is low (or completely dis­charged);

❒

a tire suspension system error.

If the acoustic warning persists, contact
the Fiat Dealership.

The required height level should be set
with vehicle at a standstill and engine run­ning or off.

With engine off, manual adjustment is on­ly possible for a restricted number of
times.

IMPORTANT Only make adjustments
with vehicle stationary and:

❒

front and side doors closed;

❒

handbrake engaged;

❒

without pressing the brake pedal.

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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT

The controls fig.110 are located in the
bottom rear of the vehicle.

If the vehicle is fitted with pneumatic sus­pensions with automatic adjustment, the
system will adjust automatically the height
of the vehicle according to the load.
The warning light

…

on the instrument
panel will blink when the height level is not
adequate and is to be adjusted: in this case
let the engine run without accelerating un­til the warning light turns off (optimum
suspension adjustment).

Under certain conditions it could be tem­porarily not possible to perform the re­quired adjustment:

❒

one or more doors open;

❒

vehicle braked (brake pedal pressed,
e.g. stop at red light).

Turning the system off
and on again

To turn the system off: keep button A-fig.
110 pressed until hearing the beep.

Double beep and button led A turning on
will confirm deactivation.

Once the system is deactivated, to reac­tivate it (only with vehicle stationary) keep
button A-fig. 110 pressed until hearing
the beep. Double beep and button led A
turning on will confirm reactivation.

fig. 110

F0P0288m

LOAD
RECOMMENDATIONS

This vehicle has been designed and ap­proved on the basis of several set maxi­mum weights (see the tables “Weights” in
section “Technical Specifications”):

❒

kerb weight;

❒

payload;

❒

total weight;

❒

max. load on front axle;

❒

max. load on rear axle;

❒

towable load.

Each of these limits must be

borne in mind and MUST
NEVER BE EXCEEDED under any cir­cumstances. In particular, never ex­ceed the maximum weight permitted
on the front and rear axles when ar­ranging loads in the vehicle (espe­cially for special version vehicles).

WARNING

Deactivate the automatic

regulation in case of:
The substitution of a wheel
The transportation of the vehicle on
a lorry, train, ferry, ship, etc.

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fig. 111

F0P0289m

Chance knocks or sudden

braking can cause sudden
shifts of the load which could jeopar­dise the safety of the driver and the
passengers: before you start off make
sure the load is firmly secured by us­ing the hooks built into the floor for
that purpose fig.111. Use metal ca­bles, ropes or straps strong enough to
support the weight of the load to be
fixed.

WARNING

Even if the vehicle is station-

ary on a steep hill or side­ways incline, goods not properly se­cured could fall out when the back or
side doors are opened.

WARNING

Observe the enforced rules if

you need to carry a spare can
of petrol. Only use a homologated can
and secure it to the load anchoring
eyebolts.
Even given these precautions, the risk
of fire in the event of an accident is in­creased.

WARNING

In addition to these general precautions,
some simple measures could enhance dri­ving safety, comfort and the length of the
vehicle’s life:

❒

distribute the load evenly over the
floor: if you need to concentrate it all
in one point choose the part between
the axles;

❒

remember that the lower the load is,
the lower the vehicle centre of gravity
will be, contributing to a safe drive; you
should therefore always position the
heavier goods at the bottom;

❒

finally, remember that the way in which
the vehicle moves is influenced by the
weight being carried. In particular, stop­ping distance lengthens particularly at
high speed.

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HEADLIGHTS

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM

Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the headlights properly adjusted.

HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE

It works with ignition key at M and dipped
beams on. When the vehicle is loaded, it
slopes backwards. This means that the
headlight beam rises. In this case, it is nec­essary to return it to the correct position.

To adjust the headlight slant
fig. 112

Set the device fig. 112 position according
to the load carried as specified in the table
below.

Position 0 - one or two passengers on

front seats;

Position 1 - five passengers;

Position 2 - five passengers + load in the

load compartment;

Position 3 - eight passengers + load in the

load compartment or driver
+ maximum admitted load in
the load compartment.

IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FOG
LIGHTS (where provided)

Contact Fiat Dealership to have the head­lights properly adjusted.

fig. 112

F0F0103m

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ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM

Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.

In addition it is the subject of a precise reg­ulation of the traffic code.

To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly.

Contact Fiat Dealership to have the head­lights properly adjusted.

ABS SYSTEM

If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS
before, you should practice using the sys­tem on slippery terrain, obviously with the
necessary safety precautions and keeping
to the Highway Code of the country you
are in. It is also a good idea to read the fol­lowing information carefully.

The ABS system, integral with the braking
system, prevents the wheels from locking
when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when emergency
braking under difficult road conditions.

System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking force Distribution), which dis­tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.

IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef­ficiency of the braking system, it is neces­sary a setting period of about 500 km
(with new vehicle or after replacing brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
brakes.

The ABS exploits the tyre-

road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there­fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un­necessary risks.

WARNING

ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION

The driver can tell the ABS system has
come into action because the brake pedal
pulsates slightly and the system gets noisi­er: it means that the vehicle speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.

If the ABS system cuts in, it

is a sign that the grip be­tween tyre and the road surface has
reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.

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FAILURE INDICATIONS

ABS failure

ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light

>

on the instrument pan­el together with the message on the mul­tifunction display (where provided), (see
section “Warning lights and messages”).

In this case the braking system is still effi­cient, though without the aid of the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the closest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.

BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance
integral with ESP) (where provided)

The system, which cannot be cut out, rec­ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
brake circuit.

Brake Assist is deactivated on vehicles
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys­tem failure (indicated by the switching on
of warning light

™

).

When the ABS cuts in, and

you feel the brake pedal pul­sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con­ditions.

WARNING

EBD failure

EBD failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning lights

>, x

and STOP on the
instrument panel together with the mes­sage on the multifunction display (where
provided), (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).

In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos­sibility of skidding. Drive extremely care­fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.

If warning light xalone

comes on (together with the
message on the multifunction display,
where provided), stop the vehicle im­mediately and contact the nearest Fi­at Dealership. Fluid leaks from the hy­draulic system, in fact, can compro­mise the braking system, both tradi­tional systems and systems with ABS.

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fig. 113

F0F0104m

ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability
Program)
(where provided)

The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the vehicle stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.

The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road sur­faces changes.

In addition to the ESP system and ASR sys­tem, also the MSR system (adjusting the
engine braking torque) and the HBA sys­tem (improving the braking force during
emergency braking) are provided.

ESP SYSTEM INTERVENTION

The flashing led B-fig. 113 present on the
button, is to inform the driver that the ve­hicle is in critical conditions of road sta­bility and adherence.

ESP SYSTEM DEACTIVATION

By pressing button A-fig. 113, situated on
the bridge of the central compartment, the
ESP system is deactivated.

The deactivation is signalled by the fixed
led light on the button.

The system is re-activated:

❒

automatically, starting from 50 km/h

❒

manually, by pressing the button again.

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FAILURE INDICATIONS

In case of an eventual anomaly, the ESP
system automatically disconnects itself and
on the instrument panel the warning light

™

is fixed, accompanied by a beeper and
a dedicated message on the display (see
chapter “Warning lights and messages”).
In which case please seek advice, as soon
as possible, from the Fiat Dealership.

Performance of the ESP sys-

tem, in terms of active safe­ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al­ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility and traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re­sponsibility.

WARNING

ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator)

The ASR system controls the vehicle
drive and cuts in automatically every
time one or both driving wheels slip.

In slipping conditions, two different con­trol systems are activated:

❒

if slipping involves both driving wheels,
the ASR function intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;

❒

if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto­matically braking the wheel that is slip­ping.

The action of the ASR system is particu­larly helpful in the following circumstances:

❒

slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex­cessive acceleration;

❒

too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;

❒

acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;

❒

in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur­face (aquaplaning).

For correct operation of the

ESP and ASR systems, the
tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in per­fect conditions and, above all, of
type, brand and size specified.

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MSR system
(engine braking torque control)

It is an integral part of the ASR system that
in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts in pro­viding torque to the engine thus prevent­ing excessive driving wheel drive that, spe­cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to
loss of stability.

Switching the system on/off

The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.

Switching the ESP system off will auto­matically switch off the ASR system too.

When travelling, the ASR can be switched
off and on again by pressing switch A lo­cated on the dashboard fig. 119.

When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led
B-fig. 119 on the switch and by relevant
message on the multifunction display,
where provided.

If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.

When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the
ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, slip­ping of the driving wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better drive.

The performance of the sys-

tem, in terms of active safe­ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks.
The style of driving must in any case
always be adapted to the conditions
of the road surface, visibility and traf­fic. Road safety is always the driver’s
responsibility.

WARNING

For correct operation of the ASR system,
the tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.

FAILURE INDICATIONS

In the event of malfunctioning, the ASR
system is automatically disconnected and
the warning light

™

will come with fixed
light on the instrument panel, (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In this case contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.

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EOBD SYSTEM

The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of
the components of the vehicle correlat­ed with emissions.

It also alerts the driver, by turning on the
warning light

U

on the instrument panel
(see section “Warning lights and mes­sages”), when these conditions are no
longer in peak conditions.

The objective is:

❒

to keep the system efficiency under con­trol;

❒

warn when a fault causes emissions lev­els to increase;

❒

warn of the need to replace deteriorat­ed components.

The system also has a diagnostic connec­tor that can be interfaced with appropri­ate tools, which makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the control unit,
together with a series of specific parame­ters for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.

IMPORTANT After eliminating the in­convenience, to check the system com­pletely, Fiat Dealerships are obliged to run
a bench test and, if necessary, road tests
which may also call for a long journey.

If when turning the ignition
key to M, the warning light
U does not turn on or if,

while travelling it turns on
glowing steadily or flashing, contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Warning light U operation can be
checked by means of special equip­ment by traffic agents. Always comply
with the traffic regulations in force in
the country where you are travelling.

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SICUREZZA

AVVIAMENTO

E GUIDA

SPIE

E MESSAGGI

IN EMERGENZA

MANUTENZIONE

E CURA

DATI TECNICI

INDICE

ALFABETICO

PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)

Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 114 and their function is to
inform the driver, through an intermittent
buzzer, about the presence of obstacles
behind the vehicle.

In order to deactivate the parking sensors,
press button A-fig. 115 present between
the commands on the bridge of the cen­tral compartment. The deactivation is sig­nalled by the lighting of the led B on the
button.

In order to re-activate them, press button
A again.

When the distance from the obstacle sit­uated behind the vehicle diminishes, it cor­responds with an increase in the frequen­cy of the beeping.

WARNING The condition of the parking
sensors (activated or deactivated) is mem­orised upon switching off the engine.

BUZZER WARNINGS

When the reverse gear is engaged an in­termittent acoustic signal is automatically
activated.

The acoustic signal:

❒

becomes louder as the distance be­tween the vehicle and the obstacle de­creases;

❒

becomes continuous when the distance
between the vehicle and the obstacle is
less than 30 cm and stops immediately
if the distance raises;

❒

is constant if the distance is unvaried;
if this situation concerns the side sen­sors, the buzzer will stop after about
3 seconds to avoid, for example, warn­ing indications in the event of manoeu­vres along walls.

FAILURE INDICATIONS

Parking sensor failures, if any, will be in­dicated when engaging reverse by the
buzzer and the turning on of led
B-fig. 115 together with the message on
the display.

fig. 114

F0P0605m

fig. 115

F0P0106m

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❒

When parking, take the utmost care to
obstacles that may be set above or un­der the sensors.

❒

Objects set close to the vehicle, under
certain circumstances are not detected
and could therefore cause damages to
the vehicle or be damaged.

❒

Indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposited
on the sensors or by ultrasound sys­tems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the ve­hicle.

For proper operation, the
parking sensors shall always
be clean from mud, dirt, snow

or ice. When cleaning the sen­sors, take the utmost care to prevent
their damaging; do not use therefore
dry or rough clothes. Sensors shall be
washed with clean water and vehicle
detergent, if required.

Parking manoeuvres howev-

er are always under the dri­ver’s responsibility that shall always
check the absence of people (spe­cially children) or animals in the ma­noeuvre space. This system is just a
help for the driver but she/he shall
never reduce attention during dan­gerous manoeuvres even if performed
at low speed.

WARNING

OPERATION WITH
TRAILER

Deactivate parking sensors if you use the
vehicle with trailer.

SOUND SYSTEM
(where provided)

For the operation of the radio with
CD/MP3 CD player (where provided),
read the instructions for use given in the
Supplement attached to this Owner Hand­book.

SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING
(where provided)

For details about the radio installed on the
vehicle and the relevant system, read the
instructions for use given in Supplement
“Sound System” attached to this Owner
Handbook.

For connection to existing

vehicle presetting system,
contact Fiat Dealership to prevent
any trouble that could impair vehicle
safety.

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RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND CELLULAR TELEPHONES

Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs
mobile phones, HAM radio systems and
the like) shall not be used inside the ve­hicle unless a separate aerial is mounted
on the roof.

IMPORTANT The use of similar devices
inside the passenger compartment (with­out separated aerial) produces radio-fre­quency electromagnetic fields which, am­plified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause elec­trical systems equipping the vehicle to mal­function. This could compromise safety in
addition to constituting a potential hazard
for the passengers.

In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the vehicle body.

As concerns EC-approved mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with
the instructions for use provided by the
mobile phone’s manufacturer.

ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER

If after buying the vehicle, you decide to
install electrical accessories that require a
permanent electric supply (alarm, satellite
antitheft system, etc.) or accessories that
in any case burden the electric supply,
contact Fiat Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, besides suggesting the most
suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori
Fiat, will also evaluate the overall electric
absorption, checking whether the vehicle
electric system is able to withstand the
load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.

SICUREZZA

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MANUTENZIONE

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DATI TECNICI

INDICE

ALFABETICO

SICUREZZA

AVVIAMENTO

E GUIDA

SPIE

E MESSAGGI

IN EMERGENZA

MANUTENZIONE

E CURA

DATI TECNICI

INDICE

ALFABETICO

INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES

Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the vehicle and in after-market shall
bear the following marking:

Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers, provided that installation
is workmanlike performed in compliance
with Manufacturer’s specifications at a spe­cialised service centre.

IMPORTANT The installation of devices
involving modifications of vehicle charac­teristics may determine the withdrawal of
the driving licence by the appointed pub­lic authorities and the forfeiture of the
warranty as concerns defects/failures due
to said modification or leading directly or
indirectly to it.

Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
due to damages connected with the in­stallation of accessories/devices not sup­plied by or recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance with
the specified prescriptions.

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Refuelling

To guarantee full tank filling, carry out two
refuelling operations after the first click of
the fuel delivery gun. Avoid further top­ping up operations that could cause dam­ages to the fuel system.

FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 116

To carry out fuelling, open lid A, fit the ig­nition key into the cap lock and turn it
counterclockwise, then loosen cap B.

The sealing of the tank may cause light
pressurising in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap, is absolutely
normal.

When refuelling, secure the cap to the de­vice C inside the lid.

fig. 116

F0F0107m

AT THE FILLING
STATION

Operation at cold temperatures

If the outside temperature is very low, the
diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffins and could clog the diesel fuel fil­ter.

In order to avoid these problems, differ­ent types of diesel are distributed ac­cording to the season: summer type, win­ter type and arctic type (cold, mountain
areas). If refuelling with diesel fuel not suit­able for the current temperature, mix
diesel fuel with TUTELA DIESEL ART ad­ditive in the proportions stated on the can,
putting first the antifreeze in the tank and
then the diesel fuel.

Refuel with local diesel fuel if the vehicle
is used/parked in the mountains or in cold
areas for a long period.

In this event you are recommended to
keep an amount of fuel higher than 50% in
the tank.

The vehicle must only be filled
with diesel fuel for motor ve­hicles, in compliance with Eu-

ropean Standard EN590. The
use of other products or mixtures may
irreparably damage the engine with in­validation of the warranty due to the
damage caused. In the event of acci­dentally filling with another type of fu­el, do not start the engine and empty
the tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time, in ad­dition to the tank, it is also necessary
to drain out the whole fuel circuit.

Keep naked flames or light-

ed cigarettes away from the

fuel filler hole as there is a danger of
fire. Do not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.

WARNING

During refuelling, do not open
the left sliding door due to the
fact that the open fuel door.

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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF) (where provided)

The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechan­ical filter, integral with the exhaust system,
that physically traps particulates present
in the exhaust gases of Diesel engine.

The diesel particulate filter has been
adopted to eliminate almost totally par­ticulates in compliance with current / fu­ture law regulations.

During normal use of the vehicle, the en­gine control unit records a set of data (e.g.:
travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much
particulates has been trapped by the filter.

Since this filter physically traps particulates,
it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at regular
intervals by burning carbon particles.

Reclaiming procedure is controlled auto­matically by the engine control unit ac­cording to the filter conditions and the
conditions of use of the vehicle.

During reclaiming the following phenom­ena could take place: idling slight increase,
fan activation, slight smoke increase, high
exhaust temperatures. These situations
shall not be considered as faults and they
do not affect vehicle performance and en­vironment.

During normal service the

diesel particulate filter (DPF)
reaches high temperatures. Do not
therefore park the vehicle over in­flammable materials (grass, dry leaves,
pine needles, etc.): fire hazard.

WARNING

During normal service the

catalyst reaches high tem­peratures. Do not therefore park the
vehicle over inflammable materials
(grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.):
fire hazard.

WARNING

PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT

The devices for curtailing diesel engine
emissions are:

❒

oxidising catalytic converter;

❒

exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);

❒

diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where
provided).

Diesel re-ignition pump

In case of the lack of fuel, it is necessary
to re-start the circuit:

❒

fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
diesel;

❒

activate the manual re-operation pump,
situated under the engine casing under
the protection, until the fuel appears in
the transparent tube;

❒

activate the starting engine, until the en­gine starts.

fig. 117

F0F0357m

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SEAT BELTS .......................................................................... 94

S.B.R. SYSTEM ...................................................................... 96

PRETENSIONERS ................................................................ 96

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY .................................... 99

PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEM .................................................................................. 105

FRONT AIR BAGS .............................................................. 106

SIDE AIR BAGS .................................................................... 109

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SEAT BELTS

USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1

The belt should be worn keeping the chest
straight and rested against the seat back.

To fasten the seat belts, take hold the
tongue A and insert it into the buckle B,
until hearing the locking click.

At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again with­out jerking.

To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.

The seat belt reel mechanism ensures that
the belt automatically adjusts to the wear­er allowing him or her to move in com­plete freedom.

When the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope the reel mechanism may block; this
is normal. The reel mechanism also pre­vents the webbing coming out when it is
jerked or if the vehicle brakes sharply, is
in a collision or when cornering at high
speed.

The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat
belts with three anchor points and reel.

fig. 1

F0P0108m

fig. 2

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fig. 3

F0P0112m

Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.

WARNING

Remember that in the event

of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat passengers.

WARNING

Make sure the backrest is

properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moves forward in
the event of sharp braking causing in­juries to passengers.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT
HEIGHT fig. 4

Always adjust the height of the seat belt
to fit the person wearing it. This could
greatly reduce the risk of injury in the case
of collision. The belt is adjusted properly
when the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the shoulder
and the neck.

The belt is adjusted properly when the
webbing passes approximately halfway be­tween the edge of the shoulder and the
neck.

To adjust, press the grip A and raise or
lower the slider.

Only adjust seat belt height
when the vehicle is station-

ary.

WARNING

After you have made the ad-

justment, always make sure
that the slider is locked firmly in one
of the preset positions. To do this,
with the grip released, exert a further
pressure to allow the anchoring de­vice to catch if release did not take
place at one of the preset positions.

WARNING

fig. 4

F0P0109m

fig. 5

F0P0110m

USING THE CENTRAL SEAT
BELT (where provided)

The central seat belt with three anchor
points can be fitted with reel A-fig. 5.

Remember that in the event

of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat passengers.

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PRETENSIONERS

To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners.
These devices, in the event of a violent
front crash, rewind the seat belts a few
centimetres. In this way they ensure that
the seat belt adheres perfectly to the
wearer before the restraining action be­gins.

The seat belt locks to indicate that the de­vice has intervened; the seat belt cannot
be drawn back up even when guiding it
manually.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de­gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.

A small amount of smoke may be pro­duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.

The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing.

Anything that modifies its original condi­tions invalidates its efficiency.

If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af­fected by water and mud, it must neces­sarily be replaced.

LOAD LIMITERS

To increase passenger’s safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter which
allows controlled sag in such a way as to
dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac­tion in case of front crash.

The pretensioner can only

be used once. After a colli­sion that has triggered it, have it re­placed at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioner validity is indicated on
the label in the glove compartment:
the pretensioners should be replaced
at a Fiat Dealership as this date ap­proaches.

WARNING

Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a

maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vi­brations caused by irregularities of the
road surface or low obstacles such as
kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
for any assistance.

S.B.R. SYSTEM

The vehicle is fitted with the S.B.R. system
(Seat Belt Reminder), consisting of a
buzzer which, together with the turning
on of warning light <on the instrument
panel, warns the driver and the front pas­senger to fasten the seat belt.

The buzzer can be deactivated (until the
next engine stop) as follows:

❒

fasten the driver’s and passenger’s seat
belt;

❒

turn the ignition key to M;

❒

wait for over 20 seconds and then re­lease one of the seat belts.

For permanent deactivation, contact Fiat
Dealership.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS

The driver must comply with (and have
the vehicle occupants follow) all the local
legal regulations concerning the use of seat
belts. Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.

Seat belts are also to be worn by expec­tant mothers: the risk of injury in the case
of accident is greatly reduced for them and
the unborn child if they are wearing a seat
belt.

Of course they must position the lower
part of the belt very low down so that it
passes under the abdomen, see fig. 6.

fig. 6

F0P0129m

fig. 7

F0P0130m

fig. 8

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The belt should not be twist-

ed. The upper part should
pass over the shoulder and cross the
chest diagonally. The lower part
should adhere to the pelvis and not
the abdomen of the passenger, see
fig. 5 Do not use any objects (pegs,
stoppers, etc.) to keep the belts away
from the body.

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For maximum safety, keep

the back of your seat up­right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips. Make sure that the
seat belts of the front and rear pas­sengers are fastened at all times! You
increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision if you travel with
the belts unfastened.

WARNING

Under no circumstances

should the components of
the seat belts and pretensioners be
tampered with or removed. Any op­eration should be carried out by qual­ified and authorised personnel. Al­ways contact a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

If the belt has been subject-

ed to heavy stress, for ex­ample after and accident, it should be
changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact, even if
the belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.

WARNING

Never travel with a child sit-

ting on the passenger’s lap
with a single belt to protect them
both. Do not fasten other objects to
the body.

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HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT
CONDITIONS

Observe the following:

❒

always use the belt with the tap taut and
never twisted; make sure that it is free
to run without impediments;

❒

after a serious accident, replace the belt
being worn at that time, even if it does
not appear damaged. Always replace
the seat belt if pretensioners have been
activated;

❒

to clean the belts, wash by hand with
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in
the shade. Never use strong deter­gents, bleach or dyes or other chemi­cal substance that might weaken the fi­bres;

❒

prevent the reels from getting wet:
their correct operation is only guaran­teed if water does not get inside;

❒

replace the seat belt when showing sig­nificant wear or cut signs.

For optimal protection in the event of a
crash, all passengers must be seated and
wearing adequate restraint systems.

This is even more important for children.

This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.

Compared with adults, their head is pro­portionally larger and heavier than the rest
of the body, while the muscles and bone
structure are not completely developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems are
necessary, other than adult seat belts.

The results of research on the best child
restraint systems are contained in the Eu­ropean Standard EEC-R44. This Standard
enforces the use of restraint systems clas­sified in five groups:

Group 0 0-10 kg in weight

Group 0+ 0-13 kg in weight

Group 1 9-18 kg in weight

Group 2 15-25 kg in weight

Group 3 22-36 kg in weight

As it may be noted, the groups overlap
partly and in fact, in commerce it is pos­sible to find devices that cover more than
one weight group.

All restraint devices must bear the certi­fication data, together with the control
brand, on a solidly fixed label which must
absolutely never be removed.

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