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FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
fig. 56 button to switch the lights on/off.
The LED above the button will also switch on when
the lights are on.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Press thefig. 56 button to switch the light on/off.
The LED above the button will also switch on when
the light is on.
The rear fog light switches on only when the dipped
headlights or front fog lights are switched on. Press
the button again to switch the light off, or switch off
the dipped headlights or the front fog lights (for
versions/markets, where provided).CENTRAL LOCKING
Press the
fig. 57 button to lock all doors at the
same time. When the doors are locked, the LED
above the button switches on.
Locking takes place irrespective of the position of
the ignition key.
fig. 56
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fig. 57
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DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the CITY button fig. 58 to activate the
function. When this function is active, the word
CITY on the instrument panel will light up.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the setting
it had before the engine was stopped.
For more details, see the contents of the "Dualdrive
electric power steering" paragraph in this chapter.ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the ECO button fig. 59 to activate the function.
When the ECO function is activated, the car is set
for city driving, characterised by less effort on the
steering wheel (Dualdrive system on) and reduced
fuel consumption.
When the function is activated, an activation or
deactivation message is shown on the display for
some versions/markets.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the setting
it had before the engine was stopped. Press the
ECO button again to deactivate the function and
restore the normal driving setting.
fig. 58
F0Y0036
fig. 59
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the event of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine
consequently cutting out
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒the automatic switching on of the interior lights
❒the switching on of the hazard warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment, under
the car or near the tank area. After a collision, turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed
as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position;
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position.
WARNING
If, after an impact , you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of fire.
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INTERIOR FITTINGSSTORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Upper compartment
To open the compartment, press button A fig. 60
pushing it upwards and holding it down rotate the
flap as shown in the figure, until it reaches
"completely open" stop position.
IMPORTANT Do not insert objects of such a size
that the compartment cannot be completely closed.
Ensure that the compartment is completely closed
when driving.On some versions, the compartment may be cooled
by an air vent connected to the climate control
system (operate wheel B fig. 61 to adjust the air flow
rate inside the compartment).
The cooling function is only carried out with the
climate control system on.
fig. 60
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fig. 61
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Lower compartment
To open the compartment, use the handle A fig. 62.
When the compartment is opened a light switches
on to illuminate it.Compartment under the seat
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, there is a storage compartment
under the passenger seat fig. 63: do not use it to
store objects which weigh more than 1.5 kg.
To open the compartment, use handle A.
fig. 62
F0Y0057
fig. 63
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POWER SOCKETS
Passenger compartment power socket
It is located on the central tunnel fig. 64, near the
handbrake lever. It only operates with the ignition
key at MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
On versions with optional "smoker’s kit", the cigar
lighter takes the place of the power socket (see
"Cigar lighter" paragraph).Luggage compartment power socket
This is located on the left side of the luggage
compartment fig. 65. It only operates with the
ignition key at MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
fig. 64
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fig. 65
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CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the central tunnel fig. 66, next to
the handbrake lever. To activate the cigar lighter,
press button A.
After a few seconds the button automatically returns
to its initial position, and the cigar lighter is ready
for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter is
switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
WARNING
The cigar lighter gets extremely hot .
Handle it carefully and make sure that
children don’t use it : risk of fire and/or burns.
SUN VISORS
These are located at the sides of the interior rear
view mirror. They can be adjusted forwards and
sideways.
To direct the visor laterally, detach the visor from
the interior rear view mirror side hook and turn
it towards the side window.
A courtesy mirror with light is fitted on the back of
the visors on some versions. The light allows the
mirror to be used even in poor light conditions.
To access the mirror, use flap A fig. 67, sliding it as
shown in the figure.
fig. 66
F0Y0058
fig. 67
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GLASSES HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the left of the driver side sun visor,
above the door fig. 68.REAR SEAT SURVEILLANCE MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located next to the front roof light.
To bring it to usage position, operate in area A
fig. 69, turning it downwards.
EXTINGUISHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Where required, the fire extinguisher is located in
the luggage compartment.
fig. 68
F0Y0051
fig. 69
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FIXED GLASS ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
It comprises an extensive fixed glass panel and is
fitted with an electrically operated sun blind.
BLIND MOVEMENT
Blind operation is carried out with the key at
MAR-ON only.
Press again button A fig. 70: the blind will move
towards the rear part of the car, until end of travel.
With blind fully open press button A: the blind
will move towards the front part of the car, until it is
fully closed.
During the automatic opening and closing stages,
press button A again to interrupt the blind
movement.ANTI-PINCH SAFETY DEVICE
The sun blind is provided with an "anti-pinch" safety
device that can detect the presence of any obstacle
during the closing movement (front area and central
crossmember area).
When this occurs the blind interrupts its stroke
immediately.
fig. 70
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EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the control button fails, the sun curtain can be
moved manually proceeding as described below:
❒remove protective cap A fig. 71 on the internal
trim;
❒take Allen wrench B provided and located in the
tool box or, depending on the version, in the
Fix&Go Automatic container located in the
luggage compartment;
❒introduce the wrench B provided into housing A
and turn it clockwise to open the curtain or
anticlockwise to close it.SUN CURTAIN INITIALISATION
PROCEDURE
Following an automatic movement malfunction while
opening/closing or after an emergency manoeuvre
(see description in the previous paragraph), the
automatic operation of the sun curtain must
be initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A in closing position;
❒hold down button A: after approximately 10
seconds the curtain moves jerkily to closing
position. Once the movement has ended (curtain
closed) release button B;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP and keep it there for
10 seconds;
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position;
❒press button A in closing position;
❒hold down button A until the curtain is completely
closed: the initialisation procedure has ended;
❒press button A again within 3 seconds from the
conclusion of the initialisation procedure;
❒hold down button A: the curtain will perform an
automatic opening and closing cycle: should this
not occur, repeat the operation from the
beginning;
❒keeping button A held down, wait until the curtain
is completely closed.
fig. 71
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