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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-
ropean specification EN 228.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel 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 dam-
ages as a consequence.
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Y(or symbol on display) and m
to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 16:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be re-
moved, steering column locked. Cer-
tain electrical devices (e.g.: sound sys-
tem, central door locking, electronic
alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
mechanism that, in the event the engine is
not started, compels the driver to turn the
ignition key back to STOPbefore re-
peating the starting operation.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at STOPremove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
fig. 16F0Q0642m
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership before restarting to drive.
WARNING
When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to
prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the car is parked on uphill slope
to engage the first gear. If the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse
gear. Never leave unsupervised chil-
dren in the car.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition
key while the car is moving.
The steering wheel would automati-
cally lock as soon as you try to turn
it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.
WARNING
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CIGAR LIGHTER (where provided)
It is located on the central console, near
the handbrake lever.
Press button A-fig. 68/ato switch on the
cigar lighter with ignition key at MAR.
After few seconds the button will return
to its initial position and is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.
IMPORTANT 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. CURRENT OUTLET (12V)
The current outlet is located on the cen-
tral console and it only works with igni-
tion key at MAR. If the smokers’ kit is re-
quested, the current outlet will be re-
placed by the cigar lighter (see next para-
graph).
Some versions may also be fitted with a
power point A-fig. 68located in the lug-
gage compartment.ASHTRAY (where provided)
It consists of a spring-release removable
plastic container fig. 69, that can be lo-
cated in the glass/can holder recesses on
the central console.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it might set on fire in
contact with cigarette stubs.
fig. 68/aF0Q0629mfig. 69F0Q0630mfig. 68F0Q0016m
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GLASS HOLDERS fig. 70
The central console houses two recess-
es for glasses, cups or cans.
ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
They are set near the cigar lighter
fig. 71, near the handbrake fig. 72, and
front and rear doors fig. 73and fig. 74.
fig. 70F0Q0671m
fig. 72F0Q0673m
fig. 71F0Q0672mfig. 73F0Q0674m
fig. 74F0Q0676m
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During the use of the space-
saver spare wheel, the ESP
system carries on working. However,
you must remind that the space-saver
spare wheel has dimensions smaller
than the standard tyre and therefore
its grip is reduced as to the other car
tyres.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
System failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning light
áon the instrument
panel (together with the message on the
display) (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake. Never get out of the
car without engaging the handbrake,
switching the engine off and engaging the
first gear.
For correct operation of the
ESP and ASR systems, the
tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in per-
fect conditions and, above all, of
type, brand and size specified.
WARNING
ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
It is an integral part of the ESP system, it
controls car drive and cuts in automati-
cally every time one or both driving
wheels slip.
According to slipping conditions, two dif-
ferent control systems are activated:
❒if the slipping involves both the driving
wheels, the ASR function intervenes re-
ducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive 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 sur-
face (aquaplaning).Switching the ASR system on/off
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
Switching on/off is indicated by the rele-
vant message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
The performance of the sys-
tem, in terms of active safe-
ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al-
ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility and traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re-
sponsibility.
WARNING
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ENGINE STARTING
The car is fitted with an electronic engine
lock device: if the engine fails to start, see
the paragraph “The Fiat CODE system” in
section “Dashboard and controls”.
The engine may be noisier than usual dur-
ing the first seconds of operation, espe-
cially after it has not been used for a while.
This characteristic feature of the hydraulic
tappet system does not compromise func-
tionality or reliability. This timing system
for petrol engines was adopted to limit
servicing.
Engine starting is guaranteed up to a min-
imum temperature of –18°C (Italy and
Middle Europe) and –20°C (North Eu-
rope).
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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒pull up the handbrake;
❒set the gear lever to neutral;
❒press the clutch pedal down to the
floor without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVVand let
it go the moment the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, warn-
ing light
Yremains (or the symbol on dis-
play) lit together with warning light U,
turn the key to STOPand then back to
MAR; if the warning light remains on, try
with the other keys provided with the car.
We recommend that during
the initial period you do not
drive to full car performance
(e.g.: excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp brak-
ing, etc.).
Running the engine in con-
fined areas is extremely dan-
gerous. The engine consumes oxygen
and produces carbon monoxide
which is a highly toxic and lethal gas.
WARNING
When the engine is switched
off never leave the ignition key
at MARto prevent pointless
current absorption from drain-
ing the battery.
If you are still unable to start the engine,
perform the emergency start-up proce-
dure (see “Emergency start-up” in section
“In an emergency”) and contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
at MARwhen the engine is off.
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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒set the gear lever to neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR. The
warning lights
mand Y(or the sym-
bol on display) on the instrument pan-
el will turn on;
❒wait for the warning lights Y(or the
symbol on display) and mto turn off.
The hotter the engine is, the quicker
this will happen;
❒press the clutch pedal down to the
floor without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVVas soon
as warning light mturns off. If you
wait too long you will lose the benefit
of the work done by the glow plugs. Re-
lease the key as soon as the engine
starts.IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
at MARwhen the engine is off.
The warning light
mwill
flash for 60 seconds at start-
up or during prolonged crank-
ing to signal a fault in the glow
plug heating system. You can use the
car as usual if the engine starts but you
should contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the ac-
celerator pedal shall be completely re-
leased while turning the ignition key to
AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, warn-
ing light
Yon the instrument panel (or
the symbol on display) stays on, turn the
key to STOPand then back to MAR; if
the warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact
Fiat Dealership.
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PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒ Stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒Engage a gear (first if the car is faced up-
hill or reverse if it is faced downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope. Do
not leave the ignition key at MARto pre-
vent draining the battery. Always remove
the key when you leave the car.HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the
car cannot be moved.
Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground while nine
or ten may be required if the car is on a
steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake
adjusted.
In cars fitted with front armrest, lift the
latter so that it does not hinder the hand-
brake engaging procedure.When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
xwill turn
on.
To release the handbrake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A-fig. 1;
❒keep button Apressed and lower the
lever. Warning light xwill turn off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
fig. 1F0Q0628m
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it out with you.
WARNING
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Keep your speed down
when snow chains are
fitted. Do not exceed
50 Km/h. Avoid potholes, steps
and pavements and avoid also to drive
for long distances on roads not covered
with snow to prevent damaging the car
and the roadbed.
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This way with two normal drive wheels,
snow chains can be fitted to them to solve
an emergency.
IMPORTANT Snow chains may not be
used on tyres type 225/45 R17 91V and
225/40 R18 92V since interference can be
generated with the surrounding compo-
nents.CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒ park the car in covered, dry and if pos-
sible well-ventilated premises;
❒ engage a gear;
❒ check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect the battery negative termi-
nal;
❒ clean and protect the painted parts us-
ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avail-
able.
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒ slightly open the windows;
❒ cover the car with a cloth or perforat-
ed plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of
non-perforated plastic as they do not
allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0,5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check it at
intervals;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
the car alarm with the remote control.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 142
LOW BRAKE FLUID.............................................................. 142
HANDBRAKE ON ................................................................. 142
BRAKE PAD WEAR .............................................................. 142
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................. 143
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG/
SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED ......................................................... 143
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................... 144
LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................................................. 144
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........................................... 144
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................. 144
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 145
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................... 145
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION ........................................................................ 145
ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMPERATURE................. 146
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING..................................... 146
BOOT OPEN ........................................................................... 146
BONNET OPEN ..................................................................... 146
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 147
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED .................. 147
FUEL RESERVE......................................................................... 148
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ............................. 148
ESP SYSTEM ............................................................................ 149
HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................................................... 149GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................. 149
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ................................ 149
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ...................................... 150
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................................... 150
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................................... 150
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE FIAT CODE............................................................ 151
ALARM FAILURE .................................................................... 151
THEFT ATTEMPT ................................................................... 151
LOW TYRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 151
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE ................................................... 151
TYRE PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR SPEED ................. 151
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE ............................................ 153
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE..................................................... 153
REAR FOGLIGHTS ................................................................ 153
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................... 153
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 153
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................... 153
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS............................ 154
FOLLOW ME HOME ............................................................ 154
MAIN BEAMS ........................................................................... 154
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 154
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ............ 154
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................... 154
ASR SYSTEM ........................................................................... 154
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................... 154
SPORT FUNCTION ACTIVATION ................................. 154
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