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CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
WITH SPOT LIGHTS fig. 55
Switch Aturns on/off the ceiling lights.
With switch Ain central position, lights
Cand Dturn on/off when opening/closing
the front doors.
With switch Apressed on the left side,
lights Cand Dwill always stay off. With
switch Apressed on the right side, lights
Cand Dwill always stay on.
Light turning on/off is gradual.
Switch Bperforms the spot function; with
ceiling light off, it will turn on:
❒light Cif pressed on the left side;
❒light Dif pressed on the right side.IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure the switch is at central po-
sition: lights off with doors closed in or-
der to avoid draining the battery. In any
case, if the switch is left inadvertently to
the On position, the lights will turn off au-
tomatically 15 minutes after turning the
engine off.Ceiling light timing
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at
night or with poor lighting, 2 different
timed switching on modes have been
provided.
Light timing when getting into the car
Lights will turn on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when opening
front doors;
❒for about 3 minutes when opening one
of the side doors;
❒for about 10 seconds when closing the
doors.
Timing will stop when turning the ignition
key to MAR.
fig. 55F0Q0669m
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fig. 56F0Q0670m
Light timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the ceiling lights will turn on as fol-
lows:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the en-
gine off for about 10 seconds;
❒when opening one of the side doors for
about 3 minutes;
❒when closing one of the doors for
about 10 seconds.
❒when fuel cut-off switch is activated,
they stay on for about 15 minutes, and
then go off automatically.
Timing will stop automatically when lock-
ing the doors (unless the fuel cut-off
switch has been activated).
fig. 57F0Q0740m
REAR CEILING LIGHT
Versions without sunroof fig. 56
These versions are equipped with two
rear ceiling lights.
To turn these lights on/off press at the
point shown by the arrow (mark +on the
ceiling light lens).
When the front ceiling light is on, also the
rear ceiling lights will come on.Versions with sunroof fig. 57
These versions are equipped with only
one ceiling light.
To turn this light on/off press at the point
shown by the arrow (mark +on the ceil-
ing light lens).
When the front ceiling light is on, also the
rear ceiling light will come on.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To turn front fog lights on, press button
B-fig. 59to activate these lights it is nec-
essary to have the side/taillights switched
on.
Press the button again to turn the lights
off.
fig. 58F0Q0637mfig. 59F0Q0636m
CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS
They turn on by pressing switch
A-fig. 58, regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
When the function is active, warning lights
Îand ¥on the panel blink.
To switch off, press again the button A.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the
emergency lights automatically turn on and
at the same time the lights
Îand ¥turn
on on the dashboard.
The function automatically turns off when
the emergency braking stops.
This function complies with the current ap-
plicable laws.REAR FOG LIGHTS
To turn rear fog lights on, press button
C-fig. 59, to activate these lights it is nec-
essary to have the dipped beams or front
fog lights switched on.
Press the button again to turn the lights
off.
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 60
(as an alternative to the fuel cut off
system, for versions/markets where
provided)
It is located next to the passenger’s door
post, at the bottom, and comes into op-
eration in the case of a crash:
❒cutting off fuel and switching off the
engine;
❒automatically unlocking the doors;
❒switching on interior lights (for about
15 minutes).
When the switch comes into operation,
the instrument panel warning light èor
symbol °will turn on (together with the
message on the display) (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks,
e.g. in the engine compartment, under the
car or near the tank.
fig. 60F0Q0638mIf, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switch to
avoid fire risk.
WARNING
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or notice leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the system
to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can
be started again, press button Ato reset
the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the igni-
tion key to STOPto prevent battery run-
down.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
(as an alternative to the fuel cut off
switch, for versions/markets where
provided)
This system intervenes in the event of a
collision, activating:
❒cut off of fuel supply with resultant en-
gine shut down;
❒automatic door lock release;
❒activation of all lights inside the car.
The intervention of the system is indicat-
ed by a message shown on the display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment, un-
der the car or near the tank area.Following a collision, turn the ignition key
to STOPto avoid draining the battery.
To reset car operation, follow this pro-
cedure:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP.
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CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, 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
(for versions/markets, 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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INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
Sunroof shall be re-initialised after dis-
connecting the battery or if the relevant
protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒Press button A-fig. 77until the roof
is fully closed. Release the button;
❒press button Aand hold down for at
least 10 seconds and/or until the glass
panel is heard to click forward. Now
release the button;
❒within 5 seconds of carrying out the
previous operation, press button Aand
hold down: the glass panel will perform
a full opening and closure cycle. Do not
release the button until the end of this
cycle.EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switch does not work, the sunroof
can be operated manually as follows:
❒remove the protection cap A-fig. 78
set on the rear part of the internal cov-
ering;
❒take the setscrew wrench provided in
the container of the car documents or
in the boot (versions with Fix&Go au-
tomatic);
❒fit the wrench into slot Band turn it:
– clockwise to open the sunroof;
– counterclockwise to close the sun-
roof.
fig. 78F0Q0738m
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BOOT
OPENING THE TAILGATE
From the vehicle interior
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, to open the luggage
compartment from inside the vehicle,
press the button Rfig. 84.
From outside the vehicle
When release, the luggage compartment
may be opened from outside the car by
operating the electric logo fig. 85.
To open the tailgate use the key with re-
mote control.
If the boot is not shut properly the in-
strument panel warning light ´or symbol
Rwill turn on together with the mes-
sage on the display (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
Opening the boot tailgate, the interior
boot ceiling light will come on: the bulb
will automatically switch off when closing
the boot tailgate.Opening with the key
with remote control
Press button R, even when the elec-
tronic alarm (for versions/markets, where
provided) is activated.
Tailgate opening is indicated by double
flashing of direction indicators; closing is
indicated by one flashing (only if alarm is
on).
Opening the tailgate with the alarm on will
obtain:
❒volumetric protection deactivation;
❒anti-raising protection deactivation;
❒tailgate monitoring sensor deactivation.
Such control functions are reset when
closing the tailgate.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock
clicks.
The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the
rear shelf or boot lid, except
those envisaged by the man-
ufacturer, may prevent the gas filled
struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
fig. 85F0Q0680m
fig. 84F0Q0036m
Such light will stay on for about 15 min-
utes after turning the key to STOP: if dur-
ing this time a door or the boot are
opened, the light will turn on again for oth-
er 15 minutes.
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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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When using the spare wheel,
the ASR system is excluded
and the warning light
áon the in-
strument panel turns on glowing
steadily (together with the message
on the display) (see section “Warn-
ing lights and messages”).
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of malfunctioning, the ASR
system is automatically disconnected and
the warning light
áwill turn on with fixed
light on the instrument panel (together
with the message on the display) (see sec-
tion “Warning lights and messages”). In
this case contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
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
When travelling ASR can be switched off
and on again by pressing switch ASR OFF
set on the dashboard next to the steer-
ing wheel fig. 101.
When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led on the
switch (and by the relevant message on
the display) (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
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, slip-
ping of the driving wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better drive.MSR system
(engine braking torque control)
The car is fitted with a special system, in-
tegral with the ASR system, that in case of
sudden gear shifting, cuts in providing
torque to the engine thus preventing ex-
cessive driving wheel drive that, specially
in poor grip conditions, can lead to loss of
stability.
fig. 101F0Q0694m
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Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs
will greatly affect consumption and emis-
sions: to contain fuel consumption accel-
eration should be gradual.
Using the SPORT function, fuel consump-
tion will be slightly higher than the values
stated in paragraph “Fuel consumption” in
this Supplement.
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
Always switch the engine off,
remove the key from the
starting device and actuate the steer-
ing lock before carrying out any main-
tenance operation, especially when
the wheels are raised from the
ground. In case this is not possible
(e.g. when the key must be in MAR
position or the engine running), re-
move the electric power steering
main fuse before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
WARNING
When the function is on, the S symbol is
lit on the instrument panel. Press the but-
ton again to turn off the function and re-
store normal steering settings.
IMPORTANT when the SPORT button is
pressed, the function activates after about
5 seconds.
IMPORTANT during acceleration, when
the SPORT function is in use, it is possible
to feel steering judder, which is typical of
this sporty setting.
IMPORTANT The steering may become
slightly stiff following parking manoeuvres
including a great deal of steering. This is
normal and caused by a system to prevent
motor overheating. No servicing is re-
quired. The electric power steering sys-
tem will return to normal operation the
next time the car is used.
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