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Windscreen washer
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the windscreen by pulling the lever
towards you. The wipers operate
automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed. On
vehicles equipped with the headlamp
washer, while the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer will operate once
together with the windscreen washer.Headlamp washer switch
The headlamp washer can be operated
with the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON or ACC and the lamp
switch at the
position. Push the
button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps.
NOTE If the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON or ACC and
the headlamps are on, the headlamp
washer operates together with the
windscreen washer the first time the
windscreen washer lever is pulled.Precautions to observe when using
wipers and washers
If the moving wipers become
blocked partway through a sweep by
ice or other deposits on the glass, the
wipers may temporarily stop operating
to prevent the motor from overheating.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
place, turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position or put the operation
mode in OFF, and then remove the ice
or other deposits. Because the wipers
will start operating again after the wiper
motor cools down, check that the
wipers operate before using them.
Do not use the wipers when the
glass is dry. They may scratch the glass
surface and the blades wear out
prematurely.
Before using the wipers in cold
weather, check that the wiper blades
are not frozen onto the glass. The
motor may burn out if the wipers are
used with the blades frozen onto the
glass.
Avoid using the washer continuously
for more than 20 seconds. Do not
operate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty. Otherwise, the motor
may burn out.
Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a
recommended washer solution that will
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not freeze in the washer reservoir.
Failure to do so could result in loss of
washer function and frost damage to
the system components.
WARNING
63)Do not use the screen wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In such conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress and
the motor cut-out switch, which prevents
operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
64)Streaks of water may cause
unnecessary blade movements.
65)If the washer is used in cold weather,
the washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze, which may hinder visibility.
Warm the glass with the defroster or rear
window demister before using the washer.
66)With the ignition switch or the
operation mode in ON and the lever in the
“AUTO” position, the wipers may
automatically operate in the situations
described below. If your hands get
trapped, you could suffer injuries or the
wipers could malfunction. Be sure to turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
or put the operation mode in OFF, or move
lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate
the rain sensor: when cleaning the outside
surface of the windscreen, if you touch or
wipe with a cloth on top of the rain sensor;
when using an automatic car wash; when a
physical shock is applied to the windscreen
or to the rain sensor.
IMPORTANT
21)Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
Ventilators
1 — Centre ventilators
2 — Side ventilators
NOTE Do not place beverages on top
of the instrument panel. If they splash
into the air conditioning ventilators, they
could damage the system.
Air flow and direction adjustments
Centre ventilators
Move the knob (1) to adjust the air flow
direction.
To close the vent, move the knob (1) to
the inside as far as possible.
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NOTE When the temperature is set to
the highest or the lowest, the air
selection and the air conditioner will be
automatically changed as follows. Also,
if the air selection is operated manually
after an automatic changeover, manual
operation will be selected.
Quick Heating(When the
temperature is set to the highest
setting): outside air will be introduced
and the air conditioner will stop.
Quick Cooling(When the
temperature is set to the lowest
setting): inside air will be recirculated
and the air conditioner will operate.
The settings described above are the
factory settings.
The air selection and air conditioning
switches can be customised (function
setting changed), and the automatic
switching of outside air and the air
conditioner according to operating
conditions can be changed as desired.
For further information, we recommend
you to consult a Fiat Dealership.
Refer to “Customising the air
conditioning switch” and to
“Customising the air selection”.
Synchronized mode and dual mode
The driver’s side and the passenger’s
side temperature can be controlled
independently. At this time, the “DUAL”
indicator will be shown in the display
(A).Synchronized mode
If the driver’s side temperature control
switch is pressed, the passenger’s side
temperature will also be controlled to
the same setting temperature as the
driver’s side.
Dual mode
If the passenger’s side temperature
control switch is pressed under
synchronized mode, the system will
switch to dual mode. In dual mode, the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
temperature can be set separately by
using each temperature control switch.
Press the AUTO switch to return to
synchronized mode.
Air selection switch
To change the air selection, simply
press the air selection switch.
Outside air(Indicator lamp (A) is
OFF): outside air is introduced into the
passenger compartment.
Recirculated air(Indicator lamp (A)is ON): air is recirculated inside the
passenger compartment.
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NOTE Normally, use the outside
position to keep the windscreen and
side windows clear and quickly remove
fog or frost from the windscreen. If high
cooling performance is desired, or if the
outside air is dusty or otherwise
contaminated use the recirculation
position. Switch to the outside position
periodically to increase ventilation so
that the windows do not become
fogged up.
When the engine coolant temperature
rises to a certain level, the air selection
is automatically switched to the
recirculation position and the indicator
lamp (A) comes on. At this time, the
system will not switch to the outside
position even if the air selection switch
is pressed.
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Customising the air selection
Functions can be changed as desired,
as stated below.
Enable automatic air control — When
the AUTO switch is pressed, the air
selection switch is also controlled
automatically.
Disable automatic air control — Even
when the AUTO switch is pressed, the
air selection switch is not controlled
automatically.
Setting change method — Hold
down the air selection switch for
approximately 10 seconds or more.
1. When the setting is changed from
enable to disable 3 sounds are emitted
and the indicator lamp flashes 3 times.
2. When the setting is changed from
disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted
and the indicator lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE The factory setting is “Enable
automatic air control”.
When the demister switch is pressed, in
order to prevent misting of the windows
the ventilator automatically switches to
outside air even if “Disable automatic air
control” is set.
AUTO switch
When the AUTO switch is pressed, the
indicator lamp (A) comes on and the
mode selection, blower speed
adjustment, recirculated/outside air
selection, temperature adjustment, and
air conditioner ON/OFF status are all
controlled automatically.Air conditioning switch
Press the switch to turn the air
conditioner on, the
indicator will be
shown in the display (A).
Press the switch again to switch it off.Customising the air conditioning
switch
Functions can be changed as desired,
as stated below.
Enable automatic air conditioning
control — When the AUTO switch is
pressed, or the temperature control
switch is set to the minimum
temperature, the air conditioning switch
is controlled automatically.
Disable automatic air conditioning
control — The air conditioning switch is
not controlled automatically as long as
the air conditioning switch is not
operated.
Setting change method — Hold
down the air conditioning switch for
approximately 10 seconds or more.
1. When the setting is changed from
enable to disable 3 sounds are emitted
and the
indicator flashes 3 times.
2. When the setting is changed from
disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted
and the
indicator flashes 3 times.
NOTE The factory setting is “Enable
automatic air conditioning control”.
NOTE When the demister switch is
pressed, in order to prevent misting of
the windows the air conditioner
operates automatically even if “Disable
automatic air conditioning control” is
set.
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NOTE The demister switch is not to
melt snow but to clear mist. Remove
snow before use of the demister switch.
NOTE To avoid unnecessary discharge
of the battery, do not use the rear
window demister during starting of the
engine or when the engine is not
running. Turn the demister off
immediately after the window is clear.
NOTE When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, use a soft cloth and wipe
gently along the heater wires, being
careful not to damage the wires.
NOTE Do not allow objects to touch
the inside of the rear window glass,
damaged or broken wires may result.
Customizing the automatic rear
window demister (for vehicles
equipped with the rear window
demister switch - Automatic type)
Function can be changed as desired,
as stated below.
Enable automatic rear window
demister — If the outside air
temperature drops below approx. 3 °C
(37 °F), the rear window demister
operates once automatically after the
engine starts. The heated mirrors will
also operate once automatically at the
same time.
Disable automatic rear window
demister — The rear window demister
does not operate automatically. The
heated mirrors will not operateautomatically as well.
Setting change method — Hold
down the rear window demister switch
for about 10 seconds or more. When
the setting is changed from enable to
disable 3 sounds are emitted and the
indicator lamp flashes 3 times. When
the setting is changed from disable to
enable 2 sounds are emitted and the
indicator lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE The factory setting is “Disable
automatic rear window demister”.
WARNING
67)For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all windows.
68)Use of the recirculation position for an
extended time may cause the windows to
fog up.
IMPORTANT
22)The engine speed may increase when
the air conditioning is operating. With an
increased engine speed, an A/T vehicle will
creep to a greater degree than with a lower
engine speed. Fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.23)When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the air
conditioning compressor is switched on/off
automatically. While the vehicle with an
automatic transmission is stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from creeping.
24)When using the mode selection dial
between the
andpositions, prevent
fogging by moving the air selection lever to
select outside air (refer to “Air selection
lever”).
25)Use of the
(recirculation) position
for extended time may cause the windows
to fog up.
26)If the outside air is dusty or otherwise
contaminated, or if high cooling
performance is desired, set air selection
lever to the
(recirculation) position
and the temperature control dial all the way
to the right. Switch to the
(outside)
position periodically to increase ventilation
so that the windows do not become
fogged up.
IMPORTANT
2)The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the laws in force in the
countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a
(indicated on a specific plate in the engine
compartment). The use of other coolants
affects the efficiency and condition of the
system. Also the compressor coolants
used must be compatible with the
indicated coolant.
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NOTE The values under item 9 are
applicable to unladen vehicles. The
value can also be varied depending on
the tyre size, optional equipment and
suspension conditions.
Operating hints
Have your vehicle serviced prior to
towing a heavy trailer, taking particular
care of the state of engine tune, the
condition of brakes, steering and tyres.
Adjust tyre pressures to those
specifications at trailer towing (refer to
“tyre inflation pressure”). Check the
tyres, wiring and brakes (if fitted) on the
trailer.
Leave plenty of room between the
front of your vehicle and the preceding
vehicle. If the trailer begins to sway or
becomes difficult to handle, gently slow
down or apply the independent trailer
brakes (if fitted) NOT the vehicle brakes.
Stop the vehicle and trailer in a safe
location. One cause of swaying is poor
trailer balance and until this has been
overcome the swaying will recur.
Relocated the load in your trailer and
re-assess the problem.
Be sure that the driving speed does
not exceed 100 km/h for trailer
operation.
It is also recommended that you
obey the local regulations in case
driving speed with a trailer is limited to
less than 100 km/h.
To prevent the clutch from slipping
(vehicle with a M/T only), do not rev the
engine more than is required when
starting off.
To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at
first and then more strongly.
To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before
descending a slope.
The body, brakes, clutch, and
chassis will be under additional strain
when towing a trailer.
The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel
consumption.
Additional precautions for vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission
It is recommended a lower gear in
sports mode on slopes or at low speed,
taking care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.
WARNING
89)Danger of Accident! A towing bar
should be fitted according to Fiat
Dealership guidelines.
INTERIOR FEATURES
SUN VISORS
A — To eliminate front glare
B — To eliminate side glare
Card holder
(Where provided)
Cards can be slipped into the holder (A)
on the back of the sun visor.
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A — Push all the way in.
The cigarette lighter will automatically
return to its original position with a
“click” when ready. Pull it out for use.
After use, insert the cigarette lighter to
its original position in the socket.
NOTE Do not leave the cigarette lighter
removed from its socket, because the
socket might become clogged by
foreign material and be short-circuited.
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ACCESSORY SOCKET
(where provided)
The accessory socket can be used
while the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON or ACC. To
use a plug-in type accessory, open the
lid, and insert the plug in the accessory
socket.
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DIGITAL CLOCK
(where provided)
The digital clock indicates the time with
the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON or ACC.
To set the time
Set the time by pressing the various
buttons as described below.1. To adjust the hour
2. To adjust the minutes
3. To reset the minutes to zero
If the battery cables are disconnected
during repairs or for any other reason,
reset the clock to the correct time after
they are reconnected.
STORAGE SPACES
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1. Glove box 2. Sunglasses holder
3. Floor console box 4. Centre
console under tray
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INSTRUMENTS
1. Tachometer — The tachometer
indicates the engine speed (r/min). The
tachometer can help you obtain more
economical driving and also warns you
of excessive engine speed (Red zone).
2. Multi information display
3. Speedometer (km/h or mph + km/h)
4. Multi information display switch
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IMPORTANT
48)When driving, watch the tachometer to
make sure that the engine speed indication
does not rise into the red zone (excessive
engine r/min).
MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY
Always stop the vehicle in a safe place
before operating. The following
information is included on the multi
information display: odometer,
tripmeter, average fuel consumption
etc.
1. Engine coolant temperature display
2. Selector lever position display*
3. Speed limiter display* 4. Gearshift
indicator* 5. Fuel remaining display
6. Frozen road warning*
7. Information display 8. Service
reminder
* — if so equipped
NOTE When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is OFF, the speed
limiter, gearshift indicator, selector lever
position display, fuel remaining display,
engine coolant temperature display and
frozen road warning are not displayed.
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Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance
travelled
Tripmeter
The tripmeter indicates the distance
travelled between two points.
Example usage of tripmeter A and
tripmeter B.
It is possible to measure two currently
travelled distances, from home using
tripmeter A and from a particular point
on the way using tripmeter B.
To reset tripmeter
To return the display to 0, hold down
the multi information display switch for
about 2 seconds or more. Only the
currently displayed value will be reset.
Example
If tripmeter A is displayed, only
tripmeter A will be reset.
NOTE When disconnecting the battery
terminal, the memory of tripmeter A and
B are cleared, and the display returns to
“0”.
Meter illumination control
Each time you press and hold the multi
information display switch (2) for about
2 seconds or more, there is a sound
and the brightness of the instruments
changes.NOTE You can adjust to 8 different
levels respectively for when the position
lamps are illuminated and when they
are not. Each time you reduce two
brightness levels, the segment display
of the brightness level decreases one
by one.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with
the automatic lamp control, when the
lamp switch is in a position other than
the “OFF” position, the meter
illumination switches automatically to
the adjusted brightness, depending on
the brightness outside the vehicle.
NOTE The brightness level of the
instruments is stored when the ignition
switch is turned off or the operation
mode is put in OFF.
Driving range display
This displays the approximate driving
range (how many more kilometres or
miles you can drive). When the drivingrange falls below approximately 50 km
(30 miles), “---” is displayed.
NOTE The driving range is determined
based on the fuel consumption data.
This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the
distance displayed as just a rough
guideline.
NOTE When you refuel, the driving
range display is updated. However, if
you only add a small amount of fuel, the
correct value will not be displayed. Fill
with a full tank whenever possible.
NOTE On rare occasions, the value
displayed for the driving range may
change if you are parked on an
extremely steep incline. This is due to
the movement of fuel in the tank and
does not indicate any malfunction.
NOTE The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units (km or
miles). Refer to “Changing the function
settings”.
Average fuel consumption display
This displays the average fuel
consumption from the last reset to the
present time. The reset mode
conditions for the average fuel
consumption display can be switched
between “Auto reset” and “Manual
reset”. For information on how to
change the average fuel consumption
display setting, refer to “Changing the
function settings”.
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NOTE The average fuel consumption
display can be reset separately for the
auto reset mode and for the manual
reset mode.
NOTE “---” is displayed when the
average fuel consumption cannot be
measured.
NOTE The initial (default) setting is
“Auto reset mode”.
NOTE The average fuel consumption
will depend on the driving conditions
(road conditions, how you drive, etc.).
The displayed fuel consumption may
vary from the actual fuel consumption.
Treat the fuel consumption displayed as
just a rough guideline.
NOTE The memory of the manual reset
mode or auto reset mode for the
average fuel consumption display is
erased if the battery is disconnected.
NOTE The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units {km/L,
L/100 km, mpg}. Refer to “Changing
the function settings”.
Start&Stop monitor (where
provided)
The accumulated time the engine has
been stopped by Start&Stop system is
displayed. Refer to Start&Stop system.
NOTE When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON again, the
accumulated time will be reset.Outside temperature display (if so
equipped)
This displays the temperature outside
the vehicle.
NOTE The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units (°C or
°F). Refer to “Changing the function
settings”.
NOTE Depending on factors such as
the driving conditions, the displayed
temperature may vary from the actual
outside temperature.
Frozen road warning (where
provided)
If the outside air temperature drops
below approx. 3°C (37 °F), the alarm
sounds and the outside air temperature
warning symbol (A) flashes for about 10
seconds.
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Engine coolant temperature display
This indicates the engine coolant
temperature. If the coolant becomes
hot,
will blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine
coolant temperature display while you
are driving.
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Fuel remaining display
The fuel remaining display indicates the
fuel level in the fuel tank when the
ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON.
1 — Full
0 — Empty
NOTE It may take several seconds to
stabilise the display after refilling the
tank.
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