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AND CONTROLSSYMBOLS ............................................................................... 5
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 5
KEY KIT AND DOOR LOCKING .................................. 7
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................................ 20
DASHBOARD........................................................................ 21
INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 24
INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 25
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ........................................... 27
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ... 35
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ................................ 68
SEAT ADJUSTMENT .......................................................... 69
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................................ 76
REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 78
HEATING/CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 80
HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 82
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 85
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 89
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 100
WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 104
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 108CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 111
LIGHT CONTROL BUTTONS ......................................... 114
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH.................................................................................. 116
INTERIOR FITTINGS ......................................................... 117
SMOKERS’ KIT ...................................................................... 122
SUNROOF.............................................................................. 123
POWER WINDOWS ......................................................... 125
REAR WINDOW WINDERS ............................................ 128
BOOT ...................................................................................... 128
BONNET ................................................................................ 134
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 136
HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................ 136
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 138
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 140
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 141
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 143
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 144
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 146
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 148
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ............................ 150
D D
A A
S S
H H
B B
O O
A A
R R
D D
A A
N N
D D
C C
O O
N N
T T
R R
O O
L L
S S

IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows…) can
work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable position).
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanism that, in the event the
engine is not started, turns back the ignition key to STOP before
repeating the starting operation.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is to STOP remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
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Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.WARNING
WARNINGWhen getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants from
accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. 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 children in the car.
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If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over
by a Fiat Dealership.WARNING

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INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS
❒Scheduled maintenance programme intervals.
❒Trip computer information.
❒Inertial switch operation (at event).
❒Instrument panel and two-zone automatic climate
control system light dimmer (where provided).❒Display of failure/warning messages.
❒“DUALDRIVE” electric power steering CITY
function on.
❒Messages for functions on.

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TRIP COMPUTER
The “Trip computer” displays information relating to the operating status of the car. This function comprises the
“General trip”, concerning the complete mission of the car and “Trip B”, concerning the partial car mission. The car is
delivered with “Trip B” set to “ON”. This function (as shown in the graph below) is contained within the complete
mission. Both functions are resettable. The “General trip” displays the figures relating to Cruising Range, Travelled
Distance, Average fuel consumption, Current fuel consumption, Average speed, Travel time (driving time). “Trip B”
displays information concerning Travel Distance B, Average fuel consumption B, Average speed B, Travel time B
(driving time). The “Trip B” function can be excluded.
Start of journey procedure (reset)
To start a new journey monitored by the “General Trip”, with the key to MAR, press button
{on right steering
column stalk with mode
&(see paragraph “Display control buttons”).
The reset operation in the presence of the screens concerning the “General trip” makes it possible to reset also the
“Trip B”. The reset operation in the presence of the screens concerning only the “Trip B” makes it possible to reset
only the information associated with this function.
IMPORTANT The “Cruising range” information cannot be reset.
Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission Reset GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission - Start of new missionReset GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission - Start of new mission
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission Reset TRIP B
Reset TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B GENERAL TRIP˙
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WARNINGAny adjustment of the steering wheel position must be carried out only with the
car stationary and the engine turned off.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel can be adjusted both in height (A) and axially (B).
Proceed as follows:
❒release the lever pulling it towards the steering wheel (position 2);
❒adjust the steering wheel as required;
❒lock the lever pushing it forwards (position 1).
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WARNINGIt is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market 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
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
FRONT SEATS
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
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.
Always check that the seat is firmly locked in the runners by trying to
move it back and forth.
Seat height adjustment (driver’s side) (where provided)
Move repeatedly lever (B) upwards or downwards to achieve the
required height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must be carried out only seated in the driver’s
seat with the car at a standstill.
Back rest angle adjustment
Move lever (D) as shown by the arrow, set the back rest in the required
position, then release the lever.
Lumbar adjustment (where provided)
Turn knob (C) clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
lumbar adjustment.
After adjustments, always check that the seat is firmly locked in the runners.WARNING

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
When the knurled ring is at 2pull the lever towards the steering wheel
(stable position).
The warning light 1on the instrument cluster will come on.
Pulling the lever towards the steering wheel again, the main beams are
turned off (and the dipped beams on).
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) regardless of
the position of the knurled ring.
IMPORTANT Check on the display that stable position is not engaged.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the stalk:
❒up (stable position 1): to engage the right-hand direction indicator;
❒down (stable position 2): to engage the left-hand direction indicator.
Warning light For Dwill come on flashing on the instrument cluster.
Indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or down without clicking into position
(unstable position). When released the stalk will return to its home
position.
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“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This function allows the illumination of the space in front of the car for a
preset time.
Activation
With the ignition key at STOP or removed, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel and operate it within 2 minutes from when the engine is
turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the staying on of the lights is
extended by 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.
Each time the lever is operated, the 3warning light turns on together
with the message on the display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
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“Smart washing” function
Pulling the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) operates
the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for over half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
Releasing the stalk will stop the washer jet immediately whereas the
wiper stops working four strokes later.
A further “cleaning stroke” after five seconds, completes the wiping
operation.
RAIN SENSOR (where provided)
The rain sensor (A) is located behind the driving mirror in contact with
the windscreen and has the purpose of automatically adjust, 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.
Activation
Move the right-hand stalk downwards by one position.
The activation of the rain sensor is signalled by a control acquisition
“stroke”.
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ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
Compartment (A), located in the dashboard, is in front of the front
passenger.
Compartment (B), located in the dashboard, is on the steering wheel left-
hand side.
Compartment (C) and DIN compartment (D), located in the dashboard,
are in central position.
The DIN compartment (D) can be removed to install the sound system
of the Lineaccessori Fiat.
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