maintenance FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS …
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its
maintenance. Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection)
(the car’s wellbeing).
SERVICE
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its
safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come. CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written
on the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery),
visit a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s
electric system can support the required load. RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with
emissions to ensure better respect for the environment.

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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 6
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................ 6
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ELECTRONIC ALARM ....................................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH ........................................................... 15
INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 17
INSTRUMENTS .................................................................... 18
RICONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ..... 22
SEATS ..................................................................................... 41
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................................... 44
STEERING WHEEL ............................................................. 45
REARVIEW MIRRORS ........................................................ 46
HEATING/AND CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... 48
HEATING AND VENTILATION ..................................... 50
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 52
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............. 54
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ........................................................... 59
WINDOW CLEANING ..................................................... 61
CEILING LIGHT ................................................................... 63
CONTROLS .......................................................................... 65INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ................................................... 67
ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED
DOUBLE SUNROOF ........................................................... 72
DOORS .................................................................................. 74
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ..................................................... 76
BOOT ..................................................................................... 78
BONNET ............................................................................... 85
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ................................................... 87
HEADLIGHTS ....................................................................... 88
ABS SYSTEM .......................................................................... 90
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 92
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 96
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 97
MULTIPLA VAN ................................................................... 99
SOUND SYSTEM ................................................................. 102
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 107
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 109
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1 Fixed vent to send air to the side windows - 2 Adjustable and swivel air vents - 3 Horn - 4 Oddments tray -
5 Driver’s airbag - 6 Hazard light switch - 7 Instrument panel and warning lights - 8 Fixed air vent - 9 Adjustable and
swivel air vents - 10 Oddments tray - 11 Passenger’s airbag (where fitted) - 12 External light stalk - 13 Glove
compartment - 14 Bonnet lever - 15 Steering wheel adjustment lever - 16 Windscreen wiper/washer lever -
17 Headlight beam adjuster - 18 Gearshift lever - 19 Heating and ventilation controls - 20 Coin/credit card holder -
21 Cigar lighter and ashtray flap - 22 Current socket - 23 Oddment tray/glass holder
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of
the components of your Fiat Multipla. These labels bear symbols that
remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular
component.
The plate summarising the symbols used (A) can be found under the
bonnet.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your car from attempted theft, it has been fitted with
an electronic engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) which is automatically
activated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each ignition key grip. The device
transmits a radio-frequency signal when the engine is started through a
special aerial built into the ignition switch. The modulated signal, which
changes each time the engine is started, is the password by means of
which the control unit recognises the key and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is removed from STOP, or PARK, the
protection system will immobilise the engine.
When the key is turned to MAR at engine startup:
❒If the code is acknowledged warning light (A)
¢on the instrument
panel will flash briefly; the code system has acknowledged the key code
and deactivates the engine immobiliser. When the key is turned to
AVV, the engine starts up.
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The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp knocks.
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❒If warning light ¢remains lit (together with
warning light
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code is not acknowledged. Bring the key back to
STOP then onto MAR again. If it still remains
immobilised, try with another key.
If it is still not possible to start the engine, you will
have to use the emergency procedure (see section “In
an emergency”) and contact Fiat Dealership.
Starting up with ignition key at MAR:
❒If warning light
¢comes on, it means that the
system is making a self-test (e.g. for a voltage drop).
The first time you stop you can test the system:
switch off the engine turning the key to STOP; then
turn to MAR again: warning light
¢comes on and
should go out after about one second. If it remains
alight, repeat the operations described above,
leaving the key at STOP for more than 30 seconds. If the problem persists, go to a Fiat Dealership.
❒If warning light
¢flashes it means that the car is
not protected by the immobiliser. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately and get them to store the
codes of all the keys in the memory.
IMPORTANT The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp
knocks.
IMPORTANT Each key handed over with the car has
its own code, different from all the others, which must
be stored in the memory of the system’s control unit.
To have new keys memorised (maximum seven) go to
a Fiat Dealership taking with you all the keys in your
possession, the CODE card, personal identification
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All the keys and the CODE card must be handed over to the new owner when selling the car.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD
The car is delivered with:
❒key (B) and key (A) when the car is fitted with door remote control.
❒two copies of key (B) when the car is fitted with electronic alarm.
Keys are delivered with a CODE card that bears the following:
A - the electronic code to be used for emergency starting (see
“Emergency starting” in section “In an emergency”);
B - the mechanical key code to be given to the Fiat Dealership when
ordering duplicate keys;
C - spaces for any remote control stickers when the car is fitted with the
remote control option.
Make sure you have the electronic code of the CODE card with you at
all times in the event you have to perform an emergency start-up.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect efficiency of the electronic
devices contained inside the keys, they should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
Key (A) (delivered in one copy only) is the one to be used normally for:
❒starting up
❒locking/unlocking the doors
❒locking/unlocking the fuel cap
❒deactivating the passenger’s airbag.
Key (B), with built-in remote control, performs the same functions as key
(A) for cars fitted with door remote control and/or electronic alarm.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control built into the ignition key has a button (C) and a led
(D) (where required); the button activates the remote control and the
led flashes to show that the transmitter is sending the code to the
receiver. The remote control operates at radio-frequency.
Ministerial homologation
In accordance with the regulations in force in each country as concerns
radio-frequency, the following shall be pointed out: the specific
homologation numbers for each country are indicated in the last pages of
this handbook and for markets requiring transmitter code marking, the
homologation number is printed directly on the key grip.
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Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They should be disposed of as specified by law in the
special containers provided, or take them to a Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their disposal.
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DUPLICATE KEYS
If you need extra keys, go to a Fiat Dealership and
take all the keys and the CODE card with you. Fiat
Dealership will store all the old and new keys (up to 7
keys) in the memory. Fiat Dealership may ask you to
prove that you are the owner of the car.
The codes of any keys that are not handed over when
the new storage procedure is carried out will be
deleted from the memory to prevent any lost or
stolen keys being used to start the car.REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with
incorporated remote control.
Should a new key with remote control be necessary,
contact directly a Fiat Dealership, taking with you the
CODE card, a personal identity document and the
car’s ownership documents.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
If, when the remote control button is pressed, the led
flashes only once or the instrument panel led (F)
remains lit for about 2 minutes, change the batteries
with others of the same kind: open the plastic case by
inserting a screwdriver in slot (E). Insert the new
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ELECTRONIC ALARM
The electronic alarm has the following functions:
❒central door locking/unlocking remote control;
❒perimetral surveillance, which picks up opened doors, bonnet and
tailgate;
❒volumetric surveillance, which picks up the movement of any intruders
inside the passenger compartment.
OPERATION
The electronic alarm of Fiat Multipla is controlled by the receiver located
in the dashboard under the front right panelling. It is activated by the
radio-frequency remote control built into the ignition key.
It will only work when the ignition key is removed from position STOP
or PARK.
The electronic alarm control unit also includes the self-powered alarm
siren; the siren may be deactivated.
To switch the electronic alarm on: press briefly the remote control
button (C). You should hear a “beep” and the direction indicators switch
on for about 3 seconds (in countries where legislation permits it). The
warning led (F) inside the car will flash as long as the car alarm is on.
To switch the electronic alarm off: press the remote control button
again. You will hear two “beeps” and the direction indicators will flash
twice (in countries where legislation permits it).
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To deactivate the volumetric surveillance: the
volumetric protection function can be deactivated
before activating the electronic alarm in this way: turn
the ignition key from STOP and bring it in rapid
succession onto MAR then back to STOP, after which,
remove the key.
The led (F) on the instrument panel will light up for
about 2 seconds to confirm that the sensors have been
cut off.
To reactivate the volumetric protection (before
enabling the electronic alarm) turn the key to MAR for
more than 30 seconds.
If, however, the volumetric protection has been
deactivated and you wish to operate one of the
electronic controls managed by the ignition key in
MAR (e.g. electric windows) turn the key to MAR, use
the required electric control then bring the key back
to STOP within 30 seconds. In this way the volumetric
protection will not be reactivated.
To cut out the siren: press the remote control button
for about 4 seconds when enabling the electronic
alarm.
Five beeps will be heard which indicate that the siren
has been disabled and the alarm has been enabled.SELF-TEST
If when switching the car alarm on, you hear a “beep”
followed after about one second by a shorter “beep”,
check that the doors, bonnet and boot are all closed
properly, then try switching the alarm on again. If the
problem repeats, contact Fiat Dealership.
PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM
When your new car is handed over to you, the
electronic alarm has already been programmed by the
Fiat Dealership. Any subsequent programming should
also be carried out by a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The electronic alarm operation is
prepared according to the laws of the specific country.
This operation is only to be carried out by a Fiat
Dealership, to avoid damaging the electronic memory
storage system.