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Selecting the language (Language)
After setting, display messages can be shown in different
languages: Italian, German, English, Spanish, French, Por-
tuguese, Polish and Dutch.
To set the desired language, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the button MODE: the previously set “lan-
guage” will flash on the display;
– press the button + or − to select;
– briefly press the button MODE to go back to the menu
screen or press the button for a prolonged time to go back
to the standard screen without storing the settings.
Adjust the failure/warning buzzer volume
(Buzzer Volume)
With this function the volume of the buzzer which ac-
companies the display of any failure/warning can be ad-
justed according to 8 levels.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the button MODE: the previously set
volume “level” will flash on the display;
– press the button + or − for setting;
– briefly press the button MODE to go back to the menu
screen or press the button for a prolonged time to go back
to the standard screen without storing the settings. – when accessing the “Consumption” submenu (for versions/
markets where provided): briefly press the button
MODE and the display will show “km/l”, “l/100km” or “mpg”
(depending on the previous setting);”
If the set distance unit is “km”, the fuel consumption unit
will be displayed in km/l or l/100km.
If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel consumption unit
will be displayed in “mpg”.
– Press the button
+or − to select;
– When accessing the “Temperature” submenu: briefly press
the button MODE and the display will show “°C” or “°F”
(depending on the previous setting);
– Press the button +or − to select.
After setting, briefly press the button MODE to go back
to the submenu screen or press the button for a longer
time to go back to the main menu screen without stor-
ing settings.
– Press the button MODE again for a longer time to go
back to the standard screen or to the main menu according
to the current menu level displayed.
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– Average consumption B (for versions/markets where
provided)
– Average speed B
– Trip time B (driving time).
NOTE “Trip B” function can be excluded (see paragraph
“Trip B on”). “‘Range to empty” cannot be reset.
Values displayed
Range (for versions/markets where provided)
This value shows the distance that the car can still cover
before needing fuel, assuming that driving conditions are
kept unvaried. The display will show the reading “----”
when the following events take place:
– range value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car parked with engine running for long.
Trip distance
This value shows the distance covered from the start of
the new mission.Average consumption (for versions/markets where provided)This value shows the average consumption from the start
of the new mission.Instant consumption (for versions/markets where provided)This indicates instant fuel consumption and it is constant-
ly updated. The display will show “----” if the car is parked
with the engine running.
TRIP COMPUTER (for versions/markets, where provided)
General features
The “Trip computer” is provided on cars fitted with mul-
tifunction display or reconfigurable multifunction display.
With ignition key at MAR, the “Trip computer” displays
information about the operating status of the car. This
function comprises the “General trip” concerning the
“complete mission” of the car (journey) and “Trip B”, (on-
ly available on reconfigurable multifunction display), con-
cerning the partial mission of the car; this function is in-
cluded in the general trip information (as shown in fig. 30).
Both functions can be reset (reset means start of a new
journey).
“General Trip” displays the figures relating to:
– Range to empty (for versions/markets, where provided)
– Trip distance
– Average consumption (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– Instant consumption (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– Average speed
– Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B”, available on the reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play only, shows only the figures relating to:
– Trip distance B
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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTSSome useful tips are given below for fuel saving and re-
ducing harmful emissions of CO
2and other pollutants
(nitrogen oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons, Particulate
Matter (PM) etc.).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled servicing plan.”
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
sumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of
the car (especially when driving in town) and its trim great-
ly affects consumption and stability.
Accessories installed on longitudinal bars
Remove accessories like: roof racks, ski racks, luggage con-
tainer, etc. from the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air penetration and ad-
versely affect consumption levels. When needing to
carry particularly voluminous objects, preferably use
a trailer.
To change gears properly you must push
the clutch pedal fully down. For this rea-
son, there must be no obstacles on the floor un-
der the pedals: ensure that rubber mats (if any)
are lying flat and do not interfere with the pedals.
WARNING
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shifting lever, because this pressure, even
if light, over time can wear out the gearbox
internal components.
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clutching is absolutely pointless on modern cars and also
increases consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and road allow, use
a higher gear. Using a low gear for faster acceleration will
increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear increases con-
sumption, emissions an engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases with speed.
Avoiding unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost
in terms of both fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs will greatly af-
fect consumption and emissions: acceleration should be
gradual.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts will prevent the en-
gine from reaching optimal running temperature. This re-
sults in a significant increase in consumption levels (from
+15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and emission of harmful
substances. Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed.
Rear heated window, additional headlights, windscreen
wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount of en-
ergy, therefore a higher requirement of current involves
and increase of fuel consumption (up to +25% in the
urban cycle).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an additional load which
greatly affects the engine leading to higher consumption
(on average up to +20%): when the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for aerodynamic control
may adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill or at
idle or high speed: under these conditions the engine
warms up much more slowly, increasing electrical con-
sumption and emissions. It is therefore advisable to move
off immediately, slowly, avoiding high speeds: in this way
the engine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when starting at traffic lights or be-
fore switching off the engine. This and also double de-
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❒
extra-urban cycle: drive simulating the driving of the car
out of town with frequent acceleration in all gears; the
speed varies from 0 to 120 km/h;
❒
combined consumption: the weighting is around 37%
urban cycle and 63% extra-urban cycle.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic conditions, weath-
er conditions, driving style, general condition of the car,
trim level/equipment/accessories, use of the climate con-
trol system, vehicle load, presence of roof racks and oth-
er situations that adversely affect the aerodynamics or wind
resistance lead to different fuel consumption figures than
those measured.
FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe fuel consumption figures given in the table below are
determined on the basis of the homologation tests set
down by relevant European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for measuring con-
sumption:❒
urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that sim-
ulates urban use of the car;
Consumption according to the European Directive in force (litres/100 km)Versions Urban Extra-urban Combined
1.1 – Actual – Active 7.0 4.8 5.6(*) Eco 6.6 4.1 5.0
1.2 – Dynamic – Emotion 7.1 4.8 5.6
(*) Eco 6.6 4.1 5.0(▲) 6.4 4.0 4.9
1.3 Multijet 70 HP
Dynamic – Emotion 5.4 3.7 4.3
1.3 Multijet 75 HP with DPFDynamic – Emotion 5.2 3.6 4.2(*) Extended ratios to reduce CO
2 emissions
(
▲) Euro 5 ECO versions
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Engine starting .............................. 111
–procedure for petrol
versions ....................................... 111
Engine stopping (Fiat CODE) ... 5
Engine
– engine lock (Fiat CODE) ..... 4
– identification codes ............... 193
– marking .................................... 192
– technical specifications ......... 194
Environment
– emission reduction
devices ......................................... 90
Environmental protection ......... 90
Environmental protection ......... 90
– diesel particulate filter (DPF) 90
EOBD system ............................... 79
ESP system .................................... 76
Exterior lights
(switching on) ............................ 48Fiat CODE system ..................... 5
Fix&Go automatic
(quick tyre repair kit) ............... 143
– wheel replacement ................ 143Flashing
(main beam headlights) ............ 48
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ................... 204-205
Fog lights
– bulb replacement ................... 154
– switching on ............................ 54
Follow me home
(headlight device) ...................... 49
“Follow me home” device ......... 49
Front air bags ............................... 104
– deactivation ............................ 106
– driver ........................................ 105
– passenger ................................. 105
Front ceiling light ......................... 52
– bulb replacement ................... 158
Front light units
– bulb arrangement .................. 189
– bulb replacement ................... 152
Front seats .................................... 31
– adjustment ......................... 31-32
– cleaning .................................... 190
– headrests ................................. 33
Fuel cap .......................................... 89Fuel consumption ........................ 206
Fuel cut off switch (system) ...... 54
Fuel cut off switch ....................... 54
Fuel flap .......................................... 89
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
– fuel type ..................... 87-194-203
Fuel lock system .......................... 54
Fuel reserve .................................. 203
Fuel savings ................................... 115
Fuel supply (specifications) ........ 195
Fuel tank (capacity) ..................... 203
Fuel
– at the filling station ........... 87-88
– consumption ........................... 206
– fuel cut off switch
(system) ................................... 54
– fuel filler cap opening ........... 89
– fuel filler cap ........................... 89
– fuel level gauge and reserve
warning light ........................... 15
– specifications .......................... 203
Fuse boxes (location) .......... 161-162
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