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1. Light and direction indicator stalk – 2. Steering wheel with air bag – 3. Instrument panel – 4. Windscreen/rear window
wiper lever – 5. Central air vents – 6. Sound system compartment – 7. Various controls – 8. Passenger’s air bag – 9. Right-
hand side air vent – 10. Glove compartment – 11. Air distribution controls – 12. Right power window control – 13. Left
power window control – 14. Climate control system buttons – 15. Ignition switch – 16. Steering wheel adjusting lever
– 17. Left-hand side air vent.
F0Z0677m
Fig. 1DASHBOARD AND CONTROLSThe presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
Left-hand drive versions
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Right-hand drive versions
1. Passenger’s air bag – 2. Central air vents – 3. Various controls – Sound system compartment – Light and direction indica-
tor stalk – 6. Instrument panel – 7. Steering wheel with air bag – 8. Windscreen/rear window wiper lever – 6. Right-hand
side air vent – 10. Ignition switch – 11. Steering wheel adjusting lever – 12. Air distribution controls – 13. Right power 
window control – 14. Left power window control – 15. Climate control system buttons – 16. Glove compartment 
– 17. Left-hand side air vent.
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F
E
F0Z0678m
fig. 2 
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F0Z0036m
fig. 37
F0Z0744m
fig. 38
REAR VIEW MIRRORSINTERIOR MIRROR fig. 37
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes 
its release in the event of a violent impact with the 
passenger.
The mirror can be adjusted to two different positions 
(normal or antiglare) by means of the lever A.BABY SURVEILLANCE MIRROR fig. 38
(for versions/markets where provided)
The surveillance mirror gives the driver and passenger an
overview of rear seats, to keep under control all passen-
gers (children) on the rear seats. 
The mirror must be fasted to the windscreen using the rel-
evant sucker. Warning: to preserve visibility, the surveil-
lance mirror can only be positioned according to fig. 38,
over a parallel line to the roof trim, at about 11 cm. Do not
place the mirror on printed areas, as it could easily detach. 
This is not a toy and should be kept far from children’s
reach.
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HEATING AND VENTILATION 
fig. 41
1. Vent for windscreen defrosting or demisting – 2. Adjustable central vent – 3. Side adjustable vent – 4. Fixed side
vent to convey air to side windows – 5. Side vents to convey air to front seat passengers’ feet – 6. Side vents to 
convey air to rear seat passengers’ feet.
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F0Z0023m
fig. 42
C
I
TY
F0Z0024m
fig. 43
F0Z0685m
fig. 41
ADJUSTABLE SIDE AND CENTRAL VENTS
fig. 42 – 43
A Fixed vent for side window.
B Adjustable side vents.
C Adjustable central vents.
To use vents B and C press them as shown by the arrow
and adjust them as required (they can be rotated to what-
ever direction).
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F0Z0022m
fig. 44
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on while
standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the introduc-
tion of polluted air. However, it is better not to use the
function for long periods, particularly if there are many peo-
ple on board, to prevent the windows from misting inside.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling condi-
tions faster. Do not use the air recirculation function on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the pos-
sibility of the windows misting inside.
Air distribution knob 
D
ÂĄ
to convey air to the central and side vents;
ÎĽ
to send air to the feet and convey cooler air to 
the dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature 
conditions;
w
to heat with outside harsh temperature: close central
and side vents to convey as much air as possible to
the feet;
≤to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-
for quick windscreen demisting. CONTROLS fig. 44
Air temperature knob A (mixing hot/cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Fan activation/adjustment knob B
0 = fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
-
= maximum fan speed
Air recirculation on/off knob 
C
U
= outside air intake
T
= inside air recirculation
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Air recirculation on/off knob CU
= outside air intake
T
= inside air recirculation
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on while
standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the introduc-
tion of polluted air. However, it is better not to use the
function for long periods, particularly if there are many peo-
ple on board, to prevent the windows from misting inside.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling condi-
tions faster. Do not use the air recirculation function on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the pos-
sibility of the windows misting inside.
Air distribution knob D
ÂĄ
air flow from central vents and side vents;
ÎĽ
to warm the feet and keep the face cool (“bilevel” 
function);
w
to speed up passenger compartment warming; 
≤to warm the passenger compartment and at the same
time demist the windscreen;
-
to demist and defrost the windscreen and front side
windows.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM(for versions/markets where provided)
CONTROLS fig. 46
Air temperature knob 
A(mixing hot/cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Fan activation and climate control system on/off
knob B
0 = fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
-
= maximum fan speed
Press the knob to turn the climate control system on, the
LED on the knob will turn on. Press it again to turn it off,
the LED will turn off.
F0Z0600m
fig. 46
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Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and turn the knob 
Cto 
U
.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have to wait for 
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the operating 
temperature.
WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW
FAST DEMISTING/DEFROSTING 
(MAX-DEF function)
Proceed as follows:
âť’
turn the knob A to the red sector;
âť’
turn the knob C to 
U
;
âť’
turn the knob D to 
-
;
âť’
turn the knob B to 
-
(maximum fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to keep
the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful to
speed up demisting since it dehumidifies the air. Adjust the
controls as described above and press knob B to switch
the climate control system on: the LED on the knob will
light up. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
âť’
fully open the central and side air vents;
âť’
turn the knob A to blue sector;
âť’
turn the knob C to 
U
;
âť’
turn the knob D to 
ÂĄ;
âť’
turn the knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
âť’
turn the knob A to the red sector;
âť’
turn the knob D to the required symbol;
âť’
turn the knob B to the required speed.
FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
âť’
turn the knob A to the red sector;
âť’
turn the knob C to 
T
;
âť’
turn the knob D to 
-
;
âť’
turn the knob B to 
-
(maximum fan speed).
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ÎĽ
air flow towards the front seat feet area. Due to the
natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type
of distribution warms the passenger compartment
up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.
w+ÎĽ
distribution between feet area vents (warmest air)
and dashboard vents (coolest air).
ÂĄ+ÎĽ
distribution between feet area vents and wind-
screen/side front window vents. This type of distri-
bution achieves an adequate warming of the pas-
senger compartment and prevents the windows
from misting up.
The set air distribution is shown by the LEDs on the 
selected buttons.
To restore the automatic air distribution control, press
the AUTO button.
During automatic operation, under particular climate con-
ditions, the system can send air to the windscreen although
the relevant LED does not turn on.
Button 
-
- L
Fast front window demisting/defrosting
Pressing the button 
-
the system activates all the functions
required for fast demisting/defrosting, that is:
âť’
compressor switching-on (if the weather conditions are
suitable);
âť’
air recirculation switching-off;
âť’
maximum air temperature setting (HI); IMPORTANT If the heating fluid is not sufficiently hot, max-
imum fan speed will not be activated immediately to pre-
vent air not warm enough from entering the passenger
compartment.
LO function
This function can be switched on to cool the passenger
compartment as quickly as possible; with this function
switched on the compressor will be engaged whereas air
distribution and fan speed are controlled by the system.
To turn this function off, set the required temperature.
IMPORTANT With the function switched on, however, all
the manual settings can be made.
Buttons 
ÕÔ
– F
Fan speed adjustment
Pressing the buttons 
Ă•
or 
Ôrespectively, the fan speed
shown on the display bars increases or decreases.
The fan can be cut off only if the compressor has been
switched off (B button).
To restore automatic fan speed control, press the 
AUTO
button.
Buttons 
ÂĄwÎĽ
– G H I
Air distribution manual selection
Pressing the buttons, one of the five possible air flow 
distribution patterns can be selected:
ÂĄ
air flow to the windscreen and front side window
vents to demist or defrost them.
w
air flow to the central and side dashboard vents to ven-
tilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
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âť’
fan speed enabling depending on the coolant 
temperature;
âť’
air flow conveying to the windscreen and front side win-
dows;
âť’
heated rear window switching-on.
IMPORTANT This function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature exceeds 50 °C (petrol
versions) or 35 °C (Diesel versions).
When the function is on, the LEDs on button 
-
and those
on the heated rear window button 
(
turn on, whereas
the AUTO button LED will turn off; when this function is
on, the only operations possible are fan speed adjustment
and heated rear window switching-off.
To turn the function off, press the button 
-
again or
the AUTO button.
USING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM The system can be turned on in different ways, it is how-
ever advisable to set the required temperature and then
to press the AUTO button. In this way, the system starts
to work fully automatically to reach the required com-
fort conditions as soon as possible.
During automatic operation it is possible:âť’
to select the required temperature (buttons 
ÔÕ
– E);
âť’
to activate or deactivate air recirculation 
(button 
T
– D);
âť’
to activate fast window demisting/defrosting 
(button 
-
– L);
âť’
to select air distribution (buttons 
ÂĄwÎĽ
– G H I);
âť’
to select the fan speed (buttons 
ÕÔ
– F).
The system will automatically modify its settings accord-
ing to set changes and the button LED will turn off. 
To restore automatic operation press again the 
AUTO
button.
SYSTEM SERVICING
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about 10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.
The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not pollute the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances should R12 fluid be used as it is in-
compatible with the system components.
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F0Z0127m
fig. 50
WINDOW WASHINGThe right stalk fig. 50 controls windscreen wiper/washer
and rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
The device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
The stalk has five different positions (four speed levels):
A windscreen wiper off.
B intermittent operation.
C continuous slow operation.
D continuous fast operation.
E fast temporary operation (spring-return position).
The temporary fast function lasts as long as you manually
keep the stalk in that position. The stalk returns to 
position A when it is released, automatically stopping 
the windscreen wipers.
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Windscreen wiper slowing down according 
to car speed 
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, when decelerating until stopping the
car, will the windscreen wiper will slow down automati-
cally. Speed will be resumed automatically when the car
speed exceeds 10 km/h. The windscreen speed can be
changed manually at any time.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (spring-return
position) to operate the windscreen washer.
Keep the stalk pulled, with just one movement, to operate
the washer jet and the windscreen wiper; the latter auto-
matically turns on if you keep the stalk pulled for more than
half a second. The windscreen wiper stops operating a few
strokes after releasing the stalk; a further “cleaning stroke”,
after a few seconds, completes the wiping operation.
Never use the windscreen wipers to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In these conditions, the windscreen wipers
may be submitted to excessive effort resulting in
motor protection cutting in and wiper operation in-
hibition for a few seconds. If the operation is not
restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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