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CIGARETTE LIGHTER fig. 62
This is located on the central console in
front of the handbrake.
Press button A to activate the cigarette
lighter with ignition key at MAR.
After about 15 seconds the button will
return to its original position and the cig-
arette lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
arette lighter has turned itself off.
fig. 62F0M0084m
The cigarette lighter gets
very hot. Handle it carefully
and make sure children don’t touch
it: risk of fire and/or burning.
WARNING
CUP HOLDERS – CAN HOLDERS
fig. 59-60
There are two cup/can holders in front of
the handbrake and one behind it on the
central console. CARD HOLDER – CD HOLDER
fig. 61
The central console features slots for te
-
lephone cards CDs, magnetic cards or
motorway toll tickets.
fig. 59F0M0082mfig. 61F0M0083m
fig. 60F0M0118m
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RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mo-
bile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.)
shall not be used inside the car unless
a separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices in-
side the passenger compartment (without
a separate aerial) may cause the vehicle
electrical systems to malfunction. This
could compromise safety in addition to
constituting a potential hazard for pas-
sengers’ health.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
With regard to EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), you should
adhere strictly to the instructions provid-
ed by the mobile phone’s manufacturer.
Take care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy wheels
or non-standard wheel hubs: they
could reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency under
sharp, repeated braking or on long
descents. Make sure that nothing ob-
structs the pedals (mats, etc.)
WARNINGINSTALLING ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed
after buying the car in the context of af-
ter-sales service must carry the following
label:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the installation
of transceiving devices provided that they
are installed by a specialised centre ac-
cording to rules of good engineering prac-
tice in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not al-
low the car on the road if devices have
been installed which modify the features
of the car. This may also cause invalida-
tion of warranty in relation to faults
caused by the change or either directly or
indirectly related to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for dam-
age caused by the installation of acces-
sories either not supplied or recom-
mended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided
instructions.
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SAFETY
FRONT AIRBAGS
The car is fitted with front airbags for the
driver and the passenger, and with a knee
bag on the driver’s side (for versions/mar -
kets, where provided).
The front driver/passenger airbags and the
driver’s knee bag (for versions/markets,
where provided) have been designed to
protect the occupants of the front seats
in the event of head-on crashes of medi-
um/high severity, by placing the bag be-
tween the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Non-activation in other types of crash
(side-on collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs,
etc.) is therefore not a sign of system mal-
function.
An electronic control unit causes the bag
to inflate in the event of a head-on crash.
The bag will inflate instantaneously, placing
itself between the front occupant’s body
and the structures which could cause in-
jury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
The front driver/passenger airbags and the
driver’s knee bag (for versions/markets,
where provided) are not a replacement
for, but rather complement the use of,
seat belts, which should always be worn,
as specified by law in Europe and most
non-European countries. The volume of the front airbags at maxi-
mum inflation fills most of the space
between the steering wheel and the dri-
ver and between the dashboard and the
passenger.
In the event of an impact, someone not
wearing a seat belt will move forward and
come into contact with the bag which is
still in the opening stage. The protection
offered by the bag is reduced in such
a case.
Front airbags may not be activated in the
following situations:
❒in collisions against highly strainable ob-
jects that do not affect the front surface
of the car (e.g. bumper collision against
guard rail, piles of gravel etc.);
❒jamming of the car underneath othervehicles or protective barriers (e.g. un-
derneath a truck or a guard rail); in this
case, the bags would offer no addition-
al protection with respect to the seat
belt and their deployment is unneces-
sary. In these cases, non-deployment of
the airbag does not necessarily indicate
a system malfunction.
Do not apply stickers or oth-
er objects on the steering
wheel, passenger side airbag cover or
upper side upholstery. Do not place
objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the
passenger side dashboard because
these could interfere with the correct
opening of the airbag and cause se-
vere injury to occupants.
WARNING
The airbags are not deployed in the event
of minor collisions (for which the with-
holding action of the seat belts is suffi-
cient). For this reason, the seat belt must
be worn at all times. In the case of side-
on collisions, the seat belts hold occupants
in the correct position and prevent them
from being thrown out of the car by a very
violent collision.
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IMPORTANT If the battery’s charge stays
below 50% for a long time it becomes
damaged through sulphation, which re-
duces its capacity and ability to start
the car.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (this can happen as early as
−10°C). Refer to “Car inactivity” in “Start-
ing and driving” if the car is left parked for
a long time.
If, after buying the car, you want to install
electrical devices that require a permanent
electric supply (alarm, etc.) or devices that
use a lot of electricity, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership. Their qualified personnel, in addi-
tion to suggesting the most suitable de-
vices from the Lineaccessori Fiat range,
will evaluate the overall electricity con-
sumption, checking whether the car’s elec-
tric system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be in-
tegrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue to consume
energy even when the engine is switched
off, they gradually run down the battery.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
it last longer, follow these instructions
closely:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly to prevent the ceiling courtesy
lights from staying on;
❒turn off the ceiling lights, although thecar does have an automatic system for
switching off internal lights;
❒do not leave devices (e.g. sound sys-tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on theelectrical system, disconnect the nega-
tive battery cable;
❒make sure battery terminals are fullytightened.
Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if
you want to install accessories (anti-
theft device, mobile phone, etc.): they
will suggest the most suitable devices
and advise you if a higher-capacity bat-
tery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances
that can be very harmful to
the environment. It is advis-
able to have the battery
changed by a Fiat Dealership, where
it will be disposed of properly and in
accordance with the law.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm place
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
If you have to perform any
operation on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
WARNING
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS LIFE
Fiat has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment t\
hrough the constant improvement of its production
processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly “eco-compa\
tible”. To give customers the best possible service in ter ms
of respecting environmental laws and in response to European Directive 2\
000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of their life,
Fiat is offering its customers the opportunity of handing over their veh\
icle* at the end of its life without incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the\
last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses as
a result of it having a zero or negative market value. In all European \
Union countries, until 1st January 2007, only vehicles regis-
tered after 1st July 2002 were collected free of charge, while since 200\
7 collection has been free of charge irrespective of the year
of registration as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (i\
n particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additi onal
waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, go \
to one of our Dealerships or Fiat-authorised collection and
scrapping centres. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer hig\
h quality service for the collection, treatment and rec ycling
of unused vehicles with respect to the environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centr\
es either from a Fiat or Fiat Commercial Vehicle Dealer -
ship or by calling the freephone number 00800 3428 0000 or by going on t\
he Fiat website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats a\
nd a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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Power stee ring ......................... 54-77
Pretensioners ................................ 94
Prolonged car inactivit y ............... 120
Protecting the environment ........ 89
Radio .............................................. 79
Radio transmitters and mobile phones .......................................... 87
Raising th e car ............................... 163
Rear fog lights – bulb replace ment .................... 150
– control button .......................... 52
Rear view mirrors – exterior ..................................... 36
– interior ...................................... 35
Rear window washer – control ...................................... 50
Rear window wiper – blades .......................................... 181
– control ...................................... 50
– nozzle s........................................ 182
Refuelling ........................................ 88
Removing the pa rcel shelf ........... 67
Rev coun ter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 150 Rim protector
tyres...................... 193
Roof rack/ski rack.......................... 69
Rubber hoses ................................. 180
Safety .............................................. 91
SBR system .................................... 93
Seat adjustment ............................. 32
Seat belts – general warnings ..................... 95
– load limiters ............................. 94
– maintenance .............................. 96
– use .............................................. 92
Seats – adjustment ................................ 32
– cleaning ..................................... 184
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Servicing and care ......................... 165
– Periodic checks ........................ 171
– Scheduled servicing ................ 166
– Scheduled servicing pla n ................. 167-170
– Demanding use of the car...... 171
Side airbags .................................... 106
Side/taillights – control ...................................... 47
– front bulb repla cement .......... 147
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 149
– opening and closing
the tailgate................................. 65
– opening the tailgate in an emergency ................................ 65Main beam headlights
– bulb replace ment .................... 148
– control ...................................... 47
– flashing ....................................... 47
Manual climate control system ... 41
Mechanical Brake Assist ............... 72
Multifunction display .................... 21
– ignition switch ............................ 12
Number plate lights .................... 151
On-board instruments ................ 14
Paint ................................................ 182
Parking ............................................ 114
Parking lig hts .................................. 54
Particulate filter ............................. 90
Passenger compartment air ven ts ........................................ 38
Passenger compartment ventilati on .................................... 37
Performance .................................. 195
Pollen filter ..................................... 177
Power socket ................................ 59
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