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SERVICE STATION GUIDE
79J090
Windshield washer fluid
(See Section 8)Engine oil dipstick (Yellow)
(See Section 8)
Tire pressure (RHD)
(See tire information label
on driver’s door lock pillar)
Tire changing tools
(See Section 4)
Spare tire
(See Section 8)
Fuel
(See Section 1)
Tire pressure (LHD)
(See tire information label on driver’s
door lock pillar) Battery
(See Section 8) Engine coolant
(See Section 8) Engine hood
(See Section 4)
Engine oil and filter
(See Section 8)
LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
(RHD)
(LHD)
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BATTERY LABEL SYMBOL MEANINGS
79J001
No smoking, no naked flames,
no sparks
Shield eyesKeep away from children
Battery acidNote operating instructions
Explosive gas
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To release this system:
To unlock all the side doors, insert the key
in the driver’s door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle twice.
To unlock only the driver’s door, insert
the key in that door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle once.
83E105
Rear
Front
❒When the remote controller is placed
near an electric appliance such as per-
sonal computer.
The Keyless Start System, controller mod-
el S62J1 and key model TS001 are in com-
pliance with the essential requirements
and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
NOTE
❒Make sure the ignition key is stowed
in the remote controller. If the remote
controller becomes unreliable, you can
not lock or unlock the doors and start
the engine.
❒Be sure that the driver always carries
the remote controller.
❒If you lose your remote controller, see
your Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble to have the lost one deactivated.
❒You can use up to four remote con-
trollers and ignition keys for your ve-
hicle. Ask your Fiat Dealership for de-
tails.
❒The battery life of the remote con-
troller is about two years, but it can
very depending on usage conditions. KEYLESS START SYSTEM
(if equipped)
The keyless start system enables the fol-
lowing operations:
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch on the door
handle. For details, refer to the expla-
nation in this section.
❒You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ig-
nition Switch” in the “STEERING COL-
UMN CONTROLS” section and
“Starting the Engine” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/ UNLOCK but-
tons on the remote controller. Refer
to “Keyless Entry System” in the “BE-
FORE DRIVING” section.
NOTE The keyless start system may not
function correctly depending on the en-
vironment or operating conditions as fol-
lows:
❒When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a
cellular phone with you.
❒When the remote controller is in con-
tact with or covered by a metal object.
❒When the radio wave type remote key-
less entry is used nearby.
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When the door (s) is (are) unlocked:
❒the turn signal lights will flash twice, and
❒the interior light will turn on for about
15 seconds and then fade out with the
interior light switch in the middle po-
sition. If you push the ignition switch
during that time, the light will start to
fade out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you op-
erate the request switch to lock.
NOTE
❒The door locks can not be operated by
the request switch under the follow-
ing conditions:
– if any door is open or incompletely
closed;
– if the ignition switch is in a position
other than LOCK;
– if the ignition key is inserted in the ig-
nition switch.
❒If no doors are opened within about 30
seconds after unlocking by pushing the
request switch, the doors will be locked
automatically again.
❒If a spare remote controller is in the ve-
hicle, the request switches may not op-
erate normally.
❒The remote controller will only oper-
ate a request switch if it is within the
switch’s operating range. For example,
if the remote controller is within the
operating range of the driver’s door re-
quest switch, the driver’s door switch
can be operated but the front passen-
ger’s door switch or rear door switch
can not be operated.
IMPORTANT The remote controller is
a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the remote controller away from
magnetic objects such as a television. When the remote controller is within ap-
proximately 80 cm from the front door
handle or rear door, you can lock or un-
lock the doors by pushing the request
switch.
NOTE❒The request switch operating range is
within approximately 80 cm of the door
handle or rear door handle. If the re-
mote controller is outside this range, it
will not operate the request switch.
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If you are too close to the door glass,
the remote controller may not oper-
ate.
80 cm
80 cm
80 cm
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Replacement of the battery
If the transmitter/ remote controller be-
comes unreliable, replace the battery.
To replace the battery for the
transmitter of the keyless entry
❒Remove the screw (1), and open the
transmitter cover.
❒Remove the transmitter (2). Type 1
The Keyless Entry System, Transmitter
model TS002 and Receiver model R62J1
or R51K0 are in compliance with the es-
sential requirements and other provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Type 2
The Keyless Start System, controller mod-
el S62J1 and key model TS001 are in com-
pliance with the essential requirements
and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
IMPORTANT The transmitter/remote
controller is a sensitive electronic instru-
ment. To avoid damaging the transmit-
ter/remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the transmitter/remote con-
troller away from magnetic objects
such as a television.
(1)
(2)
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NOTE
❒The maximum operating distance is
about 5 meter (16 ft.), but this can vary
depending on the surroundings, espe-
cially near other transmitting devices
such as radio towers or CB (Citizen’s
Band) radios.
❒The door locks can not be operated
with the transmitter/ remote con-
troller:
– if the ignition switch is in a position
other than “LOCK” or the ignition
key is inserted in the ignition switch,
or
– if any door is open or incompletely
closed.
❒If you lose your transmitter/ remote
controller, ask your Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible for a replacement and
to have the lost one deactivated.
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❒Put the edge of a coin or a flat blade
screw driver in the slot of the trans-
mitter (2) and pry it open.
❒Replace the battery (3) (Lithium disc-
type CR1620 or equivalent) so its +
terminal faces the “+” mark of the
transmitter.
❒Close the transmitter and install it in-
to the transmitter holder.
❒Close the transmitter cover, install and
tighten the screw (1).
❒Make sure the door locks can be op-
erated with the transmitter.
❒Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium bat-
teries with ordinary household trash.
(2)
(3)
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To replace the battery for the
remote controller of the keyless
start system
❒Insert a flat blade screw driver covered
with a soft cloth in the slit of the re-
mote controller and pry it open.
❒Replace the battery (1) (Lithium disc
type CR2032 or equivalent) so its +
terminal faces the bottom of the case
as shown in the illustration.
❒Close the remote controller firmly.
❒Make sure the door locks can be op-
erated with the remote controller.
❒Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium bat-
teries with ordinary household trash.
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Swallowing a lithium battery
may cause serious internal
injury. Do not allow anyone to swal-
low a lithium battery. Keep lithium
batteries away from children and
pets. If swallowed, contact physician
immediately.
WARNING
IMPORTANT The transmitter/ remote
controller is a sensitive electronic instru-
ment. To avoid damaging it, do not expose
it to dust or moisture or tamper with in-
ternal parts.
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Rear door
1) Rear door unlatch switch
You can lock and unlock the rear door by
using the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open the rear door, push and hold the
rear door unlatch switch (1) and lift the
rear door.
NOTE When the rear door is closed in-
completely, follow the procedure below:
❒Push the rear door unlatch switch (1)
and open the rear door a little.
❒After a few seconds, close the rear
door.
❒Make sure that the rear door is closed
completely.If you can not unlatch the rear door by
pushing the unlatch switch (1) due to a dis-
charged battery or malfunction, follow the
procedures below to unlatch the rear
door from inside the vehicle.
❒Fold the rear seat forward for easier ac-
cess. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats” sec-
tion for details on how to fold the rear
seat forward.
(1)
79J026
Always make sure that the
rear door is closed and
latched securely. Completely closing
the rear door helps prevent occupants
from being thrown from the vehicle in
the event of an accident. Completely
closing it also helps keep exhaust gas-
es from entering the vehicle.
WARNING
❒Push open the rear door from inside by
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)
using a flat blade screw driver or the
jack handle. The rear door will be
latched again by closing the rear door
simply.
If the rear door can not be unlatched, have
the vehicle inspected by your Fiat Deal-
ership.
(2)
79J099
To avoid injury, do not use
your finger to push the
emergency lever.
Make sure there is not anyone near
the rear door when pushing open the
rear door from inside the vehicle.
WARNING
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❒If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable. The red indicator light will turn
off within several seconds after the re-
mote controller is returned in the ve-
hicle except in the rear luggage area.
When the remote controller is in the ve-
hicle except the rear luggage area, you can
turn the ignition switch without using an
ignition key.
NOTE
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
❒The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor. VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch can be operated when
the remote controller is in the vehicle ex-
cept the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, push the switch first.
NOTE You must push in the ignition
switch to turn it from the “LOCK” posi-
tion to the “ACC” position. To return to
the “LOCK” position from the “ACC” po-
sition, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you can not turn
the ignition switch.
NOTE
❒The ignition switch can be turned to the
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate
for several seconds and then turn off to
protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch once
and push the switch again.
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Never return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and remove the ignition key
while the vehicle is moving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Always return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle
even if a short time. Also do not leave
children alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could cause ac-
cidental movement of the vehicle or
could tamper with power windows or
power sunroof. They also could suf-
fer from heat stroke in warm or hot
weather. These could result in severe
injury or even death.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
❒Do not use the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds at a time. For diesel
engine model, do not use the starter
motor for more than 30 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, wait
15 seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several at-
tempts, check the fuel and ignition sys-
tems or consult your Fiat Dealership.
❒Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“ON” position if the engine is not run-
ning as the battery will discharge. Ignition switch reminder
(When using the keyless start system)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position if it is in the “ACC” po-
sition when the driver’s door is opened.
Ignition key reminder
(When using the ignition key)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in
the ignition switch when the driver’s door
is opened.
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tion) and there may be something wrong
with both the rear brake force control
function and anti-lock function of the ABS
system.
If one of these happens, have the system
inspected by your Fiat Dealership.
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNING LIGHT
65D529
66J033
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving, there may be something wrong with
the ABS.
If this happens:
❒Pull off the road and stop carefully.
❒Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-
ing light still stays on, the system will be
something wrong.
If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on, or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is
equipped with the rear brake force con-
trol function (Proportioning valve func-SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT
(if equipped)
ESP
®is a registered trademark of Daim-
lerChrysler AG.
This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the ESP
®systems other than ABS
is activated. If this light blinks, drive care-
fully.When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly
so you can check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when dri-
ving and remains on, there may be some-
thing wrong with the ESP
®systems (other
than ABS). You should have the system in-
spected by an authorized FIAT dealer.
NOTE When you disconnect and re- con-
nect the battery, ESP
®system functions
other than ABS will be deactivated and the
slip indicator light will blink 1 time per sec-
ond. For details on how to reactive the
ESP
®systems, refer to “SLIP Indicator
Light” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
For details of the ESP
®systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
The ESP®systems cannot
prevent accidents. Always
drive carefully.
WARNING
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