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a.Trip meter A
b.Trip meter B
c.Average fuel consumption
d.Driving range
e.Thermometer
f.Oil life monitoring
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
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ASPush the trip meter selector knob (1).
QZPush the indicator selector knob (2).
Do not attempt to adjust the
display while driving.
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
WARNING
NOTE
❒Indications will change when you push
and release a knob.
❒The display shows estimated values.
Indications may not be the same as ac-
tual values.
Trip meter
The trip meter can be used to measure
the distance traveled on short trips or be-
tween fuel stops.
You can use the trip meter A or trip me-
ter B independently.
To reset the trip meter to zero, push and
hold the trip meter selector knob (1) for
a while when the display shows the trip
meter.
NOTE The indicated maximum value of
the trip meter is 9999.9. When you run
past the maximum value, the indicated val-
ue will return to 0.0.Average fuel consumption
If you selected average fuel consumption
the last time you drove the vehicle, the
display shows the last value of average fu-
el consumption from previous driving
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position. Unless you reset the val-
ue of average fuel consumption, the dis-
play indicates the value of average fuel
consumption which includes average fuel
consumption during previous driving.
To reset the average fuel consumption to
zero, push and hold the indicator selector
knob (2) for a while when the display
shows the average fuel consumption.
NOTE When you reset the indication or
reconnect the negative (–) terminal to the
battery, the value of average fuel con-
sumption will be shown after driving for
a while.
To change the unit of average fuel con-
sumption, while pushing and holding the
trip meter selector knob (1), turn the in-
dicator selector knob (2).
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Driving range
If you selected driving range the last time
you drove the vehicle, the display indicates
“---” for a few seconds and then indicates
the current driving range when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The driving range shown in the display is
the approximate distance you can drive
until the fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on
current driving conditions.
When the remaining fuel in fuel tank
reaches a low level, the display “---” will
appear.
If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill
the fuel tank immediately regardless of the
value of driving range shown in the display.
As the driving range after refueling is cal-
culated based on the most recent driving
condition, the value is different each time
you refuel.
NOTE If you refuel when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position, the driving
range may not indicate the correct value.
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the value of driving
range will be shown after driving for a
while.Thermometer
The thermometer indicates the outside
temperature.
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (g) will appear on the display.
NOTE The outside temperature indica-
tion is not the actual outside temperature
when driving at low speed, or when
stopped.
If there is something wrong with the ther-
mometer, or just after the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, the dis-
play may not indicate the outside tem-
perature.
The mark (g) will appear whenever the
outside temperature is near freezing, even
if the display does not show the ther-
mometer.
To change the unit of temperature, while
pushing and holding the trip meter selec-
tor knob (1), turn the indicator selector
knob (2).(g)
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NOTE Depending on the vehicle’s speci-
fication, the fuel consumption units of ini-
tial setting are indicated as km/L or
L/100km.
NOTE
❒When you change the units that av-
erage fuel consumption is displayed in,
the instantaneous fuel consumption
units will be changed automatically.
❒When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the unit of the
average fuel consumption will be reini-
tialized. Change the unit again to your
preference.
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NOTE When you reconnect the negative
(–) terminal to the battery, the unit of
temperature will be reinitialized. Change
the unit again to your preference.
Oil life monitoring
The oil life monitoring indicates the re-
maining distance until the next timing to
change the engine oil and oil filter. When
the remaining distance become close to
0 km, you should change the engine oil and
oil filter immediately. The oil service light
in the instrument cluster may also come
on to let you know that you should change
the engine oil and oil filter immediately.
For details on how to change the engine
oil and oil filter, refer to “Changing Engine
Oil and Filter” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are
changed, the oil life monitoring must be
reset to monitor the next oil and oil fil-
ter change timing properly. To reset the
indicator, consult your Fiat Dealership.
When the oil life monitoring is reset, the
oil life monitoring indicates the remain-
ing distance until the next timing to change
engine oil and filter. If the oil service light
was on, it will go out.
IMPORTANT Change the engine oil and
filter immediately when the remaining dis-
tance of the oil life monitoring indication
becomes close to 0 km. If you keep op-
erating the engine with the indication
shows 0 km, severe engine damage can re-
sult.
NOTE If the vehicle is usually used under
severe driving conditions, the engine oil
and oil filter should be changed more fre-
quently regardless the oil life monitoring.
Refer to “Maintenance recommended un-
der severe driving condition” in the “IN-
SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion.Transaxle selector position
indicator (for automatic transaxle)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the display (C) indicates the gear
position (h).
For details on how to use the transaxle,
refer to “Using the Transaxle” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Odometer / Illumination Control
Setting
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the display (D) shows the
odometer.
If you turn the indicator selector knob (2)
clockwise or counterclockwise, the dis-
play will change to the illumination control
setting.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
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Do not attempt to adjust the
display while driving.
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
WARNING
NOTE
❒If you push the indicator selector knob
or do not turn the knob for more than
5 seconds while activating the illumi-
nation control, the illumination con-
trol will be canceled automatically and
the display (D) will show the odome-
ter indication.
❒You can change the brightness when
the position lights or headlights are on
even if the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.
❒When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the brightness
of the instrument panel lights will be
reinitialized. Readjust the brightness
according to your preference.
NOTE If you select the highest brightness
level when the position lights or headlights
are on, the instrument panel lights are not
dimmed.
Clock (for versions/markets, where
provided)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the display (E) shows the time.
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IMPORTANT Keep track of your odome-
ter reading and check the maintenance
schedule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain parts
can result from failure to perform re-
quired services at the proper mileage in-
tervals.
Illumination control setting
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the instrument panel lights
come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatical-
ly dim the brightness of the instrument
panel lights when the position lights or
headlights are on.
You can change the brightness of the in-
strument panel lights regardless of
whether the position lights or headlights
are off or on.
To increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the indicator se-
lector knob (2) clockwise.
To reduce the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the indicator se-
lector knob (2) counterclockwise.
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Front panel ashtray
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Make sure tobacco is fully
extinguished before closing
the ashtrays. Never throw waste in
the ashtrays: it could create a fire
hazard.
WARNING
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
AND ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
The cigarette lighter will work when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into the receptacle and release it. It
will automatically heat up and will pop out
to its normal position when it is ready for
use.
IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the cig-
arette lighter socket, do not use it as oth-
er accessories’ power source. Some ac-
cessories’ power plug can damage the in-
ner mechanism of the cigarette lighter
socket.
ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
You can fit the ashtray into any of the cup
holders on the center console.
THEFT DETERRENT LIGHT
This light will blink with the ignition switch
in the “OFF” or “ACC” position. The
blinking light is intended to deter theft by
leading others to believe that the vehicle
is equipped with a security system.
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NOTE The number of doors involved in
the lighting operation of the interior light
depends on the vehicle specification. If
there is a switch (rubber projection) at the
door opening as shown, the door is in-
volved in the lighting operation.
SPOT LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Push the switch to turn on the light and
push it again to turn off the light.
INTERIOR LIGHT
SWITCH
This light switch has three positions which
function as described below:
ON (1)
The light comes on and stays on regard-
less of whether the door is open or
closed.
DOOR (2)
The light comes on when the door is
opened.
After closing all doors, the light will remain
on for about 15 seconds and then fade
out. If you insert the key into the ignition
switch during that time, the light will start
to fade out immediately.
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the light will turn on for about 15
seconds and then fade out.
OFF (3)
The light remains off even when the door
is opened.
(1) (2) (3)
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FRONT SEAT HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, push in one or both of the seat
heater switches to warm the correspond-
ing seat(s). The indicator light below the
switch will also come on. To turn off the
seat heater, push in the switch again. The
indicator light below the switch will go off.
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the
heater element:
Do not subject the front seats to heavy
impacts, such as children jumping on
them.
Do not cover the seat with any insu-
lating materials such as blankets or
cushions.
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Improperly using the seat
heater can be hazardous. An
occupant can suffer burns even if the
heating temperature is fairly low, if the
occupant is wearing thin pants, a thin
skirt or shorts and leaves the heater on
for long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
– People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
– Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
– People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
WARNING
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Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per
1000 km (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to accurately
judge the true oil level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for re-
peated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of dri-
ving. This is because the oil is gradually be-
coming diluted with fuel or moisture, mak-
ing it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
You should also be aware that the dilut-
ing ingredients evaporate out when the ve-
hicle is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it ap-
pear that oil is excessively consumed af-
ter high- speed driving.STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE Gearshift levers shown in the
above illustration are examples of 5-
speed manual transaxle (for gasoline en-
gine model) and automatic transaxle.

Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
Manual transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-
tral) and depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor. Hold the clutch ped-
al while starting the engine.
Automatic transaxle – If the gearshift
lever is not in “P” (Park) position, shift
into “P” (Park). (If you need to re- start
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
shift into “N”.)
NOTE Automatic transaxle vehicles have
a starter interlock device which is de-
signed to keep the starter from operat-
ing if the transaxle is in any of the drive
positions.
Make sure that the parking
brake is set fully and the
transaxle is in Neutral (or Park for ve-
hicles with an automatic transaxle)
before attempting to start the engine.
WARNING
IMPORTANT We recommend that dur-
ing the initial period you do not drive to
full vehicle performance (e.g.: excessive ac-
celeration, long journeys at top speed,
sharp braking, etc.).
IMPORTANT When the engine is
switched off never leave the key into the
ignition switch to prevent pointless cur-
rent absorption from draining the battery.
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STARTING A COLD ENGINE
(For Gasoline Engine Model)
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
IMPORTANT
Stop turning the starter immediately af-
ter the engine has started or the starter
system can be damaged.
Do not crank the engine for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does-
n’t start on the first try, wait about 15
seconds before trying again.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the en-
gine again. Release the key and accelera-
tor pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try hold-
ing the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
(for Diesel Engine Model)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition and wait until the glow plug indica-
tor goes out if it comes on. Crank the en-
gine by turning the ignition key to
“START”. Release the key when the en-
gine starts.IMPORTANT
The starter is allowed to crank the
engine up to 30 seconds. If the engine
failed to start, wait 15 seconds, then
restart cranking. Even if the third
trial failed, consult authorized Fiat
Dealership.

If the engine is started after long time
parking at extremely cold atmosphere
such as the ambient temperature is be-
low –20°C, release ignition key from
start position and stop cranking after
confirming the engine speed increase
around 800 to 1000 rpm.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
Crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
CAUTION WHEN STOPPING
THE ENGINE WITH
TURBOCHARGER
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated en-
gine oil will damage the bearings of the tur-
bocharger.RESTARTING D20AA DIESEL
ENGINE AFTER FUEL-EMPTY
STOP
The engine stops if the engine feels fuel
emptiness. To restart the engine, stop the
vehicle, hold the ignition key in “ON” po-
sition for 5 – 10 seconds to feed fuel, then
perform above engine starting procedure.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
The diesel particulate filter filters off the
soot particles in the exhaust gas, so the
diesel particulate filter could get clogged
depending on the driving condition. The
diesel particulate filter is cleaned by the
regenerating function that combusts the
soot particles in the diesel particulate fil-
ter by raising the exhaust gas temperature
during driving or idling.
When a certain amount of soot particles
is accumulated in the diesel particulate fil-
ter, the diesel particulate filter will regen-
erate automatically to avoid clogging the
filter.
When the regeneration of the diesel par-
ticulate filter that started during driving
continues in idling, the engine revolutions
will increase by about 100 rpm and the ra-
diator fan will operate. Therefore, you
may hear a little louder engine sounds (in-
cluding the fan sounds) and/or the exhaust
gas temperature could be higher due to
combustion of the soot particles.
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NOTE When you drive or idle your ve-
hicle, white smoke may be emitted de-
pending on the grade of fuel used. This is
due to the particle filter regenerating au-
tomatically, and does not affect the way
the vehicle runs.If the diesel particulate filter warning light
comes on when driving, the diesel partic-
ulate filter is nearly clogged. You should
regenerate the diesel particulate filter
when the diesel particulate filter warning
light comes on. To regenerate the diesel
particulate filter, you must drive the ve-
hicle until the light goes out, at a speed
of 50 km/h (31 mph) or higher for a while
(max. 30 minutes depending on the vehi-
cle speed).
However, you should drive carefully and
within the legal speed limit, and should
take in to consideration the surrounding
traffic conditions.
If you drive your vehicle until the light goes
out, the regeneration of the diesel partic-
ulate filter will be completed.
IMPORTANT Be sure to regenerate the
diesel particulate filter when the Diesel
Particulate Filter warning light comes on.
Failure to regenerate the diesel particu-
late filter will cause the vehicle malfunc-
tion due to the clogged filter.VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch can be operated with-
out using an ignition key when the remote
controller is in an area of the vehicle oth-
er than the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, first push in the switch.
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Diesel Particulate Filter warning
light
Keep away from the exhaust
pipe when the engine is run-
ning. If the diesel particulate filter is
regenerating, the exhaust gas tem-
perature could be higher.
WARNING
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