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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-
ropean specification EN 228.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other prod-
ucts or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused.
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines with mechanical gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to
neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine has started.
Petrol engines with Selespeed gearbox: keep the brake pedal fully depressed; turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine has started; the transmission sets to neutral automatically.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Yand mto go off; turn the igni-
tion key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked. Certain elec-
trical devices (e.g.: sound system, cen-
tral door locking, electronic alarm, etc.)
can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical de-
vices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
mechanism that, in the event the engine is
not started, compels the driver to turn the
ignition key back to STOPbefore re-
peating the starting operation.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at STOPremove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
fig. 17F0C0164m
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership before restarting to drive.
WARNING
When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to
prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the car is parked on uphill slope
to engage the first gear. If the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse
gear. Never leave unsupervised chil-
dren in the car.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition
key while the car is moving.
The steering wheel would automati-
cally lock as soon as you try to turn
it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.
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TO RESET THE MEMORISED
SPEED
If the device has been disengaged for ex-
ample pressing the brake or clutch pedal,
the memorised speed can be reset as fol-
lows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching a
speed approaching the one memorised;
❒engage the gear selected at the time of
speed memorising (4thor 5thgear);
❒press button C-fig. 56.TO REDUCE MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in
two ways:
❒ disengaging the device and then mem-
orising the new speed;
or
❒keeping the knurled ring B-fig. 56to
(–) until reaching the new speed which
will be memorised automatically.
Each turn of the knurled ring will corre-
spond to a slight reduction in speed (about
1 km/h), while keeping the knurled ring
turned will correspond to a continuous
speed reduction. TO INCREASE THE MEMORISED
SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in
two ways:
❒ pressing the accelerator and then mem-
orising the new speed reached;
or
❒turning the knurled ring B-fig. 56tem-
porarily to (+).
Each turn of the knurled ring will corre-
spond to a slight increase in speed (about
1 km/h), while keeping the knurled ring
turned will correspond to a continuous
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DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
Turn the knurled ring A-fig. 56to OFF
or the ignition key to STOP. The device
is automatically deactivated also in one of
the following cases:
❒pressing the brake or clutch pedal;
❒ASR or ESP cut-in (where provided);
❒gearshifting in versions with Selespeed
automatic transmission (where provid-
ed);
❒involuntarily moving the Selespeed
lever (where provided) toN.
When travelling with the de-
vice on, never set the
gearshift lever to neutral and do not
move the Selespeed lever to N.
WARNING
In the event of device mal-
function or failure, turn the
knurled ring A-fig. 56to OFF and
contact a Fiat Dealership after check-
ing the protection fuse integrity.
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INTERIOR FITTINGS
FRONT ARMREST
(where provided)
The armrest can be adjusted up and down.
To adjust, lift the armrest slightly and pull
the release device B-fig. 63.
An oddment compartment can be found
in the front armrest. Press button Ato lift
the cover.
IMPORTANT Raise the armrest com-
pletely to prevent interfering with the
handbrake lever when operating it. When
the armrest is fully raised, take care not
to press button Aaccidentally to avoid
opening the oddment compartment cov-
er and the falling of the objects contained
as a consequence.
REAR ARMREST
(where provided)
To use the rear armrest A-fig. 64, low-
er it as shown in the figure.The armrest houses two compartments
B-fig. 65for glass and/or can holder. To
use them pull the tab Cin the arrow di-
rection.
Inside the armrest, after lifting the cover,
there is an oddment compartment.
fig. 63F0C0070m
fig. 64F0C0073m
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CURRENT OUTLET (12V)
The current outlet is located on the cen-
tral console and it only works with igni-
tion key at MAR. If the smokers’ kit is re-
quested, the current outlet will be re-
placed by the cigar lighter (see next para-
graph).
CIGAR LIGHTER
(where provided)
It is located on the central console, at the
side of the handbrake lever.
Press button A-fig. 70to switch on the
cigar lighter with ignition key at MAR.
After few seconds the button will return
to its initial position and is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.IMPORTANT The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Handle it with care and make sure
that it is not used by children: danger of
fire and/or burns.
ASHTRAY (where provided)
It consists of a spring-release removable
plastic container fig. 71, that can be lo-
cated in the glass/can holder recesses on
the central console.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it might set on fire in
contact with cigarette stubs.TILTING SHELF (where provided)
Behind the passenger seatback, it is avail-
able (on certain versions) a tilting shelf A-
fig. 72.
To position it horizontally, pull it towards
the direction shown by the arrows; re-
verse this operation to reposition it.
IMPORTANT Do not position on the tilt-
ing shelf objects heavier than 3 kg: for safe-
ty purposes the shelf is released from its
housing when submitted to excessive
loads.
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HEATED REAR WINDOW FLAP
OPENING (where provided)
(Multi Wagon versions)
Press button A-fig. 92: it is possible to
open the heated rear window flap to gain
access to the passenger compartment
fig. 93.TAILGATE CLOSING
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock
clicks.
EXTENDING THE BOOT
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or
totally extended splitting the rear seat.
In Multi Wagon versions, remove the bag-
gage cover following the instructions in
paragraph “Baggage cover” to use the
boot maximum loading volume.
fig. 92F0C0366m
fig. 93F0C0414m
The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the
rear shelf or boot lid, except
those envisaged by the man-
ufacturer, may prevent the gas filled
struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
When using the boot, make
sure the loads you are carry-
ing do not exceed the permitted
weight (see section “Technical spec-
ifications”). Also make sure the items
in the boot are arranged properly to
prevent them being thrown forwards
and injuring passengers should you
brake sharply.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on
the rear shelf to prevent
them being thrown forwards and in-
juring passengers in case of accident
or sharp braking.
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To refit the cover, insert the reel ends in
their housings and make sure the fasten-
ing hooks are well fastened. Now extend
the cover by pulling its handles, as previ-
ously described, and hook the two rear
pins B-fig. 111.
IMPORTANT Do not put heavy objects on
the cover which may seriously damage it.TO RETURN THE REAR SEAT
BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL
POSITION
Move the seat belt sideways and check
that the belt is not twisted.
Versions with rear fixed seat
Lift the seat backs and push them back-
ward until both coupling mechanisms click
in place, check that the “red band” B-
fig. 112at the side of levers Ais no
longer visible.
The “red band” Bindicates missing seat
back coupling.Reposition the cushions in horizontal po-
sition keeping the centre seat belt tongue
raised.
fig. 111F0C0352mfig. 112F0C0378m
The objects put on the cov-
er may be thrown forwards
and injure passengers should you
brake sharply or in the event of an ac-
cident.
WARNING
Make sure the seat back is
correctly hooked on both
sides (“red bands” B-fig. 112 not vis-
ible) to prevent seat back being
thrown forwards and injuring pas-
sengers should you brake sharply.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the head-
lights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT BEAM
ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are adjusted
for circulation in the country in which the
car is marketed. In countries with oppo-
site circulation, to avoid glaring oncom-
ing vehicles, it is necessary to cover the
areas of the headlight using a special stick-
er tape provided for the purpose and avail-
able at Lineaccessori Fiat. Contact Fiat
Dealership.ABS SYSTEM
The car is fitted with ABS braking system,
which prevents the wheels from locking
when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when emer-
gency braking under difficult road condi-
tions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking Force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef-
ficiency of the braking system, it is neces-
sary a setting period of about 500 km: dur-
ing this period, it is better to avoid sharp,
repeated and prolonged brakes.ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
When the ABS cuts in, you will feel the
brake pedal pulsating slightly and the sys-
tem get noisier: it means that the speed
should be altered to fit the type of road
surface.
If the ABS system cuts in, it is a sign that
the grip between tyre and the road sur-
face has reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road grip
available.
If the ABS system cuts in it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween the tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el together with the dedicated message on
the display (see section “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case the braking
system is still efficient, though without the
aid of the ABS system. Drive carefully to
the closest Fiat Dealership to have the sys-
tem checked.EBD failure
If the warning lights
>and x(together
with the message on the display) come on
this indicates a fault in the EBD system
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos-
sibility of skidding. Drive extremely care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance)
(where provided)
The system, which cannot be cut out, rec-
ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
braking circuit.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the versions
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys-
tem failure (indicated by warning light
áswitching on together with the message
on the display).
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
If warning light xcomes on
(together with the message
on the display), stop the car imme-
diately and contact the nearest Fiat
Dealership. Fluid leaks from the hy-
draulic system, in fact, can compro-
mise the braking system, both tradi-
tional systems and systems with ABS.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
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