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Pull the handle 3 fig. 40 to open door B.
Closing from inside
First bring door B fig. 40 back to its
almost-closed position then shut it
hard.
Then do the same with the swing door
A.
TAILGATE
16)
Vehicles with remote control
The tailgate locks and unlocks by
pressing the remote control button.
Vehicles with electronic key
The tailgate locks and unlocks:
by pressing the button on the
electronic key;
in easy access mode, by
locking/unlocking the front doors.
Opening
Once the tailgate is unlocked, press
button 2 fig. 41 and lift it up.
Closing
Lower the tailgate by first using the
inside handle 2 fig. 42.
When the door is shoulder height, let
handle 2 go and close the tailgate by
pushing it from the outside.
CENTRALISED DOOR
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
FOR THE PARTS THAT
OPEN
Lock/unlock control from inside
Button 1 fig. 43 simultaneously controls
all the doors.
If an openable door is open or not
closed properly, a quick lock/unlock will
occur.
If you want to transport an item with the
swing doors or tailgate open, you can
still lock the other openable doors:
when the engine is stopped, press
button 1 fig. 43 for more than five
seconds to lock the other doors.
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Locking the openable parts without
using the key or electronic key
If, for example, a battery is dead, the
electronic key or the remote control key
is momentarily not working, etc.
Proceed as follows:
when the engine is stopped, with the
rear doors closed and a front door
open, press button 1 fig. 43 for more
than five seconds.
Check that you have the key on you
before getting out of the vehicle.
When you close the door, all the other
openable parts will lock too.
You can only unlock from the outside by
using the remote or electronic key.
IMPORTANT After locking/unlocking the
vehicle with the electronic key buttons,
the "easy access" lock and unlock
mode is disabled. To get easy access
back, restart the vehicle.
4) 5)
Opening parts warning light
With the contact engaged, the warning
light in button 1 fig. 43 will signal the
locked status of the opening parts:
light on, the opening parts are
locked;
light off, the opening parts are
unlocked;With the starter device disengaged,
when you close the doors, the light
stays on, then it goes off.
Locking doors with the boot open
To lock the vehicle while leaving the
boot open (to move items with the boot
open, for example), when the vehicle is
in an area with a high presence of
electromagnetic waves, or if the key is
not working: with the engine off, press
button 1 fig. 43 for more than five
seconds.
NOTE If you close the boot, it will lock.
MANUAL DOOR
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
4) 5)
Locking from the outside
This can be done with either the remote
control or electronic key: refer to the
"Key with remote control" or "Electronic
key" paragraphs in the "Knowing your
vehicle” chapter.In some cases, the radio frequency
remote control or the electronic key
might not function:
the remote or electronic key might
have dead batteries, etc.
use of devices on the same
electronic key frequency (cell phone,
etc.);
the vehicle is located in an area
known for a high presence of
electro-magnetic waves.
So you can:
use the key integrated in the remote
or electronic key, or the emergency key
integrated in the left front door unlock
card, or, depending on the vehicle, the
rear swing door
manually lock each door
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Check that each rod is locked in place
into the seat backrest.
REAR HEADREST
17)
Removal
Press button 1 fig. 50 and lift the
headrest up until you can take it off
(incline the backrest if necessary).Putting it back
Insert the headrest rods into the slots (if
necessary, recline the backrest). Lower
the headrest as far as it will go, then lift
it up until it clicks. Check that each rod
2 fig. 50 on the seat backrest is locked
correctly.
WARNING
17)Head restraints must be adjusted so
that the head, rather than the neck, rests
on them. Only in this case they can protect
your head correctly. Any removed head
restraints must be repositioned correctly, in
order to protect the occupants in the event
of impact: follow the instructions above.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
18) 19) 20)
Seat adjustments
To move the seat forwards or
backwards, lift up handle 1 fig. 52 to
unlock it. When it is in the position you
want, release the handle and check that
the seat is correctly locked in place.
To adjust the height, lower or pull the
lever 3 fig. 52 as much as you need to
lower or raise the seat.
Heated seat
(For versions/markets where provided)
With the engine running, press button 2
fig. 52 and the integrated warning light
will go on.
The system is equipped with a
thermostat which adjusts the heating,
deactivating it if necessary.
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24)When you reposition the single seats,
make sure they are locked in place. Make
sure the side safety belts are properly
locked in their housings.
25)Do not exchange seats 1 and 2.STEERING WHEEL/
POWER STEERING
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
26) 27) 28)
1)
Height and depth steering wheel
adjustment
Pull lever 1 fig. 64 and position the
wheel in the desired place: push the
lever beyond the point of resistance to
lock the wheel.
Make sure the wheel is properly locked
in place.
Variable power steering
The variable power steering is an
electronic system that varies the
steering force according to the vehicle's
speed.The steering is thus less stiff when
parking (for greater comfort), but it gets
stiffer as driving at high speeds).
WARNING
26)Adjustments must be carried out only
with the vehicle stationary and the engine
off.
27)Never stop the engine when going
downhill, and in general when the vehicle is
moving (turning the engine off disengages
the power steering).
28)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving the
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that, in addition to invalidating the
warranty, could adversely affect
performance, cause serious safety
problems and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.
IMPORTANT
1)You will still be able to turn the steering
wheel with the engine off or in the event of
a system fault. You need to apply more
effort.
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START&STOP
SYSTEM
29) 30)
This system lets you reduce fuel
consumption and harmful gas
emissions. When you start the vehicle,
the system is automatically activated.
When driving, the system stops the
engine (in stand-by) while the vehicle is
not moving (traffic jam, stop for a traffic
light, etc.).
OPERATING MODE
The engine is put in stand-by if:the vehicle was driven since its last
stop;
the gear is in neutral;
the clutch pedal is released;
the vehicle speed is lower than about
3 km/h.
2) 3)
The warning lightshown on the
instrument panel indicates that the
engine is in standby.
The equipment of the car remains
functioning for the entire time the
engine is off.
The engine is automatically restarted
when the clutch pedal is pressed and
the vehicle is put in gear.
ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION OF THE
SYSTEM
Press button 1 fig. 65 to deactivate the
function. The dedicated message will
appear on the instrument panel and the
warning light 2 fig. 65 on the button will
turn on.
Pressing again will reactivate the
system. The appropriate message will
appear on the instrument panel and the
warning light 2 on the button 1 will turn
off.
The system re-activates automatically
whenever the vehicle is voluntarily
restarted (refer to the "Starting the
engine” paragraph in the “Starting and
driving” chapter).
NOTES: With the engine in stand-by,
press button 1: the engine restarts
automatically.Special cases
For vehicles with an electronic key,
with the system activated, engine in
standby mode (traffic jam, stopping at a
red light, etc.), if the driver rises up from
his seat or unbuckles his seat belt, the
contact is disengaged. To restart the
Start&Stop system, press the ignition
button (see "Starter switch” paragraph
in the “Knowing your vehicle” chapter).
In case the engine stops, if the
system is activated, press down hard
on the clutch pedal to restart it.
MISSED ENGINE
STOPPING CONDITIONS
Depending on the vehicle, some
conditions stop the system from
applying the stand-by engine,
specifically:
reverse is in gear;
the bonnet is not locked;
for cars with an electronic key, the
driver's door is not closed;
for vehicles with an electronic key,
the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
the outside temperature is too low or
too high (lower than 0°C or over 35°C);
the battery not sufficiently charged;
there is too much difference between
the inside vehicle temperature and that
set by the automatic climate control;
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the MAX DEF function is activated
(refer to the "Air conditioning"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle”
chapter);
the engine coolant liquid temperature
is not sufficient;
the anti-particulate filter automatic
regeneration is underway;
the “Accelerated idling” function is
activated (see the “Accelerated idling”
paragraph in the “Starting and driving”
driver);
The instrument panel warning light
turns on to indicate that the engine
cannot be put in standby.
NOTES:To refuel, the engine must be
turned off (and not in stand-by): you
must stop the engine (refer to the
"Starting the engine” paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter):
RESTARTING
CONDITIONS
In some cases, the engine can restart
without any intervention to guarantee
safety and ideal comfort. This can be
confirmed when:
the outside temperature is too low or
too high (lower than 0°C or over 35°C);
the MAX DEF function is activated
(refer to the "Air conditioning"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle”
chapter);
the battery not sufficiently charged;
the vehicle speed is higher than
5 km/h (going downhill, etc.);
repeated pressure on the brake
pedal or need to use the braking
system;
the restarting procedure could be
interrupted if the clutch pedal is
released too quickly when a gear is
engaged.
Cars with remote control
Some of these conditions prevent
automatic engine restart when opening:
one of the doors (for cars with a key);
the passenger door (for vehicles with
an electronic key).
IRREGULAR OPERATION
When the appropriate message
appears on the instrument panel, along
with the integrated light 2 in button 1
fig. 65, the system is deactivated.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
29)In the event of an emergency stop,
pressing the clutch pedal will restart the
engine if the Start&Stop function is active.
30)Before leaving the vehicle, switch off
the engine and do not leave it in standby
(refer to the “Starting the engine”
paragraph in the “Starting and driving”
chapter).
IMPORTANT
2)Do not drive when the engine is in
standby (the warning lighton the
instrument panel turns on).
3)If you leave the vehicle, there is an
acoustic warning that the engine is in
stand-by mode (it is not off). Before getting
out of the vehicle, you must disengage the
starter device (refer to the "Starter switch”
paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle”
chapter).
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REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
DOOR MIRRORS
31) 32) 33)
Power Mirrors
Position the switch 1 fig. 66 on:
Bto adjust the left wing mirror,
Dto adjust the right wing mirror,
Cto make it inactive.
Mirrors with manual adjustment
To adjust the position, press on mirror A
fig. 66.
Defrosting
Depending on the trim level, with the
engine running, the mirrors are
defrosted together with the rear
windows.
INTERIOR REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
31) 32)
Mirrors with manual adjustment:
When driving at night, to avoid being
dazzled by vehicle lights behind you,
move the lever 2 fig. 67 located behind
the mirror.
Electrochromic mirror: The mirror
automatically darkens at night when
you are followed by a vehicle with its
lights on.
WARNING
31)For safety reasons, carry out these
operations when the vehicle is stopped.
32)When driving, the external mirrors must
always be in the open position. As door
mirrors are curved, they may slightly alter
the perception of distance.33)Objects reflected in the rear view mirror
are actually closer than they appear. For
safety reasons, keep this in mind to
correctly assess the distance before any
manoeuvring.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
SIDE LIGHTS
34) 35) 36) 37)
Switching off
Turn the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 to
position 0.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
(only front lights)
Ignition
Daytime running lights go on
automatically without using lever 1
fig. 69 when you start the engine and
they go off when you turn the engine
off.IMPORTANT If you are driving on the
left in a vehicle equipped for left hand
drive (or vice versa), you need to
regulate the lights for the visiting time
(refer to the "Headlight alignment
adjustment" paragraph in the "Knowing
your vehicle” chapter).
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
Manual activation
Turn the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 so the
corresponding symbol
on the
instrument panel lights up.
Automatic activation
(For versions/markets where provided)
Turn the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 to
correspond with theAUTOsymbol:
with the engine started, the low beam
lights go on or off automatically
depending on the outside light, without
having to use lever 1 fig. 68.Switching off
Manually turn the knurled ring 2
fig. 68 to position 0.
With the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 in the
position of theAUTOsymbol, the low
beam lights go off after the engine is
turned off, the driver's door is opened
or the vehicle is closed. In this case,
when the engine is started again, the
low beam headlights go on again
depending on the outside lighting,
without using lever 1 fig. 68.
NOTE When the low beams or fog
lights are on, the lights do not go off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" FUNCTION
If this used to switch on the dipped
beam headlights for a short time (e.g. to
provide light when opening the garage
door).
With the lights off, engine stopped and
ring 2 fig. 68 in position 0, pull stalk 1:
the dipped beam headlights will light up
for about 30 seconds. To extend the
time, pull the stalk up to four times (total
time limited to about 2 minutes). A
dedicated message, accompanied by
the indication of the time for which the
dipped beam headlights will stay on will
appear on the instrument panel.
To switch the lights off before the switch
off automatically, turn ring 2 fig. 68 to
any position to return it to position 0.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Ignition
When the engine is running and the
main beam headlights are on, press the
stalk 1 fig. 68. The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel. To
go back to the low beam lights, pull the
lever 1 fig. 68 towards you.
Switching off
Turn the knurled ring 2 fig. 68 to
position 0.
If the driver door is opened when the
lights are on, this is indicated by an
acoustic warning signal.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
Turn the central knurled ring 4 fig. 70 on
the lever 1 until the symbolappears,
then release it. Operation depends on
the exterior light position selected, with
the relative light going on on the
instrument panel.Light function in a curve
In a curve, with parking lights on and in
certain conditions (speed, vehicle angle,
going forward, direction indicators on,
etc.), one of the front fog lights goes on
to light up the curve.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Turn the central knurled ring 4
fig. 70 until the symbolappears in
front of reference 5 fig. 70, then release
it.
Operation depends on the exterior light
position selected, with the relative light
going on on the instrument panel.
Do not forget to turn this light off when
you no longer need it so it does not
bother other drivers.
Switching off
Turn the knurled ring 4 fig. 70 so it
corresponds to the relative symbol of
the front and rear fog lights that you
want to turn off. The warning light goes
off on the instrument panel. When you
turn off the exterior lights, this also
causes the front and rear fog lights to
go off.
IMPORTANT With fog, snow or when
moving items that are longer than the
roof, the automatic light turning on is
not systematic. Turning on front and
rear fog lights is at the driver's
discretion: the warning lights on the
instrument panel indicate they are on
(light on) or off (light off).
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
(For versions/markets where provided)
For vehicles equipped with them, knob
A fig. 71 lets you adjust the headlights
depending on the load. Rotate knob A
down to lower the lights and up to raise
them.
Load condition Control position
Empty, driver only 0
Driver with
passenger(s) and
loaded
luggage
compartment (1)2
Other situationsDepending on the
driver's discretion
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IMPORTANT The table above contains
several examples. In all cases, adjust
the control A according to the vehicle
load to illuminate the road without
dazzling other drivers.
IMPORTANT If you are driving on the
left in a vehicle equipped for left hand
drive (or vice versa), you must adjust
the headlight orientation for the duration
of the visit.
Adjusting the headlights externally
Open the engine compartment and
identify the B fig. 72 printed near one of
the front lights.
For each light, turn screw 1 fig. 72 a
quarter turn towards the - with a
screwdriver to lower the lights.
Once the parking ends, return to the
original position: turn screw 1 a quarter
turn to the + to raise up the lights.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lever 1 fig. 73:upwards: engage the right directional
signal;
downwards: engage the left
directional signal.
Press functions
When driving, the steering wheel
manoeuvres can be not enough to
automatically bring the lever back to its
original position. In this case, move the
lever 1 halfway and release it: it will
return to its starting point and the
direction indicator lights will flash three
times.
WARNING
34)Before travelling at night: make sure
the electrical equipment is in good
condition and check the headlight height (if
you do not have your usual load
conditions). Check that nothing interferes
with the headlight beams (dust, mud,
snow, etc.).
35)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped headlights for
driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
36)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
37)When you stop by the side of the road,
if the tailgate is completely open, the rear
lights might not be visible. Warn other road
users that your vehicle is there by placing
the pre-signal triangle or other device
allowed by law in the country you are
driving in.
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