warning FIAT TIPO 5DOORS STATION WAGON 2016 1.G User Guide
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When reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror is automatically set for daytime
use.
DOOR MIRRORS
18)
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition device at MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
use switch 1 fig. 24 to select the
mirror (left or right) to be adjusted;
adjust the mirror by moving the
switch 2 fig. 24 in the four directions.Manual folding
When required (for example when the
shape causes difficulty in narrow
spaces), it is possible to fold the mirrors
by moving them from position A to
position B fig. 25.Heated
Pressing the
button (heated rear
window) on the central dashboard
panel activates the demisting/defrosting
of the external rear view mirrors.
WARNING
18)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk 1 fig. 26 operates
most of the external lights. The exterior
lights turn on also with the ignition key
in the MAR position. The instrument
panel and the various dashboard
controls will come on with the external
lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
19) 20)
With the key in MAR position and the
ring nut turned to theOposition, the
daytime running lights and the rear side
lights switch on automatically; the other
lights and the internal lighting remain
off. If the daytime running lights are
deactivated (for versions/markets whereit is provided), no light comes on when
the ring nut is turned toO.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn the ring nut 1 fig. 26 to
.Ifthe
dipped beam headlights are activated,
the daytime running lights are switched
off and the dipped beam headlights,
rear side lights and number plate lights
are switched on. The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on with
ignition device in STOP position or with
the key removed, by moving the left
stalk ring nut first to positionOand
then to position
.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
Repeat the same operation to switch
them off.
AUTO FUNCTION(Dusk sensor)
(where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor that
works in conjunction with the rain
sensor and is located on the
windscreen. It is able to detect
variations in outside lighting based on
the light sensitivity set in the display
Menu or theUconnectâ„¢ 5"or7" HD
system (where provided).The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
automatically switch the external lights
on.
Function activation
Turn the left stalk ring nut to position
.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated with the ignition device at
MAR.
Function deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the left
stalk ring nut to a position other than
.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position, push the
stalk forward toward the dashboard
(stable position). The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
They are switched off by pulling the
stalk towards the steering wheel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Flashing the headlights
Pull the left stalk 1 fig. 27 toward
yourself, to the stable position; the stalk
goes back to the central stable position
when it is released.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
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HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
The headlight alignment corrector
operates with ignition device at MAR
and dipped headlights on.
Press
andon the control panel.
The display located on the instrument
panel provides a visual indication of the
adjusted position.
Position 0: one or two people on
the front seats;
Position 1: 4 or 5 passengers;
Position 2: 4 or 5 passengers + load
in the luggage compartment;
Position 3: driver + maximum
admissible load stowed only in the
luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
alignment each time the weight of the
load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
Press button 1 fig. 29 to switch on the
fog lights. With fog lights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
The front fog lights are activated when
the dipped headlights are on.
Press button 1 again to switch the
lights off.Cornering lights
The function activates with the main
beam headlights switched on with a
speed lower than 40 km/h - For wide
wheel rotation angles or at the
switching on the direction indicator, a
light will turn on (built in the front fog
light) referring to the turning side which
will extend the night visibility angle.
REAR FOG LIGHT(where provided)
When the dipped beam headlights are
on, these can be activated by pressing
button 1 fig. 30. With the light on, the
warning light in the instrument panel
switches on.
Press the button again to switch off; the
rear fog light also switches off
automatically by switching off the
dipped beam headlights or the fog
lights.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the left stalk 1 fig. 27 to the
(stable) position:
upwards: activates the right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates the left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light respectively
will flash on the instrument panel.
The direction indicators switch off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened or when the daytime
running lights (D.R.L.) /parking lights are
activated.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
Activation
Bring the ignition device to STOP.
Within 2 minutes pull the left stalk in
main beam headlights flashing mode,
each displacement of the stalk will
correspond to an increment of 30
seconds of delay on headlights
switching off up to a maximum of 210
seconds (equal to 7 flashes).
Deactivation
Keep the left stalk in main beam
headlight flashing mode for a few
seconds.
WARNING
19)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.
20)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.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch 1 fig. 31 is used to switch on/off
the ceiling light bulbs.
Switch 1 positions:
central position: lights 2 and 5 switch
on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (OFF): lights 2 and
5 are always switched off;
pressed to the right (): lights 2
and 5 are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch 3 switches on/off light 2.
Switch 4 switches on/off light 5.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
vehicle, make sure that the roof light
bulbs are off; this will prevent the
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strokes, as described for the
windscreen wiper. If the position is
(rear window wiper stopped), after a
6 second pause, the washing cycle is
completed by a single stroke. The
smart wash cycle will not be performed
if the position is
.
WARNING
21)If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
key is on STOP.
IMPORTANT
5)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
subsequently restored, even after restarting
the engine, contact a Fiat Dealership.
6)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
7)Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.
8)Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
22)
Electric windows operate with the
ignition device at MAR and for about 3
minutes after the ignition device
switches to STOP (or key removed).
When one of the front doors is opened
this operation is disabled.
Driver side front door controls
All windows can be controlled from the
driver side door panel fig. 37.
1: front left window opening/closing.
"Continuous automatic" operation
during the window opening/closing
stage;
2: front right window opening/
closing. "Continuous automatic"
operation during the window opening
stage;
3: enabling/disabling of rear door
electric window controls;
4: right rear window opening/closing
(if present);
5: left rear window opening/closing
(if present).
Front passenger side door and rear
door controls
On the passenger side front door
control panel, buttons are provided to
control the associated windows.
The trims of the rear door panels
include the buttons for controlling the
relevant windows.
WARNING
22)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being injured either
directly by the moving window or through
objects getting caught or hit by it. When
leaving the vehicle (equipped with
mechanical key with remote control),
always remove the key from the ignition
device to prevent accidental operation of
the electric windows from being a hazard
for those still on board.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull the lever 1 fig. 38, located in the
driver's side pedal area, in the direction
of the arrow;
adjust the lever 2 fig. 39 in the
direction indicated by the arrow;
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raise the bonnet and, at the same
time, release the bonnet stay 3
fig. 40 from its locking device, then
insert the end of the stay in the housing
4 in the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.
23) 24) 25)
CLOSING
26)
Proceed as follows:
hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the stay 3
fig. 40 from the housing 4 and fit it back
in locking device;
lower the bonnet to approximately
40 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make surethat the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
WARNING
23)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
24)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
25)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the parking brake is engaged.
26)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, make sure that the
bonnet is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
This only operates with the key turned
to MAR and the engine started. The
electric steering allows the force
required at the steering wheel to be
adjusted to suit driving conditions.
POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
27) 28)
Activation/deactivation:
Press the fig. 41 button.
The activation of the function is
signalled by a visual indication (CITY) on
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When the CITY function is on, the
steering wheel effort is lighter, making
parking easier: therefore, this function is
particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
To ensure steering uniformity, when the
key is pressed while the steering wheel
is being turned, the change of force will
only be felt when it is turned in the
opposite direction, or the steering
wheel is released.
WARNING
27)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
28)Before performing any maintenance
operations, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition to lock the
steering column (especially when the car
wheels are not touching the ground). If this
is not possible (for example if the key
needs to be turned to MAR or the engine
must be running), remove the main fuse
that protects the electric power steering.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
IMPORTANT When travelling, do not
put any object on the rear parcel shelf
because they can injure passengers in
the event of an accident or sudden
braking.
OPENING
29)
Tailgate opening
When the central locking system is
unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
from outside the car using the electric
opening handle (where provided)
fig. 42 located under the handle until
the unlocking click is heard.The roof light inside the luggage
compartment will turn on when the
tailgate is opened; the roof light will
automatically switch off when the
tailgate is closed (see also "Interior
lights").
If the tailgate is left open, the roof light
will automatically switch off to preserve
the battery charge.
Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:lower the head restraints and fold the
backrests;
identify and remove yellow guard A
fig. 43, which is press-fitted on the lock,
using the screwdriver provided;
insert the screwdriver in order to
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CLOSING
To close the tailgate, lower it onto the
lock until you hear it click.
IMPORTANT Before closing the tailgate
make sure that you have the keys,
since the tailgate is automatically
locked.
INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protective fuse
blows, the tailgate opening/closing
mechanism must be reinitialised as
follows:
close all the doors and the tailgate;
press the"FIAT" button on the
remote control;
press thebutton on the remote
control.
SECURING YOUR LOAD
There are four rings at the corners of
the boot (two at the front 1 fig. 45 and
two at the rear 2), for attaching cables
which can secure the load carried.
WARNING
29)Take care not to knock objects on the
roof rack when opening the tailgate.
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct aiming of the headlights is
important for the comfort and safety of
not only the driver but all other road
users. This is also covered by a specific
rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
aligned to guarantee the best visibility
conditions for all drivers while travelling
with headlights on.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
headlights checked and adjusted.
Check light beam alignment every time
the load or its distribution changes.
FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT(where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
headlights checked and adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
Dipped beam headlights are adjusted
for driving in the country where the
vehicle was originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with
opposite driving direction, to avoid
dazzling the drivers on the other side of
the road, you need to cover areas of
the headlight according to the Highway
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code of the country you are travelling in:
(front right headlight), (front left
headlight).
Versions with bi-parabolic
headlights
fig. 46: mask for right driving, left
headlight;
fig. 47: mask for right driving, right
headlight.
ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK
The vehicle might be equipped with two
transversal bars which, with the
addition of special accessories, can be
used to carry various objects (e.g. skis,
surfboards, bikes, etc.).
The front couplings are located in
points 1 fig. 48.
The rear couplings are located in points
2.
Points 1 can be accessed with the
doors open, points 2 can be accessed
with the rear doors open.
30)
9) 10)
Refer to the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the purchased
crossbars for installation. For further
information, contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
30)Before driving, make sure that the
transversal bars have been fitted properly.
IMPORTANT
9)Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see the "Weights" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter).
10)Fully comply with the regulations in
force concerning maximum clearance.
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