fiat 500 Handbook 07.pdf

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat .

We prepared this booklet to enable you to know each detail of your Fiat and use it correctly. Please, read it carefully be-fore driving your car. You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive themaximum from the technological features of your Fiat .

You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:

personal safety;

the cars wellbeing;

environmental protection.

The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:

the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.Best regards and happy motoring!

This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the Fiat . As a consequence,you should consider only the information which is related to the engine and bodywork version

of the car you purchased.

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DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 3

SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 4

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 4

THE KEYS .............................................................................. 5

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARDINSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 9

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY AND RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY 12

TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 21

SEATS ...................................................................................... 23

HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 24

STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 25

REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 26

CLIMATE COMFORT.......................................................... 27

HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 28

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 29

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............. 31

EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 34

WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 35

CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 36

CONTROLS........................................................................... 37

INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 39

SUNROOF.............................................................................. 41

DOORS .................................................................................. 43

POWER WINDOWS........................................................... 45

BOOT ...................................................................................... 46

BONNET................................................................................. 49

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 51

HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................ 51

ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 53

ESP SYSTEM ........................................................................... 54

EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 57

DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 57

PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 59

SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 61

AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 63

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 64

YYYOOUURR CCAARR

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RDASHBOARD

The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.

1. Side vent 2. Left stalk: external lights control 3. Instrument panel and warning lights 4. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer, trip computer 5. Central air vents 6. Oddment/Car radio compartment 7. Passenger side airbag 8. Oddmentcompartment/hidden document tray 9. Heating/ventilation/climate control 10. Power windows control 11 Oddment com-partment - 12. Gear lever 13. Driver side airbag.

CD

F0S0001mfig. 1

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R Warning light Y coming on whendriving

If the warning light Y turns on, thismeans that the system is running a self-test (such as following a voltage drop).

If the issue persists, contact the FiatDealership.

SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been attachednear or actually on some of the compo-nents of your car. These labels bear sym-bols that remind you of the precautionsto be taken as regards that particular com-ponent.

The inner surface of the engine bonnet in-cludes a label with the different symbolsused.

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM

This is an electrical engine locking systemwhich increases protection from attempt-ed theft of the car. It is automatically acti-vated when the ignition key is extracted.

Each time the car is started turning the ig-nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE systemcontrol unit sends a recognition code tothe engine control unit to deactivate the in-hibitor.

If, during ignition, the code is not correctlyrecognized, the light Y lights up on theinstrument panel.

In this case, turn the key to STOP andthen back to MAR; try with the otherkeys provided if the problem persists. Ifyou still cannot start the engine contactthe Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT Each key has its own codewhich must be stored by the system ECU.Contact the Fiat Dealership to have newkeys (up to eight) stored with the code.

The electronic componentsinside the key may be dam-aged if the key is submitted tosharp knocks.

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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(where provided) fig. 4

The metal insert A enables:

the ignition switch; the doors; the fuel cap lock/release;To open/close the metal insert, press but-ton B.

fig. 2 F0S0002m

fig. 3 F0S0003mAll the keys and the CODEcard must be handed over tothe new owner when sellingthe car.

THE KEYS

CODE CARD fig. 2

The car is delivered with two copies of theignition key and with the CODE cardwhich bears the following:

A the electronic code.

B the mechanical key code to be given tothe Fiat Dealership when ordering du-plicate keys.

We recommend to have the electroniccode A always available.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfectefficiency of the electronic devices con-tained inside the keys, they should neverbe exposed to direct sunlight.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTECONTROL fig. 3

The metal insert A enables:

the ignition switch; the door and tailgate (where provided); the fuel cap lock/release;

fig. 4 F0S0004m

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R Door and tailgate lock release

Short pressure on button : door and tail-gate lock release, timed turn on of ceilinglights and double flashing of direction in-dicators (for versions/markets where pro-vided).

Door locks are automatically released incase of intervention of the fuel cut-off sys-tem.

Lock of doors and tailgate

Short pressure on button : remote lockof doors and of tailgate with switch off ofceiling lights and single flashing of directionindicators (where provided).

If one or more doors are open, the lockis not realized. This is signalled by a quickflashing of the direction indicators (whereprovided). Door lock is realized in theevent of open boot.

With speed over 20 km/h, the doors areautomatically locked, if this specific func-tion was set (only with multi-function con-figurable display in the versions where itis provided).

Remote tailgate opening

Keep pressed the button R for remoteopening of tailgate.

Tailgate opening is indicated by doubleflashing of direction indicators.

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REPLACEMENT OF REMOTECONTROL COVER fig. 6

To replace the remote control cover, fol-low the procedure shown in figure.

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONALREMOTE CONTROLS

The system may recognise up to 8 remotecontrols. Should a new remote control benecessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, tak-ing with you the CODE card, a personalidentity document and the cars owner-ship documents.

REPLACING THE BATTERY OFTHE KEY WITH REMOTECONTROL fig. 5

Battery replacement:

press button A and open the metal in-sert B;

rotate the screw C to : using a smallpoint screwdriver;

take out the battery case D and replacethe battery E respecting its polarity;

refit the battery case D inside the keyand lock it turning the screw C to .

fig. 5 F0S0005m

fig. 6 F0S0073m

Used batteries are harmful tothe environment. They shouldbe disposed of as specified bylaw in the special containers

provided, or take them to the FiatDealership, which will deal with theirdisposal.

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IGNITION SWITCH fig. 7

The key can be turned to 3 different po-sitions:

STOP: engine off, key extractable,steering locked. Some electrical devices(e.g. car radio, central door locking sys-tem, etc.) are enabled

MAR: driving position. All electrical de-vices are enabled

AVV: engine start.

The ignition switch is fitted with a safety sys-tem that, if the engine does not start, forcesto return the ignition key to STOP beforerepeating the starting operation.

Never extract the key whilethe vehicle is moving. The

steering wheel would be locked assoon as the steering wheel is turned.This also applies to when the car istowed.

It is absolutely forbidden to carry outwhatever after-market operation in-volving steering system or steering col-umn modifications (e.g.: installationof anti-theft device) that could badlyaffect performance and safety, causethe lapse of warranty and also resultin non-compliance of the car with ho-mologation requirements.

WARNING

fig. 7 F0S0006m

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

When the key is at STOP, remove the keyand turn the steering wheel until it locks.

Disengaging

Rock the steering wheel slightly as youturn the ignition key to MAR.

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RINSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS

F0S0007m

F0S0150m

Versions with multifunctionaldisplay

A Speedometer (speed indicator)

B Rev counter

C Multifunctional display with digital fu-el level indicator and digital indicatorof engine coolant temperature.

Lights m and c are available only onDiesel versions.

The light t is available only on versionswith Dualogic gear (see Dualogic) sup-plement.

fig. 8

fig. 9 - Version Sport

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F0S0009m

F0S0151m

Versions with reconfigurablemultifunctional display

A Speedometer (speed indicator)

B Rev counter

C Configurable multifunctional displaywith digital fuel level indicator and dig-ital indicator of engine coolant tem-perature.

Lights m and c are available only onDiesel versions.

The light t is available only on versionswith Dualogic gear (see Dualogic) sup-plement.fig. 10

fig. 11 - Version Sport

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RInstrument background colour and typemay vary according to the version.

SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR) fig. 12

The indicator A shows car speed(speedometer).

REV. COUNTER fig. 12

The indicator B shows the engine revs.

fig. 12

B

A

C DF0S0140m

DIGITAL FUEL LEVELINDICATOR fig. 12

The digital indicator C shows the amountof fuel in the tank.

The reserve warning light E K turns onto indicate that approximately 5 litres offuel are left in the tank.

Do not travel with the tank nearly empty:lack of fuel supply could damage the catal-yser.

ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 12

The digital indicator D shows the tem-perature of the engine coolant and beginsto operate when the coolant temperatureexceeds approx. 50C.

The first segment is always on to show thecorrect operation of the system.

Fuwarning light may light up (and a mes-sage on the multifunctional display may ap-pear in certain versions) to indicate thatthe coolant temperature is too high; in thiscase, stop the engine and contact the Fi-at Dealership.

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R MULTIFUNCTIONALDISPLAY ANDRECONFIGURABLEMULTIFUNCTIONALDISPLAY(where provided)

The car can be equipped with the multi-functional/multifunctional reconfigurabledisplay that, according to the settingsmade, will show useful information nec-essary when driving.

STANDARD SCREENOF MULTIFUNCTIONALDISPLAY fig. 13

The standard screen shows the followinginformation:

A Sport driving mode indication (where provided)

B Possible activation of Dualdrive electricpower steering

C Scheduled servicing deadline

D Digital fuel level indicator

E External temperature indicator

F Beam adjustment position (with lowbeams on only)

G Digital engine coolant temperature in-dicator

H Odometer (distance travelled in kilo-metres/miles)

I Date

L Possible presence of ice on road

M Time

STANDARD SCREENOF RECONFIGURABLEMULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYfig. 14

The standard screen shows the followinginformation:

A Time

B External temperature indicator (whereprovided)

C Possible presence of ice on road

D Date

E Digital fuel level indicator

fig. 13 F0S0011m

F Indications about Dualogic gear (whereprovided)

G Scheduled servicing deadline

H Beam adjustment position (with lowbeams on only)

I Digital indicator of engine coolant tem-perature

L Odometer (distance travelled in kilo-metres/miles)

fig. 14 F0S0012m

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CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 15

+ To scroll the displayed menu and therelated options upwards or to in-crease the displayed value.

MENU ESC Press briefly to access themenu and/or go to nextscreen or to confirm therequired menu option.Press longer to return tothe standard screen

To scroll the displayed menu and therelated options downwards or to de-crease the value displayed.

Note Buttons + and activate differentfunctions according to the following situ-ations:

to scroll the menu options upwards anddownwards;

to increase or decrease values duringsettings.

Note When opening one of the frontdoors, the display will turn on and showfor a few seconds the clock and the km ormi covered (where provided).

fig. 15

M E N UE S C

F0S0089m

SETUP MENU

The menu comprises a series of functionsarranged in a cycle which can be selectedthrough buttons + and to access the dif-ferent select operations and settings (set-up) given in the following paragraphs. A sub-menu is provided for some items (Clockand Unit setting). The setup menu can beactivated by pressing briefly button MENUESC. Single presses on buttons + or willscroll the setup menu options. Handlingmodes differ with each other according tothe characteristic of the option selected.The menu includes the following functions:

DIMMER SPEED BEEP TRIP B DATA SET TIME SET DATE SEE RADIO AUTOCLOSE UNIT LANGUAGE BUZZER VOLUME BUTTON VOL. BELT BUZZER SERVICE PASSENGER BAG DAYLIGHTS EXIT MENU

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R Selecting an option of the main menu without submenu:

press briefly button MENU ESC to se-lect the main menu option to set;

press buttons + or (by single press-es) to select the new setting;

press briefly button MENU ESC tostore the new setting and go back to themain menu option previously selected.

Selecting an option of the main menu withsubmenu:

briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the first submenu option;

press buttons + or (by single press-es) to scroll all the submenu options;

press briefly button MENU ESC to se-lect the displayed submenu option and toopen the relevant setup menu;

press buttons + or (by single press-es) to select the new setting for this sub-menu option;

briefly press button MENU ESC tostore the new setting and to go back tothe previously selected submenu option.

MEN FUNCTIONS

Dimmer(Control of lighting inside the car)

This function is available:

with multifunctional display with lightson and in night conditions, for the adjust-ment of the brightness of the instrumentpanel, of the car radio display and of theautomatic climate control system display(for night conditions);

with reconfigurable multifunctional dis-play: the function is always available andadjusts, in daylight condition, the bright-ness of the instrument panel; in night con-dition, the brightness of the instrumentpanel, of the car radio display and of theautomatic climate control system display(for night conditions).

With lights on, in daylight conditions, theinstrument panel display is on (with max-imum brightness for the multifunctionaldisplay, at the selected value in daylightmode for reconfigurable multifunctionaldisplay), the keys and the display of the carradio and of the automatic climate controlsystem are on.

With lights, in night conditions, the in-strument panel display, the keys and thedisplay of the car radio and of the auto-matic climate control system are on withthe selected brightness.

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RTo adjust the brightness, proceed as fol-lows:

briefly press button MENU ESC , thepreviously set level will flash on the dis-play;

press button + or to set the requiredbrightness level;

briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.

Speed beep (Speed limit)

With this function it is possible to set thecar speed limit (km/h or mph); when thislimit is exceeded the driver is immediate-ly alerted (see section Warning lights andmessages).

To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:

briefly press button MENU ESC, thedisplay will show the message (SpeedBuzz);

press button + or to select speed lim-it activation (On) or deactivation (Off);

when the function is activated (On)pressing buttons + or select the speedlimit and press MENU ESC to confirmselection.

Note Selection is possible between 30and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph de-pending on the selected unit, see para-graph Unit of measure. The setting willincrease/decrease by five units each timebutton +/ is pressed. Hold button +/pressed to increase/decrease the settingrapidly. Complete the setting by brieflypressing the button when you approachthe required setting.


To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:

briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)will flash on the display;

press button : (Off) will flash on the dis-play;


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R Trip B data (Trip B on)

Through this option it is possible to acti-vate (On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B(partial trip) display.

For further information see Trip com-puter.

For activation / deactivation, proceed asfollows:

briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)or (Off) will flash on the display (accord-ing to previous setting);

press button + or for setting; briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.

Set time (Clock)

This function enables to set the clockthrough two sub-menus: Time andMode.Proceed as follows: briefly press button MENU ESC, thedisplay will show the two sub-menusTime and Mode; press button + or to navigate the twosub-menus; select the required option and thenpress button MENU ESC; when accessing the Time submenu:briefly press button MENU ESC, hourswill flash on the display; press button + or for setting; briefly press button MENU ESC, min-utes will flash on the display; press button + or for setting.

NoteThe setting will increase or decreaseby one unit each time + or is pressed.Hold the button pressed to increase/de-crease the setting rapidly. Complete thesetting by briefly pressing the button whenyou approach the required setting. when accessing the Format submenu:briefly press button MENU ESC: the pre-viously set display format will flash on thedisplay; press button + or to select 24h or12h.

When you have made the required set-tings, briefly press button MENU ESC togo back to the menu screen or press thebutton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.

hold MENU ESC pressed to go back tothe standard screen or main menu ac-cording to the points of the menu whereyou are at.

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RSet date (Set Date)

This function enables to update the date(day - month - year).

To correct the date proceed as follows:

briefly press button MENU ESC: yearwill flash on the display;

press button + or for setting; briefly press button MENU ESC:month will flash on the display;

press button + or for setting; briefly press button MENU ESC: daywill flash on the display;

press button + or for setting.NoteThe setting will increase or decreaseby one unit each time + or is pressed.Hold the button pressed to increase/de-crease the setting rapidly. Complete thesetting by briefly pressing the button whenyou approach the required setting.


See radio(Repeat audio information)

With this function the display shows in-formation relevant to the sound system.

Radio: tuned radio station frequency orRDS message, automatic tuning activationor AutoSTore;

CD audio, CD MP3: track number;

To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off)sound system info displaying proceed asfollows:



Autoclose (Automatic door lockoperation with car running)(where provided)

When activated (On), this function locksautomatically the doors when the carspeed exceeds 20 km/h.

Proceed as follows to switch this functionon or off:

briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the three sub-menus;


press button + or for setting; briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings;


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R Units (Set units)

This function may be used to set the mea-surement unit in three submenus: Dis-tances, Consumption and Tempera-ture.

To set the required unit proceed as fol-lows:

briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the three sub-menus;

press button + or to navigate thethree sub-menus;

select the required sub-menu and thenpress briefly button MENU ESC;

when accessing the Distance submenu:briefly press MENU ESC: either km ormi will appear on the display (accord-ing to the previous setting);

press button + or for setting; when accessing the Consumption sub-menu: briefly press MENU ESC: eitherkm/l , l/100km or mpg will appearon the display (according to the previoussetting);

If the distance unit set is km the fuel con-sumption unit will be displayed in km/l orl/100km.

If the distance unit set is mi the fuel con-sumption unit will be displayed in mpg.

press button + or for setting; when accessing the Temperature sub-menu: briefly press MENU ESC: eitherC or F will appear on the display ac-cording to the previous setting;

press button + or for setting;When you have made the required set-tings, briefly press button MENU ESC togo back to the menu screen or press thebutton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.


Language (Selecting the language)

The messages can be displayed in the fol-lowing languages: Italian, English, German,Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Pol-ish.

To set the required language proceed asfollows:

briefly press button MENU ESC: thepreviously set language will flash on thedisplay;


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RBuzzer volume(Adjusting the failure/warningbuzzer volume)

With this function the volume of thebuzzer accompanying any failure/warningindication can be adjusted according to 8levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

briefly press button : MENU ESC; thepreviously set volume level will flash onthe display;


Button volume(Button volume adjustment)

This function may be used to adjust thevolume of the beep accompanying the ac-tivation of buttons MENU ESC, + and can be adjusted according to 8 levels.To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

briefly press button : MENU ESC; thepreviously set volume level will flash onthe display;


Belt buzzer (Buzzer activation forS.B.R. indication)

This function can be only displayed afterFiat Dealership has deactivated the S.B.R.system (see paragraph S.B.R. system insection Safety devices).

Service (Scheduled servicing)

Through this function it is possible to dis-play information connected to proper carservicing.

Proceed as follows:

briefly press button MENU ESC: ser-vice in km or mi, according to previoussetting, will be displayed (see paragraphUnits);

briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen.

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Passenger bag Front passengers airbag and side bag activation/deactivation (where provided)

This function enables to activate/deacti-vate the front passengers air bag.

Proceed as follows:

press button MENU ESC and, after dis-playing the message (Bag pass: Off) (to dis-able) or (Bag pass: On) (to enable) press-ing buttons + and , press again buttonMENU ESC;

- the confirmation request message will bedisplayed;

- press buttons + or to select (Yes)(confirming activation/deactivation) or(No) (to abort);

- briefly press MENU ESC to confirm set-ting and go back to the menu screen orpress the button for long to go back to thestandard screen without storing settings.

Daylights (D.R.L.)

This function enables to activate/deacti-vate the daylight light.

Proceed as follows to switch this functionon or off: briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the three sub-menus; briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)or (Off) will flash on the display (accord-ing to previous setting); press button + or for setting; briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings; hold MENU ESC pressed to go back tothe standard screen or main menu accord-ing to the points of the menu where you areat.

Exit Menu

This is the last function that closes the cir-cular setting cycle listed in the initial menuscreen.

Briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the standard screen without stor-ing settings.

Press button to return to the first menuoption (Speed Beep).

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General features

The Trip computer is used to display in-formation on car operation when the keyis turned to MAR. This function allows todefine two separate trips called Trip Aand Trip B for monitoring the carscomplete mission in a reciprocally in-dependent manner.

Both functions are resettable (reset - startof new mission).

Trip A shall be used to display the fig-ures relating to:

Range

Trip distance

Average consumption

Instant consumption

Average speed

Travel time (driving time).

Trip B shall be used to display the fig-ures relating to:

Trip distance B

Average consumption B

Average speed B

Travel time B (driving time).

Note Trip B functions may be exclud-ed (see Trip B on). Range and In-stantaneous consumption cannot be re-set.

Values displayed

Range

This indicates the distance which may betravelled with the fuel in the tank assuming that driving conditions will notchange. The message ---- will appear onthe display in the following cases:

value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)

the car is parked with the engine run-ning for a long time.

IMPORTANT The range depends on sev-eral factors: driving style (see Drivingstyle in Starting and driving), type ofroute (motorway, urban cycle, mountainroads, etc), conditions of use of the car(load, tyre pressure, etc). Trip planningmust take into account the above notes.

Distance travelled

This value shows the distance coveredfrom the start of the new mission.

Average consumption

This value shows the approximate aver-age consumption from the start of thenew mission.

Instant consumption

This indicates the fuel consumption. The val-ue is constantly updated. The message---- will appear on the display if the car isparked with the engine running.

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Travel time

This value shows the time elapsed sincethe start of the new mission.

TRIP button fig. 16

Button TRIP, set on the right steeringcolumn stalk, shall be used (with ignitionkey on MAR) to display and to reset thepreviously described values to start a newmission:

short push to display the different val-ues;

long push to reset and then start a newmission.

New mission

Reset can be:

manual resetting by the user, by press-ing the relevant button;

automatic resetting, when the Trip dis-tance reaches 9999.9 km or when theTravel time reaches 99.59 (99 hours and59 minutes);

after disconnecting/reconnecting thebattery.

IMPORTANT The reset operation in thepresence of the screens concerning theTrip A makes it possible to reset onlythe information associated with this func-tion.

IMPORTANT The reset operation in thepresence of the screens concerning theTrip B makes it possible to reset onlythe information associated with this func-tion.

Start of trip procedure

With ignition key on MAR, press and holdbutton TRIP pressed for over 2 secondsto reset.

Exit Trip

The TRIP function is over when all thevalues have been displayed or holding thebutton MENU ESC pressed for longerthan 1 second.fig. 16

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Seat height adjustment (where provided) fig. 19

Operating lever C it is possible to lift orlower the rear area of the cushion toachieve the most comfortable driving po-sition.

Backrest tilting fig. 20

To access the rear seats, proceed as fol-lows: operate lever D (movement a) andtilt the backrest forward until it locks

(movement b); release the lever D and,pushing the backrest, slide the seat for-ward (movement c).

To reposition the seat: slide the seat back-ward (movement d) until it returns to itsoriginal position (where provided); oper-ate lever D (movement e) to release andlift the backrest (movement f) until youhear it snapping in position.

SEATS

FRONT SEATS

fig. 17 F0S0013m

fig. 18 F0S0014m

Fore/aft adjustment fig. 17

Lift lever A and push the seat forwards andbackwards: your arms should rest on thesteering wheel rim while you are driving.

All adjustments must bemade with the car station-

ary.

WARNING

After releasing the lever, al-ways check that the seat is

locked on the guides by trying tomove it backwards and forth. If it isnot locked, the seat may move unex-pectedly and make you lose controlof the car.

WARNING

fig. 19 F0S0015m

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Turn knob B.

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REAR SEATS fig. 21

Backrest release

For versions with joint seat, lift handles Aand B and guide the backrest onto thecushion.

For versions with separate seats, lift han-dle A or B to release respectively the leftor right part of the backrest and guide thebackrest onto the cushion.

All adjustments must bemade with the car stationary.

WARNING

fig. 21 F0S0017m

HEAD RESTRAINTS

FRONT fig. 22

Head restraints height can be adjusted asfollows.

upward adjustment: raise the head re-straint until you hear it click.

Downward adjustment: press A andlower the head restraint.

fig. 22

Perform these operationsonly when the car is station-

ary and the engine is not running.

The head restraints must be adjust-ed so that they support your neck andnot your head. Only this way theyperform their protective action.

To optimise head restraint protectiveaction, adjust the backrest uprightand keep your head as close as pos-sible to the head restraint.

WARNING

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REAR (where provided) fig. 23

To lift out rear head restraints: press atthe same time buttons B e C set on bothsides and take them out. Rear head re-straints must be lifted out with backrestreleased and tilted toward the passengercompartment or with the tailgate open.To bring the head restraint in correct po-sition, lift it until you hear it click.

To lower the head restraint, press buttonB. The specific shape of the head restraintinterferes with the correct rest of theback of the rear passenger on the back-rest; the shape is useful to force the pas-senger to lift the headrest for its correctuse.

IMPORTANT Rear seat passengers shallalways set the head restraints in fullydrawn out position.

fig. 23 F0S0034m

STEERING WHEEL

It can be adjusted vertically (where pro-vided).

For adjustment. bring the lever A-fig. 24downward to position 2 then position thewheel and lock it bringing lever A to po-sition 1.

fig. 24 F0S0018m

Perform these operationsonly when the car is station-

ary and the engine is not running.

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The door mirrors, beingcurved, slightly alter the per-

ception of distance.

WARNING

When driving, the mirrorsshall always be in position 1.

WARNING

fig. 25 F0S0019m

With electrical adjustment fig. 26

Proceed as follows:

select the mirror with selector B; adjust the mirror using the joystick A

in the four directions.

Folding back door mirrors fig. 27

When required (for example when themirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)it is possible to fold the mirror moving itfrom position 1 open, to position 2 closed.

REARVIEW MIRRORS

DRIVING MIRROR fig. 25

The mirror is fitted with a safety devicethat causes its release in the event of a vi-olent crash.

It can be moved using the lever A to twodifferent positions: normal or antiglare.

ELECTROCHROMIC DRIVINGMIRROR (where provided)

Some versions provide an electrochromicmirror with automatic antiglare function.An ON/OFF button in the lower area ofthe mirror enables/disables the elec-trochromic function. When the functionis active, a led on the mirror is active. En-gaging reverse gear, the mirror is auto-matically set for daylight use.

DOOR MIRRORS

With manual adjustment

The door mirror can be adjusted fromoutside operating a slight pressure on thefour sides of the glass.

fig. 27 F0S0035m

fig. 26 F0S0020m

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VENTS fig. 28

1. Vents for demisting/defrosting thewindscreen

2. Orientable, adjustable central vents3. Orientable, adjustable side vents4. Fixed vents for side windows.5. Lower vents

fig. 28 F0S0021m

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fig. 29 F0S0022m

HEATING AND VENTILATION

CONTROLS fig. 29

A Air temperature knob (red-hot / blue-cold)

B Fan speed knob

C Air recycle knob internal air recycle air intake from outside

IMPORTANT It is advisable to activate airrecycle in queues or in tunnels to preventthe introduction of polluted air. Do notuse the function for a long time, particu-larly if there are many occupants on board,to prevent the windows from misting up.

D Air distribution knob toward the body and the side win-

dows toward the body, the side win-

dows and the feet toward the feet only toward the feet and the wind-

shield- toward the windscreen only.

E Button to activate/deactivate the heat-ed rear window.When the function is active, a led onthe button is on.In order to maintain battery efficien-cy, the function is automatically deac-tivated after about 20 minutes.

Fast front windowdemisting/defrosting

Proceed as follows: rotate knob A to red section; rotate knob C to ; rotate knob D to -; rotate knob B to 4- (max. fan speed).

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CONTROLS fig. 30A Air temperature knob (red-hot / blue-

cold)B Fan speed knob and climate control

system activation/deactivation. Pressthe knob to activate the climate con-trol system; the led on the knob is ac-tive. This enables passenger compart-ment quick cooling.

C Air recycle knob internal air recycle air intake from outside

IMPORTANT It is advisable to activate airrecycle in queues or in tunnels to preventthe introduction of polluted air. Do notuse the function for a long time, particu-larly if there are many occupants on board,to prevent the windows from misting up.

fig. 30 F0S0023m

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E

B C D

D Air distribution knob toward the body and the side win-

dows toward the body, the side win-

dows and the feet toward the feet only toward the feet and the windshield-toward the windscreen only.

E Button to activate/deactivate the heat-ed rear window. When the function is active, a led onthe button is on. In order to maintain battery efficien-cy, the function is automatically deac-tivated after about 20 minutes.

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Proceed as follows:

rotate knob A to red section; rotate knob C to ; rotate knob D to -; rotate knob B to 4- (max. fan speed).

IMPORTANT the climate control systemis very useful to accelerate demisting, be-cause it dehumidifies the air. Adjust thecontrols as described above and pressknob E to switch the climate control sys-tem on: the LED on the knob will light up.

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

Run the climate control system for at least10 minutes every month during the win-ter. Have the system inspected at a FiatDealership before the summer.

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RAUTOMATIC CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM (where provided)According to the temperature set by theuser, the automatic climate control sys-tem automatically adjusts:

the temperature of the air sent to thepassenger compartment;

fan speed (continuous air flow varia-tion);

the distribution of air inside the pas-senger compartment;

compressor activation/deactivation (tocool/dehumidify air);

air recycle activation/deactivation;All functions can be manually changed. Inother words, you may operate the systemselecting one or more functions. The man-ual setting of a function does not impairthe automatic control of the other func-tions even if the led of the knob AUTOis off.

fig. 31 F0S0024m

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CONTROLS fig. 31

Button AUTO - AActivation of the automaticfunction of the climate controlsystem

Pressing the button AUTO and settingthe temperature, the system adjusts thetemperature, the quantity and distributionof the air into the passenger compartmentand controls the activation of the com-pressor.

Button - BClimate control compressor on/off

Pressing the button, with led on, the com-pressor and the led switch off.

When the compressor is off:

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R it is not possible to supply into the pas-senger compartment air with a tem-perature lower than external air tem-perature (the temperature indicated onthe display blinks when the system doesnot ensure the achievement of the re-quired comfort conditions);

it is possible to manually reset the fanspeed (with compressor enabled, ven-tilation cannot go below a bar shownon the display).

Button OFF - C System switch off

Pressing the button OFF the system isswitched off.

The following climate control conditionswill be established when the system is off:

all LEDs off; set temperature display off; air recycle off; compressor off; fan off.In this condition, it is possible to enable ordisable air recycle without system activa-tion.

Button - D Air recycle on/off button

It is advisable to activate air recycle inqueues or in tunnels to prevent the in-troduction of polluted air.

Led on button ON = recycle ON.

Led on button OFF = recycle OFF.

For low temperatures or if the compres-sor is off, the recycle is forced to off toavoid misting.

IMPORTANT It is advisable not to use theair recycle function when the outside tem-perature is low, to prevent the windowsfrom rapidly misting up.

Buttons - ETemperature setting

Pressing the button the temperaturein the passenger compartment rises untilthe value HI is reached (maximum heat-ing).

Pressing the button the temperaturein the passenger compartment decreasesuntil the value LO is reached (maximumcooling).

IMPORTANT Specifically, if the heating flu-id is not sufficiently warm, the fan will notstart up at the maximum speed immedi-ately to limit introducing excessively coolair into the passenger compartment.

Buttons - FFan speed setting

Pressing the buttons or respective-ly, the fan speed displayed on the displaybars increases or decreases.

The fan can be cut off only if the com-pressor has been switched off (button B).

To restore automatic fan speed control,press button AUTO.

Buttons - G H IManual selection of air distribution

Pressing the buttons, it is possible to setone of 5 different air flow options: to the windscreen and front side win-

dow vents to demist or defrost them. to central and side dashboard vents to

ventilate the chest and the face duringthe hot season.

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+ distribution between feet areavents (warmer air) and dashboardvents (cooler air).

+ distribution between feet areavents and windscreen and frontside window vents). This distribu-tion allows an adequate warming ofthe passenger compartment andprevents the windows from mist-ing up.

The set distribution is shown by the LEDson the selected buttons.

To restore automatic air distribution con-trol, press button AUTO.

Button - - LFront window fastdemisting/defrosting button

Pressing the button - the system acti-vates all the functions required for fastdemisting/defrosting:

compressor switch on (if climatic con-ditions are suitable);

air recycle off; air temperature set to maximum (HI);

fan speed selection depending oncoolant temperature;

air flow toward the windshield and thefront side windows;

heated rear window on.IMPORTANT The function remains activefor about 3 minutes since the enginecoolant temperature exceeds 50C (forpetrol versions) or 35C (for Diesel ver-sions).

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

Run the climate control system for at least10 minutes every month during the win-ter.

Have the system inspected at a Fiat Deal-ership before the summer.

The system uses R134acoolant which, in the event ofaccidental leaks, is not dan-gerous for the environment.

Do not use R12 coolant, not suitablefor the components of the system.

HEATED REAR WINDOWDEMISTER/DEFROSTER

Press the button M to activate this func-tion; its activation is shown by a warninglight on the instrument panel.

The function is automatically deactivatedafter about 20 minutes. To turn off thefunction beforehand, press again the but-ton (.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers onthe internal side of the rear window overthe filaments of the heated rear window,to avoid damaging it.

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LOW BEAMSSIDE/TAILLIGHTS fig. 32Turn the knurled ring to 2. If low beamsare activated, daylight lights are deactivat-ed and taillights and low beams are activat-ed. The warning light 3 on the instru-ment panel will come on at the same time.

MAIN BEAMS fig. 32With knurled ring in position 2, push thestalk forward toward the dashboard(steady position). The warning light 1on the instrument panel will come on.They switch off pulling the stalk towardthe wheel (low beams turn on).

FLASHING fig. 32You can flash the beams pulling the stalktoward the wheel (unstable position). Thewarning light 1 on the instrument pan-el will come on at the same time.

PARKING LIGHTS fig. 32With ignition key on STOP or removed,rotate the knurled ring from position Oto position 2. The light 3 on the in-strument panel turns on and all taillightsand number plate lights turn on.

DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 33Move the stalk to (steady) position:up (position a): right-hand indicator down (position b): left-hand indicatorWarning light or will blink on the in-strument panel. Direction indicator auto-matically turn off, when the car travelsagain in a straight direction.

Lane change functionIf you want to signal that you want tochange lane, move the left stalk to un-steady position for less than half a second.The direction indicator of the selectedside activates for three blinks and then au-tomatically turns off.

EXTERNAL LIGHTS

The left-hand stalk operates most of theexternal lights. The external lights can on-ly be switched on when the ignition keyis on MAR. The instrument panel and thevarious instrument panel controls willcome on with the external lights.

DAYLIGHT LIGHT (D.R.L.)(where provided) fig. 32

With the key on MAR and the knurled ringon O the daylight lights automatically turnon; the other lights and the internal lightingdo not turn on. The daylight lights auto-matic switch on function can be en-abled/disabled using the display menus (seeparagraph Multifunctional and reconfig-urable multifunctional display in this chap-ter). If daylight lights are disabled, withknurled ring in position O no light turns on.

fig. 32 F0S0170m fig. 33

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Daylight lights are an alter-native to the low beams

during daylight travelling, when theyare mandatory, and their use is al-lowed when low beams are notmandatory.Daylight lights do not replace lowbeams when travelling in tunnels orduring the night.The use of daylight lights is governedby the Highway Code of the countryyou are in. Keep to the rules.

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WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

The device can work only when the igni-tion key is on MAR.

The stalk has 5 different positions (4speeds):

A windscreen wiper off.

B intermittent.

C continuous slow.

D continuous fast.

E temporary fast (unstable position).

The temporary fast function lasts as longas you manually keep the stalk in that po-sition. When released, the stalk will returnto position A and the wiper will be auto-matically stopped.

Smart washing functionPull the stalk towards the steering wheel(unstable position) to operate the wind-screen washer jet.Keep the stalk pulled to activate with a sin-gle movement the windscreen washer jetand the windscreen wiper; the latter au-tomatically turns on if you keep the stalkpulled for over half a second. The wind-screen wiper stops operating a fewstrokes after releasing the stalk; a furthercleaning stroke, after a few seconds,completes the wiping operation.

FOLLOW ME HOME DEVICE

This function allows the illumination of thespace in front of the car for a preset pe-riod of time.

Activation

With the ignition key on STOP or re-moved, pull the stalk towards the steeringwheel within 2 minutes from when the en-gine is turned off.

At each movement of the stalk, the stay-ing on of the lights is extended by 30 sec-onds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;then the lights are switched off automati-cally.

Each time the stalk is operated, the warn-ing light 3 on the instrument panelturns on and the display shows how longthe function remains active.

The warning light turns on the first timethe stalk is operated, and stays on until thefunction is automatically deactivated. Eachtime you operate the lever, only the per-manence of lights increases.

Deactivation

Keep the stalk pulled towards the steer-ing wheel for more than 2 seconds.

F0S0117mfig. 34

Do not use the windscreenwiper to remove layers ofsnow or ice from the wind-screen. In such conditions, the

windscreen wiper may be subjected toexcessive stress and the motor protec-tion which prevents operation for a fewseconds may trip. If the issue persists,contact the Fiat Dealership.

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Three different switch on modes are fore-seen:

when opening one door, a three minutetiming is set;

when removing the key from the igni-tion switch within two minutes fromengine switch off, a 10 second timingis set;

when doors are unlocked (either withremote control or with key on driverside door), a 10 second timing is set.

Three modes are foreseen for switch off:

when closing all doors, a three minutetiming is set; The timing is disabled if thekey is moved to MAR;

when doors are locked (either with re-mote control or with key on driver sidedoor), the ceiling light turns off.

the internal lights turn off after 15 min-utes to avoid battery drain

BOOT LIGHT

For versions fitted with boot light, it will au-tomatically turn on when opening the tail-gate and it will turn off when closing it.

CEILING LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

The lens can be set to three positions:

right side pressed: light always on left side pressed: light always off central position (neutral): the light turns

on and off when the doors are openedor closed.

IMPORTANT Before getting out of thecar, make sure the switch is on the cen-tral position: ensure that lights are off withdoors closed in order to avoid drainingthe battery.

On same versions, light switch on and offoccur only when the front driver side dooris opened or closed.

When the doors are unlocked using the re-mote control, a 10 second timing turns on.

When the doors are locked using the re-mote control, the ceiling light turns off.

REAR WINDOW WIPER/REAR WINDOW WASHER

The device can work only when the igni-tion key is on MAR.

Turn the knurled ring to ' to operatethe rear window wiper.

With the windscreen wiper active, rotatethe knurled ring to ' to activate the rearwindow wiper which, in this case, oper-ates (in the different positions) in synchwith the windscreen wiper, yet with halfits frequency. With windscreen wiper ac-tive, engaging reverse gear, the rear win-dow wiper automatically turns on in slowcontinuous mode.

It stops when the reverse gear is disen-gaged.

Smart washing function

Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard(unstable position) will activate the rearwindow washer.

Keep the stalk pushed to activate with asingle movement the rear window wash-er jet and the rear window wiper; the lat-ter automatically turns on if you keep thestalk pushed for over half a second.

The rear window wiper stops operatinga few strokes after releasing the stalk; afurther cleaning stroke, after a few sec-onds, completes the wiping operation.

Do not use the rear windowwiper to remove layers ofsnow or ice from the rear win-dow. In such conditions, the

rear window wiper may be subjected toexcessive stress and the motor protec-tion which prevents operation for a fewseconds may trip. If the issue persists,contact the Fiat Dealership.

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DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING SYSTEM (where provided) fig. 35Press button A to activate the CITYfunction (see paragraph electric powersteering system). When the function isactive, the message CITY is displayed onthe instrument panel. Press again the but-ton to deactivate the function.

SPORT FUNCTION CONTROL(versions 1.4 100 CV) fig. 35a

Pressing the button SPORT D-fig. 35a:sets the sport mode, featuring a more re-sponsive acceleration and an increasedsteering wheel effort.

When the function is active, the messageSPORT is displayed on the instrumentpanel. Press again the button to deactivatethe function and return to the standarddriving mode.

IMPORTANT Pressing SPORT, the func-tion is active after about 5 seconds.

IMPORTANT When in SPORT mode, ac-celeration may be abrupt, This is typical ofthis mode.

FRONT/REAR FOG LIGHTS (where provided) fig. 35To turn on the front/rear fog lights, usethe button C as follows:1 Pressure: front fog lights on2 Pressure: rear fog lights on3 Pressure: lights offWhen the front fog lights are on, thewarning light 5 turns on on the instru-ment panel; when the rear fog lights areon, the warning light 4 turns on on theinstrument panel.Front fog lights are turned on with lowbeams on.

F0S0036mfig. 35

HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 35They turn on pressing the button B, re-gardless of the position of the ignition key.When the function is active, warning lights and on the panel blink.To switch off, press again the button B.The use of hazard lights is governed by theHighway Code of the country you are in.Keep to the rules.

Emergency brakingIn the event of emergency braking theemergency lights automatically turn on andat the same time the lights end turnon on the dashboard. The function automatically turns off whenthe emergency braking stops. This function complies with the current ap-plicable laws.

CD

MENU

FMAS AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUD

MP3 RND RPT TPM CD-IN EQ LOUD AF LOC PTY TP TA RMB PB CD

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If, after a crash, you smell fu-el or notice leaks from the

fuel system, do not reset the systemto avoid fire risk.

WARNING

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM

It intervenes in case of collision, activating:

switch off of fuel supply with resultantengine switch off;

automatic door lock release; switch on of all lights inside the car.When the system is active, the messageFuel cut-off see handbook is displayed.

Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, forinstance in the engine compartment, be-low the car or near the tank area.

After the collision, position ignition key onSTOP to avoid battery draining.

To reset car operation, follow this pro-cedure: turn the ignition key to MAR; activate the right-hand indicator; deactivate the right-hand indicator; activate the left-hand indicator; deactivate the left-hand indicator; activate the right-hand indicator; deactivate the right-hand indicator; activate the left-hand indicator; deactivate the left-hand indicator; turn the ignition key to STOP.

REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 36

They turn on, with low beams on, press-ing the button D.

With lights on, the warning light 4 on theinstrument panel will come on at the sametime. Press the button again to turn thelights off.

1 2 3 4 5 6 AUD

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CIGAR LIGHTER(where provided)

SUN VISORS fig. 38

These are arranged at the sides of the in-ternal rearview mirror.

They may be oriented frontally and to theside.

The passenger side sun visor includes acourtesy mirror, lighted by a specific ceil-ing light, activable using the button B. Thedriver and passenger side sun visors in-clude accessory pockets.

The cigar lighter becomesvery hot. Handle with care.

The device must not be used by chil-dren: risk of fire or burns. Always checkthat the cigar lighter has turned off.

WARNING

fig. 38

A

F0S0038m fig. 39 F0S0040m

GLOVE BOX ON PASSENGERSIDE DASHBOARD(where provided) fig. 39

To open the glove box, operate openingdevice A.

Do not travel with the odd-ment compartments open:

they could hurt the passenger in caseof crash.

WARNING

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fig. 42 F0S0042m

ODDMENT COMPARTMENTUNDER THE SEAT (where provided) fig. 41

In some versions, under the passengerseat there is an oddment compartment.

To access the oddment compartment, liftthe front area of the cushion 1 to enableits release, then lift the rear area 2 (back-seat side).

To close the oddment compartment, low-er and insert under the backrest the rearof the cushion without forcing, then presson the front of the cushion until it snapsin position.

GLASS/BOTTLE HOLDER

On the central tunnel there are twoglass/can holders for the front seats andtwo for the rear seats.

fig. 41 F0S0039m

COMPARTMENT IN CENTRALCONSOLE fig. 40

To open the compartment, operate slotB and pull outward as shown in figure.

fig. 40 F0S0041m

Do not travel with the odd-ment compartments open:

they could hurt the passenger in caseof crash.

WARNING

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The openable sunroof with wide glass in-cludes a glass panel provided with manual-ly operated sun visor. The sun visor canbe used in the positions fully closed andfully open (it has no fixed intermediate po-sition). To open the sun visor: press thetooth A-fig. 44, release it and move it toall open position. To close it, repeat thesame operation in the opposite direction.

OPENABLE SUNROOF(where provided)

The openable sunroof with wide glass in-cludes a glass panel provided with manu-ally operated sun visor. The sun visor canbe used in the positions fully closed andfully open (it has no fixed intermediateposition). To open the sun visor: press thetooth A-fig. 44, release it and move it toall open position. To close it, repeat thesame operation in the opposite direction.The sunroof can be operated only whenthe ignition key is on MAR. The controlsA-B fig. 43 on a dedicated dashboardnear the front ceiling lights, enable toopen/close the sunroof.

CURRENT OUTLET (where provided) fig. 42Positioned on the central tunnel, the out-let is powered with ignition key on MAR.To use the outlet, open the protectivecover A.Correct operation is ensured only if theconnected devices are provided with ho-mologated plugs, present on all the com-ponents of the Lineaccessori Fiat.IMPORTANT With engine off and key onMAR, the extended use (for instance formore than 1 hour) of accessories whichdrain much current may reduce batteryefficiency, up to ignition failures.

Accessories with a maximumpower of 180W (maximumelectrical input 15A) can beconnected to the outlet.

fig. 43 F0S0096m

To open

Hold pressed the button B-fig. 43, theglass panel moves to position spoiler;press again the button B-fig. 43 and holdit pressed to open the roof panel untiltravel limit; the movement of the panelstops as soon as the button is released.

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Sunroof shall be re-initialised after dis-connecting the battery or if the relevantprotection fuse is blown.

Proceed as follows:

press button A-fig. 43 at close posi-tion;

keep the button pressed to close com-pletely by steps the sunroof;

after full closing, wait for sunroof mo-tor stopping.

fig. 44 F0S0097m

When leaving the car, alwaysremove the key from the ig-

nition device to avoid the risk of injurydue to accidental operation of thesunroof. Incorrect use of the sunroofcan be dangerous. Before operation,always check that no-one is exposedto the risk of being injured by the mov-ing sunroof or by objects gettingcaught and dragged

ATTENZIONE

Use the sunroof only atspoiler position if cross roofracks are fitted.

Do not open the sunroof ifsnow or ice is over it: you maydamage it.

To close

From the fully open position, press thebutton A-fig. 43 and hold it pressed tomove the sunroof panel to position spoil-er; the movement of the panel stops assoon as the button is released; press againthe button A-fig. 43 and hold it presseduntil the panel is fully closed.

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LOCK/RELEASE FROM OUTSIDEfig. 46

To open

Rotate the key to 1 and pull the handle up-ward.

With central control (where provided),on key rotation all door locks are releasedat the same time.

With remote control (where provided),press the button to open the doors.

Before opening a door, en-sure that you can do it in

safety conditions.

Open the doors only when the car isstationary.

WARNING

When leaving the car, always remove thekey from the ignition device to avoid therisk of injury due to accidental operationof the sunroof. Incorrect use of the sun-roof can be dangerous. Before operation,always check that no-one is exposed tothe risk of being injured by the movingsunroof or by objects getting caught anddragged.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

If the switch does not work, the sunroofcan be operated manually as follows:

Remove the protective cap A-fig. 45located on the internal covering, behindthe sun visor;

take the setscrew wrench (provided asstandard) from the tool bag in the boot;

fit the wrench into the seat and turnit: clockwise to open the sunroof; counter-clockwise to close the sun-

roof.

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To lock

Rotate the key to 2 with fully closed door.

With central control (where provided),it is necessary that all doors are fullyclosed.

With remote control (where provided),press the button to close the doors.If one of the doors is not fully closed, si-multaneous lock is disabled.

IMPORTANT If one of the doors is notcorrectly closed or in the event of a sys-tem failure, the central lock does not op-erate. After 10/11 manoeuvres in quick se-quence, the device is disabled for approx.30 seconds.

fig. 46 F0S0099m fig. 47 F0S0029m

LOCK/RELEASE FROM INSIDEfig. 47

To openPull the control lever A. With central control, operating the leverA on driver side, all door locks are re-leased. For versions with remote control,operating the lever A on passenger sidedoor, that door lock is released.For versions without remote control, op-erating the lever A on passenger side door,all door locks are released.

To lock

Push the control lever A toward the door.Operating the lever A on driver side, alldoors are locked.

For versions with remote control, oper-ating the lever A on passenger side door,that door is locked.

For versions without remote control, op-erating the lever A on passenger sidedoor, all doors are locked.

With mechanic lock, without central con-trol, you can lock a door operating its con-trol lever.

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On some versions the window winders aremanual.

To open/close, operate the handle.

WINDOW WINDERS

FRONT WINDOW WINDERS(where provided) fig. 48

They operate with ignition key on MARand for about 2 minutes after positioningthe key on STOP or removed.

The two buttons are located besides thegear lever (one for each side):

A to open/close the left front window;

B to open/close the right front window;

Holding the button pressed for a few sec-onds, the window automatically raises orlowers (only with key on MAR).

fig. 48 F0S0030m

Incorrect use of the powerwindows may be dangerous.

Before operation, always check thatno-one is exposed to the risk of beinginjured directly by the moving windowor by objects getting caught anddragged.

WARNING

When leaving the car, al-ways remove the ignition key

to avoid the risk of injury due to ac-cidental operation of the power win-dows.

WARNING

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By means of key with remotecontrol (where provided)

Press the button R.

Tailgate opening is indicated by doubleflashing of direction indicators.

Soft touch handle (where provided) fig. 51

For some versions, the tailgate (when re-leased) can be opened only from outsidethe car operating on the soft touch han-dle B located under the tailgate edge.

The tailgate can be opened at any time ifcar doors are unlocked.

To open it, enable the handle, opening oneof the front doors or unlock the doorswith the remote control or using the me-chanic key.

If the tailgate is not fully closed, the warn-ing light on the instrument panel turnson (where provided).

BOOT

TAILGATE OPENING

By means of mechanic key fig. 50

To release the lock, use the metal insertof the ignition key A.

Tailgate opening is eased by the action ofthe side gas shock absorbers.

Opening the tailgate, for some versions,the boot light turns on: the light auto-matically turns off after you close the tail-gate.

The light remains on for about 15 minutesafter rotating the key to STOP: if, dur-ing this period, a door or the tailgate isopened, the 15 minutes timing is reset.

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TAILGATE CLOSING fig. 52

To close, lower the tailgate pressing nearthe lock until you hear it click.

Inside the tailgate there is a ribbon Bwhich provides an easy handhold to closethe tailgate.

fig. 52 F0S0031m

Never exceed the maximumallowed load in the boot (see

Technical Specifications). Makesure that the objects are wellarranged in the boot so that they willnot be projected forwards followingsudden braking.

Do not travel with the tailgate open:exhaust gas may enter the passengercompartment.

WARNING

If you travel in areas withfew filling stations and you

want to transport fuel in a spare tank,respect applicable laws, using only anhomologated, suitably secured tank.However, the risks in case of collisionincrease.

Take care not to knock objects on theroof rack when opening the tailgate.

WARNING

fig. 52a F0S0135m

TAILGATE EMERGENCYOPENING fig. 52a

To open the tailgate from the passengerscompartment if the car battery is flat orthe electric tailgate lock is faulty, proceedas follows (see Extending the boot inthis chapter):

remove the rear head restraints; tilt the backrests; to achieve tailgate automatic unlock,

from inside the boot, operate lever A.

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EXTENDING THE BOOT

Partial extension (50/50)(where provided) fig. 53-54

The separate rear seats allow partial ortotal boot extension.

Proceed as follows:

Lift out rear seat head restraints (whereprovided) with backrest released andtilted toward the passenger compart-ment or with the tailgate open.

check that the seat belt is not twisted; operate levers A or B-fig. 53 to re-

lease respectively the left or right partof the backrest and guide the backrestonto the cushion.

IMPORTANT To return the backrest toits correct position, we recommend tooperate from the external doors.

Maximum extension fig. 55

Tilt the rear seat completely to obtainmaximum boot extension.

fig. 53 F0S0017m fig. 54 F0S0043m

fig. 55 F0S0044m

Proceed as follows:

remove the rear seat head restraints(where provided);

check that the seat belt is not twisted; operate levers A and B-fig. 53 to re-

lease the backrests and guide them on-to the cushion.

IMPORTANT To return the backrest toits correct position, we recommend tooperate from the external doors.

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