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Page 2 At Fiat Service authorised workshops you can find technicians directly trained by us, offering quality and professionalism for all service operations. Fiat workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks and practical recommendations by our experts.
Page 5 It contains important information, advice and instructions for the use of the car which will help you get the very best out of your Fiat. The handbook also provides a description of special features and tips as well as essential information for correct care, maintenance, safe car driving and use and preservation of your Fiat over time.
Page 6 EOBD warning light to switch on and the electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually irregular operation of the engine. draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership. Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel for They will calculate the overall electrical motor vehicles in compliance with the European requirement and check that the car’s electrical...
Page 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE fig.
Page 8 CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version. The warning lights are only present on Diesel versions. On diesel versions, the maximum engine SAFETY speed (red range on the rev counter) corresponds to 5000 rpm. VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY STARTING AND DRIVING...
Page 9 VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 3 F0Y1108 A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E.
Page 10 IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If SERVICING AND this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have MAINTENANCE the system checked. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE...
Page 11 DISPLAY MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY "STANDARD" SCREEN GETTING TO The car may be provided with a multifunction or KNOW YOUR CAR The following information is shown on the display reconfigurable multifunction display that shows useful fig. 5: information, according to the previous settings, when driving.
Page 12 Odometer (display of distance travelled in RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION kilometres/miles) DISPLAY "STANDARD" SCREEN GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Headlight alignment position (only with dipped Versions without "Speed Limiter" headlights on) Car status indication (e.g. doors open, possible ice The following information appears on the display on road, etc.) fig.
Page 13 Odometer (display of distance travelled in Versions with "Speed Limiter" kilometres/miles) (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO Headlight alignment position (only with dipped KNOW YOUR CAR The following information appears on the display headlights on) fig. 8: Outside temperature (for versions/markets, where Time provided) SAFETY...
Page 14 GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR CONTROL BUTTONS GETTING TO The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system advises the NOTE Buttons fig. 10 are described in KNOW YOUR CAR driver to change gear through a specific indication on the following pages. The buttons are the instrument panel fig.
Page 15 ❒ CORNERING LIGHTS (for versions/markets, SETUP MENU where available) GETTING TO The menu comprises a series of options which can ❒ RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets, where KNOW YOUR CAR be selected using buttons to access the provided) different selection and setting operations (Setup) ❒...
Page 16 MENU ITEMS Selecting an option from the main menu without a submenu: GETTING TO Note With UConnect® system (for versions/ ❒ briefly press the KNOW YOUR CAR button to select the main menu markets where provided), some Menu items are option to be set;...
Page 17 Note On versions with reconfigurable multifunction Note Setting is possible between 30 and 200 km/h, display adjustment can be made both with lights off or 20 and 125 mph, according to the previously GETTING TO ("daytime" mode brightness level) and with lights set unit.
Page 18 light variation needed to turn on the lights (e.g. with Rain sensor a setting on level 3 at sunset the headlights switch (Rain sensor sensitivity adjustment) GETTING TO on earlier than in levels 1 and 2). (for versions/markets, where provided) KNOW YOUR CAR Proceed as follows to set: This function allows you to adjust the rain sensor...
Page 19 Time adjustment (Clock adjustment) IMPORTANT The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each time the button GETTING TO This function enables the clock to be set through pressed. Keeping the button pressed causes an KNOW YOUR CAR two submenus: “Time” and “Format”. automatic rapid speed increase/decrease.
Page 20 IMPORTANT The setting will increase or decrease To set the desired measurement unit, proceed as by one unit each time the button follows: GETTING TO pressed. Keeping the button pressed causes an ❒ press button KNOW YOUR CAR briefly. The display will show the automatic rapid speed increase/decrease.
Page 21 (for versions/markets, where provided) KNOW YOUR CAR This function can only be displayed after a Fiat Language (Language selection) Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see paragraph “SBR system” in the “Safety” chapter).
Page 22 MAR-ON. Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this WARNING LIGHTS Contact a Fiat Dealership. The operations in the function: AND MESSAGES “Scheduled servicing plan” will be performed and the ❒...
Page 23 TRIP COMPUTER City Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation" (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR GENERAL INFORMATION This function allows to activate ("On") or de-activate ("Off") the City Brake Control - "Collision The Trip computer is used to display information on Mitigation"...
Page 24 Note “Trip B” may be disabled (see “Activating Trip Distance travelled B”). “Range” and “Instantaneous fuel consumption" GETTING TO Shows the distance covered since the start of the parameters cannot be reset. KNOW YOUR CAR new journey. VALUES DISPLAYED Average consumption SAFETY Outside temperature (for versions/markets, where Shows the approximate average fuel consumption...
Page 25 DISPLAYED INFORMATION The icons relating to the various parameters are the following: GETTING TO The displays shown below are reported as an ❒ KNOW YOUR CAR "Range"; example: for further information refer to the ❒ "Display" paragraph in this chapter. "Average consumption A”...
Page 26 TRIP BUTTON IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A” or “Trip B” details are being displayed resets the GETTING TO This is located on the right-hand stalk fig. 13. With information associated with the function displayed. KNOW YOUR CAR the ignition key turned to MAR, this button allows you to view the previously described parameters and Start of journey procedure also reset them to begin a new mission:...
Page 27 IN AN EMERGENCY is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit has acknowledged the code received from the key. Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates the functions of the SERVICING AND engine management control unit.
Page 28 Contact a Fiat SAFETY ❒ the door lock. Dealership if you still cannot start the engine. To request duplicates of the key, go to a Fiat Warning light switching on while driving Dealership, taking an ID document and the car STARTING AND ownership documents.
Page 29 KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL Unlocking the doors and the tailgate (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO Briefly press button : for unlocking of doors and KNOW YOUR CAR The metal insert A fig. 15 of the key operates: luggage compartment, timed switching-on of internal roof lights and double flashing of direction indicators ❒...
Page 30 (deterrent function). Should a new remote control be necessary, go to When the doors are locked from inside the car (by a Fiat Dealership, taking an ID document and the car pressing the button) the LED will remain on ownership documents.
Page 31 Used batteries should be disposed of, as specified by law, in the special containers, WARNING LIGHTS The device is enabled on all the doors by quickly otherwise take them to a Fiat Dealership, AND MESSAGES double-pressing the button on the key.
Page 32 IGNITION DEVICE Deactivating the device GETTING TO The key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 18: The device deactivates automatically: KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering ❒ carrying out the door unlocking operation column locked.
Page 33 KNOW YOUR CAR remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it is with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it locked. checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving Disengagement: move the steering wheel slightly again. SAFETY as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
Page 34 SEATS FRONT SEATS GETTING TO Lengthwise adjustment KNOW YOUR CAR WARNING Lift lever A fig. 19 (on the inner side of the seat) and All adjustments must be made with the push the seat forwards or backwards: in driving car stationary. position your arms should rest on the rim of the SAFETY steering wheel.
Page 35 Height adjustment Positioning the passenger seat as a table. (for versions/markets, where provided) (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Move lever B fig. 20 upwards or downwards to Move the seat fully backwards by operating lever A achieve the required height.
Page 36 Electric lumbar adjustment Driver's side seat armrest (for versions/markets, where provided) (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR With key at MAR-ON press button A fig. 22 to On some versions the driver's side seat is equipped operate the lumbar area supporting device for with an armrest.
Page 37 Storage compartment Table (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO Behind the front seat backrest there is a storage KNOW YOUR CAR compartment fig. 24. On some versions, behind the front seat backrest there is a folding support surface A fig. 25 equipped with cup/can holders.
Page 38 In the rear of the backrests there is also an object SLIDING AND FOLDING REAR SEATS retaining net C. GETTING TO Lengthwise adjustment KNOW YOUR CAR IMPORTANT Do not place objects heavier than 3 kg Raise lever A fig. 26, gripping it in the central area on the supporting surface: for safety reasons the and push the seat forwards or backwards.
Page 39 HEAD RESTRAINTS Rear armrest (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR FRONT To use the armrest fig. 29, lower it as shown in the figure. They are height-adjustable: to adjust them, operate as follows. SAFETY Upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it clicks into place.
Page 40 REAR Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints: (for versions/markets, where provided) ❒ raise the head restraints to their maximum height; GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ press buttons A and B fig. 31 at the side of the Two height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the rear seats.
Page 41 STEERING WHEEL WARNING GETTING TO The steering wheel can be adjusted both axially and It is absolutely forbidden to carry out KNOW YOUR CAR vertically. any after-market operation involving steering system or steering column To adjust, move lever A fig. 32 downwards to modifications (e.g.
Page 42 REAR VIEW MIRRORS ELECTROCHROMIC INTERIOR MIRROR (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR INTERIOR MIRROR Some versions feature an electrochromic mirror fig. 34 with an ON/OFF switch to activate/deactivate The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes the electrochromic function.
Page 43 DOOR MIRRORS To adjust proceed as follows: ❒ use device A fig. 36 to select the required mirror GETTING TO Manual adjustment KNOW YOUR CAR (right or left); ❒ move device A to position B and manipulate it to From the inside of the car, operate lever A fig. 35 to adjust the mirror.
Page 44 Manual folding IMPORTANT When driving the mirrors should always be in position 1 (open). GETTING TO If necessary, fold the mirrors by moving them from KNOW YOUR CAR position 1 (open) to position 2 (closed) fig. 37. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES...
Page 45 CLIMATE CONTROL CENTRAL AIR DIFFUSERS GETTING TO A fig. 40 - Adjustable and directable central air KNOW YOUR CAR SIDE AIR DIFFUSERS diffusers: ❒ use device B to adjust the vent to the required A fig. 38 - Adjustable and directable side air diffusers: position;...
Page 46 CLIMATIC COMFORT GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DIFFUSERS SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 41 F0Y0222 SERVICING AND 1. Fixed upper diffuser 2. Adjustable side diffusers 3. Fixed diffusers for side windows 4. Adjustable centre air diffusers MAINTENANCE 5.
Page 47 HEATING AND VENTILATION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR CONTROLS SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING °C °C °F °F WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 42 F0Y0156 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
Page 48 A - Air temperature adjustment knob: IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to achieve optimum passenger compartment ❒ blue section = cold air GETTING TO heating. KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ red section = hot air B - air recirculation on/off button;...
Page 49 ❒ turn knob E to with the possibility of moving it IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it to position if misting does not occur; possible to reach the required heating or cooling GETTING TO conditions more quickly depending on the mode ❒...
Page 50 MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR CONTROLS SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING °C °C °F °F WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND fig. 43 F0Y0041 MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
Page 51 ❒ turn knob F to A - Air temperature adjustment knob: ❒ blue section = cold air ❒ press button D to activate climate control system GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR and turn knob C to at least 1 (1 speed).
Page 52 Reduction in heating Window demisting ❒ turn knob A anticlockwise to decrease the GETTING TO The climate control system is very useful in KNOW YOUR CAR temperature; preventing the windows from misting up in the event ❒ press button B to deactivate internal air of high levels of humidity.
Page 53 INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION Selecting the footwell/windscreen or only windscreen distribution activates the climate control system GETTING TO Press button B ( ) so that the LED on the compressor (LED on A/C button on) and the air KNOW YOUR CAR button switches on.
Page 54 The additional electric heater ensures more rapid on at least once a month for about 10 minutes. passenger compartment heating. Have the system inspected at a Fiat Dealership It activates in cold weather conditions, if the before the summer. SAFETY following conditions are verified: ❒...
Page 55 AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR (for versions/markets, where provided) CONTROLS SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING AUTO WARNING LIGHTS °C °C °C °C AND MESSAGES °F °F MONO IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE fig. 44 F0Y0034 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 56 A - driver side temperature adjustment knob; The climate control system can recognise extremely cold (or extremely hot) conditions in the passenger GETTING TO B - internal air recirculation on/off button; compartment and consequently provide optimal KNOW YOUR CAR C - heated rear window and thermal comfort management of the system’s capabilities.
Page 57 The amount of air introduced into the passenger SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL compartment is not affected by car speed; it is SYSTEM GETTING TO regulated by the fan, which is controlled KNOW YOUR CAR The climate control system can be switched on in electronically.
Page 58 Air flow distributed between footwell ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE diffusers (hotter air) and central and side GETTING TO Turn the A or L knob clockwise or anticlockwise to dashboard vents (cooler air). This distribution KNOW YOUR CAR adjust the air temperature in the front left (knob setting is useful in spring and autumn on A) or right (knob L) zone of the passenger sunny days.
Page 59 ❒ climate control system compressor When set manually, the air distribution is indicated by the LEDs on the selected buttons switching on. ❒ air recirculation GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR In combined function mode, functions are enabled cancelling all previous manual adjustments. together with those already set when the relevant This is indicated by the LED on the AUTO button button is pressed.
Page 60 MONO BUTTON IMPORTANT The engagement of the recirculation system makes it possible to reach the required GETTING TO Press the MONO button (LED on button lit) to align heating/cooling conditions faster. It is, however, KNOW YOUR CAR the passenger side air temperature with that of the inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days as it would driver side.
Page 61 ❒ sets maximum air temperature (HI) in both zones; To restore automatic control of compressor engagement, press button C again or press the ❒ sets fan speed according to the engine coolant GETTING TO AUTO button. KNOW YOUR CAR temperature; With compressor off: ❒...
Page 62 HEATED REAR WINDOW Heated windscreen DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Press the button to activate heated rear window Press button C to activate this function. demisting/defrosting. When the function is active, a warning light The effective activation of the function is indicated by the instrument panel is on.
Page 63 SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE CONTROL When the Start&Stop function is active (engine off at SYSTEM zero car speed), the climate control system will GETTING TO request the reactivation of the engine if the inside KNOW YOUR CAR Press button temperature conditions rapidly deteriorate or if With climate control system off: maximum cooling ("LO") or quick demisting (MAX-DEF) are requested.
Page 64 EXTERNAL LIGHTS Note When the Start&Stop function is on (engine off and vehicle speed zero), the automatic GETTING TO The left-hand stalk operates most of the external recirculation management is turned off always taking KNOW YOUR CAR lights. air in from outside, to reduce the probability of window misting up (as the compressor is off ).
Page 65 AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL WARNING (AUTOLIGHT) GETTING TO The daytime running lights are an (Dusk sensor) KNOW YOUR CAR alternative to the dipped beam (for versions/markets, where provided) headlights for driving during the daytime in This infrared LED sensor, combined with the rain countries where it is compulsory to have lights sensor and located on the windscreen, detects the SAFETY...
Page 66 If the sensor is activated but is malfunctioning, the DIRECTION INDICATORS side lights and dipped beam headlights are switched GETTING TO Bring the stalk to the (stable) position: on irrespective of the outside light level: the sensor KNOW YOUR CAR upwards: right-hand direction indicator activation;...
Page 67 WINDOW CLEANING “FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE GETTING TO This allows the space in front of the car to be lit up The right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer KNOW YOUR CAR for a certain period of time. and heated rear window wiper/washer operation. Activation: with the ignition key turned to STOP or removed, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER...
Page 68 IN AN EMERGENCY intervene. If operation is not restored (even after turning the key and restarting the car engine), contact a Fiat Dealership. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
Page 69 Activation is being washed by hand or the wipers are stuck to the windscreen by ice). GETTING TO The sensor is activated when the ring nut A fig. 46 is KNOW YOUR CAR turned to position: the windscreen wiper stroke To restore automatic operation of the rain sensor, frequency is thus adjusted in accordance with the turn ring nut A from...
Page 70 ❒ in intermittent mode when the windscreen wiper seconds, may intervene. If operation is not is not operating; restored, contact a Fiat Dealership. ❒ in synchronous mode (at half the speed of the SERVICING AND windscreen wiper) when the windscreen wiper MAINTENANCE is operating;...
Page 71 CRUISE CONTROL The speed adjustment function cannot be activated in 1 or reverse gear; it is advisable to activate (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO the function in 4 or higher gears. KNOW YOUR CAR This is an electronically controlled driving assistance When travelling downhill with the device active, the device that allows the desired car speed to be car speed may slightly exceed the stored one.
Page 72 SPECIFICATIONS In the event of device faults or failures, continuously. turn knob A to O and contact a Fiat Dealership. DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE INDEX The device can be deactivated by the driver in the...
Page 73 SPEED LIMITER To store a speed value higher than that displayed, move stalk A upwards (+). Each movement of the GETTING TO This device allows the speed of the car to be limited stalk corresponds to an increase in speed of about 1 KNOW YOUR CAR to values which can be set by the driver.
Page 74 ROOF LIGHTS Flashing of programmed speed GETTING TO The programmed speed flashes in the following KNOW YOUR CAR FRONT ROOF LIGHT cases: ❒ when the accelerator pedal has been fully Switch A fig. 49 switches the roof lights on/off. depressed and the car speed has exceeded A switch positions: SAFETY programmed speed;...
Page 75 IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make The lights switch off in three ways: sure that the roof light bulbs are off; this will prevent ❒ when all doors are closed, the 3-minute timer will GETTING TO the battery from being drained once the doors are KNOW YOUR CAR stop and a 10-second one will start.
Page 76 REAR ROOF LIGHT Versions with sun roof (or with glazed roof ) GETTING TO For versions with sun roof (or with glazed roof), Versions without sun roof (or glazed roof ) KNOW YOUR CAR there are two roof lights A fig. 51 at the sides (above the rear doors).
Page 77 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT GETTING TO The roof light A fig. 52 is located on the left side of The roof light A fig. 54 switches on automatically KNOW YOUR CAR the luggage compartment. This switches on when the glove compartment is opened and switches automatically when the luggage compartment is off when it is closed.
Page 78 CONTROLS FOG LIGHTS (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Press the fig. 56 button to switch the lights on/off. The LED above the button will also switch on when Press the fig. 55 button to switch the lights on/off. the lights are on.
Page 79 CENTRAL LOCKING ECO FUNCTION (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO Press the fig. 57 button to lock all doors at the KNOW YOUR CAR same time. When the doors are locked, the LED Press the ECO button fig. 59 to activate the function. above the button switches on.
Page 80 When the ECO function is activated, the car is set To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed for city driving, characterised by less effort on the as follows: GETTING TO steering wheel (Dualdrive system on) and reduced ❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR position; KNOW YOUR CAR fuel consumption.
Page 81 INTERIOR FITTINGS On some versions, the compartment may be cooled by an air vent connected to the climate control GETTING TO system (operate wheel B fig. 61 to adjust the air flow KNOW YOUR CAR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS rate inside the compartment). Upper compartment The cooling function is only carried out with the climate control system on.
Page 82 Compartment under the seat POWER SOCKETS (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO Passenger compartment power socket KNOW YOUR CAR On some versions, there is a storage compartment under the passenger seat fig. 63: do not use it to It is located on the central tunnel fig. 64, near the store objects which weigh more than 1.5 kg.
Page 83 Luggage compartment power socket IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter is switched off. GETTING TO This is located on the left side of the luggage KNOW YOUR CAR compartment fig. 65. It only operates with the IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power ignition key at MAR-ON.
Page 84 SUN VISORS REAR SEAT SURVEILLANCE MIRROR (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO These are located at the sides of the interior rear KNOW YOUR CAR view mirror. They can be adjusted forwards and This is located next to the front roof light. sideways.
Page 85 FIXED GLASS ROOF EXTINGUISHER (for versions/markets, where provided) (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Where required, the fire extinguisher is located in It comprises an extensive fixed glass panel and is the luggage compartment. fitted with an electrically operated sun blind. BLIND MOVEMENT SAFETY Blind operation is carried out with the key at...
Page 86 ELECTRIC SUN ROOF ANTI-PINCH SAFETY DEVICE GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) The sun blind is provided with an "anti-pinch" safety KNOW YOUR CAR device that can detect the presence of any obstacle The sun roof comprises two glass panels (the front during the closing movement (front area and central one is mobile and the rear one fixed) and is fitted crossmember area).
Page 87 CLOSING BLIND MOVEMENT GETTING TO From the fully open position press button A fig. 71: Press again button B fig. 71: the blind will move KNOW YOUR CAR the front glass panel will move into the “spoiler” towards the rear part of the car, until it is fully open. position.
Page 88 DOORS EMERGENCY OPERATION GETTING TO If the control buttons fail to operate, the sun blind KNOW YOUR CAR DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING and the sun roof can be moved manually proceeding as described below: Locking the doors from outside ❒ Sun blind movement: remove protective cap A SAFETY fig.
Page 89 ❒ position 2 - device not engaged (door may be Locking/unlocking the doors from inside opened from the inside). GETTING TO Press button . The button has an LED that KNOW YOUR CAR The device remains on even if the doors are indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked.
Page 90 IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened ❒ introduce the metal insert of the ignition key in from the inside when the child-lock system is GETTING TO engaged. KNOW YOUR CAR the front door pawl; WARNING ❒ pull the internal door handle. SAFETY Always use this device when carrying children.
Page 91 ELECTRIC WINDOWS Door opening/closing mechanism initialisation GETTING TO If the battery is disconnected or the protective fuse These operate when the ignition key is turned to KNOW YOUR CAR blows, the door opening/closing mechanism must MAR-ON and for about three minutes after the be reinitialised as follows: ignition key is turned to STOP or removed unless ❒...
Page 92 CONTROLS E: rear right window opening/closing (for versions/ markets, where provided). "Automatic continuous" GETTING TO Driver side front door operation during window opening/closing, "manual" KNOW YOUR CAR A fig. 76: front left window opening/closing. operation only during window closing. "Automatic continuous" operation during window Use the buttons to open/close the desired window.
Page 93 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WARNING GETTING TO Luggage compartment unlocking is electrically Be careful not to hit objects on the KNOW YOUR CAR operated and is deactivated when the car is storage shelf when you open the in motion. tailgate. SAFETY OPENING Emergency opening from inside When unlocked, the luggage compartment can be opened from outside the car using the electric...
Page 94 ❒ then insert the screwdriver in housing B fig. 79 in LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT order to activate the luggage compartment release INITIALISATION GETTING TO tab. KNOW YOUR CAR IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse blows, the luggage compartment CLOSING opening/closing mechanism must be reinitialised as Grip handle A fig.
Page 95 ❒ after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded Removing the parcel shelf sideways into the luggage compartment or placed GETTING TO Proceed as follows: between the front seat backrests and the KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ free the ends of the two parcel shelf B mounting folded-back rear seat cushions (with the luggage links A fig.
Page 96 Backrest folding (partial extension) WARNING GETTING TO Proceed as follows: Make sure the backrest is properly KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ completely lower the rear seat head restraints; secured at both sides to prevent it ❒ move the seat belts to the side, making sure that moving forward in the event of sharp braking that may cause injuries to passengers.
Page 97 Backrest and seat folding (total extension) Repositioning the rear seat GETTING TO Proceed as follows: To reposition the rear seat, push the backrest KNOW YOUR CAR backwards as shown in fig. 89 and secure it (when it ❒ completely lower the rear seat head restraints; clicks into place, this indicates correct positioning).
Page 98 ❒ Position 2 (platform completely raised): in WARNING conjunction with the lowering of the rear seat GETTING TO Make sure that the seat is correctly and front passenger side seat backrests, permits KNOW YOUR CAR secured to the fastenings on the floor (at long objects to be loaded.
Page 99 IMPORTANT Movements of the load platform must Moving the load platform take place in a central position relative to the luggage GETTING TO To move the load platform from lower to upper compartment. KNOW YOUR CAR position, proceed as follows: ❒...
Page 100 SECURING YOUR LOAD A further two hooks are located on the rear crossmember. GETTING TO There are two hooks A fig. 95 inside the luggage KNOW YOUR CAR compartment for attaching cables which can secure the load carried. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES...
Page 101 Two hooks are also available on the side panels to fix To reposition the container, reinsert the tabs in the loads which are not excessively heavy (e.g. bags). housings on the side trim, taking care to position the GETTING TO container with the three straps facing the luggage KNOW YOUR CAR To use the hooks, press button A fig.
Page 102 BONNET CLOSING GETTING TO Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres KNOW YOUR CAR OPENING from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not Proceed as follows: only fastened by the locking device by trying to open ❒...
Page 103 KNOW YOUR CAR above the front door and rear door and are only always be properly closed while driving. accessible with the doors open. Lineaccessori Fiat Therefore, make sure that the bonnet is has a dedicated roof rack/ski rack for this car.
Page 104 STARTING AND while travelling with headlights on. DRIVING Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the headlights checked and adjusted, if necessary. WARNING LIGHTS Check beam alignment every time the load or its AND MESSAGES distribution changes.
Page 105 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT (for versions/markets, where provided) Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the headlights SAFETY checked and adjusted, if necessary. ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN STARTING AND...
Page 106 SYSTEM INTERVENTION GETTING TO The driver can feel that the ABS system has come ABS is an integral part of the braking system which KNOW YOUR CAR into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly prevents, whatever the road conditions and force and the system gets noisier: it means that the speed applied to the brake pedal, one or more wheels from should be altered to suit the type of road surface.
Page 107 ESC SYSTEM MSR SYSTEM (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung) (Electronic Stability Control) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR This system is an integral part of the ABS, that This is an electronic system that controls car stability intervenes, if there is sudden downshifting, restoring in the event of tyre grip loss, helping maintain torque to the engine, thereby preventing excessive directional control.
Page 108 SYSTEM INTERVENTION When 2 seconds have elapsed, without any departure having taken place, the system is GETTING TO It is signalled by the flashing of the ESC warning light automatically deactivated, gradually releasing the KNOW YOUR CAR on the instrument panel, to inform the driver that braking pressure.
Page 109 The ASR system activates automatically each time When the system is deactivated, the LED on the the engine is started. button ASR OFF turns on and, on some versions, a GETTING TO message appears on the display. KNOW YOUR CAR Whilst driving, the ASR can be deactivated and subsequently activated again by pressing the ASR If the ASR is disengaged during driving, this is...
Page 110 WARNING WARNING GETTING TO Do not take unnecessary risks, even if The DST is a driving aid system and does KNOW YOUR CAR your vehicle is fitted with the ESC and not replace the driver's actions while ASR systems.Your driving style must always be driving the car.
Page 111 START&STOP SYSTEM MANUAL SYSTEM ACTIVATION/ DEACTIVATION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR INTRODUCTION To activate/deactivate the system manually, press the fig. 107 button (located on the dashboard control The Start&Stop system automatically stops the trim). engine each time the car is stationary and starts it again when the driver wants to move off.
Page 112 The LED above the button is on when the system ENGINE RESTARTING CONDITIONS is deactivated. GETTING TO For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful emissions KNOW YOUR CAR and safety purposes, the power unit can restart ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE CONDITIONS automatically without any action on behalf of the driver if certain conditions are met, including: When the system is operating, due to comfort, emission control and safety reasons, the engine does...
Page 113 Notes SAFETY FUNCTIONS GETTING TO If the clutch is not pressed, about 3 minutes after the When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop KNOW YOUR CAR engine stops, the engine can be restarted only using system, if the driver releases his/her seat belt and the ignition key.
Page 114 DRIVING If the battery needs to be replaced, Start&Stop system is detected. always contact a Fiat Dealership. In the event of a Start&Stop system failure, contact a Replace the battery with one of the same type Fiat Dealership.
Page 115 JUMP STARTING IMPORTANT GETTING TO When jump starting, never connect the negative lead KNOW YOUR CAR (–) of the auxiliary battery to the negative pole A WARNING fig. 109 of the car battery, but rather to an Before opening the bonnet, make sure engine/gearbox earth point.
Page 116 SERVICING AND IMPORTANT After eliminating the failure, to check MAINTENANCE the system completely, Fiat Dealerships run a bench test and, if necessary, road tests which may also TUNE SCROLL call for a long journey.
Page 117 When the CITY function is on, the steering wheel WARNING effort is lighter, parking operations are easier: GETTING TO therefore this function is particularly useful for Before performing any maintenance KNOW YOUR CAR driving in city centres. operations, always turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition to lock the steering column (especially when the car WARNING...
Page 118 Having done this, the cables fig. 112 F0Y0139 provided are accessible. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE For connection to the radio system set-up, contact a Fiat Dealership to prevent any problem that could impair car safety. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 113 F0Y0132...
Page 119 Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheels or non-standard Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. shall not be liable for IN AN EMERGENCY wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of damage caused by the installation of accessories...
Page 120 PARKING SENSORS RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) KNOW YOUR CAR Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, They are located in the rear bumper fig. 115 and CB radios etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless their function is to detect the presence of any a separate aerial is mounted externally.
Page 121 ACOUSTIC SIGNAL FAULT INDICATION GETTING TO When reverse gear is engaged and there is an Any parking sensor faults will be indicated when KNOW YOUR CAR obstacle behind the vehicle, an acoustic signal is reverse is engaged by the warning light on the emitted which varies according to the distance of the instrument panel together with the message in the bumper from the obstacle.
Page 122 GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING GETTING TO When parking, take the utmost care over obstacles The driver is always responsible for KNOW YOUR CAR that may be above or below the sensors. parking manoeuvres however.When Under certain circumstances, objects close to the making these manoeuvres, always make sure vehicle are not detected by the system and could that no people (especially children) or animals...
Page 123 City Brake Control - Versions equipped with automatic transmission (for versions/markets, where "Collision Mitigation" SYSTEM GETTING TO provided): at the end of braking the last gear stored KNOW YOUR CAR (for versions/markets, where provided) remains engaged. This is a driving assistance system that can detect the IMPORTANT Both on versions equipped with presence of cars before the vehicle at a close manual gearbox and on those with automatic...
Page 124 LASER SENSOR WARNING GETTING TO The system includes a laser sensor, located in the If the driver depresses the brake pedal KNOW YOUR CAR upper part of the windscreen fig. 116. fully or carries out a fast steering during system operation, the automatic braking IMPORTANT function may stop (e.g.
Page 125 The laser beam is not visible at the naked scratches, chipping or breakage, contact STARTING AND eye. Do not look directly, or with optical exclusively a Fiat Dealership. Do not DRIVING instruments (e.g. lenses), at the laser beam replace the windscreen on your own, risk of...
Page 126 WARNING WARNING GETTING TO The system intervenes on vehicles If the car must be placed on a roller KNOW YOUR CAR travelling in the same lane. Small sized bench (at a speed within 5 and 30 km/h) vehicles (e.g. bicycles or motorbikes) or people, for maintenance interventions or if it is washed animals and things (e.g.
Page 127 REFUELLING THE CAR If refuelling with diesel fuel whose specifications are not suitable for the usage temperature, it is advisable GETTING TO Before refuelling, make sure that the fuel type is to mix TUTELA DIESEL ART additive in the KNOW YOUR CAR correct.
Page 128 REFUELLING CAPACITY Flap A fig. 117 is provided with a dust cowl C which prevents deposits of impurities and dust at the GETTING TO To fill the tank completely, top up twice after the end of the filler when the flap is closed. KNOW YOUR CAR pump switches off.
Page 129 ❒ after refuelling, remove the adapter and close the Emergency refuelling flap; GETTING TO If there is no fuel in the car or the supply circuit is ❒ reintroduce the adapter in the box and put this KNOW YOUR CAR completely empty, proceed as follows to reintroduce back in the luggage compartment.
Page 130 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT IMPORTANT GETTING TO The following devices are used for reducing petrol KNOW YOUR CAR WARNING fuel engine emissions: catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and evaporation control system Do not apply any object/plug to the end of the filler which is not provided for Do not let the engine run, even for a test, with one SAFETY the car.The use of non-compliant objects/plugs...
Page 131 The regeneration procedure is controlled WARNING automatically by the engine management control unit GETTING TO according to the filter conditions and car use The catalytic converter and particulate KNOW YOUR CAR conditions. filter (DPF) reach very high temperatures during operation.Therefore, do During the regeneration there may be a limited not park the car on flammable materials (grass, increase in the engine idle speed, fan activation, a...
Page 132 SAFETY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SEAT BELTS WARNING Never press button C fig. 121 when SAFETY USING THE SEAT BELTS travelling. The belt should be worn keeping the torso straight and rested against the backrest. STARTING AND The reel may lock when the car is parked on a steep To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A fig.
Page 133 SAFETY that their seat belts have not been fastened. For versions/markets where provided, contact a Fiat IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to Dealership should you wish to permanently their normal position, make sure the seat belts STARTING AND deactivate the SBR system.
Page 134 PRETENSIONERS DRIVER GETTING TO KNOW If the driver is the only occupant and their seat belt The car is equipped with front seat belt YOUR CAR is not fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or when pretensioners, which draw back the seat belts by travelling at a speed between 10 and 20 km/h for several centimetres in the event of a strong frontal longer than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal cycle will be...
Page 135 Contact a Fiat IN AN EMERGENCY Dealership should intervention be necessary. LOAD LIMITERS...
Page 136 Any operations on these components must be performed by qualified and authorised technicians. Always contact IN AN EMERGENCY a Fiat Dealership. fig. 125 F0Y0015 The belt must not be twisted. The upper part must SERVICING AND pass over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally.
Page 137 CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY WARNING GETTING TO KNOW If the belt has been sharply pulled, for For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all YOUR CAR example as the result of an accident, the passengers must be seated and wearing adequate safety belt, together with the anchoring devices, restraint systems.
Page 138 GETTING TO KNOW (with seat belts) and wear the seat belts normally. Lineaccessori YOUR CAR Fiat offers child restraint systems for each weight GROUP 0 and 0+ group. These devices are recommended having been specifically designed for Fiat cars. SAFETY...
Page 139 The cradle is restrained by the car seat belts, as From 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, children may be carried shown in fig. 127 and it must restrain the child facing forwards fig. 128. GETTING TO KNOW in turn with its own belts. YOUR CAR WARNING GROUP 1...
Page 140 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR WARNING WARNING The diagram is indicative and for The diagram is indicative and for assembly purposes only. Fit the child assembly purposes only. Fit the child SAFETY seat according to the instructions, which must seat according to the instructions, which must be included with this type of restraint system.
Page 141 SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USE GETTING TO KNOW The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for YOUR CAR child restraints on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table: Rear side Group Weight groups...
Page 142 ISOFIX CHILD SEAT SETUP Main safety rules to be followed when carrying children: GETTING TO KNOW The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child YOUR CAR ❒ Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the seat, a new European standardised system for most protected position in the event of an carrying children safely.
Page 143 INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD SEAT GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Secure the seat using the special lower metal rings A fig. 132 positioned on the rear seat, then fix the upper belt (provided with the child seat) to the attachments B fig.
Page 144 GETTING TO KNOW seats and the special "G 0/1 S" seat are available from YOUR CAR Lineaccessori Fiat. For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership. WARNING Fit the child seat when the car is SAFETY stationary.The child seat is correctly...
Page 145 SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE GETTING TO KNOW The table below shows the various installation possibilities for Isofix child seats on seats fitted with Isofix YOUR CAR attachments in accordance with European standard ECE 16. Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear passenger...
Page 146 AIRBAG Front airbags may not activate in the following situations: GETTING TO KNOW The car is fitted with front airbags for driver and YOUR CAR ❒ frontal impacts against highly deformable objects passenger, driver's knee bag (for versions/markets, not involving the front surface of the car (e.g. where provided), front side bags for driver and wing collision against guard rail, etc.);...
Page 147 Driver side front airbag WARNING GETTING TO KNOW This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in SERIOUS DANGER: never place cradle YOUR CAR a special recess in the dashboard fig. 134. This bag child seats facing backwards on the has a larger volume than that of the driver's.
Page 148 Driver side knee bag With the airbags deactivated, the warning light (for versions/markets, where provided) switches on in the instrument panel. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR This is located in a dedicated compartment under IMPORTANT To deactivate the airbags see the the steering wheel fig.
Page 149 SIDE BAGS (Side bag - Window bag) In the event of a side impact, the system provides best protection if the passenger sits on the seat in a GETTING TO KNOW correct position, thus allowing correct window Side bag YOUR CAR bag deployment.
Page 150 IMPORTANT Never lean your head, arms or elbows cases, they may be deployed accidentally. out of the window. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership STARTING AND immediately to have the system checked. DRIVING...
Page 151 Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the devices WARNING LIGHTS back as far as possible in order to prevent replaced when these dates approach.
Page 152 AND MESSAGES explosive charges of the passenger airbag are rollovers, occupants are protected, in addition deactivated. Contact a Fiat Dealership to any side bags, only by their seat belts, which immediately to have the system checked. must therefore always be fastened.
Page 153 STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning MAINTENANCE light remains on, try the other keys provided with Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the the vehicle. engine. TECHNICAL Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the...
Page 154 (e.g. excessive Contact the Fiat Dealership if the engine still will not acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp start. INDEX...
Page 155 ENGINE SWITCHING OFF When the engine is switched off never GETTING TO KNOW Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is leave the key turned to MAR-ON to YOUR CAR idling. prevent useless current absorption from draining the battery. IMPORTANT After a demanding drive, before turning the engine off you should allow it to idle to SAFETY...
Page 156 Do not leave the key in the ignition switch to STARTING AND prevent the battery from running down. DRIVING WARNING If this is not the case, contact a Fiat WARNING Dealership for adjustment. WARNING LIGHTS Never leave children unattended in the AND MESSAGES car.
Page 157 USING THE GEARBOX When the handbrake is engaged and the ignition key is on MAR-ON, the instrument panel warning light GETTING TO KNOW will switch on. To engage the gears, fully depress the clutch pedal YOUR CAR and put the gear lever into the required position (the Proceed as follows to release the handbrake: diagram is shown on the knob fig.
Page 158 SAVING FUEL IMPORTANT Reverse can only be engaged when the car is completely stationary. With the engine GETTING TO KNOW running, wait for at least 2 seconds with the clutch Here are some suggestions which can help you to YOUR CAR pedal fully pressed before engaging reverse to save fuel and lower harmful emissions.
Page 159 Electrical devices Unnecessary actions GETTING TO KNOW Only use electrical devices for the amount of time Avoid revving up when at traffic lights or before YOUR CAR needed. The heated rear window, additional stopping the engine. This and also double declutching headlights, windscreen/rear window wipers and is absolutely pointless on modern cars and also heater fan need a considerable amount of energy,...
Page 160 TOWING TRAILERS CONDITIONS OF USE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Cold starting IMPORTANT NOTES Short distances and frequent cold start-ups will For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted prevent the engine from reaching optimal running with a type-approved tow hook and an adequate temperature.
Page 161 15 W. To provided with the car. connect, use the preset control unit with a battery A Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide advice cable with cross-section no less than 2.5 mm concerning the most suitable type of tyre for the SAFETY customer's requirements.
Page 162 SNOW CHAINS WARNING GETTING TO KNOW The maximum speed for snow tyres The use of snow chains should be in compliance with YOUR CAR marked "Q" is 160 km/h, while it is 190 local regulations. km/h for "T" tyres and 210 km/h for "H" tyres. Snow chains may be fitted to the tyres of the front The highway code speed limits must however wheels (drive wheels) only.
Page 163 ❒ cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic STORING THE CAR sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic GETTING TO KNOW If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a as they do not allow moisture on the car body YOUR CAR month, the following precautions should be followed: to evaporate;...
Page 164 If the warning light switches on while and prolonged warning “cycle”. driving, stop immediately and contact SERVICING AND a Fiat Dealership. Less serious failures are indicated by a shorter MAINTENANCE warning “cycle”. The displaying cycle of both failure categories can be...
Page 165 In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system. INDEX Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Page 166 MAINTENANCE turned to MAR-ON, the warning light switches Contact a Fiat Dealership if you wish to permanently on constantly for several seconds, flashes for another deactivate the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system few seconds and then should switch off.
Page 167 (on certain versions together with the message on the display) stop the When the ignition key is moved to MAR, the warning engine immediately and contact a Fiat light switches on but should switch off as soon as SAFETY Dealership.
Page 168 MIN and MAX marks. Also check visually for any WARNING fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warning light STARTING AND should come on again, contact a Fiat Dealership; DRIVING If the warning light switches on, the ❒ if the vehicle is used under demanding deteriorated engine oil must be changed conditions (e.g.
Page 169 IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate DRIVING could be damaged. a system failure. If this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked. In this case, it is necessary to release the accelerator...
Page 170 Hill Holder to indicate a fault in the plug preheating system. system. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as possible. FIAT CODE SYSTEM...
Page 171 WARNING LIGHTS could be increased; steering is, however, possible. for about a hundred metres. AND MESSAGES In this case, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. CRUISE CONTROL (green) (for versions/markets, where provided) IN AN EMERGENCY...
Page 172 SPEED LIMITER (green) DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER) BEING CLEANED GETTING TO KNOW (for versions/markets, where provided) YOUR CAR (only Diesel versions with DPF) (amber) This warning light switches on when the key is SAFETY turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates few seconds, if the "Speed limiter"...
Page 173 The warning light switches on in the following ❒ number plate lights; SERVICING AND circumstances. In these cases contact a Fiat MAINTENANCE ❒ brake lights (for versions with multifunction display Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.
Page 174 DST system failure Rain sensor failure (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW The warning light switches on (together with a YOUR CAR message on the display) when a DST system failure is The warning light switches on (together with a detected.
Page 175 HEATED REAR WINDOW (amber) MAIN BEAMS (blue) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR The warning light turns on when switching the The warning light switches on when the main beams heated rear window on. are turned on. SAFETY HEATED WINDSCREEN (amber) LEFT -HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (green) (intermittent) STARTING AND...
Page 176 City Brake Control - "Collision power steering is activated by pressing the Mitigation" system. corresponding button (see the "Dualdrive electric power steering" paragraph in "Knowing your car" In this case, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as chapter). STARTING AND possible. DRIVING The indication CITY (or the symbol on the display) disappears when the button is pressed again.
Page 177 Start&Stop system is deactivated. In the event of a Start&Stop system failure, contact a AND MESSAGES ❒ Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display: the Fiat Dealership. symbol and a dedicated message appear on the display when the Start&Stop system is deactivated. IN AN EMERGENCY...
Page 178 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR In an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found on the Warranty Booklet.You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership. SAFETY STARTING THE ENGINE Proceed as follows to start the car: ❒...
Page 179 REPLACING A WHEEL Never use a fast battery-charger to start GETTING TO KNOW the engine as this could damage the YOUR CAR GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS electronic systems of your car, particularly the ignition and fuel supply control units. The car is equipped with the "Fix&Go Automatic Kit": see the paragraph “Fix&Go Automatic Kit”...
Page 180 WARNING WARNING GETTING TO KNOW Alert other drivers that the car is The jack shall only be used for raising YOUR CAR stationary in compliance with local the car model it has been supplied with. regulations: hazard warning lights, warning Never use the jack for other purposes, such as triangle, etc.
Page 181 ❒ take the wedge A from the tool box and open it as JACK shown in the diagram in fig. 145; GETTING TO KNOW Please note that: YOUR CAR ❒ the jack weight is 1,76 kg; ❒ the jack requires no adjustment; ❒...
Page 182 ❒ place the wedge behind the wheel diagonally ❒ position the jack under the car, near the wheel to opposite the one to be replaced (see fig. 146) to be changed; GETTING TO KNOW prevent the car from moving when it is raised; YOUR CAR ❒...
Page 183 ❒ alert other passengers that the car is about to be Restore the standard wheel as soon as possible, raised; all persons should be kept away from the because, once placed in the associated compartment, GETTING TO KNOW car until it has been lowered; the luggage compartment load platform is rendered YOUR CAR uneven as the standard wheel is larger than the...
Page 184 ❒ press-fit the hub cap, aligning the special splining After tyre replacement (on the cap) with the inflation valve; GETTING TO KNOW ❒ stow the space-saver wheel in the compartment YOUR CAR ❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the fixing studs; provided in the boot;...
Page 185 ❒ instruction brochure (see fig. 152), to be used for "Fix&Go Automatic" kit prompt and correct use of the tyre quick repair GETTING TO KNOW There is a dedicated container fig. 149 (versions kit and then to be handed to the personnel YOUR CAR without subwoofer) or fig.
Page 186 ❒ a pair of protective gloves located in the side WARNING compartment of the compressor; GETTING TO KNOW ❒ adapters for inflating different elements. Holes and damage on the tyre side walls YOUR CAR cannot be repaired. Do not use the tyre quick repair kit if the tyre is damaged as a WARNING result of driving with it deflated.
Page 187 INFLATING PROCEDURE WARNING GETTING TO KNOW The cylinder contains ethyl glycol. YOUR CAR WARNING Contains latex: may cause an allergic reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Eye irritant. Put on the protective gloves provided May cause irritation if inhaled or on contact. together with quick tyre repair kit.
Page 188 YOUR CAR compartment fig. 155 and operate the compressor, Fiat Dealership; turning switch A to position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified in the "Inflation WARNING SAFETY pressure"...
Page 189 STARTING AND tyre quick repair kit cannot guarantee the DRIVING correct hold because the tyre is too damaged. Contact a Fiat Dealership. WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ❒ if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected, restore the correct pressure (with the engine...
Page 190 CHANGING A BULB REPLACING THE BOTTLE GETTING TO KNOW Proceed as follows: YOUR CAR GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ❒ disconnect connection A fig. 157; ❒ Before changing a bulb check the contacts for ❒ turn the cylinder to be replaced anticlockwise and oxidation;...
Page 191 IN AN Where possible, it is advisable to have EMERGENCY bulbs changed at a Fiat Dealership.The correct operation and direction of the external lights are absolutely essential for the SERVICING AND safety of the car and of compliance with the law.
Page 192 TYPES OF BULBS GETTING TO KNOW Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car: YOUR CAR All-glass bulbs: (type A) press-fitted. Pull to remove. SAFETY STARTING AND Bayonet type bulbs: (type B) to remove them press the DRIVING bulb and turn it anticlockwise. WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Tubular bulbs: (type C) release them from their contacts...
Page 193 Lights GETTING TO KNOW Type Power Ref. Figure YOUR CAR Dipped/main beam headlights Front side lights/Day lights (DRL) W21/5W 21W/5W SAFETY Rear side lights/Brake lights P21/5 W 21W/5W Front direction indicators WY21W 21 W Side direction indicators WY5W STARTING AND Rear direction indicators P21W 21 W...
Page 194 REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS DIRECTION INDICATORS GETTING TO KNOW To change the bulb, proceed as follows: For the type of bulb and power rating, see “Changing YOUR CAR ❒ remove cover A fig. 158; a bulb" paragraph. ❒ turn bulb holder B fig. 159 clockwise, extract bulb FRONT UPPER LIGHT CLUSTER C and replace it;...
Page 195 DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS FRONT LOWER LIGHT CLUSTER GETTING TO KNOW To change the bulb, proceed as follows: This contains the bulbs for the main beams and side YOUR CAR lights/daytime running lights (DRL). ❒ remove cover B fig. 158; The bulbs are arranged as follows fig. 161: ❒...
Page 196 ❒ remove the bulb E from connector F and replace ❒ refit the connector + bulb holder D unit in its housing; GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ refit the new bulb on the connector, making sure it ❒ finally refit cover C fig. 161. is correctly locked;...
Page 197 ❒ refit the bulb holder unit E in its housing and turn ❒ refit the bulb holder C in the lens A and turn it it clockwise, until the locking click is heard; clockwise; GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ finally refit cover D fig. 161. ❒...
Page 198 FOG LIGHTS To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW ❒ take the Allen key A fig. 169 provided; YOUR CAR ❒ operate tab B fig. 170 and remove protective cover To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒...
Page 199 ❒ use Allen key A to unscrew fixing devices D ❒ disconnect the electrical connector, undo the fig. 171 of the rear light cluster; fixing screws E fig. 173 and remove the bulb holder GETTING TO KNOW assembly; YOUR CAR ❒...
Page 200 ❒ replace the concerned bulb: F = direction ❒ refit bulb holder C in the lens turning it clockwise indicators, G = side lights/brake lights fig. 174. and reconnect the electrical connector; GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ refit the light cluster B fig. 175 correctly by FIXED REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS tightening the four fixing screws A, then close the luggage compartment.
Page 201 GETTING TO KNOW These are located in the tailgate and are LED lights. YOUR CAR ❒ finally refit lens A fig. 177. For replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership. NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS SAFETY To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: ❒ remove lens A fig. 177;...
Page 202 REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS Versions with rear seat surveillance mirror (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR FRONT ROOF LIGHT To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: ❒ work in area A and bring mirror B in operating Versions without rear seat surveillance mirror position;...
Page 203 STARTING AND Versions with fixed glass roof or electric sun DRIVING roof To remove the roof light and replace the bulbs go to a Fiat Dealership. WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES REAR ROOF LIGHT Versions without sun roof IN AN...
Page 204 ❒ Insert the new bulb and make sure that it is Versions with sun roof (for versions/markets, where provided) correctly clamped between the contacts. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ refit the roof light A fig. 184 by inserting it in its To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: correct position firstly on one side and then ❒...
Page 205 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT GETTING TO KNOW To replace the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: YOUR CAR ❒ open the luggage compartment and extract the ❒ open the glove compartment and extract the roof roof light A fig.
Page 206 When a device does not work, check the condition If the replaced fuse blows again, contact of its protective fuse: the conductor element A a Fiat Dealership. fig. 188 must be intact. If it is not, replace the blown STARTING AND...
Page 207 If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE, If a general protection fuse for safety YOUR CAR MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows contact systems (airbag system, braking system), a Fiat Dealership. power unit systems (engine system, transmission system) or steering system is triggered, contact SAFETY a Fiat Dealership.
Page 208 FUSE LOCATION If it is necessary to wash the engine GETTING TO KNOW compartment, take care not to directly hit YOUR CAR Engine compartment fuse box the fuse box and the window wiper This is located by the side of the battery fig. 190. motors with the water jet.
Page 209 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE fig. 190 F0Y0072 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
Page 210 Dashboard fuse box GETTING TO KNOW To access the fuses remove flap A fig. 191. YOUR CAR The fuses are located in the fuse box shown in fig. 192. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL...
Page 211 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 192 F0Y0069...
Page 212 Luggage compartment fuse box GETTING TO KNOW The control unit is located on the left side of the YOUR CAR luggage compartment. To access the fuses operate in the point shown by the arrow fig. 193 and remove flap A. SAFETY The fuses are located in the fuse box shown in fig.
Page 213 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX GETTING TO KNOW fig. 190 YOUR CAR USERS FUSE AMPERE Horn Heated rear window SAFETY Cigar lighter/Front power socket Luggage compartment power socket STARTING AND External mirror defrosters DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL...
Page 214 DASHBOARD FUSE BOX fig. 192 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR USERS FUSE AMPERE Rear electric window (left side) Rear electric window (right side) SAFETY UConnect +30 Radio, ®, rear courtesy lights (right and left) STARTING AND Central locking DRIVING Two-way windscreen washer pump Front electric window (driver side) WARNING LIGHTS Front electric window (passenger side)
Page 215 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX fig. 194 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR USERS FUSE AMPERE Front seat electric lumbar regulator SAFETY Front seat electrical heater HI-FI system Electric sun roof blind STARTING AND Electric sun roof DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND...
Page 216 Charge the battery as follows: given as information only. You are advised to contact ❒ disconnect connector A fig. 195 (pressing button a Fiat Dealership to have this operation carried B) from battery status monitoring sensor C (fitted out. SAFETY on the negative battery terminal D);...
Page 217 RAISING THE CAR WARNING GETTING TO KNOW Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: If the car needs to be jacked up, go to a Fiat YOUR CAR avoid contact with your skin and eyes. Dealership which is equipped with shop jacks and The battery should be charged in a well jack arms.
Page 218 TOWING THE CAR WARNING GETTING TO KNOW The tow hook, which is supplied with the car, is Before towing, turn the ignition key to YOUR CAR housed in the tool box, under the mat in the luggage MAR and then to STOP without compartment.
Page 219 WARNING WARNING GETTING TO KNOW Whilst towing, remember that the The front and rear tow hooks should be YOUR CAR assistance of the brake servo and the used only for emergencies on the road. electric power steering is not available, You are allowed to tow the vehicle for short therefore greater force needs to be exerted on distances using an appropriate device in...
Page 220 The Scheduled Servicing intervals are set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to comply with the schedule IN AN EMERGENCY may invalidate the warranty. It is advisable to inform a Fiat Dealership of any small operating irregularities without waiting for the next service. SERVICING AND...
Page 221 SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN GETTING TO KNOW PETROL VERSIONS YOUR CAR Servicing must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months. Thousands of miles SAFETY Thousands of kilometres Months ● ● ● ● ● ● Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary STARTING AND DRIVING ●...
Page 222 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (*) - it is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for plug replacement. (**) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every five years in all other cases.
Page 223 Thousands of miles GETTING TO KNOW Thousands of kilometres YOUR CAR Months Change air cleaner cartridge (every 30,000 km for 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP ● ● ● versions) SAFETY ● ● ● ● ● ● Change engine oil and replace oil filter (***) ●...
Page 224 DIESEL VERSIONS GETTING TO KNOW Servicing must be carried out every 35,000 km or 24 months. YOUR CAR Thousands of miles Thousands of kilometres SAFETY Months ● ● ● ● ● Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary ● ●...
Page 225 Thousands of miles GETTING TO KNOW Thousands of kilometres YOUR CAR Months Check tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner) ● ● SAFETY (or every 24 months) ● ● ● ● ● Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required ●...
Page 226 PERIODIC CHECKS HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR GETTING TO KNOW Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if If the car is mainly used in one of the following YOUR CAR necessary, restore the following: conditions: ❒ engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer ❒...
Page 227 ❒ check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter; CHECKING LEVELS GETTING TO KNOW ❒ check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner. YOUR CAR WARNING Never smoke while working in the engine compartment: gas and SAFETY inflammable vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
Page 228 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP versions GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 199 F0Y0180 A. Engine oil plug/filler B. Engine oil dipstick C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid E. Brake fluid SERVICING AND F.
Page 229 1.4 16V versions GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 200 F0Y0181 A. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid E. Brake fluid SERVICING AND F.
Page 230 1.3 16V MultiJet versions GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 201 F0Y0182 A. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid E. Brake fluid SERVICING AND F.
Page 231 Used engine oil and oil filters contain substances which are harmful to the For 0.9 TwinAir 105 HP versions environment.To change the oil and filters, we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership. SERVICING AND The engine oil dipstick B is integral with plug A. MAINTENANCE...
Page 232 If this happens, do not start the If the fluid level in the tank is too low, undo the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership. SAFETY reservoir plug E (see previous pages) and add the fluid described in the chapter "Technical...
Page 233 GETTING TO KNOW Brake fluid is poisonous and highly YOUR CAR corrosive. In the event of accidental For filter replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership. contact, immediately wash the affected parts with water and neutral soap.Then rinse SAFETY thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if swallowed.
Page 234 A periodic check, The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this which can be carried out at a Fiat Dealership is, can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph however, necessary to check efficiency.
Page 235 DRIVING Batteries contain substances which are In any case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as very dangerous for the environment. For possible to have the worn brake pads replaced. battery replacement, contact a Fiat WARNING LIGHTS Dealership.
Page 236 WHEELS AND TYRES The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the laws GETTING TO KNOW Before long trips, and every two weeks, check the in force in the country where you are driving. YOUR CAR tyre and space-saver wheel inflation pressure (for versions/markets, where provided).
Page 237 WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WARNING WIPER GETTING TO KNOW The road holding qualities of the car YOUR CAR also depend on the correct inflation BLADES pressure of the tyres. Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or SAFETY worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them approximately once a year.
Page 238 Lifting the wiper blades IMPORTANT Place the blades back in contact with the windscreen before activating the windscreen GETTING TO KNOW If it is necessary to raise the blades from the wiper again and/or turning the ignition key to YOUR CAR windscreen (e.g.
Page 239 Replacing the rear window wiper blade SPRAY NOZZLES GETTING TO KNOW Proceed as follows: Windscreen washer YOUR CAR ❒ raise cover A fig. 205, undo nut B and remove arm The window washer jets A fig. 206 are fixed. If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir (see paragraph “Checking fluid levels”...
Page 240 BODYWORK Rear window washer GETTING TO KNOW The rear window washer jets are fixed. The nozzle YOUR CAR PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC holder is on the rear window fig. 207. AGENTS The car is equipped with the best available SAFETY technological solutions to protect the bodywork against corrosion.
Page 241 PRESERVING THE BODYWORK Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of GETTING TO KNOW the paintwork. Paint YOUR CAR Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to way as the rest of the car.
Page 242 INTERIORS Front headlights GETTING TO KNOW Use a soft, damp cloth soaked in water and Periodically check for water puddles under the mats YOUR CAR detergent for washing cars. that could cause the panels to rust. IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. WARNING petrol) or ketenes (e.g.
Page 243 PLASTIC AND COATED PARTS LEATHER PARTS (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cloth (if YOUR CAR possible made from microfibre), and a solution Use only water and neutral soap to clean these parts. of water and neutral, non-abrasive detergent.
Page 244 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA V.I.N. PLATE This is applied on the left side of the luggage We recommend taking note of the identification SAFETY compartment fig. 208 (lift the mat for access) and codes. The following identification codes are printed bears the following data: and shown on the plates: Type-approval number.
Page 245 209: A Paint manufacturer. SAFETY B Colour name. C Fiat colour code. D Respray and touch up colour code. STARTING AND DRIVING CHASSIS MARKING This is etched on the crossmember under the...
Page 246 ENGINE CODES - BODY VERSIONS GETTING TO KNOW Versions Engine codes Body versions YOUR CAR 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP 199B6000 199LYC1B L2 (5 seats) 1.4 16V 843A1000 199LYB1B L1 (5 seats) SAFETY 1.3 16V MultiJet 199B4000 199LXY1A L0 (5 seats) STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS...
Page 247 ENGINE GETTING TO KNOW 0.9 TwinAir Turbo Versions 1.4 16V 1.3 16V MultiJet YOUR CAR 105 HP Type code 199B6000 843A1000 199B4000 Cycle Otto Otto Diesel SAFETY Number and arrangement of cylinders 2 in line 4 in line 4 in line Piston diameter and travel (mm) 80.5 x 86.0 72.0 x 84.0...
Page 248 FUEL SUPPLY GETTING TO KNOW Versions Power supply YOUR CAR Multipoint sequential timed electronic injection, with knock control and variable intake 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP valve actuation 1.4 16V Multipoint sequential timed electronic injection, returnless system SAFETY Electronically controlled Common Rail MultiJet direct injection with turbocharger and 1.3 16V MultiJet intercooler STARTING AND...
Page 249 BRAKES GETTING TO KNOW Versions Front service brakes Rear service brakes Parking brake YOUR CAR 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP Controlled by handbrake 1.4 16V Self-ventilated disc Disc lever, acting on the rear brakes SAFETY 1.3 16V MultiJet IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
Page 250 STEERING GETTING TO KNOW Versions Turning circle (m) Type YOUR CAR 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP 10,7 Rack and pinion with electric power 1.4 16V 10,7 steering SAFETY 1.3 16V MultiJet 10,7 STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL...
Page 251 WHEELS Maximum speed rating GETTING TO KNOW up to 160 km/h YOUR CAR RIMS AND TYRES up to 170 km/h Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass up to 180 km/h tyres. The vehicle registration document also lists all up to 190 km/h type-approved tyres.
Page 252 Maximum speed index for snow tyres CORRECT READING OF THE RIM CODE GETTING TO KNOW up to 160 km/h QM + S YOUR CAR Example fig. 210: 6 J x 15 H2 up to 190 km/h TM + S rim width in inches (1). up to 210 km/h HM + S rim drop centre outline (side projection where the...
Page 253 WHEELS AND TYRES PROVIDED GETTING TO KNOW Space-saver wheel YOUR CAR Versions Wheels Tyres Snow tyres Tyre SAFETY 195/65 R15 91Q 6Jx15 H2 ET 39 195/65 R15 91H (M+S) 205/55 R16 91Q 6Jx16 H2 36.5 205/55 R16 91H STARTING AND (M+S) 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 4JX16 H ET15...
Page 254 Space-saver wheel GETTING TO KNOW Versions Wheels Tyres Snow tyres YOUR CAR Tyre 195/65 R15 91Q 6Jx15 H2 ET 39 195/65 R15 91H SAFETY (M+S) 205/55 R16 91Q 6Jx16 H2 36.5 205/55 R16 91H (M+S) 4JX16 H ET15 1.3 16V MultiJet STARTING AND T135/70 R16 100M 205/55 R16 91Q...
Page 255 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) GETTING TO KNOW Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. YOUR CAR Recheck pressure value with cold tyres. No load/medium load Full load Space-saver Tyres SAFETY wheel Front Rear Front Rear 195/65 R15 91H 205/55 R16 91H...
Page 256 RIM PROTECTOR TYRES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR WARNING DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using integral hub caps fixed (with springs) SAFETY to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided with Rim Protector (fig. 211).The use of unsuitable tyres and hub caps may cause sudden loss of tyre pressure.
Page 257 DIMENSIONS GETTING TO KNOW The dimensions are expressed in mm fig. 212 and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres. Height YOUR CAR is measured with vehicle unladen. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VOLUME Capacity (V.D.A. standards) = 300 litres (1210 litres with rear seats completely folded down).
Page 258 PERFORMANCE GETTING TO KNOW Max. speed in km/h that can be reached after initial car use. YOUR CAR Versions km/h 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP SAFETY 1.4 16V 1.3 16V MultiJet STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL...
Page 259 WEIGHTS AND LOADS GETTING TO KNOW 0.9 TwinAir Turbo Versions 1.4 16V 1.3 16V MultiJet YOUR CAR 105 HP Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without 1260 1245 1315 SAFETY optional equipment) (kg): Payload including the driver (kg): Maximum permitted loads (kg) (**) STARTING AND...
Page 260 REFUELLING GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 Prescribed fuels and Petrol versions 1.4 16V original lubricants Fuel tank capacity (litres): Unleaded petrol not less SAFETY than 95 RON (EN 228 including a reserve of 6 ÷ 8 6 ÷...
Page 261 Prescribed fuels and original Diesel versions 1.3 16V MultiJet GETTING TO KNOW lubricants YOUR CAR Fuel tank capacity (litres): Diesel for automotive engines (EN 590 Specification) including a reserve of (litres): 6 ÷ 8 SAFETY 50-50 mixture of water and Engine cooling system (litres): PARAFLU Engine sump (litres):...
Page 262 SAFETY Lubricant for SELENIA DIGITEK petrol engines P.E. According to Scheduled SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 grade totally synthetic (0.9 TwinAir lubricant. FIAT Classification 9.55535-GS1. Contractual Technical Servicing Plan STARTING AND Turbo 105 HP Reference No. F020.B12 DRIVING version) SELENIA K P.E.
Page 263 Fluid and lubricant features for a correct Genuine fluids and Applications GETTING TO KNOW use of the car lubricants YOUR CAR TUTELA TRANSMISSION SAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant. FIAT Mechanical gearbox GEARFORCE Classification 9.55550-MZ6 and differential Contractual Technical SAFETY Reference No. F002.F10 Lubricants and...
Page 264 Protective agent percentage: 50% organic formula. Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, Contractual Technical for radiators water 50% ASTM D 3306 specifications. FIAT Reference No. F101.M01 SAFETY PARAFLU (**) Classification 9.55523 TUTELA DIESEL ART To be mixed with the...
Page 265 FUEL CONSUMPTION GETTING TO KNOW The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests YOUR CAR laid down by specific European Directives. The procedures below are followed for measuring consumption: ❒ urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that simulates urban use of the car; SAFETY ❒...
Page 266 EMISSIONS GETTING TO KNOW The CO emission levels given in the following table refer to combined consumption. YOUR CAR Versions emissions according to the current European directive (g/km) 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP SAFETY 1.4 16V 1.3 16V MultiJet STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES...
Page 267 To grant customers the best possible service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of their life, Fiat is offering all customers the opportunity of handing over their vehicle* at the end of its life without incurring any additional costs.
Page 268 RADIOFREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: MINISTERIAL APPROVALS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 213 F0Y0277...
Page 269 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 214 F0Y0278...
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Page 271 DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions. fig. 1 F0Y0185 1. Adjustable air diffusers 2. Upper glove compartment (for versions/markets, where provided the compartment may be conditioned) 3. Passenger front airbag 4. Adjustable and directable centre air diffusers 5. Fixed upper air vent 6. Radio controls on the steering wheel (for versions/markets, where provided) 7.
Page 272 CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version. The warning lights are only present on Diesel versions. On diesel versions, the max. rpm (red range on the revolution counter) corresponds to 5000 rpm. VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY fig.
Page 273 VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY fig. 3 F0Y0184 A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light...
Page 274 ❒ press the device B fig. 6 inside-out from the REPLACING FUSES compartment; ❒ tilt the compartment C fig. 7 forward: in this way, FUSE LOCATION you get access to the fuse box fig. 8 Dashboard junction box To reach the fuse box, proceed as follows: ❒...
Page 275 To refit the oddments compartment, proceed in the reverse order, paying special attention to the new connection of the slowing device, linked to the same compartment through the device B fig. 6. fig. 7 fig. 8 F0Y0239 F0Y0237...
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Page 277: Table Of Contents
UMMARY INTRODUCTION ..............275 TRACK FAST FORWARD/REWIND .......292 TRACK SELECTION (Browse)..........292 TIPS, CONTROLS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...276 TIPS ...................276 AUDIO SOURCE SELECTION..........293 MULTIMEDIA DEVICES: SUPPORTED AUDIO FILES TRACK INFORMATION DISPLAY ........293 AND FORMATS..............278 RANDOM TRACK REPRODUCTION ......293 NOTES ON TRADEMARKS..........279 TRACK REPETITION............293 EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES.........279 CD PLAYER ................
Page 278 TRANSMISSION OF PHONE DATA CLOCK ..................309 eco:Drive .................309 (PHONEBOOK AND RECENT CALLS) ......302 SETTINGS ................311 MAKING A PHONE CALL..........303 MANAGING AN INCOMING CALL ......304 VOICE COMMANDS ............315 MAKING A SECOND PHONE CALL ......306 USE OF THE VOICE COMMANDS.........315 MANAGING TWO PHONE CALLS........306 USE OF STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ENDING A CALL..............307 TO ACTIVATE VOICE COMMANDS......315...
Page 279: Introduction
(for example, in the glove compartment). Enjoy reading. Happy motoring! The information in this publication is provided by way of example. Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.can modify the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing purposes. For further information,...
Page 280: Tips, Controls And General Information
TIPS, CONTROLS AND GENERAL Care and maintenance INFORMATION Observe the following precautions to ensure the system is fully operational: TIPS ❒ the display is sensitive to scratching, liquids and detergents. The display should not come into Road safety contact with pointed or rigid objects which could Learn how to use the various system functions damage its surface.
Page 281 In the event of a failure, the system should only be damage the surface of the CDs; checked and repaired at a Fiat Dealership. ❒ after listening to them place CDs back in their If the temperature is particularly low, the display may cases to avoid them being damaged;...
Page 282: Multimedia Devices: Supported Audio Files And Formats
IMPORTANT Do not use commercially available MULTIMEDIA DEVICES: SUPPORTED AUDIO FILES AND FORMATS protective sheets for CDs or discs with stabilisers as they could get stuck in the internal mechanism and For CD, USB and iPod sources the system can play damage the disc.
Page 283: Notes On Trademarks
NOTES ON TRADEMARKS EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES iPod, iTunes and iPhone are registered trademarks of Other electronic devices (e.g. iPod, PDA, etc...) can Apple Inc. be used on the car. All other trademarks are the property of their Some of them can however cause electromagnetic respective owners.
Page 284: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hi-Fi specification speakers (for versions/markets, where provided) Speakers for basic specification Front speakers Front speakers ❒ 2 38 mm tweeters on the door handle; ❒ 2 38 mm tweeters on the door handle; ❒ 2 165 mm mid-woofer speakers in the door ❒...
Page 285: Quick Guide
QUICK GUIDE CONTROLS ON FRONT PANEL TUNE SCROLL BROWSE BROWSE ENTER ENTER fig. 1 F0Y0001...
Page 286: Front Panel Control Summary Table
FRONT PANEL CONTROL SUMMARY TABLE Button Functions Mode Ignition Brief button press Brief button press Volume adjustment Left/right rotation of knob Volume activation/deactivation (Mute/Pause) Brief button press CD ejection Brief button press CD housing – Display on/off Brief button press Exit the selection/return to previous screen Brief button press Scrolling the list or tuning to a radio station...
Page 287: Steering Wheel Controls
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (for versions/markets, where provided) DESCRIPTION The controls for the main system functions are present on the steering wheel to make things easier. The activation of the function selected is controlled, in some cases, by how long the button is pressed (short or long press) as described in the table below.
Page 288: Steering Wheel Control Summary Table
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SUMMARY TABLE Button Interaction (pressure/rotation) - Acceptance of incoming call - Acceptance of the second incoming phone call and putting the active phone call on hold - Activation of voice recognition for Phone function - Interruption of the voice message in order to give a new voice command - Interruption of voice recognition - Rejection of incoming call - Ending of call in progress...
Page 289: Switching The System On/Off
SWITCHING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF RADIO MODE SELECTION Press the RADIO button (12-fig. 1) on the front RADIO (TUNER) MODE panel to activate the radio mode. The system switches on/off when the button/knob The different tuning modes can be selected with the (ON/OFF) is pressed (1-fig.
Page 290: Displayed Information
DISPLAYED INFORMATION At the bottom: the following buttons are displayed: ❒ "Browse": list of the radio stations available; After the desired radio station is selected on the ❒ "AM/FM", "AM/DAB", "FM/DAB": selection of the display (see fig. 5), the following information is shown: desired frequency band (button reconfigurable according to the band selected: AM,FM or DAB);...
Page 291: Previous/Next Radio Station Search
PREVIOUS/NEXT RADIO STATION SEARCH After entering the last digit of the station, the "Tune" screen is deactivated and the system tunes Briefly press buttons on the display: when automatically to the station selected (the number of the button is released the previous or the next radio the radio station is displayed in the "Tune"...
Page 292: Dab Radio
DAB RADIO Selection of the previous/next radio station by: (for versions/markets, where provided) ❒ rotating the BROWSE ENTER button/knob (7-fig. Once the DAB radio mode on the display is selected, ❒ briefly pressing the the information on the station being listened to is buttons on the displayed (see fig.
Page 293: Setting The Preselections
SETTING THE PRESELECTIONS AUDIO Preselections are available in all system modes and To enter the "Audio" menu, press the SETTINGS are activated by touching one of the preselection button (10-fig. 1) on the front panel, scroll the menu buttons located at the top of the display. then select and press the "Audio"...
Page 294 Equalizer Balance/Fade (for versions/markets, where provided) Press the "Balance/Fade" button to balance the sound from the front and rear seat speakers. Select "Equalizer" on the display to adjust the bass, medium and treble tones. Press the buttons to balance the front and rear speakers (see fig.
Page 295 Volume/Speed Auto-On Radio Press the "Volume/Speed" button to choose between To set the radio behaviour when the ignition key is "Off" and "1, 2 or 3". turned to MAR. The option selected is displayed (see fig. 10). The options are radio on, radio off or reset of the condition active when the ignition key was last Choose "1, 2 or 3"...
Page 296: Media Mode
The fast forward/rewind will stop once the button is www.fiat.com or call Customer Services on released or when the previous/next track is reached. 00800.3428.0000 (the number may vary depending on the country: please refer to the reference table in the "Customer Service number list"...
Page 297: Audio Source Selection
Press the "Browse" button to activate this function TRACK INFORMATION DISPLAY on the source being played. Press the "Info" button to show on the display the Turn the BROWSE ENTER (7-fig. 1) button/knob to information on the track being listened to for devices select the desired category and then press the that support the function.
Page 298: Cd Player
CD PLAYER LOADING/EJECTING A CD To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to To activate the CD mode, enter an audio CD or an activate the motorised loading system, which will MP3 in the relevant slot 4 (fig. 1) or press the MEDIA position it correctly (the "CD"...
Page 299: Bluetooth ® Source
❒ when requested by the audio device, enter the PIN ® SOURCE Bluetooth code shown on the system display or confirm on This mode is activated by pairing a Bluetooth ® the device the PIN displayed; device containing music tracks.with the system. ❒...
Page 300: Usb/Ipod Support
USB/iPod SUPPORT AUX SUPPORT To activate the USB/iPod mode insert the To activate the AUX mode engage a suitable device corresponding device (USB or iPod) in the USB port in the AUX port fig. 12 on the car. fig. 11 present on the car. Entering a device when the system is on, it starts If a USB/iPod device is inserted with the system on, playing the tracks on the device (playing starts from...
Page 301: Phone Mode
IMPORTANT PHONE MODE The functions of the device connected with the AUX PHONE MODE ACTIVATION port are directly managed by the device itself: it is not possible to change track/folder/playlist with the Press the PHONE button (9-fig. 1) on the front panel controls on the front or on the steering wheel.
Page 302: Displayed Information
❒ mobile phone name. function. NOTE To consult the list of mobile phones and supported functions, visit the website www.fiat.com or call Customer Services on 00800.3428.0000 (the number may vary depending on the country: please refer to the reference table in the "Customer Service...
Page 303 ❒ from the "Phone" screen you can always pair a PAIRING A MOBILE PHONE mobile phone pressing the "Settings" button: press IMPORTANT Carry out this operation only with car the "Add Device" button and proceed as described stationary and in safety conditions; this function is above;...
Page 304: Storing Names/Numbers In The Mobile Phone Phonebook
STORING NAMES/NUMBERS IN THE CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION OF A MOBILE PHONE PHONEBOOK MOBILE PHONE OR A Bluetooth® AUDIO DEVICE Before pairing your mobile phone, you must make sure you have stored the names you want to contact Connection in the phonebook on your mobile phone so that you can call them using the car's hands-free system.
Page 305: Deletion Of A Mobile Phone Or A
Disconnection DELETION OF A MOBILE PHONE OR A Bluetooth® AUDIO DEVICE To disconnect a specific mobile phone or Bluetooth® audio device, proceed as follows: To delete a mobile phone or Bluetooth® audio ❒ press the SETTINGS button (10-fig. 1) on the front device from a list, proceed as follows: ❒...
Page 306: Setting A Mobile Phone Or A Bluetooth® Audio Device As Favourite
SETTING A MOBILE PHONE OR A TRANSMISSION OF PHONE DATA Bluetooth® AUDIO DEVICE AS FAVOURITE (PHONEBOOK AND RECENT CALLS) If your mobile phone has a function for sending the To set a mobile phone or Bluetooth® audio device phonebook via Bluetooth® technology. as favourite, proceed as follows: ❒...
Page 307: Making A Phone Call
Only the phonebook of the mobile phone currently Dialling the phone number using the connected to the system can be accessed. "keyboard" icon on the display The phonebook downloaded from the mobile phone Enter the phone number using the graphic keyboard can neither be modified nor be deleted through the displayed.
Page 308: Managing An Incoming Call
Recent calls MANAGING AN INCOMING CALL The list of the last calls made for each of the Call controls following call types can be displayed: The buttons on the display allow the following phone ❒ Calls received; call functions to be managed: ❒...
Page 309 Answering a phone call Answering an incoming call during an active conversation When a phone call is received on the mobile phone, the system deactivates the audio system (if active) To answer an incoming call whilst another phone and displays a screen. conversation is in progress, press the "Answer"...
Page 310: Making A Second Phone Call
MANAGING TWO PHONE CALLS MAKING A SECOND PHONE CALL If two calls are in progress (one active and one on When a phone conversation is active, a second hold), it is possible to switch between them pressing phone call can be made as follows: the "Call On Hold"...
Page 311: Ending A Call
ENDING A CALL ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF THE MICROPHONE Press the "End" button or the button on the steering wheel controls to end a call in progress. During a call the microphone can be deactivated pressing the button on the front panel (or on the Only the ongoing call is ended and any call on hold steering wheel controls) or the "Mute"...
Page 312: Transferring A Call
TRANSFERRING A CALL "MORE" MODE The ongoing calls can be transferred from the mobile Press the MORE button (8-fig. 1) on the front panel phone to the system and vice versa without ending to display (see fig. 14) the following operation the calls.
Page 313: Trip Computer
Connect to the eco:Drive site Both functions can be reset (reset - start of a new (www.fiat.com/ecodrive) to configure the USB stick journey): to reset the desired "Trip" hold down the to be used to estimate the trip and the driving style "Trip A"...
Page 314 Activation These indexes are grey until the system has sufficient data to evaluate the driving style or in the event of Press the "eco:Drive" button (see fig. 14) to interact long stops. with the function. Once sufficient data are available, the indexes will To activate the function press the "eco:Drive ON"...
Page 315: Settings
The data are automatically transferred to the USB The menu comprises the following options: stick when the engine is switched off. The data ❒ Display; transferred are deleted from the system memory. ❒ Time & Date; When the data are transferred to the USB stick, the ❒...
Page 316 ❒ "Voice Resp. Length": press the relevant button to Display set the detail level of the voice messages supplied The "Display" menu contains the following options: by the system and the suggestions displayed. ❒ "Brightness" (this setting is not available when the ❒...
Page 317 Time setting Safety/Assistance (for versions/markets, where provided) Press the SETTINGS button (10-fig. 1) on the front Select this function to adjust the rain sensor panel then select "Clock & date" (see fig. 18). sensitivity (for versions/markets, where provided). Select "Set Time" and press the buttons (see fig.
Page 318 Doors & Locks Radio Use this function to activate/deactivate the automatic Use this function to configure the following options: door locking when the car is moving ("Autoclose" ❒ "Traffic Announc.": activation/deactivation of the function). automatic tuning of the traffic announcements ("TA"...
Page 319: Voice Commands
VOICE COMMANDS USE OF STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS TO ACTIVATE VOICE COMMANDS USE OF THE VOICE COMMANDS "Phone" button Please follow the suggestions below to be sure that The button on the steering wheel controls the voice commands are always recognised by the activates the "Phone"...
Page 320: Voice Session Status
❒ Fast use of the voice interaction (yellow icon): displayed when the system is saying a help, information or multiple choice voice The buttons , when pressed during a system message. In this case you cannot say a voice voice message, enable to say a voice command command;...
Page 321: Global Voice Commands
GLOBAL VOICE COMMANDS fig. 21 F0Y1040...
Page 322: Phone Voice Commands
PHONE VOICE COMMANDS fig. 22 F0Y1041...
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Page 326: Radio Am/Fm/Dab Voice Commands
RADIO AM/FM/DAB VOICE COMMANDS fig. 26 F0Y1045...
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Page 328: Media Voice Commands
MEDIA VOICE COMMANDS fig. 28 F0Y1047...
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Page 331: Customer Service Number List
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER LIST The following table shows the specific Customer Service numbers for each country. International freephone Company freephone Country International number number number Austria 00800.3428.0000 – +39.02.44412.041 Belgium 00800.3428.0000 0800.55111 +39.02.44412.041 Denmark – – – France 00800.3428.0000 0800.3428.00 +39.02.44412.041 –...
Page 332 International freephone Company freephone Country International number number number Czech Republic – – – Slovakia – – – Spain 00800.3428.0000 900.3428.00 +39.02.44412.041 Sweden – – – Switzerland 00800.3428.0000 – +39.02.44412.041 06.40.245.245 Hungary – +36.1.465.3688 (upon payment)
Page 333 ® In the heart of your engine. ® Always ask your mechanic for...
Page 334 Oil change? The experts recommend Selenia The engine of your car is factory filled with Selenia. This is an engine oil range which satisfies the most advanced international specifications. Its superior technical characteristics allow Selenia to guarantee the highest performance and protection of your engine.
Page 335 NOTES...
Page 341 INDEX Body Checking levels ..224-225-226 GETTING TO KNOW Child seats (compliance for – body codes ......242 use) ..........137 YOUR CAR rd brake light Body versions ......242 (changing bulbs) ....... 197 Cigar lighter ......... 79 Bodywork City Brake Control - BS ..........
Page 342 ruise Control ......67 lectric sun roof ......82 Filling the tank ......124 GETTING TO KNOW Electric windows....87-88 Fitting "Universal" child seat ... 134 ashboard ........YOUR CAR Engine codes ....... 242 Fixed glass roof ......81 Daytime running lights Fixed rear light clusters Engine compartment (DRL)
Page 343 Glove compartment light Ignition device ......28 – fog lights (changing a bulb) ........194 GETTING TO KNOW – bulb replacement....201 Installing YOUR CAR electrical/electronic devices .. 115 – front lower light cluster GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) (changing a bulb)....191 system .........
Page 344 Manual climate control Pretensioners......130 – capacities table...... 256 system ......... 46 GETTING TO KNOW Protecting the environment ..126 Refuelling the car....123-124 YOUR CAR Menu items........12 Replacing fuses......202 adiofrequency remote MSR system......... 103 control: ministerial Rev counter........approvals........
Page 345 – using the seat belts ....128 Storing the car......159 Using the gearbox...... 153 GETTING TO KNOW arning lights and Seats..........30 Sun visors ........80 YOUR CAR messages........160 – Adjusting the seats ....30 Suspension........245 Weights and loads...... 255 Servicing and care ......
Page 346 IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering INDEX Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - T orino (Ita ) Print no. 603.81.77 - 09/2012 - 1Edition...
Page 348 ENGLISH The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FIAT reserves the right to modify the models and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons. If you have any further questions please consult your FIAT dealer.

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